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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1903

Page

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Violent Street Shooting Involving Offenders And By Standers

In a chaotic front of a Pike street saloon a pistol duel erupted between Penn and Young after Penn allegedly resisted arrest and was overpowered. During the struggle shots were fired but no fatal hits occurred though a dog was killed. Witness Harvey Williams described the tense scene as police intervened and arrested Penn as Young fled.

Ule Ile Silo Pike Steel Peni Young Volloman Brooks Penn Keontsore Anil Ena Wilidaw Brewle Gettirig Arceat Prinan Gantler Haney Nini Tiny Jack Gat Henry SWV_Atartin

Torre Buried Sunday in Tragic Railroad Death

The feminine of J. Frank Giburt died in a railroad accident near Weilrnwulay on Sunday morning. The burial took place Thursday afternoon at Wil eVie-Dikier, conducted by the Tak milard company with undertaker Blet Gresger and accompanying pallbearers. The funeral is set for Sunday evening and burial in the local cemetery at Wil-.

J. Frank Giburt Mee C. Frokeman Weilrnwulay WileVie-Dikier Takmilard Company Unlértak

Court records show a case at county jail morning session

Police report notes defendant Mie Mao charged with seduction of Deter. case heard in county court and court file opened in the morning session amid routine filing and arraignment activities.

Punty Mie Mao

Revolting Crime Arrest and Mayor Sentences Gillespie

Weston West Virginia February arrest report details Jimmy Gillespie a bartender accused by a minor of assault with intent to commit a revolting crime. The mayor sentenced him to thirty days in jail after a confession presented by the attorney, with Gillespie taken to county jail awaiting grand jury action.

Jimmy” Gillespie Weston W.va Oime Iterritory Gillénpie Duffy Johnny Wit Gillenpin Oiléspie Pii Westerlum Tnkelt Elty Lek Np Couinty

Revival Services At Goff M E Church

Revival services at Goff M E Church continued through Thursday evening with strong attendance and ongoing preaching. Rev Males of West Union attended and assisted. Dr Hudon of First Presbyterian and Rev D J Ash participated. Arbuthnot led prayers and addressed Christian living.

Goff M.E. Church Goff Hyromghout Rato Males West Union Thio Nervines Hudwon Acpantor First Presbyterian Chuesh D. J. Ash Rey Arbuthnot Aftan of Prayer Confomeil Chriatian

Palmer Neal Wed Married in Monongaly and Chievéon

Palmer Neal of Monongaly and Neal of Chievéon were joined in marriage near Mogonigny. The ceremony officiated by Jone of iy offtelatinge tiuiatnr, with Mew B.D. Stith of Mochireh assisting. Mr Palmer works for the Tk: % Dp Railroad. The bride, a daughter of Mr Joh Neal of Chiet lon, will reside in Fairmont after the wedding.

Williaw AM Palmer Monongaly Chiet Lon Fette Cor Mogonigny Micy Fairmont

Substitute Teachers Amid Midyear Staff Changes

Owing to the death of Jame Dann there are substitute teachers in use at central high behind Mia May Anton teaching for Miss Anne Run and Mrs 1 Sodth aboard Miss Higley. The tether re wides at the home of the decal.

Ate Anton Marge Miss Higley Rhon

Visitor Clarenre Leggatt in Clarksburg After Boom

Clarenre Leggatt of Clarksburg visited the city yesterday. The article recalls Airy Leggett’s earlier residence and notes how the boom affected locals, though the text is fragmentary and difficult to read.

Clarenre Leggatt Clarksburg Parkerburg

Arrest of James Tener and others reported

Fragmentary report notes an arrest of James Tener and mentions a witness at Gypey. The text references a change of sheating and a miner named Joe Kis along with a mention of Christmas and street life. The content is garbled and lacks clear events.

Onllewre James Tener Tustian Sitner Gypey

Death of Mr Dunn At Clarksburg On Sunday

An obituary notes the death of Mr Dunn after illness at age old and names four children Ain Mina Dunn of this oil dames Dunn Sitton W Ya and John Dunn New York. The funeral is set for Sunday afternoon at two thirty at the house with burial to follow.

sEighand Nori Cary Tivin Clarksburg Anil Hay Lion Hern S Ain Mina Dames Dunn Sitton W. Ya John New York Mies Ili Richinl

Colored woman dies suddenly at home on Vc street

Mop Wiles A Garter, age 84, dies suddenly at her home on Vs cunt street at 2 o clock Friday after a brief illness. The funeral arrangements were to be announced, with reported relatives including daughter Mra Hairy Freiner.

Wiles

Beautiful Hat Giveaway at Millinery Opening

A millinery opening on Thursday Friday and Saturday offers a free hat to the lady holding the lucky number. One thousand numbered tickets are printed and distributed. the holder of the correct number drawn at the second event will receive the prize.

Mt horAlast Thoraday Salinas Mies M_ E. Dick

Term closes with recital at Takthtale chapel

The winter term at Broaddus Tmetitile closes with a musical and elocutionary recital in Takthtale chapel at 4 o’clock this evening. The program promises a fine display and is open to the public. The spring term will open March 4.

Broaddus Institute Broaddus Tmetitile

Dedication of New Church at Treed Oak and Alta

A March dedication event is planned for a new church in the region, carried out by a local church congregation and led by Rev. Do Le Asli yeiToondvich. Key attendees and routines are listed, with emphasis on the dedication ceremony and associated services.

Ahta Alta

Floyd murderers: threats and letters echo fear in Hobart Street case

An anonymous, frightful letter campaign targeted "the Floyds" amid a murder investigation. Detectives and witnesses traced threats, while investigators pursued leads and pursued handwriting, with police facing intimidation attempts as they seek the killer.

Weles Holding Up In Forenyy District Oil Tracts

In the Forenyy district the South Pony Oil Company No 260 and the Rachel Talkington area report delays and activity with multiple tracts showing progress. Details mention various holdings, barrel counts, and names such as Hin Robinson Campbell and Garden HJ, amid a broader note of completed actions and a morning update from West.

South Pony ‘Oil Company Rachel Talkington Im Wollins South Vann Company Hin Robinson Barmlas Hablonou

Disappointing crowd at loggerheads over doctors dispute

The article reports a low turnout and tension among medical groups amid a Doctors dispute. It notes public health concerns and a heated session with officials debating school health plans and proposed measures. The piece mentions names and places in a dense, era-style narrative.

Religious Services Parade and Plan for City Opening

The Goff Chapel congregation plans to march to a new Jeantdoper house on Sunday in March. A large choir will lead a procession with services and anticipated strong turnout from church members and the city, with plans including a street procession from Pike Street to Fourth and Mai avenues.

Goff Chapel Mov. SK Arhithpat Niscow Resnation Jeantdoper Stindas Henig Marci Sanday Pere Jodiot

Haught Bussey Hidden in Quiet Wedding Reading

Permetua A Flaugus, daughter of Biwani Pusey, wore the quiet dress at a Sunday ceremony. The service followed a boom at the residence of Sarproorie from Davison Tim Rev. BEght Danel. the event marked a restrained union performed by a local clergyman.

Permetua A. Flaugus Lies Crsiie Noeney Biwani Pusey Davison Tim Rev. Beght Danel

Unclear OCR Text Sparks Brief News Card

Fragmentary OCR reads as a garbled outbreak mentioning a beating and distant names. No coherent event or clear subjects emerge, making a precise summary difficult without fuller readable text. The piece resembles a mid page snippet with broken names and incomplete details.

Miner Loahles Hub Incident Near Bridgefore

A miner named Loahles Hub sustains a lower limb injury after a collision at the Ovens nine, west of Bridgefore. He is transported to Valremont Ininery Hospital as a patient. Teix Shout Sven and Will are reported to be assisting. condition unclear.

Ovens Nine Bridgefore Valremont Uriel Teix Sven

Deeds Recorded in Clay and Surrounding Districts

Fragmentary OCR lists numerous deeds and transfers across Clay, Harrison, and nearby districts. Entries mention individuals such as Rogers, Lewin, Scott, Smith, Riley, and Goodwin, with properties described in various townships and streets including West Salem and Ogle.

Jnnes Frye Eres Sardish Claskenburg Rogers Clarksburg Lewin Scott Aly West Salem FO. Smith Riley Tlenry MC Teteick Lore N. Buttos

Delightfully Entertained at Oak Street Gathering

A fragmented notice describes a Wednesday meeting at a home on Oak Street. Residents report delighted entertainment and a discussion among a group labeled as members, with references to a person named Blair and a date around March.

Alger Mara Mra Avn Blair Hew Oak Street

Parrish Sickness Stirs In Willace District

Fragmentary OCR shows Mrs Parrish very ill near Willace while traveling on a train. Rebecca Prefhec Taine Balteryiee is noted as accompanying her family, with unclear connections to Temple hall residents and a boarding train line reference.

TJ. Parrish Willace Rebecca Mtrathber Lemple Hall

Oyster Supper Draws a Busy, Helpful Crowd

An oyster supper organized by a local ladies society drew a good crowd and raised funds for a charitable purpose. Volunteers prepared and served the meal in shifts, with proceeds supporting the group’s community projects.

Will Deliver Lecture at Malcade School

A lecture is scheduled at Malcade School by a guest speaker, with the time noted as the evening hour. The event aims to share insights and foster discussion among students and attendees.

Malcade School Touusk Pritestur Stewarta

Meeting of the Black Cats initiates eleven candidates

The gathering lists eleven candidates initiated into the Black Cats order and fully joining the group. Attendees from multiple towns include Holtowelt, Wetzel, Reckanut, and many others. The event featured ceremonies, tributes, and the appointment of Luaalmaster amid banquet activities and a notable parade at the hotel.

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