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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1916

Page

13

Social and Personal at Methodist Ladies Aid Society

Ald, ars. Charles Hollister hosted the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Wilkenburg. After devotionals and business, a social session followed with refreshments. Attendees included Mrs. Hollister and family, Mrs. Vis, Mrs. Pittro, Mrs. Hurat, Mrs. Strother, Mrs. Hannah, Mrs. Arnett and daughters, Mrs. Meatee and son, and Mrs. Flinn, all of Wilkenburg, plus Mr. Pettey of Adamston.

Charles Hollister Methodist Episcopal Church Wilkenburg Duninese Madaline Holster Chark Hollister W'S. Divis Tra Pittro Hurat Strother J Hannah Cuthrine Arthur Hinkle Arnett Iya Vimvinin Society Doras Meatee Carliss Dorothy Jol

Local Young Women's Christian Association Seen Through Student Sparks

At a Clarkeburg meeting a Young Women's Christian Association discussion yielded written, unsigned responses from office, store, and laundry workers. Answers praised the group for providing a social center, meals, and friendship, noting progress for the town and the need for warm support amid daily pressures.

Bustacan Young Women's Christian Association Clarkeburg Youst Woman's Christian Association Firth Young Woman's Christian Association

Young Woman’s Christian Association Helps Reading Chance

Residents describe how the YMCA provides a noon reading hour and study opportunity, aiding personal strength and social support. The excerpt notes the group’s role in offering guidance and access to education during a midday period.

Our Young Woman's Christian Association Innehs

Young Women at Masonic Temple Discuss Clarksbury WCA

A Clarksbury audience hears about the Young Women's Christian Association. Plans include social outings, study classes, athletics and a call for businesswomen to join and help grow the national movement. Mika MacCorkle outlines methods and ideals. All young women are invited to attend.

Poon Sogial Aitl Talasion Clase Feleadehip Clarkabure Young Woman's Christian Association Iminah Young Woman Chirjann Association Masonic Temple Pritilaos Mika MacCorkle Women's Christian Association Worlt National Movement Clarksburg

Local visitors mingle in Fairmont Monday business

Notables from Mannington Logan Shinnston and Charleston meet in city on official and business affairs. Residents gather for routine visits as Mrs Ambers hosts family. others travel from Bridgeport Pittsburg and Weaton to discuss plans and attend to matters.

HB. Clark Fairmout Crocker Mannington Fly Logan Waldo J. Colter Weaton US. Hartman Paleo A. Henry Charleston L. Stampin Supa W. & Starcher Secella Starcher C. J. Maplela Pittsburg William ¥. Dunkin Bridgeport Janes N. Knox Shinneston Jesse D. Kentelly Last Creek Basil M. Lucas Shinnston Vis Claude J. Atarodh Tors Ra Alm Plana Businesn Garrett Wan Mondowbrook Tda B. Middleton Mor| Bantown Eun- Haynlett Ainter Ambers Jackson Street

Senate plan for volunteer army rejected by House vote

Washington May 4 The Senate plan to provide a volunteer army of 261 000 was rejected by the House 251 to 109. A standing army of 259 000 men in the Senate amendment to the army bill was rejected by the House 321 to 142. The House bill called for 140 000 men.

Washington Senate House

Three takes in Raid Sannor Mini and Blair house of ill fame

Three takes in Raid Sannor Mini and its daughter Flor den and Minne Doe are prisoners in the county jail awaiting trials before Magistrate T. G. Nicewarner as the result of a raid upon the Blair abocto rate Union Heights Sunday night by Deputy Sheriff Luce Wolfe and Sohn Biora and Clarence Vannort special centy officers Blair is charged with conducting a house of bad repute.

Sannor Mini Florden Minne Doe T. G. Nicewarner Blair Union Heights Luce Wolfe Sohn Biora Clarence Vannort Centy

Philippine leader tells Wilson independence delayed

Manuel Quezon and followers told President Wilson they abandoned the dream of immediate freedom in the near future and urged Congress to pass a self government bill for the Islands, but offered no date for independence.

Warrington Manuel F Quezon Wilson Congress

Dock Boss Strike At Point Pleasant Dock Workers Demand Pay Increase

DOCK MEN STRIKE IN GALLIPOLIS DISTRICT AS 200 DODY FROM THE STEAMBOAT DOCKS AT POINT PLEASANT WV WALK OFF. THEY DEMAND 3 DOLLARS FOR A NINE HOUR DAY AFTER BEING PAID 2.60. UNREST SHIFTS PORT OPERATIONS AS TALKS CONTINUE.

Gallipolis Point Pleasant W. Va

Grandmother Recovers With Virol Claim of Wide Benefit

A Clarksburg reader reports Grandmother improved after taking Virol for grippe recovery. Testimonial lauds the tonic blend of liver and wine extracts, claiming strengthened vigor, appetite boost, improved digestion, and renewed health. Stone & Mercer, Druggists, Clarke, Dure, W. Va. advertisement.

Clarksburg Woodbridge Grandma Vinci Stone & Mercer Clarke, Dure W. Vae

Aeldreth Annount Nomination for Eagle District Constable

George H. Weldreth filed this announcement Monday with the circuit clerk seeking nomination for constable in Eagle district.

George H. Weldreth Eagle District

Angins Work Inghram Made Assistant Secretary in Portland

Angins Work, Inghram of Portland, Me., Monday took up the duties as assistant secretary, succeeding Henry Reek Tuiridge.

Inghram Portland Mar Henry Reek Tuiridge Realenes

Old World Tonics Offer Quick Healing Claims

A dubious tonic from advertisements promises to boost vitality and blood purification, claiming to restore strength, energy, sleep, and overall health. The copy extols Hodd's Saceaparilid as a universal cure, praising its effects on stress and stamina while urging readers to buy from local sellers and use tinctures for visible vitality.

Telegraph Company Letter Hopes for Peace Talks

A Telegraph Company relay discusses a letter from Brent Poliniial urging King William of Spain to contract Anichelio with a view to peace. The missive cites a German circular noting envoys from Havaria and Saxony in Rome and a conference of belligerents to pursue an immediate and favorable ceasefire.

Trlegraph Company Willi Viait Brent Poliniial Nimuifeunre Exchange ‘Telegraph Company Willimot Agia Nope Kenedict Spain Anichelio Humanity Aiahne Rome Havaria Saxony Gusparri

Troops Reach Marathon from Paso for Front Line Duty

The forces under Major Cl. Longhorne arrived at Marathon from Paso and moved toward Kouthwoat to Glen Springs. Two cavalry troops under Mort Clark are expected this afternoon to support Major Longhorne’s men as they advance.

Tie Majoe Longhorne Marathon BY Paso Kouthwoat Glen Springs Mort Clarkie Jonghorne

May Serve to Arouse War Department by Border Patrol Call

An Army officer in San Antonio hoped Meslean bandit raids at Glen Springs Texas would push the War Department to send more troops for border patrol. Major General Funston asked for reinforcements after taking 2,500 men from the border to support General Tasking’s area in Mexico, a request not granted. Troops from the Fourteenth Cavalry’s units patrol a roughly 100 mile stretch along the border from Laredo to Sierra Blanca, requiring division into small detachments to cover the vast frontier.

San Antonio Tex Southern Department Glan Springs Yex War Department Funston Torshing Mexico Glen Springs

State Ranger Forces to Be Increased at Once

Governor Ferguson announces immediate expansion of state ranger forces for the border. The plan adds 100 additional rangers, with pay and service terms to be issued by an official statement issued Monday.

Austin Tex Mirvice Ferguson

Funston Avoids Denial on Potential Coahuila Pursuit

General Funston did not deny reports of a possible expedition into Coahuila to pursue Mexican bandits, saying troops had not yet crossed the border. He refused to confirm plans to send additional forces into the Big Bend area, despite public support for American cannery employment and a large export value cited abroad.

EL Faro Funston Coahuila Herald

Notice to Take Depositions in West Virginia Case

In Harrison County West Virginia the case of Thompson et al versus Morgan et al moves to the Circuit Court. Depositions are to be taken May 2 at the law office of Jona Hechrer in Taered Building with adjournments as needed until completion.

West Virginia Harriso William, Mormon Platheimr J. Y Thompson Bafa County Geata Taylor Bate Faroe Home Cheeam William Morgan Hrcmnn Kottettor John

Wanted physician for office work with experience

A local notice seeks a physician for office duties, offering good compensation and easy work. The advertisement is terse and contains typographical errors, reflecting an old newspaper style.

Otal Gore

Government employees to subscribe portion of salary for domestic loan

In Peking on May 8 the government announced that all employees earning more than 100 Mexican dollars monthly must contribute a defined percentage of their pay to a domestic loan program for the year.

Peking

Dance at Knights of Pythias Hall in Glen Blindot

A joint colored affair hosted by W. B. Kearner Court No. 15 Daughter of Calanthe and Anite Lodge No. 19 Knights of Pythias will be held tonight at the colored Knights of Pythias hall on North Fourth street in Glen Blt. Everyone is invited to attend.

Paris United States France Monalwar David-Men Het Chamben of Vom Cottonnduytey Mobaieur David- Monnet Ortisann Arlelon Brent Kearner Court Calanthe Anite Lodge Knights of Pythias North Fourth Street Glen Blt

Submarine Sinks Vessel Off London in May Incident

London report states Marie Molinos was sunk by a submarine on May 3. Eight crew members were landed after the attack, with no further details on casualties or the ship’s origin.

London Pewat Park Marie Molinos Dig

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