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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1905

Page

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Arrested Fugitive Nabbed in Icy Stream Near Bristol

Deputy Leonard and Constable Traugh capture an escapee in an icy stream amid pursuit through Bristol area streets. The man faces multiple indictments including burning hay stacks near Bristol and alleged whiskey selling. He is jailed awaiting trial as court actions proceed.

Leonard Traugh Icy Stream Bristol Ove Pis Wim William Murphy Bharitt Tegnan Saou Mr. Leonant Nin Wristol Morison

Indiana Senators Elected in Landmark 19th Century Vote

Reports detail Indiana voters selecting new U S Senators with a strong showing for incumbents and notable shifts in party support. The piece notes key figures such as John Kern and Benjonan amid contentious nominations and joint sessions in a crowded political scene.

Associated Pros Ayade

United Mine Workers President Reports Declining Membership

President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers announces a drop in overall membership for the year ending December. He cites lower total numbers across the districts including Western Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and surrounding areas and notes the first annual report shows fewer members than the previous year.

Mitchell United Mine Workers Associated Press Fidianapolis Til. Lon Pradent Mitel United Mine Work PF Annouinesd W. BR. Falley Hissin Chain John T. White Peter Homaty Tolian Pat Fie Tillis Penneytvanias

Destitution and Sickness Highlight Neighbor Hardship

A mother in Point Comfort, Jesse Corbin, and wife suffer extreme poverty amid typhoid and malnutrition. The telegram to the Telegram alleges neglect by the overseer of the poor, stating they lack food and assistance, risking premature birth and illness. The appeal urges county authorities and local benevolent societies to provide immediate aid.

Jesse Corbin Point Comfort Riy

Open House at New Jail and Sheriff Residence Saturday

Public benefit event advertised with open house at the new jail and sheriff residence on Saturday. The notice describes a local open house and mentions firefighters and officials in attendance, highlighting community access to the facility.

Rein Briduwport Winn Skordl Niger Daviens Annpreey Ahl yoaRty

Desert Farmyard Fire Sends Several to Hospital

Fire tore through a desert farmyard as caretakers battled a blaze that injured multiple people. Police and emergency crews responded quickly, transporting patients to regional hospitals amid ongoing investigations into the cause.

Halters Opposed By Cole In West Virginia Legislature

Charleston reports Republicans clash over caucus strategy as House committees form. Senator Thorn presses for county loyalty while mixed support emerges for a conference to draft rules and appoint officers. leg actions enumerate committee rosters and personnel across Elections, Taxation, Military, Private Corporations, and more.

Smater Darst Walter Dawson Dillon Semtor Cole McCarity Woo Uistrap Fleming Mation Ants Dehurates Pleasants Tittle Barbone Stanan Jackson Senator Thorn Unarison Thorn Oriy Harelaon Snaleman Howton Xenna Avite Thorn Howes Mysers Sia Taker McWhorter Harper Launghry Bartin Prigs Kise Wat Smif Onbells Metonitt Kanawha Wetrel Jacksons Davis Adair Hazlet Trlee Otfurwan Hays Me Shing Mites Aldyrson Fia Lanham Cani Ang Warmer Scott Fox Smith Tyler Teendon May ‘Lie Curlin Prontin Westpal Kump Sucieherg Monars McCamnie Hermon Daylor McWvhorter Wig Seaman Maxwell Tarrisan Janam Murmnan Bardin Preston Orr In Obie Hennekey Rail Vis Warman Parks Kelley of Mawr Wetel Jefferson Kump Ant Plomas Oh Comition Dixtriote Mimers, Hazlett Nalsmina Coapman Carney, Hearn Laskar Homi Hagerman Slaith Coty McPhana Fly Fewell Tin Chrome Sindeork Man Walt Fura Morgan Eley Soemas Mason Prone Risen tVuwl Testem Sant Schaffman Hier Renin Cook Mobile Weulpial Sutter Crna Bree Inelletl Poristines Wievers Adele Monterey Seyler Aerts Ketter Jarre

Chaotic Record of Names From Executive and Committee List

A garbled OCR list shows numerous names and departments such as Proline, Library, Penitentiary, Immigrative and Agriculture, Railroadse, and Riles. It reads like a fragment of an official roll or committee roster with many misread surnames and places, lacking coherent narrative or dates.

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Rectory Wedding at Gatlin Chapel

The ceremony united Mr. Thoman Hartman and Miss Mary Judy in marriage Tuesday afternoon at Gatlin rectory. Rev. John A. Berwohls presided, with few attendees present. Hartman is the son of Perry Hanks and Jane Law, while Mary Judy is the daughter of Minnie Cot.

Thoman Hartman Frei Georén Hardman Perry Hanks Jane Law Aml Baltissa Cop Yanks Rorebelle Ie Mienet

Burglars Confess After Arrest Shinnston to Magistrate

Samour Preston white John Leftridge and Crawford Richard were arrested in Shinnston by B & C police for breaking into the Baltimore & Ohio freight station on January 1 and stealing whiskey money and other goods. They confessed to the theft and were held to await the circuit court while two men were jailed.

Samour Preston White John Leftridge Crawford Richard Shinnston RC Karens Grafton T. T. Powell K. H. Rogers Tate Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Samuel W. Gordon Tettridge Prenton Grey Whitkey Lofttidgy Vic Ankad Tettridge Aml Preeton Anil Weta Dey Prawfiinl Richards Saanseteal Wits Hue Ox & Itnos Ahan Riohqnds Peld Preaton

Rev Minamy er Married in Woodhall Presbytery Ceremony

Reverend Albert B. Minamyer, pastor of the Wonihall Presby tery, and Miss A Grace McQuaghan of Alexis were united in marriage at Dr C A Vincent’s home in Albion at nine o clock Monday evening January 2 The ceremony was simple and the couple will reside in Woodhull Presbyterian parsonage. Miss McQuaghan, daughter of Dr and Mrs McQuaghan of Messe, was Montom colleg e graduate and valedictorian. Minamyer, noted for pulpit oratory, has led preaching in Woodhall since October and is praised for talent and scholarly attain ments.

Albert B. Minamyer Freal Presbyteryian Stmning Pofort Charles T. Mareball M. Huicheen Wise Woodhall Ny Gratton Tiahy Fefonde Wil Phow Crafton Woodhill Tim Vouple Strowmyer Rama Dirset Woodhull Ant Presbyterian Pardinage McGuteham Messe Monmont Collegi Teime Fin Wate bin Hae Monmouth Alito Akeis Aod Suemms Minamyer Amd Alextanil Wongthall Fentlin College Atlegiasy Thaningtonley

Attends National Convention

Thomas Hagerty of the Labor organization travels to Thidiatlapalin Indiana for the opening of a meeting of the federation. Hagerty aims to advance labor causes at the convention with the Worker of America group.

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Prohibition Orders In Closing Proceedings Across Multiple Parties

Court issued restraining orders affecting several individuals and a company including Todge Lynch James W Robinson John J Nolman J W Robinson Joan Mt Bonne Floyd G Robertson Frank Smith and H H Farmer along with Mountain State Commercial Supply Company The case also mentions Thomas and Merritt and warrants held by Toname plus a chancery case involving Sherman C Denham as administrator and a trustee appointment replacing A S Long and a non resident. Sale confirmations and partitions are noted in suits against J Harlan Riley and similar probate actions involving Mary Pritchard and Alpheus W Pritchard.

Ciiciit Iy Todge Lynch James W. Robinson John J Nolnan J W. Robinson Joan Mt. Bonne Floyd G. Robertson Frank Smith HH. Farmer Mountain State Commercial Suply Company C. AW Thomas W. Guy Merritt Owler Thomas and Merritt Toname Fields Enue Chanerry Sherman C Denham W. Albright W. Z. Want M. G. Spexty A. 8. Long Sale Tafayette Woitenan J. Harlan Riley Mary Pritchard Alpheus W. Pritchard Myra Hall Mary Pritehanl

Clarksburg Welcomes Dr. Byron W King for Talks

The people of Clarksburg anticipate the visit of Dr. Byron W King from Pittsburgh Pa. He will address the local Y M C A meeting Sunday afternoon the 2nd at the Opera House and will come from Pittsburgh for this purpose. A large reception will follow. He will also preach at the First Presbyterian Church Sunday evening and give a program of literature oratory and humor Monday evening.

Clarksburg Byron W. King Optra Pittdburg King Kite Securid

Great Revival Campaign Continues in Upwalr County

Ministerial student G G Laughlin left December 31 for Saxo Upwalr county to begin revival meetings that started on New Year’s Day. The week-long event lengthened as attendees pressed for more prayer and salvation as about sixty people expressed desire to become Christians and many asked for prayer at each service.

G.G. Laughlin Trvaddrg Saxo. Upwalr Dima Tadesire Christiane Carin

William Hall Plans Matrimonial Trip to Utah Hall

Clarkatury News reports printer William Hall plans a matrimonial trip to Utah Hall. The notice hints at a forthcoming write-up and mentions a February start. Lynch qualifies, with J. Taysen of Salven pledging 250 dollars bond.

Clarkatury News William Hall Wall Mr. Hall Amy Lynch J. Taysen Salven Saale

Town Charter Sought for Wilsonburg and Surrounding Area

A movement pushes to form Wilsonburg as a town covering two miles by one mile with Whiteman and O'Neil store roped into boundaries. About 700 to 800 residents would vote on incorporation and a water works and streets system are planned. Charles D. Brott is named as a likely first chief executive candidate.

Wilsonburg Anqua Ee Whiteman O'Neil Soma Oundary Hines Uner Squire J Flynn Charles DL Brott Wnd

Telegram's Great Power in Local Water Aid Effort

A 19th century note from Clarksburg Lodge of Elks outlines a water distribution appeal for orphans and the needy. William Tay Lewis at Merchants National Bank handles lodge funds while applicants flood in at Mulberry street daily.

Joral Clarksburg Elke Jedee William Hay Tawi Merchants National Hank Dandie Lewis Mulberry Street J.B Dowmas

City notes deputy's swift baying case

Local report notes a hurried incident involving a deputy from the White department in the city. Officials describe the event as a fast baying action linked to a Hore ne peed incident. Additional details remain unclear from the fragment.

Fast Baying Conde B. Lamtbend Qtoy

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