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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1903

Page

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Burglary at Glen Elk Cole's Store Reported

A bold burglary at William Hi Cole's hardware store on North Fourth Street in Glen Elk involved entry through a basement window 13 by 20 inches. Thieves stole knives, razors, pistols, a repeating rifle, and about $155 in small change, with no clues to identity. The cash drawer was left intact and the thieves’ actions suggest they planned beyond a single item, but the suspects remain unknown.

William Hi-Cole North Fourth Stret Glenik Nmuber

Closing Up Coal Sale Near Good Hope Farm Tract

Farmers from Good Hope and Union district gathered today to finalize negotiations for selling their land under option to G. XN. Smith and 8K. Griffin. The tract covers about 1,700 acres in the upper Good Hope neighborhood of the county.

Good Hope G. XN. Smith Griffin Good

Settled Board Bill in Magistrate's Court

Special Constable W Guy Merrits arrested Thad Teter in Glen Elk to estay pede and brought him before Magistrate Samuel W Gordon to answer to the charge of attempting to withhold a loan payment of $1 claimed by Mrs R C Brooks of Glen Elk The arraignment noted he attempted to will the Will which was buried in Mason Cemetery The funeral of Dorothy Stout from Bridgeport after a short illness was held Tuesday afternoon with many in attendance and burial at the family cemetery

W. Guy Merrits Glen Elk Samuel W. Gordon R. C. Brooks Masonic Cemetery Mies Dorothy Stout Bridgeport Pat

Scarlet fever strikes Lang family at Firusby Fork

Three of Deputy Sheriff Lang’s children have scarlet fever at home on Firusby Fork, another has measles. They are in serious condition but recovery is hoped. The pupil who attended a nearby school recently returned home with them.

Lang Firusby Fork Hwy Mensten

Lot Sale Success at West Lumberport Development

The West Lumberport and Improvement Company presided by Sheriff John A. Floning saw 105 lots sold at public and private sale with an average price around 7500. Shinmton Development Company plans a further sale this Saturday and the First Regiment band will provide music for the event.

West Lumberport, and and Improvement Company John A. Floning Vion Monky Shituston Development Company Shinmton First Regiment

Child in fragile health and family notes for care

Frances, the young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Shuttleworth on Thompson Street, is very ill with a summer complaint. Her grandparents, Major and Mrs. Lloyd J. Lang of Brushy Brook, are mentioned in the aid efforts.

Frances Amb 2Ire Frank Shuttleworth Thompson Street Sean

West Milford Items VW Lynch and Nina visit Fairmont

West Milford notes list Lynch and daughter Nina visiting Fairmont relatives with Nina to stay long. Mrs Floyd K Morrison and son Faris of Berlin are guests of her parents, Me and Mra S M Smith, while Shroves visit Lumberport. Various locals noted for visits, school events, and weekly errands in the Rexford area.

VW. Lynch Nina Fairmont Floyd K. Morrison Faris Berlin S. M. Smith Mise Shroves Lumberports Barkel Fhuenbersy Messrs O. Marcanagt Buffalo Mire Moffat Mra. Hinkle Jarvis- Me Hinkle Churkaburg Remedy Olaliren Olat Crerk Dane Kesmedy Hose Goldakerry Clarksburg Walter M. Given Fairview Ludwig Clowsl Cella Taches James Adamston James W. Young S. B. Ferrell You City George Bo Morrion C. Morrison McPherson W. Highland Adanston Mint Zella Levert

Marriage Ceremony at Christ Church Unites Whitman and Miss Lena iman

In Christ Protestant Episcopal church Tamaday afternoon Miss Lena iman and Mr Luther Whitman were united in marriage. Rev C A Dowell of St Pauls Church Sistersville performed the ring ceremony. The couple plan to reside in this city presently and later move to St Cloud Minnesota where Dr Whitman maintains a medical practice.

Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Tamaday So'dock Mise Lenaiman Luther Whitman C. A Dowell St. Paul's Ph Church Sustersville Whitman John D. Primm Medina Minnesota St. Clous

Eight Street Street Cars Arrive to Boost Fairmont & Clarkxturg Line

Three new street cars arrived at the depot this morning and were towed to the power house for mounting on track. The improved fleet will create a more regular schedule around the main loop and improve service for afternoon riders.

Fairmont & Clarkxturg Commay Eicht Street

Little GeaIs Arm Broken In Accident At Night

Floride Walton the one year old daughter of Albert Wintnon residing at friend Opks met a painful accident Monday night she and other children were playing when she was pushed off the board sidewalk and fell several feet breaking an arm. A physician was summoned and the injured member has set. She is resting easy now and getting along well under the circumstances.

Floride Walton Albert Wintnon Opks

Death at Marshville Buries Lady After Typhoid Relapse

A Marshville girl, daughter of J Lowe, was laid to rest Monday after succumbing to typhoid fever following a relapse. She was nearing womanhood and described as a sweet, popular young lady, deeply mourned by the community.

Lowe J. Lowe Marshville

Concert Tickets On Sale For Choral Society Event

The Young Men Christian association choral society led by Prof. D Gilbert Johns offers tickets for a June 16 concert at the opera house. Admission is 50 cents with tickets available at usual outlets.

Young Me Christian’ Association Choral Society D Gilbert Johns

Typographical Union Holds Regular Monthly Meeting

The Typographical Union No. 372 met at the Telegram office for its regular monthly session. President Charles M. Kinnaint presided as the group addressed routine business and miscellaneous matters.

Curksong Charles M. Kinnaint

Unanimous Support for Church Rallies and Extensions

The church reports a unanimous plan for extended parish activities including two towers and entrance doors, the work to commence around September or October 1903. Funds raised from fairs and rallies in 1900 are noted as contributing to the project, with glass windows currently being manufactured in Cincinnati and to be shipped soon. FC Young, Pastor.

Cincinnati Ohio G. Co

Annual Pupils Recital at First Baptist Church

An evening recital by a group of pupils features Chopin Op. 2, Mendelssohn, Wieniawski, and other works. Performers include Myrtle Ferguson West, Jessie Lew Straight, Gussie Lowe, Madge Tayor, and Genevieve Haymaker with tableaus and selections by the Convention of the Muses. The program promises pleasant variety and youthful musical talent.

Tanlichter Mabel Eming ‘Shima Gussie Lowe Wolding March Getorieve Haytake

Musical Elocution Recital Promises Splendid Program

Miss Ha Young of this city presents a musical elocutionary program at Stent College Night, with a varied lineup of selections. The college pupils perform tunes such as Harvest Mame and Dreamland Waltz, under youthful instruction, in a cultured evening of song and verse.

Ha Young Stent College Pullege Ely Ute Pecasiom

Weston and St. Joseph to Play Tomorrow in Weston

The Weston and St. Joseph teams will clash in the baseball pit tomorrow at 3 30. An admission of one cent will be charged at Centre. The teams previously played a close game at Weston and showed they are worth watching.

Weston and ST. Joseph Cegatre Weston

Court Proceedings Reflect Lengthy Circuit Court Session

Circuit court sits with Judge Jala W. Mason presiding as judges hear multiple cases. Appeals in Goodwin against Caufield and Coffman against Wadsworth proceed to juries while other state cases, including Lewis and Lord Dull, move forward or are dismissed. various sales and guardianships are noted with sales confirmed and decrees entered.

Circuit Court Arisia Jala W. Mason Goodwin Caufield Caan of Coffman Wadsworth Sam Gain AJ Weson Corey Lewis Ihone Lord Dull Micnet J. Boetett Jefferson Dawley T. WD. Steele Gnantinn Samiah T. Steele Ella Fulol D. Crim Wyveder Sale Henry RL Sarith H. Heaven Eaane Holmboe & Lafferty Jallian Pomeroy Lee Aky/ Lindsay May Ke Sandusky Quantian v9 Hazel Sandusky

Broaddus Trustees Meet At Tmalias Institute

Broaddus trustees convened this afternoon at 2 30 in the institute building. They reviewed various reports on the school year and the work undertaken, noting progress and financial aspects with careful oversight.

Rustees Tmalias Institute

CHAPTER ELECTS OFFICERS AT MONTHLY MEETING

The Adonirass chapter held its regular monthly meeting Monday evening at Miamir hall. Officers elected include PK Dellridge High Priest WT Merriman King W B Monegor Scribe George Charpening Principal Sojourner Fe Tetill Captain of the Most OL Paltuc Royal Arch Captain EF Stout Tyler AK Thorn Secretary.

Destruction at Shinnston Fire Sparks Circle Meeting

A damaging blaze at Shinnston destroyed the Circle of King’s Daughters and other buildings, with an explosion of powder observed but no serious injuries. The fire interrupted a day’s activities including a church annex and Misssionary society area, while community leaders and local officials coordinated containment.

Goff or Elkins for Vice President

The article argues either candidate, Goff or Elkins, stands stronger than the United States Senator Fairbanks of Indiana. It predicts overwhelming support to carry West Virginia for either candidate, praising both choices with strong favorable tone.

Goff OR Elkins United States Fairbanks Indiana West Virginia

Test Wells Are Dusters In Folvom District

In Folvom district the South Peaniom pany completed text wells at Ele ale Lambert and Mary A. Hremerete farm. Both wells produce about 5 barrels daily in rough terms. In Stem district the South Pont completed No 1 at MI Williams and No 1am at C A Fiuret farm. A separate farm's Googe Wywell yields about 10 barrels daily.

Folvom Thin Peaniompany Eleale Lambert Mary A. Hremerete Farain Sind Southern City Company Greenlee Piggott Pont C. A. Fiuret Folsom

Wedding Postponed Amid Illness in Gration Family

The wedding of Miss Hesake Ceamptier of Gration to Justin Carskadon was postponed after Carskadon fell ill with pneumonia fever. He was hospitalized for treatment as he recovers. once well, plans for a new date will be made.

Hesake Ceamptier Justin Carskadon Traf Ten Garskadon Harrison County Hospital Aq Fon

West Virginia Republicans Split Over Roosevelt Nomination

Interviews with Wheeling Republicans show broad backing for Roosevelt while weighing possible West Virginia backers. Names mentioned include Goff Elkins and Davis of Gratton as potential running mates or contenders, with mixed views on Fairbanks and Hagan.

Appendicitis Threatens Her in Critical Condition

The patient, identified as Mer, is very ill with appendicitis and faces imminent risk. Rick and Brooke are reacting to the situation as doctors consider urgent surgery to prevent further complications. The attending physician warns that without immediate operation, the patient could deteriorate rapidly.

Mer Rick Brooke

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Good Hope Farms Land and Improvement Company Lumberport West Milford Christs Church Lena Primm Luther ‘Whitman St. Paul's Church Sistersville Typographical Eles Ten Gol FC Young. Pastor FP Broaddus Institute Sma Broaidar First Baptist Claire Weya Pre Wanker Sen OF Salem College Cecil Frit Queen Hette Cyotale Razatalp Scoing Nellie Himes Ernest Gain Katherine Ain Dreamland Waltans Darix Massaeraders Peommade Mary Witter Indie Roy. CIA Oaeeae Ile Club Mill OF Justice Broaddus Trustees Adoniram F.and.a. M Shinnston King's Daughters Onde Goff Welock F. Rob John F. Flynn Ben Brown Rackhannon Henry Hampnon Wheeling Charkeslore Push Company Ware Ohio County Wheeling News South Peon Wallace Bessie Compton Roosevelt Hagtan Ste. Roosevelt Nathan Goff Elking West Richanl Robertson Dr. Sleepeen Tepson Brooks Policeram Richard Brooks
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