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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1903
Page
1
A mother cries Give me my baby as a man with a child in arms flees through a crowd near Milford Street. Police and bystanders watch the tense scene unfold, amid confusion and murmurs of potential danger before the figures vanish from view.
Local Baptist congregation holds a special meeting to approve renovations. Unanimous vote to appoint a principal firm for woodwork, interior paint, and plaster repairs. church front and interior to receive updates while maintaining the old plan.
Fragmentary note describes a board meeting held today in Vellore related to a municipal property dispute. Mentions individuals including a former Spart member and committees, with garbled roles and activities.
Clarksburgers W Burns McGregor leaves next week to attend the regular meeting of Spencer Tnsumy directors, where the board will let contracts for new buildings and tin supplies for the coming year. Architect Albright will submit plans and specifications, and Col J C Jones of Withrow Tanker Company will also attend and present.
Chambey Holt son of Dr. Holt, of West Pike Street, fell from a tent floor while playing at a flouring show on Thursday afternoon about 2 o clock. He threw out his arms to break the fall and fractured both bones in his right arm. He was carried to his home across the street where a physician was summoned and treated the injury.
Invitations received from principal of Marshall College inviting participation in sermons on Sunday June THs at 8230 pm and from Graf ton Bas Tyler Society for a literary contest Monday 8th at 8220 am. Annual music and oratorical exercises follow on Monday HE 8280 pm with commencement addresses and graduate exercises scheduled.
Rev. Lewis I. Peters departs late this week to Mornington, where he will preach at the First Baptist Church on Sunday. He expects to lead the service and deliver his message there, continuing his ministry outreach.
A hospital report states George Mary sustained a severe foot injury in a workplace accident aboard the Annahong. Doctors initially feared amputation but after examination at Ulm Roaster Hospital the limb was saved and no amputation was required.
Fragmented text states a smallpox patient near East Pik, with unclear details about relatives and attendance, and mentions TL Davis visiting. The readable facts are limited and the report is heavily garbled.
Numerous wrecks disrupt Monongah division as coal hoppers derail into the West Fork River near Haning and Howing. Freight cars dump coal while the Pittsburgh flyer and other trains detour. passengers reach hotels late as officials report delays and cargo loss.
The West Virginia Poultry Association prepares its third annual show in Clarksburg on August 8, 1904 with judge W. C. Kitson from Wilmington, Ohio. Interest runs nationwide as premiums rise and the score cards are revised, signaling a strong turnout and big cups. Officials include J. T. Garrett of Parkersburg as president, A L Ty Spencer of Parkersburg as vice president, and T. D. Correll of Morgantown as secretary-treasurer.
The Souther Oil company completed its tent well on the Sheetw farm with a small gas presence at fifth rand while the South Penn company drilled at No. 2 on the AL Swiger furs and tues, producing 25 barrels at Gordon. The Gordon and Nay Lona thy Goo areas showed oil and gas, with various farms including Charlotte Clark and Robins tract posting productive readings. An oilfield progress note lists additional drillings near Patkem, with the South Penn Oirat line and Cath fring Taker farm holding steady around 110 feet, and a nearby Robins tract increasing output to 125 barrels per day. Weston reports provide current activity updates as well.
Coach Gough Yost plans arrangements for the opening of the season with the University of Michigan team. He will stay to finish preparations and return to Michigan about a week before the season starts to finalize practice and roundup the squad.
The article notes annual closing exercises honoring outstanding students with prizes from the university, acknowledging achievement and community pride. It mentions a formal program and the presentation of awards to the most worthy participants by the institution.
J M Layman died early Thursday at Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore after a long throat condition. Relatives received a telegram with the sad news. Layman, a proprietor once of the Florentine hotel and former Fourth Avenue restaurant, left a wife two children and siblings in the area. Burial plans include arrival on Thursday evening and funeral services at Clay Street residence.
In court today, certifications were approved for Laciar D. Toulblier at 12.30, R. TL. Barnes at 7405, and Wesley M. Bird at 319.65. Olin BR. Ramsey appointed administrator of Mary E. Fransay with a $10,000 bond and Citizens' Trust and Guaranty Co. of West Virginia as surety.
Immigrants bound for St Louis travel west on the Hartmore and Ohio line aboard coaches near Hutch. The journey appears to involve a business expansion and new ventures, with emphasis on streamlined operations and distant destinations.
The remains of May Edwards, an inmate of the insane hospital, died there yesterday and were shipped by morning train to Rowlesburg for burial. The body was delivered to A. G. Hooten of the Tatler place for burial arrangements.
A conference of the Th Me?ly sent te Hol Thine five and ten ak door Park Mil De 018 Dudlay chew st of the Lermylysinia Raihcoad coute Pauy at AKooin and Signal Engineer ILM Sperry, agent for Union Switch and Signal company of New York, will each deliver san willross.
Salem college students boarded trains to return home as the term ended. The excursion carried a number of attendees from Salem for the season ending trip.
Wl Golt, who recently moved to Parkersburg to join United States Express, resigns from his night duty post. The vacancy is to be filled in Charleston with an instrument Tumse announced as successor.
Wilsonburg will travel to Shinnston this Friday afternoon for a baseball game on the Shinnston park diamond. Both teams are evenly matched and a heated battle for the honor is anticipated with several locals planning to attend from Wilsonburg.
A garbled segment reports Mrs De McCarty taken to Kessler hospital after a surgical procedure. Mentions Knights of Pythias event and various names tied to social notices, hospital visits, and community activities, with fragmented place names and dates.
Deeds show transfers from WW Chamberlon to C F Crowned and from Robinson to TF Fortney for multiple parcels in the Bugle district. A Shibata Lad and Taprerentaant company sold to Paul in a Salem area deal. McKinley, cashier of Merchants Bank at Salem, involved in a proposed site by Nik City and Salem. Local figures Berkeley Davie and Tearph Mosier noted in transit and school events amid a murky, OCR-like transcription.
Rumor says Little Guean Stogie gains renown with a claim of millions and seeks exclusive sale in his state and part of New York. A big rush order is in progress, requiring factory enlargement to meet demand.
A village festival hosted by United Brethren fair organizers drew over a thousand attendees last night. The event featured refreshments including tea cream, strawberries, cake, and coffee. Proceeds reportedly went to a local cause, with a lively crowd and busy mix of vendors and celebrations.
Miss Ida Young, minuteal director at Salem College and private teacher in music and physical culture, will depart for Pomeroy Ohio, for the summer, returning September first to resume duties. She plans to open a local music and physical culture school in the city, likely in the Jacnba building, with a promising outlook and strong patronage.
A Mine Fogg of Rouine Aitts wis fined 25 dollars and costs by Magistrate Marl Jett at Milliilay for participating in a row with weights bars in the vicinity two or three weeks ago. She was ordered committed to County jail in default of payment. She was brought to the city Thursday evening. The officer and nearserabed im the jailly work out he flan.
Yoder, once a notable resident near Tattle Falls, died after a two year stay at Wet arytam asylum. The coroner will probate the will and determine interment details at the ott horte.
A general police official is cited in WT Williams, superintendent, over the Short Line Mall handling. The case involves transfer at Clarksbury for river vision and delivery to Partervbur for transport, with actions to be taken by authorities. The report notes concerns about rail operations and victims in Ohio.
In a fractured, garbled report, Webster and Finley figures appear amid a lesoterate recount of committee action. The fragment mentions legislators and a constitutional comprehension, with unclear roles for Webber and Teglnlatire in the process.
Gieslea W. Lattin of Bridgeport brokers a contract with Ruh, Roblegard & Co for Havana cigars amid a factory expansion bid. The sale aims to shift Cubans into the American market, with a 200,000 unit order and new agency rights across New York and surrounding counties. The arrangement signals a major growth phase for a prominent stogie maker, backed by factory upgrades and broader retail reach.
Bridgeport Development Company at Bridgeport West Virginia has been chartered to form well established interests. Names listed include Capitad sld Ont Tateurporntated Olr Peck Beidhfor port W. Ving 8 36 Peete and Haein S.A Loave Bowmen Philipp Vou.
A fragmented wire note describes Wallace banking issue with unclear terms. The text mentions a bank operation and a small amount like 30 in some unspecified currency. Details are garbled, leaving the core event and participants only loosely identifiable.
A garbled OCR fragment lists unrelated words and names with no clear event or context. It mentions a company, a person, locations, and numbers in a nonsensical order, lacking coherent facts or dates.
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