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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1908

Page

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Fourth Annual Exposition of Poultry Association Opens

The Extra Session of the Legislature convenes as the fourth annual Exposition of the Poultry Association opens at 10 o clock Tuesday. Judges Dan Lambert and Charles Cram proceed to evaluate a large exhibit from exhibitors including Upton Fairmont Loghorns Leghorns and various Orpingtons with entries from Fairmont Clarksburg Wallace and Whisonburg. Exhibitors anticipate awards on Wednesday after judging begins.

Hoffman” Fislion Court Clarksburg Sand Pot Stock Association Ipek Fie Dan J. Lambert Marsland Agi Charles Cram Carey Rand

Poultry entries at 1907 exhibition list many owners

A noisy catalog of exhibitors and their birds from the 1907 exhibition. Names include E M Wilson T A Vee B P Bailey W Stout W M Smith C Coffman and others from Clarksburg Mannington Buckhannon Clarksburg and surrounding areas. Breeds listed include Plymouth Rocks Langhans Leghorns Rhode Island Reds and Bantams with numerous single and comb varieties.

Clarks T. A. Vee Clarksburg B. P. Bailey Beverly Plymouth Rocks Bud Martin Columbia Wyandottes C. C. Coffman Mannington Rhode Inland W. M. Hudwn Clarkshore Rhode Island W. Stout Lost Creek Plymouth W. M. Smith Aingie

Damage suit and court actions in West Virginia

The 1905 damage suit of Samuel Ittro of Wilsonburg against Fairmont and Clarksburg Traction Co. was continued to next Monday after a request for delay. Ittro, injured by a traction car November 29, 1905, seeks damages for partial loss of a toe. Other court items include land takings by Virginia Mayer, property rights disputes in the Stuart addition case, and several dismissals and continuations involving Horner Hardware, W. I. Tatova, and Hazel Atlas glass.

Prisday Samuel Ittro Wilsonburg Fairmont & Clarksburg ‘Traction Company Fittro West Wilsonburg Tega Virginia Mayer Traction Company Stuart Back & 'Green Jasper Sons Obal W. B. Thorn Axiig Teeve J. J.nicholson

Two Men Held for City Meat Market Burglary

Mat Brent and Brown Love, both indicted, were held for the next grand jury on charges of breaking into the City Meat Market, destroying a cash register and stealing $21 last week. Bonds set at $1,000 if security could not be furnished. four other suspects released after evidence failed to connect them to the robbery.

Mat Brent Brown Love Gordon Dug Schon Charles Anderson Andrew Crutshfield James Beckwith Anderson J. Crutchfeld Brent Love Crutchfields Rent

Infant Death in Worthington Davis Family

Infant Raymond Davis, son of Mr and Mrs J Claude Davis of Worthington, died Sunday night January 26 908. Interment at home cemetery scheduled for 2 PM Monday afternoon.

Raymond J. Claude Davis Worthington

State Supreme Court Decision Ends County Tax Increase

The Supreme Court of the United States ruled the 1905 West Virginia county tax levy law valid for 1906, upholding state authority to adjust levies. The decision, delivered by Justice Brewer, found county officials lacked legal standing to resist the measure during the 1906 levy dispute.

Justice Brewer D.C Mimtener West Virginia Bounty Court Fraxton County Supreme Court of the United State Virginia

Canadian Question Settled In Diet Report

Tokyo reports Foreign Minister Hayashi announced in the lower house that the Canadian question had been settled and that a satisfactory settlement with America is in sight.

Tokio Japan Diet Hayashi

Revival Meeting At Adamston Church Report

Great revival conducted by Rev. J. E Pots at Adamston Church. Rev. J. C. Potts leads a dig revival at United Brethren Church in Adamston. Sunday night services saw eighteen at the altar in prayer and four professing.

J. E Pots Adamston Church J. C. Potts Adamston

Governor Dawsons Message Drives State Reform Debate

Charleston dispatch reports Governor Dawsons message to both houses urging tax revision and laws to avert disasters. Prohibition gains traction as five senators back a people vote, mining legislation looms, and public service measures face scrutiny. The anti liquor resolution advances in Charleston with a constitutional amendment proposal and Senate action.

Charleston Dawson Couvendd Hill Conatit Uents Miny Te Gaxlour House Senate Williams Nicholas County Parsons Marshall Alent Bland Lewis Thorn Independent Buckhannon Stuart F. Reed Clarksburg

Broronon Law Validated by Court After Prolonged Review

The high court today affirmed lower court rulings on the Bronon primary election law in Franklin and Allen counties. It holds the February 12 state primaries as regular. Prosecutor Welty of Allen county said he would seek U.S. Supreme Court review.

Columbus Mate Auinreme Commin Plent Courte Fanklin Alen Welty Allen County Supreme Court OF the

Get License at Fairmont Remarriage Notice

An official notice lists remarriage filings in Harrison County. The record names parties including Yeense Mas and Joseph Bayes at Webster comments and Lota Manon, with details tied to Fairmont.

Fairmont

Guard Forms ) Into Societies At West Virginia Meeting

At Parkersburg on Monday afternoon the West Virginia National Guard Officers Association was formed. Officers named include President Col. Charles Morrison of Parkersburg and Adjutant General Noyse Barlow of Charleston. The West Virginia State Rifle Association was organized as a branch of the NRA with officers led by President Col. Carleton C. Pierce of Charleston and Executive Officer C. A. Osbornie of Cricksburg. The meeting noted an $8,000 federal appropriation for life ranges, with Parkersburg Huntington Spencer and Kingwood as likely sites and aims to extend ranges to Guard units statewide.

West Virginia National Guard Parkersburg West Virginia National Guard Offfcers' Association Charles 32, Morrison Noyse Barlow Charleston Harry Smith Clarksburg John Henshaw Fairmont National Guard West Virginia State Rifle Association National Rifle Association State Title Association Carleton C. Pierce Capt George 8 Wallace Huntington C. A. Osbornie Cricksburg J J Simmons Spencer Cayt.Sharstock, Sr Wollsburm West Virginia Kingwood M. Simmons C. C. Plates John J. Harris Charjouion Jus B. Verlander Fred Lester Thomas B. Davin H. J. Simmons A. J. Lyons Ainow Kenney Gunvan Boughner C. A. Osborne Amick Shatnocj Wellsburg Jolebank Sutton W. W. Scott M. Neely Lively Knapp Jackson Arnold Weston Ford Gale Bogart Littleton Cowell Morrison Crawford Kramer Petorkin Wockyith Payne Apt Hoomer Hogs Brady

Louisiana Holds Primary for Governor Election

Louisiana conducts a Democratic primary to choose the next governor. Lieutenant Governor Sanders competes against Theodore Wilkinson, a sugar planter, as the state prepares for the main election in April.

Associated Proes New Orleans Louisiana Hes State Sanders Theodore 8. Wilkinson

Mitchell Unanimously Votes Six Months Pay for President

Indianapolis AP reports the United Mine Workers convention voted to grant President Mitchell six months pay with no expenses, including medical attendance, during the term. The action reflects blunt support amid ongoing labor disputes and financial considerations for leadership.

Mitchell Indianapolis Ind The United Mine Workers Today

Grandchildren Inherit Estate From Ellen Brennan

The will of Mrs. Ellen Brennan probated in the county clerk’s office leaves all property to her three grandchildren. Mary Rom Bronan receives a parcel on East Pike Street and $2,000. Bernadete Brenna gets the house lot. the remainder and a rear lot are sequestered for the children.

Ellen Brennan W. Ty Byrd M. J. McAndrew Brenan James Thomas Brennan Philipp Road Mary Rom Bronnan Ward Pike Reaences Pike Street Bernadete Brenna

Thaw Trial Near Close

The Thaw trial moved toward completion today as the state wrapped its rebuttal by noon and the defense prepared remaining witnesses. District Attorney Jerome said no expert testimony would be used and he would argue no legal incompetency. He planned to admit Abraham Hummel’s testimony from the first trial to speed proceedings.

Associated Prem New York Jerome Abraham Hummel

Warm reception burglars threaten Mulberry Street home

Fragmentary report describes Col. Thoms B. Seely guarding an armory on Mulberry Street and a burglary attempt that night. A would be intruder allegedly fled when Col. Gerry reached the kitchen. Footprints, a wine spill, and shouted exclamations are noted in the damaged text.

Urglars Cithena Col Thoms B. Seely Mul-berry Street Buller Gerry Marge

Warrant for Murder Sworn Against Him in Court

A jury verdict finds John Hawkins killed his wife Dolly Hawkins with a gunshot at their home on January 25. Hawkins denies the shooting claiming suicide, while witnesses describe a drunken quarrel prior to the tragedy. the coroner’s inquest continues with testimony about the events and whereabouts of the weapon.

Alin Payne Flysin Wileanbling Sohn Hawkins Worth Lee Dolly Hawking John Hawking Ellsworth Lee Tawleine Sipes Thurdus Hawlkinerr Raymond Reedia Myth Ate Hawkkian Camm Lee Hawkins Hawking Wlett Shen Air Stand Hermit Teo Len Reed Raymond Teed Hocciries Gin Guinn Carl Martin Rees Wéed Leewa Hawkies Piyam Hawkise Xbotx Hawkles Vermados

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