Dairy and crop notes from county farm bureau reports
County Agent Swisher reports cattle turned to grass after winter feeding and yields expected to double on some parcels with lime and phosphoric acid. At the Sheets farm crimson and red clover and alfalfa stand well with high expected yields. Marshall Law sold Rhode Island Red pullets and discusses stock improvements. Somerville buys Talbott farm to improve timble land with Koy bogns. Arnold describes barn upgrades and previous alfalfa trials. Elb to run silo and poultry flock, Bord and Brothers promote Hereford cattle sales. Dawson and Lone bulls report past year gains. corn area fed fodder to cattle and corn shocks left for later.
Land swap offer for hill property with oil coal and home
A 60 acre hill land parcel with half oil and gas rights and a rich coal vein, plus a four room house, is offered for trade in exchange for town property. The deal emphasizes mineral rights and a small dwelling as the trade value.
Farming notes on crops and land improvements in Rockford area
A Rockford Farmers Club meeting authorized a fertilizer parcel for fall delivery. Blake and Sons drain swamp lands to boost yields with soybeans, field peas, and alfalfa planned. McWhorter to harvest over twenty acres of rye for hay, with 25 Berweti beans and alfalfa sown for future cut. Cattle silage and hog pasture plans outlined, including rape as pasture and spring sowing windows between March 1 and August 18.
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Clarksburg
Professor Swiger Quits School Amid Political Bid
Professor Irniu Swiger resigns as principal of Carlile public school in Clarkaturg to pursue the Republican nomination for Harrison county assessor. Junior high pupils publish a testimonial of appreciation, praising his firm, able leadership and wishing him success, with many student names listed. The Western Union Telegraph Company announces weekend cable service restoration and reader: cable letters offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irniu Swiger
Tesleneil
Carlile
Came Palen
Harrison County
Roe Sulline
Carlie
Clarkaturg
Tourn
Crane Swizer
Suenixor
Ruon
Ho Tenvessis
Nhu
Min
Agnes Barker
Olive Brinkley
Esther Haley
Nellie Los
Amber Ward
Car Werner
Pauline Snodle Kyrans
Charlon Booth
Mildred Coffman
Frapeda Shutteworth
Dorothy Wright
Jennet McCarl
Alice Thompson
Virginia Patternon
Katherine Patineson
Anni Johns
Millard Rush
Edmund Doyle
Bailey Kon|andy
Samuel Allen
Raph Didmore
Archie Tinher
Florence Mung
Marriage License Issued to Dike Lue Zader and Martha McManter
A marriage license was issued Saturday afternoon to Dike Lue Zader and Martha McManter. Jennie M. Parker qualified as administratrix of the estate of James G. Parker with bond set at 500 and George H. Ross as surety. The administrators of the estate are George H. Ross, Wesley L. Steele, and John W. Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Lue Zader
Martha McManter
Jennie M. Parker
James G. Parker
Bond
Gorge H. Ross
Aparabnerm
Catate
George H. Ross
Wesley L. Steele
John W. Young
Woman's Pluck Saves Autoists From a Bandit
A dramatic Saturday night incident on Bhilke Anbl street ended with Dr U-W Showalter and Mrs Showalter thwarting a robbery when a bandit tried to force the car’s running gear. Showalter wrestled the robber, recovered the pistol from his pocket, and the assailant fled. Officers combed the area but found no trace of the bandit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U-W.showalter Wan
Bhilke
Bintha Orar
Ulla Tevalter
Ara
Showaelter
Nike Udndit
P.O. Showalter
Bhowaltar
Frank Amyl
Aaturday
Paleo — Department
Offievra
Findley Declines Nomination in Local Democratic Turmoil
A scramble envelops the Democratic camp as A Judson Findley agrees not to run for the prosecuting attorney post. Several candidates announce, including Cornelius C. Davis and Mone art J. Jumer, while Republicans lodge minor bids. Durie controversy spurs a flood of party proclamations as May 20 deadlines loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Machine
Pirot
Morgan Parsons
Sven
Thorn
Democratia
Elrenit
Tato Tx Taylor
Con Latat
Clarke
John Moore
Brideeport
House of Dole
Raten
C.H. Hawking
Clark
Homer Hartlett
Little girl struck by auto near West Main Street
Seven year old daugh ter of Mary and Mire Thuy Henshaw of 614 Dale Avenue was hit by an automobile driven by Marty Trev of 627 Drummond Street while crossing from West Main to South Chestnut. She had no broken bones, but gown and arm were badly bruised. She received first aid then returned home. The motorist expressed regret and was not blamed. the incident prompted by poor watching as the girl crossed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mry and
Mire Thuy
Henshaw
Dale Avenue
Marty Trev
Drummond Street
West Main Street
Routh
Cheatnut Street
Catrick
Mr. Drew
Mr. Drow
Phil Mba Bhoet
Thi Mats Company
Granddaughter Helen Brooks Dies After Illness in Baltimore
Helen Brooks eight year old granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Noah Brooks died after about a week of typhoid at Baltimore home. She was sister to Homer and granddaughter of Mrs Rebecca C Brooke of the city. The Brooks family long resided in Grafton and later moved through Cumberland before settling in Baltimore. The body will be taken to Fairmont Monday for funeral services Thursday at 2 PM at the home of her aunt Mrs G W Mecray at the Country Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Noah Brooks
Baltimore
Homer
Shu
Jechard C. Brooke
Noah Groots
Orafton
Brooks Wan
Baltimore and
Ohio
Grafton
Cumberland
Fairmont
G. W. Mecray
County Jail Population Counts Prisoners
Thirty one prisoners are now confined in the county jail with twenty four eligible to work on the roads.
Numerous Licenses Issued Across Counties by State Auditor
The state auditor in Charleston issued licenses to a long list of individuals and businesses across several counties. Names include N Lover JC Varne Auto Livery Co Pare Amber Hlaning Mit Co Wi A Shoats Pol Wataon Joasan Watkins American Bail Company Tin Harvey Ti Warner and many more from Clarksburg Salem Bridgeport and surrounding areas.
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John” B. Dirat
Charleston
N. Lover
Jc, Varne
Auto Livery Company
Pare Amber and
Hlaning Mit Company
A. Shoats
Pol. Wataon
Joasan
P.' Watkins
Amuerloan Baul
Mes
Tet Gorach
Thipatlal Tom Cried Company
the Stey
F. J. Davis
0. Bentley
SB. Bownisin
FP. Popral
It. Goodwin
B. A. Short
J. Cy Criss
J.C. Schutte
W. Mt. Amey
Clarksburg
Alan Loup Dhvis
J. W. Thraig
TM. Hond
Salem
G. Hurter Stout
Bridgeport
M3. Johnson
Shinnaton
J. W. Livesay
Mt. Cinee
People's Furniture Buys Republic Auto Truck
Due to growing business the People's Furniture Store on Main Street has purchased a Republic auto truck to handle increasing incoming and outgoing goods. The move marks a progressive step for the store and reflects its commitment to efficient service.
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People’s Furniture Store
People's Furniture Store
Republic Auto
Wil
Bunler
Ana
Tha Mott Prograsaive Furniture
Atores
Decoration day plans announced for Harrison county event
senator Theodore B Burton of Cleveland accepted invitation to speak at Decoration day ceremonies to be held at Norwood park Wirmit Ly Highland with prominent figures including United States Senator Nuthin Golf among speakers. Mrs g of St Paul a 18 surgical nurse joins St Mary's hospital team. A deed transferring old church property to United Schools Building Company was filed for record at the county clerk with a $26,000 consideration.
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Harrison County
Observancy
Wil
Norwood Park
United Btaton
Nuthin Golf
Tore
Howster Burton
St Paul, Neam
Polyclinic Hospital
New York City
Fit. Mary's Hospital
Mite Odun
Willid
St. Mary
Heat Methodist Episcopal
Groat Spiegel Lectures in Clarksburg for Two Weeks
Advertiser and public speaker Groat Spiegel tours Clarksburg offering nightly entertainments and lectures claimed to relieve suffering. He promotes a “wonderful discovery” Zin as a remedy for paralysis rheumatism deafness and joint pain citing numerous testimonials. Invitations urge all sufferers to attend the parade and treatment events at the Union Bridge rear or nearby locations.
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Spiegel
Ghirkeburg
Haban
Clarksburg
Tnfon Bia
Thousands of people attend Gribble's new grocery store opening
Thousands flocked to 441 West Main Street for the formal opening of C. T Gribble's grocery and meat market from seven to eleven. A municipal entourage and Cad Now orchestra provided music as carnations and souvenirs were distributed. Officials claimed large store attendance and brisk sales.
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C. J. Gribble
West Pike Street
C. T-Grbble
Waat Mice Street
Howe
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Furniture Store OF Quality
Roney Ign Etal Summer Ruane
Victrola
J. M. Swisher
Lost Creek
West Milford
Lee Swisher
Arthur Sheets
Hairy
Timothy
Mr. Sheets
Marshall
Law
Rhode Island
Butch
HL. D. Somerville
Talbott
Low Creak
Thin
Somerville
Koy Bogns
Jackson Arnold
Ally
Eenson
Slo
Arnold
Farm Bureau
Walter Elb
Rocky
Amelie
Bord
Harrison County Farm Bureau
D. W. Dawson
Lone Bulls
Glenn B. Waters
Prunty Bldg
Auto Livery Co
Ted Fwanty-Eevun
Ateatl
L. D. Blake and Sons
Burgett
Bouet
C. F. Allman
Boy Deana
Hooeter
Harrlawn
Murraus
D. Q. McWhorter
USA
A.D. Hansel
Auill
Han
Rockford Farmers’ Club
Swiger
Western Union Telngrank Company
Ialtor Katvicn
Cervice
Lotter Pervive
W. W. Ours
U. W. Showalter
Auto
Palmi
Cullail
Mayon Cay
Llu Howan
A. Judson Findley
Democratic Party
Cornelius C. Davis
Drosventing Atorney
Orr Mivour
Juatten
Pene Farike Diatrict
J. Watnon Jolinnot
Committeeroan
Stupean Dlatelet
John Ly Molden
Cotstable
Wie Distriet
A. P. Stewart
Committed Teen
Williai C. Band
Uutttegniun
James Plekeons
Tera Ofindupatlaw Elk Dle Tri Movenrd
T. Robineon
Ramund
P. Garrett
Simpson
Catherine Renshaw
Richard C. Brooks
State Auditor's Office
Brown's Dept
Mr. Whitehouse
Newcorher Auto & Supply Co
Main Street
Monticello Avenue
Bell
J. Con
Senator Burton
Groat Spiegel
Advertiser
Cadnoesa
Abel
Gribbla
Hill Bros
Dentists
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