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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1910
Page
1
Northern District of Virginia and West Virginia courts announce tentative schedule changes. Martinsburg Philippi Parkersburg Wheeling will shift to the second Tuesdays in specified months, affecting hearings in January May October and November.
Agnes Swan Gazley wife of the Waldo hotel proprietor died Friday morning in Clarksbury after a two week illness of typhoid fever. She cared for her nephew Frank Swan who also died, contracting the disease herself. A devoted church and club member, she leaves husband and parents and a brother George Swan. Funeral and burial planned in Clarksbury with services at Christchurch and a Masonic ceremony.
Charleston notes list several red letter days for schools including December 17 birthday events December 25 Christmas January 1 New Year birthday February 12 Washington’s Birthday March 9 and 10 first uniform examination April 4 and 5 diploma examinations May 13 American peace day June 9 second uniform examination and West Virginia Educational Association events June 14 to 16.
Dr D P Purinton chairman of the executive committee of the State Sunday School Association issues the official call for the annual state convention to be held in Ai ersburg May 2 3 4 He predicts the gathering will be the largest and best ever and notes arrangements for delegates comfort and a forthcoming attractive program including a dance.
About 200 workers at Sims & Company abort work at the B. and C. Improvements plant in Grafton after a failure to receive the usual shipment from Philadelphia. The strike, described as temporary, involves mainly foreign born laborers and is not expected to cause lasting delays.
Ema Cole of Phillip is reported recovering after a medical operation at a local hospital. Family and medical staff express cautious optimism as recovery progresses through the day.
Washington reports detail Rankin Wier's challenge to Janes A. Hughes for the Fifth district seat. The notice of contest cites alleged irregularities in Mingo and McDowell counties and claims of vote fraud in Mason county. Wiley has forty days to present evidence, Hughes forty to respond, then Wiley ten days for rebuttal.
The Democratic committee filed a report showing no spending in West Virginia during the recent campaign while the Republican committee spent 500 dollars to aid Mr. Sturgis in the Second district. Both national committees had little money and small district contributions across the country.
West Virginia announces appointments of fourth class postmen including Henry F. Jordan at Frazer's Bottom in Pocahontas County replacing A J McCoy, Floyd J Samples at Paxton in Clay County replacing Paxton who resigned, Arthur C Winters at Breedrove in Pleasants? and Honer D Rogers at Patton in Monroe County replacing a deceased official.
Last night the Water Works and Sewerage Board met with EB T Weir Truman J Lynch and J R Mc Clintock consulting engineers. An expert on site is to study the pumping plant to begin immediate repairs. Water service has been irregular for two weeks due to breaks and shut downs from the New York Continental Jewels Filtration Company contract. future service will improve.
Fragmentary OCR text referencing the Bowers family of Northview and an unclear discussion. No clear event, date, or identifiable details to establish a definitive news item. Further readable text needed to determine a specific action or notice.
Delegations from Ohio Valley met President Taft at the White House to press river and harbor priorities. The bill reduces overall funding for rivers and harbors, with Ohio River favored while Kanawha and other streams in West Virginia receive no new appropriations beyond existing provisions.
The Rev Dr M J Compton of Parkersburg West Virginia seeks national figures to speak at the dedication of the Fireto Methodist Episcopal church office in Parkersburg during the week of January 9. Senator Robert J Taylor Eddie known as Fiddling Hole and Senator Thomas P Gore of Oklahoma are mentioned as possible attendees if dates align with their schedules and travel.
Mr J Weaver once a hookkeeper for South Penn Oil Company joins Farmers Bank at Shinnaton following the resignation of Homery Hawker. Hawker moves to Miles in the hardware store of Leone Hawker & Co, stepping into new duties.
A fragmented report discusses a New York City audience debating insurance policy aims and governmental roles, criticizing misallocated funds. It mentions public figures and universities, including Judson and a Chicago connection, reflecting tensions over regulation and higher education finance.
Wires down left Clarksburg cut off from Pittsburg and Gincnar except via Baltimore with Western Union service disrupted nationwide.
In Vinopinds Indiana the jury found Mento Moore not guilty of murdering C E Gibson. The verdict prompted a loud cheer as Moore, described as a theater circuit manager, was carried from the courtroom by supporters. The trial lasted ten days and drew sensational attention.
Charters issued to Orr Goal Mining Company of Grat ton with works in Wilsonburn Harrison county and capital stock 25600. Incorporators include F M Orr C N Orr HF Orr A W Burdett of Grat ton C B Johnson of Clarksburg. The Great Northern Ol Oye Company of Buckhannon with works in Tennessee and capital stock 100000. Incorporators RB Cody G M Gribble D M Close EB MI. Cody and S M Gribble of Buckhannon Duplex City Gas Company of Parkerburgs to develop oil and gas funds in Wood county with capital stock 50900. Incorporators Gilbert Wat non J P Camden H Roy Wallen Chas B Kefauger and Montor Caldwoll of Parkeraburs. Rev Mr Pac Rev CH Peal Siaisurtet for Broad dye etcaeltnts sat tahoe Sis
Telegram from Jerusalem reports Bedouin forces killed over one hundred Christian inhabitants in Iserak within the Syrian vilayet in retaliation for the Bedouin chief execution. No American embassy staff were present at Keralk.
In the Shinnston oil pool, five wells produce over 100 barrels. The South Penn Company's No. 4 Donn Bartlett No. 4 and The Philadelphia Company's No. 7 T. L. Swiker are strong producers, while Groves & Parris' No. 4 Thompson Holtite also shows high output. Boith Penn Old County's No. 4 N. A. Rector and No. 2 J. A. Thompson produce 265 and 226 barrels respectively, the only wells in the southwest tower with such levels.
Word from Mingo county that Monty White of the Sixth Sanatorial district tendered his resignation as a member of the county court and as president of the board. no bar to life qualifying as member of the state senate noted. Details indicate formal action occurred in December.
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