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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1907

Page

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Board of Trade to Meet Friday in Court House

Public meeting of the stockholders of the Board of Trade is set for Friday at 8 o clock in the courthouse. Members and the general public of Glenbergh are urged to attend. Speeches by President Charles Smiley Vice President George Duncan and John W Davis will Address the gathering on matters vital to the community.

Board of Trade Court House Buss Hinesman Chalee Smiley George T., Duncan John W. Davis

Soldiers Go to Encampment From Company K

National Guard Company K departed last night for the State encampment at Charleston from June 20 to June 29. Fred Shing elected second lieutenant succeeding Louis A. Car who resigned. About forty five men will travel on a special train tonight at 3 o clock. The company is in good condition and expected to make a strong showing.

National Guard Charleston Fred Shing Louis A. Car

Miss Cora Stotler Dies in Fairmont Hospital

Miss Cora B. Stotler 38, daughter of Charles Stotler of this city, died at a Fairmont hospital early Tuesday after an operation for a serious affliction. She is survived by brothers and sisters Geonard W. M. Stotler OO Stotler Scott Stotler Hi Stotler Kate Stotler Avule Stotler. The body was brought to Clarking for burial and will be taken to Kingwood then to Eusebia Church on Patterson Creek for funeral services in the afternoon.

Cora B. Stotler Charles Stotler Fairmont Mise Stotler Geonard Stotler W. M. Stotler OO Stotler Scott Stotler AL Hi Stotler Kate Stotler Avule StoWer

Colored Pytisans Reelect Officers at Reed Hill Meeting

Dikskebere Starlode and Knidits of Pything met in the Reed Hill area last evening and re elected James Thomas chancellor commander Frank Keul vice chancellor Rey NB Donn prelate Richard Lowery past chancellor and James Brown trustee Frank Kent and James Thomas were elected to the grand lodge which will meet in Charleston July 30 and August 1.

Reed ‘Hill Siamely James Thomas Frank Keul Rey NB Donn Richard Lowery James Brown Frank Kent Grand Lodge Charleston

Daily wreck halts RB Sort Line near Pine Grove

A mishap involving a box cat on the RB Sort Line disrupted service toward Pine Grove, delaying the Viepéweenger train expected to arrive at theoda Boer. Local crews responded as officials reported the incident caused a temporary delay in this daily movement.

Pine Grove Oda ‘Boer

Criss Will Probated After County Court Action

The will of the late Andrew Criss was partly probated by the county court on Tuesday. One witness died out of state while another testimony was taken. The estate is divided equally among Ida Criss Maud Criss and Fred A Criss with a provision that heirs who die without lawful issue pass their share to the survivors. John J Davis named executor.

Andrew Criss Ida Criss Maud Fred A. Criss John J. Davis

Bounty Court Proceedings Review Coal Allocations and Tax Exemptions

County court met Tuesday with full attendance. The N T Arnold coal tract went from 108 acres to 9 12 acres in Union district, and Wilbur Goal & Coke Co. was charged with 7 717 91 acres in Union and 409 30 acres in Tenmile, with prior charges stricken. Election contest Young vs Robinson on school board set for July 9. County surveyor Pittro to inspect Indian Run bridge site. Anetta Barnes exonerated from 1330 tax on a revised 1200 value. Jane Meeks exonerated on 7 40 acres, removed from land books. June 24 set for Nuzum to show cause reinstatement of Thompson as road overseer. Court then adjourned to locate a coal mine road at Dola.

N. T. Arnold Union District Wilbur Goal & Coke Company Ten‘mile John T. Young J H.B. Robinson Tenmile Board of Education C. Pittro Indian Run Anetta Barnes Jane Meeks William J. Nuzum George M. Thompson Dola

Train on its side after open switch accident in Columbus

Four railroad express No. 19 called the Lake Short Limited derailed when it passed an open switch in Columbus. Fireman Joe Mataffey of Cleveland was killed and Mrs. Elizabeth Lowry J G Creehan and H J Rood of Cleveland were seriously hurt. Several passengers were scorched or injured.

Ty Associated Press Columbus Joe Mataffey Cleveland Elizabeth Lowry J. G. Creehan H. J. Rood

Six Hodtes Recovered After Minnesota Accident

Norfolk report says six Wadles victims of the Minnesota disaster have been recovered. The body of midshipman Ulrich was recovered late yesterday and Seaman Vanderwa today, as officials confirm further recoveries.

Ley Associated Prose Norfolk Minnesota Ulrich Vander

Funeral of Edward Ford Held After Stroke

Edward Ford died at his home on Poplar Street after a paralysis stroke. His funeral occurred Tuesday morning at 10 o clock with services at the Church of the Immaculate Conception and burial in Holy Cross cemetery.

Edward Ford Poplar Street Church of the Immaculate Conception Holy Crom

Fairs in West Virginia Schedule Announced

West Virginia fairs are set with dates from Sept. 2 through Oct. 13 across counties including Helington Birbour Buckhannon Upshur Clarksburg Camden Sommers and others. Secretaries such as W H O’Brien James N Hens B T Licktider and Geo Hook announce the calendar for 2024 fairs and expositions.

West Virginia Helington Birbour Buckhannon James N. Hens Elkins W. B. Baker Fimtington Huntington Patr Iy Homer Bell Middlehournie Tyler County M. M. Reppard Moundeville—General J.B. Roberts Pennsboro Ritchie County Willy Strickler Ellenboro W. Va Ripley W.H. O’brien Shepherdstown Morgan's Grove B. T. Licktider Weston—Lewis County Frank Whelan Wheeling—West Virgins Geo. Hook

Masons to Lay Corner Stone of New Church

Stone masons are to lay the cornerstone of a new Christian church temple next Thursday with Grand Lodge of Mazon officers in charge and several prominent speakers. Members from Manoary in the state are invited. Clarkabirg Commandery and Hermon Lodge will send escorts. ceremonies start in the afternoon with a large attendance expected.

New Christian Church Grand Lodge of ‘Mazon Manoary Clarkabirg Commandery Waltorma Dse Hermon Lodge

Price Charged For Illegal Beer Sales At Broad Oak Grocery

J E Price a Broad Oaks grocer faced trial on charges of selling beer and other intoxicants without proper licenses. Detained by Constable Arn Waldo on a warrant in Magistrate Gordon's court, he was released on bond for July 12 appearance. His store Price's Grocery sits at 48 Harrison Street in Broad Oaks.

J. E. Price Arn Waldo Gordon's Court W. M. Golden Price's Grocery Harison Street Broad Oaks

Red Cross Degree Conferment At Clarksburg Commandery

Clarksburg Commandery Knights Templar No. 13 conferred the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross on Rev. James F. Plummer MG. Farmakis and L. C. Moore during its regular annual officer installation led by retiring Eminent Commander A. M. T. Cunningham. Officers installed included Sir Stuart F. Reed as Eminent Commander and other key posts, with several officers holding over. The session noted a surge in candidates and petitions for the Temple orders.

Clarksburg Knights Tempilar Order of the Red Cross James F. Plummar MG. Farmakis L. C. Moore A.M. T. Cunningham Stuart F. Reed Generailisimo D. Humes C. W. Furbee L. K. Richards LG. Lockwood D. W. Jacobs L. Roberts Orders of the Temple

Two Drowned in Ohio River Rescue Attempt

Associated Press reports John Miler and William Coon drowned in the Ohio River as they tried to save logs loose by a sudden rise. The flood swept away thirty-two rafts of logs and about twenty shanty boats.

Associated Prows Louisville John Miler William Coon Ohio River

Boswell Attend Obsequies in Baltimore

J D Boswell of 737 Locust Street attends the funeral of his father in Baltimore. The elder Boswell died at his home Monday after an illness. The death follows the recent loss of Mrs Boswell's mother a week earlier.

Father Drad Baltimore J.D. Boswell Locust Street Phoenix Coal Company Mr. Boswell

Typhoid Epidemic Reported in Pittsburg

Pittsburg reports a typhoid fever epidemic with forty one new cases in the past twenty four hours and a mortality list greater than last year. By Associated Press the total cases since June 1 reach two hundred twenty eight and rising.

Associates Press Pittsburg

Disorderly Couple Fined by Mayor in Glen Elk

Mr and Mrs Absalom Winter of Glen Elk faced Mayor Crile for disorderly conduct and keeping the neighborhood awake. Winters were found guilty. he paid a $1 fine plus costs. Russell Meade was fined $5 for drunkenness. Charles Dotde and B McMillan received three days each for drunkenness in default of $3 fines.

Absalom Winter Glen Elk Crile Winters Russell Meade Charles Dotde B. ¥. McMillan

Bonds Pass in Elkins Independent School District

Elkins West Virginia June 18 the election on voting bonds for the independent school district of Elkins resulted in a unanimous victory. The board of education will issue bonds totaling 60000 to fund two public school buildings one in the First ward and one in the Third ward of the city of Elkins.

Elkins W. Va Wiking Board of Education Independent Eliins

Five Drown in Lake Sammamish Incident

Seattle reporters note a tragedy at Lake Sammamish where five members of the Myer family perished in a drowning incident at Monohan. The deceased include 13 year old Tone Myer, sisters Lizzie and Anna Myer, their mother Mrs John Myer and aunt Mrs John Harter.

Seattle Wash Antone Myer Lizzie Myer Anna Myer John Myer John Harter Myer Lake Sammamish Monohan

Executions Scheduled in Ohio for June 28

The Ohio Supreme Court overruled a motion in the case of Henry White versus the State, clearing the way for White to be executed by electric chair. White is scheduled for execution the morning of June 28, along with James Cornelius Valen who also faces execution that day.

Columbue Staw Supreme Court Adue Henry White Ohio James Cornelius Ifalen

Miss Jones Taken By Death at 20 in Mechanic Street Home

Miss Jones daughter of Mrs Isabell and the late William Jones died at 219 Mechanic Street Tuesday morning at 6 o clock from consumption. She was 20 and survived by her mother and a sister Mrs Hazel Morgan. A 1907 graduate of Clarksburg High School she could not take part in graduation due to illness. Short funeral services will be held at the home Thursday at 2 18 o'clock conducted by Rev William M Hudson. The body will be taken to Smithton Doddridge County for burial.

Bul Jones Isabell William Jr. Jones Mechanic Street Jessy Misa Jones Hazel Morgan Miss Jones Uke Glarksburg High School Wiliam M. Hudson Flrst Presbyterian Church Smithton Dodldridge County

Two Dozen Witnesses in Magister Gordon Case

In Magister Gordon's court an attendance of about 24 witnesses was required. Florian Stoplak of Columbia Mines faced charges of drunkenness and disorderly conduct and later assault and battery. the first charge was dismissed for lack of evidence while the second was sustained with a $5 fine plus costs.

Gordon Florian Stoplak Columbia Mines Charles Jurcach Columbia Mine

Explosion Kills Five at Dye Gelatine Plant

An explosion in the gelatine department of the Sinpemahoning Powder Manufacturing Company at Stonemahon line kills five: Dilimire Summerson Edward Cole Barry Cole J D Nelson and Sani uo Shadman named in the Associated Press report from Williamsport Pennsylvania dated June 18.

Associated Press Williamsport Dilimire Summerson Edward Cole Barry Cole J. D. Nelson Sani Uo Shadman Sinpemahoning Powder Manufacturing Company Stonemahon Line

Hedges Welcome Baby Daughter on Clay Street

Mr and Mrs D Lee Hedges are proud parents of a new baby girl born on Clay Street Tuesday afternoon. The infant weighs eleven pounds.

D. Lee Hedges Clay Street

Impeach Orchard Recalled in Haywood Case

Boise Idaho June 18 Herry Orchard was recalled to the stand in the Haywood case this morning. He was examined for impeachment by Rickardson.

Boise Idaho Herry Orchard Haywood Rickardson

Osborn Favored for West Virginia Adjutant General Post

Lt. Col. Cuthbert Osborn, longtime West Virginia Guard officer with volunteer and regular service in the Philippines, is viewed as the best fit to head the Adjutant General’s office after the governor signals a modernization move. The plan discards the assistant adjutant general role and relocates duties to Charleston, with Osborn to oversee preparations for the Charleston state encampment.

Cuthbert A. Oahorn Governor Ltd B. Baker Hae Houston Charleston West Virginia Guard Guard Volunter Philippines Osborn

Dynamite Results Spark River Safety Debate in West Virginia

The Sunday Courier reports on Connellsville Pennsylvania and Clarksburg West Virginia reacting to river damage from dynamite blasts. Officials note fish kills and calls for better protection and enforcement by state authorities to restore stocks and safeguard waterways.

Sunday Courier Connellsville Sayagram Clarksburg Rion Ogheny Pennsylvania

Tin Mills Growing in Output and Employment

The Phillips Sheet and Tin Mill Company completes its new facilities and begins operation of the tinplate works with the first phase in use. The plant plans further expansion, adding heat and grinding furnaces and increasing local employment as work rises. The company’s profits or asset value reach over $18,000 in ongoing projects this Saturday.

Phillips Sheet Tinyy Miftia Ieller Nieune Rai Weola

Embezzlement Case Against Col A B Continued

The State vs Col A B charged with embezzlement was continued to the next term at the intermediate court with State Prosecutor and defence counsel present. The proceedings took place in Charleston and involved Col A B and Gen Watts.

Charleston Iine Col. A Hateon Guinea Gen. Watts Cme Sttormey Col. A.B

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