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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1908

Page

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Lightning Strikes Reynolds and Horse on Public Road

Clyde Reynolds of this city was struck by lightning on the Jamay S. Griffin road about 1 to 11 oclock Thursday night. The horse was torn and may not recover while Reynolds survived with head injuries and a rough journey home aided by Griffin. A veterinarian attended the horse, but recovery appeared unlikely.

Clyde Reynolds Jamay Lumberport Miracu Lou Reynolds Griffin George Reynolda Ana

Charters Chartered To Begin Business In Martinsburg Area

Two new corporate charters are filed. The Monticell Trick Company of Martinsburg with a $10,000 authorized capital lists Brown Stout and Eliza Lyon among incorporators. The Walayule Coal and Coke Company, Martinsburg, authorized capital $40,000, lists James Holines, John D B Button, and others among incorporators.

Giute Monticell Trick Company Chile Workn Clarks Charlet Brown Stout Eliza Lyon Long T. L. Bennett Lyon Walayule Coal and Coke Company Martinsburg Webster

Miss Marple Minx Dead at Seventeen in West Craftan

Miss Marple Minx Hisabeth Marple daughter of Mer and Meer Marple of West Craftan died Wednesday evening after a Tangerine kinene with typhoid fever. She was a popular seventeen year old girl and mourned by many in Charksbure ma well Gratton. Interment at Bipurivinl cemetery with hours after moon.

Hisabeth Marple Mer Meer_ M- Marple West Craftan Charksbure Gratton Mise Marplé South Chestnut Stree Bipurivinl

Honest Work Sermon At St Pauls MEL Church

A special talk on honest work will be the sermon of the Tat Mr Winnie at St Pauls MEL church Sunday night. Other services will be held as usual on Sunday.

Winnie St. Pauls Mel Sanday

Not Elder Dont War Wanted by Justice MS Tiley

Fragmentary notice mentions A W Greethims placed under Pies bend by Justice MS Tiley. It cites Herbert E Witter and a cage details at cost of Walters.

Simuitake Onder Pies MS. Tiley Herbert E. Witter Walters

City Expenditure Estimates by Departments for the Year

City departments submit estimated expenditures for the year covering water and street needs, health, street lighting, and other services. Highlights include salaries for physicians, office costs, publishing, and supplies, with total figures varying across sections. The proposal awaits action by the council.

Arious Coue Kentely

Fourth of July Post Office Hours Notice

Post office hours for Independence Day observed with a general delivery window from morning to noon. Carriers make one trip in the afternoon with a final night collection. registry and money order services available all day. rural delivery continues as usual.

Gener Tornoon

Camping Party Plans Trek and Mystery Members Named

A camping party departs next Monday toward the mountains with leaders John Kane, Hob Dabney, Frank Topkine, Charlie Owens, and Aunt Fleming Fipiden. They aim for peaks while family members support the trek, seeking safe trails and shelter along the way.

Nere Eorts

Boy Fractures Arm While Picking Cherries on Thompson Street

Ca'nns Hardinhn, son of Dr and M Marian, fell from a cherry tree at the residence of John J. Denham on Thompson Street last evening. He suffered a severe wrist fracture and is reported in pain.

Hardinhn Dr. &. M. Marian John J. Denham Thompson Street

Bryan's Day in Lincoln Focuses on Hearst Defense

In Lincoln on July 8 Bryan's schedule shows a busy day with delegations arriving for talks in Denver. The Independence party and Hearst are under scrutiny as Bryan weighs peace overtures and possible shifts. The Parker resolution causes little stir locally, blamed more on phrasing than intent.

Lincoln Neb Bryan Denver Triia Hearst Independence Party New York Jenifer Parker Coo Cleveland Bryan Adherante Yanterday John W. Kern Indiana Towne Republican Party

Delegates Battle Mayor Johnson for National Post

Oho delegates and about one hundred Democrats plan to defeat Mayor Johnson for re election as national committeeman at the Denver convention. Friends of Congress Time plan to boost him for vice president at the Chicago nominating chat.

Columbus Oho Ohio

Conference on rural betterment visits local area

Thomas C. Miller state superintendent visits during a rural betterment conference in the county. D. M. Working leads the session for the college extension service with Dr. Carl G. Loney and other educators participating. Future meetings are planned across the region with one in Murriken County this fall.

Thomas C. Miller Frew Schols Elty Fairmont French Creek Ishur D. M The State University Carl G. Loney West Virginia Wesleytin College C. J.C. Bennett Parrmont State Normal School Cox Murriken

Earthquake Shocks Felt in San Francisco and Los Angeles

A slight earthquake shock was felt today in San Francisco and Los Angeles with no damage reported. The tremor was described as light and did not cause any injuries or structural issues.

San Francisco Calif Los Angeles

Defendant Guilty in Perry Mines Case

S J Bartlett faced trial in Saul duinez Mo David's court for assaulting a Black man named Bees or Set at Perry Mines. He was found guilty and ordered to pay $5 plus costs, which he settled.

S.J. Bartlett Saul Duinez Mo David Perry Mines

East Wind War Collision on Lake Shore Line

An eastbound Wound War on the Lake Shore Elecite rallean collided with a work train near Norwalk today. Eighteen persons suffered injuries and were carried away, with most not seriously hurt. Authorities investigate cause of the crash.

Norwalk Lake Shore

Decline to Run in South Bend

July 3 Benjamin F Shively will not attend the Democratic national convention. His name is presented for the nomination but he will decline the run and not seek the presidency.

Ben Jamin F. Shively

Library to Close on Holiday Break Statement

Fragmentary notice indicates the Clarksburg library will close tomorrow due to holiday closure. Readable fragments show scheduling disruption and removal of services during the period.

Fireworks disaster rocks Cleveland store crowd

An explosion of fireworks at the Kresage & Company store in Cleveland sparked a fire and panic as shoppers fled. Six bodies were reported removed, with several girl employees leaping from upper story windows and others taking to life nets for safety. The incident follows a crowded Fourth of July shopping scene.

Cleveland Kresage & Company Bhid Moraliing Winder

Funeral for John W. Smith Held Sunday

Funeral services for John W. Smith, killed by a freight train in the western yards of the Baltimore & Otile railroad Friday, will be conducted Sunday at 2 PM. The service will be at the late home, with burial at the Masonic cemetery. Woodmen of the World member will participate in the services.

John W. Smith Baltimore & Otile Nuria Masonic Cemetery Woodmen of the World

Realty Deal in Lumberport Makes Dr J C Oyster Owner

A real estate transaction in Lumberport transfers ownership of a fine adjoining opera house building to Dr J C Oyster for a store, purchased from Vance L Florner for about 31 600. The corner lot sold to Mr Humphrey by John W Wadeworth earlier last drought period was valued around 32 000, now estimated at 1 100. The School Hill residence area shows a strong rise in value from last year as property activity increases.

Lamberport J. C. Oyster Vance L. Florner Lumberport Humphrey John W. Wadeworth

Injunction Sought in Strother Land Well Case Before Lynch

Plaintiffs Kimira Strother and others seek to halt Hope Natural Gas Company from drilling two wells on the Strother land alleging breach of an agreement. The dispute arose after plaintiffs refused rentals three years ago, while the company prepared to drill. A Democratic county committee meeting was held to plan campaign steps.

Kimira Strother Hope Natural Gas Company CW. Lynch Delin J. Strorhyr Helrs Raryitvk Comany

Telegram Prom Prom Gol and the End of the World

An eccentric figure known as Doggett proclaims the end times in a telegram from God while authorities confine him. Weerding and Gabriri are cited in a surreal plot as Diggit awaits vindication on a special day at Yeast.

Greensboild Plotches Doggett

New Swager Hotel Opens Under New Management

The Swager hotel and cafe at 31 24 West Pike Street under Mesars Tompkins and Garry is ready for business with new equipment and modern fittings. The dining room opens tomorrow for breakfast, cafe in operation, and meals served on the American plan with a European service emphasis. The dining room stays open until midnight and the lunch counter runs all night. Meal tickets will be sold and strong patronage is expected.

Swager West Pike Street Mesars, Tompkins & Garry al- Feaily

Old Fashioned July Fourth Celebration At Northview Park

A large crowd is expected for the Knights of the Maccabees Fourth of July event at Northview Park. Activities run from morning concerts by the Maccabee band to girls’ contests, a speech by MF Snider, basket lunch, baseball, and an address by EF Goodwin. All are invited.

Northview Park Knights of the Maccabees Maccabee Band Kirty Goodwin

Pupil Recital Shines At Grand Opera House

Despite very warm weather a sizeable audience attended the Grand Opera house Thursday evening for a recital by the advanced class of Miss Cora Atehilean music teacher. Assisting were Miss Genevieve Haymaker Miss Marie Bemford and Prof. T. Shaw. The program was presented in splendid fashion with each number earning applause.

Grand Opera House Cora Atehilean Genevieve Haymaker Marie Bemford T. &. Shaw

Bartlett to be released from jail after conviction

In Trenton reports state J Bartlett, previously held on a Perry Niles case, is to be released after a sentence era. The note mentions appointment to a national board and payee committee with members in several regions.

Pupils to Give Grand Opera House Recital Tonight

Pupils of Sixs Cor a A chlaon present an 8 15 start recital at the Grand Opera House with a program including Jubelfelt Morning Prayer and various vocal and piano numbers. Noted performers include Bertha Bland Blanche Crummitt Tessie Good Marguerite Pard Ethel Gribble Ruth Boggens and Mabel Long. No admission charged. the public is invited.

Cora A Chlaon Grand Opera House Eginning Jubelfelt Kramer Bertha Bland Blanche Crummitt Tessie Good Marguerite Pard Spaulding Jessie MacGregor Streabhog Ethel Gribble Cathedral Behoess Tuelle Nusbaum

Local court cases cite drunkenness and firearm charge

Andy Hensaley sued for 325 and costs for carrying a gun. Ruswel Jonton and CM, Simmona faced 1 fine and court costs for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. In Squire Harey Gor ons court, Thursday evening, a failed escape attempt from Constables Ford and Post. Henpiley injured in scuffle. Fluhugh jailed for defaulting payments. Henemay sent to jail for failure to pay fines and costs.

Andy Hensaley Ruswel Jonton Simmona Corts Pach Squire Harey Gorons Court Pier Sn Ford Fluhugh Henpiley Tralley Restle Hawt Henemay Jalji

Northern Virginia Briefs On Rail Line Change

NORVOME Va July 2 Thoma Pitggerald former general manager at Stainimore & Ohio Marry Wolcott and Hugh Mf Keer of Norfolk have taken a car ereenly via the Norfolk Southern railway Fitzgerald will meet a general mas neers.

Norvome Thoma Pitggerald Stainimore & Ohio Wolcott Hugh Mf. Keer Norfolk Ofar Aereenly Fitzgerald Mas Neers

City Council Tonight Sets Regular Session

The city council will hold a regular session this evening at 7 36 oclock. Items to be considered include probable proposals and measures for action. Committee reports and pending matters will be reviewed.

Tragic Mine Explosion in Russia Claims Hundreds

Reports from Yusovo Russia state an explosion at the Kovsky mine yesterday. About 160 men have been recovered dead while 200 remain trapped inside with their fate unknown. Rescue efforts continue as authorities assess the disaster.

Yusovo European Russia Trkovsky

Wrong Man in Uniontown Case Clears Man in Claretsburg

Steven Hostetter, called a foreigner, was jailed for drunkenness in Claretsburg while police traced a man wanted in Uniontown. A telegram from Uniontown police confirmed Hostetter matched the description but was not the suspect, and he was released.

Steven Hostetter Uniontowny Uniontown Morris Hostetter Claretsburg Wood Bualey Morrlay Jim Morell Uniontown Police Department Mtealey Mostetter

Convention 10 Be WW City of Salem

The Browd fun Waptt Runday Hchpet convention will meet in summer at Salem for three sessions on Wednesday and Thursday July 9. Leaders include Dr Elkanah Wolly of the Broaddue Inathiute and T Frawie Kemper of Ralom with secretary Bart Wimer.

Weoni Twa Aéistoni Thane

Review of the Book of Juha meeting at Sindy Circle

The Sindy Circle of the ch. South will meet in the Sunday school room Friday evening at 8 oclock for an overview of the Book of Juha. J. W. Walden prepared an elaborate review covering the entire Geapel.

Sindy Ch. South J. W. Walden

Children’s Day Service at Clarks Grove Baptist Church

The Sunday school will present a bright children's day program during the nine o’clock Sunday morning service. Organizers hope for a large attendance and a festive program to encourage the children.

Clarkshere Baptist Church

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