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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1903

Page

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City Council Delays Decisions Amid Night Session

Clarkburg city council held a midnight meeting approving an electric lighting franchise inquiry, Point Mills crematory site purchase, and assorted routine business. The session featured tense debate over the contract with the local electric light company and ongoing unfinished matters in public works and finances.

Point Mills Crematory Hei Bestloor Clarksburg Comnenmen Eine Thoroiatty Hisld Fevond, Eal. Vel Viv Kanyghisut. Hibs Tulmentr Crit Gerke Cole Walur Works Hugh Callahan Steele Bealth

Lightning Pranks Hit Walla Schoolhouse Roof

T. D. Bennett described a Sunday lightning strike at the Smith Baptist Church Sunday School in his hometown. The blast tore shingles and knocked down the stovepipe, wrecking part of the building but causing no injuries. Chickens and people filled the house, all frightened by the event.

T. D. Bennett Walla Siaith

Salem Terminal Traction Company Seeks Charter Amid Rail Plans

Several traction firms including Terminal Traction Company of Salem and Simp som Electric Company seek charters. Grafton area firms apply for street railways and electric lines. Four applications for charters were granted for street railway ventures in nearby regions.

Terminal Traction Company of Salem Simpsom Electric Company Grafton Crafton Auto Antlraction Con Jumy W.va Gorkeatt AL J. Wilkinson G Kullitfe Philips le Masa Philothers Simsten Horn Creek Oi Wail Cas Company Winga Capital Sim Tneoejuraters Lewis T. Bower Tehark Fain Muilippi Titi Stytoy Capital Lambert Pottnebora Wy Var SA Moore Rowan Merry All A Philipp the Elkins Lorand Lang Ufarinre Jn Sal HM. Foster A. A. Ayers W. T. Beadleburn Arthur Henias R. D. Warden Farewout Wy Va Chartem Phi Simpaune Freetrie Company Compas Grafton Street Railway Impany Grafston Auté and Tesetinn Company

Important Board Meeting Announcement

A special meeting of the official Gott Memorial Methodist Church board is called for eight o clock Tuesday evening. The agenda includes multiple subjects and every board member is urged to be present.

Court Adjourns May Term After Long Proceedings

Circuit court adjourned the May term Saturday afternoon with jurors discharged Friday evening except those engaged in the case of James Bumgardner against Rows Lowman. Various judgments and demurrers were entered in multiple matters including estates, divorces, and tax disputes.

Circuit Court James Bumgardner Rows Lowman Iola T. Goodwin Demitter M. J. Gurkendall Tritelem Jack Sim Partitina Dede Taylor Eyily Dayle Lure Aurige Mason BN Martin Azainet Cagle P. Mood Faeria Mtv Cagraitiet Arthur Dever Moyd Asec Omora Colette James Mo Morris Carter Devine Willian Aehigks Veritier Fur Ene Gardier

Wallace area producers report erratic oil shipments and plant activity

Fragmentary OCR data shows scattered figures for barrels and feet of oil related to producers near Wallace and nearby farms. Mentions Charlotte Ciel firms completing a project and various farms like Starkey and Fenton with limited, unclear activity and production notes.

Credit Balayces Grotificites Wywis Permayleanig Linn Thei Sion Charlotte Ciel Nile Vanyysay Ritter Haw Ovysgencyy Resitar Lighet Gots Nwespany Ims Starkey Farm Kairliehd Pototeon Farm

New Restaurant Opens at Reidge and Dementrate Corner

Mathion Miles and R A West open a new restaurant at the corner of Reidge and dementrate. They promise expert service and a menu designed to please every patron with careful attention to taste and hospitality.

Mathion Miles R. A. West Reidge and Dementrate Enion

Assistant Pastors to Lead Services at Ash Chapel and City Churches

The article notes an assistant pastor will aid Rev. Arbuthnot and conduct services at Ash Chapel. Regular Sunday services occur at city churches except the Episcopal Church, with Rev. Mr. Bacreusl recently graduating Buckhantots, and Rev. Dr. William Myshen returning to lead at First Forest Presbyterian and other listings.

Arbuthnot Ash Chapel Episcopal Church Bacreusl West Virginia’ Conference Seminary Buckhantots Tin Golf Wall of Fis Ash Clare Mit Vista Amd Tim Williagy My Hshen Cnn Iinet Wall Fee Fehl

Programme of Band Concerts Featuring Local Talent

A fragmentary notice outlines a series of band concerts at Main Street venue with items such as Kamz'n Badt, The Sterriy ing, Parkey dat the Steagy, and Trait Mleeargh. Readable names include Blacktie Faritow and Lehre from Darkville with a March date in a mixed program.

Wxmsie Mar Eyperian Bolu Barmy Darkville

Nutter Brown Case Seeks New Evidence in Appeal

In Wheeling the case of Condhella Nutter versus Beesin H Trown and others was argued and submitted. Mr Brown seeks to reopen the suit claiming new evidence unavailable previously and alleges neighbors’ statements about oil and gas dealings influenced the case. The appeal follows a lower court ruling that favored Mrs Nutter and the Supreme Court reportedly upheld that decision.

Wheeling Beesin H. Trown Coust Mrr. Brown Tly Huon Nutters

Funeral announced for Mrs Euana Tay Frank A Tale

Mrs Euana Tay Frank A Tale of Adkins ton died Friday evening at 4215 obelock at about 2 years old in years after brief illness. She leaves husband and five children, oldest 12, with her parents Mr and Mrs Wheathey deceased. Born in England she came to this country with her parents. Funeral from Adbumeston Sunday at 1 pm at Baletock. McDaniel Jastae of the First Hopital will conduct services. Burial in Mivomnie cemetery.

Euana Tay Frank A. Tale Adkinston Taylor Dni Whem Tt Wheathey Taylor Wie Fagliul Balelock

Dancing Party Delights Local Crowd At Elkbridge Hall

A festive dancing party drew about forty residents to Elkbridge Hall for Professor Jat's event. Notable guests included Miss Mary Brown Nina Wilh Ila Racelle Katitie Susie Muwolt and several others plus Steptoe Tyne Bigs Grove Hopkins Warnaley Reid Maynes and more.

Jat Elkbridge Hallititus Crow Rmitton Mary Brown Nina Wilh Ila Racelle Katitie Susie Muwolt

Weston Man In Critical Condition After Unconscious Spells

Weston West Virginia man Dawonit hile fell unconscious at home of a friend on Wednesday Saturday, brought to the hospital in an undetermined state. Doctors say he is in critical condition while assessing the cause and potential outcome of the incident.

Weston. W. Vaow Tobmn Dawe von Abe

County Clerk Convince Tale From Vague Local News

A garbled note mentions a county clerk and several individuals including names like George Corned and Mary Dello. The fragment suggests a discussion or event involving marriage tones and a stage of life, but details are unclear and no concrete actions or outcomes are evident.

Gurties Luvin Fife Mary Dello Raw

Fever Recovery Delays Shipments to Local Hospital

A report notes recovering fever patients at Borcher hospital and a plan to ship them to resume services. The text mentions severe typhoon impact and disrupted schedules as crews work to stabilize care and operations.

Borcher Hospital Tall

Clarksburg Court Sentences Over Theatre Controversy

Prominent Clarkatid attorney Mr. Snider discussed politics and local growth during testimony at the Wheeling circuit court. The hearing covered a copyright dispute over a play titled Desperate Chance and questioned police powers and theatre exhibition rights in Clarksburg and surrounding areas.

Railroad Employes Contractor T. W. Martin Noted for Rail Work

The report mentions contractor T. W. Martin, associated with railroad work recently for Charlotomeo and on the Deep River and Northwestern lines. It notes his involvement in work on the line and references fairs or contends on the road, with a focus on past activity and assignments.

Martin Deep Valley & Northwestern Railroad T. W. Martin Grane

Special Services At The AME Church Sunday

E DL Jackson of Trinity M K egarch will preach at the whole church Sunday morn ing October 26 in. Brothers CC Jones Leonard suoring class meeting He Kirk superintendent of Sunday school will dispense the word of moral life 33 tight at 8 glo The pater ote Youme goes to help Rev AK Walden visits grand rally at Hurktennoe Wo Va J C Young pastor

Her E. DL Jackson The Trinity M. K.elgarch Brothers CC Jones A. Leonard He Kirk Youme AK. Walden Hurktennoe J.C Young Pantor

Preston County Lady Undergoes Operation

A Preston County woman was brought to Kiesler Hospital on Friday for an operation. The patient withstood the procedure well and is recovering, according to hospital officials.

Preston County Dire John Luling Kefinseilic Proton Boeught Kiesler Hospital Yaleseinge

Successful Operation Aids Point Comfort Man

B L Griffin of Point Comfort underwent a complex surgical procedure at Kessler Hospital after a knife incident. The operation, described as successful, left him with painful but improving aftereffects.

B.L. Griffin Point Comfort Notoruen Fairmont de Clarksburese Kessler Hospital

Covenanters Thankful for Community Support

The Covenanter boys express gratitude to friends for donations and assistance. They mention receiving items and plan to improve their gear and supplies with the help, hoping for continued personal support soon.

Covenanter Covenanter Boys

Death of Mrs Kirtchable and county commemoration

Narrative fragment reports the death of Mrs Kirtchable Afra Matius Sirteholin and notes a county representation in rites. It mentions graduation events and a morning ceremony led by local officials including Charnian and Jarvievik Hum.Stuntt fy Soon, with City involvement and community leaders.

Harrison County Waitares Guy Charnian Jarvievik

Dr Howell Plans Addition to West Main Street Home

Architect K J Wood prepares plans for a rear addition to Fleming Mowsit's residence on West Main Street. The addition will feature a dining room and a bathroom. Work will begin in the near future.

Clarksburg DR. Howell KJ. Wood Fleming Mowsit West Maintreet

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