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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1906
Page
1
City officials discuss paying off debt as Council approves condemnations and street light installations. Agreements cover street grades, a 160 foot water line, and a carnival permit while setting aside funds and authorizing transfers.
Street cars to run by August 1 as council discusses road and sidewalk projects. Officials report petitions for new homes and brick sidewalks, and the gas lines along Monticello avenue. Mayor urges written committee reports and cost estimates, with several traffic and property actions approved. Traction officials from Fairmont inspect the Short Dine route and plan a line into the city, with service expected by August.
Petit jurors for the tune term of circuit court were drawn Friday evening and will report on Friday, June 15 for duty. The list includes numerous names such as J. M. Garrett, Eli Stout, J. A. Campbell, Charles Jauh hom, George W. Pace, George W. Willime, W. M. Byrn, John W. Flanigan, James Allen, and others in the community.
The graduation and closing exercises of the Wilsonburg school with Miss Katherine Shinn as principal were largely attended Friday evening. Graduates showed marked ability and mental training, and all participants acquitted themselves creditably. The term was successful and teachers earned patrons gratitude for their good work.
Henry Robinson and his son Charles visit Clarkburg with W. B. Ross the printer. Robinson, brother in law of Ross, once ran a store in the Twin Building area and moved west in 1872 to Deadwood City South Dakota. They traveled via Washington to attend Supreme Court matters and return to see Ross.
An amateur billiard tournament is underway at the Trader's parlors. Twelve top city players have formed a pool of thirty dollars to contest for three prizes. The winner receives a fifteen dollar purse, the second a ten dollar note, and the third five dollars.
For two consecutive mornings no cases were brought in police court as officers reported no arrests or nets to process. The quiet period unsettles officials who anticipate a full docket soon, with court activity expected to resume Monday morning.
Webster resident GE Bartlett graduates with honors from Broaddus Institute in 1902 and will graduate from Brocknell University in June. He is one of ten graduates selected to deliver the commencement address. The United Commercial Travelers plan to attend the eight state convention in Smith Hall. The text notes candidates for the Galion area.
A coroner's inquest opened at 10:15 a m into the death of Robert Ferrell and the wounding of Ben Gill and Cleveland Smith after a Thursday night clash in Reynolds addition. Wattie Rymer testified he fired no gun. others described mob violence with multiple shots and threats while Gill and Smith sought aid from nearby witnesses.
Ten people died and about twenty were injured when a Pennsylvania railroad collision near Cloverly Junction last night disrupted rail service. Names include J. W. Fagner and LW Cox among the dead, with J.C. Scott among the injured.
Police dispersed a crowd of strangers near the Catholic bridge late Friday night. Chief Scott directed officers to arrest or disperse the group perceived as planning a highway robbery. they broke up the gathering without major difficulty.
The first game of the season between the Graf team and the Clarksburg team is set for 2 o'clock at Union Park Bell Grounds. Fans are urged to attend and support the squads, with hopes for a spirited debut and fair play from both sides.
Showalter addressed a Baptist anniversary in Ohio on May 16 and 82, with remarks attended by Mineshees het night in their Teyeva DB. Dr. J Kilfien and others joined the event, following E regular fesew.
The annual State Federation of Labor convention opens in Wheeling Tuesday at 9 o'clock in the C V Mand 1 A hall. Mayor Schmidt welcomes visitors, with W F Welch replying. The program includes prayer, open sessions, social events, and speeches by Nugent and Riley. Violin vaudeville acts and theater performers will entertain, with a meal prepared by Caterer Simpson.
Mrs. Homer E. Jackson led pupils in a uniform and refined program at a public recital Saturday afternoon in the Walter St hall. The auditorium was filled with friends and the teacher's supporters, and the event reflected the pupils' skill and training in music.
A story from Mangre geh recounts Miss Josie ML Fletcher shot during an escape attempt by Lawrence Castle, just released from the penitentiary. He fired on her on a Frilly evening but did not kill. investigators note motives centered on revenge as Castle fled on a night train.
A goodly company of Epworthians met in the Goff Chapel lecture room for a league election and social night. Officers were chosen for one year beginning July 1 including President L K Tichands, Secretary Miss Paul Shiwaller, Treasurer Raymond Lockwood, and four vice presidents across departments. A literary program followed with applause and a final social hour of coffee before departure.
Ministers and others pledge a strong protest against Sunday baseball and seek to prevent it if possible. The Telegram quoted leaders saying they will continue to oppose the practice and urge Catholic and Protestant groups to join the demonstrations.
Fragmentary OCR yields a brief item mentioning Brent and a funeral on Thursday with unclear location and details. Names and exact terms are partially unreadable. Further context is unavailable from the legible text.
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