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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1902
Page
1
A board dispute at Dixie coal mines led to a fatal shooting in a shanty. Alex Tulock died from a gunshot wound in a Jealousy linked incident involving Frank Golick and others. Coroner's inquest found Golick responsible. Tulock left a wife and child in the old country.
Thomas Gara, a Slav, was fatally injured in the Ocean coal mine after a heavy fall of slate on Sunday night. He received medical attention from Dr. M11 of Bridgeport but died at 1:00 PM Monday. His body was crushed with a head wound.
Cleveland Parsons a 15 year old colored boy with a crippled foot was arraigned on a warrant by Dr. T Birtwell for stealing coins and trinkets valued at about 30 dollars from the physician who had treated him after a coal mine injury in Fleming ton two years ago. Squire Gordon plans to place him at Rotor School in Prantytown.
A former Clarksburg resident, OC F Copeman of Kingwood Preston County West Virginia, is introduced as a new teacher and staff member at the Kinerry business on Main Street. Copeman, native to Preston County, educated in free schools and a Poughkeepsie preparatory program, holds a first grade certificate and has taught there for several years before joining the institution.
In Brennerhasset Parkersburg a controversy grows between J. L. Martin and hotel proprietor Mr. Abbott over an overcoat. Martin, a hotel guest, took Abbots coat by mistake and now refuses to return it until his own coat is sent to him. The police chief received a request to locate the garment.
The Wheeling Register notes strong support for Dr Earl Douglass Holtz with praise for his lecture Grip Grit and Gumption at Epworth Park Assembly last season and at Chapline Street Church. Tickets at 25 cents for reserved seats are sold by local churches and businesses. Holtz will present the lecture tomorrow evening at the city opera house to aid a good cause.
Davis of the County Infirmary brought six year old Adam Soldern to the State Children's Home at Charleston on Monday morning and turned him over to Major W. S. Burnett who will keep him at the Home for a time before placing him in a private home.
Salem residents announce a collective defamation suit against the Salem Express Publishing Company seeking about 100000 each for damages. Names named include George W. HF Randolph Willis Carpenter and others. authorhip disputed with FT. hret admitting receipt of the piece. Meek files 100000 suit as others prepare suits.
Deeds recorded include Kennety to wierce Sidebot tom interest in 44a in Grant district. J M McWhorter to William McWhorter 20818 in Grant district. A H Lowe to James M Morris 100 acre in Tenmile district. John N Brown to John I Alexander Orlindus West and W Frank Stout lot on Jesse street city. Ells A Yost to Coward Cunningham one lot city.
Thomas Haggerty, a well known labor organizer, spoke to the Trades and Labor Council of Parkersburg on Sunday at 2:30 pm. He discussed the benefits of organization to workers and was well received. Haggerty then proceeded to Gratton today on official business.
Charles Trude named trainmaster at the Baltimore and Ohio yards. He is learning duties by inspecting yards and methods and will soon enter active discharge of his duties.
Fragmentary OCR notes report a dusting event on the Gordon farm area in Harrison County tied to the Grane representative. Mentions The Gordot territory and a 17.5 cil figure with Cosi Company completing a duty on G. W. Williams farm using a duster.
Mrs Florida C Duncan native of Clarkabuns and relative of President Madison died after several months illness at her West Pike street home. Born 1825 in Clarksburg she was daughter of Judge John G Jackson and widow of John Duncan. Survived by daughter Miss Guy Duncan funeral private from Tate residence Tuesday at 2 30 with interment in IOOF cemetery.
Washington December 14 Mrs Ulysses S Grant wife of President Gribb died at her residence tonight due to heart failure. Long valvular disease worsened by a severe bronchial attack led to her death. Daughter Nellie Grant Sartoris was present. sons were summoned to her bedside.
Miss Jennie Link fainted from a heart attack while passing the Central Presbyterian Church on Sunday afternoon. She was taken to a hospital after a brief collapse, and the Bachelors Social Club is planning a December 23 event with bars and extensive preparations following the incident.
A shooting in Flemington left one man with a stomach wound and another with a left arm injury. Both were taken to Miners' Hospital in Fairmont for treatment.
Rev. J. Young speaks at the AME church on the theme The original color of Adam Eve Noah and his sons. The 8 o clock lecture includes music refreshments and a printed feature on courtship and marriage. Admission is 10 cents for adults and 5 cents for children.
The Board of Directors invites attendance at the dedication exercises for the new Chapel Buna at the West Virginia Penitentiary on December 14 1902 at 2 o'clock p.m.
A serious freight wreck derailed thirteen cars near Piedmont Sunday night. New crew arrived shortly after midnight, and the line was delayed several hours awaiting repairs before service resumed at dawn.
Herbert M Woods a Jersey City decorator employed by Friedland and Baker was working in a pew store room in the Hot block when a ladder slipped throwing him to the floor injuring his knee. He was taken to Kessler Hospital for treatment.
Mrs Susie Calhoun and Mise Alice Pullum were arrested last night and jailed on the charge of assembling for the purpose of prostitution. They pleaded wiver trials this morning before Mayor Crile and were fined. Calhoun paid her fine of 65 and was released. Pullum was sent to jail for failure to pay her fine of 15. This is her second offense.
At 7 last night a fight at Walter Twyman’s boarding house involving several colored coal miners led to a probable fatal shooting. Walter Twyman was shot in the stomach and left arm by William Tyler, a colored man, with a revolver. Twyman was hospitalized in precarious condition. Tyler fled and is being pursued as authorities await his capture.
The cruise block street car no one bound for the de burnt OK collided near the Abe Glen Bike Bridge around ten this morning. Motorman Starmapa conductor Hensley was in charge. The car was towed to the powerhouse for repairs.
The holiday vacation for the students of Broadius College will commence on Tuesday before Christmas and continue until the Wednesday after New Year. This break gives students ample time to spend Christmas at home and return refreshed for the new term.
Two marriage licenses were issued to Willie Riley and Esther Davin and to Mathew K. Oden and Martha Ella Jnoe Maulsby, as listed in the recent records.
The regular meeting of Clarksbury Lodge No 482 R P L O Elks will be held in the lodge rooms Tuesday evening at dusk sharp. All members are requested to attend.
The siinuat election of officora te serve the ensuing year will be held by Fignnon Lodge AF and AL at the regular communication 1 Mason Temple tonight at 6 cloak. Other important business will be tana and a full attendance is desired. See the one Termimpedy whdsi will be given away Dec at Gwagerle. This statue is genuine iberra cotta and worth 9 4 Btw 2m.
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