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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1908

Page

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Burning Sardinia Steamship Destroyed Off Shore

A火 destroying Sardinia, carrying about 200 aboard, is reported near the shore with most passengers and crew feared dead. The vessel left Liverpool and caught fire shortly after sunset, trapping many as the ship sank near the coast. Rescue attempts and panic described as waves of passengers fled, many leaping into the sea. The ship carried Maltese and Levantine passengers, with only a handful surviving from a total of about 150 to 200 aboard.

Ste Sardinia Alexandre Egypt Mames Grigmods Xistaze Sud-eren Suurcely Teves Goerd Falla Aml Ae Aten Lefe Liverpool No Iereveca

International World Cup car watchver race opens in Savannah

Three foreign and twelve American racing machines are entered in the 1st International World car watchver held in America. The course is 11 miles, and the start was at 11 o'clock. Vinloors from all sections witnessed the event.

Savannah America

Thanksgiving program at Pride Chapel A M E church

A rundown of tomorrow’s service includes opening hymn seating of the congregation reading Psalm 92 and orchestration by the choir and minister with a benediction followed by dinner hosted at the church.

Pride Chapel A.M. E Inononilin

Thanksgiving Service at Admeneton Church to be Held

The annual Thanksgiving Service will be held in the Methodist Episcopal church at 10 o clock Thursday morning November 28. Rev James B. Scott, pastor, will preach a sermon and the congregation is invited to attend with expressions of gratitude and vows unto the Most High.

Ios Aoom James B. Scott Aio

Hospital Sisters Thankful for War Charity Support

A group of hospital sisters express gratitude for aid from the Wie Chul Cortie charity in wartime relief efforts. The donation and support are praised as timely and essential to their mission amid national hardship.

Pine Sisters of AL Marys Chul Cortie

Statue honors Civil War General Sheridan in Washington

In Washington DC on November 25 a large ceremony unveiled a monumental bronze statue of General Philip Sheridan atop a horse. President, cabinet members, diplomats, justices, lawmakers, veterans, and thousands of citizens attended. The statue by Gutzon Borglum stands 14 feet high, 4x long, and cost 50,000 dollars funded by Congress. Mrs Sheridan unveiled the drapery, with Lt. Phil Sheridan present.

Washington, D.C Philip Henry Sheridan Plomatic Corps Supreme Court of the United Suates Congress Regular Army National Guard United Sistes Marines Navy Gutzom Bergsam Sheridan Sherdan Reid Cater Creek Early Whale Reciens Wien Matto Haix Rien Hir Phil Sheridan

No Smoking Order Seeks Early Rail Car Smoking Ban

General Superintendent George T Watson of the traction company issues a December 7 effective order prohibiting smoking on different cars. Interurban cars will be supplied with smoking apartments while end cars may still be used by riders for certain sections, following numerous complaints from women about crowded ends with smokers.

George T Watson Traction Company Wounces

Post Office Hours Adjusted for Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving hours announced with general delivery window from 10 am to noon for morning deliveries and collections. Parcel and night services limited with free delivery available. Money orders and revenue collection closed all day.

Genent Winlow Mornhig Cate

Grand jury to hear case of shouting and wounding

Huntington November 25 Cony Wesley indicted on a charge of shouting and dangerously wounding William Davie during an incident on the G and O railroad near Onn Davie expected to recover Lee Thivall arrives from Whoerting for the hearing

Huntington Cony Wesley Grand Jury Willam Davie Davie Newar

Circuit Court Jurors Drawn for January Term

Grand and petit jurors were drawn for the January term of circuit court which begins Monday January 4. The grand jurors include Lee D. Holden R R Bardesty High Lyce C L Hess Irvine Nutter Ler D Blake Levi Smith Hi Warner William H Cottrt Lioyd Washburn Lione Barnett Louis Rector N Ashcraft J W Miner Ceorge M Roa and Henry Bassel. The petit jurors reporting January 11 include CG Bair Jason M Kester ML Ifurelden William Gray Syd G Horner William Nutter Tyson B Reeder Charles D Balott James Lantam Tenip Smith O O Robinson I A Bennett George M Randolph James Fenshaw Jerome Hall T J P Tyson B L Harbert Late Nutter J L Hardesty William A Godtevy George W Moffett Jasper S Kyle James M Coffman N B Mc Carty Sas Fiiigan Howard Morris James MW Garrett D W Incas P 1 Heldreth Wilson Lewis Thomas Reage Samuel Steal WA Brooks ST Hagmerty William C Hickman Fitchard F Mason Wirt Lewis RR Carder John Moore Rupert Reed Charles L Craig Arden Bond Emile Mathie Vautin M Carstadon A J fend Skinner Gain Edward Little and Roger B Martin.

Circuit Court Lee D. Holden R. R. Bardesty High Lyce C. Ll. Hess Irvine Nutter Ler D. Blake Levi Smith Hi Warner William H. Cottr Ceorge M. Roa Henry Bassel CG. Bair Jason M. Kester ML. Ifurelden William Gray Syd G. Horner William Nutter Tyson B. Reeder Charles D. Balott James Lantam Tenip Smith O. 0. Robinson I. A. Bennett George M. Ramdo

The Devil 10 Play at Grand Opera House

The much talked of European and New York play The Devil will be presented by Alfred E Avrons at the Grand Opera House on Wednesday December 2. The production promises an eagerly awaited sensational drama featuring intrigue and romance with Olga and Karl in a tale of devilish impersonation and unhappy outcomes.

New York Auceas Henry W. Ravage Alfred E. Avrons Grand Opera House Leake Fla Bt. Mifer Tan Olga Fiotmon Karl Istailer Aay Ify Brentway Urtimites Nayarlor Aemta

Would-be assassin target in Pleasnt fog as riverman shot

Nov 25 in Pleasnt, an attempted attack occurred on George Morgan, son of captain Morgan, a wealthy riverman. He was shot while walking down the bank toward a gleamer, with bystanders reporting a struggle and the assailant fleeing. Authorities say the victim may recover as the incident prompts a police inquiry.

Point Pleasant George Morgan Ann Morgan Fronton Wighae Young Morgan

Dennison's Rescue In Panther Attack During Hunt

Dennison and A. Prouk Dennison joined a hunting trip when a panther chased Dennison up a tree. Howeevilin resident iT de Mekkense aided by companion WLo, calling friends and tending to Ta Toca rent estate interests. Penjamin A. Reeder arrives from Shingaton. Arthur Thompson with the State archives department plans to spend Thanksgiving in Charleston.

Mekkense Howeevilin A. Prouk Dennison Dennnison Ijin Cho Penjamin A. Reeder Shingaton Arthur Thompson History and Archives Department Charleston

Bishop Moore to Speak at Goff Church in Clarksburg

Bishop Moore will deliver his lecture on the Japanese war and Oriental life at Goff Methodist Episcopal Church in Clarksburg Thursday night November 26 at 8 o clock. Proceeds go to Wesleyan work in Burkhames. admission 50 cents with refreshments and handshakes by the Bishop.

Clarksburg Davia Ho Moore Chemulpo Japan Adaks Gulf Bishop Moore Bishon Moores Wesleyan Opljee Burkhames Ineturn Moore

West Virginia board gains fourteen members from Wheeling trip

Graham Young of the West Virginia Board of Trade completed a two day visit by securing fourteen new state board members. Notable appointees include S A McCune of Weston and members from Morris Grocery Company Alexander and Alexander Farmers Bank and other firms and bankers.

West Virginia Board of Trade Young Graham Young Waday Ani Wheeling State Board Weston Clarkeburg Morris Grocery Company Alexander & Alexander Farmers Bank Gladden & Alexander Empire National Bank West Virgin‘a Bank George L. Duncan P.M. Holrison W. H. Lewis Williams & Trayissor Co Leatherbury Shoe Co Kobleward Co Standard Milling Co Willson-Earle Co Richards Construction Co Willieoh & Dennison Hart Bros. Machine Co Radford Pottery Co Grassi Chemical Co Wat Virginia Mine Supply Co Chas Smiley Charles B. ‘Jonason Davia & Davis R. J. Garley Waldo Hurvay J. Smith

Ship Arrives Manila After Typhoon Strike

The vessel arrived today at Sorsorggo Tang of Luzon after a typhoon blew it off course. Passengers including Mia Hazel Prost and Mayme Powler visit relatives in Parkerburg while Miss Luda Board plans to arrive later this week for family visits. Mr and Mrs Wl Peters of Parkerabune are set to spend Thanksgiving with Rev and Mrs L B Peters in Warren Miller’s circle.

Manila Sorsorggo Luzon Mia Hazel Prost Parkersorg W. J. Meming Mayme Powler Parkersburg Warren Miller Moni Hunker Hugineta

Thanksgiving Day Reflections From The Baltimore Sun

An oldBaltimore Sun piece muses on Thanksgiving themes and seasonal pageantry. It evokes family meals homecomings and gratitude with poetic imagery of traditions and lights.

Thanksgiving Union Services Held Across Churches

Thanksgiving union services will be held tomorrow at 5:30 PM. The sermon will be preached by Rev. J F McClelland of the Fire Presbyterian church, with readings, prayer, solos, and songs led by local clergy and choir members. An offering will be taken to support the joint service.

Central Christian Pike J. F. McCleland Preebyteelan Protessant Clurches E Yorance

Evidence Taken In Appeals Case Of Gas Firms

The board hearings in the Fairmont and Grafton Gas Company appeals case and the Philadelphia Company of West Virginia matter continued with Judge Lynch presiding. Pittsburgh's James F. Guffey testified for both companies while state witnesses A B Witte and Prof J R Trotter appeared. Evidence may close this afternoon but arguments will be postponed to Water. The firms claim the board overvalued their property assessments.

Fairmont & Grafton Gas Company Babi c Tudze Charles W. Lynch Irourt Court Philadelphia Company West Virginia James F. Guffey Pittsburg Witnes Tax

Funeral for Mrs Louise A Lock Held Near Home

Short funeral services were conducted for Mrs Louise A Lock who died Monday night of pneumonia at home in the Mion Heelle addition. The service was led by Rev H Bird. Accompanied by Molle th Prince the body was taken to Wheeling by the Short Vine train for Sunday funeral at the son’s mother on Thirty-seventh street in that city.

Louise A. Lock Mion- Heelle Addition Torencon H. Bird G. M Polntlven

Injured man carried from basement after fall at Market Street

W. S. Lay, severely injured when he tumbled down basement steps at the Lawment market on North Fourth Street three days ago, was carried home Wednesday afternoon. Doctors report gradual improvement despite inability to move him from the basement until now.

W. S. Lay Tauihe Lawment Market North Pourth Street

Cameraphone Coming to Grand Opera Nowe Show

Ambiguous text notes a camera device debut tied to Grand Opera Nowe with reference to New York. Mentions dates and venues in unclear phrasing.

City committee advances water works plan in council chamber

The special water works ordinance committee appointed by the city council met Tuesday night to prepare a general outline for improvements. A further session is planned for this evening with additional meetings scheduled before the regular council session. Members include T. T. Lowrides, Charles M. Hart, B. Wolf, W. B. Robbins, EJ Wand, J Coswell, and Wil B Onborn.

Clty Sania Place Wosston Gincotmell Appolis TE. T. Lowrides Charles M. Hart B. Wolf W. B. Robbins EJ. Wand J Coswell Wi B Onborn

Game shipment uncover tells of illegal export from Romney

A war den official discovered 500 partridges 200 pheasants and 10 deer packed for shipment to Washington and Baltimore. Authorities named the persons who brought the game into Romney and the city merchants it was consigned to. A stock of game was found at Green Springs West Virginia and the official plans to prosecute the offenders.

Romney Washington Baltimore Romnéy Abe City Green Springs W. Va Cumberland Ronney Baltimore & Ohio Railroad

Eight Adde d At a Regular Meeting of Clarkabore Tent

At a regular meeting of Clarkabore Tent No 19 KG eight candidates were chosen for membership. New uniform for the Macabay Band will be distributed from Dr Paynes office this evening.

Clarkabore Prajder Hall Econ Degros Ana Ts Holt Wilett G. PF Dilly G Wiaroneh Hunter Fitrer Claris Soy Tnt- Gor Clarence C. “Keven

Lunacy Commission Hears Forgery Case In Huntington

A Huntington lunacy commission convened to hear a case involving Warten Qrez charged with forging a pot item. The defendant, allegedly connected to a dommes entry, has spent about a year in jail. The proceedings focus on potential entry method and intent.

Huntington Rimane

Marriage Licenses Granted Amid Names and Places Quotation

A list shows Auriga Noenees and others including Riwaed Ghney Stary Ries Valets and SeMingra Rowasro Holien with Sylvia Annu Muthery receiving licenses. The names appear in a garbled OCR with multiple errors but denote a batch of marriage license issuances.

Auriga Noenees Ghney API Stary Ries SeMingra Rowasro Holien Sylvia Annu Muthery

No Gambling Gases In Police Court Sessions

In a morning police court session led by Mayor Wood, several individuals faced fines for drunkenness. John Bruner, M. Muthesna John, and Coen were fined 4.60 each on conviction and promised to leave the city. A separate 4.80 fine was levied, and Joe Wallace was arraigned for drunkenness.

Wood John Bruner M. Muthesna John Coen Drinkenneas Joe Wallace

Thanksgiving Vacation Begins Soon at Morgantown

Morgantown reports that Thanksgiving vacation starts at noon today with students returning home or leaving for breaks. The brief pause comes as exams near and campus activity slows before the end of term.

Morgantown

Fatal accident report from the Junction House scene

A drunken driver connected with a West End incident caused a fatal crash near the Junction House. The report notes the worker Harry Sohie Gementel involved and details unclear moments leading to the crash.

West Enel Harry Sohie Gementel Glansworker Boytis Vince Suelier

Hobpy the Polls Man Found slain in Ohio River bank

In a murky report, Sattaury ward Treadway of Parkarent Va is tied to a violent incident when his body is found along the Ohio River near Barrows, rivernan of Higeetapport, prompting a police investigation into his death and alleged hob py the pollees connection.

Sattauury Abe Ward Treadway Parkarent Va Rivernan Higee Tapport

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