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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1908

Page

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Bridgeport and Philippi clash over Broaddus move decision

Bridgeport and Philippi battle over Broaddus Institute relocation at a Thursday meeting. Proposals included a forty acre lot with a 90 room building and 20,000 cash, versus Philippi's 16,000 with ground considerations. The board heard both sides in executive and public sessions, with removal likely tied to property sales and bids from Wheeling and Huntington figures.

oldOna Broaddux Institute Bridgeport Philinp M.D. Houghfore Gavcott Clarksburg I. Fe Moore Parkers George Ms Whitescarver Grater BR B. Mulbott Philippi Mrsella Payne Martmont ML. Wond Huntington Teews Ward Pennsylvania J. Thomas Mannington Clarkaturg Dlepom Meadig Mridgeport Wak Miarle T D Fitshighe Davison B. ‘Teter Melville Peck Thu Philipp Hoard Wt Pres Cme Clarkaburs Sanitarum Gom Pany Board of Tratens J. J. Donahuer Wheellig

West Virginia Republican League meeting set in Parkersburg

Date 15 fixed indicates W B Cutright of Tuckhannon and Simmons of Spencer plan a meeting of the State League of Republican Club in Parkersburg on April 28 the day before the State Delegate Teeyul Nean convention. An infant of Hatchumaker family Moore's Nine died early Thursday. Funeral Friday at 2 pm with services at the parents Home and burial in LO cemetery. The board of regents of West Virginia University Morgantown notes many present except Shige Theans song continues several days.

W. B. Cutright Tuckhannon State League of Republican Club Simmons Spencer League Parksburg Parkershars Republican Party of West Virginia Hatchumaker Moore's Parenta Puelal

Fish Loses Suit Against Harriman in Central Stock Case

In Chicago on February 20 judge Weil dissolved a temporary injunction blocking 286 201 shares of stock from being voted at the annual meeting of the Tiltingis Central Railroad Company The shares once held by Union Pacific and the railroad Securities Company of New Jersey were at issue The decision ends Stuyvesant Fish control attempts In New York both Fish and Warkpar declined to comment on the ruling

Associated Frees Chicago Harriman Gentral Lida Hich Tudge Weil Stuyvesant Fish Tilngis Central Railroad Uhlon Pacific’, Railroad Company Railroad Securities Company of New Jersey

Death of South Carolina Senator Latimer

Senator Latimer of South Carolina died today from peritonitis following an operation misdiagnosed as appendicitis. Born July 21, 1857 near Lowndesville, he moved to Belton in 1880, chaired the county Democratic committee, served in the House 1893 to 1903, and was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1902. Senate adjourned until tomorrow after memorial actions.

Jby Washington, D. C Vahary Lathner South Carolina Peritamie Lowell Asbury Chirchwell Latimer Lowndesville Alybeville County S.C Wan & Kon Tie United States Senate Lot Sloy Tamersigners

Rumor Mill Targets Scherr Governor Bid and Prohibition Vote

Special correspondence from Charleston West Virginia notes auditor press agent claims that Senate Republicans would back Scherr for governor. The piece alleges Swisher influenced the prohibition amendment outcome and questions Whose interests drive the Scherr campaign. It claims upper house senators oppose publicizing candidates and suggests a few votes could have changed the outcome.

Charleston W. Yau Scherr Pole Senate Sweher Jis Tts Hole Anduar Seherr Mwlelior Tate

Woman Indicted on Rape Charge in Jefferson Circuit Court

A Jefferson County case in Charles Town sees a woman indicted for rape after a recent grand jury activity. Mount Faulkner presides as defense demurrer challenges the charge, with arguments to be heard in a day or two.

Charles Town Tefferson Tian Wormin Outliner

Deeds Recorded Involving Local Property Transfers

Deeds recorded show B F Coburn transferring to Jay Reefer at 1 Jol, Trond Owke Jay Reefer transferring to Edwin P L Clemans at 1 Jol Broad Oaks, Jiomes Fy MeIntire transferring to Taster Mars in 1 tol Enterprize with nearby property details.

B. F. Coburn Jay Reefer Trond Owke Edwin PL Clemans Broad Oaks Jiomes Fy MeIntire Taster Mars Enterprize

Sunday School Institute Held with Notable Lectures

The Sunday school institute at the Baptist church drew 50 to 60 attendees despite weather. Lectures by A. L. Withers of Bridgeport and Dr. Peters of this city covered card study and Sunday school pupil matters. A round table followed. a large attendance affirmed the event’s success with another session planned tonight at 7:50.

Leguires Tievs Peters Ely Withers Bridgeport Walt Paters Rolund Charch

Ramsburg Dies in Asylum Transit at Martinsburg Farm

The body of J. le C. Ramsburg was moved from Weaton asylum to his former Martinsburg home for burial after dying Tuesday from a breakdown following admission on December 10. He was 61, a farmer by vocation, with prior mental impairment but temporary mental improvement before death.

Mr. Ramsburg Martinsburg J. le C. Ramsburg Weaton Lily Phrysteu

Kelley Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

TJ Kelley operating as Wattaca underwent an appendicitis operation Sunday night at Matra Mont and is recovering. He has been moved from the Jagkepn hut to Cook's Noaphal for care.

TJ Kelley Wattaca Matra Mont Hutch Cook Noaphal

Crescent Window Glass Plant Faces Strike Over Wages

WESIU aigng up and Lat­ter to man plant. Cutter and flattener workers are few outside the organization. A P Fees, wage committeeman, says Crescent Window Glass Company in Weston has lined up cutters and flatteners and needed 24 experienced blowers and gatherers. Manager Grant had visited Indiana and other places to hire staff but failed. The Crescent plant remains on strike of cutters and flatteners until sufficient skilled workers are found to operate the plant satisfactorily.

A. P. Fees Weston Crescent Window Glass Company Grant Crescent Indiana

Appeals court session on Baltimore & Ohio cases in Richmond

United States Circuit Court of Appeals heard lingering arguments this week with Judge Pritchard presiding and District Judge Daylorth in attendance. Cases involve Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company and Fairmont Coal Company et al, with plaintiffs in error Pitcairn Coal Company and others, heard by counsel Edgar H. Gans Hugh L. Bond Jr William A. Glasgow Jr and others, from Baltimore Philadelphia and Parkersburg.

Richmond United States Clrcuit Court of Appeals Pritchard Daylorth Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. Company Palrmont Coal Company Et Nrear Tufted States Pitcairn Coal Company Baltimore Edgar It, Gans Hugh Jb. Bond, Jr Wiliam A. Glasgow, Jr United States Ox Rel Uanimore & Onin Fairmont Coal Company Et al R Tn Artot Ganes Edgar H. Gans Lugh L. Bond, Jr William A. Glasgow, Jr Philadelphia Ida. G. Jackson Tandry G Jackson Et al Otreult Parkerburg Mccormick Williamsport McCluer & McCluer Parkersburg Wil Appellant Wildan Beard O. M. Ambler Ue Appalieea

Eight Prof The Rov Dy Chedstopher Mumble Sermon at Parkershurs

The Rov. Dy. Chedstopher Mumble of Parkershurs preached an expnl sermon to a Kory sledongregation at the adustrial Presbyterian erect. At the close of the sermon an after mmeotine was hold in which eight nro fesstons of vonvoraloy were maie, making eightoor In all since the beginning of the meetings. Dr. Humble was called to his home Thursday morning and Thursday evening Kaward finek Sunday achowl wls stondby of Parkerstuirg will priiet. All people in the ie duatrial withdow are cordially Inelt ed to these services.

Chedstopher Mumble Parkershurs Adustrial Presbyterian Erect Vonvoraloy Humble Kaward Finek Stondby Parkerstuirg Wil

Drady Qualifies Official For Personal Ratifications

Drady selects Jones Te Drady as administrator of the personal estate of Michie L J McDonald, with David J Cay as surety. The appointment carries a bond of $100.

Jones Te Drady Michie l J. McDonald Hon David J. Cay

Deputy Recoveries Diamonds and Furs in Cumberland Theft

Deputy W. B. Hoddel of Allegheny County recovered from Jennie Weekly eight young worn reading to Adam son diamonds jewelry and furs valued at about 260 belonging to a Cumberland woman who reported the theft. The Cumberland woman had entrusted the items to Weekly before her death. Chief Richard Scott aided Hoddel in locating Weekly on Thursday.

W. B. Hoddel Allegheny County Jennie Adamson Gary Cumberland Madi Me. Hoddel Clarkapiine Sainte Weekly Iodide Polic Richard Scott Hadder

Ohio Recedes as River Falls Near Cincinnati

The Ohio River recedes to within about sixty miles of Cincinnati and is expected to begin rising again tonight. Early reports place the water level at 51.1 feet this morning, just above the danger line, while it did not exceed 52 feet.

Cincinnati

Will of Inte Ligya probated in county clerk's office

The will drawn October 11, 1907, witnessed by A N Laws and Howard W McDonald, disinheriting property except a home on Brushy Fork waters. Adelbert Lang and John G Lang named executors without bond. Wife receives stock shares and $80 yearly, maintenance of the home rooms, and dower rights. A share in Empire National Bank and Empire Building Company go to wife. heirs to pay her annual support. Shulloworth to receive $2,000 share in estate. details note various specific bequests and ownership adjustments.

A. N. Lawsonun Howard W. McDonald Brushy Fork Isolmipson Elie Laietetets Quay Sholiworth Shulloworth Shane

New Unions Form in Mutual Protection Association

Lawrence of New Hothto hot travels through Clarkburg and Weston to organize branches of the new Mutual Protection Association. He plans to unite harvesters and gatherers, promising harmony among workers as they establish local branches and extend to New Plerses.

Congress Lawrence New Hothtohot Padinslot Clarkburg Weston Hlowora Clarkeburg Hhey West Thlin Newplerses Likarsan Rome

Twenty Days Sentences for Two Colored Defendants

Mayor Crile ordered twenty days probationary sentences for James Gowmuin and Verna Stewart after they were found guilty of gathering at a Monticelio Avenue house for a disturbance last night. Stella Culton faced charges of public indecency and was jailed. Rod Vance, Arthur Smithy, and JoIy Yacklich received fines for drunkenness and failing to pay.

James Gowmuin Verna Stewart Crile Patio Couyt Scenion Monticelio Avenue Antayy Tl Nurhose Stella Culton Denuke Deraule Ofa Rod Vance Arthur Smithy Joly Yacklich Vesti Enetody

Young Men Arrested On Warrants In Imperial Saloon

Dorsey Arbogast and Claude Dotson were taken by Constable Ford on warrants sworn by Nancy McAtee in Magistrate Garden's court for unlawful entry and deadly weapons at her West End home. McAtee says the men threatened her, injured chickens, and caused fear at night. hearings set before Judge Loawalt next Monday at 9.00.

Dorsey Arbogast Claude Dotsom Youne Mer Tnterstata Mines Imperial Contain Co. Ford ‘Chivaday Siternoon Garden’s Court Nancy McAtee Inv McAtees Deni Arbogast Dotson

Report on railcar shortages and improvements in 1907 1908

Arthur Waly general superintendent of transportation of Uytall mor and Ohio railhead issues a report covering October 20, 1907 to February 1908. It notes customary shortages and surplus by form, and cites improvements in box car supply with few exceptions and idle cars on major lines since December 1.

Arthur Waly Uytallmor & Ohio Ant Chaleu Ue Var Prevent Lay Mino

Proabiye torian church Friday observances and event

The unity purtors of the Firat Proabiye torian church host Friday evenings from 5 to 10 under the aid of the Chrintan Endewver Society. Members invite friends to join and partake in Washington’s Wirthtay observance with HAL anniversary related arrangements.

Firat Proabiye Torian Chrintan Endewver Society Thy Washneton

Make Up Day at Bay Hosts Friday US Why

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Make Up Day at Bay hosts and a Friday event in Washington. It mentions birthdays and virions in vague terms, banks and trust companies, and a plan to rearrange cashing of checks. payrolls should be made up tomorrow.

Washtington’s

Robert Caidtag Charged With Game and Beating in West

Constable C L ordsm issued warrant charging Robert Caidtag with game and beating Dore Parker a while ago. In Gordon'n court he was found guilty and fined six dollars with costs. After arrangements to pay, he was released.

Robert Caidtag Foxtail Tucsiley C. L Dore Parker Gordon'n Court Robert

No vote ends in drawn out no as Charleston lawmakers clash

Special to ie Tologeani from Charleston Kentucky. A lengthy vote session ends with a drawn out no response lasting at least ten seconds amid heated debate. Senate and House activity includes committees and bills on education boards taxation and police reform, with nominations for education secretaries and local officials amid a larger push for constitutional amendments and public measures.

Tologeani Charleston Ket Soamon Nadie Senate Revolution Anlio Mitchell MD Affort Fairmont Androw Senate Reneral Bislor Baltey State Board of Trade

Grounded yachts Hist and Viper near Annapolis

The converted yacht Hist and the trimotor boat Viper remain aground off Annapolis after striking Chesapeake Bay shoals. Rescue efforts continue as high tide approaches, with officials optimistic about refloating the vessels this morning to move them to safer waters.

Wy Associated Preap Baltimore Hist Chesapeake Helnn Annapolis

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