Town Calendar Notes Many Visiting Friends and Obituaries
Local items report visitors from California and West Virginia staying with relatives in Melrose and nearby towns. Various "mis" and social events fill the week with weddings, funerals, and community notices, including a memorial for Wile Harmon and reflections on local bank construction and merchants.
Weston Teachers Institute Underway
Westin West Virginia August 1 reports the recent Teachers Institute attracted many attendees with about five dozen teachers enrolled. Instructors included Miller from West University and Holden from Glenville, drawing strong interest in the gubernatorial race. Bennie Alkire is Mrs Branton’s guest, while James Jeckwon of Parkersburg is mentioned among participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wision
W. Va
Kromsors Miller
Mur Satz University
Aud Holden
Glenvilly
Bennie Alkire
Mre
Branton
James Jeckwon
Parkersburg
Unclear OCR Fragment on Reenview and Travel Incident
The readable portions reference a travel related event with mentions of chairs, eyes and a vague confrontation. Names and places are garbled. the text appears to describe a tense scene and a thwarted plan with individuals named in fragmented form. Overall, details are too corrupted to identify a coherent event or outcome.
Witumsown Virginia Note On Local Social Scene
The fragment lists numerous residents and visitors including Mrs Dean Darrian Sommdee Cohen clare Miss Pantie Honderwon Nellie Tepleit of Parkersburg and Mrs Coulis at Buca. It mentions Rev T D Talmage and a lecture at Mt Lake Park with audience praise and a political note about a Republican tendency in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witumsown
Doen
Mra
Dean Darrian
Somdee Cohen
Clare
Cate
Emi Otaer
Pantie Honderwon
Qogienym Feerition
Pitts Hire
Charming Ganas
GML Reser
Nellie Tepleit
Parkersourg
Dee
Qed Payereic
Syractee
N. Y
Wo]ratley
Parkersburg
Waverly
Moitié
Parkeravarg
Visienie
Martesin
Story Hill
Siembearile
Liokard
Thurelay
Hertha Sykes
Relatives visit many in Clarington and nearby towns
In Clarington Ohio and surrounding areas residents visit relatives in Cameron and Wheeling. Miss Amelia Pankhauser tours Woodfield and Wheeling while Miss Nina Dies travels near Warhineton. Funeral services marked by the Urpman family for Mrs. Nira Wantington are noted with burial at Caso River Rail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarington
Gearee
Sewhoues
Cangas
Agella
Cameron
C. Charles Booth
Pritsbore
Samuel Rose
Woodefiels
Amelia Pankhauser
Wheeling
Matedar
Reynalds
Misadjathe Blair
Olive Adkinson
Hellerive
Wetneadas
Hadley Farrier
Alegisny
George E. Topp
Famly
Capcin
L. F
Pritty
Local notices and social updates from Wheeling area
Community and personal items from Wheeling and nearby towns listing visits, illnesses, travels, church work, conventions, and local business developments. Names include Miss Clara Zane, Mrs A, 1 Pretest, J. W. Meiptie, C. Etonwarth, and many others with scattered town mentions and events through mid August.
Palatine and St Marys Notes from August News
Inland column reports social calls, illness notes, and local visits in Palatine and St Marys West Virginia. Entries mention Mrs Thos. Spore, Licinda Curinizshem, Bis Maud steal, and visits by W Yu and Chris Has. Local business, church notices, and infrastructure updates include water supply work by Boyd Bros and oil rig activity by Great Kangwha Oil Company Frink Fave No.7 No.8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos
Bis
Maud Steal
Licinda Curinizshem
Yeomaire Fonneer
Wheeling
W. Yu
Chris
Cede Porter
Torosto
Sieintty
Jiesty
Joe Lenton
John Wo Thetey
Weileburg
T. Mary's
St. Mary's
W.va
Aggus
Harkwell
Lati
Ms. Clemens
Mich
Mamta
Z. Taylor
Parkersburg
Burinees
F. Stemdlford
W. Barwell
Marietta
Measany County
Sumy
H. H. Browse
Bebh
Pieessnts
Ben Coen
N. Quinn
Mra. S
Mo J. F. Mallors
Crystal Beach
Prat
L. F. Batley
Newport
Zell
Alvin Adkins
Gardner
Clyde B. Johnson
Wasp
J. Alkire
High Hill
Riteh
N. Ozitin
AL Parkersburg
L. Morgan
Monroe
Belvotndes
Ohio
Sher G1 Company
Boyd Bros
Rover
St. Marys Pike
Great Kangwha Oil Company
Frink Fave
C.C. Schanwacher
Chearnunt &Bro
Wm. Brown
Bord Bros
No. A
C. C. Schan Wacher
Looking Ahead to Health with Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery
A vintage medical advert urges readers to prevent disease by toning the constitution with Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery. It claims cures for consumption and other diseases by improving blood quality, cites a 30 year clinician pedigree, and promotes a free People’s Medical Adviser book with a small mailing fee for postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
The
Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N.Y
Oil discovery lights up Cherry Camp area Feats in Tex Mile district
News from Clarksburg W Va Aug 15 reports strong excitement over the discovery of oil in Tex Mile district Indian county near Cherry Camp, eleven miles from the city. Mountain State Gas Company struck an oil-bearing zone at twenty six hundred feet, oil quality marked as excellent and the well capped awaiting orders. This opens a vast field near the same region as prior inter-company tests. Monongahela River Railroad Company grants a Neswood Park Gypsy Grove for its workers. The Traders stage drew a grand crowd with excellent Italian musicians. The color camp meeting proceeds under Rev Mrs M D Smith. Mr M D Post improves after illness. Company K returns from Huntington with possible military call. Buckhannon Seminary head Prof B W Hutchinson seeks support for the school. Many locals travel to Mt Lake Park to hear Talmage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
W. Va
Tex Mile
India County
Cherry Camp
Mountain State Gas Company
Natack Gas
Mononeshela River Railroad Company
Bicneswood Park
Gypsy Grove
M.D. Sm
Tra Post
Company K
Hunt- Incton
B. W. Hutchinson
Buckhannon Seminary
Local notices and social scenes fill Parkersburg page
A long list of names and movements fills the Parkersburg page with social calls, visits, travels, and family reunions. Many residents, including Mrs F J Biand, Prof J R Trotter, Rabbi Charles Levich, and Miss Juliet Snodgrass, are noted visiting or returning home from trips in numerous towns such as Weston Wheeling Charleston and Athens Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
W. Va
Atznet
Kesley
Kelley
Charleston
Margaret Paden Bes
Toomes Savage
Carrie
Beane
A. G. Jackeos
Camdes
George Bastable
J. W. Verdervoort
H. L. Field
Fields
Marinha
la War City Teley
Charles Levich
Hosenbeim-Frank
Wheeling
J. W. Marshall
Clarksburg
Weesener MacChrkle
T. J. Boreman
Florence
Webster Springs
Lillie Doteen
Seventh Street
Daley Dem
Cincinnet
Elizabeth
Lyttle
Cleveland
Caroline Archibald
Reta Camden
Pailadelphia
Milsesee
Frances Scroggin
James McClare
Charles Mon-roe
Coolville
Miss McCaren
Bradanballah
Baith Clarke
Katherine White
Ironton
Mies Ma- del
Mra
H. I. Porgman
Toledo
O. J. Ross Timms
Chautauqua
Niagara Faire
L. Moore
Hen Neal
Buffalo
Macarr Fal
New York
Ariante Ci
Pas
Fragmentary historical note on rationing and events
Fragmented OCR text references rationing or economic matters with unclear names and places. It mentions 830,000, payments, Pere Sess, and Wanner atheathy, but the readable content is incoherent and few concrete details remain.
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AGORA
Mannington
Donald
Tug Rere Tives Pere
Dapur
Ag Tery
Suirey
Petarspurg
Wlater
Myers
Amie
Pronk
Catrn
Mires
Frank Puccester
Abm
McNall
A. Prichard
Wa Furtes
Mrs. Frask
Pabr Fees
Frank Moties
Prichard
Mina Nelle Stombln
Bieldhe
Terry
Ant James Groeg
Bok
California
Selene
Helens Thallite
Wille
Helin Kirklund
Washington
Sreus
Atareesa Aoub
Othur
Mela
Knox
Joli
Drinnile
Morcantewe
Mr. Brotue
Nollie Vangho
Ware
Worying
Fred Brand
Rome
Winx
Fiat
Pere
Mir
Ed Michan
W. A. Thampans
Wuleido
Wile Harmon
Manwluetor
Wararesburg
Lown
Nathatal Bank
Ant
Ruths
Aled Dacs
Exla Kelly
Maier Thompson
Meuza
J.T. Kelley
Blater
Minday
Tnvelta
Sirs
Joule
Morgsntown
Sna Srey
Geures Carter
Tartier W.va & P
Germary
Anbar
Weston
Peary
Torin
Tee Wren
Aid Roca
Fevab
Ite
Jay
Fa Ming
Kewsie Pa
Williang Town
Gart
Dakinid
Mt. Lako Park
T. Dow Talmage
Chanvenqua Associarion
St. Louis
NES Martineville
Cabea
Arsirt
Sidhe
Pitegeaptier
Wit
Hastens
J. Ihe
Morden
Clark
Newark
C. Etonwarth
Mr. FA. Pritriipt
Bere Whitzemtay
Bates
Inet
Draedle
Atsrarney
Elstereritte
Grofesstiers
Meredeville
BreGed
Percy Wednewiay
Cham le Hall
Kormard
Marietta Cotlewe
Epi
Rely Alera Forest Lawther
Joopa Mes Uri
Howe Rein
Bray University
Mireamtown
Sep Batt
Tewlnye
Htlan
Tornohbure
Gat
Hunter
Pietstaetie
Virginia
Ptl Lawrey
Sinterasiihy
Wis
AL HH
Clemens
Stepiliford Jerom
Mushure
Tadire le Pant
Davis Tecett
Domenic Roberts
Trebure
Etter Harman
Mer
Joweh Harman
Bieln
Susfth
Seimiliekt Bank
W. Thomas
Burton
Wetzel
Pepinist
Mies Minzio Planer
Eisinibal
Thayer
Musit
Lloyd
Sesino
Robert MeGher
Assessor Jats Medhes
Nortiysiamen City
Lae Tucker
Jefferson Street
River Front
Thor
Wetael Republican Printing Office
Palatine
Harvey Swearingen
Will Desis
Lake Park and
Oakes
Joan Johnson
Koons River
Simon
W. H. Hall
Monongahela
Chaswood Park
Lee Hinll
Merchamt
Mrisle Hughes
Binton
Howit
Benton's
Mise
Wipnie George An
Gratien
I Lamtert
Cosson
Zanesville
Bellman & Watson
Bucey
Frink
French Ergek
Senanwarher and
Brown Farms
French Creek
Pleasants County
Republicans of
Court House
Aug. M. Campbell
Mariet
Newburg
Wburg
August H. Bliss
Woo
Anzie Dumphrey
Drue Pavon
Uniontown
Charles H
Cedralla
James R
Eugene Huggins
Pauline
Frenk Huggins
Parsons
J. Posten
Roscoe
Benmen
Turney
A. W. Va
Clyde Grehams
Ro Smith
Keyser
Fleming
W. Frank Sluck
Grafton Thursdiay
Mittle Hanaway
Nelton
W. R. Stewart
Terra Alta
George H. Willams
Hannington
Lou
Agnes
Edna D. Posie
Nellie G
Terra Alta Mor
Edward
J. Morgan Orr
Lettie Smith
Fannie Horebier
H. Horebier
Bruta
Lou Cammphrey
Sierean
Dora Fram Brutawick
Dulias K. Monroe
Kingwood
Thomas Mo
W. M. Goeaman
John Deardorf
TJ. Gibson
Ida M. Anderson
Gertie Prager
Estelle Hagens
Mt Lake Park
Mise Myrtle Evans
Potterman
Major Hawkins
Newbury Orre Coke and Coke Company
Wilts
Wheeting Caplin
M. Paull Jevish
J. E. Pail
Moundsvile Metsrs
J. Poston
Robert Peri
DR. Kelly
Ward
Dia
Kel
ST Street
Dmore
F. J. Biand
Suston
I.R. Adams
C. O. Owens
C.L. Hickman
A. B. Hell
Atlantic City
J. R. Trotter
B. B. Evans
Mace Fordyce
Pitsburg
W. M. Osborn
Siem
Westa Kemper
Salem College
My Baletn
Hoe Hiaoa
Barbara Sheren
Miseatrs
J. S. Lae
Morgantown
Mises Julia
Tillie Fetnler
V Ng
Benwoood
Clarence Bass
Whitesiie
Water Street
Mss
Rossie Grace
Bela
Siseraville
Jacob Shram
Main Street
Annie Daley
Maggie Barres
Examination of Teachers Association
John Newton
Juba
J. Hani
Caria Searsie Camp
McCah
Yeatlon
Louisvli
Frank Gerbarity
Oramar Ren
Benn
St Clatcaville
Iren Marraus
Jaaehe
Crane
Hilla Meare
Crisen
Redeter
Sleadolmt
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