School committee appointment and attendance figures reported
Clay Krebs and others in ward representation reported approving Rev. James B. Stone for a male tutor at the grammar school and adopted a standing committee to visit schools monthly. The colored department shows 170 pupils with 151 average. John Kerr Public School attendance lists many names with counts totaling 222.02 and 5508.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Krebs
T. M. Bantawhd Richa L. Gray
Bentley Kern
Mes Boyd
James B. Stonesifer
Messrs.Hansbrough
Love and Bell
Colored Department
John Kerr Public Schooly
J.C. van Possen
Anna Hobson
R. Pit
Mary Strider
Elizabeth Price
Bettie Green
Norah Nott
Madie Bell
Alice Gibson
Buelah Cline
S & Total
Miller Woman Installed as Officer in Local Eastern Star
A Trenton Missouri notice reports Nora Miller, wife of former resident Albert Patton Miller, installed as secretary of the Eastern Star chapter. The ceremony at Masonic Hall drew many guests and featured other newly elected officers including Rosa B. Jarman and Joe Crooks.
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Trenton
Albert Patton Miller
Nora Miller
Order of the Eastern Star
Masons
Order of the Eastern
W. Joe Crooks
A. M
T. Nora Miller
Jon "Boler
Etta Lemcamp
Finger Burst at Mill Injures Worker
George Henry of Old Dominion Paper Company suffered a small but painful injury when a log fell on his left hand at the mill bursting open his second finger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Henry
Old Dominion Paper Company
Mr. Harry Hyde Visits Parents in This City
Mr. Harry Hyde of New York is visiting his parents in this city, staying for a family visit and to catch up with relatives.
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Harry Hyde
New York
City
Blind Man Describes Paris in Vivid Lecture
Dr Milburn lectured on What a Blind Man Saw in Paris describing scenes and characters with striking realism. The talk followed a previous speech on Carlyle and dyspepsia and drew praise for his diction and eloquence. Tonight's session begins at 8 o'clock with admission 25 cents and children under fifteen at 15 cents.
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Milburn
Old England
Westminster Abbey
Carlyle
Paris
Young B. B. Magalits Rescued After Freight Incident
Young B. B. Magalits, believed to have fallen from a gondola as a northbound B and C freight passed under Bartonsville bridge, was taken to Harper's Ferry. Reports say he may have been frightened by ropes snapping and not struck by the bridge. his condition improved by morning.
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Young B. B. Magalits
Bartonsville
Harper's Ferry
Bomne
Magalis
City acquires Stilwell heater and filter for pumping station
Water Committee and City Council authorize and place a Stilwell heater and filter at the pumping station. Users report a twenty five percent coal saving and filtration of water entering the boiler, a measure seen as cutting city operating costs.
Wheel Run Off Damages Cab on Water Street
A wheel came off a cab traveling along Water Street from the Cumberland Valley Railroad depot this morning. A lady passenger was in the vehicle at the time. The wheel was soon replaced.
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Water Street
Cumberland Valley Railroad
February County Court Transacts Crable Business
The February term of the County Court handles horse thief Webb Barton arraignment on two felony indictments his counsel withdrew and the case set for trial next Thursday with many witnesses likely non residents road case from Middletown area concerning a crossing on the Chas Larrick and Miller farms owned by SWN Bank argued by Capt John J Williams and Herbert Larrick and then referred to road commissioners will writings be recorded later the Henry M Snapp will admitted to probate and tomorrow will cover Alexander Weather's case.
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Webb Barton
Nixon Road
Middletown
Chas
Larrick
Miller
S W. N. Bank
Jno
J. Williams
Herbert Larrick
Igte
Henry M. Snapp
Alexander Weather
Drag event thrills youths across local farms
Yesterday afternoon a spirited drag race drew many youths from the south end as part of an outdoor sport. The route began at the Equity grounds, passed through Billy Woods and Julia Woods, toured surrounding farms, and returned to town while hounds and horsemen kept pace, drawing half the juvenile population for a lively rural inspection.
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Equity
Billy
Julia’ Woods
South-End
Ground Hog Day Weather Prognostication
The piece notes local forecasters await dawn to learn if the groundhog signals good weather or six weeks of bad weather, counting on the creature to emerge from its hole and predict the season.
Winghester's Voile People Address Youth Behavior Law
A Winchester civic note urges passage of a town law restricting youths from lingering on streets and punishing disorderly conduct. It criticizes lenient parental oversight and accuses local youth culture of producing rowdy behavior, calling for protective measures in a Christian town.
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Winchester
Hoerdim
Rat and Dogs Battle in Horsey & Atwell Store
A large rat caused excitement in Horsey and Atwell's store when seven dogs and a cat chased the rodent. A math-minded bystander helped end the chase, while Mr Graymile attempted to buy a terrier but found the rat elusive and unsolved.
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Horsey & Atwell
Excit
Sarah Zahe Dick
Meeting of Ladies Reports Final Plans Before Bazaar
The meeting gathers with evident success as the ladies feel elated by the lack of solicited friendship, while the male members defer to the workers and provide quiet support. Tonight at 7 30 the ladies convene in the hall for final reports ahead of the bazaar starting Tuesday night.
Weather Outlook: Fair Tonight Then Cold Wave
The forecast calls for clear skies tonight with a fair spell. A cold wave follows with temperatures dropping to about 15 to 20 degrees by Wednesday morning.
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