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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1906

Page

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Knife Stabbing Details Spark Tragedy in Lindsey Home

Vance Lindsey twenty two dies from a right arm wound after a quarrel with Claude Lindsey at the Lindsey home near Ten Gillest Lambertport. Claude and a younger brother aged about eleven or twelve were fighting when Vance stepped in and was stabbed with a pocket knife. Coroner's jury impaneled to determine if murder or accident. local community shocked by the fatal incident.

Vance Lindsey Ude Lindsay Megbest Kumberport Vance Lindley Ten Gillest\Lamberport Claude Slade Vance Landsey W. CG Lindsey

Young Rider Hurt in Sprung Fall Near Center Branch

John Wolfe sustained a bad shoulder injury after being thrown from a horse named Frisky at a Sunday rodeo near Center Branch. He suffered a painful but not serious crash with minor injuries and will recover quickly.

John Wolfe Brench

Abe Scott Trial Opens for Slaying at West Park Glue Factory

Abe Scott colored stands trial in circuit court for the June killing of George Ridgeway at the West Park glue factory. The case is expected to last two to three days with about fifteen witnesses for the state and roughly thirty for the defense as testimony begins with Benjamin Cottrell’s account of the fatal blow during a valve dispute.

Abe Scott George Ridgeway West Park BE. E. Lawson G. L. Koon Wil-Iam T. Bird H. A. G Fernald Charies Keely Patrick Barrett B. L. Dennison D. G O. Booth Antohny Benjamin Cottritl Hadge Way Scott Ridgeway James Connors Cotteill

Grafton Town Officials Report On The Rambler Tale

A traveling reporter notes misdeeds alleged against Grafton mayor and police chief in a Rambler column from the Grafton Leader. After visiting town, he finds no speakeasies or corrupt activities, learns Rambler is used as a scapegoat by a politician, and leaves town realizing the paper’s broad reach.

Grafton Taylor County Grafton Leader Leader Cornell Gratton Rambler Tom Penper Wewest

Court Case Ends with Unusual Courtroom Contempt

Magistrate Gordon presided over a trio of cases in Bis county Saturday night. The defendant was discharged while a prosecuting witness faced jail for contempt when a relative berated the court. A separate case involved evading a board bill of $2.00, with a warrant issued for the witness. The proceedings were adjourned to Tuesday for further action.

Pat Gordon Scomre Robey Clare David Ables Alice ‘Alier Ena AvieIs Rs. O'Donnell Northview Padd Aviles

Uniform Rank 15 Instituted in Clarksburg State

The Uniform Rank 15 was instituted Saturday night with elaborate ceremonies under Captain John A. McDonald. State Commander C. C. Showalter of Parkersburg led the event, with efforts by Fairmont Weston and other divisions. Guests included Phil Upp Gratton and representatives from Wheeling and Parkersburg. An elaborate banquet followed at Traders hotel hosted by Guy R. Since I. The ceremony featured eight guests, and speeches drew cheers.

Clarksburg C. C. Showalter Parkersburg Fairmont Weston Phil Traders Hotel Ami Mine Guy R Wisftors Plater

Train Delays After Morgantown Landslide Paralyzes Morning Service

A landslide near aMont caused a Morgantown bound train to be delayed three hours and fifteen minutes Monday forenoon. A car carrier on the track blocked the line as debris covered the rails and mud impeded service. Passengers faced cancellations and routine checks as crews cleared the line.

Morgantown Landelsdn

Clarkburg Interurban Car Returns From Fairmont In Test Run

A Clarkburg to Fairmont interurban coach arrived Sunday afternoon for an initial inspection trip. The 52 foot varnished brown car features cane seating, an air brake system, and is designed to be one of Clarkeburg’s premier municipal coaches. Officials and invited guests welcomed the car, with plans to complete remaining work within a week and begin regular service on the route.

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Fire damages home as family rescues children

A house fire injuries a child while family members, including Cloftine, escaped with others saved from flames. Firefighters aided at the scene but the extent of injuries and recovery time remain unclear.

Fambiy Hidis

Military Spirit and Civic Duty Invoked for Isthmus Efforts

The passage urges honoring the man and the four soldiers who served in the army, praising fellow-countrymen on the Isthmus for working for national revamp with the same spirit and efficiency shown by the armed forces. It calls on citizens to support and aid the troops to bring their work to a triumphant conclusion.

Asnpries Mr. Shonts Stevens Dortor Gorgas Amy

Catholic School to Be Built by Parish Vote

A large Catholic church meeting approved constructing a parish school, with about $25,000 needed and most funds already raised. Dozens spoke as the congregation favored the project, and nearly all members supported the decision.

Gethull

Pennsboro Woman Dies in Local Hospital

Mrs Rose Powell of Pennsboro died Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock after an illness with arsonia. She was 50 years old. The body will be taken to Pennsboro for burial, a brother residing nearby attending, and her husband had died years earlier.

Iwt Carl Sam Fens Wilfor Keogh Purinton Soni Nies Mra_ Rose Powell Parnsboro Stowne Parsboro Dundas Sweatug

Sacred Cantata at Clarkia High School

A Clarkia High School student performers a sacred cantata in the school program. The event is scheduled for the afternoon with the choir and orchestra contributing vocals and instrumental accompaniment.

Cottrill Holds Up Victim in Nighttime Theft

Report from a western area details Newton Cottrill allegedly holding up an individual for money late at night. The victim, John Herbert, claims Cottrill attacked and demanded twenty pounds before both men fled. Cottrill remains at large while a warrant is issued.

Newton Cottrill John Herbert Berne

Godprey Handsome Contracts Awarded

A garbled advertisement fragment notes contracts awarded to Godprey for decorating work and related services. It mentions Hawale tract, central-nart area, and ALT Carpet Company in relation to the awards and reputation.

Godprey Weet ALT Carpet Company Matechi Eherafrim Imkoy Mice Co Qjee

Baptist Young Peoples Election

A Baptists youth gathering section names a Baptist Young Peoples Election event with unclear context and limited readable details from the page. No further actions or outcomes are evident in the fragment.

Baptist Young Peoples

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