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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1907
Page
4
A fragmented report covers tax and exam issues, school lights and building repairs, and a raid recount. It notes that many districts face teacher certification shortages, Boone County reporting excess marks, and the state preparing for potential actions. Mayor and police discuss raid efficacy and safety. The piece also highlights a Starke address to graduates praising practicality and potential guidance.
The obituary honors Mrs Ida McKinley widow of President William McKinley. It praises her noble life, devout faith, and refined character, noting how she influenced the nation through home and public virtue and the enduring memory she leaves behind.
Clarksburg Canton No 9 Patriarch Militant adopted resolutions noting the death of Chevalier Frank H Rhodes on May 21 1907. They praised his Christian character and service to the city, extended condolences to his family, ordered copies for the family and records, and draped the charter for 30 days with members wearing mourning badges. An extra notice states ice cream was served at Hotel Waldo daily from morning until midnight.
Standings and results from West Penn and nearby leagues show Fairmont, Butler, Greensburg, Connellsville, Scottdale, and others contending in 10 inning games and rain postponed events. St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Chicago, and New York teams feature in national and American circuits with multiple postponements due to weather. Western standings reflect Connellsville, Greensburg, and Scottdale’s tense play amid cold spring conditions.
The Pryethurs team will clash with Cumberland this week as they renew their series. Officials indicate the meeting will occur during the current week, with arrangements outlined for the Cumberland squad’s visit and the anticipated matchup.
Beaver Palls reports three transfers from Akrom to Beaver Wells. Shortstop Davis and pitchers White Gerald and Novenpars joined. Manager Malarkey of Condelisvire signed Fish Love the Allegheny infielder. Jimmie Gainer from Waynesburg sought, but Starksburg won the bidding.
Anthony Bowen is the general manager, Office 417 Woot Main street. Home phone 207. Et "Imfumtriat" for $10.00 cash, and $2.00 apa up per month.
Tickets for the best show of the fire department to be held at the Grand Opera House on June 4 and 5 are on sale at Grove's Drug Store Wells & Haymaker's and Sturm & Wilkens. Tickets 50 cents. Clarksburg Industrial Company boys again show liberality selling loss on easy payment plan. Melodie Flour?
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