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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1905
Page
1
Judge Goff announces retirement from the judiciary within a short period while denying plans to seek a U S Senate seat. He states he will consider using his name for the senatorship and discusses possible post judicial roles.
Nathan Goff spoke with an admirer about the U S Senate matter and emphatically denied any candidacy. He said he might retire from the bench in the future but not to seek higher office or burden the public. He urged newspapers not to propagate rumors or speculate on his future.
Company K drills tonight at the armory as Captain R. L. Oskors reports enlisting four men this week and a total of fifty five. He says this is the strongest heat company he ever had with many returning from maneuvers at Manassas. They are in excellent Hitler type training and he hopes to make the best showing of any company in the state at Camp Dawson during the encampment next month.
By Associated Press from Tokio dated August 1 reports the Russian garrison at Sakhalin surrendering to the Japanese on July 31. The force included about thirty officers and thirty-two thousand men. The advance escape of the hostile forces north of the Piner river is within range, and a clash seems likely.
Wreck on the Short Line railroad at Lumberport Wednesday evening involved seven cars from New Market and a rebuilt freight train. The collision blocked service until 7:35 AM. one person was injured.
J C Brooks general superintendent of the Clarkburg Fuel Company and his family depart Thursday night for South Branch of the River where they will establish a camp. They will be joined by a party from Moundsville.
The Parkersburg area will host the Nation Quad en campment at a camp now named Camp Dawson in honor of Governor W. M. Dawson. National Guard officials received orders Friday confirming the selection of Camp Dawson as the name.
A scaffold on the house contractor Dea is building for Michiel Kelley near Tae hotel fell thirty feet injuring both workers. Dea suffered a compound fracture of the left leg with bone exposed and other bruises. Waters escaped with scratches. Dea was taken home after initial hospital contact. physicians treated the injuries and he rests at home as he recovers.
Judge Nathan Gaif of the United States circuit court heard a dispute in a Preston county junction suit titled M. S. Kemmerde versus Thomas Haggerty and others. Arguments were scheduled but plaintiffs appeared by Pod Crogan and A W Burdette and moved to dismiss. the judge found the federal coast lacked jurisdiction.
The ladies invite friends to a golfTintk at Union Park with a light program and refreshments. An extended afternoon of socializing and entertainment is planned as part of the event.
The Lutheran church ladies guild hosts a social tonight at 9 envia from Harry Berwin’s home 189 Oak Street East End. Public invited for ice cream cake sandwiches and chatter.
Catholic church committee and Bishop Donahue decide on a new boys school at the St Joseph property opposite the church. Estimated costs are about 20000 for the main building and 5000 for the convent wing with half funds supplied by Bishop Donahue and the rest to be raised in three to four months. Construction to start next April with a Navier order training and military school for four hundred students open to Catholic and Protestant youngsters.
Mulberry street residents petitioned Councilman J N Hess over excessive locomotive whistle blasts from the Western yards of the Baltimore and Ohio. Superintendent B Williams of the Mononga Division promised orders to reduce the nuisance while preserving traffic, with complaints especially severe at night.
Dr F McClish president of the University of the Pacific tendered his resignation effective August 15 to accept a call to the Methodist pulpit in Boston. The Associated Press reports the move from Sim Tose California dated August 4.
A late night wreck on the B&O near West Union disrupted service for hours. The wreck train from Crafton was dispatched to clear the line and several cars derailed. no injuries were reported. Some trains, including No. 4, did not reach their destinations until about four o'clock next morning.
The guardianship of Clare Strother, Harry Strother, Ethel Strother, and Arlet A Strother was qualified, with a bond of $200 for each. Carrie Strother provided surety. The ward is an infant of T. J. Strother.
Two pairs of youths fled Friday night from Cumberland Maryland and Fairmont West Virginia. Officers chased them across rail yards then brought the four to court on charges of attempting to flee and weapons found on two. One Miller boy from Fairmont returned home by morning train. others remained in custody.
L Lockwood of Wheeling is a city visitor while A L Bustard arrives from Sardis for a Friday visit.
New Orleans reports 54 new cases in 24 hours as parishes ban all intercourse with areas east, north and west halting mail and through train service on major lines. Exodus from towns with fever grows, travelers flee Shreveport and Alexandria amid panic.
Elizabeth Caliban announces the marriage of her daughter Dre Harry Poston Richart Wedachiy. The couple resided at Nesat Pigh street, Wallis, and were married amid family attendance.
The tender of the Short Line passenger train broke down near Hepribah shortly before 11 oclock Friday morning. One wheel came off and the tender tipped onto its side. The engine and coaches stayed on track. Cars were sent from here and passengers transferred, arriving more than two hours late. No injuries reported.
Mamie Tagan a seven year old colored girl from Wheeling is at the center of a troubling case. Police were alerted to suspected abuse by her stepfather and later involvement by humane authorities. Mamie reports threats and assaults, claiming harm at night as authorities consider guardianship and education placement at Salem.
Mrs. John G. Carlile wife of the former secretary of the treasury died today in Babylon Long Island. Fiomer W Greer of Cairo spent Friday in the city.
Adamston miner Johnson leaves home with no plan to return several days after selling personal property. Neighbors report he stated he is tired of family life and home. No official reason given. Local authorities cautioned residents as inquiry continues.
Four suspects from Galveston were removed from the steamer Nencer at quarantine in New York and sent to Holban Island for observation as the cause of abnormally high temperature is investigated. One suspect was a steerage passenger and the others were crew members.
Weston defeated Clarksburg in a nine inning game at the fair grounds. Hutchinson pitched for Weston while Claphate and Tettleton contributed for Clarksburg. Bailey and Banks each had four hits for Weston and Dabney starred as Weston’s shortstop. Weston made six errors to Clarksburg’s four. Final score listed with inning misreads but Weston pulled out the win.
Mrs Thomas Seaton entertained a number of friends Wednesday evening in honor of Mrs C C King of Denver Colo and Aire Hight of Georgia. A rich and hospitable meal was served and guests enjoyed games after dining. Decorations featured lilies and potted plants.
In Hartington West Virginia Ada a prominent hotel owner Captain William Crocker and four men were involved in a fatal fight after a horse race yesterday. Ohio men W. Ke Engram and Walter Mayhew and E. HL Jorgen of this city were arrested. A jockey escaped into Kentucky. Crocker received five long gashes.
Hospital records show J. W. Snider of Harat admitted to Keseler hospital on Friday afternoon for a sore hand. J. A. Ferguson arrived from Camden that afternoon for treatment of a blood condition. Florence Marplawran was charged as missing and sent home by Cambridge officials.
Howard Johnson a coal miner living mile below Adamston is missing with four others. His wife reports he acted in a troubled mood and departed without explanation after disposing of some belongings. Neighbors recall he hinted he would travel far to seek rest and pleasure, leaving his family to cope amid hardship.
Lao Riggs lym sold his stake in Weston & Bigger to Gilmer Weston, a former partner. The move triggers a dispute as the firm reorganizes with Hawes still involved and Tigges considering future business openings.
A Northview family headed by William Henline in Northview Ayron is described as destitute. The fourteen year old child is ill with typhoid fever in a stable housing situation with no adequate medical care or medicines, and the parents support three children with insufficient food.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of Goff M. E. Church presents a sale of home made lemon and pies and cake. The event will be at Enat Binin street with layman and Gnatiti's grocery on August 5 starting at morning hours.
City council schedules eight oclock session to discuss an ordinance on police department regulation. Earlier draft proposed a police board but its fate remains unclear as officials weigh authority and timing amid public concerns. In other news, Charleston reports the death of Chr George W Patton after a prolonged illness.
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