Pedestrian remains at large after incident in city
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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1906
Page
1
Old Bets on Trial for Deceit and Character Suit
In Rajeteh county WRB Mannah faces a defamation suit from Fettis alleging character damage after a heated courthouse speech. Fettis claims false statements harmed reputation and led to social backlash. The case references prior contempt and a suspension of public duties amid the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rajeteh
Court House
Sten
Pirisian Princess at the Grand Tonight
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a show titled Pirisian Princess is billed at the Grand tonight with Imperial Stock Company involved. Details on venue, timing, or cast are unclear due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirisian
Princess
Railroad fight over West Virginia Midland route to Baltimore
A reported clash emerges over who should own the planned line from Brewster toward Buckhannon via Laurel Run and Little Kanawha. West Virginia Midland engineers conduct surveys amid pressure to accelerate the project, with Coal and Coke Rail likely favored by locals for county development. Col. Moore Jackson and A. P. Hamilton have recently joined ongoing surveys, highlighting renewed interest in rail expansion and timber lands along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olener
Weal
Vistula Snigiane
Gena
Geo
A. Hephmer
Fiarri
Angiteer
Hsrefr
Baltimore
Petrona
Kfoli
Rallroxa
Pal & Coke R. R
McGraw
Coal & Coke R. 3
West Virginia’ Midland
West Virginia Midland
Rairoad
Harry
Autley
Brewster
Laurel Run
Col. Moore Jackson
Mady
A. P. Hamilton
Osteopaths Meet in Parkersburg
The West Virginia Society of Osteopathy met Saturday night in the president Dr Ely of Parkersburgs office. A key motion seeks legislative action at the coming session to create an osteopathic examining board appointed by the Governor. The society will push for what it views as its rights in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Society of Osteopathy
Ite
Ely
Parkershire
One Year Sentencing for Jackson in Be t Robbery Case
Strick Jackson was sentenced on Saturday evening to one year in the penitentiary after a jury could not agree on the verdict. He confessed to stealing two beef hides from Hayden Cork’s slaughterhouse. Judge Lynch imposed the sentence, and commentary followed about juries and the confession influence, while local Christmas church services and charitable activities occupied the rest of the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strick Jacksonry
Strick
Hayden Cork
Lynch
OU Drillers Busy in Harrison County
In Harrison County multiple oil tests are under way. Star Oif and Invincible Oil companies drill on John Williams and T. N. Wilcox farms, while Phil isin, Hutton Gas, and Monarch Oil operate tests on Hess, RF Shinn, and Reynolds properties. AGpe Nutara Gas and Independent Oil report activity along Lime Stone Run and Salem Fork areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dog Run
Tenmile
This
Star Oif Company
John Williams
Invincible Oil Company
Iie
Gordon
T. N. Wilcox
Eagle District
Phil Isin
Elm
Hess
Hutton Gas Company
Salem Fork
Richard Davis
Tenmite Creek
Agpe
Nutara Gas Company
Monarch of Company
Local Firm Plans Starkaburg Incorporation Details
In Starkaburg a new firm titled Tha Bummit Coat and Coke Hoi Tnfeys Jnnf Ehartered proposes a capital of 1000 dollars with 100 paid in. Frederick GO. Brandt of dealt is listed among incorporators along with R. MiNex from Piturw Gibenaky from Atloxheny and the Mekeon of Columbas, outlining initial ownership and locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tha Bummit, Coat & Coke
Ehartered
Starkaburg
Frederick GO. Brandt
R.minex
Piturw
First Settlement of the English at Jamestown
Norfolk Va December 14 On December 19 three hundred years ago the Godspeed Susan Constant and Discovery sailed from Plimackwell under Captain Newport with 105 passengers to found the first English settlement in Virginia. John Smith spoke of the land as a fit habitation for industrious people and the voyage began amid wartime winds and six weeks at sea. The explorers landed at Cape Comfort later named Point Comfort and then proceeded to the James River arriving May 17 1607.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Plackwell
England
Newport
Godspeed
Great Ocean
Virginia
Cape Weary
Comfort
John Smith
Haqven
Jamentown
Nenin
Ape Bent Case Shifts to Special Court Term
The case of Ape Bent involves a dispute over the value size at the West Fork glass plant. George Widsowar is implicated in a $ dispute. Judge Lynch will hear motions to set aside the verdict and grant a new trial at a special term scheduled after the adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sk Cult
Jaan- Alanguter
Grorge Widsowar
Lynch
Alborneya
Asige
New Tring
Brakeman Dies in Yard Accident
D Evans, a brakeman, was crushed to death in the Fairmont yards Saturday night about 5 45. He stood on the rear step of a tender on a freighter when another train passed, fell, and a caboose ran over his chest, severing his life in an instant. His left shoulder was mangled beyond recognition.
Sutton Skips Court Bond Impeding Defaulter Proceedings
A tangled court notice shows Sutton defaulting on a bond tied to a partner, with $32,600 referenced and a warrant to apprehend him. The item mentions Salem and_characters, requests for bring-back to Charles Pure, and a plan to locate the subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wither Garr
Salem
Beck
Charlee
Fragmented notes outline hospital fever and visits
Fragments describe fevers and hospital care with names unclear. Mention a patient called Venioyen and a visit to a hospital on a Monday. Indicates illness and potential treatments, with several garbled names and details.
Disturbed Scene Ends With Arrest After Public Disturbance
A man caused a ruckus in the front of a shop, smashing a window and doors, frightening bystanders, and resisting capture. Constable A. L. Hlstali of Sardis obtained a warrant and detained the man. The case goes to Justice G. H. Gordon for a hearing Wednesday afternoon at 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bnakosk
Lascoed
A. TL
Hhstali
Sardis
Tutler
G. H. Gordon
Holidays Beat Regular Schedule For Christmas Week
Regular car service from Clarkebure to Fairmont will resume on Wednesday December 26 after weather delays. General Manager Purinton reports preparations nearly complete, with crews and inspectors to ensure safe operation before passengers ride the regualr line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pobibie Te Company
Tme
Clarkebure
Fairmont
Maniger Purnfon
Imd
Weathy Es
Tsb
Regier
Purinton
Prisoner Rymer Tried for Residential Burglary in City
In a formal court proceeding Rymer faced charges for breaking into the residence of prominent citizen Frank C. Gaylord. Witnesses identified him by fingerprint and physical evidence linking him to the crime. The jury found him guilty beyond a reasonable doubt after testimony detailing the assault on a servant girl present during the intrusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rymer
C. Gaylord
Mat Aeenotfing
Bing
Girth
Se Wan
Tha Ene
Funeral notices from a Cumberland area church burial
Fragmentary OCR recounts a Sunday home visit death by pneumonia. Mrs Donahue and Miss Eirresh of Cumberland mourn a married man and infant, with a church service and a burial at Holy Crone cemetery conducted by a reverend named Ruynolde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mira
Donahue van Miss Eirresh
Cumberlamt
Marriagr
Jenn
Ie J8
Ruynolde
Engl
Sarerm
Holy Crone Cemetery
Ant-Saloon League Seeks Legislation Over Prohibition Quote
Fragmented OCR shows mentions of Ant-Saloon League lobbying for legal action. Names and phrases appear garbled but suggest push for new laws and organized advocacy around temperance. Notable references include Rev Tetare Atvord and scattered names.
Butter scheme allegedly overvalued by Blaine G Jackson
A garbled report recounts Blaine G Jackson proposing a money making plan by turning one pound of butter and a quart of milk into three pounds of butter. The text references Marple and testing butter amounts, noting misweighing and alleged fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine G. Jackson
Marple
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