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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1903

Page

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Alleged Abductor Arrested at Depot After Misunderstanding

A young man, John Hogwood, sought on Buckhannon warrants for debts fled a depot trying to board a train to Fairmont. Constable Davis pursued. hogwood jumped aboard a car, was tracked toward Fairmont, and finally arrested after paying a debt of 15. He offered no explanation for the alleged mischief.

John Hogwood Buckhannon Fairmont Burktannon J. F. Latham Jessie Herbert le Davis Polina Davis Raehel Latham Jed Mark Keblegard Mark Mark and the Emmstable Tek Im To the Vehiclesale Lanse Feds Yong Aman

West Wiswinis association plans annual convention dates

The executive committee met at the office of Mr TL Sample in Fais inynt with members J Stidell of Kingwood Argus Cal Young of Monzontown View H Brute Hews of Mantiinigton Luterptie and H Sample of Fairmont Free 2re. The purse and dates Sept 9 10 1 were chosen for the annual convention to be held Charlestin. A feature will be a trip to ORL Patt Comfort Win over the CL C milrow at the session’s close. Exilior Sample to chair delegation to the national historian convention at Onn Nia Nek Tulu $, with H expects to attend.

West Wiswinis Fictorial Association TL. C Sample Fais Inynt J. Stidell Kingwood Argus Cal Young Monzontown Tf. Brute Hews Mantiinigton Luterptie H.©. Sample Fairmont X Inpetuus Ieheh Charlestin Orl Patt Comfort CL & C Brown Exilior

Salem College Commencement Concert Tonight

The annual commencement concert will be held in College Hall Salem tonight. The program features piano duos, violin solos, songs, and glee club pieces by Miss Lowther Miss Young and others with titles such as Lolita A Spanish Serenata Last Rose of Summer and The Milkiward's Song. This listing outlines the performers and works including standards by Schumann Nevin and Elgar among others.

College Hall Salon College Gavotte Miss Lowther Miss Young Erlow Davis Lehmmann Noclumannf Irwn Elthebert Young Heary Farmer Miss Cleltie Lowther The Violets Ellen Wright the Milkiward Ethelbert Nevin Mike Runyon Glee Club Heidelberg Coe Prince of Nilsen Oley Davis Oren Morris Charencn Thyiwon Otto Rovnd Taiwan Phvis Claytic Bond Orestes Bott

Sermons Series Opens with Mountain Themed Talks

A West Sunday night evangelistic series begins with Rev MeDive leading services. Each sermon lasts about twenty minutes with a one hour service involving a ten minute evangelistic talk. The pastor plans six Sunday nights focusing on Mountains of the Bible: Mounts of Tape Carmel Decolon Peor Veion Tatw Calary Salvation.

West Araeat Tape Carmel Decilon Peor Tlewsing Phyal Veion Caleary

June Term of County Court Opens with Full Commission

The June term of the county court convened with all members present. S. Paria presided with J. Minter and J. Deady also noted. Holler served as clerk, I Sperry qualified as deputy, and Jae Deady became notary. Oliver Barnard underwent a property test valued at $1,300, with the assessment deemed erroneous.

SS. Paria Minter

Marriage Licenses Issued for Edjine Girard and Germain Schmidt

Edjine P. Girard, born in France, and Germain Schmidt, formerly from Germany, have been granted licenses to wed. The ceremony is planned as a holy union per the local civil authority.

Edjine P. Girard France Germain Schmidt Germany

West Virginia Post Office Salaries Rise on July First

Most presidential offices in West Virginia see pay increases with postmaster salaries rising from varied prior amounts to new figures. Cities listed include Wheeling Charleston Huntington Morgantown Grafton Moundsville Martinsburg West Union Hinton New Martinsville Wellsboro and Backhampton among others with adjustments ranging to 3400 and above. A decline in receipts at Thurmond and a reduction in New Cumberland are noted amid the broader pay uplift.

Bacaillon Clark West Virginia Wheeling Charleston Huntingtom Morgantiven Grafton Moundsville Martinsmirt West Hinton Nuew Martinsville Wellesborg Backhannon Keiser Lewisbuur Cameron Philipps Spencer Sutton Benson Kingwood Harrivilies Parsons Thoma Thurmond New Cumberland

Masons Banquet Tonight Amid Initiation Festivities

Masons will hold a banquet this evening in the lodge with half the members participating. A notable candidate will be inducted into the third degree as ritual work proceeds. Great preparations are underway for the event and the celebratory meal.

Lodge

Chief Operator Resigns From Telegraph Office

Miss Pieesie Suttleworth, longtime chief operator at the Allies Telegraph Office, tendered her resignation after roughly a dozen years of service. She was widely regarded as highly efficient and faithful, earning praise from colleagues and the public for steady, quick telephone and telegraph responses. Her successor has not yet been chosen.

Pieesie Suttleworth Virginia Exes Complidatea Teleyhane Apy Usauy Almdrbert Conant Conant Unted Company, Shue Nimaly Lhete de Thute Tony Palne

Charged After Eight Weeks of Fever in Shinneton Case

Gr McCarty an insurance agent of Shinneton has been charged with a case tied to eight weeks of typhoid fever at Harrison hospital. He was described as now cured and awaiting strength recovery before resuming work. The report notes the context of the illness and the local setting in Shinmeton.

GR. McCarty Shinneton Harrison Ant Hospital Ara Einin Shinmeton Linneall Lotel Goth Nike Yralte Onal Pityelal Pengitsan

Honorable Dr Joseph L Carr Dies at 85 in Clarksbury Home

Obituary notes Dr Joseph L Carr a respected Clarksbury physician aged about 85 died at his East Main Street residence early Monday. Born 1818 in Winchester Virginia he studied medicine and practiced in Clarksbury. Survived by wife six grandchildren and several children including Mrs Mason of Bettsville and Mrs Carter of Temes, he was active in the Methodist Episcopal church and local civic life. Funeral arrangements pending.

East Main Street Joseph Gee Carr Joseph Lie Cary Nix Main Street Chirksbourg Ofelook Moulay Mniening Clarksburg Carr Erin Winchester Jonas Vinsinia Homer & Catt Gertrude Maryland Mer Texingy Marnball Llukabergt Soseph le A. Smithe Clarkstiarg Verksurg Cape Levin Pramtytown Tassity Ried Paipulay- Stéstinet Mtaten Olxty Ctiliren Cate Carter Amd Carlos Batten Soutit

Meeting of probationers at Gulf Mok church event

A meeting of probationers is planned at the Gulf Mok church. The note outlines attendance and confirms the time and place, with church members urged to attend and participate in the evening gathering.

Gulf Abie

South Penn Oil reports multiple wells in Texas fields

South Penn Oil and associated firms announce several well completions and production figures across districts in Sialewe Wig Flint and Polson. The Gordon and various farms yield steady output with tests ranging from 10 to 25 barrels per day. several wells are described as producing from the Gordon formation.

Sialewe South Pen Oil Company A. L. Swiger Shannon Farm Gordon Wig Flint Coldsidge South Pro Oil Company P. F. Yeatoe Onenegio Gas Company Gillespie Heir Center Point OH Company Folsom Dis Weteed South Penn City Company Thor Gordon Fari South Pennil Company Treat & Crawford Tallkington Farm Soutte Penn A. H. Millreth Canie Company’ No. T George Hilreth

Death at Johnstown Reflects Ill Health in Aging Resident

An elderly Johnstown man died Friday after a period of ill health. He was about years old and had resided in the asylum prior to death. Surviving him are his wife two sons and two daughters. He was a well regarded neighbor and community member.

Jenkins Rome Johmstown Thofehek Tw ‘Ons

Bankruptcy Orders Issued in Marion County Case

Referee W Frank Stox issued an order diverting the estate of bankrupt A Yaglir to the trustee in the case. James Newlont is directed to act as trustee in the matter for J C Newton and J Mullennax. The trustee in the Woods case and Oliver Hansford, and J Relwok are named in various capacities. Stout will hold meetings of creditors.

W. Frank Stox Beri Marion County Yaglir Lute Alao Attory Jaane Newlont Ghaden Dal J. C Newton Trudey Jira Deel J.C. Mullennax Warrisville Homer Woods Torquierow Stout Oliver Hansford Mt Chae Attorney Poling J. Relwok Ity

Drink Water and Typhoid Folklore Cited in Scurulous Admonitions

A garbled column parades health warnings linking drinks and foods to diseases. It mentions tea, whisky, oysters, vegetables, smoked tobacco, and caffeinated drinks with absurd health claims. The piece shifts to social notes referencing Mrs Gardner hosting and a card party. It ends with a funeral notice for Mrs Matilda Kieth Ils in Arboraston, with timing given as Friday afternoon and burial in Masonl cemetery.

Floods Threaten County Destruction and Rail Line

Floods endanger the county with Jacobs Run overflowing the Baltimore and Ohio railway. Back-water at Bristol prompts residents to prepare for possible evacuations and mountain retreats as floodwaters rise.

Jacobs Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Bristol

Ghoral Society Concert at Traders Grand Opera House

The Ghoral Society presents a June 16 program at Traders Grand Opera House with a long slate of vocal and instrumental items. Featured performers include Mrs KF Wattour, Miss Anna Quint, Mr D Giller, Mrs J Povit bert, and Mabel Buttencutter, with recitations and choral pieces such as Gloria and Uncle Daniels Appa s Fitlow.

Traders Grand Opera House Choris Gloria KF. Wattour SE Rogges Mix Min Litatsay SF. Reo Mise Kaythryn Huston Mins Elna Barri Allen Lillian Cotfruan Mint Mabel Rysterettieek Ming Allee Lindsay D. Giller Soles Anna Quint Nalan Anymal JR Walle A. Ke Thoms J Poviilbert Solis Midvale Town RL Walthour Daniel Appa Marie Twain Migs Mabel Buttencutter

Wabash Laborers in City Staging Disturbance

A disordered report notes a large group of Wabash laborers marching from the Little River railroad yard into downtown Clarksville area. Citizens gathered to view the scene as men shouted about their work terms and clashed near buildings, with authorities seeking to restore order.

Ruiela Grafton Clarks

Miss Runyon to Sing at Sunday Excursion

Runyon of the city will sing during a Sunday excursion described as popular. The event, part of a commencement concert, is noted to feature “Kin Mkman” Song and lines up with performances in Grafton and Parkersburg, with Salem hosting tonight.

Grafton Salem Sant Clarkerites

Flooding Hits Salem After Heavy Rains Deluge Town

Severe rainfall floods Salem causing water to rise across streets and stores. Residents report intertwining damage to storefronts and first floors while trains run cautiously through waterlogged tracks. Local authorities consider evacuation as rivers spill over, threatening homes and businesses.

Salem Walter da Dora Alton Teast Seane Pere Lise

Seizure Threat After Sudden Fainting Incident

A man collapsed after fainting on a sidewalk near a hotel area causing a temporary disruption. Bystanders and medical staff attended while he received care and remained under observation for possible underlying health issues.

Fragmentary Court Orders and Verdicts Summary

Court orders and verdicts from Grenk caert include a not guilty verdict in Greil G Thaia v E Watm and others with a hung jury as to several counts. NC Taylor was adjaitint in misdemeanor indictment. Names listed include Chatzlee McMifiin Monro Thevaas Lewin Laganil Sains rye.

Caert Atherpoon Frirmit Greil G. Thaia Tae E. Watm Aaarksburg William J. ‘Cate Thoes Statler F Cainsett NC Taylor

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