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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1909
Page
1
State Supreme Court refused to grant his writ as West Virginia lawmakers faced late sessions. The Senate and House debated amends and budgets, with votes on tax, pollution measures, and a mount to purchase a battlefield memorial. Byrne contempt cited. sergeant at arms to detain.
Sunday evening at St Pauls Methodist Episcopal Church Mr Arrur T Arnold will speak as general secretary of a Sunday school association in West Virginia. The event aims to discuss aims and assistance for a broader political effort and community work.
A fragmented account details a championship pennant awarded to Fairmont High School for a basketball contest in New Jersey. The report lists Clarkburg Wells and Osborn as key players, with Garrett and Maloie scoring, and mentions examinations for teacher certification and state education standards.
The National Union, one of the oldest fraternal orders, reports rapid membership growth and recent initiations. At a February meeting four candidates were installed and eight applications sent to investigation committees as the order expands its lodge system.
The People’s Unto will meet at Pride’s Chapel on Sunday February 4 with an open program inviting all attendees. The event includes invocations, a sermon on tithing, and musical selections performed by local participants.
A flood crest is forecast to reach the town by late tonight with water levels near 5.5 feet. The crest should peak early Sunday morning before beginning to fall by daylight Sunday, limiting rising water in low-lying areas.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Strothers acting as a manager at Payhes Chemical Co with factories possibly named Disna han and references to an office opening in an unclear locality.
Broaddus defeated Grafton high 20 to 18 in a hard fought basketball game. Clark officials standout had 19 points to help secure the win. Evelyn Thy, a former Wheaddied pundant, entertained fans after the contest.
The text outlines a legislative move in Charleston to modify the board overseeing state educational institutions. It describes changing the board size from three to five members, with new appointment terms by the governor and Senate consent. It notes removal power for the governor and lists several named participants and officials involved in discussions and votes.
The Grand United Order of Allied Fellows and the ladies of Cliiffeburg hosted an event at Mt Zion Baptist church. Jane Watking was injured while traveling with the group and taken to a hospital. others injured include Ruth and Mrs Frank Carridad, with interim care at the First Street tile morning. Officials include vice president Atlantic Nelile Scot, secretary Ida McCoy, treasurer Fannie Quarles, and chaplain Bessie Watty. A meeting is planned Friday at the west Priday church to discuss further arrangements. all members are invited.
The Rev G H Snyder will preach on the covet hours tomorrow evening at seven fifteen and in the morning at seven thirty. He will also preach at the new hall, Broands at yetock in the afternoon.
In a morning session at the polige court, George Bussber was found guilty of disorderly conduct and fined 4 dollars 60 cents. A separate case involved a drunken charge remaining pending while the court reviews the evidence.
Wheat prices and trading figures appear alongside an agricultural market note. Names such as Justis Mowe E Shaver and Brown are referenced, though the text is garbled. The fragment suggests a report on commodity bids or shipments, with unknown precise figures and partners.
Shattered fragments from a local mining incident recount oddities about Josters pigs shipped to Marietta. Foster leaves a wife after a burial drift from the Clie Healey oil well near Hristo Pri. The morning shipment to Marietta marked a grim, unclear end for a group connected to the operation.
Disrupted operations at two plants ended midnight, with workers returning and production restarting. Some delays noted, but plants expected to resume normal output soon despite earlier suspension.
Fragmented report notes a 1909 decision linked to abolition at Middieon school and mentions President elegy Willian HL Tule Jefe. It references New York events on February 27 and hints at tensions around a federal proceeding and dating. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors.
The report describes a large gathering led by George Bristow and delegates from many states and nations to attend a grand Indian fair at the Fair Grounds. An Indian village will be erected with reps from the Nez Perce, Spokane, Umatilla and others. A 10,000-strong parade and a 1000-strong choir are planned. President Roosevelt was noted as visiting Wooster later.
The document outlines a rally program for Sunday School groups with assignments and participants. Names and roles appear in scattered form, including Gh. Va and Axsbpinti, indicating involved organizers or speakers, though many words are garbled. The readable items suggest a structured schedule with activities and contributions by several individuals.
A woman identified as Mari Esianell, wife of prominent theater manager Benjambr Teal, was convicted in New York of conspiring in a high profile case. The defendant faced subordination charges involving several named individuals and was sentenced to imprisonment.
Fragmentary OCR describes a fatal incident early Saturday morning involving a rogue eagle near Shiniston district. Authorities report a death at the scene with a measured wingspan and a suspect named Righter, while locals discuss safety and emergency response at the scene.
A fragmented item notes a parade reference and a purchase or order line involving Mae Jackets and Norpolic Vin Pen with an unusual amount. The readable text hints at a sanctioned display or event but lacks clear dates or locations.
Attorney Abe Cooper faces cross examination as testimony continues in Covance case. The trial centers on evidence from a key witness regarding the defendant Anant ThE wttywmeee in the wartime shooting incident near Murfreesboro.
Fragmentary text outlines lodge offices with names such as chief and secretary and mentions officers like sergeant at arms and guard. It hints at a formal meeting or initiation but provides no clear event date or location.
Samuel W. Gordon has qualified as trustee for Braulio Zapico and Louis Suarey, Spanish merchants, in Grassalli, for the benefit of their creditors. The vague record notes a stalker charge of £46 and mentions stock and an unspecified partnership dissolution.
A fragment from a Washington committee report dated May discusses provisions for appointing a committee to investigate and report on advisability of expunging from congressional records implications of criticism by or against the President. The text cites attacks on the President and contemplates official actions.
Incomplete OCR reads mention of candidates in a city election. Names such as Cy eri no candidate and J.B. Crowel appear, with references to ward results and party labels. The legible items indicate a Democratic contest with names Haley Wo Murtis and Fondly Ward connected to the first ward.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions houses and a Friday event in Lexington with purchases and delays. Names and details are unreadable, limiting precise summary. The readable bits imply a housing purchase or sale note with unspecified participants and timing.
Readable fragments show a religious service reference with a sermon and a caller mentions a Rev. 2 E and scout related terms. Details are incomplete, but place Coralasty and activity around a sermon are indicated.
A garbled OCR item appears to discuss a large land trade with questions about payment terms and conditions. It mentions a company and place names but specifics are unclear. The readable fragments reference a potentially significant sale, with uncertainty over timing and obligations.
Local notes describe Stony Urdhrek observing a Friday event tied to a family celebration. The fragment mentions a son’s birthday and quiet community gathering with neighbors in attendance.
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