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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1902
Page
2
British forces promise continued resistance to the end amid disputed actions at the coast. An orderly defense is touted as necessary to repel aggression and safeguard regional security on the sea front.
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ISICK CONSTABLES ISICK CONSTABLES Both constables C W Lawman and D L Mitchell are too ill to attend to affairs on feral duties. They have done a large amount of work during the month just past and have been exposed to weather. It is not strange that they are sick.
Twenty Mormon elders gather in Parkersboro for the northern West Virginia conference. The meeting, presided by a governor’s staff member, aims to advance missionary work in the state as plans are set for the church’s activities.
Robert Grisk Jr died of heart failure at Kessler Hospital on Friday morning after being admitted in grave condition last Monday. The body was moved by the Ciliford-Osborn Company undertakers for burial. He was a well known resident, two years of age and a local figure. Services scheduled for the afternoon. Mont week.
Fragmented listing of deed transfers including individuals such as Stutler Waltman and Mary Martha Child, with parcels of land and other property across city areas. Contains garbled OCR names and unclear parcel details from a legal notices section.
In a mayor court proceeding, three suspects faced judgment. One was discharged for insufficient evidence of drunkenness, while the other two received guillotine sentences. the proceedings noted unclear location and participants as officers attempted to restrain disorder.
Reports describe a dangerous triple curve on the East End line near Elk Creek bridge by the Catholic church. Icy rails steep grade and tight turns make motormen cautious to avoid a potential crash into Dk Creek.
The United States Express Company will open a branch in the Boughner building on Fourth Street in the store room temporarily occupied by Clifford-Osborn Undertaking Company Saturday morning. Paraphernalia will be moved from the main office in the By & O passenger depot this evening for the new office to open Saturday morning Hog.
Constable Hagerty brought J F B Moore from Wyatt after his arrest at Harris side Tuesday. Moore faces charges for breaking into Mire EJ Bogeess's fence at Wyatt on November 21 and stealing 970 mbH. Bond set at 2500. he could not meet it and remains in jail while a hearing by Justice Hess was pending.
G E Chaddock formerly of Fairmont and head of the city drs department married Mike Rita Cole of this city at Clarksburg. He will reside in Fairmont and visit here during holidays to bring his daughter to longtime home at bogie Parksesburg Seatidul.
West Virginia Fair Association approved purchase of forty acres on Buckhannon road from Thomas C White. The land buy secures a new fair ground and the organization agreed to call for a fifty percent payment of capital stock subscribed. Adjourned to meet Monday to finalize organization and land purchase.
A rooster with four legs attracted attention at the depot. The bird, shipped by Mr. Bishop of Tane Lew to RM. Orr, appears to have extra limbs formed by feather manipulation. Observers suspect fake leg attachments rather than a natural anomaly.
The county court approved orders appointing S. Farls as commissioner to work with Architects Holmboe and Lafferty to supervise jail and sheriff residence construction. The Champion Trio Company posted a 30000 bond for jail cell work per plans. Otto Moore received a broker's license.
Enoch G Tetrick clerk of the circuit court expires January next received commission as a notary public Governor White appointed him this month to qualify at this term of the county. Tetrick has not decided his future business, will devote time to private matters after tenure ends.
The Clarknborg Telegram Company has bought the Evening Post and started the Daily Telegram. The new eight column folio is described as fully up to the times, replacing the former Post in daily publication.
Short Line rail service faces frequent landslides and long delays with trains arriving late by hours. Passengers endure uncertainty as crews clear slides between Lumberport Folsomans New Martinsville Hepzabah and Adamston. A tank derailment briefly stops service and freight traffic bottlenecks delay departures into the night.
William Gee former superintendent of South Penn Oil Company stationed at Wolf Summit has accepted a position with Hope Gas Company as district superintendent between here and Parkersburg. He will assist in his official duties and will leave his headquarters here. Gee is an experienced man in the gas business.
The winter quarter at West Virginia University starts January 2 with a convocation address by Rev. Dr. J. Baldwin of Granville to be delivered Friday night in Commencement Hall. Fall enrollment is described as the largest yet, with many new students entering from the winter quarter and a wide distribution of localities pleasing university management.
Plans by Holle and Lallory call for a brick and stone business block on Totutune owner Gt Nnety Fi and Baltimore streets in Gli Falk. Frontage 100 feet, depth 75. front three stories rear five. Basement shops and five-range stores. Upper floors include a hall seating 8000 to 10,000 and a roof garden. Corner room eyed for a bank. Cost estimated between 50,000 and 90,000.
W. G. Musgrove petitioned Squire Samuel W. Gordon for warrants to arrest Dave Paton Frank Foxe Sam Fogg and Werbert Wines and others over a Water Street disturbance near a cafe. The squire refused the warrants awaiting investigation of the premises and incident.
Cadet society at West Virginia University values a girl as a five dollar entry. They plan an elaborate ball with tickets priced accordingly whether a gentleman attends with a companion or alone. Ladies are considered a valuable adjunct, echoing early student ball customs.
Supler went to Bridgeport to see Jens Smith about a farm on Bickhannon road. He will move his family from qilweity to the farm in mid January and will actively engage in farming the coming year.
A towering figure of at least seven feet stirred public attention as she arrived in the morning light. Bystanders watched her calm demeanor and steady steps, while the crowd murmured about her presence and origin.
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Washington December 12 trustees of Un American university held a semi annual meeting with limited attendance due to illness. Bishop Jono F Tarst acted as chancellor and was elected chancellor emeritus. Charley MrQahe was elected vice chancellor. Cenraa Stuns, Morgantown Wy Val, and Lrugtoe were among the other officials noted.
Dr D T Birdwell swore out a warrant in Sinire Samuel W Gordon's court yesterday seeking the arrest of Giover Jand Parsons. The doctor alleges Parsons stole a hoax containing a collection of old coins valued as from his house. Parsons, employed by Drurtwall as a hosting, is accused of stealing the box. Constable Mex Clune investigated in Adamston as part of the case.
The Rev Willem Theat of Waynesburg Pa formerly pastor of Kirst Preachys terith church will conduct services at the city church next Sunday morning and evening He will deliver sermons and the convention will decide whether Rev Madeas will accept the call or not.
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