27 Apr 1903
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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1903
Page
1
A garbled yet celebratory note describes a gathering of Burksburg 600 Fellows marking an anniversary. The readable fragments reference a formal procession, church setting on Main Street, and philanthropic aims. Names, places, and precise dates are unclear due to OCR errors.
A compact item notes a newly reported carrier and related activity in a cave setting with ambiguous terms. The readable fragments imply transport or logistics involving a vehicle or shipment at a cave site, without clear names, dates, or places. Further details are unreadable in the fragment.
The Grand Opera House presents a minstrel revue described as handsome and rich, with vibrant stage colors and elaborate costuming. A special feature honors a republic, with staging and performances praised for their artistry and expense.
In a fragmented report from West Milford, relatives of Clarkstrarg and Whales are referenced visiting kin. The text mentions danger and a Saturday gathering in Derkybore, with unclear specifics but indicates family ties and concern over a possible incident.
Real estate transfers listed by the Taokey trial compainy and Vlado Gliew company. Partial readable names include Terres and Ambert Sujgy with associated local transfers in Florida.
Mrs John D Primm long a respected Clarksburg resident died at home on West Dike Street after a year of paralysis and later attacks. She leaves a husband and ten children, many in the city, with funeral services scheduled Tuesday morning at 10 from the family residence with ministers Rev Ro McDanel and Rev Richardson officiating. Burial will follow.
About twenty members of Andrew Mather Post No 14 Stand Any of the Republic Parkesluin will visit the city from the east. The Wenthef Corpaeae and the ladies of the TL Al RL will attend.
Reports describe multiple wells drilled in the region southwest of Littleton WV. Hope Natural Gas No 2 on BF Tixenkart farm produced 30 barrels in the first 24 hours. South Penn Oil drilled No 1 on John Wackshere farm, noting a potential 15 barrel pump. Burt Oil also drilled No 1 on Wateron Bron farm with early signs of a pump.
In Wheeling on Sunday two Lewis county couples, Miss Mamie Collins and Miller, with companions Miss Ella Bohan and John J. Fitzgerald, eloped to wed at a local clergy man. They obtained marriage licenses from County Clerk Lightburn and returned home to face parental wrath, then received blessings.
The largest annual gathering of Baltimore and Ohio railroad officials is held in Pittsburgh. Operating and passenger departments convene jointly to shape passenger desires and evaluate transportation capacity. A Tuesday joint session aims to finalize changes, expected to be modest this year locally.
A marriage license was issued to Brice IL Wright and Delia Douglass. Wright is 27, Douglass is 2? years old. The notice lists the couples and ages as part of the public records.
The Bealls Mills district, Lewis County, reports ongoing drilling in the Wabash Penns and related lines. Wells on the Williamt farm and related sites show oil or gas indications with substantial pump outputs and several new test wells planned by Carter OT and associates, amid rising activity in the Willany McPterson area and surrounding districts.
Professor John S organizes a boys chorus for ages nine to fourteen to assist with future concerts at the Y M C A. All singers are asked to meet Wednesday evening at seven in the MC A rooms for rehearsal. The group hopes to attract about forty members.
Rev C A Dowell recently joined the Episcopal order and was ordained by Bishop Gravatt at Christ P E Church. He travels to Sistersville to serve St Pauls Church, having accepted a call and conducted services there. He plans to move his family soon as Granite encampment activities start tomorrow with extensive preparations and a reception committee. Memorial services will follow tonight under Grand Chaplain Rev Tyler Richmond.
A large audience filled the opera house to hear Pittsburg banker Edward A Young discuss a young man’s way to change. The talk, titled A Young Man's Way-Can He Change 112, was delivered with strong attention from listeners. Music by Prof. Gilbert Johns and a quartet performed Nearer to Thee as the M. CA orchestra assisted.
Ritchie’s Standard notes G. Ireland formerly of Ritchie enan t now a citizen of Adamston visited his former home on Hughes river. He works as a carpenter and is described as an efficient worker, a good citizen and a model Christian. He plans spring and summer contracting but is currently laid up with a severe griping illness. The paper predicts much building and improvements this season.
Four plain draske appeared before Mayor Crilé in police court this morning. The usual fines were assessed. two paid and two were sent to jail.
Mr Finest Pittro and Miss Densie Davis eloped to Oakland Maryland by 3 40 oelik train and were later married The groom's father a barber on West Baltimore Street is named Fitteo de the sian of Des ter Fittro Mrs Davis is the daughter of Nori Davis of the Reynollx addition Goth are very estéa ble young people The elopement surprised friends due to parental objections and was said to be a bold novelty and adventure
The Supreme Court of Appeals in session at Charleston handed down numerous orders. Cases include Barward Atkiesom et al versus W B Winters et al in Marshall county. Cramexton Natural Gas Company refrdined. Vance versus Ravenswood and other railroad cases in Roane Spencer and Glenville counties. Nichol versus Huntington Water Works in Cabell. Belcher in Mercer. Charwell Avennes Company in Erie. Stephenson versus Salisterry in Clay. Knighton Zaliiger Brothers in Braxton. Morgan versus County Court of Wetzel. Clark versus McCgherthy in Monongalia. Bank of Browerville versus White and Taylor in Mingo. Alderson versus Alderson in Grant. and related actions. The court also noted a judge recusal and ongoing proceedings involving Fork Coal Company vs Doubtle and the King Lane case.
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