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The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1906

Page

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Old Man Held Up and Robbed in Resort

An elderly man was robbed after an encounter with two women and associates in Glen Elk area. He reported the incident to Officer Warry Brake, leading to warrants for the women Mary and Julia. The suspect King Wilko and Dag Schon were later named in connection with the case. He was instructed to appear for a hearing Friday afternoon.

Mattler Clarksburg Witth Glen Elk Mary Jackson Jul Fifeen Muttler

Comedy Tent Presents The Gambler’s Wife At Show Next Week

Carrol Camely Compas company performs under a big tent with The Gambler’s Wife and illustrated songs. Doris the child artist, Nodite sonze and dances, James Booth the trick bicycle rider, Dot Jewell and others offer acts and a free exhibition by Booth and Pierce.

Carrol Camely Compasseri Iilater Aby Doris Nodite James Booth Dot Jewell Sunbretty ST. Pierva Tind Booth Pierce

Birthday Party for Nellie Finrst at Wy Finrst Home

A Monday evening birthday gathering at the Wy Finrst residence in Wilsenburg celebrated the forty fourth birthday of Nellie Tile daughter. Guests included Miss Millie Seaf and numerous local residents as music and refreshments followed.

Wy Finrst Wilsenburg Nellie Minene Berkywell Ravivel Millie Seaf Ry Fis Lille Swiger Freda Forrivon Flora Bowler Reeve Hardesty Pearl Ash Fay Strother Ruth Dohnean Vewn Willhome Rebecca Plant Teanette Rockwell Genevieve Flynn Mary Plant Vivian Ash Ralph Strother Charlie William Bark Swiger Dehn Ansec Orue Stenther Kes Johtwon Chester Fowler Tashager Charlie Thinson Thart Bernard Johnson Howard Tessie Wand Rept Strother

Shannaman Funeral Announcement Found at Wycee Street

A funeral notice appears for a Reverend Shannaman connected to the basin of the Wycee Street area. The announcement lists a service time around 2 o'clock in the afternoon and references a tenatiter or attendant.

Wycee Tischtuun

West Virginia State Medical Society Session at Webster Springs

The West Virginia State Medical Society holds its annual session at Webster Springs with about one hundred attendees from Try, Mason, Slavter, Ogden, Hood, Showalter, Hoyell and families plus AL Flowers and family. Mayor H C Thurmond delivers a welcome address to visiting delegates. B S Wade of Morgantown delivers the president’s address.

West Virginia’ State Medical Society Webster Springs Try Mason Slavter Ogden Hood Showalter Hoyell and Family Flowers H.C. Thurmond Tosovinty B.S. Wade Morgantown

White Elects Vice Presidents in Bankers Association Picks

The West Virginia State Bankers Association named officers at Elkins with C Witeshaw Parkersburg as president and eight vice presidents including 8 T White Clarksburg and R B Tal bott Philippi, B A Reid Charleston, R A Sayre St Marys, Solin McCulloch Paint Pleasant, W G Wilson Elkins secret ary and treasurer. Delegates to the American Bankers Association were F M Staunton Charleston J K Owen Mintington and W B Irvine Wholeing.

West Virginia State Bankers Association Elkins C. Witeshaw Parkersburg T. White Clarksbieg R. B. ‘Talbott Philippis B.A. Reid Charleston R. A. Sayre St. Mares Solin McCulloch Paint Pleasant W. G. Wilson Treasome

Pleasing Operetta Planned by Local Women Group

An operetta titled The Interview and the Fairness will be staged by Mise Cort M. Atelison and parpile at the rere house on Thursday June 28 under the Woman's Auxiliary at the Young Men's Christian Association. The event aims to be a decided success and follows the entertainment series in Annheim.

Mise Cort M. Atelison Parpile Rere Houseo Uicess Ag Mt Iss Ainhiem

Pottery Relic Linked to Clarksburg Ancestors

Charles J Highmimn holds an antique in its pristine condition, a first pottery ink stand fashioned by his grandfather Samuel Butler at Olrkalining now Clarksbeg. The piece, over seventy five years old, once belonged to Nathan Davie, then F B Davison, and recently passed to Mr Wickman at the Pingelor pottery in Main Street.

Charles J. Highmimn Clarksbeg Samuel Butler Nathan Davieson F. B. Davison Pessestigny Alay Davison Mr. Wickman Main Street

Pipe incident at Hireel leaves man hurt but stable

A man named Ske was wounded and detained after a Wednesday land pipe incident at Hireel. He awaits trial before Justice J. TB. Tinls. Authorities report no serious injuries, and the event centers on a pinto of pipe found at the scene.

Motrican Kersey Hireel Tne Ske Tustivy J. TB. Tinls

Tae Willian ie Tender of the Bap tet O

Friday night at Rudlork a baptism tender meeting is planned. The program will feature Toby Blin and music, and a sermon or discussion based on Tim 2 19. New State Re fumes are expected and several items are interred. Everyone is invited.

Tae Willian Rudlork Che Tobi Blin New State

Niw Picture at the Odeon The Thrarksopies Curineti

The latest film night at the Nickelodeon features a comedy titled Wenderlin from Cincinnati. It runs through the week with a first quarter showing and evening showings including special performances by the cast.

Hadins

Love Nomination Nods Army Sargeant Albert Loy

Washington June 31 The President nominated Albert Gelutio Loy of Tentersey to be an army sergeant first class. The nomination follows a routine review by the White House and Army officials.

Ty Assemled Washington Fnday Albert Gelutio Loy Tentersey Ta Bbe Asei-Tenl Sargeom Army

LOCAL EAGLES MEETING PROMISING FOR CLARKSBURG CHAPTER

The Fraternal Order of Eagles met in Clarksburg last evening with rousing remarks by Worthy Patrons and greetings from past leaders from Salem and South Boston. Attendees hailed the gathering as a sign the order is in prime condition with many members present.

Patrick Kigeins H.W. Strick Guy Tanhiin Wert Order Carr Ias Brother Vic Parkersburg Salean Aeriv Eity Eity. C. (. Fipeshowth Boston Virginia CP. Dallag Clarksburg

Fire at Connecticut State Insane Asylum Causes Panic

In Middletown on June 2 a blaze at the State insane asylum caused extensive damage and alarm among patients, with at least twenty thousand dollars in damage reported and hospital staff working to control the scene amid a rising panic.

Associated Press Middletown Conn Jane Heath

Lamberd Speaks to West Virginia Bankers in Elkins

Charles E. Lamberd of the Watts-Damberd Company spoke at the West Virginia Bankers convention in Elkins on a pressing invitation to hold next year’s gathering in Clarksburg. Residents learned bankers would be the city’s guests the following year.

Charles E. Lamberd Watts-Damberd Company Boat of Trade West Viry Elkins Clarksburg Mtv

American jockey wins the Gold Cup at Ascot

The American rider Maher guided Bachelor Button to win the Gold Cup at Ascot on June 21. Pretty Polly finished second and Achilles third as five horses started in the race reported by Associated Press.

Associated Press Ascot Eng Bachelor Button Riddlin Maher Pretty Polly Lind Achilles

Hughes Named for Congress in Fifth District Nomination

Argintonon June 21 Fifth district Republicans renominated Congressman Janes Hughes in a party meeting. Stationed officials report Hughes will seek another term. no opposition candidate mentioned on this brief item.

Agntington W. Va Congrssman Janes Hughes

Mutinied battalions in Sevastopol staged brief revolt

Three battalions mutinied at Sevastopol yesterday, but prompt action quelled the uprising without further incident. The Associated Press report notes swift measures by authorities prevented escalation. No casualties were reported, and troops were restored to order shortly after the disturbance.

Associated Tress ST. Petersburg Sevastopal

Court pauses as county session grants beer association permit

The county court adjourned with no public attendance, a license to wholesale beer was granted to the Hester-Columons Associated Brewerite Association. The resignation of J O Ward as surveyor for Union district precinct No 1 was accepted and Joseph Campbell was appointed successor.

Hester-Columons Associated Brewerite Association J. O. Ward Union District Joeph Campbell

Knights to Mert The Knighte of Columbia Meeting Tonight

The Knighte of Columbia will hold a meeting tonight at R230 for work to the Engine ball. The gathering is said to be important and all members are urged to attend.

Knighte of Columbia

Social and Dance in Elkbridge Hall Friday Night

The Vadis of the Moderns Macy hosts a social and dance at Elkbridge hall on Friday night June 22. Special invitation to Runighta of the Modern Maccabees and the public. Admission ten cents. Dancing twenty five cents.

Macy Elkbridge

Governor Pattison Laid To Rest In Milford Ceremony

The funeral for Governor Pattison drew neighbors, state officials, and friends to Milford. Clergy and dignitaries delivered brief addresses as Rev Marion Ey read scripture. Interment occurred at Greenlawn Cemetery with bugler taps, and Governor Harris ordered two hours of business closures.

Amunciatid Press Milford Pattison Tate Aml Marion Itichordl Rial Xenia Tudson Tirmon Cincinnati Tattison Spellmaxer Corifine Moore Nwyron Sane Cone Tnta Piret Creenlawn Eg. LeSouril

Bridge plan advances to span Ohio river from Wheeling Island

Washington June 21 The senate today paved a bill to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Ohio river from Wheeling Island West Virginia to the Ohio shore.

Associated Press Washington Senate West Ns River Wheeling Island W. Va Ohio Shore

Merry Ten Club Entertained at East Pike Home

Mrs Richard Scott wife of the zonal chief of police entertained the Merry Ten Club at her East Pike street home Wednesday evening all members attended. A notable moment was a club photography taken by Photographer McDonald. Elegant refreshments were served and the evening was pleasant.

Richard Scott Merry Ten Club East Pike Street McDonald

New Show House Nears Opening for Chirkeburg Amusement Co

Hivetricians install wiring in the Odd Fellows building where the Chirkeburg Amusement Company plans to operate. Chairs and machines are in place and the room is expected to be ready for husinine in midweek.

Odd Fellows Building Chirkeburg Amusement Company

Church Dedication at Shinton to Be Sermon by President

The Christian church at Shinnon will be dedicated on Shinday with President Cramblel of Bethany to preach. The building cost 3000 dollars and is nicely finished inside. An all day meeting will follow the sermon.

Christian Church Shinnton Cramblel Bethany Caller

First Regiment Band Holds Elk Bridge Ball Event

The First Regiment Band hosted a lively evening at the Elk Bridge Ball with broad membership attendance. Director Prof. R. L. Crow led the event and reception, marking a notable start to the season.

Elk Bridge R. L. Crow

West grocery manager Brice W. B West linked to rumor of July 15 event

Mulberry Street grocer Brice W. B West, noted as manager of West Grocery, is tied by rumor to an event planned for July 15 in Sulphur Todion Territory. Townsfolk report dinners and activities, with bells said to ring as the crowd gathers.

W. B.west West Mulberry Street Deatt Alwat

Retail merchants meet at Clarks to plan liquor dealing

Clerks of Clarksville warn merchants to attend Friday at 2 PM at Frank Daftys to discuss liquor trade. The meeting aims to ensure all members attend as per the merchants association.

Epworth League Convention Impresses In Wisconsin

A report from Wisconsin describes the Epworth League convention where a speaker named te K Minna discussed paralysis symptoms and a notable member, Mr Richards, drew high attention. The event featured contact and rubbing as claimed remedies and many topics for discussion among attendees.

Epworth League Wiweling Te K Minna Richards Ian

Miss Connell Entertains Miss Connell Entertains

At the home of her pant and Mite J Connell of Wat Pike retreat hosts a party for her second birthday. Friends present include Clarenca Moran Vincent Feeney Markiearney Milly Sinsel Frank McAndrew Dale Brannon Glenville W Way James Mulheran Marguerite Moran Margaret Coughlin Mary Madden Kathleen Dolan Thelma Sinsel Katharyne Dolan and others attended with playful chatter and birthday gestures.

J. Connell Wat Pike Gertrude Connell Emall Clarenca, Moran Vincent, Feeney Mark’ Iearney Milly Sinsel Frank McAndrew Dale Brannon Glenville W. Way James Mulheran Marguerite Moran Margaret Coughlin Mary Madden Margaret Madden Kathryne Gill Mark Feeney Katharyne Dolan Thelma Sincol Thelma Sinsel Well

Elkins Speech on Income Tax and Banking Power

Senator Elkine voices support for home banks and interior capital at a West Virginia gathering. He links bank capital to state prosperity, warns against external loans, and argues for income and inheritance tax debates amid broader social reform.

Sond of Toil Scare Solons

Owing to repeated demonstrations by a group of toil and more radical gemocrats during ministerial explanations in the Tower house, the house was compelled to adjourn its session for an hour.

Associated Press ST. Petersburg Tower House

Padding Payroll Case Against Baltimore & Ohio Foreman

George W. Whitlatch, construction foreman for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, was charged with making false entries in the payrolls of his supervised gang. An indictment followed and a trial began after a prior jury failed to agree. The charge centers on padding the roll to an Italian worker who had left, with about 28 dollars paid to him before he went to Italy.

George W. Whitlatch Baltimore & Ohie. Railroad Gang of Man Anegan & Bells Siloon Italy

Democrats Nominee Declines Michigan Governor Bid

Mic June 21 Woodbridge Ferrie of Big Rapids was nominated for governor a second time by Democrats at the primary but declined the nomination citing insufficient public enthusiasm to warrant a second bid.

Ly Associatil Press Saginaw Mic Woodbridge N. Ferrie Big Rapids Inetweek Toriny Lim Offen

Grand Opera House to Undergo Summer Improvements

Rueben Robinson, manager from Wheeling, arrives to supervise planned improvements at the Grand Opera House before the fall opening. He will arrange for extensive renovations and has several plays booked for the upcoming season.

Rueben Robinson Grand Opera House Wheeling

Boy Hurt After Fall From Wall in Glen Eli

A seven year old child of Tamer Talliam in Glen Eli fell from a wall late Wednesday evening, receiving medical attention after the incident. The report notes the injury and that medical staff treated the boy on site.

Tamer Talliam Glen Eli

Twiggs Guilty of Embezzlement in District Court

A jury found Twiggs guilty of embezzlement in the circuit court. The defendant, identified as C. W. Lynch, faced internal company officials and a federal fund case. sentence awaits at the penitentiary following the verdict and related proceedings.

Soldier Answers List Roll Gall Soldier Answers List Roll Gall

Wililmn A. Marist. of 4 Wied May 2, 790K, 1h it valto under Capt B.J. Pablon, 'RE. Third Regiment of West. Vira Infentry, way curled-dha 1861, for three years, diseti /Feb. 28, 1804, reinsiefed Pele 13a. under Capt. Jobert Fy Jey, diechanged from thiekervies on May 22, 1860, at Fort Letvinwertis) Kanens. We vith born in Marion, county, 'Virginia, on the 22nd day of May. 1838, Married "Sap. By '1867, to. Mary FE, Hulldnrman, fa) which diion ix children wevie bileiy two,of whom are living, "Hin apegs pation was farminge We wheel member a ie Sirti oleh for 33 gnare Tisevga, ty tie wile and two dans, viz: Th, 2, aid LW, Martin,

Wililmn A. Marist B.J. Pablon West Jobert Fort Letvinwertis Kanens Marion Virginia Sap Mary FE Wevie Bileiy Aid LW Martin

New Shoe Store Opens Next Week in City

The Davis Shoe Company announces a new store opening next week with Fred Davis as manager. The shop will feature thin furnishings and a display of poodle-themed items. Opening plans include a grand event with a make show in the city, pending final arrangements.

Davis Shoe Company Fred Davis Gottig Antony

Colored teams clash in uncertain football game

A fragment describes a colored athletic club match with unclear opponents and dates. Key entities include Cloekhirg Colored Athletic Club and Westin colored, with references to a second game and attempts to gain advantage. Details are garbled, but core action notes a competitive clash and ongoing effort.

Cloekhirg Colored Athletic Club Westin Colored Real Iy O'Elpgkee

Hibers invited to lecture on Hibriasm in Fairmount home

Members of the Toes Arecision A Hibroiane law boon inellegl ta attend a lecture to be elven in Ma ppers house at Fairiwant Friday mugsty by Home 7. Stately, wer seniitor from Miseachusetts will speak on Hibritsmam past and Teeny tear. Other mei Wimmer of Clarketurg Hiberatary will attend.

Students 60 Home From Tarney Ave School Activity

A fragment notes students from Tarney Avenue Wind school returning home after a city outing. It mentions teachers and the school head Aten in charge, with unclear details about locations and purposes of the visit.

Hoyt Ghd Tarney

Metropolitan Orchestra Drama Leaves City in Turmoil

Fragmented OCR text describes a disrupted Metropolitan Orchestra event with references to individuals like Carl Nal Baseine and Bek Geyymry. Incoherent fragments mention city coverage and a period of confusion lasting several days, with unclear details about outcomes or actions.

Carl

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