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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1916
Page
14
The Otterbein Sisters of the United Brethren church of Northview host an oyster supper and bazaar Friday evening in the basement of the Northview schoolhouse. The public is invited. Election of Officers follows at the regular monthly meeting of the Clarksburg Brotherhood.
Readable fragments show various prices per unit for items labeled lh and lb with values 89 cents 90 cents 85 cents and 40 cents respectively, indicating a brief price list or advertisement note without full context.
The First Methodist Episcopal Church hosts its annual meeting for electing officers for the ensuing year. The Friday night gathering will include floor nominations, new members, and entertaining speeches. An expected large attendance and a capable committee promise a high quality program.
Two men died in a railroad accident when struck by a train. Carter 16 and Rockenstein 40 died from fractured skulls after first aid at the scene and hospital care. Surviving relatives listed for both include spouses, children, and siblings. Funeral details for Carter set for Ash Chapel Church with burial at Odd Fellows Cemetery. Rockenstein services planned at Church of the Immaculate Conception with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, date pending.
A lively account of a local gym night featuring girl’s races and games. Activities included suit case wardrobe change races, one and two legged relays, wheelbarrow and blindfolded bench challenges, a largest eater contest, high jump attempts, and the year’s first P A C versus Felicia Clubs basketball game. Prizes were blue and red ribbons, with punch served at the end. The writer invites others to join the YMCA for future events.
Arguments concluded Wednesday in Charleston on Fred L Fox Democratic Senate leader’s bid for a peremptory writ of mandamus to bar clerks from adding allegedly illegal items to the final session record of the new registration bill. Decision awaited Thursday.
The fifth edition of Thompson's Magistrate's manual is issued by Harvey W. Harmer. It is revised enlarged and contains an appendix with syllabuses of state supreme court decisions in cases tried by justices of the peace.
In Charleston on December 13 officials on whose terms end with Governor Hatfield’s tenure may not be reappointed. Cornwell takes office March 5 as governor and will likely reappoint or replace hotel inspector A D Lees historian H B Green librarian L D Wilson pardon attorney E E Pierson mine inspector Karl A Henry and others. The state board of control members McCrum and Lakin face terms ending June 30 1917 and June 30 1921 respectively. Nightingale to retire as labor commissioner June 1 and E G Rider as public service commission member also leaves.
Rach Monroe found guilty Wednesday in criminal court on selling liquor. Jim Galvin, convicted of assault and battery on Albert Durham at Meadowbrook on August 5, not sentenced for fatal result. Indictment against Pasco Grascia noted. Felony indictment against Eli Leason for alleged criminal assault on Ruth Bumgardner, 14, quashed for defect but to stand for next grand jury. Lloyd W. Chapman admitted to practice. Ernest Cox convicted of prohibition violation, two months on roads and jail, $125 fine and costs, parole suspends judgment.
Dr F S Linger a Upshur county dentist has gone with his wife and young daughter to French Creek to visit relatives for two weeks while his infected hand heals. The case is improving.
Dr. Wallace B. Fleming president of West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon and the Rev. Dr. Hen Howard pastor of the Buckhannon Methodist Episcopal church were present late Tuesday evening.
Germany's note proposing peace talks is expected in Washington in textual form from Berlin. President Wilson will decide on forwarding or responding after review, with caution to avoid public comment. Allies may seek guarantees on treaty terms and compliance, affecting morale in Germany. Colonel House advised, may travel again to Europe if Wilson acts.
The State Public Service Commissioner in Charleston announces expedited mailing to 680 widows and 3,300 orphans of monthly pension checks. About 85,000 dollars will be sent December 20 to 680 widows 1,200 orphaned children eighty parents and grandparents forty permanently disabled for life and 700 partially or permanently disabled.
A committee of West Virginia coal operators met in Fairmont to press the railroad supply crisis affecting the Waton-Clarksburg area. They plan talks with Baltimore and Ohio Railroad president Daniel Willard, after representatives from fifty operators attended the session.
Father of Mrs. Lee Hughes Weston Milton Patton dies at Belpre home after yearlong illness from apoplexy aged about 60 plus. Survived by three daughters Minnie Patton W H Patton architect Parkersburg Mrs Lea Hughes Weston and Mrs J B Winterman Belpre. The last line notes Argentina produced its first electric lamps at a new plant.
John B Graham of Hope Natural Gas Co received a Wednesday message from Captain Bond of the Thirteenth Infantry at Eagle Pass Texas confirming the death of Albert L Bergus. Bergus’ body was found along a Laine Ks road near Spofford Texas. relief efforts and burial plans are uncertain as relatives await arrangements.
Citizens of the town show rising interest in a forthcoming munichy meeting. Officials consider candidates for mayor and council as debate heats up about the best ticket for the town’s future. The meeting notes include references to figures such as Charles and Rufts Powell and the tentative agenda for the next session.
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