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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1903

Page

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Injunction Applied For in Company Dispute at Salem

A judge moved to middle afternoon on an injunction request as Salem Company employees crossed lines with rival Six Jempempntl Traction. The dispute involved the Piles Heir and Clerkbury company, with the Wilam burs section, and ongoing labor tension affecting rail operations and potential infraction actions in Fairmont. The matter remains under court review with further hearings planned.

Stholatriek Amek Hon & Clirkybury Wilamburs Ceetin Jemperiniptl Traction Company Tert Hunk Company Thie Cesuly Wueporlenl Opera- Gans Fairmont Ney Obebain Matter Tjonvinn

Turbulent Night at Weet Wirvinia Ground Race

A garbled report describes a chaotic event at the Weet Wirvinia grounds with talks of horse speed, betting, and varied participants. It references trades, bankers, and speculative sport amid a noisy crowd and late-night activities.

Wirwinia Lenin Dokens Wrovrek Moya Sefour

Heirs to Millions Parkersiurie overview framing大

Heirs to millions in a California city face a complex probate scene as a prominent oil company figure and several relatives are mentioned. The fragmentary report hints at disputes over assets, family members, and the involvement of a California-based nanny in the proceedings.

Printer Sick Away From Home

Glinelen A Ward a printer from Caldwell Ohio fell ill on the way home after arriving at the tele printer station. Reports say he developed high fever and strong illness on the journey, with local observers noting the sudden onset of feverish symptoms and distress.

Glinelen A. Ward Inest Esmipistonel Dy Stek Caldwell Ohio Net Athlin Ute Au Toak-Vick

Floyd Robinson Busy Carrying Ice Water

A garbled report notes Floyd Robinson actively transporting ice water as eleven prisoners remain in a temporary jail. Descriptions are unclear due to OCR errors but reference heat, prison conditions, and ongoing efforts to manage the detainees in an improvised facility.

Floyd Robinson Klayit Tobin

Pomeroy Manufacturer Here Confers With Industrial Officials

Gork Probat head of the firm of Proket Furniture of Pomeroy Ohio arrived Thursday evening and is a guest at the Trader hotel. He negotiates with General Manager Bowen of Clarke Industrial about a mill for the furniture factory to be moved from Pomeroy. Probat held talks at the Industrial company and with Bowen at the Shiers office. Prospects for the annual order to Clark sburg look favorable.

Gork Probat Te Proket Furniture Company Pomeroy Ohio Trader Hotel Bowen Clarke Hung Tridustrial Company Vrilay Probst Bowen Ta Corbitt Ronmuttalion Bowes Shiers

Police Inspection Report From Maltimore City

An inspection of Maltimore reveals administrative changes as M r a T Th Cikith of Maltimore assumes oversight. The chief of Maltimore city is noted for appointing Gatall Wits on July 1, with the longtime resident expressing interest in recent civic progress and expansion.

Mra T. Th Cikith Maltimore Mats Fothenteret Servier Obie Clabes Wight Ridey Mir Gatall Wits

Mr Carder to Marry Mr Carder in Greensburg Pa

The ceremony will take place at the bridge home of Ick Crouniators on January date. Mr Carder accompanied by Mey Ed Sink will travel to the wedding venue. Friends extend congratulations to Mrs W Ge rt about.

Walter AL Carder de Jopular Wlerk Ab Dle Motet Wattsan Maimon Ty Bessie Gans Wat Cily Nose Greensburg Ick Crouniators Conder Avith Mey Edsink Mil Pardue W. Geertboutiy

Baseball Player Breaks Neck in Car Accident

A ball player suffered a serious chest and head injury in a car crash yesterday. Witnesses say the catcher’s mask and screen failed to prevent injuries en route to the hospital. The team doctor reports stabilize him as doctors prepare further tests.

Buckhannon Defeats Choksbneg In Afternoon Tourney

Buckhannon beat the Choksbneg 12 to 4 in a Thursday afternoon game at Unsebalt tourney. Arrangement for a trade and upcoming clash at Bat hallpark. Grafton team to play here next week Wednesday.

Choksbneg Buckhannon

Mystery Unraveled in Shepherdstown Case Sparks Sensation

In Martinaburg West Virginia on July 1 and Charles Town Justice Baylor took up the case of Maria Rawson a colored woman from Shepherdstown tied to rumors in the Shepherd College scandal. Rawson faced one count of criminal malpractice and bail set at 500 dollars was posted. Her arrest and that of Watson follow efforts to clear the mystery surrounding the case, with expectations of a major sensational development in Shepherdstown.

Martinaburg Maria Rawson Shepherdstown Charles Town Baylor E. P. Goodwin A. Salome Wingate Shepherd College Miss Wingate Justice Bay Grand Jury Watson

Lyons Will Filed Probate Document From 1000

The will of Whette Times Mr Lyons has been used for probate. His daughter Bessie Lyons is named executrix. The widow Nancy J Lyon receives all household goods and furniture and one third of personal property and life estate in real estate. Residue of personal estate bequeathed to children Fessin Lyon Ellin Lyon Samuel Lyon Mabel Lyon Stealey Hugh Lyon Gus Lyon Goldie Lyon. Real estate division not proved except a clause directing equal distribution among the children. The will is in his handwriting dated January 31 1000. Executrix not required to give bond. No witnesses.

Lyons Bessie Lyon Nancy J. Lyon Fessin Lyon Ellin Lyon Samuel, Lyon Mabel Lyon Stealey Hugh Lyon Gus Lyon Goldie Lyon Taur Nancy J. Lyon

Shoe factory at Lumberport revival sparks local interest

Reports say Lumberport could see a shoe factory as development firms begin activity there. Prominent business leaders have discussed the proposal with favorable reception, though exact plans and location remain unsettled.

Railroad Officials Inspecting Tour Through City

General Superintendent F. titgerad and General Manager W. B. Simm of Baltimore and Ohio lead a morning gate car through the city on an inspecting tour. The car, transferred from the West Virginia and Pittsburg Division to the Short Line division, was toured as far as Wheaton before heading to New Martinsville and on to Parkersburg for the same mission.

F. Titegerad W. 8. Simm Baltimore & Oliorabtrent West Virginia & Pittsburg Ae Short Line Division Weaton New Martinaville Parkersburg

Constable McClung Undergoing Operation

A garbled report notes Constable McClung undergoing an operation. The fragmentary text references medical procedures and unclear names, with details obscured by OCR errors. No clear dates or locations could be established from the readable portions.

Trades Council Night Meeting Status Update

The regular trades council gathering may be canceled this Friday due to heat and poor weather. No other details are clear as the report notes potential postponements and lack of a confirmed agenda.

Recovery From Flood Poisoning Affects Doctor’s Duties

Dr Jai Payne suffers blood poisoning in fingers of his right hand and swelling in the limb. He was compelled to lay aside duties for a few days. the swelling subsided and he could resume work though the illness lingered.

Jai. Payne Bya Ta Lund

Ice Plant Bottling Works Planned in Belington Headline

Dr W E Stathers returned from Pittsburg where he has been for days arranging machinery for a twenty ton ice plant and bottling works. A few days earlier he and S A Lewis went to Belington to organize an 820000 stock company to manufacture ice and cooling drinks. Lewis returned to Clarksburg, Stathers continued to Pittstore to arrange equipment for the new concern.

W. E. Stathers Pittsburg Belington S.A. Lewis Dr. Stathers Pittstore

Decision Reserved In Mandamus Suit In Federal Court

The court reserved a ruling in the mandamus case brought by Kingwood Coal against West Virginia Railroad Irona Coal Atlantic Cowl and J H Weaver. Judge Goff said a month may pass before the decision is revised, leaving the court’s ruling delayed and subject to speculation.

Gof Te Kingwood Coal Company West Virginia Railroad Company Irona Coal Company Atlantic Cowl Company J.H. Weaver Jurge Goff Namce

Sewing Circle Picnic At Union Land Park

The Sewing Circle hosted a picnic at Union Land Park yesterday afternoon. Twelve members and about twenty visitors, mostly ladies and children, were taken by a special car thanks to local manager street card yates D. D. Leonard. They enjoyed an elegant lunch and innocent amusements, though the merry-go-round expected to operate there was not completed.

Union Land Park

Sister Charges Brother With Assault and Battery

Nettie Watson appeared in the mayor's office Friday afternoon and asked that annual official issue a warrant against her brother Thomas Watson on charges of assault and battery. The warrant was issued and given to an officer to serve. The Waterns live near the old West End depot. The family quarrel is described as a domestic dispute with Thomas allegedly striking his sister.

Nettie Watson Herrother Thomas Watson Waterns Old West End Thomas Atenek

Quiet Wedding at Goff Parsonage in City

Luther Moore, stage manager at the Peder Grand opera house, and Annie Coony of this city, were quietly married at Golf Memorial Methodist Episcopal church last evening at 42:19 o clock. Rev. S. Ky rbuthnot officiated in the presence of many friends.

Luther Moore Peder Grand Opera House Annie Coony Hiepitsondge Golf Memorial Methodist Episcopal Chayiot Kyrbuthnot Qile

Invalid from Weston Taken to Johns Hopkins

Mrs A D Harper of Weston is carried by its husband and Dr Cary to the depot and conveyed in an invalid chair to Baltimore. She is to undergo a nervous operation at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

A. D. Harper Weston Cary Baltimore

Substituting Stenographer Miss Goodwin Aids Clerks

Miss Bessie Goodwin, fourteen, serves as stenographer and assistant in the office of Homer W. William, circuit clerk, using Miss Mice Floating’s notebook during a Christian Endeavor excursion to Denver last month.

Bessie Goodwin Aml Homer W. William A Mice Denver

Will Hive The Eyes Fames B Cunningham Farm Visit

Coburis Criek resident Fames B Cunningham travels to his farm on Cunning hall's run. Mrs Atoblanan and Sam pause to visit his mother and remain until Monday. Zon accompanies them. Martin Yates is to hire the bees if they awaken while absent.

Fames B. Cunningham Coburis Criek Cunninghall Atoblanan Sam Zon Ala Martin Yates

Tickets On Sale For Union Sanit Theater Play

Tickets went on sale today at Welly and Manymaker's city store for the Union Sanit theater production slated next Monday night. The company presents Play can be Timd tthe as part of the season and promises a full run throughout the period.

Welly & Manymaker's City Union Sanit Theater

First trunks hauled to Wakedo for new hotel opening

Wilson, president of Sam A Wilson Transsopriation Co of Clarksburg, to haul trunks and heavy baggage to and from the Traders hotel as official accredited representative. He delivered the first load to the new Wakeot hotel for the New York Hotel Supply Co, praising the event.

New York Hotel Supply Company Wilson

Prodigal Returned by Weston Boy’s Home Visit

Potceman Hayse Shackelford brought the Pennsylvanian boy to Weston yesterday evening and surrendered him to his mother who rejoiced at the prodigal’s return. The reunion followed parental resolve to end the matter at their home after an 878 day dispute and a plan to view local works in Clarksburg was abandoned.

Weston Potceman Hayse Shackelford Coenion Clarksburg

Tragic double bereavement as infant dies after mother’s death

The two months old child of Miro Walter Francis of Alta Vista died Thursday afternoon. The mother had died a few days earlier, leaving the father to mourn both losses. The infant was buried Friday beside the mother in the Arligeport cemetery, with funeral services handled by Palace Furniture Company.

Miro Walter Francis Alta Vista Arligeport Dhe Palace Furniture Company

Ear Chewing Incident In Freak Friendly Fight

In a Fourth Street fracas two Black men, Lewis Tucker and Lem Donaway, fought in what locals called a friendly bout. During the scuffle Donaway allegedly bit Tucker’s ear, tearing off a portion and spitting it on the ground before the injury prompted them to separate. Tucker sought aid for his wound afterward.

Lewis Tucker Lem Donaway Fourth Street Donaway Tucker Hix Point

Family Reunion Attended by Klingsworth and Folk

Charles W Klingsworth and Bertie Sandusky traveled to Arridgeport with Miand and Willian Greenliet for a family reunion at Mrs May Suid ky Kiltingsworths home. Attendees from Pittsburg joined. A sumptuous dinner was served and the day was pleasantly spent.

Charles W Klingsworth Bertie Sandusky Arridgeport Kiltingswort May Suidky Willian Greenliet Pittsburg

Constable Merritt Welcomes Baby Girl at Kant Home

Constable Merritt and his wife W. Guy Merritt welcomed a baby girl at their Kant home on Friday morning. Dr. Payne reports mother, father, and baby all well, though the event required three helpers to sort through constabulary papers before the birth could be marked.

W. Guy Merritt Kant Constable Merritt Constabulary Mark Tadey Dr. Payne

Harriet Davis Ills Deeply at Home on Spring Street

Harriet Davis a 10 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Davis of Spring Street is critically ill at home after several weeks of illness. Authorities report her condition worsened since Saturday and remain serious. Parkersburg News provides the update from the family.

Harriet Ales Davis Spring Street Parkersburg Sir

Estate settlement plans amid Wilton MacLeary estate

M G Holmes of 18 Sundown PM appears as heir in probate of the late Wiltman MacLeary, father-in-law. Executors announce they will settle the estate tomorrow in Ubat City, following court procedures.

M.G. Holmes Wiltman MaCleary Ho Tringe Mud Hey Mimia Ubat

Teamsters Forming Union in Local Effort

The local teamsters are organizing a union affiliated with a broader federation. A meeting at the Finksy Brewing company offices on the eighteenth of the year saw the drivers urging charter submission to headquarters. Thomas Haggerty and BW. Reynolds spearheaded the push.

Gew Sool Deranghi Teandrivers Eniom Boosh Federation of Lakes Finksy Brewing Empany Vnte Organiea Headlqushers Thoms Haggerty BW. Reynolds

Old Wagons Must Move On Main Street Disorder

Street superintendent warns wagon owners on Second Street between Main and Pike to remove carts and vehicles. Police notice issued amid long turmoil. threat to tow unless wagons are moved. Residents and Farwelins members discuss potential actions as authorities prepare to enforce order.

Second Street Main Pike

Artist Ramsburg Sketches At Camden Fair Grounds

Camden Tramsburg of Frederick City visits Mull in the city as guest of cousin Camden Sommers. Ramsburg, an affiant of ability, has long studied popular illustration in Baltimore. He toured the new fair grounds at West-Vitzinx and prepared a sketch of the track and grandstand plans for the month site.

Camden

Buried at Lost Creek for Mrs Elizabeth Dyw yon

The remains of Mrs Elizabeth Dyw yon wife of E M Dawson of Mechnnte Street were taken to Lost Creek for burial accompanied by relatives and friends Short funeral services were held by Rev B B Stott at the residence before the train Rev Stott conducted final services at Saint Cenek Burial was in the Kirrk Church cemetery

Elizabeth Dywyon E. M. Dawson Mechnnte Street Lost Creek B. B. Stott

Two Women Jailed Over Loitering Allegations

Della Worstell and Lola Rigutaiire were arrested near a roadway for suspected prostitution related loitering. They faced a choice between paying a fine or serving jail time as directed by local authorities.

Della Worstell Lola Rigutaiire Gril Sivelser

Clarksburg Victors Narrow Victory Over Cameron Team

Rough game ends 20 to 18 as Clarksburg defeats Cameron on a damp field. Spectators estimate about 100 in attendance while officials rule several close plays and players struggle to identify numbers during the tense finish.

Clarksburg al Teecbalt Torsiet Toon Cameron Vane Pied Tom Brancens

Colored man Poindexter hailed for early achievements

Columbus dispatch notes C. Poindexter, a 25 year old colored man, is praised for rapid ascent in academics and public service. Born in Venitshire West Virginia, he studied at Virginia Military Institute and Hillsdale College, later teaching at Cornel University affiliates. He aided Professor Hunt and prepared a book on the Field Group. He is described as a prominent local figure with numerous scholarships and agricultural writings.

Columbus C. Dispatch C. C. Poimdexters Poindexter Joseph Holerdexter Iefricn Levome Mrph Panay F. Hunt Sychonemy Corel Venitshore Weel Virginia Tuntitule Bialiesw College Metarest Axrlonttire Artiversity Ant Severat Eoclatian Bain Orie Wehme Ginsigh Profem Kellerman White O. 5 Mra Raward Rono Thin City

Notice of postponed monthly meeting of lodge group

The regular monthly meeting of the Car kesburys Losspe of United Gumeyerciial Ceavelers is postponed and will be held in the lodge room at the Mookery on Saturday at the usual hour. Four important business items are to be transacted, and every member is urged to attend. W. oRent, secretary.

Carkesburys Losspe United Gumeyerciial Ceavelers W. Orent

Interior of Furniture Store Altered at Palace

Fragments recount alterations to the furniture store interior with enlarged entrance, new stairs, and an added aisle roof. A large improvement by Wheelerour is noted as part of a broader, costly renovation described as grand and commadions.

Installation Postponed at Hite Event

Opaque text reports a postponement of an installation and orderly measures, mentioning officers and a scheduled meeting. The fragment hints at a delay affecting preparations and public notices, with unclear names and dates.

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Siehe Salem Traction AMG At Peace Salem Company Emipoyes California Parkersiuire Dutin Mulvey Ciallfisran Clare P Holden Rusand Mes Dull Mirhael Muleeys Hiecianont Etna Hans Towaris Cupty Russell Cal Willa Rosell Baldei Printer Pomeroy Furniture B. & C. Police Mr.carder Bis Miss Gans Greensburg, Pa Givi Ford J. M. Lyons Lumberport Bo Snove Ailroad Constable McClung Constante Marceline Meehan Wapan Witte Ho Trades Council Conneil ICE Plant Bottling Works W. E .Stathers SA. Lewis Sewing Circle Big ‘Union Land Park Goff Parsonage Johns Hopkins Will Hive Waedo Walter Francis Merritt Papa Harriet Davis Teamsters Thar City Lie Haggerty and Reynolds Ramsburg West Virginia Fair Association Allen Luegmion Ripred M.A. Banthaer Lasneréuites Passa West Profent Corell University Terior W. W. Boggess W.W. Bagynes Thanens Hite
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