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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1909

Page

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Boundary dispute contest ends with not guilty verdict

A district boundary case in Clark County concluded with a not guilty verdict. Key figures included Judge Anderson and local residents opposing the proposed realignment. Court actions referenced road and bridge planning with hearings set for March and exonerations granted on tax and valuation issues.

Clark Jetanion Tafternoon Axelson Carlo Michel Doi Suse Watney Olive USC Weitardes Bniers Honon Salem Utne Colt Tene Creck Philipp and Mockiannon Gaiden Somujers City Amy Pirckadh Samporea Road Jandy Dm Tarbert Bago Rich

Veteran Dies After Civil War Service In Wallace

Marlin Wallace of Wallace died aged 68 after a funeral period. He served three years in Company G Third West Virginia Infantry of the Union Army and lived in the county as a farmer. Survived by wife, two sons and one daughter. Known as upright and honest, affiliated with the Baptist church.

Mauiit Marlin Wallace Magiinix Gous Daughine Fe Tinton West Virginia Infantry LNW Mardinal Wallace Jehuveh

Priest killed at Polish church in Newark New Jersey

Three assailants shot and killed Father Sasivausson rector of St Stanislaus Church as masked men attacked during a dispute cited by police. A night watchman was slightly wounded while attempting to intervene. Two suspects were arrested amid the investigation.

Newark. N Srasivausson

Elkins Brother of Columbus Man Dies After Auto Crash

Elkins aged 62 of Columbus Missouri and brother of Senator Stephen B Elkins perished after a car crash on March 14. He had served as postmaster for 16 years in the area and was widely known in local civic circles.

Columbus Mar RK. Elkins Stephen B. Elkins

Burdette Rites Held For Cabell County Pioneer

James R Burdette a longtime Cabell County resident and farmer, born in Monroe County now West Virginia in 1828, died age 70s. Funeral planned Friday at his late residence with burial at Valley Cemetery. Survived by three of four children and his wife, a sixty year Baptist church member.

Jama R Turlette Gay Cale County We Va Irlay Burdette Cabell County Genenibrier Allance Delow Alderson Monrad County Virginia Weal Tatnam County Vasy Jang Burdett Poatomee Putnam James HR Alexandyr Mars Thurdetts Monroe County Amhurst County William Bap Hette John Burdette Asoo Meurdétty Aga Elizabeth Winampung Eiizabeth Liantote Culeppen Souris Mae le Murdette Xehuvly Clarkesbie MF Murdette The Baptist Church

New Well Drilling Begins on McGraw O&G Holdings

Drilling has started on the Juba Whitescarver farm beyond Prunty town within 2,500 acres acquired by The Pilindel pula Company for Home Oil & Gas Comming. The well targets 2,500 feet, with experts predicting productive yields. if successful, further wells will be pursued immediately.

Grafton Mae Home Oil & Gas Juba Pruntytown McGraw Developments Pilindelpula Company Home Company Gay

Gov Glassiock appoints board members for June start

Gov. Glassiock will appoint the board members on April 1. Their term begins June 4. The list includes Amuirete Witeon, Thumke EL Hodges, Swearingen, Joan T. Harris, Newton Ua di, J. Saikin, Terri Alte, and others from Charleston and nearby counties.

Charleston W. Va Glassiock Wontep Veture Aneuos Plains Auniirete Witeon Neva Thumke EL Hodges Meteor Cy Swearingen Joan T. Harris Stkesom Newton Uadi J. 3Aikin Terri Alte Com Wetnel Niterton County Methin Kepner Dirdd Dek

Meeting for the Public Bank Stock Association

A meeting is scheduled in the afternoon for the Clarkslines Potty Sd Pee Sherk Association with officers or directors to attend. Attendees are urged to be present at 4 o clock. The event concerns outside ar banking stock company and related matters.

Unclear text charges involving Indiana company and 1599 rates

Fragmentary report notes pending indictments against a company of Indiana and government actions. It mentions a jury and a judge, with references to a Whiting to East St Louis route and a dispute over lawful rates in 1599.

Suuidara Indiana Farecyold Ang Anderson Euat East St Louis

Mugwumps Fight Over Citizen League Ticket

Vague report cites discontent within the Citizen's League as factions clash over a candidate. References to signs, signatures, and public support suggest internal disputes and scrutiny of the ticket's viability.

Wounded Elkins Woman Dies After Gunshot Accident

A misread incident from Pendleton County reports Miss Mervie Kelster shooting herself during a hunting mishap near Read Grok after a log toppled. She was transported to a hospital where doctors attempted to save her but she died.

Elkins Mervie Kelster John D. Ketutar Pendleton County Sir

Funeral Service For Showalter Held At West Main Street Home

A funeral was held Wednesday at 330 o'clock at the residence of Ceormn W. Denon on West Main Street for Showalter. The services were conducted by Contactor and included tributes from local attendees. Medical examiner notes and sparse details preceded a modest processional through the town.

Ellen Tulle GC Hell Ceormn W. Denon West Main Street Phowalter Jibo Vurlatowar Inne Staeanle Cretery

Parkersburg Friday Basketball Clash With T HS

Parkersburg hosts a Friday basketball game as Clarksimrs face T HS in a high school matchup. The article notes ties and potential cheating concerns surrounding the event.

Clarksimrs Parkersburg T. HS

Marshell 410d Sepa Apr Tmitigsstiow at Weert

A fragmented OCR note mentions Marshell 410d Sepa Apr Tmitigsstiow at Weert with unclear context and missing details regarding dates or events. The readable elements name a place Weert and a group or term Marshell with mixed characters.

Marshell Weert

Tornado Death Toll Rises Quickly

Tornado reports show a rising death toll as crews search affected areas. Details remain incomplete with scattered survivors and ongoing rescue operations amid severe weather.

James Finds Home for a Little Girl Murder Case

Fragmented report describes a murder case with an arrest in Ritchie county. It notes a detainee named Hickum connected to requests for bond and letters from victims or relatives. The text mentions a trial date and previous applications for bail, with unclear details.

Tornado Toll In Georgia Angers Nation And West Virginia Talk

Fragmented report recounts fatalities in Georgia and injuries across Alabama towns. The piece notes political fallout and mentions West Virginia Republicans discussing appointments and support for President Taft amid disaster coverage.

State University Summer Session Opens June 23

Bulletin announces a eight day summer session starting June 23 and running to July 2 with a full program of regular features, new courses, and special lectures. It highlights university laboratories in chemistry botany physics agriculture geology and nature study as major attractions for teachers and students.

the State University Ofsmien Canoch America Hess Sefentife Studien

Mayoral and council slate in Parkersburg primary

Residents cast ballots in a Republican primary selecting a mayor candidate Pedigo a city collector Hennox and council candidates for eight wards led by W T Rittenhouse T P Dinhar H P Bott P L Jones Young and Frank Heydenreich Dr A Ky Ross and J W Whittaich listed among contenders in the election results.

Parkersburg Mar Gily Jacks Henniox Attairs Dickel W. T. Rittenhoue H. P. Bott P. L. Jones T. Young Frank Heydenreich A. Ky Ross J. W. Whittaich

Sterling Cross divorce verdict grants husband custody

Edinburg March 19 Lord Guturié grants Stirling Cross divorce. He awards custody of the children to the husband and denies the Crow petition. Mrs Sterling formerly married to String Was Clara Elza Seth Taylor an American show girl.

Edinburg Stirling-Cross Lord Guturié Sterling String Clara Elza Seth Taylor

Miner's Wife Dies in Clarksyare Hospital

Mrs. Catherine Verdliing, wife of Vrank Verdilian of Solon mine employment, died Wednesday morning in Clarksyare hospital from garatyrs after jong Mines. She was 42 years old, survived by husband, ten van, three brothers and two aistem. Funeral and burial plans set for this city this afternoon with services at Clifford-Geremnehanel von bertal Noty Crone cemetery.

Catherine Verdliing Vrank Verdilian Solon Clarksyare Garatyrs Jong Mines Ste Tenvan Dela Im Thia City Srevicew Clifford-Qeremnehanel von Bertal Noty Crone

Five Drown In Alabama River Tragedy

A brief report notes five people drown when a vessel capsized in the Alabama River. Rescue teams search the area as authorities investigate the incident and determine the cause.

Inspection Charleston West Virginia National Guard Plan

An inspection tour for the West Virginia National Guard will begin in Charleston in April and end in Martinsburg in March. Captain Miller of the 24th United States Infantry is detailed for duty in the state and will accompany Major Lively of Fairmont, the state inspector. The team will reach Palmont on April 14 for two days and then be in Martinsburg on April 20, with troops showing at a parade and prices listed for company displays.

Charleston Virgins National Guard Plaece Martinsburg Tni Miller 24Th United States Infantry Duy Lively Fairmont Palmont Otsrnaburk Kok

Inv the second series scores in York pool tournament

The report describes a boxing style pool tournament at York with players like Samuel Brown and Frank McDonnell, noting a final score of 104 to 50 and 32 to 4 in separate matches. Additional references to players Guy-Zing and Corke appear without clear context or outcomes.

York Dillard

Official in Office Visit Report from Ouster Bay

March 14 report notes Aciy un yacked vy tis sum. Rermd. &President Themtore foomvelt today. paid ja ist to New York city. Ti we a Pered tir wil eit sive omen of tie 4 whim he & on ampciede ator.

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Burned to Death At Aluany Ky

Report from Aluany Kentucky on March 16 states Millard Pitman and another person perished in a fire. Firefighters battled flames as the building collapsed, leaving two fatalities and extensive damage.

Aluany The Wte St Millard Pitman

Reappointment Debate in Charleston on Adjutant General Choice

In Charleston the governor faces questions over appointing Noyes as adjutant general and whether the appointment will stand under a proposed military code. The code would abolish the current post and shift duties to the silent general, with a $3600 salary and a one year term in the National Guard structure.

Charleston Mayernor W. Ti Glasscock Alate Améed Glasmponic Aljuuant Gelitat National Guard Association TéxiMalire Burlew Ditscon Haken Guard Fatlon

Fire at Well Damages Oil Farm Near Shinnston

A blaze at the Nay farm near Shinnston at 8 50 p m damaged two oil tanks and 65 barrels of oil. Two intruders, caught attempting to siphon current from a tank, fled after lighting a lantern. No injuries reported. authorities estimate about 000 in losses.

Miele Taffery Derrick Boe

Round Table Clarkabwny Teaching Preparations

The Monongahela Valley program outlines a schedule of meetings and sections. It lists Friday attendance and various time slots including interminglating and grief lines with school sections and lectures noted at auditoriums and bays.

Teachin Monongahels Valley

Generat Gareye Weth Beare Throngs Dense Audience

Dense crowds gather around a figures in a public event titled Generat Gareye Weth Beare. Officials estimate large attendance and note heightened security as speakers address the crowd.

Ewon Gareye Weth Beare

Movements Reported at Mission Parish Rectory

Fragmentary OCR notes reference changes at a church rectory involving Reverend figures and local clergy. The readable portion mentions a case or dispute connected to the priest and a relocation or appointment near a parish, with no clear dates or full names.

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