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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1908

Page

5

Home Bank share holders meeting and oddities in OCR text

The notice mentions Home Bank for Saying In gs of Clarksburg West Virginia holding its annual meeting to elect directors on Third Street Clarksburg at 11 o clock am It also contains obfuscated and nonrelated promotional text about cough remedies and miscellaneous phrases including Dr Shoops Cough Cure DeWitts Little Early Risers and other items not connected to the meeting

Home Bank Ings of Clarksburg W. Va Third Street Thimble Club Thimble Clu John O. Brooks Thompson Street

Five More Converts at Stealey Revival Meeting

Attendance grows at United Brethren church revival in Stealey addition. Five conversions were reported Wednesday and many youths came to the altar for prayer. People from across the city attend as the orderly service continues indefinitely.

United Brethren Church Stealey

Mrs Adams Gravely Ill at East Pike Home

Mrs Lloyd Adams is very low with a complication of diseases at her East Pike street home. Her six children and the surrounding community share sympathy as recovery is not expected.

Lloyd Adams East Pike Street

Initiations Tonight for Queen Esther Chapter of Eastern Star

The Queen Esther Chapter of the Eastern Star holds an initiation at 8 o clock tonight at Masonic hall. The Rev J F Plummer and Mr Farmnekas will be initiated. All members are urged to attend.

Queen Esther Chapter of The Eastern Star J. F.plummer Farmnekas

Beginners at Roller Rink Targeted for Help

A local rollerskating venue launches a program to assist newcomers with balance, safety, and basic moves. Instructors emphasize patient coaching, proper gear, and stepwise progression to build confidence for new skaters.

Social club formed by local workers plans first dance

A newly formed social club by employees of Clarkaburg industries organized to host dances at Hi Hall. The Pittsburg orchestra, revised by club members, will provide music with Harp and others from the former Pittaburg group. Socials scheduled Saturdays. open to all who enjoy dancing.

Utah Clarkaburg Thadd

Aim to Establish a Federal Bureau of Mines

A January 23 dispatch from Washington reports a bill will be introduced in Congress to create a Bureau of Mines or a Mining Service. The measure reflects a demand among mining men for official recognition and government action for mining akin to that for agriculture.

Washington Conares Bureau of Mines

Three Italians Arrested in Portage Murder Case

Italian suspects charged with robbery and murder in the 1904 Portage Pa crime were arrested in Messina Italy. They are linked to the shooting of Patrick Campbell and his driver Charles Hays and to a wounded master at Portage. The case dates to 1904 and involves a Portage gas works manager.

Italy Ansociated Press Messina Uly Iig Patrick Campbell Portage Charles Hays

Strong Earthquake Shakes Italian Province

A very strong earthquake struck the Reggio di Calabria area on January 23 causing residents to flee homes for open fields. There were no reports of life loss. Teams assessed damage as frightened crowds gathered in the province.

Reggio DI Calabria Italy Ife

Republican National Committee Leader in Conference at Indianapolis

Elmer Dover secretary of the Republican national committee arrived in Indianapolis for talks with national chairman Harry L. Now about routine business and plans for the Chicago Convention. He will return to Washington to report and stay alert.

Indianapolis Elmer Dover Repubian National Committee Harry Chicago Dever Washington N' Alert

Citizens Bank at Beckley Closes Doors in Run

Huntington June 23. The Citizens Bank at Beckley near port closed its doors today and is under the state Bank Commissioner Samuel Y. Matthews. A depositor run is said to have caused the suspension. The capital stock stands at $100,000.

Huntington Citizens Bank Beckley Hort Samuel Y. Matthews

Deadlock persists in Kentucky senate ballot vote

Frankfort January 23 Associated Press reports the senatorial ballot shows Beckham 62 Bradley 60 and six scattered votes, indicating continued deadlock in the Kentucky race.

Associated Press Frankfort, Ky Beckham Bradley

Boy Crushed by Paper Mill Roller Tragedy in Lambertville

In Lambertville New Jersey Frank Calligan son of John Calligan dies at Manti Paper mill when a giant roller drags him from a platform. The boy, on vacation to learn the trade, slips and is fatally crushed as workers attempt to stop the machine. engineers and bystanders witness the horror. The article notes the heavy gear and high horsepower that prevented timely stoppage.

Frank Calligan John Calligan Lambertville N. J Manti Paper Company Young Calligan Calligan Orst Mexico Kansas City

That Little Bill and Boarding House Motto Debate

A fragmented note from New York Prose describes a boarding house scene with residents and bunks, citing a motto about learning to say yes. The text hints at a family with several managers and daughters occupying rooms as the conversation shifts between paying and obtaining receipts.

Hewitt Jewett New York Amy Lear

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