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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1902
Page
1
Fragmentary text cites land defense against an enemy with jets near the sea coast. Mentions British involvement and a resolve to resist, with references to destruction and end of a threat. Missing specifics on date, place, and proper nouns.
Fragmentary OCR yields unclear names and actions. Readable pieces show a force or order but lack context, dates, or locations. Summary reflects uncertainty while preserving any identifiable terms.
A quirky late night page fragment shows a team or group labeled elves edging a rival by a small margin. The item hints at a playful contest or school or community gathering with a celebratory mood despite limited readable details.
A damaged OCR snippet mentions names or places in a faded context. Readers get incomplete fragments about people and events, with missing verbs and dates. The readable bits hint at a regional newspaper item but lack coherent details to specify who did what.
Two constables C W Lawman and D L Mitchel are on the sick list and unable to attend official duties. The note cites accumulated work in the month, exposure to weather, and disruptions in municipal courts.
Twenty Mormon elders conduct northern West Virginia gathering in Parkersburg on December 12 in the city building. A Idaho governor’s staff member presides as plans advance to expand missionary work across the state.
Robert Grist and Jey died of heart failure early Friday morning at Kesslar Hospital. The body prepared for burial by Clifford-Oxborn Co. Aged female, noted as a well known some figure. Funeral will be held at 2:30 Saturday afternoon. Local officers of the LO. C. I. are mentioned for arrangements.
Report describes a hazardous sharp triple curve on East Pike street near Elk Creek bridge by Canolfe church where icy rails impede motorman control on a steep downhill. Concern grows over possible derailment into Elk Creek if cars slip. Company considers reconfiguring Cane to Joop and Adamston junction tracks to run opposite direction to improve safety.
The United States Express Company will open a branch office in the Hoogtner building on Fourth Street in the space formerly used by Chilord-Osborn Undertaking Company. The setup aims to serve patrons with a relocated office from the B. & O. passenger depot, opening Saturday morning.
Constable A. A. Hagerty of Clay district detained J. B. Moore after an arrest at Harrisville. Moore faced a Wyatt hearing before Dustibe J. W. Hess and was held on bond set at 6000. He allegedly broke into Mrs. E. F. Boggess’s Wyatt home on November 21 and stole 870 dollars.
Partial OCR listing deeds and property transfers including names such as Mary Martin Gala, Joseph Isnell, and Clarks Toe Storage. Mentions parcels of land, various companies, and a mix of terms like Methrell Addition and Charter Title with unclear dates or places.
The West Virginia Fair Association approved purchase of forty acres on Buckhannon road from owner Thomas C. White and agreed to require a fifty percent stock payment. The meeting adjourned to Monday to finalize organization and land completion.
A full grown rooster with four legs attracted onlookers at the depot this morning. Sightseers suspected the extra limbs were fraudulently attached to the bird, with feathers pulled to hide the deception. The coop was owned by Mr. Bishop of Jane Lew and the bird was consigned to RM. Orr of the city.
The county court passed closing orders appointing S S Faris as commissioner to work with architects Holmboe and Lafferty on supervising the jail and sheriff's residence construction. The Champion Tri Company posted a $30,000 bond for faithful performance of the cell work per plans and specifications. Otto Moore was cited as broker’s consequence.
Short Line railroad suffers widespread delays due to landslides along the route. Passenger trains run hours late as crews clear slides at Lumberport Wolsom and Meorabah, with additional holds at Adamston and To Delock. One train remained stalled until seven o clock.
Williams B Gee, former superintendent for the South Penn Ol Company, now stationed at Wulf Summit, has accepted a position with Hope Gas Company as district superintendent between There and Parkersburg. He is in active discharge of official duties and will have headquarters here. He is an experienced man in the gas business.
The winter quarter at West Virginia University starts January. Convocation address will be delivered Friday night January 2 in Commencement Hall by Dr Baldwin of Granville. Fall attendance remains the largest enrollment, with many new students entering for winter. Localities of students reflect broad distribution.
Three plain drunks were sent up before Mayor Cale this morning. One was discharged for lack of sufficient evidence to prove he was drunk, and the other two were given minor penalties. They were not allowed to pass and Pres went to ball fie peti.
Enoch Detrick, term 4 clerk of the county court, expires January next, was commissioned as a notary public this morning. Governor White appointed him to the post, but the appointment arrived one day too late to qualify at this term. Detrick has not yet decided his post-tenure plans, noting a period of private business maneuvers.
E. Chaddock, formerly chief of the driving department of Usiscit, was married recently in Clarksburg to Miss Etta Cole. The couple will reside in Fairmont and plan to visit during the holidays, bringing their daughter to her new home. Parkersburg Sentinel
The Clarksburg Telegram Company has purchased the Evening Post and began publishing the Daily Telegram in its place. The Daily Telegram will continue as the city’s primary paper, expanding coverage and consolidating the Post’s legacy.
Architects Holwine and Lafferty prepare plans for a 100 by 76 foot brick block at North Pirth and Baltimore in Glen Elk. The three story front and five story rear building will house storefronts, offices, and a hall for 800 to 1,000 people with space for a bank, building association, and shops. Cost estimated between £50,000 and £100,000.
W L Musgrove applied to Squire Samuel W Gordon for warrants to arrest Dave Paton and others following a disturbance around Water Street. The Squire refused the warrants and ordered investigation of the card.
Cadets at West Virginia College place a value on a girl at a ball noting five dollars if accompanied by a lady or ten dollars if not. The piece jokes about ladies as valuable adjunction to the ball room, comparing to the historical cost of star leads.
James B Supler plans to move family from the city to Bly farm on Buckhannon road near Bridgeport. He will join with James Smith to start worming and farming the property, aiming to begin work next year.
A fragment describes a woman towering at least seven feet, seen among locals during morning routines near the West. The account hints at notable presence but offers few clear facts or context.
In Washington on Dec 12 the college held its semiannual meeting. John Wurst, previously able LuLu, resigned as chancellor and was named chancellor emeritus. Bishop Charles McQuire, vice-chancellor, became chancellor. George Shurluss of Morgantown WV was elected a Leute.
Dr. D T Bittwall sues to arrest Gl land Paris in a case heard by Squire Samuel W. Gordon. The doctor claims Paris stole a box with a collection of small coins from his home while Paris worked as a hosailer. Constable Mc Clune pursued Paris toward Adamston. a hearing was scheduled for later today.
The Rev William Findsory Waynesburg from First Press Berlin church will preach next Sunday at the city church with morning and evening services. The congregation will learn soon whether Rev Huderm will accept the call.
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