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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1905
Page
1
A civil bill filed in the circuit court accuses directors and officers of a stock association of fraudulent issuance of bonds, mismanagement, and embezzlement. Plaintiffs seek removal of the receiver and appointment of a stockholder to oversee affairs, alleging insufficient capital and improper transfers to private gains.
A special committee, including M. McAndrew and Dr W P Golt, met Monday to discuss preliminary steps for public subscription to fund a dam project. No decisions were made as to rebuilding the Point mill or constructing a new dam near the railroad embankments. The committee adjourned to reconvene next Friday afternoon.
An order directs further troop movements to Parkersburg for National Guard buildup with a special Baltimore and Ohio train. Companies M G T A will assemble at multiple depots including Derry Alta Punneltoy Grafton and Clarksburg with arrivals around midmorning. The band departs Shinnstean for Clarkburg at 8:50 a.m. This mobilization uses West Virginia routes to reach Tomsnelson and Belington en route to Graton.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a monument or gravestone in Harrison County. It mentions Wells yard on West Pike Street and a granite stone, placed at Wells forces, with a price of 650 and an intended erection in a local cemetery to honor a father figure. The text is garbled and includes stray names and places.
Southern Pine buys Stout Lumber Company with Law Stout as former owner. Purchasers plan to run both Stout and Southern Pine plants in full, consolidate business, move East Main street plant, and lease management to Stout and Austin Smith. Final transfer expected by mid month. Mr Stout to help manage Tellico Lumber Company in Tennessee and relocate by Sept 1.
Santh White, aged colored woman, died Saturday evening at the home of Benjamin Morris near Bridgeport. The remains were interred Sunday afternoon at two o'clock in the Sydney Haymond slaveyard near Quite Dell. She was RO years old. She was raised by William and Sallie Davisson and Haymond family.
Mrs Waldeck of Weston visiting her daughter Aire. Cher of Broad Oaks taken to the City hospital Monday with dysentery. Mike Minnie Douglas of Broad Oaks admitted Saturday evening for mood poisoning treatment.
First Lieutenant Watkins of Captain McDonald’s Waldo Wed Cines brigade returned from a period away today. He visited summer resorts including Grafton Oakland Mr. Take Dark and key points between this city and Deer Park. Watkins will resume duties as he comes to rejoin his post with several souvenirs from the trip.
The annual Baptise Sunday school picnic is held on the old faith grounds today under the supervision of the superintendent Eld. Rough, with a quiet but large gathering. Attendees enjoy the outing and community fellowship.
The first annual reunion and picnic of Clarkabax Wilsonturg and Adanmeton af outed Suleniy aims to unite members with a monster parade, athletic events, and speeches. Participants will share baskets, with prizes for best parade appearance, and the event seeks to become a permanent feature for local L O C E members.
The funeral and burial of I V Prunity Esq took place at Wis Tate home at Avon Doddride county at 3 o clock Monday afternoon. The phenyaits were conducted by ev Archin Johnson. Attending from this yiluwe and decom panying the remains overland were Qurtis EB Brunt y James Post Mise ila Mise Ollie Parrill and Stephen William. Mr Prunty died Saturday in City hospital from stomach trouble ix weeks ago he underwent an operation and apparently grew better his stomach trouble said him wo tenth finally relieved Him. Mr Pranty was in his fifty ffth year and had been a prominent and well to do farmer. Surviving two sons Curtie EB Pranty of this city contractor and builder and Emory Pranty of Avon and three daughters Mrs Nena Sperry and Missley Pranty of Avon and Miss Alice Pranty of Mt Lake Park. The deceased was an active member of Locust Grove Methodist Protestant church and a man of strong character and sterling worth.
A Myers department store in Albany collapsed today after about 300 people were inside. More than 100 were among the wreck, with forty dead estimated and many injured. Rescue efforts recovered seventy five by seven p m, with crews noting many trapped beneath debris and still unaccounted for.
Charles P. Swint of Weston, receiver for Talbott grocery, stated he is handling several lawsuits filed against the concern. He said he is officially engaged on the matter and is looking after related cases as they progress.
A Salem news item describes a Sunday school and junior group picnic in the park. Rev Larkin Bowers led the event with Misse Dorry Perino assisting, and a train arrival noted Tuesday morning.
A fragmented report describes the regular monthly meeting of the printers union in TammeLage. Mrnulay Hight attended. routine tasks and duties were noted, with a focus on standard duties and attendance.
Franke Shuttleworth and Ty Shildeon reportedly have whooping cough at their home on Thompeon Street. The younger child’s conviction is described as serious, while the others are said to be recovering and getting along.
State Marshal B D Hupp of Parkersburg, who infiltrated bootlegger rings, captured Dave Mateer aboard a West Virginia Central train near Hendricks while Mateer allegedly sought to flee the state with whiskey sold in Tucker County. Mateer faced federal indictment and possible bond set at $200, with trial slated for October in federal court here.
The board, led by Hon Wile Tariner, opened bids for school offerings. It has rented the Maritime hotel building to use five rooms for the year while the West Main Street Yost building and West Pike rooms will not be used for school purposes.
Topsy, owned by George B. Lattimer, a millionaire, is entered for the big event tomorrow with one thousand dollars at stake. The horse has drawn interest from many persons acquainted with its career as the race approaches.
A fragmented note discusses someone named Carl Shit planning a Europe journey. It mentions potential departure and lingering arrangements, with unclear spelling and phrasing but signals travel intent and possible obstacles to leaving. The text centers on an individual seeking to depart for Europe and the unsettled state of plans.
Doctors relocate from the Odd Fellows building to 21 and 214 in the Oafe Hall structure within Weel Main area while the old site is razed. Captain Burke, conductor of the Pittshore flyer, spends two days of vacation in the city traveling from Fairmont to Rithwood.
The brass band receives praise at a luncheon where Mr. Fal Orden introduces the group. Ed Henry offers a brief speech and the band earns support, with plans for a concert to be announced soon.
An injunction was issued Monday evening restraining the Reserve Gas Company from drilling a well on John Morrison's farm at Wilkburn. Morrison contends the lease has expired and the company has no right to drill.
A reader letter from Clarksburg musicians decries evictions affecting local orchestras. It questions why town musicians must travel for work and defends Clarksburg’s music scene against outsiders and rival performances.
A jolly hunting and fishing party will depart tomorrow morning for Stout Mills in Gilmer County to fish for the next five days. The group includes Tease Waltas, Marshall Winton, B Harper, and other listed members. AML orders frosh Gah may be Ter33 if tenum 1 par's case, but no order for executor will be filled.
Work began Monday to tear down the T. O. O. F. hall on Main Street. The structure is being razed to clear the site for a new three story building to rise on the corner.
Report notes eleven candidates passed the teachers examination with about twenty years of age. Two specials or certificates were issued. The county superintendent has received the results and will finalize records.
An enthusiastic opening session of the Fairfield county teachers institute featured Dr S K Arbuthnot and Prof T Kemper addressing teachers on education and fractions. Enrollment reached 216 with many local educators present, and plans for continuing sessions and an evening social were announced.
Sam Core, described as the more man, appears in a sparse notice naming Val Jopimm Hukiner for a forthcoming duty related to a World War marine worker role.
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