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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1907

Page

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Zinc Plant Brought Home to Clarksburg from Marion Ind

The Clarksborg Board of Trade secured the Columbia Zinc Works for Northview, moving the plant from Marion Indiana. The factory will employ about 50 men and 250 more in allied roles, with brick and iron buildings and significant skilled labor wages. General Manager W F Oesterle arrives to oversee relocation and construction begins as first shipments arrive.

Clarkshoro Board of Trade Columbia ‘Zinc Works Marion Ind W. F. Oesterle Collimbia Zinc Works Arive Clarksburg Northview Peerless Glase Company Indiana Clarkabuirs Rae Board of Trade

Dividend Declared And Paid At Coston Printing Company

At the first semi annual stockholders meeting in the Traders Building offices a semi annual dividend of per cent was paid on the five thousand dollar capital stock and five per cent was drawn to the surplus fund.

Coston Printing Company

Saloon License Raised in Senate Finance Committee

Special to Telegram Charleston reports the senate committee on finance favored the saloon license bill as part of the larger licensing measure. The proposal would levy a saloon license and related licenses, with the measure advancing from committee to the floor for consideration.

Charleston Senate

Joint Committee to Investigate Mine Disasters Approved

Charleston February 6 A resolution creating a joint legislative committee to investigate mine disasters and report was approved by both houses after a protracted debate. Several substitute versions were offered in the Senate but all were rejected.

Tee Senate

Jury Drawn for Upcoming Circuit Court Term

Jurors have been drawn for the next circuit court term to convene Tuesday March 12. Grand jurors include W I Mowrey Charles Swiger Nathan G Bartlett Lee Nutter R T Williams Marion T Cunningham Will T Ritter P J Leyden Lucian Hoge Jr A M Slaughter Oliver Robinson M Cunningham Harry Hawker Sidney Haymond W A Law and Claude S Randall. Petit jurors listed to report Friday for duty include Thomas F Nuzum Arthur Parsons Marcellus P Thompson Frank Dennison John W Harbert George Nutter M N Gordon J M Carter J G Teter R S Horner Joshua Thompson A D Chorpening A L Lewis Charles Garrett Amos G Marple John Johnson John Wesley Williams Ed Knisely Jackson Fletcher J F Estuck Lloyd Smith A B Law Geo M Ross D L Hedges John A Lamlousier Harvey Mood D W Hammond W McKeshan Charles Tarvix Walter Pittro J J Elliott W W Young Samuel Lewis PD W Jacobs No P Queen Carl Drumwand RW Custer Wilson Waldo Howard MacDonald Julius Barnett

Circuit Court W. I. Mowrey Charles Swiger Nathan G. Bartlett Lee Nutter R.T. Williams Marion T. Cunningham Will T. Ritter P. J. Leyden Lucian Hoge, Jr A. M. Slaughter Oliver Robinson Charles Garrett Amos G. Marple John §. Johnson John Wesley Williams Knisely Jackson Fletcher J. F. Estuck Lloyd Smith Law Geo. M. Ross D. L. Hedges John A. Lanlousier Harvey Mood D. W. Hammond W. ©. McKeshan Charles Jtarvix Walter Pittro J. J. Elliott

Carrie Nation Found On Porch In Helpless Condition

Mrs Carrie Stadelman known as Carrie Nation was found on the porch of B G Smith residence at 1130 Tuesday night in a helpless state The Sheriff was notified and she was given lodging in the county jail for the rest of the night The discovery of her presence on the porch probably saved her from freezing to death

Carrie Stadelman Carrie Nation B. G. Smith

Miss Annie O Keefe Dies After Lingering Illness

Miss Annie O Keefe daughter of Thomas O Keefe died at her East Pike Street home Wednesday at 1 am after lingering illness with lung complications She was 16 years old Survived by three sisters and three brothers Funeral set for Friday at 10 am at the Church of the Immaculate Conception with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery She was a devout member and well known for her bright disposition and many friends

Annie O'Keefe Thomas O'Keefe East Pike Street Miss O'Keefe

Henderson Charged With Fraud In Butler Court

W L Henderson ordered by Magistrate Gordon to appear in Butler's court on February 12 on charges of attempting to defraud. Burl A Teets accuses Henderson of falsely claiming through counsel J Q Tidler that he owned judgments against W H Powell and Lou Powell for $25 free of other claims, and assigned the judgment to Teets for $18 with intent to defraud.

W. L. Henderson Gordon Iutler Burl A. Teets Henderson J. QO. ‘T. Tidler Gainul W. H. Powell Lou Powell C. W. Moore Earl Teets

Monongahela Valley Round Table Schedule Announced

Announcements issued for the Monongahela Valley Round Table meeting set for February 16 at the Man fto public school building. The program includes two sessions on Friday and one Saturday morning session.

Monongahela Valley Round Table Association Manfto

Governor's special message on Stuart mine horror

Governor Dawson urges a joint committee to investigate the Stuart mine disaster in Fayette County. He cites past mine explosions to press for expert inquiry, possible errors by the State Bureau of Mine Inspection, and immediate action ahead of the coroner's inquest, to uncover the full truth.

Charleston Dawson Red Ash Stuart State Bureau of Mine Inspection Bureau of Mine Inspection

White Plymouth Rock pullet breaks record at Poultry Show

A white Plymouth Rock pullet named Miss Ivory owned by Wilson & Lewis of Glen Elk set a pullet record with 97 points at the Sanus exhibition of the Clarksburg Poultry and Pet Stock Association in the Central Storage building. The show drew over 1,200 exhibits from multiple states with Judge Z. B. Orr tallying scores and planning awards Thursday.

Sanus Clarksburg Poultry and Pet Stock Association Glen Elk Z. B. Orr Plymouth Rock Miss Ivory Wilson & Lewis Fishel A. G. Fishel Hope, Inc West Virginia Ohio Kentucky Indiana Pennsylvania Harrison County Judge Orr The Poultry Association Swiger Hotel Iudge Orr

Special Term Called to Hear Bond Relief and Road Matters

A special term of the county court is set for February 9 to review Citizens' Trust & Guaranty Co petition to be relieved from Tee Coffman's constable bond, hear viewer reports on a Meadowbrook bridge right of way, appoint and qualify a Union district justice, and establish a road through Chestburg Fuel Co land in Coal district.

Citizens’ Trust & Guaranty Company Tee Coffman Ubife Meadowbrook Union District Chirksburg Fuel Company

Oliver's Bid Not Closed by Feb 6 Grace Extension

Washington Feb 6 The last day of grace to perfect W J Oliver's Panama Canal bid passed without a decision. Oliver the lowest bidder is present in Washington and awaits review of his amended proposal and other bids submitted two weeks earlier. President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft suggested accord with terms and timing.

Associated Press Washington, D. C W. J. Oliver Panama Canal Roosevelt Taft Oliver

Gas Kills mother and infant in Youngstown home

Associated Press report from Youngstown D dated February 6 states Mary Spawn, 25, and her infant were found dead in their home. Cause listed as asphyxiation from escaping natural gas.

Associated Press Youngstown, D Mary Spawn

Lawyer Lynch Dirs. By Ameccated Prpes. Canton News

Cantons famed lawyer Lynch died suddenly today from heart failure amid a cold, wet night forecast. The report notes his prominence in the region and his long career, with local reaction to the loss.

Prpes Canton Ocwiliam A Lynch

Parent Fined for Unsent School Attendance in Wilsonburg

Henry Craig was fined Tuesday evening by Justice John T. Flynn in Wilsonburg for failing to send his child to school. The total fine and costs amounted to $4.60.

Henry Craig John T. Flynn Wilsonburg

Phoenix Mine Changes Hands in Summit Lease

The Summit Coal & Coke Company has leased the Phoenixville mining property from the Douglass Ranch Coal & Coke Company and taken active control. F. C. Brandt becomes general manager, F. D. Alten superintendent, James Howe boss, and James Whitehair master mechanic. Douglass returns to Pittsburgh to pursue other business. The new management promises improved operations and broader scale if fair car distribution continues.

Summit Coal & Coke Company Phoenixville Douglass Ranch Coal & Coke Company F. C. Brandt Detroit F. D. Alten James Howe James Whitehair P. ‘Douglass Douglass-Ranch Company Wil Pllsbury Willl

Verdict In Elkins Suit Hits $6000 Against Elkins

The Supreme Court of the District of Columbia returned a verdict of six thousand dollars for the plaintiffs Robert Burton and George Dubreuil in the suit against Senator S. B. Elkins over alleged services in a Western Maryland railroad sale. Hearings continued midweek on other local matters including a car incident and a coal company meeting. Mrs. M. El Black Krohme, new milliner in Empire Building, expanded her shop to 206 and 208, reporting strong business and space to better serve customers.

Washington, D. C Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Robert Burton George Dubreuil Baltimore S. B. Elkins West Virginia Western Maryland M. EL Black Krohme Empire Building Téteeram Square Hoatheas Empire

Ryan Wins PiGirr Hot Spring Bout

Tommy Ryan defeated Tare Bar in a scheduled twenty round bout at the Wall ing Athletic Club in Hot Spring Arkansas. The fight went to the seventh round before Bar was unable to continue, giving Ryan the win.

Ark Rep Tommy Ryan Walling Athletic Club Barry Winges

Colored protests erupt over Jim Crow bill ruling in Clarkeving

Colored citizens of Clarkeving rallied Tuesday evening after news that the judiciary committee had reported favorably the Jim Crow bill. Senators and delegation framed protests, alleging the bill’s passage would alarm the colored community amid tense scenes near Charleston.

Ciiseus Charleston Judiciary Committee Reuss Dolermien Amit Delegaire Chariton Iegistaturs

Peyton A. Dent Takes Lead of Tar Redwood Plant

Peyton A. Dent departs to assume management of a temperamental plant in Tar Redwood North Carolina. He shows strong personal interest in the project and expects to begin soon. Supporters anticipate progress with his arrival and early leadership.

Peyton A. Dent Redwood N.C Sumverdae Kim

Also Mentioned on This Page

Marion, Ind Northviow Nath Grim Reaper Thomas O'Keefe KA. Teets Fayette County Tam Ivory Wilson Lewis Jerome Thanaliy Associated New York Delwoner Peni Ixtm Mra William Thaw Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Volmas Pegas Jerome Thaw Delmas Nellon Cxhert Nuys Delmas Delman Delinaa Benjamin Bolan Bolan Madison Square Garden Theatre Staleford White White Boland Waite Thi Garden Theatre Evelyn Mc du Wan Mam Oscar S. Straus Lawyer Lynch Dirs Phoenix Douglass Ranch Company Elkins Burton and Dubreuil Rus Oker Deems Tate Goodwin Broad Oaks Focal Traction Aye Isham Keith Parks Prebure Ryan PiGirr
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