Suicide by sheet rope in hotel closet room 13
Giinness Hendershot, about 30, a pharmacist at Welle & Haymaker's drug store, was found dead by hanging in a Waldo hotel closet door room 13. A love note to his mother and no clear cause were reported. he had been treated for nervous prostration and left the drug store with a companion Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiurry Hendershot
Waldo
Bits
Tetrick
Tin Colt
St. Mary's Hospital
Welle & Haymaker's
Victor Merriman
Weat Pike Street
Alex Leu
Bell
Welle
Hoenderahot
Mim Peck
Mr. Wells
F. B. Haymatcer
Hendemhot
Wallace pair wed in midweek ceremony
A marriage notice reports C Robinson and Sarah Lo Asherste, both of Wallace, were married on Wednesday. The ceremony was attended by local residents and marks a new union for the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Robinson
Sarah Lo Asherste
Wallace
Pastor Installed at Mannington Church
Rev B A Lindemuth welcomed as new pastor at First Presbyterian Mannington during installation ceremony led by Rev Dr W A Cook. Presiding clergyman Rev Willem M Hudson of Clarksburg, with prayers by Rev TH G Stoetzer of Fairmont and charge to congregation by Rev Dr M A Buchanan of Morgenton. Lindemuth, a West Virginia University graduate, last served in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Mannington
B. A. Lindemuth
Willem M. Hudson
Clarksburg
W. A. Cook
Wheeling
M. A Buchanan
Morgentons
TH. G.stoetzer
Fairmont
Mr. Lipdenruth
W. WV. U
Ohio
Freeman brothers travel to birthplace after long absence
T Freeman and his two Freeman brothers, prominent Lewis County farmers, visited their birthplace near Marshall Virginia on Wednesday to spend two weeks with relatives. J T Freeman has not returned in 28 years and the other brother in 48 years, renewing ties with kin they have not seen long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Freeman
Jane Lew
My Freeman
Lewis County
Marshall
J. T. Freeman
Wallis Honored by Morgantown Hosts at High Street Home
Mrs Isa Hays entertained a small group of friends at her High street Morgantown residence this week. The gathering served as a compliment to Mr and Mrs E S Wallis of Clarkspire. Mr Wallis was a university student in the early 1920s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isa Hays
High Street
Morgantown
E. S. Walle
Clarkspire
Wallis
Entertaining Club Hosts Mrs Lew At Mulberry Street Home
The Wednesday Evening Club was entertained this afternoon by Mrs W H Lew at her Mulberry street home. Fancy work provided interest until six, when supper was served for the guests.
Thurman Uving Stroke Touches Thurman Kin
Sy Associated Press notes grandson of former Ohio senator Allen G Thurman has a stroke and is described as dying. County Clerk Charles F Holden has been ill but improving. X McCann, ex-resident, arrives from Macon Ga to buy a carload of West Virginia roadsters for shipment south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colu Mats. G
Allen G. Thurman
United States
Ohio
Roadsters
X. ¥. McCann
Macon
West Virginia Roadsters
Flood claims sixty lives in Clifton disaster
Dispatches report a great flood swept Clifton yesterday killing sixty people and destroying many business buildings. The flood wrecked the Arizona Copper Company Amobotus plant and tore out miles of track on the Arizona and Mexico railroad. Clifton lies in a narrow valley near the western edge of Arizona with about 500 residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Phoenix
Ariz
Dec
Clifton
Arizona Copper Company
Arizona and Mexico
Wastern Ile
Arizona
Letters From Children To Santa Claus At Telegram Office
Teens sent bags of mail to Santa Claus via the Telegram office as letters pour in for his Northland workshop. Readers are urged to mail letters to Mr Santa Claus care Telegram Clarkabure West Virginia with the provided address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Olf
Great Dark Forest
Northland
Clarksbars
Santa
Sheriff Busy With Summons For Circuit Court Term
The sheriff and deputies prepare to serve sixty summonses for the circuit court term starting Tuesday. Among them is Abe Scott, colored, charged with the killing of George Ridgeway at West Fork months ago, along with many other criminal cases to be heard in the upcoming sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif
Abe Scott
George Ridgeway
West Fork
Henry White Escapes Jail Near Lebanon After Killing Officer
Henry White, a Black man previously convicted of fatally shooting Officer George Basore in Franklin, escaped from jail at Lebanon by breaking rock doors. Bloodhounds were sent from Dayton to pursue. In other news the Civic Club of Dayton planned a meeting at the Wade Hotel to elect officers and discuss duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Henry White
Negrin
George Basore
Franklin
Jall
Lebanon
Woman's
Ctrle Club
Wade Hotel
Roosevelts Message Given In A Nutshell
The message condemns corporate campaign contributions and urges governmental rights of appeal in criminal cases. It discusses labor issues like reasonable hours, child labor restriction, and wages, favors withdrawal of public commands from settlements, supports inheritance tax and American shipping, urges currency reform, and calls for reforms in the Philippines, army, and navy while stressing prompt, exact justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Condemns Corporation
Diecusnes
United States
Inter
Army
Navy
Bette Seater Eee
Grant District Oratorical Society to Hold 1907 Contests
Teachers are notified that the Grant District Oratorical Society will hold two contests early in 1907. Boys compete in a noted event and girls in recitation, with at least four representatives per heat. Teachers should select finalists by December 20, and supporters are urged to contribute to fund prizes up to 25 dollars. Address O W Ludwig for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Grant District
O. W. Ludwig
Trainer Wilson to Buy String at Pasig Tipton Sale
Tuesday's New York Telegraph reports Pasig Tipton horse sale in progress at Madison Square Garden with prominent buyer J Hooker Wilson 418. He seeks new string of racers and may train them at Clarkebore. Wilson previously bought and trained several horses for Ellsworth Cork two years ago. current interest with Cork unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Telegraph
Madison Square Garden
J- Hooker Wilson
Clarkebore
Hart in Railroad Wreck Victims Named in Indiana
CHICAGO December. The Cincinnati Chicago Limited train on the Mon railroad wrecked near Frankfort Indiana early today. Eighteen passengers injured. No fatalities. Names include Frank Kalley Frankfort Charles Cromwell Frankfort M L Davis Frankfort David Mabbett Mason Indiana John Whicox Hamilton Ohio P B Garber Hamilton Head injuries reported Samuel D Murray Oxford Ohio James B Boyles Kilmore Indiana Mary Milner Sedalia Missouri Frank Coulter Thomas McDaniel William Kenyon George Cullom in Frankfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pram
Chicago
Frankfort
Frank Kalley
Mary Milner
Sedalia
Frank Coulter
Thomes McDaniel
Wiliam Kenyon
George Cullom
Lyon Qualifies as Administrator of Estate
Sills Lyon qualified Wednesday as administrator of the estate of his brother, the late Samuel Lyon, with bond of 3500 dollars signed by Hueh and Bessie Lyon as sureties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sills Lyon
Samuel Lyon
Hueh
Bessie Lyon
G A R Ladies to Meet at L O F Ballroom
The Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic will hold a meeting Thursday evening at a local hall. All members are urged to attend promptly to discuss important matters of report and duty per the order of the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Repubtc
F. Ball
Deserters Henry Custer and William Muir Ordered to Brooklyn Navy Yard
Lieutenant Nicholas White reports two U S Navy deserters Henry Custer and William Muir were captured after claiming they left service. Commander Swift confirms a $20 reward for their delivery to the USS Connecticut and transportation orders were sent to the officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Custer
William Muir
Nicholas White
United States Navy
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Fried
Naval Service
Leutenant Whyte
Commander Swift
Navy Yard
Brooklin
Mate
Custer
U.S
Connecticut
Homeseekers Trip a Big Success on Texas Visit
F B Morris reports the home seekers excursion to Texas a complete success. Four special carloads of emigrants and prospects, mostly from the North and East, acquired property or took options. They praised the country and climate, noting irrigation by artesian wells and a canal from the Rio Grande. Locals Harry Primm, J A McCout, and Br Lamar joined, with others planning return or investment. Morris plans another trip in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Morris
Texas
Gulf Coast Irrigation Company
Chicago
Rio Grande
Harry Primm
Raymondsville
Tex
J. A McCtout
Brownsville
Br. Lamar
Salon
Mexico
Southern Paclic Railroad Company
W. S. Williams
Judge Lynch Refuses Injunction in Grafton Bridge Case
Judge Charles W. Lynch of the thirteenth circuit refused the injunction in Charles M. Glenn et al v County Court of Taylor County. The decision, mailed Tuesday, holds the county court had legal authority to build the bridge, disqualifies no single commissioner, and denies the relief sought to restrain sheriff’s tax collections and payments to contractors. The ruling notes substantial questions remain for future consideration and that the case awaits further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Lenin
Circuit Court of the Thirteenth Circuit
Thin State
Charles M. Glenn
County Court of
Taylor County
Grafton
Robert E. Phillips
Fetterman
Gratton District
John H. Henry
Alysia Morrow
Raying
Taden Lynch
Primipx
Jeyles
Tury
Bridget
Te Sherif
Mlegel Sach
Phillipe
Lynch
Ione
Phillips
Henry
Kermiss a Fine Entertainment at Grand Opera House
A lively program at the Grand Opera House in Clarkaburg benefited the library fund. The event featured tableaux with 100 girls and boys, a German drill, Irish impersonations, a Turkish drill, and a finale titled Violet. Mrs A Weller directed with notable order and skill, leaving the audience impressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Clarkaburg
Ziria
A. Weller
Salem
Tattee
State Federation to Hold Meeting in Charleston
Charleston December 5 reports strong interest in the State Federation of Labor meeting opening Wednesday Fall 15. John Nugent of United Mine Workers district 17 will preside. The federation includes allied trades plus about 200 delegates from districts statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
State Federation of Labor
Wueeday
John Nugent
United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
Ebiaf
Federation
Ane
Imeilature
Seudon
Allied Trade Anja
Cie
Iste
Ehleseexion
Reverend Witkest to Preach at Bridgeport Baptist Church
The Rev. George W. Witkest of Massachusetts will preach a sermon this Sunday at the Bridgeport Baptist Church. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Witkest
Massachusetta
Wii
Tamperines
Decacibar Wis
Baptist Church
Bridgeport
Law Qualifies Tames I Law Bat as administrator of mis
Court records show James Taw Hey bondsman posts 99 900 with the Trust Guardian Company as surety to qualify the administrator for the will of a Mississippi state matter. The action names a guardian and bond details in a probate proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tames I Law
Watatn
Mis
James Taw Hey
Cate Nana
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Giinness
Heason
EB. A. Tenderahot
Powhattan Point
Belmont County
Seurnaer
Wilrontarm
Mannington Church
William Hudson
Freeman
Thurman Uving
Holden
Charies F. Holden
Denver
Villey
Care Telegram
Clarkabure, W.va
Beret Eeeeeetet
Comluge
Negri
Safle
Oratorical Society
Wilson
Thornty
Chicinuati
New Frankfort, Incl
LYON
G. A. R. Ladies
Jirny Custer
Wiliam Muir
Gulf
City of Grafion
Charles Lynch
Abscmad
Kermiss
Library Fund
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