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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1908

Page

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Court to Call Grime Docket Indictments Returned

Grand jury returns indictments with a list of defendants including Creighton Turner Shaw Kurts Tarcosan and Kyle. Several plead not guilty to misdemeanor charges. John Hawkins and Rank Johnson appear, with murder cases set for next Wednesday as grand jury work continues.

Tha Erand Bate AD Creighton Attimes Turner Frank Shaw Harry Kurts Gouts Tarcosan Benjamin Kyle Wat Acheson A. J. Jenkins Cy Mount Hurt Wells Arthur W. Barnes Duck Gary John Hawkins O'Nell Johnson

Passenger Assaults Conductor in Palm City Incident

A passenger attacked conductor Jurnace aboard a transit car and a warrant was issued for Harper on related charges. Magistrate Gordon WoW Gar Mo set a hearing for nine this morning as officers prepared service of the warrant.

Palm Comifore J. Ke Gordon Wow Gar Rewer's Polat Comfort Hod Wis Jurnace Harp Ameantt Setwes Harper

Telephone Men In Session In Fairmont

The International Independent Telephone Association convened in Fairmont with the executive committee meeting at 2 00 pm and sessions including president’s address, treasurer’s report, and committee appointments. Speakers include A C Davis Parkersburg and F K Herford Charleston with remarks by M N Neely Fairmont and Ermak L Team Mt Vernon.

Fairmont Wnqual A. ”C. Davis, Parkersburg, W. Va. Ribf Decratary W. ©. Mond Fun, Whiseling W. Va Lloyd Heoghley Woxton M.N. Neely Fairmont Menponse F. K. Herford Charleston

Fire kills four in New York tenement blaze

A fire at 102 Orchard Street in a tenement left four dead Yva Borg Samuel Sach Hatile Koylowan and an unidentified man twelve people were injured in what authorities believe was incendiary in origin.

New York Kotr Orchard Airout Yva Borg Samuel Sach Hatile Koylowan

Italian Victim Identified by Watch in Mine No 6 Disaster

The body of an Italian victim from the Monongah explosion was found in Mine No. 6. The remains were badly decomposed, delaying identification, but a watch helped friends recognize him.

Reverend Vinnert to Speak at Court House Tonight

The Rev. George A. Vinnert will deliver two addresses on the temperate question at the courthouse this evening starting at 7 30. All are invited to hear him. Col J Partridge of Turkers furs attended the funeral of James T Grady today.

George A. Vinnert Col. J. Partridge Terkersfurs James T. Grady

Train Robbers Kill Messenger Near Castle Rock

Train robbers boarded a Denver and Rio Grande passenger train at Castle Rock and shot messenger Charnel B. Wilzht, killing him and taking about $100 found in a small bag in the baggage car. The crime was discovered when the train reached Denver.

Denver, Coloy Roberts Denver

Frame Building on Elk Street Burned Damages Cause Unknown

A two story frame building on Elk Street between Pike and Main, owned by Sampson Harbert, burned Wednesday night. The upper floor burned. the shop on the first floor run by blacksmith C. J. Lee and another family occupied the second floor. Loss estimated a few hundred dollars with no insurance. Fire department responded promptly to the alarm. Harbert owned an interest in the blacksmith shop.

Ekstreet Pike and Main Streets Sampson Harbert Caroling Jackson Pipelty Bro C. J. Lee Lee Harvert

Crowded Immaculate Conception Church Mourns Local Citizen

The Immaculate Conception Church held a high requiem mass for James J. Dendy who died suddenly Tuesday. Rev. Father John A. Steynolds delivered the elegiac address as knights of St. John and other orders served as bearers. The funeral proceeded to Holy Cross cemetery with Masons in attendance.

Church of the Immaculate Conception Morbie James J. Dendy Frmda Clarkshurs Enesfol John A. Steynolds Knights of St. John Knights of Com Inmduk Elles Lodge Turein Goryice Holy Crow

Reductions Sought by Charleston Firms Before Police Board

At Charleston this week the following companies were among those aiding their petitions for reductions in assessments or more favorable rates. Fairmont Coal Company, Fairmont Gas and Light Companies, and the Fairmont and Clarksville Textile Companies, represented by G. M. Alexander.

Charleston Fairmont Coal Company Fairmont Gax and Light

Chicken thieves steal fifty fowls on rural farm

Poultry theft on the Weat Millert road near Mennngan’s farm. Thieves took about fifty fowls in a night raid leaving a note clue. Constables are pursuing two suspects and investigation continues.

Thomas A Mennngan Weat Millert

Arrest Brings Sheriff to Marsville After Felony Indictment

A group including Constable J Worthy Schrader and officers headed to Marsville Thursday afternoon to arrest Artmus Smith on a telemy indictment for shooting, following a caped incident. The sheriff, Maria Smith, led the pursuit in a buggy with the warrant.

Constie J. Worthy Schrader Ami Muelstrate G. Harry Gordon

Murder Toll Grows As Farm Fire Reveals Nine Bodies

Laporte Indiana May 7 death toll from a farm house fire and subsequent discoveries near Mrs Balle Guitioso’s property rises as nine murdered persons are found. Among the remains are believed to be Mrs Guiness and three children. Lamphere faces accusations but claims innocence. Sheriff and prosecutors pursue evidence to connect the deaths. A key witness, Bessie Conklin, is reported to have ties to Lamphere and the case.

Laporte Ind Balle Guitioso Guiness Hee Binewu Lamphere Smith Heldvby Sheriff Smaizer Mila Bessie Conklin Michigan City Threste

Death of Jack Holloway at Clarksburg

Jack Holloway aged man of Clarksburg dies at home on Chestnut Street after a lingering illness. He leaves a widow and three children. Funeral Friday at 2 20 PM at Elk View Cemetery with service at Ten Street M E Church led by Rev G W Jenkins.

Anck Holloway Clarksburg Rog Chestnut Street Holloway Aaron Wilson Dean Dale Dean Anil & Son Wahington Pas Pritay Ak the Ten Sireet M. E G. W W. Jenkin Elk View Cemetery

Rumpus at Hotel Ends With Disorderly Charge

Chauncey Gordon former night porter at Traders hotel faced disorderly conduct charges after a chaotic scene at the hotel lobby. He posted a zero dollar fine and failed to appear for police court morning session. John Kinney, arrested for public drunkenness, was released by Mayor Wood with a promise to reform.

Chauncey Gordon Traders Hotel Nao Téstic Sesson Hipe Ohn Kinney Wood

Meeting of Pros. of Clark and Coalaby districts

A meeting of the voters of Clark and Coalaby districts will be held in room over T. Grif store on West Pike Street Friday at eight oclock to appoint delegates to the country convention and organize activities.

Clark Coalaby T. Grif West Pike

Star Chamber Plots Stall Democratic Control For Sheriff Clerk

A chaotic political column alleges the Democratic machine hatching schemes with Prohibitionists to trade whiskey and water in county offices. It claims John J. McReynolds seeks sheriff, Taney Harrison and Felix Sutton are candidates, and disputes over the county clerkship persist with backroom power plays and plans to rig future offices.

Democratic Machine Prohibition Party Morshan Cam Herald John J. McReynolds Taney Harrison Felix Sutton Tetrick Star-Chamber

Monument to F L Lewis Grave Unveiled at Elkview

The Woodmen of the World will unveil a monument at the grave of F L Lewis in Elkview cemetery during their June meeting. Joseph Tees will preside as master of ceremonies. Clarence Wiseman, Fred Ent, Marvey McChung, MG Cunningham and Clinton O Taylor were elected to membership. D M Deem and E R Holden were initiated.

F. L. Lewis Elkview Cemetery Woodmen of the Wood Joseph Tees Clarence Wiseman Fred Ent Marvey McChung MG. Cunningham Clinton

Summer Excursions From Connelinvinle By Rail

C W Allen traveling passenger agent for the B and O announces summer trips. The first itinerary heads to Denver via Pittsburgh and Chicago with return plans and stops at Fairmont and other western cites. Fare details and schedule appear for early May departures with connections to Chicago and Milwaukee.

C. W. Allen Connelinvinle Gus J. Green Marten Jucetia Wheeling Denver Owlo Fairmont

Kentucky Taft Vote At Republican Convention

Louisville May 7 Taft forces gained a strong showing at the Republican state convention as the credentials committee report approved a Taft favored slate. The resolutions report backed tariff reform a sound financial system a large navy and public utility regulation without government ownership instructing delegates to vote for Taft for president.

Louisville Dale- Rater Callea Committee On Credentials Mehion Wax Committee On Taft

Summer Normal Bridgeport Opens With Local Students

Summer Normal in Bridgeport opened with many local names listed as students. Professor W A Beer of Clarksburg will visit twice weekly to lecture on teaching methods and related topics.

Bridgeport Mirsta Audra Jarvis Caleb Bond Panny Graves Deztin Lawson Clara Mar UN Ora Leatherman Lena Martin Harriett Lang Jowsie Bartlett Aunt Bhock Ethel Francis Mary Staunton Chartle Sigiey Mayme Janos Minnie Martin Ila Sturm Dena Greathouse Bertha Fowler Vienna Stephens Carmen “McAfee Mary Curran Jessie Kester Leta Haggerty Perry Thomas Mesara Albert Wright Wille Matheny H.W. Wentfall John Lang Harry Thompson Marold Rose Okey Morrison Stanley Davebn Wari Lawson Genovon Stout Mark Grown W. A. Beer Clarksburg

Stenley W C T A MeetingReports Vote of Thanks Adopted

The Stenley addition W C T A held a poster day afternoon at the president Mrs Ul E Waters home adopting a vote of thanks to Judge Charles W Lynch for his charge to the grand jury. Attendees showed good attendance and active interest in the proceedings.

Stenley W. C T. A. Poater Tha Mra UL E. Waters Charles W. Lynch Graund Dhe

Roosevelt Party Leaves Washington for Mineola Outing

President and Mrs Roosevelt with five guests departed Washington at 11 30 this morning for Mineola to spend a brief outing at the president’s country place Ping Knot returning Monday evening.

Washington, D. C Roosevelt Hogavelt Roosevelt Party

First Presbyterian Church Invites Wheeling Minister as Pastor

At a congregational meeting the First Presbyterian Church in Wheeling invited Rev. Mr Lyons bornmer of Wheeling to the pastorate. Rev. Dr. J. H. Flanagan of Gratton presided as moderator. Rev. Lyonsberg preached here recently and was well received.

First Presbyterian Church Wheeling Fit Presbyterian Church Tnt Lyons Bormer J. H. Flanagan Gratton Lyenborger Tin Mermons

Court Contempts Bill Introduced By Congress

A historic text outlines a statute project by Congressman Hubbard addressing court contempt. It details authority of judges to request district or circuit judges from the same state for hearings and to align judgments with those opinions.

Matetr Congress Hubbard W. P. Hubbard Senate House of Representatives United States of America United States Atich Court Clecult

Water Street Colored School Commencement and Programs

The Water Street Colored School outlines its May and June events. May 29 at 3 p.m. features a class sermon by Rev. G W Jenkins at the school hall. May 25 to 28 covers in-connection day, exams, and grammar department closing exercises. Golden Rule Literary Society program and primary to intermediate graduation follow, leading to the high school commencement on June 1 with an address by John C Domes, recorder of deeds, Washington D C. June 2 holds the annual program.

G_ W WW. Jenkins Bexin Pridar Priday Golden Rule Literary Society John C. Domes Deeds Washington D. C

Banquet to Fleet in San Francisco

In San Francisco on May 4 the day’s main events include a military cavalcade and the governor’s lantern ceremony this evening as part of the feet feadyiitor.

San Francisco

Revolutions Reported On Tremp Crate State Conventing

The Bryan Plank reports a May 7 event at a Tremp crate state conventing where plans to report a plank of instructions for Bryav were discussed.

Boston Maus Hns Bryav

General Conference reports earnings and policy gains

Baltimore May 7 The General Conference reports show Methodist books and publishing profits rising over the quadrennium with total sales of 1 402 582 and dividends declared. The report notes expanded publishing output and a focus on literature that builds Christian character while maintaining efficiency and new hymnals.

Baltimore Mara Sfolowlce Teals Muthotlot Bomic York Tabor Tommthiare Jolas Investments Sam Prancisby Stromsay Tong Ituten Piitetnre Detroit

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