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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1903
Page
3
A large Traders Grand Opera House audience enjoyed Saturdays matinee and evening performance of The Ministers Son. W B Patton as Simon Ray scored a hit while Annie Hamilton as Rose Ray and Lou Streeter in James Ward impressed. the company played to a youthful matinee crowd.
The Clarksburg Industrial Company will hold an annual meeting at 7:30 pm on Wednesday March 4 in its office to elect officers and discuss increasing capital stock by about 85000 to 85000 for acquiring the Thomas C. White farm of 125 acres in the near future.
A foreign man from Pinnicinnick allegedly burned a child's hand with a cigarette while waiting for a streetcar near Traders Bank on Main Street. Passersby alerted police, who ordered the man to stop. many urged arrest and punishment for such cruelty.
Mr. Davis, West Virginia Western Telephone system general superintendent and office manager, who left for Miami a week ago, is rapidly recovering. A letter to his physician indicates he expects to return home soon. He found the South climate healthful and was advised to travel for a test while balancing duties in two offices.
Luther Lindsay, Lawrence Lindsay, and their sister traveled to Anderson, Tadiana, to attend the funeral of their brother Lutter who died Friday morning from rheumatism of the heart. The deceased was 82 years old and a native of this county. He was well known locally.
February 16 list of unclaimed letters includes Harry Adams, Miss Genevra Bock Hannon, Thomas Burns, A P Bailey, Alice Card Carte, John Cyarns, Willie Condway, W A Campbell, Mrs Ceras, Cam Desmond, R Degman, Rich Degman, Mrs Sarah Davisson, J M Davis & Son, Mrs Bird Flanagan, Miss Bertie Gales, JS Griffin, Milas Lasy Grapes, Drian Crucho, Chas Hoone, Edward Hick, A W Hockman, Melissa Hopkins, S K Hill MOA, Kader Geo Lae Koon, Harry Lowe, G W Leeson, Gil Leson, Mummie Lethen, Miss Ernie McAter, Jas Ho Murtisnd, M M Mason, Lloyd Melntire, Jas Millon, Wojatich Mahur, Mrs Bessie Morris, Mise Myrtle Riley, no 108, Caaurl Sunthy, H P Simong, Miss Anba Smith, Miss Artie Shrader, Mrs Julia Sudin, James Shrader, Miss Minnie Satterfield, Patsy Sweeney, TD M Stephens, S D Smith, p G Thompson, Miss Hamie Williams, John White, John E Williams, AM G Waugh, J W Williams, S Q Denna, P Me.
A neighbor reports Dave Hodge accused of stealing $20 from Burr Hodge, who is described as nearly helpless and fearful. The incident allegedly included stealing an additional $10 from him afterward. The neighbor says this is not the first such offense and community action may bring him to justice.
Editor Sommers condemns the opera house disturbances calling out hoodlums in the gallery and airs of society people. The writer notes the venue is too much for them, prefers peace over drama, and contrasts police behavior toward rural drinkers versus rowdy crowds.
David Slocum conveys 105 acres to Abigail Ann Brent in Clay district. Martha Ann Ghalfant receives 100 acres in Clay district from Slocum. Cora Lee Slocum acquires 151 acres in Clay district. X.Y McCann sells 2 lots in Alta Vista to S. A. Smith. Francis M. Rogers transfers 286 acres to Mary J. Quon in Sardis district.
If you have tried to learn to waltz from other teachers and failed, the fault lies with them not you. Take one term of ten consecutive lessons from Prof Noit and learn with ease. Lessons private. Monday and Thursday 8 to 10. Beginners hour 7 to 8. Afternoons for children Wednesday after school and Saturday 2:30.
Fragmentary note mentions Prof Nott leading an advanced class tomorrow night with interest from students to join the minstrel program. It references Mason McMillan and McKinney Urnstee coal district figures and a cryptic 127 'a coal unit.
Cards announce the marriage of Elizabeth A Thomey to W L Galbraith at Grace Church New York City on December 31. Mrs Pauline M DeBose served as matron of honor and Mr Townsend as best man. The bride, born in this city, has lived in New York for several years with Galbraith pursuing his career there.
The funeral of Mrs Julia McManaway from the Catholic church yesterday at 3 pm. Father O Gonnor spoke of the Christian virtues. Interment was in Holy Cross cemetery. Age not known exactly but between 50 and 91.NOTICE ELKS The regular meeting of Chirksburg lodge No 482 BP O Elks will be held tomorrow at 8 pm in the lodge room. All members urged to attend.
The Secretary of State has issued a charter of incorporation to the Freese Heating Company of this city. The purpose is to manufacture water heaters. The authorized capital stock is 25000 dollars. The incorporators are W W Jamieson DAV Jacobs W A Harrington R E Grove and W M Freese all of this city.
Hight Milstead brother of Frank Milstead of this city died in Akron Ohio city hospital from catarrh of the stomach after weeks of illness. Frank Milstead stayed with him until the day before his death. The deceased is survived by a wife and two children. Remains were brought to Parkersburg for burial Sunday afternoon. Blooming plants and display at Bland's drug store referenced.
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