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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1908
Page
5
The Home Bank for Savings of Clarksburg West Virginia schedules its annual shareholders meeting for Tuesday January 28 1908 at 11 am in its banking rooms on Third Street Clarksburg to elect directors for the ensuing year. The notice references related business and local firms.
Chauncey Gordon, held on suspicion in the Baker store robbery, was released by Mayor Crile at the regular policy court session after authorities found no evidence linking him. A policeman had suspected a stolen shirt but the claim proved mistaken. John McCrackeh jailed ten days for drunkenness. George Calhoun and John Long three days each for drunkenness. Several others for drunkenness faced fines or forfeitures.
The wedding of Atle Giadya Moore Vanéer to Count Brecheny took place at the Fifth Avenue church soon after noon today. The ceremony was performed by Monsignor horavelle, rector of St Patrick ex. Many New York society figures attended. Outside Vanderbilt residence a crowd lined the sidewalk and street. Afterward a wedding luncheon was served. The couple then went to Newport to spend a week at Reginald Vanderbilt’s home.
The West Virginia National Guard inspection schedule for March is issued by the Adjutant General. Maj. Henry Lively will lead the inspection with a U.S. Army officer assisting, visiting numerous towns and units from Charleston to Morgantown with specific dates March 9 to March 26.
Testimony identifies the victims as Ellseworth Lee Hawkins and description of the scene at Rayrooms Reed's includes the gun found by John Horn. Witnesses place Hawkins at the scene and discuss his behavior and alleged drunkenness prior to the fatal shots. Local residents noted no known quarrel between Hawkins and others.
A blaze in Portland destroyed the building housing Milliken Cousens & Co and A F Sox Bonn boot and shoe manufacturers. Damage estimated over 200000 dollars. Fire officials investigate cause as flames engulfed the factory, with efforts ongoing to assess losses and determine origins.
In January a man named Theopa Jackson discovered Jayien Grant and Rhoda Gordon in an unidentified resort room on Pueige street. He shattered the door, fired twice, killing Grant and Gordon, then fatally shot himself.
Jemee Gain of Ssjem lies buried in Gregory Rum cemetery after dying Saturday morning at Long Run residence from pneumonia fever. Ell Galan is mentioned in connection with the burial or death.
Bethany College students burned President Cramblett in effigy on Wednesday night to protest alleged statements and perceived leadership. The unrest traces back to prior grievances over language and conduct, with faculty named as targets in the broader clash.
In Morgantown on June 7 Justice S A Baber heard a preliminary bearing on the charge of stealing $45 from the store of Smith & Calvert. Earl Everts waived trial on a charge of failing to appear, with the bond set for his appearance.
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