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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1916

Page

11

Lucile Stout Weds Dr James Davidson in Quiet Bridgeport Ceremony

The wedding of Lucile Stout and Dr. James Davidson took place at the Stout home in Bridgeport Saturday at 8 30 in the morning with Rev J W Ayers officiating. The couple plans to reside in Dayton where the groom will practice dentistry after graduating from Ohio College of Dental Surgery.

Bridgeport Cletus Stout Lucile James Davidson J. W. Ayers Simpson Creek Baptist Church Dayton Wheer Ohio College of Dental Surgery

Surprise Party At Clifton Cottrill Home Near Adamston

A group of friends gathered for a surprise evening at Clifton Cottrill’s home near Adamston. Games and refreshments featured the event. Attendees included Miss Beard Bosley Norvel Helen Upton Nellie Closson Alma Closson Wthel Minter Marian Boyles Frankie Kemper Icle Jenking Sybe Schutter Mrs Johnson Pearl Smith Mrs Cottrill Margaret Berg Ruth Drummond Martha McFarlan Lunelie Whittler Watkins Luz Horns Neva Reeves Petlat Bumgardner Lena Kester Irene Kyle Mildred Kyle Leslie Drummond George Burg Chester Cottrill Lewis Hess James Cottrill Mfr Cottrill Glovie Bennett Walter Johnson David Arnett Join Astilon Oscar.

Clifton Cottrill Adamston Missed Beard Bosley Norvel Helen Upton Nellie’ Clossion Alma Closson Wthel Minter Marian Boyles Frankie Kemper Icle Jenking Sybe Schutter Mra. Johnson Pearl Smith

Boy Tries SCTI Case Then Turns to Telegram for Reward

A youth seeks help after failing to locate the proper party in a SCTI case. He turns to Telegram of vice and reports a reward, hoping for guidance or payment.

Lyon

Marriage License Report and Recital Date Change in Cumberland

Monday morning Cumberland News reports David Albert Byrd and Evelyn Hopes have obtained a Cumberland marriage license. Miss Cora Atchison’s music class will present two recitals at St Mark’s Lutheran Church, now July 6 and July 10, with the first recital unchanged and the second date altered from July 7.

Cumberland Cumberland, MA David Albert Byrd Evelyn Hopes Cora Atchison S T Mark Lattheran Church

Local residents and candidates visit city on Monday

James N. Knox from Shinnston, Abert R. Shinn of Reynoldsville, Ada Bartlett from Washington DC visiting the Bartlett home, Col John W. Carpenter of Salem, Joseph G. Jackson of Jane Ley a Democratic state senate nominee, FLN Alderson of Richwood a Democratic congressional nominee, 14 in the city.

James N. Knox Shinnston Abert R. Shinn Reynoldsville Ada Bartlett Washington, D.C Nathan Bartlett John W. Carpenter Salem Joseph G. Jackson Jane Ley FLN Alderson Richwood Congress

Local Notes From 410 Clay Street Area

J A Love returns home from Detroit after a week tending busts hens matters. W B Fletcher and Wayne Agnew spend weeks at Battle Creek. Mrs Philip Steptoe returns from Parkersburg. Miss Ethel Purnad of New York invites Mrs E Bryan Templeman. Misses Tousse and Virginia Davie home from New England visit. John Hart Jr returns from Cornell and stays with father at Walda. Mr and Mrs William Hy Lows go to Mt Lake Park. Ralph Swiger and Char­ tens Tate leave for Denver to visit several days.

Clay Street J. A Love Detroit Mich W. B. Fletcher Wayne Agnew Battle Creek Philip Steptoe Han Parkersburg Misa Ethel Purnad New York E. Bryan Templeman Tousse Virginia Davie New England John Hart, Jr Cornel John B. Hart Walda William Hy Lows Mt Lake Park Ralph Swiger Chartens Tate Denver Colo

Peters family plans summer coastal trip to California

Mrs Ty Peters and Miss Mia Caprig Peters will depart on No. 9 to the Pacific coast and stay until early September. From Chicago they travel via the Canadian Pacific to San Francisco, visiting Los Angeles and San Diego. On return they visit Mrs S G Johnson of Prescott, Arizona, and Mrs W Guy Merritt of Taos, Colorado, plus other relatives.

E. Peters Mia Caprig Peters Pacifi Chicago Canadian Pacific Railroad Sant Francisco Los Angeles San Diego G. Johnson Prepcott, Ari

Automobile Strikes Embankment Then Porch at Chestnut Street

A young unnamed driver lost control of a car on a narrow Chestnut Street embankment, veering onto the porch of Mrs. Johnson’s boarding house. The car sustained slight damage, one porch post broke, and the driver escaped injury.

Storm hits chautauqua tent. woman dies in Grafton

A sudden Sunday night storm blew down a chautauqua tent in Grafton. Mrs J P Jeffreys, 55, died from the shock while a young girl suffered a dislocated limb. Many others were injured with minor bruises and cuts. The incident occurred as attendees sought shelter from the weather.

Grafton J P. Jeffreys

Italian Beneficial Society Organized in County

The Hallin Benoffelsl Society forms to promote social welfare education and mutual aid among Italian residents. Officers for the first year include President Ai Morending and other listed members, with a focus on cultural and civic activity for the Italian community.

Hallin Benoffelsl Society Tres Ai Morending Ytco Fs Lantert Financator Tary Sam Lista Correponding Ay Mucchy Ton Mom Angotti Chintons Michele Onecrus Paolo Ramana Clusappe Cripple Giuseppe Panzaredas Angvhy Gruntano Frivk Rudis Ang Con Mitluemen Glideppe Martine Frank Cuvello Antonio Rigi Angela Canterlor Tony Giltberti Domnico Fate Alberto Caldareil Tam Carniyy Frank Dy Vite Glivenee Gorpon Domenico Graziani Ani Urls Uline

Hatfield Progress in War Refugee Aid Debate

The article notes Hatfield urging passage of a bill amid a war era influx of Atlantic refugees and displaced Chinese workers. It mentions W. Woodall at Wald a Hotel Pew and domestic enterprise sustaining supply lines, with references to Randolph County and Georgetown.

Atlentic Charavors Nias Deon Muito Kandelgh Poumiy Bic Ehvoxe Ward United Brutes Waldo Randolph

Senator Works Proposes National Capital World’s Fair Plan

Washington July 4 Governor Hauteld of West Virginia urges passage of Senator Works Californian authored measure to create a permanent world’s fair in the national capital. The plan would regulate exhibits and build permanent pavilions for states Hawaii and Alaska with their grants and permanent national showcases.

Washington Hillel Han Een Af Works New Fork State Hawaii Alaxli Harnny Virginia Mhr Warky Govenor Hauteld Cok M. Harepet Eli Laeu Harper

Two Encounters Near Santiago Reported In July Skirmishes

Washington July 3 Two encounters near Santiago Santo Domingo July 1 between American Marines and revolutionist bands are reported by Rear Admiral Cuperton. One Marine Private Mills of the Thirty first Company was washed and three Marines were wounded in the engagements.

Washington Santiago Santo Tmingo Mills Navy Department Cuperton

Canal defense urged wider zone south and north of canal

Gen. Clarence R. Edweards reports to Congress that the United States should purchase land on both sides of the Panama Canal Zone. He recommends extending American territory fifteen miles in each direction from the canal to bolster defense.

Clarence R. Edweards Panama Canal Zone Mrale Congress United States Canal Zone Canal

Body of Harley T. Francis Recovered After Drowning

July 3 Charleston reports the body of Harley T. Francis of Buckhannon member of Company G First Infantry drowned in the Great Kanawha River Saturday morning and recovered by Sunday evening about one mile below the drowning point. He was taken to an undertaker in Charleston.

Charleston Harley T. Francis Buckhannon Kanawha River

Marriage License Issued to Harold D Anderson and Ora Richardson

A marriage license was issued Monday to Harold D Anderson and Ora Fi Richardson.

Harold D. Anderson Ora Fi, Richardson

Fourth of July saloon closures ordered in Fayette county

Porth. iy annociaray raeyel TINIONTOWN, Pa. July 3. Judge J. Q. Vanswearingen of the common pleas court announced from the bench that every saloon, brewery and distillery in Fayette county must remain closed all of the Fourth of July. Summer hotels in many mountain resorts are affected by the decision.

Iy Annociaray Raeyel Tiniontown J. Q. Vanswearingen The Common Pleas Court Fayette County

Volunteer Captain Named in West Virginia Regiment

Thom Francis of Withysburg, a Spanish-American War veteran, began active duty on the local volunteer company to join the Mirat regiment. U.S. Congressman At large Neely of Fairmont leads West Virginia volunteers and named Francis captain of the local company, recalling their service together in the prior war.

Thom Francis Withysburg West Virginia Volunteers M. Neely Fairmont War Department Morleo Neely Francis

Richwood Leaders Meet on New County Proposal

In Richwood on Saturday evening a meeting of leading citizens discussed forming a new county from parts of Nicholas, Webster, and Greenbrier, with Richwood as county seat. Rev R S Eakridge was named chairman and L A Thomas secretary. a general affairs committee was appointed to organize and report to the next legislature.

A. Ly Craig Exemayor W. D. Mo Chung J. J. Dotson Nicholas Republican T. C G. Williams House of Delegates N. Henger Thia

Auto Crash Involving Four Youths Near Illinois City

A Sunday morning SUV wreck near Ill. city injures four youths including driver Glenn Swiger and passenger Roy Coon. The car, recently purchased, was demolished. two others fled the scene, while Swiger and Coon suffer head and chest injuries. Authorities note possible internal injuries for Coon and ongoing care at a local hospital.

Suvinston Ily Narod Alan Swiger Dor Swiger ULEHI le Roy Coon Swigne Glenn Bwiger

Nephew Burial Notice From City Families

A funeral notice mentions the burial of a beloved nephew of Mrs Rightor of Rhinneion and Mrs Scott Thayer of the Willard imines. It lists the deceased as a nephew of Ayi and Yeoman Leogy now Lowther, with burial plans connected to 1046 Platnyitle road, Madinonvile.

Eoy FE Ayi Leogy Lowther Hurnday Jarer Ronldetler Platnyitle Road Madinonvile Mre Bi Rightor Rhinneion Scott Thayer Willard Imines Rotflement

Doan's Kidney Pills Backed By Local Praise

An advertisement touts Doan's Kidney Pills as effective for backache and kidney trouble. It cites Mrs. W. from Corder, Pennsylvania, claiming dramatic relief after use and urges readers to choose the product over unknown remedies. The piece emphasizes testimonials from nearby residents to support the claim.

Adel Gnjen Corder Pennoylvent Umar T Doan Lok

Absinthe Banned Across Italy and European Nations

Italy joins other European states in prohibiting the manufacture importation or sale of absinthe. The move tightens controls on the spirit amid concerns over its health effects and public order.

Italy

No Man in Clarksbury Needs Coat to Stay Cool

In Clarksbury, people are advised that no man must carry his coat on his arm to keep cool. The message emphasizes practical comfort without sacrificing appearance amid growing heat.

Clarksburg

Mask to Hide Eyes Sparks Invention Rumor

A cryptic note suggests an opaque eye mask designed to obscure vision, rumored to be invented for privacy. The message hints at a hidden project or persona use, but few details clarify its origin or purpose.

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