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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1903
Page
1
Readable text describes a burglary at Wallace store on a night involving forced entry and stolen goods. Items include a watch, gloves, shoes, and flour. suspects appear connected to a planned act with organized effort in the neighborhood.
Tomas G Brady negotiates for purchase of about 125 acres in Hunt and Marshville areas connected to a Steel plant deal. Holden and others travel from the Philippines in a private matter, signing papers and arranging property transfer.
Mrs Sarah Hovey wife of JM Hovey of Broad Oaks died Tuesday night aged 74 of typhoid fever leaving four children. Funeral Wednesday at burial cemetery. Smithy proprietor of Blue Front eating house, visiting Atlantic City then Bridgeton and Philadelphia en route to Charlton and Milport, two weeks away, with family and friends.
A traveler named Arthur Swager journeys to Mountain Take Park for a practice trip and to observe local resorts. George W. Selugheie from Zanesville arrives for interior work on a proposed project with Seigfrie, while Mileren and Aminet Gireave plan a Mountain Take Park vacation trip this Thursday morning.
Funeral services for Mrs. Amelia Horner Evans, aged well past eighty, will be held Thursday at 2 PM from the family residence. She was the eldest of twelve children of James G. Horner, lived in Lumberport and Parkersburg, and survived by a daughter, a brother, and several half-sisters including Mrs. Mary Goff, Mrs. Myra Atkinson, and Mrs. Susan Maymond. Burial at Cook's Cemetery follows services led by Rev. Ball Snodgrass.
Circus day arrives with a pony show and acrobatics to delight children and families. The event will be held on the Kant Sodjark grounds in the afternoon and evening, drawing large crowds from across the state to view acts once seen in other towns.
A stranger calling himself Rogers and his wife arrived at West Union claiming a wife ran away two weeks earlier. They seek her, calling her Tizzie Collins, with a man providing details to locate her in a private family. Authorities will aid a thorough search to persuade her to return home.
Inspector J. W. Paul and District Inspector Innec M. Kelley toured West Virginia’s coal districts. Paul praised recent mine safety progress, noted the Kanawha Valley’s booming coal output, and forecast rail and river transport expanding to handle production. He cited benefits to Clarkburg and Fairmont from regional coal growth.
J Ehret of Salem visited the city and explained a letter and poetry published in the paper. He says the letter was addressed to Allegheny Pa and never reached the recipient as it was opened by another person. He regrets the publication and notes the letter was a joke not intended to harm him or others.
Afr and Mr Lynn J Carskadon and child returned from a two week pleasure trip on the South Branch river. They enjoyed camping and flaking and found the shore crowded with plentiful sights.
A party of campers will join Professor Crew for a two week outing near Cowen. The professor enters the trip as part of the plan, with anticipation of joining the camping group for a period of travel and outdoor activity.
Manager Farrand books opening weeks at the Tradera Grand Opera House in Clarksville for September and October. The program features a string of acts including Youre, Globe stock stars, York State Folks, Ghosts, and Adelaide Thurston with A Chinese Honeymoon leading the first October week.
Legal proceedings continue as lawyers from Fairmont and Clarksburg join Salem Terminal Transportation Company in an injunction hearing. Judge John E. Felt presides with multiple named counsel from Fairmont Wheeling Moundsville and others attending. The session spans a day with preliminary argument already underway.
Reported game at East End Park between Clarkburg and Fairmont colored teams drew a large crowd. Umpired by Mr. Smith, Clarkburg dominated early and claimed a decisive win despite late Fairmont efforts.
The court of Tah eto W sustains referee Stout in a bankruptcy petition involving Tay enh dpatein and He' Battiman Vargada. Epstein, a non resident of Virginia, is asked to provide sworn testimony. Chixswow objects and Jabkenson requests a judge TA to refer the matter for an opinion. Papers retrieved indicate Epstein must supply the bond.
Joseph Cork, born August 25 1850 in Clarksburg West Virginia, died July 21 in Illinois after a brief illness. He was survived by Elsie J. Corey his wife of December 23 1875 and eight children seven sons. A respected businessman and loyal friend he was known for charity and steadfastness in duty. A large funeral procession followed his burial at Brisk Cemetery in Marshall highlighting the high esteem in which he was held.
An executive of Union Capital Life Company reports a substantial life policy payout. A trust check for twenty thousand dollars is issued for Sophia Ri Jackson and the heirs of the Jackson estate, tied to a Parkersburg policy. other notes reference Travis and a large 8000 figure in premium context.
Mrs. Adkins and Mrs. Banks mourn the loss of a baby and the infant’s mother from spinal meningitis. The infant died at home in Onton, after arriving ill. a funeral is planned with a viewing and burial at Elle View cemetery.
Local sports note confirms Sam Jones will join the city’s team next season as reported by Cecil B. Highland, manager of the Union Landspakie heater, with plans for a public appearance at upcoming events.
Bankruptcy court proceedings were held regarding Referens W. Brunke. The court addressed the implied deficits and potential liquidation aspects. Details remain unclear due to garbled OCR text.
The theater announces seating for an afternoon event with a planned show titled A Te Ge Cat. Manager Barpoli notes a future tour south and fall opera performances at the Parle. Dancers and ladies from Lindsahil are invited to attend and enjoy the company.
A local chiller contest offered a $20 prize but did not yield a winner. Northview Bras band and Glarkeburg Opers Hone Bam are involved with the Opera House band planning a response. The Opera House band may donate $80 to Northview if they perform on the terrace after the ceremony.
A special meeting of the Glirksbure Aerie of Eagles was held at One Do 5 Reel Hall on Pike Street Tuesday evening. The session aimed to activate charter members who endured prior ordeals and to address the pending changes to the organization.
The remains of Mrs. Sarah BH. Shay allen, mother of Dr. A. C. Showalter, died at her home here Thursday morning. They will be shipped to her former home at Independence, Preston County, on Thursday morning or train No. 2. The funeral will occur there Thursday afternoon.
At a meeting of the Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pything held in Parkersburg, deputy grand chancellors were appointed including S11 Gree Chikeburg B B Harevis Caykeburg Rev VS Smith Lane W Boyd Charles FR Johanan Whorlling and T K Jenkins Hitting ton.
Dy Je Te Payne returned nxt sight frm Mountain Take Park where he want in the excursion to hear Evangel int Main domes of Georgia speck. There were abet 52100 people im the big ae ditorium to Terr Flew. Jones ailirons we y able ome Only tee m from Clarksburg.
Local notes indicate a scheduled ball game this afternoon at Shinaston. Clues imply Ingiv Clarkisbirg may be involved and a win is anticipated, though the text is garbled and relies on fragmentary references to teams and timing.
Fragmented wire report from New York, August notes Corey's succession of Schwar and mixed market chatter. Reports mention Estrange, 324 Jas. Scfne Dulidineg, and Aetna plant. Trails include Pacific and Bay Street activity, police raids, and declines in Sharp & Bryan with broader market tensions.
The opening sale attracted 50 to 60 lots sold at the property with plans for erection of several houses. Purchasers from local town authorities were present and the sale proceeded with calm order. Officials indicated the option to withdraw or raise prices remains with the board, as the sale aims to clear the market.
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