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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1903
Page
1
A damaged account describes a husband dressing the bead wife and the widow laying in a parlor as neighbors prepare for burial. The piece notes the couple’s altered fortune and the community’s disapproval while acknowledging the reader’s discomfort with reporting such details.
Widespread freight wrecks disrupted Monongahela division lines with trains derailed at Maraiowbroke Worthing ton and White Rock. Freight cars torn, and the Pittsburgh flyer diverted via Mead Avebrook to Pittabine. Passenger service largely halted in the early morning with ongoing property damage reported.
Rehearsals of Alberta Gallatin begin as plans for a cross country and Pacific coast tour unfold. She has visits to Norway and Paris during Europe trip and receives praise for her role of Mrs Aline in Ghosts. The tour includes Northwestern cities and a modern title Glwoste is cited in promotion.
The reunion committee invites Weld county veterans and families to a basket picnic at the old grounds in Clarksburg on August 25. Attendees will meet comrades and renew associations from former years. Henry Haymond chairs the committee.
A runaway wagon without a driver frightened bystanders on West Poke Street near 625 o'clock. The wagon rolled from Sycamore to L. M. Patton's store before being stopped by Charles Patton. No injuries or damage reported.
Due to rain and damp grounds the She First Presbyterian Church and Sunday school picnic scheduled for today in Union Land park is postponed until tomorrow. The program will be carried out then, and organizers note the delay causes disappointment but will be set right once postponed participants join.
Union Land park theater presents Carroll Comedy Company with a new production titled Struck Gas about the torpedoing of a well. A large attentive audience is expected as Koster performs aerial trapese feats and other acts debut in this region, with fresh specialties and rapid program changes drawing crowds.
Notes show shipments of 40407 barrels with an average of 646 barrels and 99100 barrels with an average of rowed figures. Lima shipments list 1378 barrels with 7537 barrels and an average of 5490. In the Folsom district the South Penn drilled its well, but progress is described as slow with little development.
Miss Porter plans to relocate to Shirey’s premises on West Main Street. Lynd & Cox will handle the sale of Apple’s jewelry business soon, with Dr. Apple finishing the auction at the new site. Porter intends a smooth move and will offer special bargains during the transition.
The travelers stayed overnight with the Davis family on West Main Street Salem before continuing their journey to Denver Colorado en route to a Denver Craton Sentinel reported the stop and overnight stay in Salem with local host family.
The Fairmont Times notes Elizabeth, a six year old girl from the South Side, is suffering typhoid fever but hopes for a speedy recovery as medical care continues.
The article notes that iron structural work for the roof of the new sheriff's residence is arriving and being trialed. Scott A. Waite holds the contract for the roof, and the iron work originates from Pittsburgh.
In Fairmont an injunction involving the Fairmont and Clarkeburg Traction and Salem Terminal Transit disputes was challenged. Attorneys from Huntington and Moundsville pressed to dissolve or broaden the injunction, arguing it would harm the local transit competition. Judge Mason set August 3 for further hearings with ex Governor A B Fleming and attorney Join Bassel appearing for the Pittmont company.
G B Stockle captain Eighth Cavalry and R Q will share a recruiting station in Fairmont West Virginia from August 3 to 8 1903 where enlistments for all branches of the United States Army will be accepted. Desirable men only will be considered.
The city was without a mayor as Crile is in Fairmont and Clerk Cole acts as mayor in his absence in Mt Clemens. Three intoxicated men drew the mayor’s attention but were kept behind bars until his return.
Clarksburg receives a hopeful visit from B&O officials led by Vice President Potter. They inspected the Elk with the chair and emphasized the Clarksburg Yard Industrial Company's switch, aiming to identify factory sites and attract new plants. Officials expressed confidence in turning Clarksburg into a major industrial center with railroad cooperation.
After a three week Morgantown visit, J. H. Rayfield from the Charleston Children’s Home toured Charlesburg to recruit support. He secured donations for the home, found a foster home for a 9 year old girl, and arranged sending two children back to Charleston with Rev. N. O. Sowers, superintendent, for state capitol placement.
Carpenters will begin work next Monday to lay new board walls on the east side of the Glen Elk bridge. The old mooring will be torn up and replaced. This walk is part of the Waldon hotel project recently opened after a year of hotel construction delays.
A Sunday open air concert by the Phil Clarksburg Opera House band drew a pleasing crowd along Main Street between the two hotels. The event featured high quality music and raised 25 dollars via contributions led by James St. Cummings.
A boy suffered severe injuries Wednesday when dynamite exploded in a home work area. The blast blew off the first joint of his right thumb and fingers while his parents alerted doctors for treatment and recovery.
A prison inmate named William Myers claims in a letter that he is the overseer of the trimming department and confining duties, that he keeps photos of local Grand Army members in his room cut from the Daily Telegram, and urges friends not to fund a family scam. He hopes for release before his sentence ends if the pardon board is persuaded.
The Y M C A president announced his resignation citing plans to be out of the city part of the year. Board discussions covered the upcoming lecture course with eleven numbers and an estimated cost of 61,600. Dr. elected successor and three nominations were considered. election to occur at the next board meeting.
An incident reports D. Singleton a Baltimore and Obie brakeman was struck while gagging his train after dozing on the track near No. 8. The engineer mistook the obstacle for a dead turkey and did not stop in time, leaving Singleton severely injured and Daily hurt internally.
The report notes widespread exam failures with Maries county listing multiple failure counts across grades and Wood county showing numerous failures. Hold-over certificates are the only salvage cited for the state amid incomplete county returns.
Two policemen Harry Brooks and Fox practiced shooting on a hill near Harrisburg. Fox hit the eye three times in four trials, the fourth near the eye, while Brooks struck the eye once and hit the inner circle three times in four shots.
Walter Coplim and Mise Exie Day were quietly married Thursday afternoon at Flemington. The couple, long in the sight of Flemington's popular circle, celebrated with friends and family, the event seen as a welcome but anticipated union.
Marie Joyer, a trained nurse, was taken to Harrison County Hospital this morning for typhoid fever treatment. She was transported from Mechanic Street by ambulance, while friends wish her a speedy recovery.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railway promotes a Sunday excursion from Wheeling and wider points on August 16. Officials coordinate with park management to ensure ample parking and street safety. Thousands are expected to visit the city that day.
The Willing Workers of Pride A. M. E. church invite the public to a reception on Friday night July 31 1990s at the church. It will be the group’s first entertainment and they promise a grand event with no expense spared, led by President G C Jones.
OChavies Camp was discharged from Kester hospital Wednesday after a successful appendectomy. A clerk at David Davidad's shoe store named tiny sithon was among those mentioned in connection with the case.
An order of sale directs Trustee Kiranville Stout to sell the outstanding property of Oroutt roa bankrouta in the county as entered yesterday at Parkersburg.
Mr Johnson of Uke FH will present the prevalent art exhibition at the Clarkaburg store of the Maties Shepherd Company on Friday from 7 AM to 2 PM. This rare event aims to showcase standout works and attract local interest.
Doe and Charles Henderson near Dixie mines were arrested Thursday noon by Constable W. Guy Merritt on warrants accusing them of assault and battery on Merk Rutkoski last Saturday. Rutkoski testified in Magistrate Riley's court Monday. The Hendersons arrived in the city to inquire about the case and were detained by the constable who had warrants for execution. The assault occurred near Wines last Saturday night, knocking down trampling and injuring Rutkoski. The magistrate set a hearing for Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
A child of Mr and Mrs TW Tarrett of Filsom died in the Harrison County hospital after a long illness. The body arrived today and the interment was at Holy Cross Cemetery this afternoon, Stealey-Osborn company serving as funeral directors.
G. G. Laughlin and family left Water Street this morning for Tariff, state, for their annual vacation. They expect a delightful outing and will be away for several weeks.
John Koblegard and his two daughters Misron esteaié sind dean will return home from Europe next Monday after a two month tour of the old country.
Wil Haynes and colleagues from Stenger Tripees affien announce leave for Atlanticity Cape May and nearby swaride Tesaris. They will be gone about three weeks as they take a summer vacation and expect Dave to provide a jolly send off.
Captain Osborne Lowery reports company KL plans a muster before the state encampment at Parkersburg. The aim is to swell membership and ensure full attendance, with optimism for a strong showing at the gathering.
The Army announces orders for Company K from Wisconsin and Company E from Ohio to depart for encampments near Clarksburg and Baltimore. Soldiers will travel by special trains, with detachments leaving August 1 through August 8, and arrive in Clarkburg or nearby lines by August 3 to 10. Issued gear includes uniforms, shelter, rifles, packs, and camp equipment. extra items cover belts, canteens, utensils, and footwear.
A planned band concert in the park next Sunday was disrupted by park manager oversight and notification delays. Officials report 16 performers engaged but scheduling issues and miscommunication led to the postponement.
William Geppert of Daly Talegram reports his ten day vacation with family in New York City. He visited his sister and attended a court session with notable relatives, noting the trip as a profitable retirement recreation.
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