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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1903
Page
2
The Daily Telegram editorial page fuses local politics and business, urging action on a crematory proposal and garbage, water works, and fire protection. It cites bankers in Fairmont, warns against a third term for a president, and laments slow council progress while urging public input.
Acting mayor Cheri W. H. Cole handles police court duties as Mayor Crile is absent. Dick Criss faces charges for profane language and interference. Allert Mayes pleads not guilty to drunken disorderly conduct and awaits a 7:30 pm hearing. Ear Jow fines a plain drunk, released after payment. Joseph Pominville of Stillwater seeks relief from stomach trouble with Chantharland tablets, praised by Dr. Alex Richard. tablets sold at 50 cents each by G. C. Stone.
A bustling afternoon at the Grand Opera House features Beau Sinmap delivering a witty lecture titled The Sunny Side of Life. Readers are invited to attend tonight as Sinmap, famed for rapid anecdotes and lively delivery, promises an entertaining evening while critics urge caution over theatre and liquor concerns in the city.
The State medical board will meet at Wheeling this year with a May 12 examination date set. Already 125 persons have registered for or will apply for examinations, and more will join daily until the exam time. The large number suggests the largest statewide exam ever conducted by a radical examining board. The district will be especially busy as the board prepares for an active session. Dr. Morgan is the local board member.
Anthony TowenGenera manager of Abe Clarksburg Tredustrial company and Yona Mowers with Perey Williams and Harry DeVanzhn claim timber bought in Dartington South Carolina has been shipped for a railroad trestle project. The parties mention Pelth Hover Still House run and Edna Thompson of Bridsmport with Elizabeth Thompson’s family, plus Kate Glancy in Wikkontiarz as witnesses or connected persons.
Rev Arbuthnot schedules a regular meeting for all adult probationers of the Goll M Fi church. The event is set for this evening at 8 o’clock in the east church hall for the probationers group.
The funeral of Mrs Mary Owens was held Monday at 10 o’clock from the Catholic church. Father OConner conducted the services. Interment was under Holy Cross cemetery. Turton M. Despard traveled to Newbury the following morning to attend after his request.
Jon Lote Te Beauchamp delivered a powerful lecture at the First Presbyterian Church drawing a crowded audience. The distinguished lecturer spoke with wit and pathos on the text What Will You Have Me to Do, in a program directed by Prof. J. Gilbert Johns and warmly received by listeners.
Php Brown and Eugene Mills two colored convicts from McDowell county were moved Saturday from Moanisie penitentiary to the Weston insane asylum. They were under male nurse care. Brown’s insanity was spasmodic and he recently threw bricks at fellow convicts. Miller has been demented and struggles to keep clothes on. Both were serving time for second degree murder with terms of about two and a half years for Brown and between ten and five years for Miller.
Mrs Lee Reger of Jax has been very ill at her Hickton street home. For a time her condition caused despair among friends, but she is somewhat improved and her speedy recovery is hoped for by many.
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