West Virginia Reports Outbreak of Disease in Animals
GRAFTON June 1 - State Department of Agriculture reports more than 25 animals affected by a mystery disease among Barbour County stock. Officials describe a parasitic condition causing hair loss, wrinkled skin, rapid decline, and possible death without treatment. Dozens of people exposed are reportedly recovering. Veterinarians say this is West Virginia’s first outbreak of the illness in the state.
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Grafton
State Department of Agriculture
Monty
West Virginia
Lead Will Speak Sunday After Uncertain Trial
In a forthcoming Sunday briefing, officials outline proceedings after a disputed incident. Key participants and charges are identified, with attention to the roles of law enforcement and defense. Officials promise clarity on the case timeline and potential next steps.
Fragmentary OCR Note on County Licenses and Voters
Fragmented text mentions county court licenses, protections, permits, and voter activity. It references Marion County and Tenl ig, with unclear event timing. Names and specifics are garbled, making exact entities and actions uncertain.
Farmer Finds Hidden Pot of Gold in Corn Field
Elkins West Virginia June 16 John Tracy unearthed a copper pot during corn cultivation above the city. Inside lay about $1,000 in gold and some silver coins in good condition. A carved tree and an eight symbol near the pot suggested a boy’s prank, but the finder believes the treasure remains buried and may guide him to its location.
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Elkins
W. Va
Bia
John Tracy
Peace Opportunity Coming Says Bryan
Former Secretary Bryan in a statement on the war prophesies that the greatest peace making opportunity in history would come to the United States. He declares there will be demand for an international conference with peace and that rules of international law must change to suit nations at peace, not war.
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Washington
Bryan i
United States
Four Men Hurt When Auto Goes Over Bank
Four men were injured near Let terning in Connellsville when an auto driven by John Ermitz veered to avoid a boy and plunged into a bank. Injured were Walt Mariotta George W Campbell and W E B Meten. Also mentions plans for Lavern Gillette to Cleveland and travel tied to oil operations plus a Farmington wedding of Cheaney Musgrave to AL Re Shesney with details of ceremony and honeymoon trip.
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Cleveland
Lavern Gillette
Michells and Gillette
Ohio
Fairmoaters
Srellot
Gillette
Latonta
Tairmont
Cheaney
Musgrave
Guesia Musgrave
Mra
J. 5
Farmington
AL Re Shesney
Sisteraville
G.H. Musgrave
Ivan
C.B. Kel
Farmington Methodist Episcopal Church
Bnllmora'& Ohio Railroad
Akeyon
Chesney
O11
Mannington
Mannington District
Saturday golf tournament at Country Club hosts prizeevent
The Country Club hosts a Saturday competition with two silver trophies donated to winners and runners up. Play starts at 2:30 under the golf committee, with ladies teaming with men for the afternoon. A buffet supper, orchestra, and card tables are planned, reservations via Steward McDonald before six.
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Steward McDonald
Weston Citizens Endorse Mr Bryan Letter From Weston
Weston West Virginia June 16. Three fourths of Weston voters signed a letter to ex Secretary of State W Bryan endorsing his resignation in protest against the war. They call the act one of the most important by an American and pledge support for universal peace. Signed by about 360 of 660 voters.
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Weston
W. Va
W. Bryan
Americana
Thaw Jury Trial Again Postponed
Supreme Court Justice Hendrick adjourned the juror's sanity trial of Harry K Thaw to Tuesday next awaiting the Court of Appeals decision on vacating Justice Hen viplek's order for the trial The move comes as the state seeks to challenge the previous postponement and secure a ruling on Thaw's mental competency
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Associated
Prema
New York
Supremie Court
Hendrick
Harry K. Thaw
Court of Appeals
Stata
Henviplek
Count Zeppelin Reported Very Ill In Berlin
A Berlin dispatch says Count Zeppelin, inventor of the dirigible, is seriously ill with bronchitis and confined to bed at Stuttgart. The court has postponed a planned audience with the Imperial messenger in the morning for Charleston, where they will spend several weeks with Mrs Morris’s sister and her mother Mrs James W. Chehney.
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London
Aureterdat
Berlin
Zeppelin
Studdgart
Pointmant
Imperial
Neadauar
Tusca
Morria
Robert Jeeve
Charleston
Morris
Mra
Houston
Young
James W. Chemney
Buckhannon and Northern rail line delays cited
A chaotic railroad report notes heavy Teal shipments clogging Great Lakes routes, delaying unloads due to slow boat movement. Brady, chief engineer, toured Morgantown offices seeking progress on Buckhannon and Northern Railroad link between Fairmont and Pittsburgh. Tariffs, passenger service timing, and station facilities remain unresolved ahead of July targets.
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Do Brady
Buckhannon
Northern Railroad
Morgantown
Peentrameren Ang
Buckhannop and Northern Railroad
Fairmoot
Pittaburgh
Fairmont
Ex_position and social notes from Walnut avenue and nearby
Local society column notes residents and visitors including Mise Mattie Bentel from Walnut avenue heading to San Francisco for about three weeks, Miss Maude Bongers returning from Cleveland to summer with her parents on Locust avenue, and Parke Avenue property changes involving Ay Stealey moving into a new home on the first of July. Also mentions Marcy Street business interests, W A Lorenz and William Holmes visiting from Hartford on local investments, Tom Gihenly of Clarksburg in town for business, W B Reotor, a state game warden, staying at the Manley, and Frank Morris and wife of Quincy Street returning from a Danville trip.
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Mise Mattie
Bentel
Walnut Ave
Wwe
San Francisco
California
Maude Bongers
Teveland
Ohio
Locuat Avenue
Horgebsetherhead
Cleveland
Fte
Walker Yon Best
Parke Avenue
Bantret
Han
Ay Stealey
Get Park'avenue
Pranerty
Wani
Marcy Bi Street
Clarkahors
Anithe
Mente
J. Wataoii
Tom Gihenly
Clarksburg
Busines
W. Bi Reotur
Belington
Manley
Frenk Morris
Quincy Atreat
Detroit
Mick
Lepengie Wank
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Iba
Henry
A. G. Nes
Tevin
Tha Srn
Bonar Aiensen
Stout
Porvons
Marion County
Parmer
Bryan
Theatre
William Clifford
Turday
Weston Citizens
Count Zeppelin
O. ChiWelek
Sbrakemas
W.f
Smith
Han Boen
Gemple
Buckhannon and Northern
Eas
Sergei
Bic
Louis ‘Bennett
Toodenty
Efirat Cally
Youmr
Faiersee
FE. Nichols
Main Street
Edgway
Levi B. Harr
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