Arrested on Warrant to Face Federal Obscenity Charge
Ernst B. Morris was arrested in Martinsburg by Deputy Dan R. Jackson and released on his own recognizance of 1000 to appear in federal court. He faces a postal obscenity charge arising from the Courier edition circulated months ago. If convicted, penalties include heavy fines and possible prison time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
Ernst B. Morris
Gatartriocs
United States
Dan R. Jackson
Kingwood
Uillinis Bioner "Thomms S. Spares
Suttes
Morris
Watt Jackson
Hin
Ovitter Rether Brand
Salon
Wade
Zeng
One Number Only From Seventy Examinations Report
A report notes a county superintendent announcement that only one of seventy applicants received a certain certificate. Grading results list numbers such as 1 and 23 and reference teachers Ralph Davies and Wyatt grid. The text is partly garbled but indicates exam outcomes and certificated status among a large pool.
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Gut
Harrison County
Mall
Phe Toacher
Ralph Davies
Wyatt Grid
Shinnston and Wilsonburg Tie In League Tilt
Shinnston and Wilsonburg played a tied game with both teams scoring evenly in an afternoon match. Cameron from Cameron and Sackert from Philadelphia joined Shinnston’s rotation, while Wilanlurs used three pitchers. The report also notes a separate arrest involving WR. Awwiss and a property matter tied to Mrs. Witma Wetke.
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Tle
Wikonburg
Shinnston
Tod
Camon
Cameron
Wl Sackert
Phia Ielighe Uaeshinggas
Parkersbugrass
Tis Team Pitchor
Wilannlurs
WR. Awwiss
Witma Wetke
Pike Street
Oaln
Domestic services sued for
Lanire Samuel W. Gorton faced a civil suit over domestic services rendered by Ellen Marsh to E. Boring. Marsh sought 23 dollars for seventeen weeks of work, claiming 104 dollars billed with 11 dollars already paid. Gorton denied hiring Marsh, though she was present at the home, with Mary Bunion among the key witnesses.
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Lanire
Samuel W. Gorton
Ellen Marsh
E. Boring
Goring
Horing
Mary Bunion
Boring
Gentry Bros animal shows bring trained acts to Clarksburg
Genly Brees Falco trained animals will perform in Clarksburg on Thursday August 6 at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. The Gentry show is famed across the United States for its scope and skill. Public urged to attend with families for an entertaining exhibit of animal artistry.
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Genly Brees
Falcous
Clarksburg
S P
United States
Taguirade
Iix
Important Notice for Sunday Travel Schedule
Notice announces Sundays starting July 26 and continuing weekly through August 0 for Parkersburg to Baltimore train service. Passenger must depart Parkersburg on train No 12 at 8 power to Deer Paw, where she will stay until further notice.
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Parkersburg
Baltimore
Parkers- Inge
Deer Paw
Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs S. U. Wumgardner
We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks for the kindness shown to Winds during the recent illness in our family. Sincerely MR and Mrs S. U. Wumgardner, Main Street, Clarksburg, W. Va. July 275 10H.
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U. Wumgardner
Main Street
Clarkaburg
W. Vex
Arrives in Germany With Photos From Route
A message from IU indicates a Democrat named Mark Koblogwed reports Hans Netnx Jot landed in Germany. He notes health concerns and sent photographs showing points along the route including near the waters.
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Mark Koblogwed
Hans
Tnx
Geremany
Ment Clisas
Necoma
Topsy the Trotter Sets Near World Record on Marion Track
Topsy owned by W. H. Sherry of this city trotted a remarkable 2 1 4 time in the third heat of the 2 18 pace at Marion Indiana, near breaking the world mark on a half mile circle. The purse was 1000 dollars and the crowd witnessed an endurance feat despite missing by a few seconds. The owner contested the timer readings after the first heat.
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Topsy
W. H. Sherry
Indiana
Marion
News-Tribune
Inter
Jim
Bloomington
Oyster Bay
Sherry
Ray M.turner
Robbin
Dickerson
Berator
Woods
Railroad purchase may follow Elxings West Virginia trip
United States Senator Stephen B. Elxing arrived in Clarksburg with Monty G. Davis and other notables to inspect the Holly River railroad owned by Mr McGraw with aim of possible purchase. Some say the move ties to the Walsh interests and the Pittsburg Hike Creek and Southern railway as part of the Wabash system. A low rate excursion to Mountain Lake Park via the Baltimore and Ohio is offered on August 4, priced at 2.26 round trip from Clarksburg with details from ticket agents.
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United States
Stephen B. el Xing
Flo
Monty G. Davis
John 'S
McGraw
J A
West Virginia
Pittsburg
Addison
Holly River
Walsh
Hike Creek and Souther
Wabash Ayatent
Gol McGrawis
Baltimore & One Railroad
Mountain Lake Park
Clarksburg
Tor
Sam P. Jones
Baltimore & Obie
Smallpox Case Reported in Salem Area
A man named Grey Olds, employed in the Pine Grove oil field, is diagnosed with smallpox in West Salem near Industria. Dr. L Koruman confirmed the genuine case, a quarantine is in place, and authorities fear potential spread despite rapid health measures.
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Greyolds
Pine Grove
Salem
Albert Greynolds
West Salem
Industria
Greynolds
Lewis County
Wileyville
L. Koruman
Greynells
Health Board
Local letter from Ohio farmer notes in town life and ride home
Harrie G. Johnson of Mt. Corey Ohio writes about Clarksburg and Ohio farm life. He compares machinery use, hay harvest, manure handling and the ease of travel by horse and wagon, reflecting on how things differ from older towns. He mentions Col Thomas G Newly and Col W. Coat and signs the note from Mt. Corey.
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Clarksburg
Old Town
Col. Ths. G. Newly
Col VY. R. Coat
Old
Maerivon
Onis
Derans Hunting Tr Ture, Phe Haid Aden Tye
Speakeasy Burglary At Mt. Clare Hit By Thieves
Morghita visited Cary K. Weekley's speakeasy at Mt. Clare after deputies Fleming and Taint found it raided that night. Intruders broke the door open and loot valued at about 100 dollars in liquor and gear was stolen. Authorities search for suspects.
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Weekley
Mt. Clare
Morghita
Cary K. Weekley
Fleming and
Taint
Splinkey and
Heer
Financial News Briefs Highlight Market Outlook
New York stock markets show renewed confidence and limited trouble ahead. Bulls and bears prepare for shifts as investors weigh Canadian Pacific, New York Central, and Fort Dodge stocks amid mixed rail performance and steady dividends from Union Pacific.
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New York
London
Billy
Xoix
New York Central
Canadian Pacific
Fort Dodge
Banke
Sub-Treasury
Ince
T. C. Sloaca
Not Guilty of Murder in Marion County Trial
The jury in the William Doughlin murder case returned a not guilty verdict after deliberation, ending a sensational yearlong case in Marion County. The trial centered on whether Doughlin acted in self defense in the scene near Anderson as two Johnson brothers were killed.
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Fairmont
William Douglass
Johnson Brothers
Yelock
William Dougha
BO Winntes
Marion County
Willian Droygzlin
Vnseer
Tad Aled
Fred
Folge Johnson
Anderse
Tin
Point Comfort Victories Highlight Weekend Box Scores
Local paper reports Point Comfort wins over the Bardia boxball club and Adamton with final scores shown. Scoring glimpses indicate a strong performance on Saturday, including key runs and decisive periods.
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Point Gomfort Lysebalebab
Bardia
Sitlie
Sardis
Streetcar Conductor Brutally Hurt amid Mob Action
A streetcar conductor is brutally hurt as a mob threatens violence. Police issue a warrant for a suspect tied to the incident, while authorities describe a near fatal outcome and possible racial motive in the event.
Dodge Found Guilty In Local Court
Dodge was tried in Squire N. David's court on a warrant by BL Van Geison charging him with carrying a Willet Shing shot or nick-jack. The case featured witnesses Samuel J. Byters and Van Geison and a damaged weapon description. The magistrate found him guilty, assessed $25, and Dodge appealed with bond set at $200.
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JW. Dodge
Squire N. David's Court
BL VanGeison
van Geison
Samuel J. Bylters
van Geixon
Dodzo
Tad Jwan
Dodge
Lamppenl
Mrs Edinger Dead After Illness at Home
The death of Mrs. Edinger, wife of Edinger, occurred at about 1 o'clock Monday night at home in Glen Elk. She was about 30 years old and died after Bright's disease. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon by Father Uopmanna, pastor at the Gurhulie deueeh, with interment in Indy Cross cemetery.
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Slittle Edinger
Igmating
Winger
Orolock
Hoe Howe
Glen “Elk
Bright
Tong
Tueaday
Rov
Uopmanna
Anniatant Rvetor
Gurhulie Deueeh
Indy Croas
Transfers of Real Estate In Murky Ledger Teems
Riverside Doegopatent company transfers to As ch Strosubler og tok and Danibierort. Capital Land company transfers to Virginia C. wuckson four lots at Nurthefen and Clava Indhirtrial campans to Mrs 1 Fimning. Floating four lots Retat Clarkesburg and Lillie Hart to Harvey i Smith. Chirksburg Development Company transfers two lots at Abta Vista. Wallaby area parcels and several four lot transfers noted in terse register entry.
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Riverside Doegopatent Company
Asch Strosubler Og Tok
Danibierort
Capital Land Company
Virginia C. Wuckson
Nurthefen
Raat Clarkaburss
Clarkesburg
Aliw Lillie Hart
Harvey i Smithanelo
Milfordroid
Chirksburg Development Company
Abta
Small Blaze at Reel Factory Stuns Local Area
A fire swept a reel factory near the Obl railroad stop at the East Bend area. Fire department arrived within minutes, cutting off flames that threatened a boiler room. Firefighters faced stubborn heat and smoke but kept the blaze from spreading to adjacent structures.
Violence on street ends in arrest warrant issued
A scuffle on Fourth Street between a conductor and two Black men leads to the conductor’s beating and a purse- snatching attempt. The assailants fled after the incident, a warrant is issued for one suspect, and police have not yet captured him.
Judge Holt Case Hearing Stalls Amid Turbulent Arguments
Tadge Fol Ue of Thvetinigraates parties to the governor race arrive for opening session. The proceedings focus on a motion for an injunction against the Traveler company and participants in the proceedings before Winkie Masonov, with Fairmont and Clarkalis cited in the action.
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Tadge
Todi
Thvetinigraates
Feetetar
Pairmont Rey
Salen Termual ‘Traveler Company
Partivipana
Winkie Masonev
dSeaalwe
Vic Fairmont & Clarkalis
Suirmont, & Clarksburg
Lowndes for Governor Route Narrowed in Cumberland Ballot Fight
Cumberland Md July rally signals Lowndes to seek Republican nomination for Maryland governor. Stevenson Williams withdraws candidacy, while Servter McCotusin supports unity behind Lowndes to heal party factions and bolster McConsan relection bid.
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Cumberland
Lowndex
Maryland
Stevenson A. Willams
Linnelt
McCotusin
Tareniiher
Little Girl Very Sick Warns Deputy Sheriff in Town
A garbled report describes a deputy warning about a sick child named in a small town. The fragment mentions age one and an official figure Mr. Knox and a physician from a local area. The text is unclear but hints at medical concern and a possible home visit.
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John
Avex
Knox
Alta
Diaghaine Fhyen
Medzlat
Loveranc Og
Goolahl Fine
Mason's Advance Agent Visits Clarksburg Ahead of Show
L. G Mason advance agent for the traveling pony show called on the Telegram this morning. Mason, a genial friend of the newspapers, said the show has always met with popular reception in Clarksburg and its appearance next week will be welcomed by generous patronage.
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L. G Mason
Raid at Salem Ends in Arrest and Warrant Issuance
A raid at Salem led to the arrest of Tew Pavie amid a tense scene in the pines. A warrant was issued afterward. authorities claim finances tied to the case involve a disputed sum of 700 pounds to secure his appearance in court.
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A. J. Trough
Pavie
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MR. Amiss
Domestic Services
Elizabeth Marsh
Elizabeth Boring
Gentry Bros
Aaltimore & Ohio
Germany
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Elkins
Yo Mountain Lake Park
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Ohio
Harrie G. Johnson
Mt. Corey
Italy
Jnly
Candilian Pacific
Coro Av
Duy
A.C. P
Erie
Steels
Ihug
St. Paul
Penn
Wall Street
Canada
Union Paeithe Des
Seno-Vabrant
Vumynda Wn
Point Comfort
Black Diamond
VanGeison
Wea
Timor
Boght
Holy Cross Cemetery
Blaze
Reel Factory
Howe Unoaluriy
Tig and Troed Company
Haat
Arsgyle Sturm
Illuck
Jack Wiampond
Com
Adamston
Alinie
Virginia & Pitta
Mlss Tiley
Holt
Salem Traction Company
Mamow
McComas
Gentry
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