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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1916

Page

15

Engagement Announcement at Broad Oaks in May Day Luncheon

Mrs Samuel R Harrison hosted an elaborate Mayday luncheon at Broad Oaks to announce the engagement of her daughter Miss Mary Genevieve Harrison to Mr Albert F Lohm. The colonial home was filled with roses and ferns as guests dined at scattered tables amid waxed tapers and pink floral decor. The bride-to-be is a granddaughter of the late Judge Thomas W Harrison, with a autumn wedding anticipated.

Samuel R. Harrison Mary Genevieve Albert F. Lobm Harrison Broad Oaks Mary Genevieve Harison Albert F. Lohin Miss Harrison Thomas W. Harrison Mins Harrison Lohm

Lafayette Lohm and Mrs Kuntz Named in Deer Park Notice

Lafayette Lohm of Deer Park Maryland and Mrs Ralph Kuntz of Grafton are identified in a local notice. The brief item lists their names as part of a community or family notice published in the newspaper.

Lafayette Lohm Deer Park Ralph Kuntz Grafton

City visitors and residents drop by on Saturday

Colonel John W. Carpenter from Salem and Jeane G. Lawson of Bridgeport visited the city Saturday. Columbus W. Lawson also came on business, while Charlie Post, a former member of ionomaty court, was in town. Abraham Lowther, Sayir May, and Tuthor A Rigtter from Meatpin were listed as visitors. Jan C. Sheets of Lost Crack was noted as a city news visitor Saturday.

John W. Carpenter Salem Jeane G. Lawson Bridgeport Columbus W. Lawson

Court Orders and Jury Awards Reported

A verdict of 100 dollars was awarded to Jane Jones in a city case set aside for a new trial. Other cases include judgments of 624.20 dollars for William Dunn over William Pinnel and ongoing actions from Sam against Fredrex Mobwind and Harry B. Hickman administrative matters involving Clarkaburg Transfer and Storage Company. A note mentions French scientists saying iodine and bromine vapors pass through thin glass at ordinary temperatures.

Fredrex William A. Dunn William Pinnel

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted As Spring Remedy

In a health notice the coroner’s inquest is deemed unnecessary as loss of appetite and vitality are discussed as spring ailments. The ad extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the reliable remedy to purify blood enrich digestion and restore energy, promising better appetite and vitality for the season.

Hood

Death at Point Comfort ruled suicide in Florence Johnson case

Coroner Dr Mason announced a plain case of death by own action after Florence Johnson 39 died at his sister’s home on River Road at Point Comfort shortly after ingesting poison. Johnson, in failing health since a February appendicitis operation, left no note. He leaves a widow Marguerite and four children Artie Samuel Frank and Robert, plus his mother Mary Johnson and many siblings. Funeral Sunday at 4 PM at the Dougherty home with burial at Grusnlawn cemetery.

Afor Piaking Florence Johnson Samual Dougherty Point Comfort M. Mason Johnson Jocel Bla Weaith Bresley Heights Wen Ianta Brn Marguerite John Dougherty Grusnlawn

Seventy second annual Odd Fellows service on Water Street

The Grand United Order of Colored Odd Fellows in America holds the seventy second annual service at 8 pm Sunday in the colored school auditorium on Water Street. Program includes prayers, readings, musical selections by the Wentalava quartet and Bowyera Orchestra, a sermon by GC W Hughes, and a Thanksgiving offering.

Grand United Order of Colored Odd Fellows In America Colored School Auisitorium Water Street Muntor Éeremonten Jesus Nome Wentalava Quartet E. P. Myers Bowyers Orchestra Westalava Quartet GC. W. Hughes O. Mi Bowyera Orchestra

Shipping bill passes House to strengthen navy

The administration shipping bill, aiming to strengthen the navy, passed the House today by a vote of 211 to 161. Republicans supporting the bill included lawmakers from West Virginia and Pennsylvania amid a largely party line vote.

Washington Homse St Wan Wereosk Virginia Oiler and Farr Pennsylvania

Washington Irving Highs Face Abington In Afternoon Tilt

Washington Irving plans a matchup with Abington High this afternoon as Coach Frank E. Arnett assigns younger pitcher Dawnon for the Selom game next Saturday. The coach predicts a tough test and an early season hard-fought affair.

Washington Irving Abinnaton High School Shinnnton Frank E. Arnett Dawnon

Children Day Services and Local Births and Recoveries

In St Pauls church South a children lay program is planned for Sunday at 10 am with Rev E H Rawlings of Nashville to preach at 8 pm. The McClelland Bible class plans to attend the morning service at First Presbyterian at 9 20 am. Finnigan announces the birth of a son at 461 Wilcon street, first child for Mr and Mrs Flanigan. Mrs J M Jeffries of Burnaville has recovered from an operation and is home, though still weak. Haesell Yeater of Smitsheld leaves St Marys hospital after six weeks for appendicitis recovery.

St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church South Lay Prokrati E. H. Rawlings Nashville McClelland Bible First Presbyterian Church Fianigan Sehon J. Finnigan Wilcon Street M Flanigan Mra Flanigan Babe J. M. Jeffries Burnaville Kessler Hospital Haesell Yeater Smitsheld St.Mary's Hospital

Paakeasy Boss Promises Wet Town Service

A Markat Atroot proprietor extends a pleasant meeting with eight gentlemen returning customers. Patrons can get a hot beer or a steady whiskey at a fixed price in a town where drinking remains legal.

Whelan Ereniie Finn

Tax estimates show Local Year revenue rise over prior baseline

Wallington reports Income Tax estimates for the coming local year total about 320.9 million dollars with treasury calculations nearing final figures within days. Officials expect individual payments around 62.5 million and corporate totals near 67.5 million, indicating a sizable increase from early estimates.

Wallington Treasury Department

Gas Well Explosion Burns Four Workers At Riggens Run

At the head of Riggens Run for the Wope Natural Cin Company a gas explosion sent four workers to St. Marys Norplin with burns. Hud Spencer Earl Mc Grain Howard Arnett and Martin Fruit were treated. McClass and Spencer suffered serious burns around the head neck and arms and are in danger. Arnett and Pratt were pained but less severely hurt. All were employees of the Hope Natural Gay Semmens.

Wope Natural Cin Company Hud Spencer Earl McGrain Howard Arnett Martin Fruit St. Mary's Norplin McClass Spencer Arnett Pratt Hope Natural Gay Semmens

Union of Methodist Churches Could Happen by 1914

In Saratoga Springs New York a plan for a physical union of the North and South Methodist Episcopal churches may occur by 1914 or sooner. Resolution introduced by Joseph B. Hingley of Chicago secretary emeritus has bishop Eugene Hendrix’s endorsement and was sent to the judiciary committee for legal review.

Saratoga Springs Nut Church of the North South Judiciary Committee Joseph B. Ifingeley Chicago Emeritia Eugene R. Hendrix Methodist Episcopal Church

Home and Stable Destroyed in Fire Attack at Geneik 2

The single story home and dwelling used by Nicola Minnesole at Geneik No. 2 was barged to the ground Friday evening, with all contents destroyed. Authorities suspect arson by enemies of Minnesota. damage considered small due to the fragile structure.

Nicola Minnesole Gienik No. 2 Minnesota

70 BUILD MEMORIAL FOR YALE ATHLETE THOMAS H SHEILYN

In New Haven Connecticut on May 20 a plan emerges to erect a memorial to Thomas H Sheilyn a noted Yale athlete from 1906. The project aims to honor his university achievements with a formal presentation at a future ceremony.

DW Haven Conn Yale Thomas H. Sheylin Waa'x

Ban Ow Autos and Sabbath Observance Protest Ahead

A preliminary report notes photos and automobiles may be involved in a Sabbath observance protest. The assembly is expected to consider adopting the measures amid concerns about worship disruption and religious observance.

Alscumion Presbyterian Ararda

President Wilson Addresses Crowd in North Carolina

President Wilson spoke in Omarlock, NC on May 20 addressing a crowd estimated over 1000. Governor Hawes presented the Mébklenbure decoration of Independence ceremony and praised the president as one of the greatest leaders. The address began at 12 30 o'clock.

Ayaaron Omarloth Wilson Fiat Anslvareany

Rare Treat At St Pauls Methodist Church South

Members of St Pauls Methodist Episcopal Church South will enjoy a rare treat Sunday evening as Rev RB M Rawlings of Naabville, educational secretary of the General Board of Missions, M E Church South, speaks. Service begins at eight. Public urged to attend.

Thanda St Paul's Methodist Episcopal Chiro! South M. Rawlings Naabviti Rawling Educationa The Methodist Episcopal, Church, South

Seaplane Raid Off Balance Coast Kills Soldier

London reports German seaplanes raided the Emeliah coast at night. One aircraft was shot down off the Bale ik coast. The raiders dropped thirty seven bombs, killing one soldier and wounding two civilians.

London Baleik

George K Roy Back In Custody Case

Mary Jones of Glen Elk appeared in the magistrate court with her minor son Cell after he was jailed under achievability proceedings. The court released the boy into her custody after she paid the costs, following the withdrawal of the case.

Mary 5. Jones Glen Elk W. B. Starcher

Will of James Marcel Ina Garrett Probate Record

Will probated Saturday leaving estate to widow Ag Garrett and children Wade and Anna Garrett with Wade as executor if no will exists. Court records note stipulations and guardianship details for heirs.

James Marcel Ina’ Garrett Ag Garrett Wade Anna Garrett Wade Garrett Hin x Scutor

First Methodist Episcopel Church Pastor At Baratoge Springs

Postal cards from Rev. Dr. W. B. Ring of First Methodist Episcopal church indicate he is enjoying his general conference sessions of the denomination at Baratoge Springs, N.

W. B. Ring First Methodist Episcopel Church Chert Piata Baratoge Springs

Executors Qualify In Tate J Ersnoels Will Case

Emile J. Francois and Bari apraker qualified Saturday as executors without bond. P.M. Robinson W B Gocke and Charles Ge Coffman were named as appraisers of the estate.

Emile J. Francois Bariapraker Tate J. “MC

Mor Hannounge Announces Candidacy in District Race

John W. Carpenter, a Republican, announces his campaign for the district seat aiming to win election. The statement outlines his goals and campaign focus for the upcoming race.

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