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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1904

Page

6

Surprise Divorce Suit Shocks Husband Says Wife with Theatrical Company

Frederick G. Viger reports surprise divorce filing alleging desertion and privity after his wife lived away over a year with the Theatrical Company known as Dole. He claims no prior notice or knowledge of any suit and says he spoke with her by telephone Christmas night while she was in Springfield.

Klay Doda ‘Theatrial Company Frederick G. Viger Outrem Thore Aknowas Dole Mrr Vigor Totami Springfield

Oil test drilling notes from county farms show varied results

In the Folsom district South Penn Oil No 8 on Acena Tallington farm yields no oil after 2300 feet in limestone run tests. No 3 on M P Dye farm shows a small oil show in Gordon. Several other companies plan wells on Catherine Barker Gordon Bay G W Washington and We Carpenter farms with mixed outcomes and test locations in Patterson Creek Tenmile district and Limestone Run.

Folsom South Penn Oil Company Tallington Gordonix M. P. Dye Gordon Catherine Barker Gordy Bay G. Wy Aanington Tity Counnty Serve Gas Company Thas Randolph Farm

Paralysis strikes Bridgeport man in early morning incident

James A. Suitit of Bridgeport suffered a partial paralysis while arising from bed on Tuesday morning. His distress prompted immediate notification of Dr. William Smith, who traveled by first train to his bedside. The elderly patient, around 60 to 70 years old, is described as frail with limited mobility and requiring care.

Siezes James A. Smith Bridgeport James A. Suitit Wiliam Smith Smithy

Man Resists Officer at Baltimore Depot

John White was arrested by Policeman Fox at the Baltimore and Ohio passenger depot while working evening for stowing. White resisted arrest and bit the officer. He was brought to the city jail, appeared before Mayor Ohle in police court Tuesday morning, and the hearing was deferred until the next court session.

John White Fox Baltimore & Ohio White Ohle Cosin

Night Alarm Warns of Croup and Quick Relief

An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a rapid remedy for severe croup at night. A Mannington Kentucky reader, P. J. Conciet, credits the medication with saving his three year old daughter after a doctor failed to help. Stones & Morner, Sturm & Co, and R. J. Crim sell the product.

Yoles P. J. Conciet Mannington Foley Stone & Morner Sturm & Co Amd R. J. Crim

Untitled note on institute and attendance visit

An unclear report notes officials and testing events with references to an institute, county superintendent, and attendance at a gathering. Details are fragmentary with multiple garbled names and places, but suggests travel to a town for a leadership or committee meeting and related planning activities.

Printers Elect Officers at Oak Hall Meeting

The Oak Hall session elected officers including Will Mettawa president and Pruck Peck vice president. O. M. Wand was treasurer J. A. Day recording secretary Lorentz sergeant and delegates Will McGowen Wy H. Garrett Youk Peck to the Trades and Labor council. Immediately after the election a ceremony occurred and the new officers assumed duties.

Oak Hall Easton Yawr Pdaning Qybick Rw Ax Folkiwag Will Mettawa Pein Pruck Peck M. Wand Treasure J. A. Day More Lorentz Will McGowen Wy H. Garrett Youk Peck Trades and Labor Council Dnaaliation Ceregeotieg Allio

First Wedding of the Year at Golf Methodist Parsonage

The first marriage of the year was performed by Rev. SK Arbuthnot at the Golf Methodist Episcopal parsonage Monday evening. The couple were Penjayin FL Matheney and Miss Mary Simm. They plan to reside in Louisville, Kentucky while Me Matheney studies at Louisville Medical College.

Rev Arbuthnot Golf Parsonage Mary Shinn Ani Benjamin F. Matheney Sk, Arbuthnot Golf Methodist Episcopal Parsonage T O'Olock Penjayin FL Matheney Mies Mary Simm Jauinville Matheney Louisville Medical College Haradhaw Shinuaton

Distinction Enjoyed by John DeWitt Miller at Chautauqua

John DeWitt Miller of Hay enjoyed a distinction at the Chautauqua event on Friday night lecturing to a larger number of attendees than any other speaker. The audience filled the operhouse as Miller delivered his address, drawing praise for his engaging delivery and impact on attendees.

John DeWitt Miller Hay “Ing Dim DeWitt Miller Bye Turer MG. Aoma the Oper House Hon Turing

Father Reynolds Elected Chaplain of Wibernians

Rev Father Reynolds wins the chaplaincy at the Ancient Order of Wibernians meeting held in Centanati Hall on Sunday. The ceremony follows the passing of the late Futter and salutes O'Donne.

Father Reynolds Wibernians

Positive Proof Beecwet Testimony of Merit in Kidney Claim

Fragmented testimonial from a Clarke county resident describing severe kidney ailments and the relief found from a treatment advertised by Poster Milliinia Co. The letter cites prolonged pain, mobility loss, and partial recovery after using a product bought in New York and promoted as a remedy for kidney problems.

Beecwet Clarkebury Ramet Timony Watertreet New York Govutting Dedgers Poster Millii:a Co Biffle. Sy Agecie United States

Fairmont Paper Learns of City’s Possible Trust Combine

The Fairmont Times reports the city area may be approached on a proposed trust or combination involving major houses in Grafton Weston Clarksburg and possibly Kalentont. It notes interest from the West Virginia Growery and Candy company and mentions contributions from De Havemynr New York Sugar King Arbuckles and other capitalists.

Fairmont Caskey Suurhy West Wie Tive Tan Spigdel Howe Grafton Koldegard Weston Combine

Brokerage Office Opens in Wheeling District

A new stock brokerage firm opened in the Irwin Building near West Pike and South Tikestroom, Wheeling. Manager A M Z Gallagher, experienced in the business, leads the effort. The office will operate its own wire to connect with New York and Chicago markets, with planned liberal lending and rapid service. the firm aims to attract local clients as it starts in full operation.

Irwin Measr, Bailey & Melton Wheeling Gallagher Charkstring He Irwin Lubldimg Weat Pike South Tikestroom Lelongs Dalley & Melton AM. Z. Gallagher Busitees Tyre Lrougly Fairmont Glakataany Avinwa Dinvotrena New York Ghieiga

Prayer meeting for Protestant churches in West York district

A weekly gathering at Ye Methatt Epincagraleden South will focus on prayer and unity among Protestant congregations. Rev. Robert Melanel will preach a series at Newt of Worship-Wide Interens and leaders from area pastors will participate. The Wednesday night session will feature Des Waltinnn MeeTtudaen speaking on the family and divine preparation for society’s resilience.

Robert Des Waltinnn Sovisty

Card of Thanks for Infant Daughter Myntie Sey Deceased

Mr and Mrs C B Lamnert devine express thanks to friends who helped and sympathized with them during the death of their infant daughter Myntie Sey.

C. B. Lamnert Devine Harley Weighbor Small Myntie Sey

Last of unclaimed jotters in the Clarks

A fragment lists numerous names connected to unclaimed letters in the Clarks post office. The long roster includes Bradley, Bennett, Blake, Davis, Findley, Morey, King, and many others, with January 4 1904 implied as a date. The item reads like an old postal notice listing recipients.

Clarks Amy W .A Jrattattirn Adverti Bradley Maj Bennett Mise Tyrclavin Blake Miss Lacera Bestel Corponelly H.J Cedina Mrw Hethe Goserill Ars Calton Mier Miesour Duty Daviwem Davis Deer Billott Findley Fesny Pitepeteye Morey Mee Onkiewee Thamee Lary Jubatun Mary Ketlar Geos King Stamiet Katie Hofer Keeway Mie Tuk Leben Layedenn Tolar Az Lae Pan Lerrie Walainas

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