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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1908
Page
1
Fragmentary report shows rebels clashing with government forces with heavy casualties among soldiers and rebels. Artillery finally ends the conflict as revolutionaries retreat amid scattered fighting and uncertain leadership.
Forty attended a local council meeting in Pittsburg to discuss fraternal insurance aims. Deputy Stanton outlined the program with members named, including EO Mitchell as president and N Slater as secretary, noting goals of permanent protection for beneficiaries and community welfare.
A report lists candidates including Charles Lityron of Wheeling, Dr. at Mt. Renta, and Stev. White among those seeking the West Virginia secretary post. The selection follows a meeting of the committee and statewide sentiments, with a vote pending to confirm the final appointee.
The Sunday wheel of the first Promyterian church in Chriat nay featured a church program with songs religious items and a children’s relay act. Attendance was noted as good with families present.
The Rev. W. Cordd pastor of Beran's Methodist Episcopal South conducted a Christmas tree event for the church Sunday school children at 10 o'clock. The children went to the parsonage and were mute with happiness as the celebration unfolded.
The Hagla jury today reported a disagreement and ordered the jurors to return to the Ingelc room 812 for further deliberations. Details remain unclear as the case proceeds with continued uncertainty.
A chaotic incident on the West Side involved Dew Brarle stalling and John E. Fabivon amid tensions with local leaders. Reported motives and exact actions remain unclear as officials seek clarification of the confrontation and any resulting injuries.
Howard Port as administrator sues for ten thousand dollars over injuries from a street elevator accident at the Traders hotel involving John Nelson, a colored ex-pollowman, resulting in damage claims. The suit, brought against the city, is set for a later hearing with counsel S. E. Baw.
Mary Childers five died of appendicitis at home Saturday morning. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs William Childers of Perry Coaling Station. The body will be buried in the I O F cemetery at O'Neill Monday. Funeral services will be held at the house.
The funeral for Auris of Joby Bosteak, killed by a train Wednesday night, was held Saturday in a Catholic church with interment at Holy Cross cemetery. Investigators say Bosteak bought whiskey gin brandy and other items before the tragedy, and the train crew found the remains and the coroner prepared the body for burial.
A Christmas program by the Methodist Episcopal Sunday school youths drew a large audience on Friday night at the Gott Street auditorium. The recital and song recital delighted the congregation, and about three hundred boxes of candy were distributed to the children.
A foreigner was jailed on a Saturday in Gordon's court after drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Officers Wye Constwule J. M. Cries and Grease filed the complaint, with W. Bh. Prove assisting. Seniishi was advised to pay one aif, with county authorities to pursue remedy.
A worker named James West and his wife Mrs West welcomed a ten pound baby on Christmas Day at High Street. The event is noted in local records with the family celebrating the new arrival and the couple expressing happiness over the birth.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a person from Scranton Pennsylvania moving to a local church area. The text mentions relocation and concern over social or religious duties but lacks clear factual details or named organizations. The readable fragments indicate a personal movement or exile within a community setting.
Analysis by Pittsburg Commoner and Glassworker critiques the National Window Glass Workers executive claim of a 25.5 percent raise for November for single strength producers and 25 percent for makers of stout glass. Reading 100 percent as base, real gains show 6.7 percent overall, with 41 2 3 percent for single strength gatherers and flatteners and 40 percent for single strength cutters. Double strength gains run as high as 61 percent. the piece questions logic used to compute the November settlement and notes specific per box payments for cutters and other trades.
Severett Grimm of Rosemont was treated at St Mary’s hospital after a gunshot wound shattered his leg. He was brought in Thursday evening by Dr. George R. Osden of Flomington for medical care and discharge planning.
The county court was in session with clerk’s military report verified except for Joseph Le Carr guardian of Moskey and Ruby. Kendall exonerated. acres and taxes assessed. land transfers noted. Habeas case mentioned with reconcilitation rowt by Clusy fistrick.
Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Beal of Iw Traders Hotel plan a five week trip to the West. They will travel by way of New Orleans New Orleans is misspelled. they will visit Los Angeles San Francisco Seattle Portland Denver and Chicago before returning home from that point.
Revival services led by Reverend J B Scott of Adamston ended at Stewart Chapel after a well attended season. He announced a continuation next revival at Wilbonburg church on Sunday, preaching about the “Lessons of Christmastide” and inviting all to attend.
The discussion centers on national model license laws to regulate liquor trade, aiming to curb violations and finance government without stifling business. Proponents argue for penalties, age checks, and independent licenseholders to reduce corruption, while noting Prohibition’s mixed political impact and urging revenue-neutral but not punitive levies. ROW Jones of Williams & Davidson Hardware Co. travels home to Berlin for holidays.
Abe Gor and Davis Shoe Company reorganize ownership with Mordecia Lewis TH Wil Maina Samuel A Biot and Fret Davis as retiring members. New ownership takes effect January and stock will be inventoried next Thursday with store closure for the day. Davis continuar as manager. stock purchases for winter and spring trade underway.
Santa Claus appeared at the Episcopal parish Christmas service and delivered about 1000 gift packages to children, each containing books, candy and oranges. The event followed a joyful service in the parish house with families and youngsters in attendance.
A man identified as Andy Hatva, about 240 pounds, 2% years unknown, last seen December 4 near Ashcrafe and Tanmile, intending to travel toward Doddridge county. Described as tall, smooth shaved, blue eyes, wearing a light colored suit and light overcoat. Anyone with information asked to contact the Samity promptly.
John G. Ross resigns as assistant to the chief of the department of mines. He goes to New York to accept a lucrative position with a large powder manufacturing concern. Ross had sought the chief mine inspector appointment but opts for industry work in the metropolis.
MRAKEMAN IS INSURED Brakeman H. Resroad of Park ersbars is in St Marys hospital receiving treatment for injuries from coupling cars in the railroad yard. One lower limb nearly amputated near the thigh in the accident. Justice M. Ex Stayer of Beawn announced Saturday in the city.
Six delegates including Lewis Miller and Thompson will attend the National Federation meeting in Washington DC. They will depart Sunday evening aboard train No 12, then tour Michigan and Ohio before Chariton. Thompson, first assistant to Professor Lewis, is praised for his six months at the Jamestown fair and valued for state department work.
Olsus Spreckels, famed sugar magnate born 1828 in Lamstedt Hanover, died this morning of pneumonia. Immigrating to the U S in 1846, he worked in Charleston and New York before moving to San Francisco in 1856. He built Bay Sugar Refinery, pioneered a refiring process, owned Waikiki sugar interests, 1500 acre Hertshire farm, a Watsonville factory, and was a major Oceanic Steamship Company investor serving San Francisco to Honolulu.
Monday morning Mayor iL Weed will arraign John R. Bickmay Charles Jones and others on charges of operating 2x gambling and mace gambling after a raid on the rear part of the Grimth building on Pikestreal. Police recovered paraphernalia and twelve officers helped carry out the operation. Suspects are out on bond.
A Christmas program by the Dull Street United Brethren Sunday School was held Friday night in the Stoales addition. Children performed a program and a Christmas tree was lit, with treats distributed from a mock ship to a large crowd.
In September the city council passed an anti hog ordinance to take effect soon. City headquarters announced the enforcement date as the 14th, detailing regulations on keeping hogs within the city limits.
BANKINGAS ASSEG N, NEW YORK. Der 36 The Walking Womens of Hours W Poor & Company signed shin moratas for that benefit of creditors.
An obscure early 20th century report notes proposed electric railway and lumber ventures near Richwood and Webster counties. It mentions Penwick Lumber Company, a New York financier, and plans to move logs south to Camden and Fuchwaud. Local supporters cite Republican values and growth potential amid progressive development.
The female gathering at the Protective Home First will be held this evening in the Begies hall. The regular business of the order will be transacted, including admission of new members. The meeting aims to promote home protection and mutual aid through insurance-like support for husbands and wives. B Adams of Wheeling, a state organizer, will present and may be elected to lead the session.
Judge G Dayton of the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia is likely to issue a verdict soon in a damages suit brought by lawyer Epstein of Tonndale against Viking, son of a United States senator, over alleged legal actions. The case centers on claims of harm and seeks monetary compensation.
A boy from New Jair Graduds rdel tion is recovering from a fever fever. M. Reager of Poirit Gnafort will Mayo mbOFAy outdirlibed in Retford Oley, Pa.
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