11 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1905
Page
1
Fragmented OCR describes blood flowing in Riga during a night of upheaval. It mentions government actions, executive committees, and arrests of workers and post telegraph employees in Moscow, with references to local councils and disorder.
A freak specimen at Meadowbrook fair draws attention as a White Plymouth Rock hen incubates an unusually formed centipede in straw from a banana. The secretaries of the Clarksburg Poultry and Pet Stock Association plan to exhibit the odd creature at the second annual show on the 20th to 22nd of this month, urging visitors to view the unique exhibit.
The regular term of the county court assembled with members present. Resignation of Fustin and appointment of George F. Gordon as his successor noted. Road overseers, county assessors, and related matters discussed. Mason and Lire named viewers for lands in Coal district. Shinn exonerated from personal property taxes. G. Harper named administrator of the estate of Ai Stout, deceased.
Within the past week the State Board of Dental Examiners issued indictments against four to five individuals accused of practicing dentistry without licenses. Names include Tr Yan Voorhis and Tyraf, with others linked to Parsons and Wo Va. Prosecutions expected to continue with additional line-by-line updates.
The Hibernian Order appointed a nurse to care for Patrick Com, who was injured in a fall at Contennjd. The telegram reports his injuries and notes a caretaker was assigned to assist him in the afternoon.
Four investors from Whitn ey Bri ers have found in one family a link to the Whitn ey Bros. Bel in Marmion selects the Wending as the season nears. The Whitnes face the Fo Bee Theeday night at 8 oclock for the YMCA girls course. Season course tickets are scarce with a few left at $100. Single admissions ten cents.
Union No 246 Carpenters and Joiners of America elected officers for the coming year at a Saturday night meeting. President W D McWhorter, Vice President E W Wal Moke, Financial Secretary L B Rie tunharnee, Corresponding Secretary M M L Hradford, Treasurer Tamis Stealey, Conductor Charles C Taco, Chaplain W Stitzer, Trustee It Be Waliluck. Installation for 40 members scheduled for the following Saturday night.
The board of directors of the asylum will hold a special meeting at Wayne for choosing a successor to Supl. Kunst who recently resigned. It is likely Dr. Steele of Moundsilly will be selected for the post.
Minnie Paugh wife of Ramet Panzh died Sunday at 2 in Alta Vista from consumption. Survived by husband, child, sister and brother. J L Alltop listed as mail clerk. Remains sent to Glenville Gilmer county tomorrow for funeral and burial.
The store’s holiday window decor stands out in the season, drawing attention on Main Street. The festive scene aims to capture the spirit of the sol holiday season despite the lack of real snow, reflecting local shoppers and a cheerful storefront.
Relmond, a colored woman named Liszie Relmond, was released from jail Saturday after serving a portion of a sixty day sentence for conducting a house of ill repute.
Washington DC December 12 Postmaster General George B Cortelyour has filed his annual report to Congress. It spans 90 pages detailing the U S mail system goals include firmer postmaster fitness rules tighter carrier compensation methods better free delivery organization and stricter franking privilege limits prior to reforms in mail matter classification and delivery practices.
The Rosbele Lesti company of twenty people arrived in the city last evening and goes to Weston today. They open a five night engagement at the ranch tomorrow evening with Not Guilty. A Mill Girl's Ton ar will be presented Wednesday evening, touted as a moral lesson for young girls.
The fiftieth ninth Congress committees are listed with chairmen for Ways and Means Payne and Appropriations Tichey Tuchelary Jenkins Foregin Affairs Coast and Post Roads Overstreet Trent Affairs Cowper Coinage and Weighty an nres Southerd Rivers Frebars Burton Merchant Marine Fisheries Grnsvenor Census Crampacker Printing C J Landis Members include Grtvenor Watson Frick Keifer Gaines and Kennedy among others with committee roles and names.
The Agriculture Department reports winter wheat acreage at 1.841 million acres, a 0.6 percent rise from 1904, with crop condition at 15.941 percent. Also notes Supreme Court declined to fix a date to hear motions in the Clarary Powers case. Davis, county assessor, visited the upper district from Zypho.
Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson, a famed naval hero of the Spanish American War, arrived in Clarksburg from Indianapolis on Sunday night and spoke Monday morning at Breckenroth. He visited Col. Henri Haysnened and met Cal Faymond's party, recalling his role sinking the Merriman in Santiago harbor and the explosion that made him famous.
The Jirob Bloch Tailoring company buys the stock and business of Cohen and Bynisted, updating the shop with new paint and fixtures. W. M. Focker will head the tailoring department, bringing renewed Merchant tailoring standards to Clarkeburg. Weston P. Bloch commits to earn the public patronage.
Copstables Leo Coffman and Frei Ai led two raids in Salem at 5 AM arresting Bryan alias Mirelodoma and Nixon. Four men were taken in for questioning on running a speakeasy after warrants sworn by W N Fisher before Justice Burgard.
Samuel W Gordon tendered his resignation from the equaty court on Monday to move to the Center Branch area and the resignation was accepted. George H Gordon was appointed to fill the vacancy and qualified by opening court with bond. Gordon had been elected justice of the peace in 190 and reelected in 1904 serving five years and gaining wide public confidence. The new magistrate assumes duties with promising prospects according to local Telegram.
Circuit court opens tomorrow with a brief regular term expected to last few days. Grand jury work fills the first three days, followed by a slate of criminal cases Friday and Saturday. Next week concentrates on civil and equity matters as numerous indictments are anticipated with about 150 witnesses summoned.
Report states miners complain of sheep theft linked to mining sites. Evidence suggests foreigners involved in mining stole animals. several pelts found in woods. Authorities plan systematic efforts to arrest and punish the offenders.
Newport Ky Dec 11 The paper reports in the Robert Weaver and wife murder case that there is no agreement that the deaths are connected. The narrative notes that a man named McDyer killed his wife and then committed suicide.
Cap Brown a coal operator and foreman died today in Tillsbury from stomach trouble. Captain S S Brown was aged and a respected local figure in the coal region.
In Wheeling West Virginia today a man named 14 Tennus Joseph Snyder shot his wife and then killed himself. The woman died while the rest of the family is expected to recover.
An experienced printer from Waynesburg joins the Telegram force as job printer after arriving Sunday night from New Martinsville. He begins duties Monday morning, bringing skill and industry to the newspaper office.
The Big Well at Adee N. Gell farm Laneh on Rock Camp development recently yielded 200 to 250 barrels daily. Revival services proceed at Trapttat sharch in Weel Milford led by Rev. L. W. Tielden with positive outlook. Dr. C. Ti. Helden of Chicago, aiding Rev. R. B. McDinel, to preach several sermons at Milford Servicers SP 1st. Ernest TL. Pigott, county assessor for the lower district, visited Stinnston.
Washington D C November thirteen report details a secret papal ceremony in which ten cardinals and four foreign bishops were consecrated. The event, attended by about thirty cardinals, established a broad apostolic slate including notable figures from Harvard Brown University and notable U S church leaders.
The sale Saturday of the personal property of the Inte Ai Stout on Brushy Park amounted to about gat and was ciied by M N B Good win for Lloyd G Horner, the administrator. Among the property sold were two ten-dollar shares of Harrison County Herald stock, which brought one dollar and thirty five cents, or four cents on the dollar.
Prisoners escaped from the Martinsburg county jail Saturday with concealed tools hidden in shoes. B. Block, charged with robbery of merchant C. S. Butts and guard Harry Redmond were captured and sent to the penitentiary for eighteen months for larceny.
New York December 11 cyclists finish the six day race at Madison Square Garden despite fatigue and cranky moods. Rost and Folger lead the New York team with a first prize of 1 000. Other prize winners include Wanting names and team pairs earning 97050 and 8600 totals. Final payout totals 4 550.
Christmas services were conducted Saturday and Sunday for an obituary bare organized recently in Mouril sill. Linkletter arrived Saturday evening and led the gathering at the courthouse, marking the community’s first observance for the group.
The funeral of Barslet Mille, aged 19, who died at his home, was held Saturday. Typhoid fever caused his illness, with burial at the Mt Tabor church cemetery on Monday following.
Miss Emma Rogers resigns from her role at the Telegram after serving with ability for many months.
In a sudden death today in New York City, city officials and Associated Press journalists reported the event. Authorities have not released further details as the investigation begins.
The Catholic bazaar will run three evenings starting tomorrow at 5 PM in Centennial Hall to raise funds for the proposed Heya School. The venue features a decorated wall, new lights, a rear kitchen, and servings of supper and refreshments. Fancy articles, toys, and various basement items will be sold, with coffee served at the Waldo Building by F B Wallis. The public is warmly invited and encouraged to attend.
Street cars were promised to run to the new fair grounds by December but delays persist due to ironwork supply issues from iron works firms. Delays affect track near the Odd Fellow building on Main Street as shipments face weather and flood-related interruptions. Once iron work arrives, track completion is expected in ten to thirteen days and cars to resume within a week after completion.
Representative Blackburn Ravener of Wheeling urges a pension for bridge builders and repairers. He argues a bridge carpenter who braved enemy fire during the Civil War earned the same respect as soldiers and should receive a pension if needed.
The Waldo orchestra conducted by Prof Beall Wolters performs an evening program at Wilde Sontag, starting at eight. The list includes Light Cavalry overture and The Pearl, with notable cornet solos and refined instrumental colors throughout the concert.
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