Washington County Republican Convention Stirs Marshall Area
A large meeting in Washington Tasteid Marshall County elected candidates for State Congressional and County offices. Key figures included J W McCarriher as president, C C Newman secretary, and selections for State Convention F W Brown J C eterstion, along with numerous delegates and alternates to multiple conventions.
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Washington
Marshall County
Court House
J. W. McCarriher
C.C Newman
F. W. Brown
J. C. Eterstion
J. GM
McGiuer
G. Newman
G. W. Bruce
W.L. Meighen
Herutoriat Convention
Chas Allen
Jom R. Davis
War Fitzsimons
J.C. Bilipaon
Three Men Hanged for Lancaster Murder in 19th Century Case
Report of a brutal murder in Lancaster County where Catoe and Clyburn, both Black men, after confessions and a trial, were sentenced to death for the killing of August Hennis. Roxy Hennis was separately tried with a mistrial declared for her. The case describes mutilation of the victim and ensuing investigations by neighbors and officials. August Hennis, a New York City painter, lived in Lancaster County and faced a violent murder by the couple and the accused.
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Canaries
S. C
Trochell Catoe
Willian Giyburn
Lancaster
Catoe
Clyburn
Henuls
Yor Road
Helay Heauls
Mensis
Monroe
N.C
Hentis
Tim
starMird
Catoo
Roxy Honnis
Will Clyburn
Cato
Honnis
Bani
Ther
King
Roxy Hennis
August Hennis
New York City
Lancaster County
Wensts
Catow
Electric fishing trap preached as new deep water method
A sensational 19th century guide touts an electrocution based fishing device using a battery powered lamp and submerged jar to attract fish at depths of several miles. Detailed construction involves carbon rods, insulated wire, a preserving jar, tin tube, and a sugar of chromate sulfate solution to produce visible light and electrical attraction for piscatory prey.
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Prince of Monaco
Cisue
Drue Linn
Fulton
DIED WEGENER FAMILY NOTICE IN MEMORIAM
Obituary fragment referencing Minnie Taylor born in Belfast and died after long illness. Mentions her marriage, children and relocation to Washington. Notes family origins in Ireland, arrival in the United States, and ties to Pittsburgh area church. Includes dates around July and July 1 with scattered details and errors.
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Wegner
Morniyle
Wileram
Minnie
Abeea
Taylor
Vw Valock A
Thorny
Belfast
Ireland
Alexander Turner
Carnalan
J.P
Pittsburo
U. P
Wwe
Terael
Mar- Lin's Ferry
Axsa May
Kwansani JE
Tansasca Fishing Notes on Bait and Action
The piece discusses tossed bait and seasonable gear for catching large fish, noting that bites are hard to come by but a wet sport may be had. It describes the lure’s gleam in sunlight, the fish’s darting motion, and the magnetic attraction of splashing water that draws other fish despite brief pauses.
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Winey P. Post
Obituary notices list multiple deaths and services
A raw, stray obituary fragment lists numerous individuals with varied ages and service details. Names include Ramsesany, Hact, Awash, Ho dgens, Hobenie, Rolls, Kaufeman, Morsingstar, Rame, Humes, Dickey, and Thomas. It notes funeral times, churches, and locations such as Zion Lithetan Church, Adoni, Hookstown, Capeixa Rocky, and Bridgeport with scattered dates and ages, many unspecified or garbled.
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Ramsesany
Winniaw Hh
Tay
Paneramaria
Gare Prin Awash
Vuneru
Zion Lithetan
Vmo
Taner
Afferwian
Helen Solemwent
Moningoly
Csatess Hodgens
Worming
Aqenet
Adoni
Olio
Hobenie
Weinjoure
Wiliam
Laughlin
Hookstown
Ana
Woelshans
Petouile
UNO
Daly
Capeixa Rocky
Grwivlie Rolls
Gra Kaufeman
Uritgeport
Ojos
Vuanerta Zash
Charles Heauton
Mindi
Witte D
Bowngestem
Winn
Loulin
Aid
Humes
Evenues
Dickey—Wedrevlay
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West Virginia Printing CO
Jas. B. Taney
Eilkauard
Iti Rey
Aewld
Pete Reed
Corrie Magratin
Seafm
Lee
Ana Serale
Tae Hwe
Artes
New York
Kiko Rottie
Cioenehtarny
Vigorottaly
Prac
Mowily Whantinims
Eve Vaente
Tanger
Bobler
Hya Mest
Spon
Fmelligeneer
Hpki
Wee Democratie Mars Montini
Abuwi
Allent Luihwel
Larwretce Filer
Mies Stel
White Wilson
Michel Kilwourte
Joe Methnald
Ecw
Hilla Aas
Hoary
Sebeutauer
Deerties
Aflwanla
Wile
Keener
Bliettlagir Sr
Ev Laing
Uholtiwatun
Onula Urea Econ
SN AL Vaile
F Pesteres
Totin
Ailert Spayke Aweriates
Watts
Pashorviure
Wesnies Ais
Uplegratf
Pemmalal Anit Caries
Pbriab Witad
Barvall
Puertl
Sorward Robertson
Clidivies
SekeaHie
Lipdagrat
Deleetos Team Union Distri
Flut
Peidinten
Ahd
Saauss
Sreetnr Saeley
Ale Weide i Asuae
Phe Daleagutes
Jan Filan
Thos
Pia AH
Onear
Joud Haynes
Thos. Hanley
AW 'Parrell
Atus
Wardoke
A.C. Stoetuer
Nighes Diaween Wa
Wey Muni Subal
Dilneyine
Swi
John Garvey
Partie San
Neal JW
Kempe
Atann Fruity
Rte Ek
Hoel
Hitehie
Lyr
Gougette
Culunty
Jes A. Merveetiane
Rome
Tare
Nate Sarge
Ny Cortne Jiu Collins
Kad
Noches Seemsarr
Delegai Vrerytton Blais
Moulroy
Nee
Tenanenratta
Alareeauil Aghonastic
Demuwrets Om Fim Geore
Teun Hall
L. 5
Jenaan Ws
Wid James M.iesenllweemary
Atne Cid
Ae H. Ieee
L. S
Jordas
SAS
Todd Thraaghoes
Es M. Russell
W J Tyler
Geo
Jemand
B.J. Wilson
A. D. Garden
Eugene Eenh
Netson
Jaint-Parshall
Fstsikeuiloch
Dean Brook
Parkersburg
Apt
Jean Jou M
Netols
T. Sabi
J. M.mccullord
A.D. Gatien
John B
MMC Serentesnen
Ate
Ompovrete Duonemutze
Wel
Tepresent Dhe Istrict
Llane
Webster
Hitchie
Sarin Nutonche
Charles Miller
J. Rawdines
Jobn G. Mabberfield
Henry Seamyn
Ulrich
Henry Eng
John B. Day
Rogers Defewites
E. W. Humphreys
Connelly
van. Halfer
Hartort
T. M. Jones
Meyer Heysman
George Zonckler, Jr
Alex, McConnath
Rudolph
Fago Lins
Ar Welps
G. Mesurs
Seuisenty
Dames Tine
Jimmuzy
Rollstab Denuly
Meyer
Tal
Rhett
Pesthten
T. 1
Men Saan Fran Aireg
G. Johinnon
We Marsh
Nok. Nobly
EE. Lewin
Hydones
Hom Bovis
Ties Wise
Hoc Richants
James Tine
OW Svimonet
Frank Watts
KW Huser
Way Mernter
Counky Chreumissioners
P. B. Dobbins
Ates Py Schoa! Gomainsioner—De
Tobit Duvivey
Elegans
Quinty
Frank T. Woods
Charles Harbrauck
Joseph Spaidel
Holloved & Booking
Samurt Brubaluce
Rd Ateed
Charina Bailey
Hurts Milan Geese Hollinger
Jamis Basis
Jo Teideatine
John Hraw
August Pollick
Prod Miller
Judh Methanoo
Wiliam McCormnick
von Aer
Oun
Omuniastand
Samuel Elder
OF Grote
Racomb Bauer
Simpom
Win
Tracy
Sirol Onmssione
Veith
Aitdisa
Earne
Desire of the Peace
NL Pitapaitaiels
Alogates
Colinty
Bram
Fett
JM. Battsfonl
B.S. Allison
Ed. Welch
Allan Collins
Joseph Bier
A. Motell
Sutth
L. Pratt
Foi
Luni Ugne
Toots
Be S'Allison
PhD Flotebor
Thos. Haptes
Tuines McAdanis
Dub. L. Prager
Charles Meu
A. Hupp
James Scc
Wigan
A. Abril
Livi A. Juergens
Ed Veith
John Roemer
John Pipes
Tit Poarew
Rowers County
Deluguis
Cha
Bacharan
War Schumbra
James Hall
Rogers
Gen Harken
Moffatt
John Stelier
Reed
Payior
Robert Sehaull
Doin Ke. Pipes
Charles Buchman
GA Houtsehier
John
Whittier
Ames Hall
HK Higglis
Mat
McNabb
John Mownin
Teri
Weeawrea
Roxy
Brewer
Hounis
Alla
Brian
Lentes
Mgat
Aulanta, Ga
Uence
SF Life
Elk Ieee
National Medical Asses
National Medical Asses Is Prize Esray Physica
Peabody
Bultins Aniers
Geo. E. Stife
Main Street
Joseph Graves
Twelfth Street
John Vand
Victoria
Heckory
Rambler
L. Rose & Co
America
I. G. Dillon &0J
Market Street
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