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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1916

Page

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French and British Push on Western Front Amid Relentless Pressure

Allied forces press Central Powers with no major territorial gains. French and British advance north and south of the Somme, taking positions south of the line and fighting in open country near Barleux. Italians launch a campaign in Trentino while Russian actions stretch Austro-Hungarian defenses along the Carpathians and into Hungary.

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County Sunday School Assembly Sets County Convention

A county meeting of the execution com jailer of Me Haertsen County Sunday School Association was held at the Motel Gore Tivaday July 4. County President D L Pering and CA Schutle led the exclusive committee with secretary Mrs Josephine Harmer and several Sunday school workers. The convention program was arranged for noon and public instruction to the various Sunday schools. The convention will be held at Salih Aumeust 1 and 4 with prominent out of county speakers and many department workers expected from the home barney and a Kenorati representation of schools from various patriots.

Salih Aumeust

Mexican Crisis Ends After Police Raids and Arrests

Police raid Laval hotel and arrest two women for liquor violations and fines totaling 9.60. A man named Miko Arrexted faces a vagancy charge. Officials report limited daytime arrests and no major incidents, with damage and disturbances linked to a recent hotel raid.

Carranza Note to Lansing Cools Tensions in Washington

Washington notes show Carranza sending a conciliatory diplomatic message to Secretary Lansing. Officials expect further exchanges to steer Mexican border policy toward withdrawal of expeditionary forces while seeking to reduce distrust, with Carranza personally dictating a softened tone. Aguilar and guests also mentioned.

Washington United States Merica Lansing Wilson Luilng Camranzi Carranan Diaponitian Mexico Atredondo Manker Armen Nate Carranza

Tin Plate Workers Ready for Big Picnic In Norwood Park

Annual picnic for Phillipa Sheet Tin Plate Company workers set for Saturday at Norwood Park. Parade forms at Morence and East Pike Streets at 10 am, proceeding to Goff Plaza then to the park. Free toast and cider for all employees and families. athletic events include races, tug of war, and a baseball game. Brass bands to perform. Jobo C. Williams and W M Lobe to speak. Public invited.

Phillipa Sheet mi Tiplate Norwood Park Morence East Pike Pike Cros Goff Plaza Etypolign Tinplate Mflix Gos Plaza Wmn Mil Tin Plate Mills Hien Poluta Raed Allan Marine Band Wilbel Jobo C. Willams W. M. Lobe W. M. Shikespeare C. B. Maple Oliver

Kingwood Banker Drowns After River Rescue Attempt

Bart M. Lanti, longtime cashier of Kingwood National Bank, drowns near Caldwall while attempting to aid another swimmer. The incident occurred as Mr. Lanti and Mr. Devon struggled in deep water on the Chont River. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 10:30 AM in Kingwood with Rev. A F Idele presiding. Lanti, born in Aurora, was a prominent Preston County businessman.

Kingwood Bart M. Lanticashier Kingwood Natonal Bank Uratitat Oxcar Minti Claude Mexwill Ollock A. F. Idele Atdaon Grafton Maxwell Jantz Devon Neice Karl Mr. Devon Campo Furl M Tanta Curilwr Winningwood Unional Bank Preston County Aurora That County Baal Mmenthuy

New Concern Seeks Charter for South Branch Oil Co

Secretary of state approves a charter for Thy South Branch Oil Company of Clarksburg to engage in general oil and gas business and related activities. Authorized capital stock is 14 000 dollars, held by HOM Williams Shinnston J M Coltrane Hollywood Samuel Powall Adamton E T rye Kio D H Kuhn Moorefield William Wolf Damon.

Secretary of Thy South Branch Oil Company Clarksburg T 6 Ind HOM Adamton E. T. Rye Kio D. H. Kuhn Moorefield Willian Wolf Damon

County Board of Review Elects Parle President for Year

The county board of review and equalization met Wednesday morning to annual pension, electing Samuel S. Parle to succeed himself as president. John M. Flanigan and J.D. Basso served as other members. The board begins hearings on property assessments for taxation for the year and will sit for no more than twenty five days.

County Board of Review and Equalization Samuel S. Parle John M. Flanigan J.D. Basso

Pittsburg Man Jatued On False Pretense Charge

A. G. Daugherty of Pittsburg was jailed after attempting to elude an officer from his home city while facing a false pretense charge. City Detective L. L. White and Lt. N. M. Whyte arrested him early Wednesday at the Pittshire authorities' request.

A. G. Daugherty Pittsburg Jall L. L. White N. M. Whyte Pittshire

Maccabees Rifle Company Drills in Arle Weekly

The Maccabees rifle company conducts drills every Monday and Thursday at Gott plaza. Thirty members meet at the Economy store and march to the plaza at 7 30 in the evening. Albert Younger, former U S Army captain and sergeant, says drills show progress matching regular army standards. Next drill is Thursday night.

Maccabes Rifle Company Gott Pla Albert Youger United States

More Guards To Border Train Through City Tuesday

Three special trains carrying the Sixteenth Infantry of Pittsburg under Col Edward Kearns moved from the Mount Gretna mobilization camp in Mount Gretna Pa to El Paso Tex en route to the border. The trains carried fifty six officers and 2011 men as they passed through the city Tuesday evening.

Highteenth Pittsburg Edward. Kearns Hl Paso Tex Mount Grotna

Epidemic Drives Mass Departure of Families to Summer Towns

New York reports a tuberculosis like infantile paralysis outbreak forcing many households to relocate adults and children. Health department records show tens of thousands of children removed from the city as fear and quarantine measures spread. Seven cases traced to the Brooklyn outbreak area, with official figures pending release.

New York Lhousindd Department of Tcialn Broklyn

Train guards arrest three fugitives after Fourth New Jersey Infantry transport

On a July day in Quincy Illinois, three men were found hiding on a train carrying the Fourth New Jersey Infantry. A train guard at each car platform ordered arrests and demanded an account from the fugitives as the transport passed through town.

Fourth New Jersey Infantry Pyanpoda Quincy Fourth New Jersey Infantry

Sabbath Evening Services On Church Lawn West Pike Street

Final arrangements set for union Sabbath evening services on the lawn of Central Presbyterian church near Masonic temple West Pike street every Sabbath in August at 7 o'clock. Suburban services planned August dates feature Rev. B B Turner Rev W C Taylor and others at United Brethren town church lawn and various city churches.

Clerksburg Central Presbyterian Church Masonic Temple Pike Street B. B. Turner Thut Street United Brethren Church W. C. Taylor W. i. Fogie Adamaton Methodist Episcopal Church W. B King A. W. Morrigan Northview Methodist Episcopal Church P.M. Baber Lown W. J. Homner C. W. Wish

Steamship Ryndam hits rock near Kirkwall

The Holland-America line steamer Ryndam, left New York June 17 bound for Rotterdam, arrived at this port Tuesday with a hole in its fore peak after hitting a rock near Kirkwall in dense fog while moving slowly. There were no casualties.

Rotterdam Ryndazambioh New York Falmouth Hare Kirkwall Steemer

Fine Celebration at West Milford

At West Milford a 50 acre grove hosted Independence Day activities led by Dr. Selby and others with a 2000-strong crowd. Speeches by Harry W Sheela and Charles Coffman framed the event, plus music, food, and a light-hearted Cageball game with Lighthore. The piece also notes the death of Mrs. Muggle L Swiger, aged 3 and wife of I St Swiger, with funeral plans pending.

West West Milford Morrison County Witch & Catherine Nat Clong Dr. Selby Meagra Law Parrett Weate Leo Oreag Hatrixon Juden B. Giliulth Milford Ue Manter Ford Grovit

Flowers Win Tennis Tournament at Country Club Courts

Bart Mowern captured the tennis tournament by defeating Hurst Koblegard in a finale on the Country Club courts. A large crowd watched as Koblegade defeated Button 4 6 1 and Flowers beat Pont 6 4 1 8 64, with Flowers finally taking the title 6-4 28 6-2 6-2.

Koblegard Bart Mowern Twoaday Hurst Koblegard

Bank Call Indicates National Banks Report

Washington July 5 The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks as of the close of business Friday June 30. The filing requirement seeks a detailed balance sheet and statement of resources and liabilities for regulatory review.

Ry RaBecin Co Washington

Mia Gribble Faces Appendectomy in City Hospital

Mia Ethel Gribble, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Gribble, at 18 Walnut Street, will undergo an operation for appendicitis. The procedure is set to take place at the city hospital with family at her side.

Mia Ethel Gribble Ang Mia Charles Gribble Gribble Toma Walnut Street

Harbert Fined For Impaling Incident In Yon Street

C J Harbert paid a $6.00 fine in police court Wednesday morning for an alleged impalting of a woman on Yon Street near Likuberport. He was arrested Tuesday night by Officer Mraz.

C. J. Harbert Baid Likuberport Oficer Mraz

Motoring to Halifax Starts Six Week Tour by Smiths

Dr W. 2. Smith and his brother with the Grafton family left Tuesday on a six week automobile trip from Halifax to maternal and northern points. Halifax, Nova Scotia, is the Smiths former home and destination.

W. 2. Smith Donnat Grafton Matern Halifax Nova Scotia Smiths

Big Vote Offer Again This Week At Marys Kon

Four persons were robbed of 4400 by bandits who escaped after the theft at Marys town. An arrest was aided by two women who helped guard the safety and led to the trio. the safe was wrecked and money stolen. Local residents and visitors attended a tennis luncheon and wedding trip news follows.

Marys Kon Joly Marya Stata Hank

Lawn Fete Promotes Club Drive and Community Event

A lawn fete at Mrs. Freeman Lowry’s home 643 Mohani Street invites all to attend. The notice encourages club members to join a fundraising drive with incentives and emphasizes community participation and a prize drawing.

Freeman Lowry Moohani¢ Street

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