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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1906

Page

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Assault in front of the Taaloun on Main street

VD Guiley was assaulted on Main Street near a tele phone pole. Conatable Wee Cofftan and Policeman James Simms found him wounded. he was taken to Kessler hospital where the sash was sewn. The wound was painful but not serious. He spoke limited English and could not clearly explain the motive. Investigators consider possible drunk quarrel or revenge or robbery.

James Simms Kessler Hospital Varela

Jury convicts Bike Bulie in attempted murder case

The jury found Bike Bulie guilty of attempting to shoot Frank Hartley aboard a Viropa streetcar. Sentenced to twelve months in jail and a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars after motions for new trial were denied. Prosecution cited Bulie’s return to the car with a revolver after being ejected for drunkenness.

Bike Bulie Frank Hartley Viropa Tent Balleo Aliveney Houston Go

Seymour Carson Trial For Attempted Sexual Assault

TE RY a Seymour Carson and a young man faced a Friday morning trial on charges of attempted criminal sexual assault against Sarah Paugh, a middle aged woman. Evidence showed she was scratched and bruised. he admitted statements at a preliminary hearing. Jury found him guilty of assault and battery, sentencing him to 30 days in jail and a $100 fine.

Seymour Carson Triat Fe Cyurt Sarah Paugh Mise Patich Gyrus Thompson Shianstone Asnath

John Mason Dies at Home in Grangeville

John Mason aged about 70 died Wednesday December 39 at 7:22 pm at his home in Grangeriffe Harrison county from diseases of old age. He leaves wife Mary Jane Richardson Mason married October 13 1842 and seven children. Surviving children include A. W. Mason and R. E. Mason of Grangeville, Mrs Marr Robinson of Grangeville, Mrs Emily Cunningham and Mrs Mal ie Cunningham of Peoria and Fairmont, plus Amanda Boggess of Greenville. He was grandfather of Howard A. Cunningham. Known as John Mason, he was a longtime United Brethren member. Funeral held December 21 at White Oak chapel with interment at Mason cemetery Wood.

John Mason Grangeriffe Maria J County Mary Jane Richerd A. W. Mason Grangeville R_ E Mason Fairmont Mra Marr Robinson Dedjer Robinon Emily Cunningham PW. Cunninghan Peoria Mallee Cunningham Gideon H. Cunningham la Bonte Place Armaths Minor John W. Milnor Wyatt Elgéna Cunningham J. Mi Cunningham Amanda Boggess W. S. Boggess Greenville Howard A. Gonningham Uods John United Brethren Church Eaet Saealea John Moore Mason White Oak Chapel Iiterment Mason Cemetery Harmer Sisastan Stewart SH. R. Hess

Fragmentary report from Browneville mob scene near Lerigns

An incomplete OCR fragment references a Browneville incident with a mob near Me mod tH nor describing a one mile distance and a disrupted gathering. It mentions Felgulisiee Seaanlton Birw and an unspecified group, with limited readable context about permission or outcome.

Browneville Murnlox

Attempted killing of probate judge in city elevator incident

Reports describe Judge Charles C. Cat of the probate court being targeted by an assailant in a city courthouse elevator. A revolver misfired its bullet grazed the clothing. bystanders or elevator staff restrained the assailant and police took him into custody. Details remain uncertain as investigations continue.

Charles C. Cat Frank F SoGe Tim

Weston Democrats Name A Ticket At Municipal Convention

Weston Democrats name a ticket at a well attended convention held at the courthouse. Hon. W. W. Brannon chaired the meeting with James G. Buntley as secretary. Dr. J. J. Warder was the unanimous choice for favored candidate. The convention nominated councilmen for four wards: First ward W. A. Stalnal, Second ward W. BE. Donia ira ward B. A. Koblogara, Bourth ward J. C. Chidester.

Weston W. W. Brannon Bia James G.buntley J. J. Warder Faiaror Ote W. A. Stalnal W. BE. Doniaira B. A. Koblogara Bourth J. C. Chidester

Meeting Called for Conference in Charleston

Thomas O Millar int enised a call for conference of Sares to be held in Charleston on 27 and 18 with a large attendance. A general invitation to superintendents, principals, teachers and others is announced. A round table discussion will cover administrative work and rules of those in charge of school affairs. Another object is to foster acquaintance among those engaged in the work. The meeting will be held in the city.

Thomas O. Millar Charleston

Funeral arrangements for Sellard family aunt in city

The funeral for Mrx Heme Sellare of Walle will be held Friday morning at 9 o clock from the parents' interment in the city. The fragmentary notice references a Sellare family funeral with no further details.

Heme Walle meGnth Thim City

Colored Pythians Elect Officers at Anita Lodge No. 19

Colored Knights of Pyshing Lodge No 19 elected officers at Thursday night meeting and plan installation in January. Officers named include R A Wrist C C Jonum JW Robinson Prejure V Kirk M of W George Jett K of Ri 58 Mex Henderson M of F John Nelson M of Bx JW Washington Trasice FH Rancel MI of A Spencer Dix LG Sam Corrington G R A Went and Atex Henderson relegates to grand todge.

Anita Lodge Knights of Pyshing R. A Jonum JW. Robinson V. Kirk Wgeorge A. Spencer Dix Sam Corrington GR. A. Went Atex Henderson Grand Todge

Man Weeps in Court After Drunken City Street Arrest

Albert Sullivan faced police court for drunkenness in the city streets. He sobbed and showed unusual remorse as the mayor ordered five days in jail after failing to pay a 35 cent debt.

Albert Sullivan Yesaion Atreeta Albert

Lewis President of State Poultry Association

At a Buckhannon meeting of stockholders William B. Lewis was elected president Earl Sheets of West Milford became vice president and G C Starcher was chosen secretary and treasurer The Buckhannon exhibition earlier this week proved successful with many premiums awarded to exhibitors including several from Clarksburg and Harrison county

State Poultry Association Buckhannon William B. Lewis Earl Sheets West Milford G. C. Starcher Buckhannom Clarksburg Harrison County

Infant of Mrs and Mr Rows Dies. Byron Funeral Planned

The infant child of Mr and Mrs Rows of Aycan died Friday morning. The funeral will be at Byron Saturday morning with burial in the Byron cemetery.

Mtr Byron

Lumberport Citizens party names municipal ticket

The Citizens party of Lumberport nominated a ticket for the upcoming municipal election at a convention held Wednesday night in the Pittsburg & Fairmont Fuel Company's store. Mayor candidate is M. L. Riblett, recorder candidate A. J. Sper, councilmen candidates A. Toe, J. J. Ginusson, E. D. McCarty, Lloyd Harter, and W. Preston. Large crowd and enthusiasm reported, with a second ticket possibly planned if a call is issued.

Citizens Party of Lumberport M. L. Riblett A. J. Sper J. J. Ginusson E. D. McCarty Lloyd Harter W_ Preston Pittsburg & Fairmont Fuel Comuning

Railroad Branch Line May Be Abandoned

West Virginia railroads may shut down minor branches next year if the two rate laws pass. Several small B&O branches expected to lose business, with tracks torn up and service cut from little towns along the main line.

Faeeen West Virginia Nam

Prison car for federal prisoners attracts attention

A regular prison car on the eastbound No 4 train to Baltimore attracted attention as it rested at the junction station. The car carried federal prisoners from Muskogee Indian Territory and Washington. Guards stood inside the door as the heavily armed contingent watched prisoners accused of various offenses.

Baltimore Ohio Jeca Atation Muskogee Indian Territory Washington Prines

Humane agent lands with two children for foster homes

R. H. Brown humane agent arrived at 3:30 PM Thursday from Wheeling with two children from the state humane society. At the station he was met by Humane Officer B. Brown Stout. One child went to Richard Hoffman on Water Street and the other to Elmora Coffman on Rosebud.

R. H. Brown Wheeling State Humane Society Ty Humane Omcr B. Brown Stout Richard Hoffman Waterstrest Elmora Coftinan Rosebud

Man Bound and Gagged During Home Invasion Murder Trial

Charles Rymer faced trial in circuit court for entering the Gaylord home on October 17 and assaulting Miss Jesse Pritchard with intent to kill. Witnesses testified to a disordered home, Pritchchard’s identification of Rymer, bloodhound evidence, and the capture at a lumber shed. Rymer was found guilty after a short jury deliberation, with James Hardy indicted as a confederate but to be tried separately.

Charlies Hymer Talim Circuit Court Frank C. Gaylord Moon Miss Pritchard Rymer Parr Lumber Company James Hardy J. W Schrader Gaylord Mr. Schrader Walpons Walrmont

Recruiting Officers to Be Reassigned in Army Party

Changes scheduled within the army recruiting party involve Corporal Selbert moving from the Wheeling station to Clarkarapit I to oversee the auxiliary unit. On December 2 the Oakland station will close and Private Williams will transfer to the Clarksville area. Private Prouisher of the Parkersnare rotation will depart, while an auxiliary station will open at Elietoe.

Selbert Wheeling Clarkaparit I Tom Oakland Mai Willams Clarisburg Prousher Parkersnare fhiapAth Cor Elietoe

Man and Wife With Booty Arrested in Syracuse Train

A man and woman, believed to be Frank Hallberg and his wife, servants, were arrested on a train at Jutica as it arrived. The man carried about $20,000 in diamonds and jewelry. Police in Syracuse seized their trunk, believed to contain most of the loot, while the couple faces robbery charges for stealing from C. V. Stein of Chicago.

Jutica Frank Hallberg C. V. Stein Chicago Syracuse

No Citizenship for Porto Ricans

A Washington dispatch says Congress will not grant Porto Rico citizenship this session or likely the next. House and Senate leaders deem the issue not ripe and have presented it to the President for consideration.

Goth House Senate Associated Press Chicago Porto Rico Congress House

Christmas Charity Drive by Elks Aids City Poor

The Elks prepare Christmas supplies for the poor and have rented a Waldo room for storage. A soliciting committee led by Harry Douds, R. B. Willison, and David Carper will work tomorrow and Monday collecting articles with help from C. L. Hickman, John Hi. Ciffera, and Lucie Christmas.

Frightened Cows Roam City After Escape From Driver

A herd of Jersey cows driven through the city by Bo Brown Stout fled from their handlers between 8 and 9 o'clock Thursday night. Three of the herd have been recovered, while the missing cows remain at large. The cattle had been brought from Ohio and were driven from the train when street cars and electric lights startled them, causing the departure from their drivers.

Bo Brown

Clifford performs well after hospital operation

Mrs. Callie Cigardt is announced to be doing nicely after an operation at St Mars's hospital about twenty days ago. She has many friends who are glad to hear she is recovering.

Callie Cigardt St Mars's Bomutiltor Don Ink Arcely

Lutheran Chapel to be Dedicated in Jackson Square

The Lutheran congregation will dedicate a temporary chapel on Park and Melgw avonne, near completion with painting to finish weather permitting. First service set for Sunday morning. Plans foretell a permanent worship site within two to three years as funds exceed 4700 for local projects including 2600 donated by the Ladies’ Aid Society. The chapel cost about 500 and the church has organized a little over a year with active efforts and generous support.

Corner Park Melgwavonne Jackson Square

Byron Infant Dies and Burial Planned

An infant child of Mr. Andre Andrer Charcampy of Byron died Thursday. The body was prepared for burial and to be interred at Byron Cemetery on Thursday afternoon.

Andre Andrer Charcampy Byron

Fragmentary notice yields unclear identity

OCR text is garbled and unreadable, with no clear people, places, organizations, dates, or events to summarize into a coherent news item.

CONSUL COLE VISITS ITY AND TALKS OF BREAS AYRES

Consul George C. Cole of Breas Ayres spent Wednesday night visiting ITY. He was recently transferred to Timweon Alaska and will shortly proceed there. Due to winter travel difficulties he will remain in the north for the season, with about five hundred dollars tied up in the move.

George C. Cole Weaton Breas Ayres Cole Tamerie

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Guiley Ipamtanh Ollherm Cae Granafather Mawor I. Cieslaham Marion Diariday Samuel A. D. Bassell Enis Faris Tarrison Harrison Farls Che Mon Yilmrs Farias Harricom County Charles Platting Weston Democrats Democratic Committee Sares 2 Sea Nis Pythians Wan Lewis Lumberport Citizens Party Boise de Maes Dessin Pettchard Ein Mieyest Prem Rank Gaylord Charles Rymer Orlock Phare Jesse Pritchard Lelieved C. V- Sleim Lodge of Elks RS. Clifford Consul Cole Ity South Amefrica Dawson
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