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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1916

Page

3

Ald Society Entertained and Wedding News Highlight Local Events

Ald Society of the Methodist Episcopal church enjoyed a pleasant afternoon at Mrs O. J. Yowler’s home with refreshments and music by Anna Pearl. The West Moonlight gathering at the church will be hosted by Abs A Hinkle and Mrs C J Hannah. Attendees included Mrs J L Strather, Irene, Kathleen Manna, Lowell and Corbin Nah, Mrs C E Enwler, John Helllater, A Hinkle, and others. Also reports of the Watson Blackford wedding party returning from Parkersburg, with several relatives named. Other notes mention the Stockley visit from Fairmont, a two table bridge gathering at the cottage, and Queen Esther Circle meeting reminder.

Ald Society Wihenburg Apiscopal Church Mra O Besnion Anna Pearl Wiesonbure Abs.a Charles Helllater Yon John A. Hinkle Arnott and Daughter Iva Virginia Ann, Stockley Walter Stockley Fairmont J. Carl Vane Country Club Stockley

Willard Hopes To Lose Title In Quiet Contention

The piece centers on Willard and a bid to shed a title amid rival focus. It notes cautious self direction and a measured approach to stepping back from the crown, with commentary on public reception and personal strategy.

Willard

Willard Willard to Fight for War Pension Ashwin Circus

Washington dispatch reports Willard seeks a pension of at least 20,000 for Civil War veterans. The piece notes his finances and rumored circus appearance for funds, detailing his hardship from fame and the burden on his family. It mentions his size drawing attention and hindering normal life, with plans to attend Gelli-Mlots circus in the city.

Washington Kenninny Avarage Bank House Poudlonaire Staiun Anna Jess Ager Willard Fribal Hla Jen

Unclear text: court cases on liquor sales in district court

Fragmentary report lists individuals Ned Phillips Inporer Ible Pritchard Guy Knapp Linyd Lee Larry Napules and Arthur Morrie in liquor sale cases. Some appear released on bond or under bond. exact charges and outcomes are incomplete.

Ned Phillips Ible Pritchard Guy Knapp Custony Linyd Lee Larry Napules Arthur I. Morrie

Russians Repulsed Near Kovel In Stokhod Sector

On June 20 Berlin reported heavy fighting as Russian forces push toward Kovel clash with German and Austro-Hungarian troops in the Stokhod Styr area. The war office statement says the Russian attack has been partly repulsed.

Berlin Kovel Stokhod-Styr War Office

Chautauqua Session Set for Lincoln Area Dates

Lincoln Chautauqua Association announces sessions running from July 8 to July 13 at a local site. The event is expected to feature speakers and community activities across several days.

Lincoln Chautauqua Assocae

Murder Charge Involving Nine 20 Suspect in Grafton Case

Gray text describes the arrest of Jay Borkon, employed by Hosemont Coal Company at Rowe Mountain in Taylor County, for the murder of Hyson of Minmington. The body was found under a pool of blood in Hopmnione, with a coroner’s inquest led by Quidine. Tyson, a witness, recounted the alleged crime and claimed a large crowd witnessed the scene.

Grafton Jay Borkon Tin Hosemont Coal Conpmoy Rowemont Taylor County Wretheld Hyson Minmington Walter Theowgthe Nua BaGkley Hopmnione Bert Duie Mt Worel Wilk Mmai Infomatic Etol Hin Aenignor Quidine

Unclear OCR fragment on estate events and votes

Fragmentary report from an old newspaper page mentions a city and county names, voting, and local notices. It includes garbled place names, dates, and figures, with references to sales or public actions and a tally or totals line at the end.

Men Wanted for Formany New Company Recruiting

Thirty two men are sought to join a new military company formed in Tun city by Ted Powell. Captain Towel hopes to recruit quickly and be ready for mobilization when called. Applicants should contact Milford Messanaway at the station National Bank building or RL Osborn at the Elm National Bank Building or Captain Pawel.

Fomnany Canifuny Tun Ted Powell Fweile Ienior Towel Hopee Culford Messanaway Thétion National Banke Fir Osborn

West New York rail strike plans spark uncertain wage reform

Warren Stone, grant chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, traveled west to obtain information on railroad company plans as a national railway workers strike loomed. He warned there are not enough men to operate a 10 hour day for 400,000 workers, signaling potential widespread disruption.

New York Warren Stone Grant Brotherhool Wight Urive It & National Atrike oparRie Stone

Memorial Decoration Day Service at Wolf Cemetery

Despite muddy roads a large crowd attended Sunday afternoon’s Decoration Day exercises at Wolf Cemetery in Quiet Dell. Rev. Vincent of Mount Glare and A J Findley with George W. Conley of Clarkaburg delivered addresses. Song numbers complemented the ceremony of grave decoration as Lace Wolfe of Clarkaburg attended.

Wolf Cemetery Dall Mr. Vincent Mount Glare A. }. Findley George W. Conley Clarkaburg Lace Wolfe Whelit Clarkabure

Coleman and Baucer Return From Nicholas County

cURN I B Coleman of Stealer Heights and G J Baucer owner of Glenik Pool Team arrived back from Nicholas County with more than 300 fine trivat found or collected during their trip.

I. B. Coleman Stealer Heights Coleman Brothers Off Well Contractors G. J. Baucer Glenik Nicholas County

Assault Charged in Grasseill Labor Case

A report from the Grasseill labor dispute notes a charge of assault involving Waslow and Pubtina, with Grasseill noted in connection to the case. Details on the exact actions or court status are limited in the readable text.

Waslow, Pubtina Grasseill

Bulgars Advance in Regional Tentative Trempe Conflict

In the Ret region of Fherins and Minastir, Bulgar forces push forward amid adverse conditions as a tentative trempe expands influence. Local officials report gains on multiple fronts and rising tensions.

Women Visit Mineola Laboratory and Ladie B Minkbin’s Compound

Delegation of women toured Lynn Mann laboratory examining cleanliness and purity claims of Ladie B Minkbin's Vegetable Compound and other remedies. They observed testimonials by women and noted advertising claims and published letters about the product.

Minklmmr Lynn Mann

King Appeals Delay War Pact in Mexican Colony

Fragmentary dispatch from Manaid dated June details a diplomatic appeal to avert war between the United States and Mexico. A high official seeks to persuade involved parties to ratify a proposed treaty and ease tensions amid unsettled international friction.

If I Had Eczema Het Eee Mercer Ths Esa Ie Rut Tete Tree

Fragmentary OCR text provides scant readable facts about eczema and a few garbled names and places. No clear event, dates, or entities beyond generic medical terms. Summary cannot extract a coherent news item from the mess.

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