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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1906

Page

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Postponed Jay of Grace and Paris religious meetings

The report notes a one day postponement linked to ongoing Paris church matters. Government actions include church control measures and grants allowing Catholic services in Paris churches under the 2281 public meetings law, with approvals by Cartin Richora and Martinest.

Jay OF Grace Paris Ecclesiast M. Martinest Wilter Felix Johin Paris Tomor Cartinsl Richora

Mining Ores in Mexico Mining Ores in Mexico

A travelogue recounts a journey through Chihuahua and Sonora to Durazno and Ocarino, detailing the Green Gold Miners Company and their vast mining operations. It notes camping, mountain road engineering, and encounters with engineers, US visitors, and a Mexican gold vein prospect. The party reserves mention a century-old mine at Yeaum Mary and a 355 mile trek through mineral-rich country.

Gores MésCotea Navidad Grees Company Apto Callece Durasno Inspector Clarke Alvin Bassell Bassell Mr. Clarke Akilfal Snorer Bussell Ilesnake Shout Duramo Durazno Ocarino Minsouri Ohio Salem Chihuahua City Chituanua Green Mining Ta al Thin Town Yeaum Mary Baxters Mexico Otiver Pines

Advent Season Observances Mark Catholic Preparations

Local Catholics observe Advent as the season before Christmas with purple vestments and penance. Churches nationwide prepare elaborate Nativity celebrations and special musical programs as they await Christ’s birth.

Aika School to Present Holiday Music Oratorio

The Aika School plans a four music oratorio before holidays to raise funds for library additions. Funds from Library Day last Friday in Clarksburg included a cash donation of 69.92 and several books donated by friends of the school.

Aika Schoo Libraryjn Clarksburg Bisset Papile Friends of Hk

New Fertilizer Plant Promoters Hit Upon Town Site

Industrial interest surges as M Glarknt and partners announce a large fertilizer factory. D M Morris and A Bre push to secure a charter and site, with daily output planned at twenty to thirty tons. Prices target broad usability, aiming to undercut current fertilizer costs. Promoters seek location favored by mature plant supply, eyeing a strong market and large business potential.

Mglarknt D. M. Morris Bre Jt. Sounider Otte Imax Ees Cau

Tablet to Keep Alive Birth Day of State

Fragmentary historical account discusses a plan to place a commemorative tablet in a courthouse to mark the formation of the state of West Virginia in 1861. It recounts a Harrison County meeting, the Wheeling convention, and lists officials and delegates involved, noting the desire to honor the event for future generations. The text notes that only two delegates remain alive and argues for courthouse placement of the tablet.

Nathan Gor Henry Haymaba West Virginia Harrison County Court House Sher Harrow County John Hursey John Wesley Harris Virginia Wheeling North Hou Jom S. Cable Waldo P. Gof John J. Davts Thomas L. Moore Soloman S. Fiem~ing Lot Mowen Willan E Lyon Felix Sturm Benjamin F. Shuttleworth James Lynch Wheelbneom Washington Hall Lacrf Aid John J. Daves F. Shululuteworth Alexander €. Moore Henry Haymond R. Abh Tasper Y. Moore

Pole Canning Plant Destroyed in Broad Fire at Greenwood

In Greenwood Indiana on December 12 the vegetable canning factory of J P Polk Coupling burned completely with a loss estimated at 22009 dollars. The plant was described as the largest of its kind in the world and the fire left no salvageable structures.

Breenwood Ind J. P. Polk

Death summons Miss Despard in local notice

The body of Miss Diana M. Despard will arrive on No. 3 tomorrow morning and go to the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Duncan on West Main street. Funeral and burial will be Friday. Miss Despard died Tuesday morning in Philadelphia where she and her mother and brother have lived for years. She weathered typhoid fever last July and never recovered. She was daughter of Mrs. Gertrude Despard and the late Burton Despard, and sister to Mrs. Nathan Goff and Burton M. Despard. niece of Mrs. J. J. Duncan.

Diana M. Despard J. J. Duncan West Main Street Miss Despard Philadelphia Gertrude Despard

State Federation 5 to Convene for Labor Talks

The State Federation of Labor in this city calls for a meeting to discuss wage workers’ issues and proposed measures. It highlights education, factory and railroad safety, school term length, and permanent headquarters planning while stressing unity and political support from legislative representatives.

George NS. Kolnut meritary-Leeisher Suite Federation of Labor Cal Testate Cats State Federation of Labor

Nominations and dates set for Senate action and Christmas adjournment

Washington dispatch notes nominations to Senators for March 4 or December 24 effective dates following a conference. Ambassadors Henry White in France Lloyd Griscom to Italy John W Riddle to Russia and Irving Dudley to Brazil named. House approves adjournment for Christmas holiday December 29 and reconvenes January 3.

Ameodatna Preead Washington, D. C Ale Cortelyou von Meyer Garfield Moody Bonnaparte Metcalf Straus Senate Henry White France Lloyd C. Griscom Italy John W. Riddle Russia Irving B. Dudley California Brazil House of Representatives

Mayor sentences colored defendants in police court

In police court Mayor Harmer jailed Lens Morris for five days for disorderly conduct and profanity on the Glen Elk bridge. Morris paid $2 costs. Jim Beckwith was arrested and to appear for trial. James Sannon, drunk on the streets, faced a $3 fine and three days’ imprisonment after failing to pay.

Harmer Lens Morris Glen Elk Bridge Jim Beckwith Lewis Joyce Brooke Beckwith Jim James Sannson Costa

Revenue Violator Held for Federal Court in Park Membre

Martin Quasidy of Tannelton is jailed awaiting the next federal term for selling whiskey without a license. Officer Happ arrested him and brought him in. Happ also took Dick Loney before Commissioner Dally at Kingwood and had his bond set for federal court at Park Membre.

Martin Quasidy Tannelton Happ

McIntyre Release After Complaint Withdrawal in Court

McIntyre was released from county jail after his uncle Z Moors withdrew the complaint in Magistrate Riley's court alleging an attempt to evade a $34 board bill. McIntyre arranged to settle the account out of court.

McIntyre Z. Moors Riley MccIntyre

Harvey Bond Renewal in Drift Court for Charles Harvey

Charles Harvey, charged in the killing of Tra Watsdl at Brows, appeared in drift court on Tuesday and renewed his bond of 1000 dollars. The case was continued to the next term of court. A former verdict of guilty had been set aside several months ago by Judge.

Charles Harvey Tra Watsdl Dronft

Pay Day Delays Noted At Baltimore And Ohio Line

Pay day arrives early for workers on the Baltimore and Ohio line with checks distributed to employees amid brisk pay activity. Citizens in Volga and Virginie observe tax concerns and discuss wage timing amid unusual pay trends.

Baltimore & Ohio

Grand Jury Findings in County Court Proceedings

The county grand jury reports a busy docket with road and land cases across districts. It notes exonerations, appointees, and orders to summon landowners for road establishment, including parcels in Coal, Clay, and Try districts, plus valuations and transfers of various lots and acreages.

George L. Dunes Charlotte Lowther James B. Martin C. Fittis Allison Bartlett John ¢. Johnson Clarksburg Fuel Company Coal District Nancy Tetrink Ts Clay District Susan Green Etrickan William Hxsnab Hugh Garrett Try Fm Cowl Wiliam Smith W. B. Parrish Thomas Smith William BH. Fancher Rubams Fancher Dora Rine— Burt Sammonrd William Fancher Porter Frum Martha C. Gof J. A E. A. Batton F. M. Davison Tenmile A. ©. Dever Wan Harrison TF. Gray Yat FW. McDonald Nat

Civil Service Exam Held for Postal Clerk Carrier Posts

A civil service examination was conducted by Secretary A B Bowpees of the civil service board, with eight applicants including H B Swixer from Sardia, John Mooro, H G Barnatt of Bridgeport, and Robert Sedwick. The test covered orthography, penmanship, addressing, copying, arithmetic, and station setting. The exams were processed in Washington for grading and eligibility certificates. Martin Cassidy was removed today from sale on bond in Tunnelton and charged with violating internal revenue laws.

A B. Bow Pees Civil Service Board H. B Swixer Sar Dia John Mooro Hf. G. Barnatt Bridgeport Robert Sedwick Martin Hayes City Washington Martin Cassidy Tunnelton

One of the oldest Elks 15 in the order

A longtime Elks member connected with the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks spoke at a Tuesday gathering in Baltimore lodge. He, among seven members, has served thirty six years and is proud to have been mother lodge in 1870. He visited the New York City lodge on November 1 and shared a tale about Elkdom.

Gran Stout Kork City Ballimore Lodge Mr. Stout Elgon

Midweek Prayer Meeting at Gof M. E. Church

All who expect to attend are invited to join the midweek prayer meeting at 7 20 o clock at the church. A fellowship meal is planned after the service and the subject will focus on Advent with the theme Hi Coming to save. Bishop Philifea Bi will lead the hymn sing along with a choir.

Philifea

Pennant Awarded to Chicago Team in December Meeting

In Chicago on December 11, the American meeting concluded with the pennant being awarded to the Chicago team amid official proceedings and ceremony.

Chicago Dec Chistes

Planning new residence by J and Vanterwor

Planning a new residence, J and Vanterwor signed a contract after conferring with Holmboe of the firm at 50 Lafferty architects, to build Weston residence.

J. & Vanterwor Holmboe Lafferty, Architects Eecaral Pisca Dee New Residencn Bulldts Weston

National Bank Faces Closure Reported In May Reserve

Readable fragments indicate a bank, farmers and a financial entity in Waynetown facing a possible closure. The notice mentions month reserve actions and an official tone, suggesting regulatory or pending enforcement. Further details are unclear due to garbled OCR text.

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