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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1903

Page

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Spence Elected President of Western YMCA Convention

Delegates for the Western Division YMCA in Parkersburg arrived for the state convention. W. S. Spence of Parkersburg was elected president as inter-state secretary Geo F. Tibbitts and other officers addressed attendees and outlined the association’s aims and regional work.

W. S. Spence Parkersburg Young Men’s Christian Association Geo. F. Tibbitts Washington Cameron Beck Phie Wheeling John O. Lynchl Fe H Williams G.S. Morrison Morgantown Wade Burnside J. W. Dunham W- H Hedges Combs Mundenhall M. McCulla D.B McQaikin Wataong EV Scott W. B Albig B.A. Kyger Andrews Williamson Yeo C.A Ride Kenoys Williams Richmond, Va Buckhinnon Delagates College Association State University Besdes Fairmont East Williamson Kenova W. E H. Janartis Baltimore Inter-State Girettor W. 7B. Warner Wiss W. Espey Albig State Tabversity EO. Andrews Will ‘Amson Mr. Specta Ashort Etleh Chris*tian Asouiation Gebreene Hibbitts Wastinicean

Found Dead Near Gott Faem Identified as Isaac Meyers

A severely garbled report identifies Isaac Meyers as the man found dead near Gate Place on the Gott Faem. The incident, described with substantial transcription errors, notes the time around 6 o'clock and references witnesses and potential suspects without clear names or locations.

Death of Judge Maxwell Ends a West Virginia Era

In Ghiarfenton, West Virginia, February 6, the House and Senate paid tribute as Judge Maxwell died in office. Born near Weston circa 1830, he rose from law student to Attorney General in 1864 and served repeatedly in the Legislature. Known as Father of the Republican Party in West Virginia, he aided the free school measure and led many reforms. He married late in life, leaving two sons, Edwin and Haymond, and served as president of the Clarksburg Telegram Company at his death.

Lewis County Weston George H.leel West Union Clarksburg Col. Burton Despand Isso Republican Party Greanback- Dabot Fenults West Virginia Heiss State Senate Na ‘Than Goft al Brooks Fleming House of Delegates Free School Tadge Maxwell Atisal Duura Shuttleworth Edwing Seattle Washington Haymond Maxwell Clarksburg Telegram Company

Remembrance of Judge Maxwell and Local Losses

The article honors Baylin Muswell Maxwell a noted lawyer and judge who influenced Kentucky and the State Supreme Court era. It notes his birth and career, his ascent to the judiciary in 1867, service until 1872, and his lasting reputation as a leading legal mind. It also mentions illness and death of Col. B W Byrne and other civic losses affecting the community.

Nathad of, Jr Tura Maxwell Jude State Supreme Court

Court Business Summary of Trustee Appointments and Dismissals

Judge Mason earns salary amid a string of court actions including appointment of Clarence B. Spetty as trustee in a state matter, designation of receivers and administrators, and dismissals in cases involving Walter and Lee Stout, Nathan Bartlett guardianship, and Rogers guardiansship. The docket notes commissioners and referees such as Master Commissioner GH Crile and commissions for L. O. Smith and wife, with various orders confirmed and land matters noted.

Yerkey Mary R. Yerkey Dorsey Yerkey Clarence B.spetty Ueniof Big Lawson L. O. Smith Morin R. Lodge Henry Ross Crile Ritter Ke Randolph Walter Randolph O. Webynch Ross F Stout Lee Stout Ransel Jobson Nathan Bartlett Guardian Bleacher Pigott Seontants Lands William A. Rogers Melvin J. Rogers Wale Bittle M. Beag Vy Wranklin Paugh Wwidirideana

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