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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1906

Page

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Woman At Risk After Laudanum Incident On Railroad Street

Mrs J M Moore about 35 residing on Railroad street attempted self harm by ingesting laudanum around 10 am Tuesday at her home. A son and neighbor intervened but she drank the bottle. doctors treated her with stomach pumping and she is now in danger but improving. Domestic trouble is cited as a possible motive. She works at Bartletts beer shop at the West End.

J. M. Moore Railroad Street Pete Elas

New Lodge to Be Formed in Clarksburg

Clarksburg Camp No. 450 of the Order of the Golden Seal will institute a new lodge at the Odd Fellows Hall on Main street tomorrow evening with about 150 members. An open session at 7:30 will be open to the public. C. F. Longworth, district deputy organizer, will conduct the ceremony.

Clarksburg Order of the Golden Seal Odd Fellows Tall Main Street C. F. Longworth

Clarksburg Baby Aims for Top Prize in New York Show

Master Richard Brooks, a three year old son of Mr and Mrs Harry Brooks, is entered in the New York Journal baby show. Described as exceptionally developed for age, trained by his father since eight months, he is expected to contend for the first prize among many contenders.

Clarksburg New York Journal Richard Brooks Harry Brooks Richard

Police roundup takes street troublemakers into custody

Police report a morning roundup as officers detain several men in varying states of intoxication. Among those taken in are Fred Mhilirop, a witness in the Dopey Tom Welle theft case, and Burt McAtee James Qodlove and Arthur Streets as fellow detainees.

Fred Mhilirop Dopey Tom Welle Ighickon of Sima Burt McAtee James Qodlove Arthur Streets

Crislip Eyes Business Move In Upshur County

Crislip of Burnsville Braxton county aims to enter wholesale and retail groceries with the Upshur Grocery Company. The venture explores a $100,000 cap and involves local associates Boras Peer Om Pall, G F Anit H Motrin, and others in Buckhannen Clarkshire and Buekiuinen.

Upshur Grocery Company Burnsville Braxton County Buckhannen Kopin Boras Peer ‘Om Pall Ineor- Pe Orci Day G. F_ fm Anit H. Motrin Bockhannen Clarkshire Buekiuinen

Notice of Graduation Ceremony Invitation

Friends are invited to the graduation exercise on Wednesday June 68 at Water Chapel. The event will occur in the chapel and is hosted by SAM.

Sam Chapel of Water

Eleven Arrests By City Police In Morning Court

Police court records show eleven arrests by city police this morning for various charges. Several defendants appeared before the judge with fines listed, including amounts paid and several others awaiting further action or warnings.

Nelein Hoolon Joyce Lewis B. C. O'Donnell Howe Joesph Collins Sims Whyte John’ Oneill Same Pelts Belson Finn Hy Wwe Grein Burke John Fiscn Flemins Magahs

Comedy under big tent at Highland Tot venue

The Carroll Comedy Go opened a week in a tent at Highland Tot corner Court and Mechanic last night. The western comedy The Girl from Tenniesie drew solid crowd with Baby Davis and Miss Jowell delivering strong turn, Booth the trick is a standout. The season promises lively canvas theatre with The Tumbler's Wife tonight and Rip Van Winkle tomorrow.

Carroll

Tom Ty Johnson Named Chairman by Trade League

New York June 26 Tom Ty Johnson of Ohio was named chairman of the Kevan reopen committee by President Troge of the Commercial Travelers Anti Trust League.

Associated Press New York Tom Ty, Johnson Ohio Prident Troge Commrcial Travelers Anti- Trust League

Miss Smith Takes Charge at Fairmont Dormitory

Miss Mollie Va. Smith, preceptor at the Fairmont Normal School, has traveled to assume charge of the lilies dormitory. She attends the State Holness association meeting to discuss accommodation for family teachers attending the event.

Mollie Va. Smith Fairmont Normal Lilies State Holness Main

Mrs Thorne Hosts Mrs Berry Guest Of Mrs Wallis

Mrs Thorne entertained Monday afternoon from 4 to 6 o’clock for Mrs Frank Berry of Santa Monica, who is to visit Mrs William Wallis of Grayenne. At 6:00 o clock a salad course was served.

A.B Frank Berry Sante Mola Cnt William Wallis Cirrayenne

Elks Meeting Tonight At Local Lodge

The Elks hold their final gathering of the season tonight at 7 o clock in the hall. A program includes entertainment and a short business session led by general manager Tustin Coru Thompeon of the state tea company visiting from Pairaiont Teeter to review the Hee joes Linen initiative.

Purinten Gyneral Sitetear Company Pairaiont Teeter Hee Joes Linen

Man Hunt Over Alcohol Prescription Case Near Shimston

Mrs Brown searched for her husband all day as Squire Swindler handled the case against Dr W E Bogeneto for legally granting an alcohol prescription that enabled a Shimston man to obtain liquor. The grand jury was instructed to pass on the matter after testimony from the defendant and State counsel G A Vincent. the search for Brown continued with no location by nightfall.

Rdf Brown Shimston Patsy Mondairmont Hanje W.E. Bogeneto Grand Jury Shinnsten Squire Swindler Squire Erver Brown

Indianapolis man seeks son Harrison Mane in West Virginia

Lane of Indianapolis appeals for aid to locate his son Harrison Mane who has been missing for two years. Last known to be at the Barrytown mines in Barbour County West Virginia. Lane urges anyone with information to contact C. Eb. Eatie at 1183 River Areone, Indianapolis.

C.E. Lane Indianapolis West Virginia Barryturg Barbour County Harrison Mane C. EB. Eatie Areone Udianapalis Tadiana

Carter Case Continued in Circuit Court

The trial of Russell Carter for felonious assault on Sanford Fleming was continued to the next term due to his wife’s illness. Mrs. Carter, present at the incident and a key witness, had been ill for several weeks, with a doctor’s written opinion confirming she could not attend court.

Russell Carter Sanford Fleming Carter

IGENES ARE IN mn IGENES ARE IN mn TOLEDO

Tune 26 The tce company managers who were on tenerd yesterday are in the county jail pending a decision on the move to escape imprisonment. The local price of tee rapped forty par-cent.

Associated Press Toledo Tce

Entertaining Screen Pair at Odeon Offers Variety

At the Odeon the program features Choosing a Servant and The Wedding in the first half of the week. Cincinnati theater buzz followed last week's showing at Theatarinny. The run plans to tour Univ and local houses, with a note that it is very funny. Girls and children are particularly invited.

Nickisodoon Theatarinny Cincinnati Jeni

Heavy Freight Traffic Delays Mark Busy Rail Route

Rail lines report unusually heavy freight traffic with 150 merchandise cars routed via the MR and the Short Line, causing congestion in the city. Mary O'Tkmnell, five months, daughter of John O'Tkmnell of North, died this morning of beta fever. Funeral services are planned at a church near West ’Jnestny.

BL & OQ Mary John O'Tkmnell North Sly Cross -Vorhehery

Noted figure Winnie Nye jailed after Grascelli incident

Winnie Nye, reputed notenour, linked to prior murder at Northview, was captured with companions near Grascelli. Justice Kollman led a search, Nye and a man were jailed after a grand jury charged them. Nye’s child was sent home as the case proceeds.

Elkins Exempts Pipelines In Senate Action

Washington June 26 The public building bill passed one hour after debate. Senate declined to adopt the conference report on the railroad rate bill with Elkins as conferee opposing wording replacing common carriers with railroads. Conference committee reappointed. Senate canal committee votes 0 to 5 to defer Panama hearings until December postponing nominations.

Associated Wasitington Mnihot Howe Senate Elkins Irginia Union Uist Aie Tillman, Etkine jCublom Panama Wasington Ion Congress Cana Som Iorets

Marriage Licenses Lost in Transcription

Marriage license records show names Grover Dennivan and Flee in May, with Harley E. Kelley and Bartlett as possible associated parties. The legibility issues obscure full spellings and dates.

Grover Dennivan Harley E. Kelley Beinile Bartlett

Marriage of James W. Carter and Nellie Close in Cumberland

James W. Carter of this city and Nellie Close of Eckhart were married in Cumberland on Monday afternoon. Al Lerign at Bridgeport spent Tuesday in the city.

Cumberland James W. Carter Nellie Close Eckiart, 3d Lerign Bridgeport

Arlington hearing reveals details of hotel room incident

The hearing described Eva Hayes, a young woman, found in a hotel room with Wesley Coons and Gregory. A crowd of witnesses testified about events on the night, while Stofler posted bonds and Andy Reed was released. Emma Gregory remains jailed on the case with evolving testimony about the hotel’s reputation.

Thane Tine Aclington Tolei Eva Hayes Raul Abe Sinder Eran Gregory sAudy Teal Wesley Coons Stof Emma Gregory Coon

Epworth League Social Tonight at Gof Methodist Church

The Epworth League hosts a social at Gof Methodist Church tonight at 8 15. The program includes Miss Muhel Fletcher Sala Mr George Lynch Reading Miss Rattoncutter Piano Solo Miss Tonia Swilth Sola and Miss Bese providing parts of the program.

Gof Methodist Muhel Fletcher George Lynch Rattoncutter Tonia Swilth Bese

Pleasant Children’s Party at the Herwicks Home

A very pleasant children's party was given by Mr and Mrs Jery Herwick at their Elk location to celebrate Florence Herwick's birth. Guests included Mary Broadwater Cathleen Hickman Lonnae Garrett Mabel Mivons Genie Jones Elizabeth Tayram Katherine Morrow Porcig Smulle Richard Brooks Paul Jones Reginald Perrill William Jones. Mrs Herwick was aided by Grace Ruby Broadwater Lane Martin and Tana Bradford. Children departed wishing Florence a happy first birthday.

Jery Herwick Let Elk Flornoc’s Mary Broadwater Cathleen Hickman Lonnae Garrett Mabel Mivons Genie Rin Jones Elizabeth Tayram Katherne Thizabeth Morrow Porcig Smulle Richard Brooks Paul Jones Reginald Perrill William Jones Herwick Grace Ruby Broadwater Lane Martin Tana Bradford Florence Smother

Swell Electric Sign Erected For Mail Pouch At Diamond

Bloch Bros of Wielings begin work today on a large electric display ring for Mail Pouch tobacco. The sign will also feature the Diamond tavern, located on the premises, creating a prominent roadside attraction at the Diamond.

Bloch Bros. of Wielings Wiy

Boyle Gase Still On Hearing For Estate Dispute

Hearing on the exp ot Irvin A. Jackson Jr against James F. Boyle, administrator of Martha Rackenn estate, confronted charges he misappropriated funds and mishandled property distribution. The proceeding occupied the Hirt court for several days of testimony and sales.

Irvin A. Jackson, Jr Jas Fr. Boyle Martha Jtackenn

Public Installation of Adoniram Chapter Officers

A public installation of officers of Adoniram Chapter Royal Arch Masons takes place Monday July 2 at 8 o clock. Grand High Priest George M Ford will attend and preside, followed by a banquet for members and guests with a reception to conclude the event.

Herp Adoniram Chaplai Royal Arch Gerge M. Ford Iign

Avenger of Home In The Tombs Rises In Trial Drama

A badly beaten daughter prompts questions about domestic strife and alleged assaults as high profile New York murder case involving Harry K. Thaw and architect Stanford White unfolds. The trial features Thaw’s murder confession, police testimony, and Thaw’s defense, with Mrs Thaw seeking her own court action amid sensational public attention.

Court Session Clears Docket Amid Chancery Debates

Morning at the Venice circuit court featured busy chancery stocks as Judge W. Soot presided over Romine v Romine. Debits remained unsettled in the case of B F Shnifferarth vs Millard Bartfelt. A mortgage payment directive was issued in the Ty fon Kikhbangiy matter against Adaling Biehbaiels with partition proceedings noted in BoM.

Venice da Kircuit Romine B. F. Shnifferarth Millard Bartfelt

West Virginia Bank Statement Report From Clarksburg

The Telegram notes the bank’s financial shown in a final display and reports the institution’s steady progress amid confident patronage from Clarksburg businesspeople. Officers assure efficiency and sound governance as the bank moves forward in its public finances.

Supreme Court Upholds Inquisitors Ruling In One County

The Supreme Court today affirmed a Montgomery County decision invalidating tax inquisitors while reversing a Hamilton County ruling. It upheld the Montgomery position and reversed the Hamilton county verdict in a case about appointed tax inquisitors across counties.

BP Associated Pines Supreme Cent Tex Inquisitors Lid Neon Care Chine Montgomnery Hamilton County Montgomery County Wmart Mintel Jcomecy

Weston locals head to Westin for contested match

Enmick Welch and the Teeal team depart with a mix of players for a contested trip to Weston. Manager Welch withheld the lineup, hinting some young ers may perform in the show "the title Youlay" while Captain Ser may rest the regulars. The event carries regional interest as a test of depth and strategy.

Enmick Welch Teeal Panibey Poe Elusivats Westin Welch Veaville Ely Ser

Chunh Meeting A Thre Dayes Event In Moss Rue

An unclear note describes a meeting involving Chunh over a three day period in Moss Rue. It mentions a person may attend and references a potential veil or cover during the event. The reading is fragmentary and lacks concrete details.

We'man Is Ready TRONPHITEM Tune 26 Wel ter Welman

We meet Welman who arrives early for a polar voyage in a garbled notice. The readable fragments suggest a local item about a person and a planned event on or near June 26, with a quirky spelling style and fragmented phrasing.

Officials in the City Aboard Rail Officials

Bent, general superintendent of the Baltimore Ohio railroad, arrived here Monday from Parkersburg in private car Neo 601 and left Tuesday morning for points along the West Virginia and Pittsburg railroad. He is accompanied by 17, Th. Williams, division superintendent, O. J. Hicksts, division engineer, Wel, Topko nitster carpenter, and other officials.

C.F Bent Baltimarm & Ohio Railroad Parkersburg Sind

Buckhannon Wedding Attended by Local Friends

Lottie Firneworth and Javohite Farnsworth attend a Buckhannon wedding with Mrs and Miss Sime among the guests. The event brought together family friends and relatives for the ceremony and celebrations in Morida, as local attendees confirm.

Migs Lottie Firneworth Javohite Farnsworth Mise Sime

Rush Smiles As Frank Rush Wins Wide Smile Night

A stray fragment recalls a Sunday night event with Mr Rush and Frank Rush, noting a broad smile and a prior race. The text hints at TV concerns and theft claims linked to friends, mentioning welcome moments and a vintage setting. The readable pieces point to a local social gathering and past racing context.

Frank Rush Somahany

Flemington Undertaker Mystery Report Delays Funeral

A fragmentary report from Flemington notes the death of an undertaker named Tom McGlawipy. The text suggests a late discovery and possible involvement in a show or financial matter, hinting at state connections and an unusual funeral arrangement, though details remain unclear.

Tom McGlawipy Flemington

President Here The President Of She Kastan Railrond-Poveet Din

The article notes a visit by the president to a private property in Sand Wre supported by B D Horner. It mentions Sathorn railrond and Topalay in connection with a local event or incident. Further readable details are limited in the fragment.

She Kastan Sathorn Railrond - Poveet Dinkens Sand

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