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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1903
Page
7
The Minister's Son comedy drew large crowds at Trader Grand Opera House with a well received performance. W I B Patton as Simon Ray delivered a strong rendition while Annie Hatton in Rose May impressed. Lion Strasser in James Ward proved his actor backing was above ordinary. audience celebration followed both matinee and evening shows.
The Clarksburg Industrial Company announces its annual meeting at the company office in this city. It plans to increase capital stock by 550 000 to buy the Thomas White farm of 125 acres and may elect new officers. An opportunity will be given soon to acquire the additional stock.
A foreigner from Pinniinnick allegedly attacked a crying child waiting for a streetcar near Traders Bank on Main street. The man, smoking a cigarette, started burning the child with the ember and had to be halted by police. many urged arrest and severe punishment.
Mc. Davis, general superintendent of the West Vir plifa Western Telephone system, is rapidly recovering after a trip to Miami, Florida. A letter to his physician says he expects to return home soon as the southern climate aids health. Davis had been working about fifteen hours daily in two key roles, and his health had suffered.
Luther Lindsay and sister attend funeral of their brother who died last Friday morning in Anderson from rheumatism of the heart. The deceased was 22 years old and a native of the county and well known locally.
A February 1903 notice lists numerous individuals including Harry Adams, Mrs Carus, J. M. Davis & Son, Miss Anna Smith, Miss Myrtle Riley, and John B. Williams among others as unclaimed items or intents in the Clarkburg West Virginia postaffixed advertisements. The fragmentary list mixes names and partial titles with errant spellings, reflecting archived OCR.
Reports say Dave Hodge, colored, faces theft charges for taking 320 from his father Burr Hodge who is described as nearly helpless and fearful. A neighbor adds this is not his first offense and neighborhood pressure may push to action to see him brought to justice.
The writer denounces the so called society hoodlums and protests brutal police behavior toward a rural youth. He notes the opera house as a symbol of social tension and mocks pretentious airs while condemning mob violence and double standards in law enforcement.
David Slocum transfers 15 acres to Abigail Ann Brent in Clay district. Parcel moves again to Martha Ann Chalfane for 100 acres in Clay district. Cora Lee Slocum receives 15 BL acres in Clay district from the same owner. X McCann transfers 2 lots to A Smith in Alta Vista. Francis M Rogers transfers 251 acres in Sardis district to Mary J Lyon.
If you have tried to yearn to waltz from other teachers and failed never give up. Take one term of ten consecutive lessons from Prof. Nott and he will teach you to waltz with ease. Private instruction offered with no embarrassment. Evening sessions Monday and Thursday 7 to 8. Afternoons for children Wednesday after school and Saturday 2 30.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a past minstrel event with mentions of a professor and several named figures. The text includes garbled names and vague references to a class and advanced allies Lamorrow Wight and AJ. Details are unclear due to corrupted reading.
The article reports the wedding of Miss lk and Mr WJ Galbraith in Geass church New York on a December evening. The bride, born and raised in the city, has lived in New York City for several years with her bridesmaids and matron of honor present. The couple plan to reside in New York where Galbraith works in business.
Funeral of Mrs Julia MacManaway held at the Catholic church yesterday afternoon with Rt Rev Father O Connor officiating. He spoke movingly of the deceased’s Christian virtues. Burial followed at Holy Greas cemetery with many friends in attendance. The age is estimated between 86 and 88. Also notes a notice about Clarkesburg lodge No 452 meeting at lodge rooms tomorrow at Abelock.
The Secretary of State barred a charter for Freese Heating Company of this city. The corporation would manufacture water heaters with authorized capital stock of 825,000. Names listed include Aioekie Hoeede, Teiaéorpo ingots, Janciain, BeaVes Tadohe, Ay Harrington, RoE Grove, and M Freese.
A report from Akron notes NATURAL Migh Milstead brother of Fraok Milstead died in the city hospital after weeks of illness. Enink Milstead was with Wineman the day before his death. Frank Milstead returned home as the body was taken to Parker for burial.
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