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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1903

Page

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Three Men Held After Fatal Cottrill Killing At Daugherty Home

Witnesses describe a chaotic night ending in Ernest Cottrill’s death from a knife wound near the Daugherty residence. Testimony places Daugherty, Greathouse, and Hanschumakers at the scene amid drinking and a dispute over hosting guests. Police investigations continue as the jury hears conflicting accounts of a confrontation and attempted assault.

Caris Ernest Cottrell Selon ‘Peck Bensoet Daugherty Osar Rat House George Wiliam Haisdhumaker Daugherty Cottrill Max Howe Abe John Caswell Font Mine Cassel Hanselitinskers Greathouse Tanac Gillespie Tiar Daugherty Rootine Thesenild Midale Tine Daugerty Indove Lloyd Johmson Mihoo Howe Five Hint Tim Taugherty Jadaw Mary Daugherty Samuel Daugherty Sarah Moore Sallan Citteil Daugherty Howe Trmal Capsell Hire Tau Hinteret Imal Johnnan George Hanehhumaker

Baltimore and Ohio Plans New Branch Line Soon

A new B and O branch from Belington to Chesapeake Bay seems set for immediate construction. The line aims to carry freight, offering the shortest, best grade route and substantial savings by routing freight from New Martinsville to the coast via the new link. The project is described as a foregone conclusion.

Baltimore and Ohio Belington Chesapeake Key New Martinsville Thin City Tide Water

Elks Minstrel Show Planned for Weston

The Elks announce a minstrel show for Weston next Friday evening at the Gim en opera houses. Members will hold two or more rehearsals next week and consider a further performance in Fairmont, location yet undecided.

Clarksburg Lodge of the Elks Theis Minstrel Show Camden Theater Weston Elks Mainstre Oomutitier Gimen Fairmont Hose

Installation Service for Me Thee OWRution Endeavor Officers

At 7 30 o'clock this evening the newly elected officers of the Me thee OWRution Endeavor location of the First Church will be installed in a special service led by Rev RT McD. New members joining the Senior society will be publicly relocated. All society members are urged to attend and are invited. Morgantown will not have citrus this year due to congestion issues with the B&O and related restrictions.

Clivegh RT McD Morgantown

Battlefield Guide lecture on Gettysburg by J Warren Gillert

The State Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic hosted a closing event by Professor J Warren Gillert on The Gettysburg Battlefield. His illustrated lecture, using stereopticon and photographs, traced the battle, monuments, and regimental memories with vivid maps and prewar images.

J. Warren Gillert Grand Army the Republic Loa! Post Amuel Grand Army of the Ripobtie Gilde Gettysburg Itis Derze Tukin

Fairmont Transit Plans Eye New Car Line To Grounds

The Falmouth Times reports talks of a Vine streetcar route from a central city area to the fair grounds and possibly beyond to Tameville, Rivesvilly, and other towns. Advocates urge converting the old pleasure place into a park to keep it open year round and improve traffic. Details on exact routes remain unclear. a loop could use Ogden and Maple avenues. The Larnsville line would run from the fast rounds to Buffalo Creek then wind to the hill and into the town’s north side.

Fairmont Falmouth Ogden Avenue Maple Avenue Larnsville Olf Buffalo Creek

Short-Change Trick Headlines Robbery Case in City

A man named Charles Carter was tied by the city police for a short change scheme involving a violin and earrings. He offered to buy one item and swindled the owner out of money, then fled to avoid payment. He faced a May court appearance and was fined 215 with costs after police testimony.

Charles Carter Chit Howe Ana Haymal

Four Handsome Dwellings Begin on Chowtamt Street

The ex-shniit donce begins a new housing project on Chowtamt Street this morning. The firm Holmbow 4 has the contract and will oversee the preparations. The plan includes full conveniences and a scheduled completion by the target date.

Chestnut Street Sherif Jones Shniit Awellini Chowtamt Street Holmbow 4 Daz

CG TO IOWA TO LIVE

Mr ani Stow and Ritter Institute tor ny depart for Des Moines to take up permanent residence in Tomdrramts Mire There people live The move follows years of residence The Ritter family are described as prominent in Des Moines and plan to display blooded Bailly dogs in a public display or competition

Ani Stow Ritter Des Moines Tows Tomdrramts Mire St Charlton Totel

Death of Mrs Wiseman at Shine hotel

Mrs Johm Wiseman died at Shine town hotel from consumption. Funeral services were held, with interment at the Odd Fellows cemetery in their town.

Johm Wisemam Wiseman Shine Tom Tigher Bayles Odd Fellows Cemetery

Burglary Report At Ames Post Office

Thieves broke into the Ames post office early yesterday, taking more than $800 in cash and stamps. A careful investigation by postal authorities is under way, with clues pointing to experienced burglars who entered through the rear and opened the safe silently without waking residents.

Ames U.S Turkerbirs Adams Ruwemenport

Two Weeks in the Holy City at Local Church Event

The Epe worth enagme of the Goff E church hosts an inter church entertainment this evening at 6 o clock. Rev Wilklan M Haden of the Wire Presbyterian will present a program titled two Weeks in the Holy City followed by free refreshments. All are invited.

At & O'Stock Wilk Lan M. Haden Wire Presbyterian Holy

West Virginia Charters and Miscellaneous Notices

Charters issued for Round Bottom Cask and Coke company Stognviky WV capital 854000 with J W Wiley W FiaTE and John Rerstackdm of Svolt- Inte. The Mar Millhur company Elkins capital 40000 incorporators Daniel E McAlbon Tumew Barret Bromtberry Md Mugh AJ McMillen Jak P McAiallen Andrew Hogg of Yarsetadort WV. Book Apafia from secretary of state office shows April standings. Chom hospital staff resignations at Harrison county hospital. duties move to Fairmont.

Round Bottom Cask & Coke Company Stognviky Tim Iniine Ceva Amet Nantracutre Paluce Wate Thumdulph W. Va Daniel E- McAlbon Sain

Triangulation work expands in West Virginia surveys

The United States Geological Survey extended triangulation across West Virginia in 3902 to support primary control for topographic mapping. About 220 square minutes of quadrangles were triangulated including Cabell, Wayne, and Lincoln counties with multiple quadrangles targeted through May to August. The work, led by Mr. Inize Tatum of the U S Geological Survey, informs changes to the Baltimore and Ohio passenger train schedule and future rail accommodations across the state.

Virginia United States Geological Area Thie Cabell Wagsne Lincoln Braxtoner Gilmer Tucker County Awene Marion Wetzel Ekareil Cal Maryiend Ohio Parkersburg Hunt Juston Tultel Inize Tatum Ool Uy Unit. of States

Grand Jury Indicts Local Striker Leaders in Charleston May Day Incident

Raleigh grant indicts John Laing and Grant Stewart Hurt for Sounder in the theodogepe For Leiling loi. Arlene and other named strikers face charges as Deputy Marshes Cu ninghaan and Stuimere detain suspects. Bail set. Cunninghate and Suimmirra accused of violating Judge Kattan injunction amid a tense protest scene.

Charleston Raleigh Grant Y Hag John Laing Grant Stewart Hurt Leiling Loi Arlene AT Kinsvillee Cuninghaan Stuimere Cunasinghann Suimmirra

Insanity Charge in Tambert’s Itum Case

A court Friday set bail after Calfmar of Tambert’s Itum faced an insanity warrant. The suspect remains in custody as authorities pursue trial details. The case references the West China region and mentions a medical plan by LiverTech Whe, with a potential publication by Gamberlain.

Bertinge Stan Titan Witen von Ptm Poesia Try Gamberlain's Ani LiverTech Gia Tome Ban

Enjoyable Affair at Dance Featuring Notable Local Figures

A vibrant evening dance directed by Moan, Stator and Early delighted attendees. Guests praised the performance by Prof. Notts Ingescaubensy and honored Cumberland, Maryland’s Mr. Theo T. Stainbury as a former key organizer.

Nott Dane Ingescaubensy Moan Stator Early Theo T. Stainbury Cumberland Maryland

Marriage License Issued in Calm Clerk Case

A marriage license was issued by Clerk Ginelos El Halden to the couple Verturtland and Hessie Bhkewett in a routine civic action recorded amid local notices. The filing confirms the names and formal approval of the union.

Tinsees Bannd Byt Ginelos EL Halden Verturtland Hessie Bhkewett

Names change amid Baltimore and Thio spelling circular

A newspaper report describes a city circular ordering name changes to align with similar local names. The final action, dated yesterday, will affect residents and official references, including towns like Mannington and Bellion, with delays and implementation details to follow.

Eyterns Batimore Uukerwooyl Ant Belltoot Detter Agtan Mannington Tausdriss Mtr Yawtender

Damage suit and railway company case details noted

Fragmentary OCR mentions a damage suit involving a railway company and Vermont in a court setting in Spain. It references injury, a claimant, and a hearing, but readable facts are limited to a legal action concerning an injury and a railway firm. Names and precise locations are unclear.

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