Woman of the Most High God: It’s time to look at our report card
Jesus would give a report card today, what would it show? Would it show marks that we can be proud of? What about our obedience to God? What about our outlook towards God? What about the things concerning God? What about our prayer life? What about our time spent studying God’s word?
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Women of a New Season: Bema Seat
II Corinthians 5:10: For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad. The word Bema means judgment. As Christians we will one day stand before Christ who will be seated on the Bema Seat. We will not be judged for our sins, because those are already forgiven, but rather the judgment will be on our works.
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The History of Taylor County Chapter Three Hundred-Seventy-One
That sugar beets would grow to a great size and produce abundant crops in the soil of Taylor county was demonstrated by Mr. H. M. Hoffman, a farmer living out in the section now known as the Country Club district. Mr. Hoffman exhibited one beet which weighed 11 pounds and measured 27 inches in circumference and many other weighing from seven pounds and upward, all solid and perfectly formed.
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This Week in West Virginia History: September 14-20
CHARLESTON. W.Va.—The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.
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This Week in West Virginia History: September 14-20
CHARLESTON. W.Va.—The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.
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Woman of the Most High God: My Jesus is still a miracle worker
People say the day of miracles are over. That is not a true statement. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever. He changes not.
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Women of New Season: Love your neighbor
Romans 12: 10: Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Mark 12: 30-31: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” There is no commandment greater than these.” My husband was a man who truly loved people. Rich, poor, a fashion plate or a grimy person dirty from work or hard times. No matter, he loved them.
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The History of Taylor County Chapter Three Hundred-Sixty-Seven
The old John Robinson circus, which began its amusement career in 1824, and which has visited this section of West Virginia long before its separation from the mother state of Virginia and untold time since came to Grafton for two performances, May 21, 1909.
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This Week in West Virginia History: September 7-13
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.
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Bolton’s Book Review: Browsing the tyrant’s library
There is an old story repeated in diplomatic circles that Vladimir Putin, when bored between political assassinations, pulls down certain volumes from the bookshelf in his Kremlin office to show visitors. His favorite choice is a tattered, thumbprint-stained 1937 edition of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s The Brothers Karamazov.
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Woman of the Most High God: Only God can bring the stronghold down
We are bound by so many things today. Worry and fear has US bound so much we don’t know which way to turn. The fear of what tomorrow holds or what it might bring your way grabs tight. Jesus is our only answer.
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Women of a New Season: Are you a warrior woman?
Proverbs 31: 10: Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. Do you ever feel as if your worth is far above rubies? Many women never feel that way. A lot of women aren’t wives, nevertheless, single women are not left out of this equation. The key word there is virtuous. Meaning; having or showing high moral standards.
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The History of Taylor County Chapter Three Hundred-Sixty-Six
William A. Brady, prominent theatrical producer of New York, send his latest attraction, “The Man of the Hour,” to the Opera House, April 12, 1909. This drama based on the political crookedness in the great city of New York and the attempts of politicians to corrupt the young mayor of that great city, who manfully refuses to lend himself to attempts of the political boss to have him lend his aid in a large franchise grab.
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This Week in West Virginia History: August 31- September 6
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.
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Visit Mountaineer Country Tourism Updates: The Fun Does Not Stop in Mountaineer Country!
West Virginia University is officially back in session, Milan Puskar’s stands are soon to be roaring with fan activity, and Mountaineer Country is busier than ever. We couldn’t be more excited to welcome back returning and new Mountaineers. Fall may be approaching, but summer festivities are still not over.
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Woman of the Most High God: Jesus is still in the miracle working business
People say that the day of miracles are over, but that’s not true. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever. He performed miracles in the Old Testament. He raised the dead, he cleansed the lepers, he opened the eyes of the blind, and he healed the sick.
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Women of a New Season: A man of honor
You ladies may not believe this, but a lot of men read this column. Some to be snarky, but most either out of curiosity or just simply the love of all things relating to the Lord. So, with that in mind, today I dedicate this column to the men all around us.
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The History of Taylor County Chapter Three Hundred-Sixty-Five
Robert L. Heflin, former resident of Grafton, who succeeded to the position of Superintendent of bridges and stations after the fatality of Arthur Sinsel and who was transferred to take charge of the Baltimore and Ohio’s property at Sayre, Pennsylvania, died in that city March 1, 1909.
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This Week in West Virginia History: August 24-30
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.
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Woman of the Most High God: How much time do you give to God?
We have 24 hours in a day. We go to work, take the kids to school, clean our homes, but how much time do you give to God? How much time do you spend each day reading his word? How much time do you spend in prayer?
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Women of a New Season: The scapegoat
Leviticus 16:21: Aaron shall lay both his hands on the head of the live goat, confess over it all the iniquities of the children of Israel, and all their transgressions, concerning all their sins, putting them on the head of the goat, and shall send it away into the wilderness by the hand of a suitable man. Have you ever felt this way? Alone, cold, full of fear, accused of things you didn’t do? Were you shoved aside by family, friends, even church people, ostracized by everyone you know? Basically, you were forced from shelter with your herd, as this little goat was, with no place to be welcomed or allowed to enter.
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This Week in West Virginia History: August 17-23
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.
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The History of Taylor County Chapter Three Hundred-Sixty-Four
Claude B. Bailey was elected president of the Board of Education receiving 962 votes, defeating Dr. Charles A. Sinsel, who received 742 votes. The vote for associate members of the Board of Education was: Cark Madera, 1042; T. W. Heironnomus, 928; Thomas F. Welch, 742; Harry H. Williamson, 613. Hotel license was granted to Edward Custer, E.E. Harwood, J.E. Heath, Mrs. M.J. Culehan. Restaurant license to Fred J. Bollliger, Harry D. Comerford, William Currence, Mrs. C.W. Healy, Gladden and Alexander, Mary Nassons, O.M. Shrock, Scolarinas and Dariakis and A. Stolzenfels, James Yaste, George H. Workman. Drug store license issued to H.D. Comerford, Grafton Drug and Chemical company, N.S. Hall, A.A. Holt, W.S. Jackson
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Woman of the Most High God: Jesus wants to give you rest
God’s people seem to be so restless. Jesus tells us that his yoke is easy, and his burden is light. People have allowed the cares of this life to overtake them. Don’t grow weary in well doing and Christ shall strengthen thy heart. We shall reap if we faint not Galatians 6:9.
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Women of a New Season: Smoke of the dragon
Revelation 12:9: The great dragon who was hurled down…that ancient serpent called the Devil or Satan, who deceives the whole world. He was hurled down to the earth and his angels with him. Folks don’t like to hear about this entity. He is something they’d rather ignore or even pretend he doesn’t exist. That’s one of the main ways he’s able to deceive so many.
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The History of Taylor County Chapter Three Hundred-Sixty-Two
Word was received in Grafton of the death of Mrs. Bridget Malarkey who passed away at the home of her son at Weston March 29, 1909. A history of the settlers of Grafton would be incomplete without mention of this pioneer woman who with her first husband, John Doughtery, Sr., came to this section of Virginia at the time the Baltimore and Ohio railroad were building through the town in 1852.
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This Week in West Virginia History: August 10-16
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.
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From the House to Your Home: July 2022 Special Session
As you may have seen in the news, Governor Jim Justice called a special session of the WV Legislature during the scheduled July interim meetings. His call for the session was to provide a reduction in your personal income tax, House bill 301. Once members were in town, it was decided that the body would act on the abortion statute as well and asked the Governor to add it to the call.
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Woman of the Most High God: God wants to med your broken heart
Has your life been broken into pieces? Maybe sickness, death of a loved one. Have you lost your job, your home? Has divorced broken your home in two? Christ wants to help you today.
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The History of Taylor County Chapter Three Hundred-Sixty-One
Someone, probably a member of Reno Post No. 7 Grand Army of the Republic, desirous of inquiring into the matter of the funeral expenses of the 107-year-old civil war veteran, who died at Flemington in 1899, and if not paid, ask that the matter be taken up with the undertaker at Flemington and regard to who, if any, paid the expenses of the burial of this aged veteran who passed away 10 years before.
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This Week in West Virginia History: August 3-9
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.
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Woman of the Most High God: What lies ahead for our young people?
What’s going to happen to our young people? Young people have not been taught respect for the elderly, to parents, to the church. Jesus said to honor your father and mother that your days may be long upon the earth.
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Women of a New Season: Who has bewitched you?
The Galatians thought they could live as they pleased, drinking, gambling, living with someone unmarried, or cheating on their spouses, doing drugs and practicing black arts, dabbling in witchcraft.
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The History of Taylor County Chapter Three Hundred-Sixty
In August, 1908, Colonel John T. McGraw, George H. Hartley and Charles Flanagan learning that the franchise of the Scottdale team of the West Virginia-Pennsylvania baseball team was for sale and to greatly increase traffic on the Tygart Valley traction Charles Flanagan was sent to Scottdale to negotiate for the sale of the franchise to these parties.
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This Week in West Virginia History: July 27- August 2
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.
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Woman of the Most High God: What is it going to take for the church to wake up?
The church has certainly been asleep. Attendance has dropped way down. It’s time for the church to get back to God’s house.
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Women of a New Season: I’m a Jesus fan
Matthew 2:2: “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.” Do you love Jesus? Do you worship Him? Are you vocal about it? Do you get excited about Him, about being in His house and in His presence? Do you come to church expecting to hear from Him?
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The History of Taylor County Chapter Three Hundred-Fifty-Nine
James J. Kernan, a longtime resident of Grafton and son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kernan, died at his home on West Washington street December 9, 1908. He entered the service of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad in the machinery department while a very young man and was affiliated with the local Mechanists Union organized in 1882 and was a charter member of this trade craft.
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This Week in West Virginia History: July 20-26
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.
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The History of Taylor County Chapter Three Hundred-Fifty-Eight
The town of Grafton mourn the passing of Honorable William O. Boyd who passed away at the home of his son Charles W. Boyd atop Boyd hill within the site of town, November 24, 1908. Mr. Boyd, a veteran of the Civil war in the Federal Army near the close of hostilities, was sent with his regiment to the Dakotas to quell an outbreak of the Sioux Indians and remained in the northwest until 1868.
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This Week in West Virginia History: July 13-19
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.
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From the House to Your Home: Summer Happenings
The Legislature may not be in session but we are busy studying issues and developing policy ideas for next session. We have near monthly meetings to discuss and hear from others on issues at hand.
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Woman of the Most High God: Why do we celebrate the 4th of July?,
First of all, we celebrate Flag Day. Why? Because of those men and women who have fought for their country. Those who gave their lives so we can be free. people today burn the flag not realizing what this flag means to us and the 4th of July we proclaim as Independence Day.
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Women of a New Season: Shine through the shadows
A good mystery has always been my book of choice, even when I was a little girl. They started something like this: It was a dark and stormy night, bare tree branches scraped against the window pane like boney fingers trying to touch me through the glass.
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The History of Taylor County Chapter Three Hundred-Fifty-Seven-A
Miss Florence Davis exceptionally clever actress, supported by Elliott Dexter presented a charming comedy drama entitled “A Question of Husbands,” in the Opera House, February 19, 1908. Both the play and the stars delighted an audience who applauded the work of a well balanced company in this clever comedy.
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This Week in West Virginia History: July 6-12
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.
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Woman of the Most High God: Be of good courage and God will strengthen your heart
We look around us and we see trouble in every hand. Heartaches are all around us. We are surely living in the last days. Jesus said we would have heartaches even sickness and death.
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This Week in West Virginia History: September 2-8
Charleston WV (September 2020) – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.
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From the House to Your Home "Broadband expansion coming to parts of Taylor County"
Expanding broadband in WV has been a goal for many at the state and federal level. Many cannot imagine what life would be like without it. Well many in Taylor County can tell you and there are plans for that to change! The Federal Communications Commission has a program called the Connect America Fund.
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The History of Taylor County Chapter Two Hundred Sixteen
Those two famous comedians, Charles Rice Charles Barton, played a return engagement in the Opera House March 16, 1897, presenting their laughing comedy McDoodle and Poodle. The two stars surrounded by a most capable company drew an audience that amply repaid them on thier second visit to Grafton. Word was received in Grafton of the death of Matthew Luzadder who passed away at his home in Greenwood Township, Illinois in March, 1897. He was a descendant of Aaron Luzzadder, who settled in what is now Taylor County some time after the Revolutionary war. A resident of Grafton at its beginning, he conducted a hotel on the site now covered
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