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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1903
Page
1
Charleston reports ongoing interest in forming a new county named Shew. Karl Smith cites local lobbying and uncertain fate tied to Augusta bill progress. Observers note daily chatter about the plan amid unsettled results, with scattered references to Doddridge Tyler and Salem.
Garbled report notes multiple arrests linked to a board bill dispute at a factory. Constable McGhung, Squire Gordon, and Henry Dye are named in a muddled account involving a disputed debt, entries about a glass factory, and an intended move to advance charges.
The Good Well company reports a promising drill on Grass Run at G. W. Guth Farm. They claim best ever drilling results with indications of producing around 100 barrels per day and plan another well on Guth Farm soon. Next well number nine shows gas potential.
A funeral was held for Charies Carcine, who died following a fall at Parcuns coal mine. The burial occurred after a difficult day as mourners gathered at the cemetery to pay respects to the deceased.
Physicians of the city and county met at Harrison County Hospital to reorganize the Harrison County Medical Society. Officers for the ensuing year were elected: TLM Hood president, S L Mason vice president, C T Ogden secretary, BR A Mignes treasurer. The gathering included several papers read and discussed.
Allan G. Snyder, known as second page man for the Charksburg football town last year, is appointed secretary of the United States Legation at Columbia. The post is described as responsible and lucrative, reflecting Snyder’s popularity with fans. He is a son of Judge C. P. Snider, a former congressman.
Alenry Forsythe, an elderly resident, persists he is alive despite reports of his death. The tale traces claims of burial at Zood cemetery and hints at a prior obituary. The piece notes a personal confrontation with presumed death and references multiple graves.
The Board of Directors of the YMCA disclosed standing committees for the year. Executives include A Yost as chairman with H E Sloas and others. Educational chaired by John J Davis. Auditing led by Orle McConkey. Religious Meetings names Rev TL Peters and others. Membership led by D M Ogden. Musical with E Bogess. Athletic chaired by Howard Cunningham.
Walter Grant was arrested on the eastbound passenger train No.46 on Thursday by B. & O. policeman A. C-Unton for stealing on the train while riding as blind baggage. Squire Tiloss adjourned the case to the assizes. The justice fined Grant a dollar plus costs. failing payment, he was sent to jail. Grant claims Baltimore as his home.
Shinnston West Virginia February 5 The Shinnston Social Grub club appointed a committee to select plans for a new city park to benefit public amusements. The committee includes Harmer Randall Lucas and Shion, meeting at Hawker's hardware store with Vice President Wetzel presiding in the absence of President Mardenty.
Captain G. 1s Stoeckle of the 8th Cavalry announces a recruiting office in Weston West Virginia from February ninth to January eleventh 1903 enlistments will be taken for all branches of the United States Army.
Vague notes describe a routine police court day with a smooth session yesterday. The report uses unclear phrases and limited detail, but mentions a peaceful proceeding and an easy police handling of the case.
Large delegation of Salem citizens push for adoption of a city charter in Charleston while opposition is weak. Prominent backers include Mayor Montgomery and John M. Flanagan. editors and businessmen say industrial expansion will broaden Salem’s growth and position as a West Virginia business center.
John Williams of Sajem, owner of a valuable tract on Greenbrier, reportedly received a fabulous price for the remaining half of his royalty. The offer is said to be 100 a day for seven years, with an aggregate of 2,000, and was allegedly made in Woodtaith. Williams will reportedly accept only a favorable deal.
A stream of court actions is recorded with continuances quashings dismissals and settlements. Cases include William Nell bond terms Ammons and Samet Greg various corporate and civil actions against Lloyd Dunn S A Norris and others. Adverse judgments awarded to Silas and Howard Dawson against West Virginia Refining Company and property sales authorized for Jarvisville ME church and coal land estates.
An unclear notice states McGeorge declines to have his name used in connection with a mayoralty bid. He says he would not accept the nominal Goo under any consideration and that the duties of office demand more fame than he could spare.
The M C A convention will open tomorrow with afternoon sessions in the Baptist Church and an address by U S Senator Elkins scheduled for tomorrow night.
A busy week of society events includes Miss Spates hosting a Tuesday Euchre Club night and Mrs Wallhour's whist party with a guest list featuring Mrs Wallis and Miss Lang. The Five Table Card Club and St. Augustine Club hold meetings, while preparations for a Westra Division Young Men’s Christian Association event loom with delegates arriving and a convention opening at hotel.
Fragmentary OCR shows Salem town council organizing salaries for officials including mayor and recorder. References to salary figures around 407, 76, and 45 dollars per month or period, with mentions of an election and oaths. Reading is incomplete but indicates early municipal financial actions and town governance.
Fragmentary OCR text yields a garbled line of names and phrases. The readable parts show scattered names and stray words without coherent events or context. No identifiable entities or actionable facts emerge to form a clear news item.
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