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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1916

Page

3

Senior class at Lumberport entertained at Ocust Grove

Misses Gertrude and Georgia Robinson hosted Lumberport High School seniors at their Ocust Grove farm on Wednesday evening. Guests included J Britton Horner Richardson Huth Hickman Robey Weymann Hedges Goldin Heldroth Riker Sleoth Hertzog and others. Color scheme honored old gold and purple with pennant, floral centerpieces, and a menu of sandwiches sticks ice cream cake coffee and mints.

Lumberport High School Gertrude Georgia Robinson J. Britton V. J. Horner BY. Richardson Alasea Huth Hickman Mabel, Robey Willy” Robinson Mesors Weymann Robinson Neale Hedges John Hedges Gold Robinson Molen Kellar Wealaynn Pokitannon Wealeynn College Helen Keller Ita Helen Kalter Buckhan

Wallace Young Leaves St Marys Hospital

Wallace Young of Lost Creek, once near death from appendicitis, was discharged Friday afternoon after three months as a hospital patient. Mrs C St Post who had surgery there recently also moved from the hospital, while Elizabeth Osborne of Colonial Heights suffers from measles but is expected to recover soon.

Wallace Young Lost Creek St. Mary's Hospital Mr. Young C. St. Post Elizabeth Osborne Mra C. A. Osborne South Seventh Street Colonial Heights

Extra dividend declared by South Bean Company

A historical notice states that the South Bean Company declared a quarterly dividend of 500 and an extra dividend of 3. This financial update appears in a concise company notice with figures possibly reflecting currency or stock unit values.

Pittsborg

Loss of Appetite and Spring Vitality Remedy Ad

An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilin as a year round medicine that restores appetite, purifies blood, and revives vitality in spring. It claims the remedy strengthens the digestive organs and overall health, urging readers to obtain it from their doctor or druggist.

Hood

Krenton and Mercer County Traction Strike Report

In Trenton on May 20 the Krenton and Mercer County Traction Company idled cars after motormen and conductors struck Thursday night over alleged dishonest messages that led to discharged notices. If strikers do not report by tomorrow morning, replacements will be permanently hired. City commissioners offered to act as arbitrators.

Ameerican Rata Trenton S.J Tha Krenton Mercer County Traction Company Cara

Contractor Hurt In Fall From Garage Wreck

Andrew L. Shrum was confined to his bed at his South Seventh Street home after a Thursday afternoon fall from a West Pike Street garage. He sustained a broken wrist a badly wrenched shoulder and multiple injuries to his back and body requiring about three weeks of recovery.

Andrew L. Shrum South Seventh Street Aufforin West Pike Street

Republicans Prepare Strong Platform For National Convention

Chicago May 20 Preparations of the Republican platform for the national convention are under way led by Frederick W Upham chairman of the local arrangements committee. Strong planks favoring American work military preparedness and protection for American industries will be considered. Prominent Progressives who returned to the party will be consulted. Upham said he spoke with many old leaders in New York and that Hugh I is the favored candidate in the Atlantic states.

Abendoren Pune Chicago Frederick W. Upham New York C.D. Hittes Republican Party Euard Hihu I3 Atlantic States Mr. Upham

Villa era bandit leader over límites south of Parral in play

Francisco Villa was reported operating south of Parral under an assumed name. Travelers brought the report to El Paso on May 20 noting Villa as a military leader who had gathered a force near Parral. The narrative mentions a bandit named Augustine Garcia used as an alias in the days before Villa’s rise.

VLU Parral Torin EL Paso Francisco Villa Tk Parrall

Measles Recovery and Frost Report From Grafton

Mary Elisabeth Grealey, daughter of Mr Nathan G. Benley, of Lee nheel, has shown marked improvement from measles and will be able to be out in a few days. Grafton reports frost events Thursday night across four sections of the county, with the week’s average temperature the lowest in twenty years.

Mary Elisabeth Grealey Wre Nathan G. Btenley Lee Nheel Grafton Han Amy

Fox Leaves Hospital After Rheumatic Treatment

George Fox, West Union resident, recently treated at Koster hospital for rheumatism, left the hospital Friday after three weeks. His condition is reported much improved.

George Fox West Union Koster Hospital Fox

Priest Sistersville liquor haul captured by police

An undertaker wagon loaded with liquor and driven by Lloyd Duff of Clarksburg was captured here Friday by the police as Duff was allegedly making the trip from Marietta. The authorities intend to trap him tonight after two weeks of Irvine tolling.

Sisthrsvillam Lloyd Dut Clarksburg Hare May Duff Marietta Thapo- Hoo

Treachery Claim Aired Over Wire Tapping Inquiry

New York May 20 Mayor Mitchell issued a statement through Friday accusing Senator George F Thompson chairman of the legislative committee investigating wire tapping of treachery to the United States. He charged Thompson with betraying the probe into telephone taps affecting munition interests and tied the conflict to Seymour and Seymour.

United States New York

Rice Tokyo May 20 Demand for Japanese rice to rise

Rice in the United States shows growing demand for Tapaneas rice though lack of manpower hinders full order execution. Prices including freight are lower than Texas rice, affecting shipments to Puelle County and markets abroad to England and Europe. Japan plans to sell on the American market while not sending to Germany. Panama Canal and fortification funds feature in a large civil bill reported to Congress. In Youngstown manufacturers report strikes easing with 700 of Republic Rubber workers returning to work.

Tokio Uniter Taxge England Germany Washington Panama Canal Ita Youngstown U.sing

Arrest in Ireland arms landing attempt at Good Friday

London reports an important arrest made Thursday night in connection with the attempted landing of arms on the southwest coast of Ireland on Good Friday. Central News dispatch from Tralee confirms details.

London Ireland Central News

Symbol of Health and Ancient Graeces Five Pointed Star

The text claims the five pointed star on Chemberen’s tablets symbolizes health. It asserts ancient Greek Pythegoriens used simple food and temperance as a symbol of health. It promises quick relief from indigestion constipation and nasal issues.

Ancient Graece Chemberein

Rebel Assassinated Ban Francisco General Chen Chi Nal

Rebel assassinated, say 20 high official of Chinese revolutionary, in Shanghai Thursday night. Advices to the Chinsan Republic Association stated Friday. Two of the assassins were caught.

Ban Francisco Chen Chi-Nal Tuas Bhi-Kal Shanjhai Chinsan Republic Association

Paris Military Fraud Convictions Spark Thick Inquiry

CHEAT TROOPS IN PARIS are convicted in a years long military operation. The raids expose fraud involving the sale of rations to troops and forged records. About 200 samples were tested and found impure with significant percentages.

Paris

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