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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1903
Page
1
Report details a burglary at a two story home of Charley Har smerchant in Point Comfort. Thieves chloroformed residents, ransacked rooms, and stole dry goods, a revolver, money, and a Turkish chain watch. Total value about 130 dollars. No clues or tracks near the ladder. Residents awakened but unharmed.
The bulletin notes grass short in Harrison wheat in fair condition and fruit mostly killed with little corn planted. Plowing and sowing of potatoes underway. some areas report poor grain growth and variable yields. Tyler and other stations report gardens emerging slowly while weather hinders full field work.
The report outlines considerable oil development in adjoining counties with multiple wells completed or drilling in progress. Notable lines include PennayTrania No 37 on the Robinson tract, Meburrel pimper production, Gordon sant Theanne company on Alleliee farm, and other wells in Marion Lewis and Wetzel counties. Companies referenced include South Penn Oil, Sanpuel Latel, Lewis county’s Sontilh Tessie Vereen area, and Hope Natural Gas along with FF. firmivell & Co.
The lay delegate election produced a confusing result with a sudden withdrawal of a top candidate and a clear second, Dr. Mowers, named as the alternate. Names listed include BOX Flowers, Et Khervey, Ws Harm ALK, Thorne, and Mesinder associated with the outcome.
Arrangements completed with A. E. Dickinson of Riverside Bridge Company Wheels ing by the board of Larksburg Industrial company to build a bridge over Hike Crook from Main Street extension to the Industrial land. The industrial people will complete the contract by November first with the homemapany and bridge company providing superstructure. Total cost estimated at 48 thousand dollars, 25 thousand of which relates to the superstructure. Work to begin immediately while George Rogen of Ms. Clapi visits the city.
A major damage suit targets the Kingwood Coal interests and railroad J H Weaver, seeking a just percentage of coal cars and large damages. Judge Nathan Goff will hear the case in federal court, amid discrimination claims and uncertain monthly sums. Rev Thomas W Cooke resigns as rector of Christ Protestant Episcopal Church due to excessive duties and illness, planning rest before returning to ministry.
Constable Davis with George Hansdumaker, William Hanselmaker, and Oscar Gemithouse arrested Curtis near the Waldo hotel on a murder warrant. Curtis resisted as a wagon sped by, but Davis pursued, captured him, and jailed him at Lewis County jail along with two associates who were part of the night’s alleged party.
Guy Lister, named in a warrant by Squire Samuel W. Gonton, faces shooting at A. Graves with intent to kill. Arrested at 10 in the morning at his brother in law Mr. Davis home depot. Bond set at 500, he remains jailed awaiting further grand jury action. transfer planned to Westin state. Mr and Mrs Hepburn with their children depart for Missouri to establish a new home.
Mrs Bessie Compton and Mr Justin M Carskaden to wed at the bride’s parents home in Grafton on June 2 at 10 15. The couple will honeymoon two weeks visiting Toledo and nearby points after a train departure tonight. Carskaden is a Clarksbury business man with Pattee Furniture.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a clergyman facing interruption and plan to prepare for entry work against Dr Cooke, rector of a local church for five years. The text mentions duties at the Armenian Protestant Episcopal church in Washington and a return to Mullery Street with a newly married couple, in Clarksburg.
Aquaernige Hens aged 33 and Toetreared Hinmprad Fairsards aged 25, both natives of the county, have been issued marriage licenses.
Contractors near Grafton pledge three weeks to deploy a large force to build the Pittsburg to Belington line. A.M. Volz, tied to Wabash projects, will head three camps, establishing Grafton as the headquarters. Routes considered include a riverbank path or a Western tunnel entry, affecting local properties and nearby fairgrounds.
Miss Alice Fleming, daughter of Sheriff John A. Fleming, escaped unharmed after a garment caught fire while she was alone at her home on Mut... street. A flare-up began in her sleeve, but quick action by a passerby or resident stopped the blaze and prevented injuries.
The body of Towner, a man knocked from a fight car into the Tug River at Grafton on April 28, was recovered in the river below the bridge last evening. The remains were moved here for a funeral and were accompanied by Totus lodge from Coftem. A reward had been offered for the recovery. The case involves local business and court matters, with multiple mentions of individuals and locations.
Polisl miner Jot Makowsky fatally injured in Fairmont Coal Company's mine at Glen Falls. A fall of slate and coal loosened from a rock, striking his back, led to fatal injuries. He died at Miners Hospital in Fairmont Wednesday night after transfer for burial arrangements. Remains were sent to Clarkshare. funeral services conducted at the Catholic church with burial in Finly Crile cemetery.
The streetcar service will shift to an eight minute headway starting next month, replacing the previous fifteen minute interval. Cars will run to and from the depot every fourteen minutes while the second car from the factory and an additional summer car arrive. exact service to the park remains undecided.
A fragmented report records an injury when a person named Amy Ryan, employed on a bolt plant, tripped and fell on the foot during a visit to Salem. Witnesses and medical staff attended, with the incident noted for potential follow up.
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