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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1903
Page
1
Jury finds not guilty of murder for Lloyd Johnson and Ernest Cottrell while convicting them of conspiracy to inflict bodily harm on Samuel Daugherty. Sentence options include jail or fines pending sentencing.
Fragmented report from Lumberport details multiple indictments and injuries. A boy named Loyd Harbert, 13, suffered severe injuries after a freight train incident, requiring amputation. several defendants face charges from murder to assault, with various legal actions and sentences noted amid a chaotic court record.
Mins Stella Canes, a leading figure from Rapila, arrived last night and drew notice for her appearance and operation. She is touring with the firm she represents and plans to oversee trade matters today, attracting attention in town.
Warner, who recently graduated from Baltimore Medical College, returns home to Salem. He is not yet taking a position and plans to rest after devoting his life to studies. He intends to travel for business soon but will remain in Salem for the present.
Reported disobedience by miners at the Ande field and New River district as the United Mine Workers threaten a June 1 walkout. About 6000 workers on Toupe Creek reportedly stay away, with unions urging adherence to the strike.
John Blasco and Thomas O neka, indicted for forging, escaped during a noon hour in the Hute county lockup. They fled while officers absentmindedly left detainees, prompting a rush for meals and delaying the planned afternoon trial.
Dr W W Reynolds, a Weston dentist, resumes his practice after a month away due to ill health. He underwent an operation at Kesler hospital for a vascular tumor on a lower limb, and while not fully recovered, he expects to manage his duties with proper care.
The secretary of state issued charters to multiple corporations in West Virginia. Mannington Cooperative Mercantile Company of Mannington to operate general merchandise with capital of 25000 dollars. Incorporators include B. B. Gilson and Thomas Leonard. Riverview Development Company of Tamarackport to deal in lumber with 25000 dollars capital. Incorporators include F. T. Rogers and J. Grif finie. Fir Top Sand and Manufacturing Company of Bramwell to manufacture building and molding sand and silica with 25000 dollars capital. Incorporators include A. J. Godfrey and S. R. Godfrey. Morgan Company of Charleston to deal in logs and lumber with 25000 dollars capital. Incorporators include J. S. Morgan and E. A. Reed.
Funeral services for Mart J Booth were held at the late home near Mount Clare on Wednesday morning. The remains were then conveyed to the local cemetery where burial occurred at the Masonic cemetery.
Fernand Nelms, a leading city real estate dealer, has moved his offices from the Lowndes building on South Thin Street to the Catherine Ry building just west of Nag Grt saloon rim, West Dike Street, where he is ready to conduct all Tatve real estate for sale or buyers.
The Street Car Company will run a summer car to and from the park tomorrow evening until 11 o'clock. Fares differ slightly from previously stated. Five cents from Airlock to Fourth Street, then five cents to the park. same return fare.
The state normal regents fix annual commencements for male choirs. Events occur in Illville on Friday June 1, Fairmont Monday June 1, West Liberty Thursday June 22, Athens Saturday June 15, Shepherdstown Monday June 15, and Wilmington Thursday June 22.
Workers at the Baltimore and Ohio line plant flowers in a displayed effort to beautify stations and tracks. Several patches have already been arranged, aiming to provide a pleasant approach for travelers and enhancing the travel experience on the railroad corridor.
The Rev S K Arbuthnot pastor of Goff Memorial Methodist Episcopal church is raising funds to purchase a site for a new church edifice. The chosen location will replace the Walker hotel site. He reports steady progress and favorable response from supporters.
Dr Truman Goreytine and John Pitts oversaw the death of a large stallion named Porcherva Norman after overheating Thursday night near Bridgeport. The Clarksburg Opera House band plans five weekly concerts next week, featuring new pieces from Lurive, rehearsed diligently by the bars. The concerts will be held in front of the courthouse and Chey will be public.
The Bristol II company is selling a four well project on the Mary E. Davis farm about one mile north of Bristol Township 4. The expectation is the operation will be completed by Saturday or Monday at the latest. Great expectations are voiced regarding the outcome.
Mrs John W Brown charmingly entertained the Tuesday night Euchre club at her Lee street home with about fifty guests. Thirteen tables held progressive rounds, prizes went to Mrs Moore Farkner and Mrs John Esti, with Tone hand prizes to Mr Ryan and Horner and Mrs Percy Golf. Out‐of‐town visitors included Hunter Holmes Mows of Parkersburg and Hugh Ross Adams of Davie Ky.
Lee Williams and Will Williams faced assault and battery charges after a Warrant issued by Justice Riley. Earnest Cottrilt of Pinnickinnick Mines and others were implicated in the incident on Haymond's Hill. Williams was fined ten dollars and costs, Will Williams skipped a larger sum, and wife Linan Minseey also paid fines for involvement.
A dynamite blast at 115300 Aloe near the jail and sheriff's residence shook the city, sending dust into the courtroom and sending Judge Maxon and others scrambling for cover. Businessmen resumed work after the shock, though nerves remained tense.
Irwin Ward oversees natural gas plumbing and fittings for a temporary crematory built on water rocks Tot for West Fork of & Natural Gas Company. Work began Monday under Ward’s supervision, with the crew laying connections and controls for the facility.
The Royal Arch Masons will hold a special convocation tomorrow evening at Tall Podogh. A banquet will follow at the Masonic temple on South Tint street after ritualistic work and other duties.
Jubt Danton, an employee at Marshal Martin's Tirru stable, was taken to Ressler Hospital on Tuesday treated for typhoid fever.
A patient named Piwell underwent surgery at Kessler Hospital Tuesday afternoon. Doctors reported the operation was unsuccessful but indicated the patient will recover.
Mrs George Leatherbury will entertain the Afternoon Extlow club Thursday morning from 9 to 12 o'clock. Compass Whist Club convener. A Sorupasa Whist club meeting was convened last winter with Mrs Robert Morrison Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Mrs Morrison hosted her mother Mrs W D Paden of Parkersburg. Twelve boards of the original had fees, player strawberries, ice cream and wafers were served and the game resumed by paying the duplicate boards. The evening was of great interest. The season's Mont venir was to be presented to the monitor with the highest score of the winter. Mrs John Rohl won the trophy.
Edward Wayle, superintendent of streets, reports crews at work repairing pavements across the city. The text notes brick paving efforts and ongoing maintenance under supervision this evening. A marriage announcement mentions Herman Martin and Eveewn Wilthermolemn with solemn rites performed. Rev. Rak Me hy proannt mnet amperintentient presided. A daughter of Jefferson Fyeeson is identified in the county records.
The article notes a larger attendance at evangelistic services in the opera house and mentions a regular monthly payroll event at Fairmont Coal Company. Dr. Watson delivers a message titled “Barren tha Ways,” as officers prepare for dismissals and a concert is planned for 8:15 with employees in Marion County.
Four acres of ground will be given by the town for a proposed glass factory in Shinnston. The plant is expected to employ about 120 skilled laborers and many boys, signaling a major local industrial development.
Former Glarksburg manager LL Watson will move to Charleston to take the agency of the Bar Lock typewriter company. He will be accompanied by a traveling representative, A C Neff, with plans for a large window factory in Shineeston. The city contemplates four acres of factory ground, housing for about 120 workers, and several thousand dollars in investment, with a public sale of property upcoming.
Constable Herbert L. Davis pursued Mary Kupfner on a lunacy warrant issued by Squire Gordon. In Tunnelton area they found her violent and terrified, necessitating four men to restrain and strap her to a carriage seat. She was transported to the city jail for a magistrate hearing.
W R Darling of Kessler hospital has typhoid fever. Mex Mollie Haker of Winchwater becomes new matron at Harriman county hospital. Deasie Manta of 218 pauptove wf te ter was hospitalized with typhoid fever and released Tuesday. CS Rittenhouse, paper hanger, discharged after a bout with typhoid fever from Harriman county hospital Tuesday.
Dury Banks, a Black man shot in the back on West Main Street in an altercation before J W Williams store, has left Hartson County Hospital and is about recovered, back on the street days after the incident last week.
Rev Dr Witeert delivered a series of lectures this week at the Hapitat church. The event benefited VALCAL with an opera time program for women and a gathering drew a broad audience.
County Assessor Joseph A. Hammon works with City Assessor Perry Camp in examining city property. Annespot Hughes has nearly finished tasks in the city. Ralph Pimwell visits from Park, Jenbarg to attend to business during the outing.
Mist Lite Koblegard will depart for New York Monday to sail for Europe on Wednesday from the Cotlowing port. She travels with Mr and Mrs Koblegand and their daughter from Weston.
A Grocers meeting will elect officers and host a big banquet with about 190 attendees at the city building. Officers include President John Waterhouse of Wheeling and Secretary T A McMahon of Yale. Executives list Terry Morris and others from Wheeling to Parkersburg. The first business session is scheduled for early evening.
Judge John W. Mason received a luge yan presented at poppier this morning. The item was placed on his shoe in front of the court, drawing mild attendance from the public. The scene occurred near Mulberry Street as part of the day’s activities.
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