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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1916

Page

16

Social and Personal Items Highlight West Virginia Notes

Social and Personal Items note a West Virginia community party for the Garretts seventh birthday with Walter and Mrs. Watkins hosting. The Christian Endeavor Union executive council met at Waldo hotel to plan a two week visit by Pearl Smith and E P Gates and a Smith Gatee tour with a Fairmont June convention in view. Married at Parsonage Miss Della Marshall and Joss B. Davis wed at First Methodist Episcopal parsonage. A successful St Marys auditorium dance by Sarsfield Division No 1, Ancient Order of Hibernians featured the Jade nza orchestra and a large crowd enjoyed dancing and refreshments.

Christian Endeavor Campaign Executive Council of The West Virgina Christian Endeavor Union Waldo Hotel Louis £. Black Patersburg Guy H. McKee W. L. Stephens Martinsburg J. G. Jackson Jane Lew W. Kenneth Barnes Fairmont Lena Ruttencutter Clarksburg Pearl Smith Columbus Ohio Christian Endeavor Union E. P. Gates Chicago Illinois West Virginia Christian Endeavor Comiletes Misa Smith Mr. Gates Organization of the West Virginia Union Tate Della Marshall Joss B. Davis Meadowbrook First Methodist Episcopal Church Web. King St. Mary's

City Visitors From Various Towns Arrive

Lon Davidson of Richwood and C H Carpenter from Parkersburg are among visitors. EB Armbruster from Wheeling, T West from Glenville, W H Miller from New Martinsville, F J Kane from Weston, O S Talbott from Buckhannon, W A Thompson from Parkersburg, W T Robinson from Parsons, Hugh M Martin from Shinnston, B R Robinson from Salem, James T Robinson a Salem contractor, Genius Payne a Salem capitalist, Prof T M Kemper from Salem, and Dexter G Powell of Salem all listed as visiting the city on Wednesday and conducting business.

Lon Davidson Richwood C.H. Carpenter Parkersburg Armbruster Wheeling T. West Glenville W. H. Miller New Martinsville F. J. Kane Weston Talbott Buckhannon W. A. Thompson W. T. Robinson Parsons Hugh M. Martin Shinnaton Salem Dexter G. Powell

Ell, J Gould Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

Seriously ill J Gould of Drummond Street underwent an appendicitis operation at a focal hospital Tuesday afternoon. His condition is serious but recovery is thought possible.

J. Gould Drummond Street

Court orders and judgments from a catalog of cases

A circuit court docket lists multiple actions. J. B. Coffindatter v. Mattie Post and others, damages over an automobile gate incident. William L. Broman v. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for 295 dollars. other verdicts and dismissals include Charles Parret et al v Calvin Howell, overruled objections in Watkins Co. v Dewey Brothers, and dismissals in Clarksburg Builders Supply Co. v White. Judgments: D Roscoe Martin against S Wade Highland for 395.62, John W. Agnew against C B Martin for 1,369.25.

J. B. Coffindatter Mattie Clarksburg Builders Supply Company John T. White James H. Mines Sylvia Laurborne D. Roscoe Martin S. Wade Highland John W. Agnew C. B. Martin Duquesne Oil Company Rhoda A. Lyons Gideon

Wilson to discuss shipping tariff Philippines bills with leaders

President Wilson summoned leaders of the Senate and House to the White House to gauge their stance on key measures. He signaled that, alongside the preparedness program and revenue bills, the three main items would be the administration's priorities.

My Pnvcay Washington Wilson White House Senat House Philippines

British forces in Mesopotamia suffer heavy losses in renewed attack

An official Turkish statement from January 26 reports that British forces in Mesopotamia launched a fresh assault but abandoned the operation after suffering appalling losses.

Paton Brrign

Drink More Water for Kidney Relief in Old Remedy

An old remedy advises drinking more water to ease kidney irritation from uric acid in meat. It promotes Jad Beltn tonics and a grape juice acid blend to cleanse clogged kidneys and restore activity, claiming relief after a few days with fasting and plenty of water.

Buy at Home Spirit urged by Board of Trade secretary

G W Duiderar, secretary of the Board of Trade, promotes buy at home propaganda. He argues city welfare hinges on neighborly loyalty and local prosperity. Citizens should patronize local merchants, support schools and taxes, and foster hometown growth through a centralized civic organization. Come on and lift.

G. W. Duiderar Board of Trade Clilzgna

School Board Holds Session With Several Appointments

The city board of education met Tuesday night with W. H. Taylor Dr J. J. Williams and Robert Morris present along with James N. Hoss, F. J. Burdette and E. C. Holmboe. Frank J. Tracy was elected enumerator at 90 dollars for work starting March 3. The board rejected a Lumber Company request to return a forfeited certified check tied to an Alta Vista school addition contract. Burdette reported night schools started satisfactorily. Holmboe said additions to Alta Vista and Morgan School buildings are progressing well. Usual bills were allowed.

City Board of Education W. H. Taylor J. J. Willams Robert Morris James N. Hoss F. J. Burdette Frank Lamping E. C Holmboe Frank J. Tracy John M. Eisner and Brother Lumber Company Fairsmen Alta Vista Talool House Burdette Holmbon Alta Vista and Morgan School

Baltimore and Ohio Officials Face Prohibition Fears at Station

Wheeling report claims Baltimore and Ohio Railroad officials plan to seek an injunction against “dry detectives” and strict searches at the station. A young man was briefly detained for packing errors, raising passenger fears of being searched on boarding.

Wheeling Batimore Ohio Baltimore Baltimore and Ohio Foe Nlua Fife Urs Indim

Lusitania Agreement Redrafted for Berlin Reply

Washington Jan 26 German ambassador Count von Bernstorff and Secretary Lanaingo redrafted the Lusitania agreement to reflect U S views and forwarded it to the Berlin foreign office. It was uncertain if the German government would accept the tentative form in about a week.

Washington Lusitania Count von Bernstorff Lanaingo United States Berlin

Fatal Burns Strike Mrs Lambie and Baby Daughter

PANO OPOOLO Pa Jan 26 Mrs W J Lambie wife of a prosperous farmer near here and her baby daughter Margaret died Wednesday from burns received when Mrs Lambie tried to start a coal stove fire in the kitchen.

No New Project Plan Drives Washington Committee Action

Washington January 2. The committee will not include a new project in the forthcoming bill but will seek appropriations only for approved projects. Final authorization aims to limit the pipeline to federal funding figures and authorized totals. details remain uncertain as discussions continue.

Washington Jan

Sargol Fat Producing Tonic Promoted in Ad Remarkable Claim

An old promotional piece touts Sargol as a safe inexpensive fat producing tonic that strengthens nerves and digestion. It claims endorsements by prominent people and promises quick weight gain and vitality, urging readers to buy through druggists who stock the product.

Aplon Ibs Peat Reise Sask Kdegre

Enforcement woes linger at local station amid complaints

Local residents voice numerous complaints to officials about conditions at the station. Officials acknowledge travel disruptions and fear of delays as migrants and travelers face inspections and potential detentions, with no immediate resolution in sight.

Daluimore Malle

Notice of Stockholders Meeting at Glass Company

Stockholders of the Glass Company of Ve will meet at the open Lumberport, W.Y. on February 28 at 2 o clock p m for the election of a board of directors and to transact such other business as may come before them by order of the board of rectors.

Glass Opien Lumberport W. Yiu Phieary Iéniura Alieas Eames

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