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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1903

Page

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Slease Buys Cowan & Co In Quick Wall Street Deal

Edward C. Sloane & Co. purchases Joseph Cowan & Co. in a landmark half‑million dollar deal. The rapid negotiations cut months of typical setup, uniting Sloane backed by Edward TC. Sloane & Co. with Cowan’s extensive network across New York and several out‑of‑town branches.

Tineph Cowan Siyebeck Menara, Cawan & Co Broadway New York City East Kittyminth Street Boston Huffalo Philadelphia Baltimore Washington D.C Newark Slease Brandy Cleveland Ohio Detroit Wheeling W. Va Youngstown Makersport Acs Steubenville Gilurkabung New Castle Fairmont Parkersburg W Va Edward ,Tc. Sloane & Co Fdine Dwn United States Mttebire New York Nease & Co Ledweer Pittsburg Hingly

Vaudeville Performs Continuous at Union Land Theater

The Carroll Comedy company headlines a run of high quality vaudeville as warm weather boosts patrons at Union Land Theater. A matinee Saturday is expected to draw families, with new acts and a policy shift toward continuous performances and free ladies seats on a paid ticket night.

Union Land Theater USA Lust Mintinee Hurry Tracy Carrol Comedy Company Carroll Great Gay Clarkaburg

District Deputy Addresses Lodge

Alexander Foreman of Grafton spoke to the Clarksburg lodge of the Woodmen of the World at the K of P building. A large crowd attended as season interest grew and officers were elected for the new term including R. Shackelford as C. C. W and TL. McWhorter as Banker.

Alexander Foreman Grafton Clarksburg The Woodmen of the World K of P R. Shackelford TL. McWhorter Ft .M. Ernst Joseph Bigger A.D. Vie Guy F. Fler Taxter Watchman KC. Brooks

Officer of Childrens Home Arrives to Aid Charleston Institute

Roy D. Rayfield, district superintendent and secretary of the Children's Home at Charleston, has arrived to work on the institute's interests. He will preach at the First Baptist Church in the morning and evening sessions.

Charleston Roy. Dd. Rayfield Tae First Baptist Church

Danville man injured while hanging tobacco signs

George Noell of Danville, a handsawman for J. Reynolds Tobacco at Winston, N C, was injured while tacking up signs near the Waldo hotel. He drove a tack through his left hand, causing painful but not dangerous wounds.

George Noell Danville Aalenman HK. J. Reynolds ‘Tobacco Company Winston N.C Waldo Hotel

King's Daughters Bake Sale At Clarksburg Store

The King's daughters of Goll My E church announce a sale of bread pies cakes chicken and salads. The sale is on Saturday August 8 1903 starting at 1 PM at the Clarksburg Produce company store opposite the north door of the post office in Pike.

King’s Daughters Goll My E. Church Clarksburg Produce Company Pike

Transfer team runs away at St Charles road scene

A transfer team's frightened escape in an alley near Main Street to Third was halted by Alex Michael and others. A wheel was bent but no injuries reported. New arrival: a dancing baby girl appeared at the home of Mr. and Mrs. CQ Stout on Wednesday morning. Motler and baby are doing nicely.

St. Charles Carder AE Alex Michael Mr. CQ Stout Edw Sieman & Con New York Penltix

Posse Tracks Down Local Assassin Suspect

A posse pursuing a dangerous suspect offers a reward of 9000 dollars for the capture. They tracked a man named Taylor to woods near Burnville where two shots were fired before he escaped. Juvelius located him and hopes to capture the suspect today.

Bo Omer Oake Taplor Ian Marlon Furr Arerile Taylor Ome Burnville Iti Pasar Juvelius

Money Obtained Under False Pretenses Arrest in Clarksburg

Hugh Morrison of Bridgeport is jailed on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses after promising funds from the Hallimore and Ohio railroad to F C Carlin and collecting 6 50. He was arrested in Bridgeport by Chief of Police and brought to Clarksburg where a magistrate will set a hearing. An infant Ada Goffman four months died of dysentery in Mont. burial at TeFelock Hanatonl cemetery Thursday.

Clarksburg Hugh Morrison Bridgeport Swaitin W. Guy Merritt Morrison Hallimore & Ohi Railroad Company F.C. Carlin Riley Chorzwaf Ada Goffanan He J. Coffman Mont TeFelock Hanatonl

Repainting Stage Scenery at the Tradere Grand Opera House

Dodge & Co in charge of repainting the Trad ere Grand opera house stage scenery under A. M. Rogers the scenic artist. A force works to finish before the opening play at month end. The old scenery receives freshening up after a harsh look last year.

FW. Dodge & Co A. M. Rogers Ue Opera House

Light show of gas flow in Salem district oil fields

In Salem district South Penn Oil Co completed No 2 on the R G Davis farm with early indications of production. West of Weston Lewis county Reserve Oil Co reports drilling progress and limited output while South Penn and others report shipments and balances including Lima and Russ oil totals.

Salem South Penn Oi Company Southsean Oil Company Lima

Relative of the Goffs Dies in Kansas

George Br. Tingle, a former Wheeling merchant who visited here years ago, died in Wichita Kansas on Wednesday at about 76. The remains were shipped to Wheeling with burial set for Saturday. The deceased was related to the Goffs of Wheeling.

George BR. "Tingle Wheeling Witchita Kan Wodnewlay

Harmer and Foster Back Dayence Against Carter Race

Tar dion officials and the prosecuting attorney Je ML Foster reportedly oppose taking the lien law as the court judgeship election nears. Haver backs Dayence with strong campaign energy, mirroring past efforts.

Excurionists Head to Atlantic City and Resorts

A large group from Clarksburg departs for Atlantic City and other eastern resorts for a summer outing. Among those leaving are Ward and family, Mary, Emmett Gill, Joe Atul, Toft Dhuraday, Will Hayne, Nettleton, and Dr J W Pigott. Others plan a brief escape to Cape May and nearby destinations, with trips expected to last about two weeks.

Atlanta Homis Ward Wn Mister Mea William Burke Saul Diwuihper Mins Mary Emmett Gill Joe Atul Herns Will Hayne Ee Steinger Businesome Pe Nettleton Watts Lanberd Company Atlantic City Cape May Weil

County Clerk Charlee Holton Returns From Benefits Trip

County Clerk Charlee F. Holton returned after a 10 day vacation visiting Cleveland Detroit Mackinaw Buffalo and Niagara Falls. The trip highlighted a national Sigma Chi Praternity meeting with a focus on fraternal benefits and fellowship.

Charlee F. Holton Cleveland Detroit Mackinaw Buffalo Niagara Falls

Guirinan Takes Summer Vacation From Kewnlne Hospital

Mise Guirinan leaves Kewnlne hospital on Sunday to return home at Rinington for a two week summer vacation.

Mise Guirinan Kewnlne Hospital Eave Sanday Rinington

Bathing in the Briny Deep Vacation Notice

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a trip to Atlantic City and a vacation period. It includes garbled phrases about a bookkeeper and a company, with no clear events, dates, or entities to establish a full report. The readable portion suggests a seaside outing during a planned break.

Pulleton Reviews West Virginia Ministry and Conference Power

Rev Dr Pulleton surveys Thirty Year Work in the West Virginia Ministry. He discusses bishop oversight, district appointments, quarterly conferences, and preacher fortunes, noting tensions between presiding elders and bishops and describing cases of pastoral discipline and loyalty within the church.

Pulleton West Virgitia Huxo Mittigiers Predding Elitem Ure Peo Asme Nean Fennion Mick Christian Evler Mike Thesia Providence Fullerton Anil Imac Ihn

West Virginia Fair Speed Program Arranged

Superintendent Frank F Moore of the West Virginia Central Agricultural and Mechanical society has organized the speed events for the upcoming fair. The schedule includes Wednesday September 5 at 2:20 PM with races and reserved entry fees noted, though some lines are garbled in the text.

Frank FR. Moore West Virginia Central Agricultural and Mechanical Society

Gentry Brothers Show Here at Ball Grounds

Gentry Brothers bring a famous trained animal show to the Ball Grounds with two performances today at 1 afternoon and 7 evening. The program features a trainer monkey, ponies, a baby elephant, and a bold free act, drawing large crowds and praise for its humor and apparent animal intelligence.

Ball Grounds Cinging Bella

Charksburg Coasted as Visitors Edge Wildcats in Ugly Half

Reported chaos clouds Cenfentn Kall Ket Titi era as Clarksburg baseball squad battles in the East End. Captain Smith leads the visitors with Lindsey and Awaductt cited, while late drama tests the feisty hometown defense.

Captain Smith Charksburg Kocketta Clarksburg Shinnsto Waa Ind Awaductt Cleksburg

Incomplete injunction case at Mie Street delays ruling

Proceedings in an injunction matter stalled as no final order was issued by the judge. A decision was not ready within days, with submissions and remarks by counsel noted and the court awaiting further study.

Finter Palin

Sentiment Abroad and Market Rumors Stir New York

Rumors of big market moves and a volatile sentiment sweep New York on August 6. Reports from the Stock Exchange indicate bulls abroad and cautious trading at home with notable activity in the Brooklyn and Manhattan markets and mentions of major rail and utility stocks.

New York Anguet The Stock Exchange Fovealte

Pleasure gathering hosted by Dr Pletcher in Ler Lotean Mochanie

Dr Pletcher entertained a group of young people on Ler Lotean Mochanie street Wednesday in honor of her sister Mien Mand Wad Hill of Kirksville Missouri and friend Mins Ollig A Sibler of Parkersburg. The evening featured a game of Flimch and an engaging guessing game won by Siva Joy Baw. Delights were served in the dining room by the hosts in white attire. The house was festively decorated for a formal event with about twenty guests in attendance.

Pletcher Ler Lotean Mochanie Street Wednesley Mien Hill Kirksville Mins Ollig Sibler Parkersburg Siva Joy Baw USA

Funeral of Mrs. Showalter in Evansville

The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Showalter mother of Dr. Al Showalter of Evansville hospital occurred Thursday morning in Evansville. Dr. Showalter and wife were attended by his brother O. L. Stowa of West Union and sister Mrs A Mason of Philippi. Mrs. Showalter died morning at 5 o clock from complications of advanced age.

Sarah KL al. W. Showstler Ramee Hospital Thie City Evansville Showallar Amd Wifn O. Ly Stowa West Union A. Mason Philipp Showalice Advanced Axe

Work on New Building Stone Factory Progress

Cle Edmundue of Clarkatsurg chamber oversees interests of the company for the manufacture of Toml et-Sigsatone. He toured the proposed site at Tardall with Van As Tarracee and others including Gherilt Grenberry Barrgekesnay Néday and Morgan town officials.

CL. Edumunde Clarkatsurg

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