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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1903

Page

1

Roy Green Tries 10 Kill Dur y Banks

Fragmented OCR describes an attempted murder in a squabble involving Roy Green and Dory Hanks, with two young white fellows and four young people. The account details the meeting plan on West Main Street, the confrontation, and a fatal outcome implied for Dury Banks amid a chaotic scene.

Roy Green Dury Banks West Main Street Dory Hanks Tye West Main Agama Nist Masitie Ie Bpether Duey Tral Greg Holwells Jdie Tol Willian Tevin Shotvaiers Khailix FM Viitar Oak Revilles Kieren Upegronlie Ewcape Marerus Runnty Lipaibal

Graduation Invitation Acknowledgement in The Telegram

The Telegram records an invitation acknowledgment for a graduation event on Thursday at 8 30 pm. It mentions attendance at a ceremony in medicine and dentistry within the United Kingdom and pharmacy fields.

Mivic Athehumond

Col Diese Resigns Post As Housekeeper In Turbulent Times

Col Diese resigns from the housekeeper role amid a turbulent setup involving F Stringer Ves and plans a move to Pittsburg for a better position. The text notes his past service and unclear successor, with references to Me Bogen and a volatile period described as Gyslay lene of the ar phin senna.

Col Thans A. Diese F. Stringer Pittsburg Diese ix Col. Diew

Lot Sale at Shinnston by Thy Shientuee Dev company

A damaged notice advertises a land sale at Shinnston by Thy Shientuee Development company. It mentions an inn, nearby properties, and a sale starting at a stated location with limited readable details about parcels and terms.

Shiny Joo Satm Wootoke Campiny Lee Ullsdinge Alton Hiewitte Etsservatieente Sven Rae

Bankers Meet In Morgantown Parade and Visit

The text describes a bankers gathering in Morgantown with plans for a parade and a visit by dignitaries. Archbishop Kuve of St. Louis is noted as passing through the city on the morning route. Charles G. Dawes, a former U.S. Treasury official, is expected to speak at a Hattimore event, accompanied by his sister and aides.

Wess Virginia Bankes Parkerstears Seyilers Kuve St. Iter Louis Mary Joseph

West Virginia Woman's Missionary Society Meets

The Wonai s Home and Fores sionary society of West Virginia closed after a stressful meeting in Manin Delegates Mrs A M Buckhannon Morztown and Mrs S T Stapleton Ih ersburg were chosen for the Los Angeles meeting Next meeting set for the first Tuesday in May 2904 Spencer to host Officials largely retained with Mrs tarry Woodyard replaced by Mrs B C Smith as secretary of literature Miss Sarah McC f Sistersville elected secretary railway facilities

Wonai West Virginia Manin A. M. Buckhannon Morzttown S. T. Stapleton Ihersburg Los Angeles Cal Spencer Tarry Woodyard B.C. Smith Sarah McC F Sistersville

Stationery Firm Forms in Stanton Virginia

F. W. Dunes and E. D. Shepherd represent the James Shepherd company of Stanton Virginia. They plan to open a first class book and stationery store in the Waldo hotel with temporary offices in Traders Building. They bring extensive experience from the Caldwell Sites company and run large establishments in Bristol Roanoke and Stanton.

F. W. Dunes E. D. Shepherd James-Shepherd Company Stanton, Va Waldo Hotel Traders Cowpsny Haviniz Son Ubair Caldwell Sites Company Bristol Roanoke and Stanton James Lus Albien

Capitalists Invest in Bridgeport Real Estate Auction

An investor group led by Melville Peck announces purchase of seven acres from George W. Preston in Bridgeport. The property will be offered at public sale soon as plans proceed. Rumors mention a steamboat route and nearby growth.

Bridgeport Amon Melville Peck Tiny George W. Preston Tani Tate Thay Wistertain

True Blue Council Organizes Local Fraternity Effort

Mr Botts Grand Countl Deputy leads a Philadelphia based group to organize a True Blue council. The organization, described as an accident insurance writer with many alliances, pays out rare bene fits yearly and operates from the Swager hotel in Austin. A notable number of supporters are involved in the movement.

Ah Botts True Blue Philadelphia Ile Tine Mr. Botts Swager Hotel Anstin

Nurse reports typhoid patient in Craigoor visit

Ernest Carr went to Craigoor today to meet Tao Young who is ill with typhoid fever at his father D. S. Young’s home. Mr Young is reported as serious. A Cossian is in the city from This I tol.

Ernest Carr Craiguoor Mike Tao Young D. S. Young Mr Young

Circuit Court Convenes in Harrison County May Term

Judge Mason presides as May term opens with grand jury organized and charged. Jurors listed include John N Won, Okey Ridabargh, Maynard N. Teworth, J. Cunningham, I. D. Wlon, S. Ritter, Awe ME Carter, William Somerville, Thomas Amerson, John N. Cotterly, Tuomas Morris, John P. Robey, W iL Fleming, John M. Flanigan, and Thomas J. West as foreman.

Circuit West Court Harrison County John W- Mason Fairmont Moon Otto Ebert Ida John N Okey Ridabargh Maynard N.teworth Cunningham I. D. Wlon Ritter Awe ME Carter William Somerville Taya Anen Thomas Amerson John N. Cotterly Tuomas E. Morris John P. Robey Wil. Fleming John M. Flanigan Thna J. West Foreman

Graduating Sermon and Commencement Plans Named

Public schools announce graduation events with six graduates led by Rev McDanel sermon at Baptist First Church. Activities run May 2 to May 29 including Parent Involvement Day and a literary program. Students listed include Gre Brad ford Latin Kester Name Long Della Payne and Arthur A Thin sass cotars. The commencement address will be at West Virginia University and a final exercises program for the colored school is set for Water Street.

Baptist Church McDanel Tigi Jloqi Saise Llag TK. McDanes Wena Gre Bradsford Kester Dellanna Payne Arthur Barbe West Virginia Mies Mosse Clay

In Jail Again Over Unclear Payment Details

A fragmented report notes that Bigg Alice TM gantisom was jailed Saturday morning over a disputed payment. Details are garbled but indicate unsettled costs and a back-and-forth involving a 4.8 percent rate and a total around 12 dollars. She is held to resolve the matter.

Alice Gantisom Emi Wes

People's Telephone System expands county lines

W. M. Talbott of Rockfort, president of the People's Telephone Co, reports extensive new lines across the county. Poles and lines already rise between Johnstown and Test Creek, with five miles under construction and more routes planned to Berlin Weston Jane Lew Mineral Buckhannon and Brook Oaks. Farmers benefit from cheaper service, with subscribers paving the way for further expansion.

W. M. Talbott Rockfort People’s ‘Telephone Company Johnstown Test Creek Berlin Weston Jane Lew Rockford Mineral Tuckbannon Dale Jeave's Row Lorentz Buckhannon Craigmoor Brook Oaks

Mayor appoints new police force and fills vacancies

Mayor Crlie has appointed the police force, filling two vacancies. The force includes NM. White and Monee Lewis elected by the council, with nine others appointed by the mayor. The list names Tawniat Hayse Shackelfons, James Sins, E H Rogers, Harry Heocke, Ry Brooks, and Michael Joven among appointees.

Crlie NM. White Monee Lewis Tawniat Hayse Shackelfons Ames Sins E. H. Rogers Harry Heooke Ry *. Brooks Michael Joven

Epworth Teague Convention Set for Salem June 23 24

The annail convention of the Clarks tone district Epworth Teague will be held at Salem June 23-24. Harrison and Marion counties and part of Wetzel county comprise the district. A fine program and strong speakers are arranged with Ellis A. Yost of this city as district president.

Clarkstone Epworth Teague Salem Harrison Marion Wetzel County Ellis A. Yost

Reception for New Members at First Baptist Church

Rev and Mrs RB McDaniel invite all new members and church family to a reception Thursday evening May 14 from 8 to 10 30 at First Baptist Church where he serves as pastor. About 200 new members have joined during his three and a half years, with white gowns for baptismal entrants and black for letter of transfer attendees.

RB. McDanel First Baptist Church Jetter

Burglary Attempt At Ernest Deans Home Ends With Pursuit

Dean spied a man on his porch and shouted, the stranger fled around the corner. Dean grabbed a revolver and fired four times, pursuing the intruder several yards but not seriously injuring him. Dean suspects the fellow was the Watkins home burglar in the same night.

Dean Watkins Cemetery Watkins API Mim Amy

Jewelry Store Sold on West Main Street

W. C. Straley sold his jewelry store on West Main Street to Charles S. Apple of Charlottesville Virginia. The consideration was 1900 dollars. Mr Apple now runs the business and will keep the current location and staff through June 1. He is an experienced jeweler with strong recommendations.

Mr. Apple Charlottesville Mr. Straley W. C. Straley West Main Street Charles S. Apple Apple Anl Mr. Shirey

Afflicted with Pneumonia in Adamstown Resident

George Cornelius Southern of Adamston is seriously ill at home with pneumonia after several days of illness. Neighbors report the family is distressed as the condition worsens and raises concern for his health.

George Cornelius Southern Adamston Hye

Chorus Choir Meeting Tonight at YMCA Rooms

Professor D. Gilbert Johns conducts the chorus gathering scheduled for tonight at 8 o'clock in YMCA rooms. All singers are urged to attend this rehearsal without fail.

Last eventing's Ineture at the graders Grind opera

Dr. Gennga Wav erly Briggs spoke under the Young Men's Christian Association, but the abridged lecture fell short of audience expectations due to his cold and weak delivery. The talk lacked humor and the usual force, with attendance smaller than during "The American Girl" lecture.

Gennga Waverly Briggs

Women's Auxiliary Meeting at YMCA

The Women’s Auxiliary of the Young Men’s Christian Association will meet Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Members are urged to attend. the association hopes for full participation and earnest attendance.

County planning office to review proposed new buildings

Architect firm Botm ne Lafferty submits plans and specifications for a county courthouse and a Wallace bank building. Plans include details for construction at Timberport and Wallace, with formal submissions set for the coming week.

Young Bland Improves After Train Jump Incident

The year old Worthy Bland suffers leg injuries after leaping from a moving passenger train near Neil's Mines. He remains in Harris county hospital in improved condition. Doctors Lombardy and Oxiden report recovery progress as a brother and mother arrive to support him.

al Moring Neil's Mines Harris County Lomabery Avon Dodilrdge County

Elks Meeting Notice at Charstune Lodge No. 481

Members of Charstune Lodge No. 481, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, are urged to attend the regular meeting this evening at 7:30. Important business to be transacted.

Charkstune Union Inier of Elks

Marriage Licenses Issued In Paterson Area Court

A marriage license was issued this afternoon by the county clerk Luther F. Bill of Parkersburg to Mary Emme Davissa daughter of Marcelle and Charlotte Daviss of this city.

Mounty Luther F. Bill Parkersburg Miey Emme Davissa Marcelle Charlotte Daviess

Mea Gamer Recovered After Hospital Operation

Mea Gamer of Teamake Wert Vir ginin underwent an operation at Harrison County Hospital and was moved by ambulance to her home after sufficient recovery.

Mea Teamake Virginin Harrison County Hospital

Local talent to stage operetta for charity

An operetta under Miss Columbia 1B Duncan will be produced by home talent at the Grand Opera House on Thursday evening, May. The show titled The Frog Who... Wild will benefit the Young Men's Christian Aspiration.

Duncan Grand Opera

Burial of Mrs Mary Fo Sett in Wheeling

The burial of Mrs Mary Fo Sett, wife of Thomas Scott, occurred at her home in Wheeling. The Clifton-Osthorpe Undertaking Company arranged the service and transported the body to the residence at Portis Toweey. The funeral opened on Tuesday at 2 o'clock with interment in the Maxinic cemetery.

Mary Fo 'Sett Thomas Scott Wheeling Cilfont-Osthorpe Undertaking Company Poitis Westun Pietmon

Untitled docket notes amid Wheeling term sessions

A fragmented docket records multiple names and cases including Swiger and others, with scattered references to Parkersburg and West Virginia counties. The text mentions an opening term on June 3 and lists several participants and locales, but details are incomplete.

The Misses Evans Entertain at Their Home

The Misses Evans host a gathering with the Misses Erne in attendance at a Dartels ranch setting. Movilay coving and Meehanie are noted figures among the guests while a winner is mentioned. The event features carts and other feats described in the account.

Erne Dartels Ranch Ismanul

Masonic Hall Finished in Shueeville Construction

An article reports construction progress on a two story frame building in Shueeville for a Masonic hall. Alfred Washburn, a carpenter, and local workers are named in the early stage notes as the project advances despite unclear OCR.

Alfred Washburn Emrpenter Shueeville Gaye Tipeau Masonic

Local notices and terse exchanges on coal lands sale

Fragmentary OCR item lists coal land sales in S12 area with names like Sukh Stil Gein Sutton and mentions leaders Jarvis and Expat. The text is garbled but indicates public notice of selling coal lands and a brief reference to a visit by a leader.

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Blaze Jimtown Rogers Linzv Western Hospital Hinton Gintee Hall Sheridad Spokane Fia Savdil Tn Lee Postottird Graph Pecitieyer Atesp Serine Aare Pmieuttenia Foyer University College of Medicine Richmond Shinnston Rchbishop Kane Womans Missionary Society Munington James- Shepherd Co Waldo Council OF True Blue Cossian Circuit Court Mason Chancery Public Schools Big Alice” Johnson Epworth Mire R. B. McDanel Ernest Dean Jewelry Store D. Gilbert Johns Young Men's Christian Association Dr. Briggs Opera House Women’s Auxiliary Meeting Robert Lafferty Botmne & Lafferty Tarmberport Wallace Bland Mary E. Scott Clarks Supreme Court of Appeals of John It -Swiger C. Murky Studo Parkersbore Corlelia Overkaut Co Misses Evans Masonic Hael Sukh Gein CH. Blasd Af Sutton Jarvis
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