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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1905
Page
1
Wyatt arrests reveal an illicit retailer and possible moonshiner. Handcuffs fell off during the marshal’s absence, but he returns in time to prevent the suspect from fleeing.
United States Deputy Marshal E. D. Hipp arrested Wyatt in Alpine Randolph county on liquor selling charges. Wyatt confessed before a U.S. Commissioner and faced a $100 bond. The arrest involved a skirmish over escape attempts and even Wyatt sawing off hand irons before capture. He is suspected of moon shining activity in the area.
John Doolan, a laborer, was jailed for ten days by Magistrate John Flynn after trespassing in the Baltimore yards on a Wednesday evening. He appeared with officer Peavell and will serve the sentence as well as a ten dollar fine and costs.
RLM Graham of Bristol submits a correction regarding this week’s sports column. He states Marshville defeated Clarkshine in a prior match with a score of ten to two, and Contends the correct team name is Ten Mile at Bu S. rather than Clarkshine.
Grounds around Won Park basin area have been tidied and are ready for a Saturday event. Local teams Moblozard Grays and others are expected to participate, promising an interesting day for spectators.
Justice has resigned his post at Parsons Department Store to tour the road as traveling representative for the Justice Display Company. The company is a new display rack firm started by he and his brother.
The board of directors of the Larkshurig Industrial Company met with Anthony Bowen, secretary and general manager, and unanimously voted to place a toll on the Industrial Bridge. The toll aims to fund bridge repairs and upkeep and is described as unobjectionable by users. The board also handled routine company business.
A deed recorded Thursday transfers half and partial interests from Elizabeth Towndes and others of the Lowndes lineage to Richard Lownde Jr. The property includes half the Abtahor lot, 3.5 acres at Point Comfort known as the Hirt property, a parcel between the teapike and West Fork river, the Shop lot, and 417 acres in Patterson Fork Tenmile district. Another deed records Bini Sprout conveying to Emma Stier a timberport lot.
A list of Atlantic City excursionists, including Fairlett and Miss Bala, Mr. and Mrs. Hoodad, Dr Wellington, Frank G. Tang and family, and many others, are noted as having left or planning to depart tonight. Additional names include Moore, Snider, Knox, Davis, Jarvis, Stuart, Kamis, and Riley with plans to spend time in Queen City, NY.
An officer reports an alleged deserter from the United States Army. The man identifies himself as Emmat D. Cente Hie Monies. He will be held pending thorough investigation of the matter.
A passenger train plunged down a high bridge with Richard Davis reported dead at Bristol. Funeral and burial for Richard Davie held at Enon church near Bristol at 10 o clock. Death attributed to old age and Bright's disease. Davis survived by Lane Davis of Oklahoma, three children Mrs Davineon of Kansas City, Mrs William Gump of Bristol, and Samuel Davis of Athens, Ohio.
Arthur B. Bogges, secretary of the Local Board of Civil Service Examiners, reports the Panama Canal Commission needs carpenters for Isthmus construction. Wages are five cents an hour with overtime pay and full eight hour day benefits. Applicants from New York will be transported and housed. blank applications are available at the post office.
Bishop Donahue arrived for a Wednesday evening stay in Wheeling and spent the night. He traveled by the Thursday morning train to Salem to visit Long Rue church, then returned to Line for a Catholic committee meeting about inspecting plus and specifications for the Dig Xuyier lay boys building project. Architect 1. 41 Wood is handling plans for the site opposite the share building. If the Bishop approves, work on the project will begin at the next regular meeting tonight.
The attorney general contemplates the appointment of United States Senator to Oregon to replace Colton who withdrew. He conferred with District Attorney Boneh on the entronlk investigation. The grand jury will take a Temessini Ada 18, with witnesses from distant states.
Partial text reports a devastating explosion at Garling cery in Maplow triggering a blaze that destroyed structures. Residents awakened as many buildings burned, with several homes damaged and casualties feared.
An Associated Press report from Lehighstown Pennsylvania describes a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train bound for Felinsloven wrecking after plunging, with at least one conductor Beufor injured and several hospitalized. Doctors nurses and journalists head to the scene while baggage car workers evacuated.
A grand picnic at Wimer Springs is scheduled for Saturday August 12. The event features a grand procession led by Lighthurn Taunt and Mader Macentieus with speeches by S A Tall and Rev W M Schultz. Deputy Grand Con Robinson and other dignitaries will address attendees followed by dinner and remarks on Madara Macenhors principles.
A Friday social at the Lutheran Church on Oa Street invites parishioners. Attendees include Marie Blye and Busterin. plans mention cake and gift items. The notice appears fragmented but indicates a private meet and attendance by several locals.
Two Teassian tarpeda boat destroyers appeared off Wig s Wine tay coast, firing on the steamship Hue engine town nel Kvidee. The captain and one crew member were killed, seven wounded, as the destroyers fled toward Vladivostok. The Hue engine town nel Kvidee continued after the attack.
Biaggio Ciliburte, a thirty year old miner, was killed instantly by a roof fall at Cook & Hartoon wine Meadow Brook on Wednesday evening. His body was crushed and brought to an undertaking establishment for burial. The funeral from the Church of the Immaculate Conception and burial in Holy Cross cemetery drew many countrymen and fellow workers.
The Baptist Sunday school and church plan a Naples style picnic at the old fairgrounds next Tuesday August 8. All members should arrive at 6 oclock with provisions. Individuals will eat together then enjoy outdoor games and sports. Invite friends to join and ensure all members of the association attend.
A misty afternoon postponement caused the college baseball game between All University and Westen to be delayed after several innings. Wee Tan and Hollysumeé’s earlier meeting set a tense tone as players endured a foggy field and uncertain resumption plans.
The brief obituary notes the burial of 10 year old S. Steward of Beard’s Sun near Green Valley at Gran Valley Cemetery after dying Wednesday evening from stomach trouble and complications. He was unmarried and among the town’s younger residents with few close friends remaining.
Mirsdore Rei returns from Wheeling with new and elegant barber shop fixtures to be installed in the new postie building on the Siers block. The shop plans to open once the building is complete.
A community event plans a big dance at the park Friday night with music and socializing. Organizers expect a large turnout and favorable weather to ensure a lively evening for attendees.
Reported outbreak shows fever victims hide to avoid neglect as cases mount. Most fatalities occur among Italians, with others dying untreated in public spaces.
The treasurer's report notes a July 31 balance near two million dollars and praises state finances. The auditor's July report matches that of Treasurer Ogdin. Recapitulation covers General, School, and State funds with receipts and disbursements for the month and year-end balances.
A Pittsburg Virginia and Way Avije telegraph reports that twelve of twenty mills of the American Sheet and Pin Plate Company at Ney Castle will reopen next Monday after an eight week shutdown for repairs.
Commemorating exercises in Government Park Sault Ste. Marie Aug 3 mark the second day of celebrations for the era of St May ship can. President G W Fairher presided with speakers including Hon Charles Ashorn Senator Peter H Hite Congressman Burton Solie General Lemieng Governor Warner and Senator Burrows among others.
In Wallace Field Wallner district the South Penn Oil Company drilled its No 1 on the O S Hitler farm and the hole filled with oil after about 1200 feet. In the same district the county drilled a second well on the ML A Barker property with light shows of oil.
By Associated Press New Orleans August 3 officials report yellow fever deaths among Italian residents stem from concealing cases and delaying treatment. Many cases remain outside Cann street area but authorities deny a citywide epidemic and remain hopeful despite rising fatalities.
Frank Moore, superintendent of speed at the fair, emphatically denies any official connection to the races this year. He states he will be elsewhere during the fair and urges that no link be made between him and the racing events to prevent suppression or misinformation.
Hallie Jacobs and a group of players left Collegial baseball squad early this morning to join the Fairmont YMCA A Team at Gratton. Gratton, Elkins, Bellmont and Philippi are among towns on the trip. They expect to return Sunday.
A.W. Estruck, a well known citizen, died this week at the home of his niece Mrs John T. Goodwin in Bristol aged seventy. Interment was in the Marshville Methodist cemetery. He resided with Mr and Mrs Goodwin for several years.
E W Hanor and William Lieb owne purchased the old Dawson saloon in Whaten aul from William Burke. They will run the business personally tomorrow and have many friends in the area wishing them success.
Mrs. A. J. Burkett wins a diamond ring as the top prize in the Denver contest organized by the Fraternal Order of Eagles. She will not travel to Denver this year, and the ceremony selects a different jewel for the award.
Arthur Duems and Orele, both of Morgantown, wed at home in Greensmont. The ceremony was performed by M F Compton. The bride Persithuy, listed as U4 fal, shares employment with a whale rpplie in the text.
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