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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1903
Page
1
A shipment of kitchen furniture and related machinery reached the hotel and will be installed on a set day. The arrival signals readiness for updated facilities and improved service.
Local talent and a Band of Indians will join the Clarksburg open house band for a concert at Traders Grand on July 23. Several new features are promised with popular admission prices. The Land also plans concerts on July 24 and 25 with additional acts.
Dave Patrick faces murder charges in the George Kulina case as the Fairmont circuit court reconvenes after delays. Witnesses are to be served and hearings postponed pending further proceedings, with sheriff deputies preparing subpoenas and notifying the involved parties.
A band concert is scheduled for tonight at 8 in Watock Hall. The program features operatic pieces and will be opened by a local ensemble under conductor Pope Lay.
A troubled notice indicates a transfer to Weston and a public auction at Trant Aé kite vourt tious near Pike and Cain. The document shows the sale proceeds and mentions Nie tantly' securing a position as a butcher, with details unclear due to OCR errors.
Long article notes Rt Rev W S Gravatt of Charles Town will conduct services at Christ Episcopal Church Sunday with stereopticon pictures. regular church programs listed for Central Presbyterian First Baptist and other local churches, plus Salvation Army and Methodist notices.
Miss Jennie Link long time Clarksburg native dies after paralytic attacks and heart trouble at Harrison County Hospital. She lived with her niece Mrs Finlay on Mulberry Street and was in her sixty third year. Survived by brother J Hanson Link, niece Mrs Finlay, and aunt Mrs Sarah Adams. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
Patrons are told to expect a record turnout for the opening night of the summer season at Union Tand Park. Rehearsals proceed daily with the show company in strong form. The building is prepared for theater use and tickets are selling fast at Wells & Haymaker on Main Street. The program features Niobe and other acts, with a mix of drama and music, and runs for multiple nights amid high anticipation.
The case of J E Allen charged with embezzlement from Gladdon & Offner was postponed as counsel were not ready. A new date is set for next Tuesday morning. Efforts are reported to compromise the liable portion. Laborers are being organized to depart Monday morning for a Deep Water railroad project with workers scarce in the area.
William Campbell age 62 died at Ressler hospital from a bullet wound to the left breast suffered during a saloon pistol play at Folsom on the Fourth of July. Coroner W P Campbell opens an investigation as the body lies awaiting at Clifford Osborne undertakers. Two or more men reportedly fired small pistols loaded with blanks when an accidental loaded cartridge was discharged. Campbell, a pensioner, had no regular occupation.
Mrs Edward Carduff aged five died at her home in Benwood after a decline. She had lived in Gharkaburg Clarkeburg Grafton Tenwood before moving to Benwood. Survived by three children Maryaint Bidz Card and Patrick Carduff all in Henwood. Funeral at Church of Tinmachute Conception Sunday at 2 pm, burial in Moly Cross Cemetery. Also reports of a storm flooding the electric light plant causing probable city blackout.
State Superintendent Thomas Miller issues the Telegram with the county Institutes schedule for the year. Harriven County Institute will be held in this city the week beginning August 24. M Foulk and S F Swarte are named as instructors.
Rev. 5 K Arbuthnot of Gel Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church will preach his last sermon before a four week vacation. During his absence a supply committee led by CS W Lynch B A Yost and A 2 Thagar W Te Cole will arrange services and cover pastoral duties. The group may be joined by Dry Ariuth Rot and others with plans to tour to Pennsylvania and Detroit, with accompanying family members and associated professionals.
The recruiting station at the Heaven hotel in Tacoma received several applications. Four accepted, three rejected today. One applicant was rejected as a colored man. another for impediment. another had defective eyesight. Names mentioned include Boyd Suits ny Le Chee ney, Blaing Pigalt and Wallan W. The station will operate Monday night. recruiting officer William Lente will travel to Sutton on May morning to oversee operations.
An 8 month old baby of Margaret Basse died Saturday morning from spinal meningitis. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 30 o'clock from the residence and burial will be at Fair View Cemetery.
A heavy electrical storm struck this afternoon at 2 o clock causing power plant shutdowns and telephone outages. Early reports indicate property damage and multiple disruptions to local services.
The Trades Council failed to convene as cold weather prevented attendance. Telegrams could not reach anyone who attended in the past, leaving the group without a quorum. Mrs G Tang Weymouth from El lies, managing editor of the Randolph Examiner, is noted in the report.
Mandel Brothers trunks arrive for sale in Chicago as reported yesterday. The firm from New York Supply Co is not presenting the trunks in the Walde trotel listing. Mandel Brothers bid on a fundabtees line according to the paper.
William Delbridge’s funeral services were held in Shinnston on Saturday with interment in the local cemetery. He was longtime head of the Westoren Union Telegraph office in this city and died Wednesday morning in Steubenville Ohio. He had lived in Shinnyton and was married four times, with many relatives and friends attending.
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