This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 39 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1903
Page
1
Two 12 year old youths attempted a daytime burglary at Joseph Cohen’s Mechanic Street home around 3:30 pm. One kept guard while the other entered, stealing apples beer and matches before Mrs Cohen returned. Cohen spared them legal action, admonishing them to repent and return home to their parents.
C R Gates has taken over the contracting business of Gates and Wilano of this city. The firm dissolved with Gates conducting the business in his own name. They had worked in Wheeling and Jamestown New York on large contenda and Gates returned from Jamestown recently to operate from the Williams and Dayinton building.
M. Haney of the Elliott commercial school has gone to Fairmont to take a position in the office of TL. Le Malone, general superintendent of the Fairmont Coal company. The post is regarded as one of the best offered recently to a young man in the area.
Benjamin W. Boggess qualifies as guardian of Rowe V Mautle and Florence infants of Ida M Boggess deceased with bond 200 each. Charles Wetel qualified as guardian of Erma Helen and Marion King infants of J F Ring deceased with separate bonds 500 each.
Michael W. Glaney and Miss Susan Sappington married this afternoon at Mrs Glaney’s Clark Street residence. The ceremony drew several guests and a wedding dinner followed the vows.
Two small wrecks occurred this morning at Frog Yard. The Pittsburg flyer derailed over the new frog near the tower, delaying the train about half an hour. The Short Line engine derailed at the same spot, delaying briefly. A freight car was badly damaged overnight on the switch at the freight office.
Mr T M McFarlane who managed the Metropolitan hotel for Mr Raw has resigned after a year. His successor is Ms Dalton of Washington city, an experienced hotel man. The efficiency of management is expected to continue under her.
Bertha Scott and Mamie Robinson, both colored hotel workers, fought in Squire Riley's court last evening. Bertha was arrested after a reported assault and battery by Mamie. Mamie paid a small fine for the case at 7:30 pm. Bertha appeared to be less injured and remained in custody until discharge.
The ceremony for the Catholic church near Clarksburg will be held next Sunday morning May 17 with Rev P Dollaline officiating at 10 50 am. In the evening at 7 30 Rev Wickex of Parkersburg will address the congregation. A free will offering is requested from those present.
Two cows belonging to S. R. Harrison were impounded at Walter Sonick’s livery stable after being taken by policemen Hasty Brooks and Shackelford on Tuesday evening. Harrison paid $1.50 for the arrest fee, including a dollar to the cops and fifty cents for the livery stable.
The report states Dury Banks, a Black man, was shot on West Main Street and is expected to survive. He remains at Harrison County Hospital in guarded condition, while authorities have not yet arrested the shooter, Iren, who is identified as the assailant.
Shortly before 2 PM Dr. Chester Ogden driving an open buggy with a lady and child had a narrow escape after his horse whirled past a streetcar near Walker Hospital. The buggy toppled on North Second Street, throwing them out. the doctor landed on his back but sprang up, grabbed the horse by its head, and they all escaped uninjured though shaken and frightened.
EB McDonald Howard Mickman and William Hickman were arrested by Officers White and Shackelford after a dispute with George Borman proprietor of the Savoy on Lee Street. The men allegedly tore down a gate to haul from an adjacent property, escalating to a confrontation before police. They were released on recognizance to appear before the mayor.
The Ruhl Koblegard company will close its wholesale establishment on Saturday afternoons all summer starting next Saturday at 1 o'clock. All employees will have half pay with no reductions. Other wholesale houses may adopt the same practice.
The barbers union met at Frank J. Welch on South Thint street with employers present. They planned extended hours for Decoration Day and the day after, keeping shops open until 10 pm on Friday and until 4 pm on Decoration Day.
Smith Hood of Pairmont, street car system superintendent, held a meeting at the Adamston power house with company officials. He announced to Telegram that the contract for extending the line from Monongatt to Worthington could be let and bids have been received for the construction project.
A disjointed local report describes a small incident at city headquarters. Mayor Crile faces a minor charge, fined a few dollars, and a prisoner pays up after an awkward moment with a soggy bill.
Trev S K Arbuthnot delivered a three night talk Tuesday at the Bristol Methodist Church on the Epworth Theme. The speaker spoke to a large audience and one of his central points was well received.
Charles A. F. Randolph of Salem reports losing a wallet containing about $20 in small bills and valuable papers on Central Main Street Tuesday afternoon. He had been shopping at various stores when the wallet slipped from his hand and fell unnoticed.
Invitations issued for its social session to be held tomorrow evening at 12 on West Dike Street. Residents of 38 Riedall and surrounding area are urged to attend.
J. C. Rogers of Jimtown has accepted a position with a Columbus Ohio wholesale grocery firm and began work with headquarters in this city. His territory covers this section of the state.
The Five Table Card Club Night Euchre Club and Afternoon Euchre Club host lively gatherings with dinners and salads. Mrs Hubert T Houston and Mrs Moss honor guests as scores and prizes go to top players. Attendees include Mrs Hart Mr Hart Miss Hart and the Brown sisters from Baltimore and Indianapolis guests Mrs Hugh Boss Ail amd.
Fragmentary ad copy emphasizes protection against accidents and sickness for families and business. Mentions a premium around 43 cents per day and claims benefits, but details are unclear due to damaged text. The piece reflects a local business insurance pitch in Clarksburg.
After the annual meeting the Young Negro Christian Association holds its first annual meeting in the opera house Saturday night. Reports will be submitted and plans for future work discussed. A complimentary concert will follow for members and a New Yorker division will offer beverages. Foster Company members sing on Sunday afternoon.
Masons from Steens depart by two special trains at 7 39 to attend the annual state encampment today and tomorrow. The party includes George K Chorpening John Smith AV 2 McBregor ALD Curkendall J Horor Davis W Lynes FF B Detheidze A B Bogges T T Wallis A MT Cunningham Hug Jarvie SP Reed RT Lowndes Kr WP South Tom Currence S A Lewis C ML Randolph Carl Horner RR Tate with many local masons and lodge members. They were joined at Salem by four members of Masonic lodges from West Union. Fairmont Masons and the Fairmont Land accompany a marching group to the event. Some Clarke boroughs also sent representatives on the train.
Hanwr Ds Boughner, state excursion manager, returns from Denver to arrange travel for the International Christian Endeavor convention in Denver July 9 to 13. The trip offers the lowest excursion rate yet by the Union Pacific company, about 37.50 for the road trip. regular fare for the round trip runs over 34 dollars.
State organizer £.D. Robinson travels to Manington to set up a Knights branch with Voigt and Witty as charter members. The order has grown in popularity, with membership quadrupling recently.
Deputy Sheriff John G. Taye arrested Jemerson while he was at work at the People's Banking and Trust on West Pike and South Third streets after links to several shootings emerged. An indictment followed and he remains in custody awaiting punishment.
The family of Dr E R Harper a Petia veterinary surgeon plans to join the doctor in Chirksburg for residence and to support the business and professional interests reported by Weston Independent.
The article reports on teachers examination procedures and required fees under a late act of the legislature. It mentions the state superintendent ensuring payment of necessary expenses for pressing the examination and references manuscript submissions and pen and ink requirements.
The Frog Who Would a Woolue Ge opens with Duncan and two musical friends at the Pepper House rooming evening, promising entertainment of great success. Proceeds go to the Young Men's Christian Association.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Driesilla Hearst wife of Lloyd Burst in Wilsonburg. The interment followed at Sardis cemetery after a 1 oclock service. She died Friday from complications of a lingering illness. She leaves a husband and several children.
Cardinal Gibbons travels west via the Monday route from Zalsimure to Indisnxpalia to attend the Silver Jubilee celebration of Bishop Vincenes Chabert. The event marks the anniversary of the bishop’s tenure and draws Catholic community leaders and local figures.
An oil company executive was taken to his mother's bedside in Wheeling after a serious illness in the area. The report mentions a West Fork Oil and Natural Gas concern and indicates the executive’s condition was grave as of yesterday.
Four miles west of Clarksburg the Reserve Gas company completed a fair test on the Garrett farm in Salem district. The South Penn company test on the Catherine Baker farm shows 125 barrels daily while other tests on nearby farms report no oil.
Mr. Alvida Hurst of Gypsy underwent surgery at Kessler Hospital for an ulcerous growth in the Renew vaulting the amputation of the entire limb. The operation was performed by Drs. Kealers and Showalter.
The Knights of Bo Toke announce a convention delegate and an alternate to represent their organization. A notice mentions Rebecca Wootter staying with Dr. Fritz’s at Adanaton and admitted to the infirmary.
The report outlines circuit court activity with a busy grand jury hearing cases and handling motions, demurrers, and proclamations. It notes indictments, pleas, and judgments, including cases against Lloyd Bankett, Graham Stuller, James Boyles, Sue Henneghan, and others, with various rulings and bonds.
An article fragment discusses a prominent rice dealer with branches in major cities. It mentions a long list of associated firms and agents, referencing New York and other locations, and hints at wholesale rice markets and distribution networks.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.