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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1906

Page

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Church Union Completed in Presbyterian Merger

The Cumberland and Presbyterian churches completed a union today at a General Assembly session. Rev. G. Lanning of Puget Sound was named assistant clerk as reports from church committees were presented. Two commissioners opposed final vote.

Associated Press Richmond Ind BR. G. Lanning Puget Sound General Assembly Union Presbyterian Church Vare Fous Berland Willian Laurie Baliefinio Ren Ki Peasy Jacksonville

Liberty Area Hours Spark After Jail Release

Banech, a young Veeton, was freed from county jail Thursday morning after eighteen months. He and two companions caused a disturbance on Baltimore Street, attempting to engage with passersby. Brooks and Lt. Joycend Lewis intervened, and Bunch was identified as the aggressor. He faces charges and will be tried Friday morning.

Banech Veeton John Bee Pacer Pliberty Baltimore Street Brooks Joycend Lewis

Wilsons Cousin Killed by Train Near Charles Town

Charles Town resident Wilson was a painter by trade who saw the near head on collision with a moving train. He was about forty five years old and the event occurred as he stood on the railroad. Remains were brought to Charles Town for burial and relatives stated the accident occurred last Thursday.

Gendra Teveland

Wallis Family Safe After Afternoon Flight Report

In Liverpool, England, OL and Mrs T T Wallis were reported safe at 1 20 in the afternoon after a flight with Farman B Wallis. Details are unclear as the message arrives via received reports from Europe.

Wallis Europe Mra. T. T. Wallis sLiverpest England Hye Farman B. Wallis Pontient Anil

Funniest Picture and Clown Fee Run in New York

Fragmentary OCR text mentions funny picture captions and clown figures, uncertain names, and a New York context. The passage is garbled but suggests a first-time viewing or exhibition of humorous images and a clown-related event.

New York

Logas and Weston Engage in Narrow Bowling Match

Weston Logas won. Jatter claimed a narrow victory for Weston. Lowling played well though a few nerves led to low scores. Day was High individual with 194. Ferry top visitor with 166. Clarksburg won first series by twenty one pins, then won second by fifty three pins. Weston showed team effort but Clarksburg led overall by twenty one pins after two games.

Jatter Day Ferry Clarksburg Aleb Rotow Weston

Manager Gazley Leads Clean Up Stunt On Hewes Street

Gazley, manager of the Aldo company, organized a physical culture style street cleanup this afternoon. He acquired a large straw hat and rallied sixteen volunteers to clear Hewes Street, directing the broom and shovel brigade under hot sun as fog lingered in the area.

Gazley Broom

Effort Fails to Settle Mine Controversy in Ohio

Columbus May 24 an effort to settle the mining dispute in Ohio failed after a conference among John H Winder president of the Sunday Creek Coal Company William J Green president of the Ohio miners and Rev Roderick McLachlin Catholic priest of Belmont county. Two mines in Jefferson county resumed operations with non union workers today.

Associated Press Columbus Ohio John H. Winder Sunday Creek Coal Company Willian J. Green Ohio Miners Roderick McLachlin Privet Belmont County Jefferson County

Commencement Events Held At City Opera House Tonight

The high school graduation is scheduled for tonight at 8 o'clock in the opera house, with twelve graduates announced. The colored school will hold its commencement tomorrow in the colored school building, per prior notice.

Opera House

Mrs Davis Conditions Worsen in York Hospital

York May 24 Mrs Jefferon Davis condition grew worse last night and remained poor today as doctors reported no improvement.

Associated Press York Jefferon Davis

Wage increase boosts cotton district workers in Danielson

A voluntary wage rise of 11 percent has been agreed for all cotton workers in the Danielson area. The accord covers about twenty thousand employees across the district. The move, attributed to negotiations with labor representatives, aims to improve living standards amid rising costs.

Danielson. Conn

Souvenir of Fire Col Henry W Mond Item

Fragmentary OCR recalls a souvenir of the great San Francisco fire and a frail knife with evidence of its presence in a furnace with plate. The fragment is incomplete and unreadable in parts.

Col Henry Wa San Francisco

Civil Engineer Killed by Train near Belington

Ar Worth Teter a civil engineer residing at Belington Bare ir county was struck and killed by a passenger train on the Western Maryland line between Belington and Elkins just after four o clock Wednesday afternoon. He was walking on the tracks and did not hear the train. The engineer tried to stop but could not. Teter about 43 leaves a wife and four children. The cousin M F Teter of Philip pi is a cousin of the deceased.

Worth Teter Belington Bare Ir County Rondozen Tetrr Barbone Ramity F. Tetérs Philippi

Judge Mason for Governor

May 24 Morgantown WV a strong sentiment favors Judge John W Mason Fairmont for the Republican gubernatorial nomination A prominent attorney warns Mason would leave the bench and notes his timber is needed to fill the governor’s shoes The Morgantown Post supports a tall timber for the next campaign and roots for Mason citing his Monongalia roots

Morganlows W.va Monongalia County John W. Mason Fairmont Trig Mason Circuit Court Honeh Morgantown Post Republican Party Wee West Virginia Marion County Monongolia

A Jolly Lot of Fishermen Off Cohumns Creek

A group of fishermen spent the evening at Cohumn's Creek mouth, enjoying a rare outing. The party, including Dr. W. Walterman and Dr. John S. Stone among others, claimed they caught three small fish and noted bait may have limited their haul while Dale Dean oversaw the emissary wagon.

Cohumn The Faily W. Walterman Crile John S.stone Georgy Stone Dale Dean

Clarksburg Pitcher Leaves for Lewisburg Showdown

George Argerbrigit, famed Clarksburg hall team pitcher, departs Saturday for Lewisburg to join the locals. He last hurled strong, limiting Marietta to four hits and Lafayette to a single hit through the ninth, promising a fine showing in Lewisburg.

George Argerbrigit Clarksburg Lewisburg Clarke King Wil Amer Emi Cress Mariettn Lafayette

Grading For Track A Juncture In The Short Line Cut

A garbled OCR style note describes grading on a track section at Tromddue for a street project. It mentions a large turnout and a rough condition, with unclear details about fair weather and the tempo of work. The fragment hints at proceedings and potential delays affecting nearby activity.

Tromddue

Teachers Examined at Clarksburg Central School

The first Siltes uniform examination for teaching began at Clarksburg Central School with County Superintendent W. Ogden and Brammers Gay Musser and Frank White in charge. Ninety men and women enrolled. list of examinees includes Kemper Campbell Moffatt Allen Howell Koontz and many others from Clarksburg Salem Bridgeport and surrounding areas. The exams covered United States History Geography and Civics with questions on the Declaration of Independence the Civil War and other topics.

Clarksburg Central School Alding County W. Ogden Brammers Gay Musser Frank White Severs Gertlesen Teie Af. Kemper Treemansburg- Tames Porter Campbell Auburn Iola Chalfant Shinneton J. W. Samples Sardis Catherine Shinn Shiinaton Bomeineh Cemgm W. A. Strother Clarksburg Georgia B. Boned Salem John G. Robinson Craigmoor Taniah le Meade Bridgeport Blanche Hill Bri Torslet Charles W. Vireo J. Ward God Hope Disia Hardesty Shinnston Howard Robinson Museen Clarkeburg Charles Kile Senterpoint Tsnac Brohned Big Tsaac John Lucus Ehinnston Cora Swiger Julia O. Kidd Dessie Garrison Quief Dell Tala F. Tall Wallace Sophie E. Benedum Nage Orried Treddie C. McIntire Tlovis McKinley J. B. Campbell Hoy Ward Mathie J. Holmes Wat Milford F. ‘Tenny Webster Springs United States America Colwin Esplorers Booalke Benjamin Praoklin Cornwallis Ani Cleveland Naite

Puno Recital by the Seniors at Braddur Institute

Graduates of the Music Department Broaddur Institute announce a senior recital inviting friends and the public. Miss Lena Bartlett will perform May 25 at 8 p m at the Baptist church with Miss Pauline A Stewart as vocalist. The program includes Beethoven Sonata Op 13 and several piano and vocal pieces.

Mies

First dance of season draws forty couples at the park

The opening dance event drew forty couples on the floor with an attentive crowd enjoying Wells orchestra. Music was praised as special and well received. The next dance is planned for Tuesday night.

Meening Wells” Orchestra

Board of Trade movement gains steam in Marksburg meeting

Subscriptions have risen to fund a local board of trade in Marksburg with a favorable outlook. A committee reported progress on constitution and bylaws, with a follow up meeting planned tomorrow night to finalize organization and invite broader public participation.

Board of Trade Marksburg Fryer Board

Broaddus Children Levying Boards Instructed

A garbled 1900s circular warns county officials against unlawful public moneys use and outlines penalties for excess levies. It notes that school taxes and teachers funds may be set at specified rates, with courts to enforce levy limits and deadlines.

Commission Pitlen Enurts Educkbor Menbotpal Cote Jl Riferihen Acts of the Agisiatins Banda” of Education Bedy Alenia Soe Ot Heald “Works Jorge

Name Chores and Acts Highlight School Programs

A 1906 Baptist church program lists acts including The Bitterfly and Dutch Dolls, with performers such as Rebecca and Louise Basell. It mentions Pauline Tarkington, Jennie Kemper, and Genevieve Robierts among participants. The review notes a Saturday service at 4 p.m. with a cordial invitation to all.

Weslo Harcarolip Neidlingery Sig Albitito Boggess Paitaigs Jansens Munde Hall Airsopal Tread Chiminnds Rebecca Lite Boy Blue Newin Totlise Paogibe Pickininny D. Smuth Vita Davis Hensat Pauline Tarkington Keep-Sake Lindner Louise Basell Vallee Durand Genevieve Robierts Se Baptist Church Suturday

Wedding of B A Morritt in Fairmont West Virginia

Miss Sue Hall requests the honor of your presence at the marriage of her niece May Manley Hall to Mr. Charles Campbell Moffitt on Wednesday June 6, 1906 at seven o'clock at Christ Episcopal Church Fairmont West Virginia. Mr. Morritt is chief mining engineer for the Muderanll Clark Coal Company with headquarters in Clarkaburg.

Pirmont Clarkaburgars Morfith Muderanll-Clark Coal Company Sue, Hall May Manley Hall Charles Campbell Moffitt Christ Episcopal Church Fairmont West Virginia

Broadus Calendar of Commencement Events

Dates and times for Broaddus commencement related events including Senior piano and children's recitals, expression recital, class day exercises, pupil music concert, annual board meeting, and the thirteenth annual commencement with associated receptions and association meetings.

Mary Lena Bartlet Teesday Chace Ann McClune Géorgia Garrett Mubol Imma Stewart Lina Anne Jay Music Expression Abimni Association Alunmi Waldo

Warrant For Person Refusing To Vacate

Constable Hodgers issues a warrant for a person refusing to vacate at a property on West Prku street during a protest before Squire Gordon over an apartment building dispute involving Katie Cox and William Lawn. Authorities warned of action to remove trespassers and restore order.

Hodgers Pritchard West Prku Street Squire Gordon Katie Cox William Lawn Aml Raunner Masta

Unclear fragment reports sick on flyer at pier arrival

Fragmentary text notes a sick person on a flyer named Me Dievwel. Details about the location Feo epitel lnet pacht and Piercy Sir wet arrival are garbled, leaving the event unclear and without verifiable facts.

Amin Feo Piercy Sir Wet

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