Election Fraud Plans Exposed in Clarksbury Case
A damaged 19th century report reveals a plot by the Harmer party to hinder voter registration and influence the mayoral race in Clarksbury. It alleges plans to press unregistered voters, press factory workers, clerks, and traders to swing the voting outcome and obstruct Harmer opposition on election day. The local council and assessor reportedly intervened to protect citizens and ensure fair registration opportunities for all eligible voters.
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Oder
Harmer
I Harmer
Regi
Counell
Connell
Birkshore
Harmer Filmers
Har Mier
Atar-Chaimber
John Coffman
Harbier
Clarksburg
Clarkaburs
Council
Pew
Arrival of Kitty at Grand Opera House Next Tuesday
C S Williames presents The Arrival of Kitty a comedy success that drew big crowds elsewhere. The production at the Grand Opera House features the same style and noted for its above average wit and lively atmosphere.
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Grand Opera Mouse
C. S. Williames Company
Kitty
Grand Opera House
Moats Row
Prizrens
Iie Focal Sylvalbon Army Com Sale At West Pico Street
A local sale event at West Pico Street occurs Saturday at 1 o'clock. Only ten guns are available for purchase, and the organizers report sales are underway. Rep Le Peters has returned from Alter division where he attended prior duties. The notice mentions a marriage between Ateneler Miss EG Tater and Rev FPL Can GIL at Huntington with Rev TF Holt assisting.
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Pico Street
le. Peters
Alter ‘div
Ateneler
EG Tater
Fpl Can~ Gil
Nestor
Huntington
TF Holt
Fateful Fire Destroys Porter Kester Goods
A Friday fire at a store on a railroad line consumed a hay and part of another belonging to Porter Kester. The blaze damaged a nearby lamp or flare area, with origin linked to a railroad comin. Firefighters fought the blaze but several items were lost.
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Fite
Ora
S Railroad
Hayetark
Amother Belome
Porter Kester
Memorial Window Unveiled at Christ Church Easter Service
A Tiffany stained glass window at Christ Episcopal Church memorializes Waldo & Gon with dates from 1796 to 1904. Mrs Richard T Lowndes funded the gift. The panel depicts Jesus as the way to the Father and features a mountain path signifying faith and salvation.
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Christ Episcopal Church
Richard T. Lowndes
Tiffany Studion
New York
Christ
Frederick Wilso
Dirk
Peasants Burn Roumania Town Amid Turmoil
Report from Vienna dated March 22 describes peasant riots across Roumania. Dorogel was sacked, villagers fled. Cucuten saw four Hungarians killed and thirty wounded. Fourteen peasants died at Delgestie in clash with troops. Sulice destroyed. fate of inhabitants unknown.
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Vienna
Roumania
Dorogel
Cucuten
Delgestie
Sulice
Insurance Agent Locates Here Mr Bi Hammond Joins Southern States Mutual Life
The Southern States Mutual Life Insurance Company announces that Mr Bi Hammond will become a permanent resident and representative in the city. The firm, with capital of 250000 and surplus of 501100, highlights Albert B White as second vice president. The Telegram endorses Hammond as an excellent business gentleman and welcomes him to the city.
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Bi. Hammond
Southern States Mutual Life Lu Surante Company
Charleston
Bam
Albert B. White
Fort
Hammond
Fairmont Defeats Clarksburg Team on Temple Alleys
The Pairmont town team Pri- Jay defeated Clarksburg five at Fairmont. Fairmont led by 23 pins. Scott for Fairmont had the top average across four games while Drake for Clarksburg posted the high score. A rematch is planned in Clarksburg next week.
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Pairmont Vownys
Pri- Jay
Clarksburg
Temple
Fairmont
Scott
Drake
Thaw Defense Examined By New York Court
Reports from New York detail the defense of Thaw and questions about his mental condition. A clerk of the supreme court and Delmas considered appointing a commission to examine him. Delmas cites Thaw's affidavits and letters as part of the proceedings.
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New York
Supreme Court
del- Ails
Delmax
Delmas
Thaw
Millinery Opening Draws Two Thousand At Parsons Souders
More than two thousand guests attended the fifth annual spring opening of the millinery department at Parsons Souders department store. The event featured a reception, Wells orchestral music, and displays of fashionable hats, with the firm reporting record sales for the occasion.
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Parsons Souders
Uhrtyesix Panney Nivdls
Department Wells
Holy Week Services at Local Lutheran Church
Holy week services will be held each evening next week except Monday and Saturday. Pastor will preach on Outside the Kingdom, The Race That Is Set, The Dark Gethsemane, and The Story of the Cross. The Lord's Supper will be celebrated Easter Sunday after the sermons, with Sunday morning’s More Love to Thee. Bruno Marash and Samuel Marash drowned near Meadowbrook last week.
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Olmervea Ap Ueatheran Church
Gethsemane
Bruno Marash
Samuel
Meadowbrook
Deputy Assessor Appoints Two Deputies to Aid Registration
City Assessor Houston G. Young announces two new deputies W. Trimble for the fourth ward and Robert Parsill for the second and likely first. Deputies are already canvassing wards while Young handles registration duties at his office beside the police headquarters.
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Houston G. Young
W. &. Trimble
Robert Parsill
Mr. Young
Sudsy Clarksburg Sunday School Union Forms
Adjourned meeting at First Presbyterian Church on Thursday night approved a constitution for the Clarksburg Sunday School Union. The group aims to unite Sunday school workers, study methods, and uplift all churches. Monthly meetings proposed, with an annual gathering on the last Monday night in April.
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Clarksburg
Tyle
Gordon Meetings Begin Tomorrow in Gordon
Series of religious services led by Madison author and preacher Gordon begin tomorrow. He will speak at 8 D Gordon in the morning and evening at the First Presbyterian Church, with an afternoon session for men at the opera house on The Wages of Sin. He is known for Quiet Talks on Power and Quiet Talk on Prayer, widely published and translated.
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Sablath
D. Gordon
Madison
Aurhor
Evangeliay
Sababth
Heowdil
Presbytery Law Church
Sebbath
Gordon
America
Great Britain
Oliver Twist at the Grand Liver by Murray & Mackey
Oliver Twist was produced by the Murray and Mackey company at the Grind last night. Miss Cornyn as Nancy Sykes impressed with new depth while Bill Sykes and Fagan by Donovan and Hickey were praised as artful performances. The cast delivered eleven renditions and the company earned favorable notices for their portrayal. Tonight The Younger Brothers will be presented before the troupe departs for Wheel ing.
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Oliver Twist
Murray & Mackey
Miss Cornyn
Nancy Sykes
Ari
Mijas Cornyn
Nancy
Bill Sykes
Fagan
Mr. Donovan
Mr. Hickey
Croickshank
Atl
Sperialties
Wheeling
Murry & Mackey Comj
Lenten Services At Christchurch This Holy Week
Lenten services will be held at Christchurch next week including morning sessions at 10 20 a m on Monday Tuesday and Saturday and 4 30 p m on Wednesday Thursday and Friday with 7 30 p m services on remaining days The Rt Rev Dr Peterkin bishop of the diocese will preach at all services from Thursday evening and on Easter day Seats are free and strangers are welcome
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Christchurch
Peterkin
Mate Waisome
Women Call for Mass Convention in Clarksburg
A call issued by local women to meet at First Baptist Church tomorrow at 8:00 p.m. to discuss municipal welfare and reform efforts amid allegations against the current administration. Invited include Tohe Mothers Wives Sisters and Daughters of Clarksburg with plans for prayer and action.
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Clarksburn
Curkshure
First Baptist Church
Marth
Fire Baptist
Love City
Burr Bagsell
Clayton McKeehan
J. D. aieReynolds
Sllue Aah
D. Wodacobs
John Wiliam Strurt
YM. Roggins
J.B. Smith
M. Hood
Harmer
PorMive Ten
Clarkstiire
Clarksburg
Obituary Notice for Arie Porte of Riley Forinty
Arie Porte 27, of Riley Forinty near Baberprine, died this week at Nome of his parenth thie. He had suffered thle dle anne for some time. Interment was mind in the Deed Heldreth ereresard isn RimgAmtT.
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Arie Porte
Riley Forinty
Baberprine
Anne
Driving Violation Leads to Fines in City Court
Harry Jeffers faced a speeding related charge before Mayor Harmer as police court sessions opened this morning. He pled not guilty and was fined Friday evening by police.
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Harry Jeffers
Harmer
Dinorderis
Jownaou
Howe
JAL Sentence For Man And Two Women
A group including Gertrude Moneypenny and Pinnie Nye were arrested on Pinnickinick hill for disorderly conduct after a Friday night arrest. The male suspect was discharged while the three others were fined one dollar each and jailed ten days for default.
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Gertrude Moneypenny
Pinnie Nye
Dallas Lipscomb
W. Harris White
James Harriston
Harry Gordon
Pinnickinick Hill
Harris
More Children Enrolled in Clarkshire School District
Worcester completed the enumeration of school children in Clarkshire district yesterday. Last year’s count was 2202 and this year is expected to exceed 2500, indicating a material rise. Superintendent F G Burdette will report the district’s total to the public.
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Worcester
Clarkshire
Ke View
F. G. Burdette
Go Methodist Church Inspect Mission For Proposed New Church
Guilding committee members led by Judge Charles W. Tynehy left for Columbus to inspect a church as a basis for approving plans for a new Methodist church. Saturday marked payday with the Paramont Cun company and other car firms. the Clark family paid $11,508 in cash.
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Guilding
Charles W. Tynehy Chalman
Mexara
Hugh Jarvie
LK. Richards
Flowers
H. W. Farmer
A. K. Thorn
Columbus
Monument fund grows amid mixed local efforts
Citizens contribute to a planned monument for American soldiers with donations listed from M. Bartlett to Radford Pottery Co. and Clarksburg Opalescent Co. as discussions focus on Harmer’s Park front and Prohibition party tensions loom at a local convention.
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M. J. Barvlett
Mire
Kennedy
Lear & White
Showalter
Strutstoworth
Charles Crommit
Slayton & Bryan
John McGowan
Gash
Sleppy & Warne Co
Huffman
Mr. Hardman
CM. Ralle
Radford Pottery Co
Clarksburg Opalescent Co
Omer
Franchise Franchise Matter Before the Court
The court postponed session until Monday and heard from Hope Natural Gas representatives and area farmers on a fifty year franchise to use public roads for laying pipes. Farmers opposed granting the franchise as the judge considers the case and will announce a decision next Monday.
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Vfl
Alive S. Reynolds
Hope Natural Gas Company
Remains of David Cashen Buried After Freight Train Death
The body of David Cashen killed by a freight train on the B&O railroad arrived in Glen Elk from Grafton Saturday. Funeral services were held at the home of James Cushen, with burial in the T. C. C. F. cemetery. Authorities took no action regarding the death.
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David Cashen
Simpson
Grafton
James Cushen
Glen Elk
Casen
Arrest in City Rail Tunnel Involving Melntyre and Suicide Attempt
LeRoy Melntyre was arrested in the railroad tunnel near Ocean Wines Priday morning by Constable Art Waldn and handed to Constable Reed. The case stems from an alleged assault and a narcotic-related charge connected to Doddridy county. Melntyre remained at work as details emerge while Mrs Gren Laichner recovers from carbonic acid poisoning after a suspected suicide attempt Friday morning.
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LeRoy Melntyre
Ocean Wines
Art Waldn
Thin City
Constabie Reed
Doddridgy
Mundo
Rovietenkink
Doddenter
Cuinty
Meintyre
Csisiable
Fund Vno
Donariane Tomnty
Eintyre
Vane
Gren Laichner
Lindsay Convicted in Quad City Involuntary Manslaughter Case
Claudé Tanasy was convicted Saturday of involuntary manslaughter in the death of his brother, Vane Lindsay, at Lumier port. The trial concluded after testimony from local authorities and witnesses, with sentencing likely set for a future date.
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Claudé Tanasay
Vane Lindsay
Lumier
Port
Tenmonthe
Amateurs Shine At Grand Amateur Night Event
Friday night featured the Grand Amateur contest with a lively audience. Mister Bile Sinnel won a prize for a preferred act while St Margaret Patirs took top honors and Miss Rachael Shakespeare finished third. Brent Night drew interest as well with regional performers and varied selections.
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Prevent Agaion
Miexter
Vocalizalon
Margaret Patirs
Rachael Shakespeare
Flower
Iso
Buch
Mevarletry Anheuser
Reymann
Brent Night
Aiwaldure
Young TV Contest Ends In Court Battle
Fragmentary report indicates John D Young contested Edward B Rolling for a district title with disputes over who abandoned the field. Telegram informs the choice of side remains unclear as Robinson’s appeal moves toward court resolution.
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John D Young
Edward B
Enelaind Young
Eceae We Have Find Informed, Being That the Autornage
Robinson
Ore Cheuit
Cas
Funeral for Mrs Wik ae Perk Held in City
The funeral for Mrs Wik ae Perk, widow of Char FP, was held Friday morning at Tate Bonne. The service was conducted by the Reverend Gott Eutecopel Murch and attended by family and friends in a solemn ceremony.
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Bondar
Tate Bonne
Bao
Gott Eutecopel
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