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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1908

Page

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West Virginia to Form Coal Mining Institute

A meeting led by Hanford in Morgantown plans a state coal mining institute. Attendees include mine operators and engineers from across West Virginia to promote education, cooperation and a permanent organizational structure. Names mentioned: J. B. Hanford president, J. S. Cummings secretary, with speakers from the US Geological Survey and university engineers.

Hanford Mortal Court House Aining Tony Detarrea West Virginia Pordenoo Thie Institute Cummings Progran Fay Loek Robinson Virgin Rosa J.B. Hanford Manington John 8. Cummings Tunnelton Gr. Payne Ross Charleston Dw Paull Dhet Wine Perhinnen Dongises Ot Clarkshurs Tne Questlor Coal Mining Institute of West Virginia

Fines Imposed By The Mayor In Drunkenness Cases

Frank Trown faced police court for third drunkenness offense and was fined 7.10 and costs. Jamies Hunter testified Brown assaulted him, claiming Brown tried to take his wife. Brown could not pay and was sent to jail. Other defendants included Daviy fined 3 dollars, cost. Harman fined but unable to pay. Drummonds jailed for nonpayment of 6 dollars. Clarence Clark fined 3 dollars for gambling den activity. Frank Horn and Frank Carpenter failed to appear after bail set. Abe Scott paid 1.60 on a drunkenness charge.

Frank Trown Polie Court Costa Jamies Hunter Switnens Brown Unter Redwn Wroot Munter D. Daviy W. Harman Bat Drummonds Clarence Clark Tom Scott Wightott Era Lowne Frank Horn Frank Carpenter Abe Scott Hia Umearande Lentini

New Hotel Rooms Added to Traders Hotel

Proprietor J. G. Beal has finished and fitted up additional rooms for occupancy at Traders hotel. The Grand Opera House rooms are now ready with new furniture and sound upkeep. Mr Read reports growing patronage and expects further expansions as demand rises.

J. G. Beal Traders Hotel Read

Mine Fight At Barton Camp Ends In Fatal Shootings

June 29 at a Barton mining camp a quarrel led to gunfire. Mike Marti killed Trim Aloe and fatally wounded Michael Kuk and Michael Pratke. Two others were wounded and Katrik was arrested.

Bringeport Barton Tear Here Mike Marti Trim Aloe Michael Kuk Michael Pratke Katrik

Three New Students Enroll at West Virginia Business College

Three new students enrolled at the West Virgins Business College on Monday. The newcomers are Guy Leonard of Grafton, Mrs Mixhet Green of kins, and Wactus Lowther of Clare.

West Virgins Business College Guy Leonard Grafton Mixhet Green Kins Wactus Lowther Clare

Swisher Backed by Mining Leader In West Virginia Race

Interview with Jacob Ross portrays Swisher as favored for the Republican gubernatorial nomination and predicts victory on the Fiat ballot. Ross, West Virginia mine department aide and State University alumnus, argues mining support will rally behind Swisher at the Charleston convention.

Swisher Jacob Ross West Virginia Stile Mining Institute Ross State University J. W. Paul Department of Mines Charleston Hls Roza Eutire Hat Swisher West Virginia School of Mines Columbia University New York City Columbia West Vine Rala Scheher Gotlem Swinder Sealnst

West Virginia Governor Candidate Praised by Supporters

Supporters hail a West Virginian as a capable leader saying he would be the able governor, with pride in native roots and broad liberal views. They cite his appeal to diverse citizens and vow to represent both state and country as chief executive while stressing coal industry and regional development.

Atkinson West’ Virkida White West Vir- Coals Belda West Virginia Norts United States Matt Pawlt United States Geological Survey Parker U. S. Geometral Survey Keightey Fell Kaven Ana White Mita Atate Auc Wes George W Iam Alpo Union Chiirman Aria Kay Hardewood Timber Sam Rod Pennsylvania Prent Naures Ilva Cagltallem Krest Statena Ue Charlés Sopel

Remains of Hall to be removed for Mansington funeral

The remains of M. L. Hall Hope Gan Compans superintendent killed by a train in Weston Sunday will arrive this evening. From the Weston train the body will go by trolley to Mansington where the funeral is planned for Tuesday. Burial will be at Joewurn.

M. L. Hall Hope Gan Compans Weston Manington Masningroe

Moose Officers to Be Installed in Hofman Hall Tonight

Loyal Order of Moose officers from Clarksburg will be installed in Hofman Hall with initiation rites. Nathan Divvens of Uniontown to install and administer the obligations, with Brother B. Marshall of Uniontown Lodge aiding. Brass band from out town to greet members. local boys urged to muster at Waldo hotel at 7:00 a.m. sharp and march to Hoffman Hall. Gratton applicants arrive on the 6.08 p.m. train. several boys to volunteer for initiation.

Hofman Hall Clarksburg Loyal Order of Moons Nathan Divvens Uniontown AJL Waldo Hotel Hoffman Hall Gratton

Breaks Jaw Incident Sparks Trial In Jol

Mt Clare resident Harry Rowand awaits trial for allegedly breaking Maxwell’s jaw during a Saturday night confrontation. justice Abraham Carper released warrant against Rowand and T M Builivan. Separately, 25 year old Mr Most Hail died after being struck by a West Virginia and Pennsylvanian train at Machpelah near Weston while working as a foreman for Hope Gas Co.

Harry Rowand Mt Clare Jol Astaniard Maxwell Duntee GH Gordon Maxwall Abraham Carper Rowand T. M. Builivan Smr Stonington W. Va Machpelah Weston Hope Gas Company Camden

Banker Dies in Dayton Age 29

John McIntyre, a prospective merchant and president of the Third National Bank, died in Dayton. He was 29 years old and had been active in local finance circles.

Dayton O. Jums John McIntyre Third National Bank Wea Pry

Insurance loan scheme alleged by Alabama trust company

Plaintiffs claim the Standard Trust Company of Alabama collected premiums from borrowers ranging 18 to 72 dollars and misrepresented qualifications. They allege state territory issues and improper agency appointments, with loans not receivable until ordinary order of application and dues halted after 80 months. The firm allegedly built up a 2000 dollar premium intake in the local building and loan affair.

United States Standard ‘Trust Company Alabama

Funeral Held for Mrs. Paul Hornor in Paint

The funeral for Mrs. Paul Hornor was held Monday at 2 PM at her Paint home with Rev. Roy Dey Stelle of the Baptist church officiating. Burial followed in Masonic cemetery. She died Saturday afternoon after an arm injury from a blood clot. She is survived by her husband and a newborn baby boy ten days old, plus her parents Mr. and Mrs. James J. Allen and many friends. She was 22.

Paul Hornor Serryiick Paint Roy Dey Stelle The Baptist Church Masonic Cemetery Horner Yaby James J. Allen

Buy City Market Changes Hands in Local Purchase

D A Godfrey and J W Thorn have bought the Cy Market west of Talesram office and assume management. They plan a modern store with nine full lines of goods and improved service. The new owners, described as enterprising gentlemen, forecast strong business prospects.

D. A. Godfrey J. W.thorn Talesram Mr. Godfrey

Fourth of July Games at Tenmile Pump Station

The community plans a big Fourth of July celebration at the Tenmile pump station with two morning and afternoon ball games. Katyielien meets Tenmile in the forenoon and Franks tun faces Tenmile in the afternoon. Refreshments will be served on the grounds.

Phera Frank

Mrs Tichenatl Claimed by Hasty Consumption

Mrs Mertha Rubb Tehenal of Adamsion died at 12 16 PM Monday at her home from hasty consumption. She was the wife of Wallace W Tichenslant, 21, and no children survive. Burial will be in Greenison Cemetery.

Mertha Rubb ‘Tehenal Adamsion Wallace W Tichenslant Greenison Cemetry

Also Mentioned on This Page

State Coal Mining Institute Made Tke Haga Larue al- Stecht Farmer Hnter Cian Lee Geo. W. Atkinson Hunter GOV SWS Remus! He New Mining Institute Mannington ML. Hall Lund Standard Trust Company of Alabama Paul S. Hornor BUY City Market Godfrey and Thorn Tenmile
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