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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1907

Page

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Thaw Jealousy and White Scandals In Court Testimony

In New York, February reports describe Elizabeth Nesbit Thaw detailing ongoing alleged improprieties by Beauford White and Thaw's accusations against his wife. The trial focuses on Thaw’s anger after European return and White's alleged attempts to influence Mrs Thaw, with ongoing cross examination to reveal more about the scandal and the Stanford White murder context.

Associated Press New York Ibe Yelyn Nesbit Ife Thaw Wiep Aind Jett Howard Thaw Delmas White Khaw Ital United States White Vinitager Europe Harry Abraham Hummel Detmar

Young Russian Slayer Kills Three Men at Theatre Door

A young Russian assailant killed three men outside a theatre before being shot. He attempted to flee and was wounded, dying in a hospital. An assistant chief of police and an officer named Abaundrovaky are tied to the incident as investigators identify the youth.

Hoapital Iby Prem Panza Rusia Atsistent

Poultry Show Awards Highlight High Quality Exhibits

The Clarksburg Poultry and Pet Stock Association announced premiums and prizes at its four day show in Glen Elk. The annual meeting followed with election of officers and a banquet at the Swager Hotel. New officers include President George W. Brout and secretary-treasurer S. M. Wilson. The banquet featured a chicken themed menu and toastmaster Judge Orr. Awards covered White Rocks, Barred Rocks, Leghorns, Wyandottes, and bantams with numerous regional breeders listed among prize recipients. The next exhibition is planned for January 7–10, 1908 in Clarksburg.

Clarksburg Poultry and Pet Stock Association Glen Elk Swager Judge Orr Poultry Association Tom Orr Cork Dird Hem George Bowles Parkersburg Wilson & Lewis City Puliet Milford W.S. Harney Shinnston Leatherbury Columbian Wyandotte J. C. Marti F. A. Vree

Land Dispute Surrounds Major Mills Tract in Wetzel County

In Wetzel county a massive land dispute centers on the Mills tract, the county’s largest privately owned parcel. The suit, filed in circuit court, lists Joshua Lloyd and others against John Mills Jr and associates, seeking an accounting, a court restraint on pipe line credits, and a court-appointed receiver during a lengthy litigation expected to be one of the county’s biggest.

New Martinsville Fev Mills Joshua TR. Lloyd Thomas S. Lloyd Joseph G. Lloyd Mary Lloyd Switzer Charles Hitchcock Iry de Mariette, O Virgil L. Highland Philadelphia Company of West Virginia Eureka Pipe Line Company Emma D. Lroyd Sarah Lloyd Prichard John Mills, Jr Harrison County Diaminsca Marietta Tojnawer

Governor Preston H. Leslie Dies in Helena

Former Kentucky and Montana territory governor Preston Hoskins Leslie died at his Helena home on February 8. Born March 2, 1819, in Wayne County Kentucky, he served in Kentucky's legislature and senate, led as Kentucky governor from 1871 to 1875, then as Montana territory governor from 1887 to 1889, later practicing law and serving as U S attorney for the district of Montana.

Lby Associated Press Helena Mont Preston H. Leslie Lealle Kentucky Territory Montana Preston Hoskins Lesle Wayne Clinton, County Columbia County Academy State Senate of Senate Leslie United States District of

Sent to Jail Over Unpaid Fines for Theft Incident

Jim McAtee and John Grapes received fifteen days in jail each from Magistrate Gordon for failing to pay fines and costs tied to a theft of a kettle from W. S. Williams. The kettle, entered as evidence, was sold to Levy the junk dealer for 50 cents, but later returned to the owner.

Jim McAtee John Grapes Gordon Ble Bros Williams Levy MeAtes

Rev Fullerton to Preach in Lutheran Chapel Sunday

In the pastor's absence the Rev J A Fullerton DD will preach the sermon Sunday morning in the Lutheran Chapel on Park Ave ne. Dr Fullerton's many friends in the city will be glad for this opportunity to hear him.

J. A. Fullerton Park Avene

Germans seek 25000 acres for German colony near Virginia

German bankers in Germany want to buy about 25,000 acres near Virginia to establish a German agricultural colony. Real estate agents report a large party of Germans eager to move, attracted by fertile soil, hoping to learn farming methods and prosperity from American landowners.

Tha Germany Virginia

Revival at Gof A Methodist Episcopal Church Stirs Attendees

Two revival services at the Gof A Methodist Episcopal Church drew strong praise. Attendees described a joyful spiritual atmosphere with deep interest and cooperation. One person was converted at the evening service and others expressed a desire to get right with God. Testimonies highlighted joy and practical application of the sermon on Christian life. The 3 o'clock evangelistic service and the 7:30 evening session were open to all.

Gof Methodist Episcopal Church

Sailor Alfred Powell Returns After World Trip

Alfred B. Powell, son of W Altos Powell, arrives home Friday morning after four years in the U S Navy. He visited many countries during service and shares tales of the wonders of the world. Local friends welcome his homecoming. Urbana, Feb 5: Fire destroyed the Barrow Kent furniture plant today, with losses estimated up to 50 000 dollars.

Alfred B. Powell W. Altos Powell United States Navy Man Indy Urbana Fev Barrow Kent

Fire at Logan destroys block in Charleston Fel

Fragmented report describes a blaze at Logan city block demolishing a post office and adjacent buildings. Officials say the loss includes a post office and several businesses with damages estimated around 180,000 dollars. No final casualty details are clear from the readable text.

Insurance claims deny any party aided Smithfield fire

W A Lewis of Smithfield rejects sensational reports that locals aided the arson and that insurance fears caused the blaze. He says insurance policies were cancelled, but denies collusion or intent to burn for funds. He asserts his property is worth far more than any possible payout and blasts the rumor mill surrounding the Smithfield incident.

W. A. Lewis Smitha Smithfeld Joan Smithfield Gewis Smithwald Hare

Holmboe Lafferty Win Contract For Parkersburg Building

Holmboe Lafferty, city architects, were awarded the contract for a seven story freproof building in Parkersburg for Lodge No 7 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The brick stone and terra cotta structure will house lodge rooms above and Charcoal Bess offices below, costing about 26000.

Holmboe @ Lafferty Parkersbore Lodge No 7 Independent Order of Od Fellows Holmboe & Lafferty Servind Gren

Melville Davie Abroad on South Prana Walks

Ms 40d Mra Melville Davie Pest travels abroad several times, with accounts noting motion south of Prana. The report highlights her journeys and related movements during a period of travel.

Mra Melville Davie Pest Prana

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Mrs. Thaw Beauford White Wiliam Thaw Jerome Barymore Mr. Thaw Fred Stanford White Paris Aneng Persued Hieif Im Chase Swager Hotel Hamburg Pal C. P. Oules Grafton Dat Oki Pol Wiens & Law, Eft Ckl Moble Poultry Yards Hiiz& Beth W. Va Rose Com W. Leghorns Rev. Schenon J. F. Coffman Dola Matt Reed Anconiay Math Reed White Orpington W. Gerrard Wilsonburg G. W. Swisher Golden Wyandottes L. M. Allen Wilesonburg Sliver P. Wyandottes Gratton Light Bramas T. W. Davis Keyser Pullett Grover Gerrard Benj Anderson Wyandottes H. C. Dickerson T. A. Law Buckhannon T. A. Vyne White Holland Turkeys W. B. Outright Hum Leghorns Srd C.J. White Jase Lew C. Brown W. R Talkington Clty Tnd Ben Anderson Ant Wetzel County Rev. Fullerton Gom Methodist Chaysh Alfred Fr. Powell Logan Amd Odd Fellows Building Charleston, Fel Masente Odd Fallows Amd & Number Bustaees Basviert Fosere Burlek Baer Ie Wiehield Kyrorr Holmboe & Lafferty Pama Odd Fellows Royce
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