23 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1905
Page
1
A chaotic OCR page lists Christmas services across denominations. Methodist, Presbyterian, Anglican and Lutheran churches announce morning and evening worships, choir renditions, special organ concerts, and outreach events. Highlights include Santa visits for children, Advent prayers, and community offerings.
Fragmented text references a church gathering and evangelistic event with names and locations, including probable speakers and dates. The legible items point to a religious service, procession, or anthem to be performed by unspecified attendees at an unnamed venue possibly in a city or town setting.
Workers at the Alibabfineery Company gathered after four oclock to surprise their manager with a first class gold watch purchased through Santa Claus. Noble spoke for the group, expressing thanks for the managers courteous treatment and welfare efforts. The manager, Mr Bailey, admitted the watch was beautiful and promised to treasure it as a symbol of the workers respect and good will.
A session of B and O surgeons is held in Grafton with participants from the divisions of Grafton Wheeling Parkersburg and Cypherland meeting to discuss an operating plan and to confer with the staff. Dr Sinsel serves as medical explainer for the divisions centered in Grafton.
Mr. Clarence Glenser Tewitt and Miss Elizabeth De Bisse Caywood wed at Galt Methodist Episcopal parsonage. Dr S K Arbuthnit performed the ceremony Friday night. A number of friends attended. The couple, described as splendid youths, look forward to a bright future. Congratulations poured in from many friends.
Andrew Gray, veteran of the evil wars, died after a lingering illness at his home in Sine Tun at an advanced age. Interred at Shinnsight cemetery on December 20. The obituary notes he was a prosperous farmer and a familiar figure in the community with family and friends recalling his steadfast conduct.
The message thanks readers for kind remembrances and greetings. It mentions February celebrations and Christmas wishes, expressing gratitude to Colon TD Wallis A. A. Crawforth and others for their thoughtful responses.
The Waldo hosts a Sunday evening concert program by Wells’ orchestra featuring Marali The Juggler and pieces including Rosey Caprice Danes and selections from The Tarvenias. Performers include Anthony Overhire Raymond Thorne Hare Ware and F Walters with a Brow Marjestic Mud son. The program also lists Blair Gengy Woory Porcovare and other titles in a varied concert bill.
Death notices list Josaph Sutton aged 72 of John Law Guest on Sinomer with remains sent to Underwood West Virginia for interment. Andy Conrad aged 1 died at his residence Pinnickinnick amines Friday at 7 PM. Survived by two daughters aged 3 and five years. Remains to Mason City for burial Sunday morning.
A local Typographical Union holds a meeting tomorrow at Hee Adamston M B church pulpit to fill the position of ex-proaiding cities of the Chirkabing district. Brother Lee leads the Methodist gathering with 25 years in the community.
The article lists top exhibitors across many classes including Saline, Ast, and Hamburgs with first place cockers, pullets, pens, and bantams. Notable entries include Swisher, Martin, Anderson, and Wilson in breeds like White Leghorn, Barred Plymouth Rock, and Indian Games, highlighting best pens, singles, and overall display.
The Fourth of July committee disbursed funds from the 4th of July feast to the city’s poor. Frank H Rhodes oversaw disbursements to Rev. S Plummer Rev John Reynolie Rev B McDanel Rev T Yeakley and others, with church allocations via the Gourd tte.
Readable fragments indicate Dr Hummies will speak in Clarkeburg and vicinity this afternoon. The message mentions Beane and Christine union, a musical program by Well’s orchestra, and a local service audienceudience as part of the event.
A wedding ceremony in Fairmont tied to Miss Oak Chayteat, a beautiful young Indian and a teacher in Fairmont schools. The bride and groom are linked to local education circles, with plans described for a formal union in the town.
Members of the Knights Templar plan a meeting at Doraduss Hall in Clarkshire. An attendance is requested for an upcoming program preceding a meal.
A wedding occurred at the parsonage with Reverend S Be Arbuthnnt officiating. The couple Williggs Sorion Cotterill and Mist tay were united in the Methodist Episcopal church with family and friends in attendance.
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