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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1903
Page
1
The bi monthly municipal session adjourned after a pushed paving ordinance died on first reading while a plan to establish a city crematory was ordered. Finance and street committees presented reports and a water works ordinance was introduced but postponed.
The Baltimore and Ohio railway announces a slight schedule change effective Sunday morning May 17. Main line trains will run at reduced intervals with No. 12 arriving at 4:34 am, No. 2 at 2:34 am and other departures around twenty minutes later. West Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh line No. 5 will originate Weston to Fairmont, while the Short Line 0 719 runs at 8:15 pm. Continuous service updates noted for Weston and Pittsburgh routes.
The Ladies of the Court of Calinthe, a jewelry group of the local soloists, hosted a reception at the fulges Tooms on Tuesday night. The event was well attended and appreciated by many members.
Gol Thomas B. Seely, chairman of the vanitation committee, requests quick completion of a temporary crematory for public benefit. Located in the waterworks property near a large basin, gas piping and activating arrangements are described, with plans for dumping and ignition.
Mos Bomnah of Wolf of Grasalawl returned from Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore Md. after two weeks of treatment for cancer. She underwent a pan successful operation to remove a tumor described as six months' growth from the sight Dxviane.
Auctioneer Sampel Gordon led two successful public sales beside the court on Saturday afternoon for the Clarksburg Transfer Company. A stock of goods and two fine vehicles were sold with Grant Kester and 7 BL Supler each acquiring one vehicle. The sale will continue each Saturday until all buggies are sold.
In Grafton West Virginia on May 16 a boiler explosion at the B and O shop blew the roof away and wrecked machinery. Engineer Chavis was badly scalded and mangled, with a broken leg, while Foreman and other workers suffered injuries. Fire and shock ran through the city as rescue and medical attention followed the disaster.
The dedication service of a new church in the Clarksburg district, under Episcopal denomination, begins this morning with David LL Ash presiding. He will also lead the dedication tomorrow of another building, as Rev. COW Smith of Pittsburgh, editor of the Christian Advocate, preaches the season’s occasion.
Fragmentary report states accounts of the Beery Iantware company sold at public auction. The purchaser named as Curkenilalt trustin Mayon Maxyydl in LasO1. Many servants were retained. others were not, leaving some workers unsettled.
The Foster Entertainers perform tonight in the New York estuary house under YM A auspices with tickets reserved for association members and the Woman's Auxiliary. Public tickets are 50 cents. The company recently gave a concert at the State University to an ovation.
An informal party hosted by Mr and Mrs W Blower on Clay Street welcomed a small circle of intimate friends in honor of Prof Bowers Dickson who is visiting Dexter City Ohio. The evening featured light refreshments and a pleasant social tone among attendees.
Foley found guilty of robbing Dan Connors of about sixty five dollars in Salem two years ago. Jury hang in other cases, court resumed trials including burglaries and various chancellery matters with routine dispositions and fines.
A reception at the cor ner of Ou and Main under Sue Kollerine Dati elnibs of the First lev a chitrely featured a pleasing musical program. Performers included Min ES Wallie Mie Morente Thors Sia May Tauil An. Wolthont Mies Morgan Viel Mie TLeonke Geitl. A silver offering toward the benediction raised spirits and funds.
In a Salem court session a group was fined for varying offenses including intoxicated public disturbance and profane language. One prisoner paid ten days’ confinement instead of a fine, while another faced charges of drum and disorderly conduct. Sumpel Gain, a former Salem mayor, appeared, and Alan Stohnoon of Bridgeport spent time observing proceedings.
Heavy showers caused worry as rain fell in spots last evening. Clarksburg reported only a few drops while Wussinburs and Water Forks Station saw significant rainfall. Wade Conaway was in the city from Fremont this morning.
The Grafton Leader reports a proposed Cumberland division crew shift to Curriaburg for eastbound runs. Engineers may pilot between Grafton and Fairmont to familiarize crews with the route. The plan aims to run crews from Keyser to Clarksburg and Fairmont, with Fairmont as the Wheeling division terminus and Clarksburg as the Cumberland western end. Headquarters relocation remains uncertain.
In the Salts district and surrounding areas northern fields show several wells and tests. The Southern company Greene and Carter Oil drill No 3 on Higgett farm near West Union while Carter Harris farm shows activity 1000 feet southeast of No 1. South Penn drills Phineas Cask farm and progresses toward Goston fields as tests continue.
Evening reports will be curtailed with no annual reports as before. The Association has arranged a slate of events including Broadus College activities and a banquet, to be timed after preparations are completed. Committees will present fall progress and streetcar track repairs near the park were tested and deemed satisfactory.
Mr Charles Wechener of the City Hospital in Baltimore asked for a position as assistant at Doctor Haynes office. He begins duties immediately upon arrival and will assist at once.
The Trades Council failed to meet last night as those present began to depart at the appointed hour. No further sessions were announced, and a brief note indicates delays amid scattered attendance while members prepared to depart. Mrs Sallie Omens left for Witla to visit friends for a few days.
A water well exploded, throwing two men ten and fifteen feet. They suffered severe head and face burns but the injuries were not fatal. The incident caused a strong shock to witnesses. Both men were hospitalized for treatment.
At Temple Lodge No. 12 Ancient Order of United Workmen in Martinsburg, a new candidate was admitted by initiation. Grand Master Workman SS.1ker of Martinsburg presided as officers discussed lodge affairs. Dr T E Peters, noted Sunday school missionary, returned from Greenbrier County after days of work.
A new train will run on the West Virginia and Pittsburg division from Clarkebang to Sint ton and return. It leaves at six o'clock and arrives Sutton at 6 24 in the evening, with departures noted except Sunday.
Dr Watson arrives in the city and will conduct weekly YMCA services starting Monday evening. He stays at the Traders Hotel as Ascibeathinew prepares for the meetings. Prof D Gilbert Joling ort choir will lead singing. Miss Elma Nott visits her father Dr Noet. locals Morris, Tony from Bristol, and others visit on business. C W Topkins of Cottrell Hopkins returns from Grafton on real estate matters.
A construction accident at a coal plant on the Baltimore and Virginia line near the West Virginia border caused a catastrophic blast. An engineer and several workers perished as a well shaft failed and collapsed, trapping crew and releasing deadly fire. Rescue efforts followed as officials investigated the tragic incident and its causes.
A report from the Sates Cottrell farm Limestone, about half a mile above Me maton, notes the West Fork Oil and Natural company’s new gas well is flowing at seven and a half cubic feet per day. The well, struck in the AM area, is described as one of the best in the section for some time. The flow raises pipe pressure, and the well is expected to be packed for further development. Gases remain in strong supply.
Penjamin W. Jackeon opens a line and singe quan for his stand as Gorse moves to Avil Bille It Ge heated on Nowth Furbhy Street near West's feed alers Gpongeiu. He plans a mere ejecey stall amid growing rivals, underscoring indiebel success expectations.
Fragmented transfer notes list numerous names and parcels with acres in various districts. Entries include Henjamin Y to Be te Day and others like Fred A. Ciet, Melntinn, Vege, Tagte, and Randolph with scattered tract sizes and locations. The garbled text reads as a rough ledger of property deeds and trustees, lacking coherent dates or precise details.
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