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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1906
Page
5
The Mutual Oil & Gas Company plans formation to drill a gas well at the city east end and to supply gas citywide. Subscriptions will be in ten dollar stock with a maximum holdings limit of five hundred dollars, and gas will be provided from the water works plant if the city installs the distribution line.
The Emma woman accused of tonchit Proudfoot faces a postponed hearing after defense counsel W. Harmer withdrew. Judge Squire Harry Gordon had begun proceedings before the issue of jurisdiction was raised, as the alleged offense was within city limits, requiring a new appearance.
The advertisement touts Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a gentle option for women with mild action and pleasant taste, contrasting it with harsh purgatives. It invites readers to obtain the booklet and a sample from Sturm & Wilson.
Mrs Seic wife of ILM Manley died at 739 Tawnist street Wednesday evening from complications of diseases aged 52. Survived by husband daughter Miss Flora and her parents Mr and Mrs NMG Flord. Funeral service set for Goburn Creek Church at 11 o'clock Friday morning.
The district grand lodge of Knights Pythias colored will be organized in the courthouse at 4 o clock Friday. Delegates from Clarksburg Fairmont Weston Morgantown Grafton Thomas Sutton Buckhannon Elkins and others are expected. S. W. Starks of Charleston and Prof. J. W. Jefferson of Parkersburg will direct ceremonies with open house for delegates.
At the state encampment in New Martinsville on May 17, G A R officers were elected with T Mills named Department Commander and T N Adams Senior Vice Commander. Additional posts include S Watson Junior Vice Commander and Tyler Richmond. Medical Director seats shared by A C Scott D R Ring and A J Charter. Fairmont awarded 1907 encampment. Charleston withdraws. Ladies of the G A R and related groups to elect officers today.
All persons owing taxes for the year 1905 are requested to call at the sheriff's office and settle at once. John M. Flanigan, Sheriff.
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