Towers School Legacy and Randoloph Academy History
The article traces the origin of the Towers School and Randolph Academy in Clarksburg, noting the 1842 incorporation and later use by the public system after 1866. It details the lot, trustees, construction, and names of early principals, including Gordon Battelle and Alexander Martin, and describes the building’s wartime use, subsequent expansions, and the institution’s enduring impact on West Virginia education.
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Towers
Northwestern
Virginian Academy
Randolph
Publc
Academy
Thomas Berkeley
Hezekiah Davisson
Copry House
Court House
Abc
Presbyterian
Northwestern Virginia Academy
Virginia
Eawin S. Duncan
Jona J. Allen
Sanmel
William A. Harrison
Walde P. Goft
Charles Lewis
George Pritchard
Joan W. Coffman
Tegislam
Board of Trustees
Bret Foor
Randolph Rced
Jemy
John J. Allen
Joseph Warwick J
John Cainaz
Methodist Episcopal Erect Conference
Gordon Battelle
Papila
Si Batelle
Alexander Martin
A. Arthur
Clarksburg
Ameraughe
Board of Education
Clarketore
Randolph Academy
Clarksburg Independent
Westonia
Congress
Wons
Abe
Pasizone
Beadee
Clarke-burg
Strangers Learn They Are Sisters After Long Secrecy
Two women, Mrs. B. L. Ogilvie of Weston and Mrs. Robert T. Woodrat of Squantum, discover they are sisters born to Frank Arrington of Salem and separated as children. Adoption papers buried in Norfolk County revealed a clause masking foster-parent names. The sisters, finally reunited, meet at the Ogilvie home and learn their shared history and family ties.
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B. L Osivie
Weston
Robert T. Racdra
Frank Arrington
Salem
Jagilvie
Delcie Arrington
Robert T. Woodrat
Lynn
Delcie
Jet Nim
Cerome Che
Ogilvie
Woodrats
Tren
Recene
Selem
Nearchy
Norfolk County
Dedham
Sten
Iorance
Sithout
Astsur
Wellesles
Og‘ivie
Polis
Jechoos
Thorrhibe Cro
Rabies Strikes Horse Near Sebree Kentucky
A horse owned by Sam Campbell in Tarmer near Sebree attacked men two workers and a farm hand after developing rabies en route to Dixon. The horse reportedly bit two men and damaged oak planks before dying six hours after the first attack.
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Sebree
Sam Campbell
Tarmer
Dixon
Hob Conway
New Book on Auction Bridge by Wynne Ferguson
The Telegram prints an advance copy of a pocket sized guide to Auction Bridge by Wynne Ferguson of 238 Broadway New York City published 1915. It presents the fundamentals 1915 rules and a table of auction leads aimed at casual players and enthusiasts. Ferguson is linked with Union League Club and Knickerbocker Waist Club in New York.
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Wynne Ferguson
Broadway
New York City
Siladonz
Ferguson
Union League Club
Knickerbocker Waist Club
New York
Champion Rat Catcher of Galveston Wins Boat Deal
Galveston Tex May 2 Charles Berteling known as the Galveston Pied Piper has turned in his badge and will be away from the water front for some time. He has been catching rodents at a rate of 2000 per month and received the regular price for rats. He hoped to earn 1000 in thirty days to buy a boat and gasoline engine. Recently he made the purchase and appeared at the bath office.
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Galveston
Tex
Charles Berteling
Macy
Carnes Bercan
Late Mayor’s Widow Seeks Security After Debts Paid
Mrs. Fred A Busse, widow of the late mayor, notes efforts to secure the family position after her husband's debts were settled. The report outlines steps taken by family to stabilize finances and protect heirs in Chicago.
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Fred A Busse
Chicago
Methodists to Gather for West Virginia Conference plans
May 23 Parkersburg A general committee on local arrangements met this week to survey site needs for the West Virginia conference of the Methodist Episcopal church in September. District Superintendent L B Bowers and pastors Dr Arbuthnot and Dr Riker lead the local committee as subcommittees will be formed to handle entertainment and logistics for the large event. Bishop Earl Cranston will preside and delegates to the general conference will be chosen at the Jarman conference Friday, with the West Virginia session opening September 2.
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Parkersburg
General Committee
West Virginia
Methodist Episcopal Church
L.B. Bowers
S . Arbuthnot
We First Methodist Episcopal Church
Riker
St Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church
Jarman
Jay
William Bryan Not Invited to Miss Clark Wedding
In Bowling Green on June 12 plans for the marriage of Miss Genevieve Clark daughter of Speaker Champ Clark to James Mee Thany Thompson of New Orleans are announced. Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan will not attend or be invited to the wedding along with most high officials. A large turnout of national and international figures is expected, but Bryan’s name will be left off the guest list.
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Bowling Green
Stc
William 3. Bryan
Martiste
Missi Genevieve Clark
Champ Clark
James Mee Thany Thompson
New Orleans
Bryan
Congress
Fred Washington
Washington
Department of Justice
Dent Woodrow
Wwikssom
United States
San Francisco
William Jennings Bryan
Gotf
Got
Oes
Secret Service
Drst
Ovo Tavdert
Europé
Gov
Teubert
Jonly Wares
Gor
America
Syrmonse Shelver
Frank Pedone
Tleavenworth
Siwaukee
John Pearce
Speanz
Act
Leavenworth
Fea
Thomas McCarthy
Longevity Hero in West Tekania Reaches 103rd Birthday
Henry Phil lands in West Tekania county is hailed as Galifornia's oldest citizen after celebrating his 103rd birthday at his grandson Henry Todé’s home in Henleyville. Born in West Hartsercx Clay, he married Frances Stoud and has six married grandchildren, great grandchildren, and one adopted great great. His only child died in 1916 at age four.
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Red Bluff
Henry Phillander
West Tekania
Galifornia
Henry ‘Todé
Henleyville
West
Purity Crusader Guy Goff Rises In Wisconsin
Wisconsin district attorney Guy Goff earns national attention for aggressive enforcement of the Mann Act and anti white slavery laws. He broadens the act to indict both men and women in conspiracy cases and pursues misprison of felony charges to crack organized rings. His Milwaukee Chicago Darnell cases highlight scope and risk, drawing praise from officials and criticism from opponents.
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Ian Wilson
Guy de Gott
Trafic
Atheatkee
Alreadr
Ore
Gem
Kolman
Telony
Te ‘Rovernment
Lechrer
Gots
Tits Junge A
Geiger Neilencet
Oree Sears
FL Leavenworth
Iself
Mackall
Chester C. Laeudenschleser
Clara Holte
Wisconsin
Goff
Sboth
Ac Land
United States
Geiger
Bareau
Eterseberg
B. S. Steadwell
the Light
Law
Milwaukee
Middle West
Sim Goodis
Tor
Tereme Ofrs
Clara’ Scalise Jinto
Peter Gootis
Sam
James Galonas
Goodis
Chare Jed
Bey Tors
Chistes
Vaughn
Darnell
oThe
Butt “Soper
Cwetonna
Chicexo
Dinewich
Chicaso
Jay Kerosha
Rom Owatonna
Chicago
Ruth Soper
Owatonna
Clity
Themer
Ghicaro
Minnesota
Illinois
New York
New Jersey
Gott
Torwin
Soper
Cuicaso
United States District
Attorney Wilkerson
Gotf
Jim Wilkerson
Attorce
Mail Order Husband is Very Cruel Trevorton Divorce Suit
Mrs Henry Lagerman of Trevorton has filed for an absolute divorce from her husband Rs Lagerman in Northumberland County Court. The suit follows his advertisement seeking a mate and a short period of ardent courtship. The events center on Sunbury last year and involve a libel of divorce.
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Trevorton
Henry Lagerman- Trevorton
Northumberland County Court
Rrrs
Lagerman
Sunbury Soir
United States adopts new water cooled rocket system tests
Washington reports after tests the US has adopted two water cooled rocket units similar to ones used on European battalions. The system uses an armored jacket to prevent overheating and circulates water to condense steam, maintaining operation where water is scarce.
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Washington
United States
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New Yorker
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Fred A. Busse
Methodists
Guy Goff
Henry Lagerman
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Ariz
Tate
Lene
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