Settlements from Haymond's History of Harrison County
Listings of 400 acre claims along Hughes river and tributaries, detailing assignees, neighbors, and included settlements from 1769 to 1778. Names include Gibson, Allison, Boggs, Taylor, Clark, Chapman, Barr, McKnight, Gilliland, Hull, Miller, Rice, Gregory, Wilkinson, Stuart, Owens, Ramsey, Beeson, Briscot, Paremas Briscol, Walter Briscol, Holmes, Shobe, Parsons. To be continued next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson
William Gip
Michael Smith
John
Sugar Creak
Davis Davis
John Allison
Mnaluds
Damry Taylor
Hughes
Ezekiel Boggsi
Robert Taylor
Hughes Far
Henry Tay
Sainte Taylor
Hughes Privery
Robert ‘Tay
Idahn Clark
Hughes River
Samuel Taylor
Allen
John Clark
Chapman
James’ Allen
Berenshig
SeDavid Barr
Hugheswie
John Chap- Fish
Thigaobn McKnight
Hughes Rver
Michael McKnight
Jacob Rice
Hughes Myer
Jacob Millar
Iitding
J. Joseph Gregory
Elk
Davisson
North Fork
Simpson's Creek
William Stuart
John Cutright
Wills Creek
Ohio
John Owens
John ‘Owens
Hoath's
John Thomas
James’ McKenny
Lost Run
William McKennny
Lost Rum
Thomas Clare
Jacob Weatherbolt
John Ramsey
Little Kanawha
George’ Yeager
William ‘Stuart
Worthington’ Creek
Jacob Beeson
George Greene
William John
John Draggoo
John Pierce “Duval
Elisha Collings
West Fork
Francis’ Reed
Fallington
Thomas Barkley
Thomas Collings
Henry Robinson
William ‘Meginley
Meginley
John Simpson
Paremas Briscol
Walter Briscol
John Briscol
Richard Holmes
Washington’s Creek
Grafton News Roundup From 1914 County Figures And Local Events
Startling county figures show 245 deaths in the year 1914 with tuberculosis accounting for about 36 deaths while 466 births were recorded. A four day YMCA campaign drew 400 members and railroad officials joined the effort. Royal Window Glass re opened its plant with 226 workers in a rebuilt 36 blotwer shop. Mardi Gras drew thousands for a big Halloween celebration. Suffragists held an organizing meeting, county officers were elected, and a Sabbath school institute closed after a record session. The county court set salaries for weights and measures at 500 and ordered a $175 set of standards. Judge Ira E B Robinson arrived to reside again and campaign for governor on the Republican ticket. Judgments were entered against Col John T McGraw for nearly 170000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Young Men's Christian Association
Baltimore and Gite Railroad Company
W. ‘Thomipson
C. W. Galloway
F. B. Blasér
A. B. Williams
Ira EB. Robinson
West Virginia Supreme Court
Robinson
Supreme Court
Charless
Circuit Court
Grafton Bank
John T. McGraw
Denocratie National Committeemar
Minister elopes with pretty girl in mystery bribed by confession
A Virginia preacher Rev Moody, 48, linked to forgery and elopement with a young farmer's wife, was arrested in Kenova after Bristol police supplied details. He carried a Bible a bottle of whiskey and a revolver. Moody admitted to a wife and nine children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S! Todi
Bit, Moody
Bristol
Jamison Wade
Moody
Virginia
Pite Thomas
Keniova
Webb
Hel
Loai
Webby
Norfolk and Western Railway
Lodi
Kenova
Williamson
Ashland
Bris-t
Thomas
Kentucky
Ald. Moody
Odd Fellows
Webbi
M. J. Smith
Bellaire
Smith
Thelman
Federal Bureau Seeks Extended Foreign Trade Program
The Department of Commerce under Dr Jay E Pratt plans an educational campaign to help U S manufacturers enter and expand foreign markets especially in South and Central America. Special Agent Stanley Rose will tour the United States to assist firms with export procedures, credit, shipping routes, and local market conditions, using a traveling library of key publications and data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jay ER. Pratt
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Department’ of Commmerce
United States
Bureau of Foreign and’ Domestic Commerce
South
Central America
Bureau of Foreign and
Grafton Lyceum
Bee
Pratt
Stanley H. Rose
Rose
Movices
Department of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce
Robe
Citiaa
City and county jails see first tenantless period in months
For the first time in months the local city and county jails are without prisoners as the last inmate was released on parole this week. A boy on the Grafton Traction bridge suffered an epileptic fit and narrowly avoided a fifty foot plunge into the river, saved by a man who rushed to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton Traction Company
Rupture Expert in Gratton at Hotel Willard
W. B. Seeley, a noted rupture expert, will send his representative to Gratton at the Hotel Willard on Monday, November 8, 1915. He offers the Spermatic Shield Trust used by the U S Government and claims to fully repair ruptures with immediate relief and wonderful results without surgery or injections. Free examination and advice, with no charge for a prior visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Seeley
Gratton
Willard
U. S
Clan of
Russia
West Virginia Suffragists Unbowed Ahead of 1916 Drive
West Virginia suffragists press toward ratification after victories elsewhere. The West Virginia Equal Suffrage Association plans an annual convention in Huntington on November 16 17 aimed at launching a statewide educational campaign, fundraising, and mobilizing support with speakers from in and out of state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
New York
New Jersey
Massachusetts
West Virginia
Frm
WestVirgina, Equal Suffrage” Association
Huntington
West
Mia
J Galeitibert
Satate
Publions
Huntington) Suffrage League
Con‘ventionals
Agene” Warren
Frank MasonMras
Take Heed of Nature's Warning Overcoat Ad
A brief notice urges readers to prepare for winter by ordering a tailored UNETCEDY overcoat. It warns that a worn light weight coat is no protection and promotes a durable winter garment for the season.
Wesleyan Poised To Defeat Washington and Jefferson
Wesleyan expects a strong home showing against Washington and Jefferson College with a large crowd anticipated. Special trains and sections are organized for Wesleyan supporters. The Orange and Black boast an improved line and backfield, led by a quick, aggressive offensive that aims to contest the visitors on even footing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckhannon
Washington Andefferson College
Clarksburg
Saturda
Wesleyan
Washington and Jefferson-Wesleyan
Promse
Harrison
Clarkaburg
Ards Bruah
Jcolleys
Werleyan-Honen
Washington
Jefferson
Folwell
Jeferson
Mip
Cariale
Carlisle
Calne
Galt
Owith
Xamo
Kellteoni
Blair
King Calgary Horse Rider Gains Noted Fame in Shows
A historical mention describes Reese, a rider from Bibow Park, famed for winning numerous prizes at horse shows and provincial exhibitions. The text references preparations for a European battle and notes connections to various figures including Appin Ing and a governor general, with a tone resembling old newspaper prose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Alberta
Obob
Mellitin
Reese
Anya
Mimst Reese
Bibow ‘Park
Accountants and rail firms tied to coal trade in Germany
A garbled report notes accountants employed by coal and coke firms along with Ohio and Michigan railroads. It mentions two men, Jer and Richard, facing increases in tariffs or duties, and a trolley system used for general trade across several parts of Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Siocof
Vics Ginix
Ohio
Michigan
Aren Ton Toeeday
Jer
Richard Oinnaly
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arly
Haymond
Harrison County
Empire Building Directory
Acme Credit Co
Alexander & Alexander ‘Tosurance
Fourth ‘Floor
H.C. Alexander Brokerage Company
D. D. Britt Civil Engineer
Room
C. A. Butcher Lumber
Board of Education
Wioor
Claret Telegram Co
Consolidation Coal Co
Omuitizen’s Loan Co
RB. G. Dunn & Co
Pares
Fairmont Coal Co
Oe W. Gall
Ste
Home Loan Co
Bixth Fi
Hope Natural Gas Co
Holmboe & Laffertychitects
Aixth Oor
Henderson Bros.” Lumber Company
Alzth Wioor
E. A. Hill
C. P
Keely & Co
Dr.f. S. Linger
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Boulte
S. M. Mason
Neff & Lohm Attorneys-at-Law
Becond Moor
S. Newman Ladies’ Tailor
Frederick Ott
R. L. Osborn
Prudential Life Insurance Company
Marth Foor
R. D. Rumbaugh
Fioor
Eeu Ows
M. Sutton Mutual Life Tos. Co
Pani Rae Oes Oo
W. H. Taylor
A. K. Thorn & Co
Tyg and Tate Tae
nJnited Brokerage Co
Olandus West Coal
Dr. JE. Wilson
The
Royal Window Glass Company
East Sid
Banda
Prises
Holiséast
J.guy ‘Allender
J. Rector
A. B. Long
Gene, Ford
J. Bartlett
Caurchay
West Virginia University
Bent
Pretty Girl
Renova
Federal Bureau
Alany
Bureau
South America
Ee Eernee
Credit
Lahippine
Croatley Moree
Mark
Wade
United
W. A. Hersch
Pike Street
America
Methodists
Teaver
Pepin
Shumbker
Heck
Pennie Tate
Beck
Shumaker
Singleton
Miler
Blake
Jacobs
Ier
Jan
Penn
Miaingle
Nyany
Avicks
Prout
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