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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1909
Page
2
Unclear fragmentary text reports a supposed kidnapping scenario ending with the drowning of a boy at a home lake. The item hints at an investigation and witnesses but provides few concrete names, places, or dates to establish a clear incident narrative.
A man living in the Pritchard building was convicted of violating school laws by not sending his fourteen year old daughter to school. He was fined $2 and arranged to pay. A similar charge was faced by another guardian who failed to send his son Clarence, age 14, to school.
A fragmented passage discusses trust, competition, and cooperation among merchants and investors. It mentions various individuals and unclear references to countrywide concerns, with hints of hidden motives and restrictive practices affecting trade and relationships.
Fragmentary OCR reads like an obituary or note about a shop and customers with distorted names and places. No coherent event or clear subjects can be determined from the garbled lines.
A cryptic OCR fragment reports a Gates deal in Chicago for Apel Wheat for May delivery. It mentions a price or unit details around 11.20 percent and a market event on the exchange, with references to urgent demand influencing levels. The readable text is inconsistent and incomplete.
Two malt Towphes were stolen from the Wis Fourppntform nentsipe-mornin. The Willie oF the, contents of un Ponchee se iment, "Two tramps are elimpacuits.
Mrs Henriette Martin of Boothalte died after many months of illness. Her death leaves her son James Martin among surviving relatives. The obituary notes she had lived in Fairmont and lists several relatives and associates, including a son and other family members.
An unreadable OCR fragment references names and locations, yielding limited readable clues about a likely news item or notice without a clear event, date, or proper nouns. The text lacks coherent context to identify involved people or organizations or the article’s main focus.
Found at Boothsville, an elderly man aged about 70 suffered a series of seizures over years. He was a well respected citizen who aided neighbors and family. On Friday he went to feed stock and was found later near the stable unresponsive. The case remains under inquiry.
Report notes the Silom Natural Gas Company gains control over gas distribution in Leistol Tidus and nearby towns. The Nicholson Company faces rising complaints as it supplies meters and has extended rate proceedings to hundreds of customers. The consolidation is expected to push prices higher soon.
Carley Mann a colored individual was convicted in Lie...mumat session Nell by Maydward J. Wood this morning of stealing three Gresser chickens from Ehlyge meat market and sent to ygath for a Xeen days in default of payment of 4 fillein dollars and the coats. Ark Waldammer Shanta policeman summoned Mann and Mann was fined 480 for betne aeusk in the athedts.
Fragmentary OCR text notes estate records in Virginia, mail issues, and unclear names. The garbled line hints at archival activity or notices but provides no concrete actions, dates, or entities to confirm. Further readable details are needed for a precise public notice.
The article notes a surge in barter activity during Easter with many signs of faster trade. Large shipments arrive by river from the lower valley, boosting postals and attracting buyers for cheaper 15-cent eggs. Observers predict brighter Easter markets with abundant flowers and improvements in local culture after a harsh winter.
Attorney Alvord plans retirement from the West Virginia Anti Saloon League. C B Graham of Wheeling notes a successor will be chosen. Rev Hare is expected to take over duties and lead legislative lobbying with possible assistance, focusing on southern and Charleston areas.
A sermon titled Annual Sermon will be delivered tomorrow at 4 o clock in the Central Ward Hall. The Traveters group and members of the Society are represented at the meeting and a large gathering is expected.
Stuart F Teor reports the upcoming state secretary of state's office will boast a bright green interior with border decor and a tunnel painted above a door for rapid exits. New furniture will arrive, and Reed plans to announce his staff once settled, with Chief Clerk Young set to stay. Governor Glassrock reportedly avoids signing papers Reed endorses.
In a small cagey game, Dilly Nymacore led 89 to 36 with Guy Zinn and JD Carper scoring key buckets. Dave Carper matched 50 points for a high scoring effort as the contest stretched to late quarters at the venue with Willa and Onipa providing support.
Professor Charles Scanton of Pittsburg will address three meetings in this city tomorrow. He will speak at the First Presbyterian church at 10 45 a m in the Gost NE church to men only at 3 p m and in the First Baptist church at a great mass meeting at 8 20 p m Prof Scanton is a leading American platform speaker and secretary of the temperance committee of the Presbyterian church The temperance people of Clarksburg await his visit eagerly Also Prof Luther F Merick and sister Miss Ella Merick will be at the Goff M E church at 2 o'clock and at the First Baptist church at 7 20 p m
The Industrial Baptist church will occupy its new building tomorrow with Sunday school at 9 20 oclock a.m. preaching at 10 120 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Patrons, friends, and the public are earnestly invited to attend and celebrate the consecration with a hearty welcome.
Prof H D Patton and Rev George H H Wibbert spoke to a crowded grand opera house on the court night. Wibbert’s address was hailed by temperance supporters as a standout speech, with Patton delivering a forceful rebuttal lasting about fifty minutes.
The notice reports the death of Miss Audra Morticon aged 11, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Blorrison, who passed away suddenly near Davison's Run. She was a member of the Pines Bain church and granddaughter of Wasrinen Carter. The obituary notes a time of seven and a reference to local locations and figures.
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