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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1906

Page

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Lady Ag A Thief In Osborn Home Theft Case

Marie Wright a domestic at West Main street home of Mr and Mrs W G Osborn took wearing apparel from Mrs Osborn while asleep. She boarded a train toward Lumberport but was intercepted and arrested. She confessed after being found with the stolen items and said it was her first theft. Mrs Osborn declined prosecution and police released her.

Mise Marie Wright WG. Oraft West Main Street Tool Osborn Bie Dowealle Run Nelch Simms Key Adamston

Grace Brown Death Witness Testimony in Gillette Trial

Witness Pouglass testified in the Gillette case that Grace Brown was killed before her body fell into Big Moose Lake. Chester Gillett stands trial charged with causing her death in an Erie news dispatch from New York.

Associated Press Ereimer N. Y Pouglass Gillette Grace Brown Big Moose Lake Chester Gillett

Actress Marries Member of Her Company

New Orleans on November 26 reports the marriage of Binoche Walsh to WN Travers, a member of her company. The ceremony and details are announced, marking a pivotal personal event for the actress and her troupe.

Presa New Orleans Binoche Walsh WN. Travers

Sleeping Man Arrested After Armed Crowd Gathers

A man drunk and asleep on Calm Street last Saturday provoked a crowd of men and women armed with sticks and stones. Police woke him, and in court he named J B Hitchcox and was found guilty of dereliction and disorderly conduct, fined five dollars and jailed for three days. the crowd dispersed as officers entered the scene.

Palice Court J. B. Hichcox Hichcox Caiin Street John el Yates Howe Howe Hidcox Ariting

Two Shot In Garousal Carousals At Perry Mines

During weekend celebrations at Perry mines two colored workers were shot in accidents amid drunken carousals. Susan Campbell was wounded in the arm and back but is expected to recover. miner Cook was shot in the arm and treated by the mine physician. All parties claim accidental discharge.

Perry Mines Susan Campbell Cook

Roosevelt Returns to Washington City

CAPE HENRY Va Nov 26 The Louisiana with President Roosevelts party passed the capes at 5 am The wireless station said the engine was disabled and she did not reach the capes until afternoon The accident is not serious and all are well on the Louisiana The Louisiana proceeded up Chesapeake Bay to meet the yacht Bray flower The Tennessee went into Hampton Roads They probably will reach Washington late this evening

Cape Henry Louisiana Roos Capes Louisiang Chesapeake Bay Washington Tennessee Hampton Roads

Revival Services At Adamston Church Lead Converts

Revival meetings at the Methodist Episcopal church in Adamston led by Rev. Mr. Scott and Evangelist Nanna of Moundsville draw large crowds. Several have professed and more are seeking the way as preaching remains effective. the Sunday school has grown from eleven to eighty within the last month.

Methodist Episcopal Church Adamaton Mr. Scott Nanna Moundsville

Motion to dissolve injunction against Hope Natural Gas Company

A motion to dissolve an injunction granted to Arminta West and others against Hope Natural Gas Company was argued before Judge Charles W. Lynch in chambers Monday morning and taken under advisement.

Arminta West Hope Natural Gas Company Grant District Charles W‘uynch Chambers

Dyson resigns as Waldo Hotel bookkeeper to manage Imperial Smoke House Parkersburg

W T Dyson assistant bookkeeper at the Waldo Hotel resigns to take the management of the Imperial Smoke House in Parkersburg. He will go to Parkersburg the latter part of next week. Friends here regret his departure from Clarkburg.

W. TL. Dyson the Waldo Hotel Imperial Bmoke Parkersburg Fending Clear Parkerstors Mr. Dyson Clarkaburs

The Metropolitan Right Up To Date Improvements At Metro Hotel

The Metropolitan hotel managed by M. Dy Sheridan showcases elegant upgrades. Lavatories carpets and furnishings updated. dining room and parlor modernized. Street level saloon restaurant and pool billiard rooms attract strong business. Patsy Finnerty leads the restaurant. pool halls boast new tables and complete equipment. The Metro aims to be the best in the state.

Metropolitan Hotel M. Dy Sheridan Patsy Finnerty Metropolite

Fights and crowds mark busy Saturday night on Pike Street

A chaotic Saturday on Pike Street drew large crowds and numerous disturbances. Police, overwhelmed yet resourceful, struggled to maintain order as stores and street vendors saw heavy business and a surge of passengers filled the avenues.

Pike Street Ford

Parkersburg Postmaster Hopeful Frank S Smith Viewed as Favorite

NEXT POSTMASTER Frank S. Smith of Parkersburg visited Saturday night and stayed Sunday. He is an avowed candidate for the Parkersburg postmastership which will be settled after Congress meets next week. Supporters call him deserving and highly fit for the duties. Several others also seek the appointment, but Smith appears the likely winner.

Frank S. Smith Parkersburg Smith Congress Ke Smith

One Lone Robber Holds Up a Train Near Glasgow

A lone bandit attempted to rob a Chicago passenger train near Glasgow Missouri this morning. The conductor overpowered him and the suspect, identified as Truchart from California, claimed the loot included $2000 and several naval watches, all of which were returned to passengers.

Associated Frees Kansas City Chicago Glasgow Truchart California Seake Rock-Island

Hazardous material explosion rocks city early morning

A massive dynamite blast atop a plateglass mill and ensuing fires cause multiple injuries and property damage across several northern city zones. A second gas explosion at R M Grimm’s home added to the crisis, with a faulty hose connection blamed for the fire and evacuation risks.

Oil operations in Harrison County show multiple tests underway

In Harrison County oil activity spans several districts with firms like Hutton Gas Company, Hope Natural Gas Company, Independent Oil Company, and Bionarch Oil drilling tests. Locations include Limestone Run, Ten Mile Run, Cunningham Run, Salem Fork, Indian Run, Rock Camp Run, and the Wolf Summit field. Outcomes noted include a 3,700 foot test by Bionarch and a 15-barrel show by South Penn Oil on the Mary Martz farm.

Limestone Run Hutton Gas Company A. BR. Shine Ten Mile Run Sardis Hope Natural Gas Company Albert Swiger Gordon Sand C. W. Lynch Cunningham Run Eagle District Philadelphia E. M. Hees Salem Fork Ten Mile Ol! Company Richard Davis Indian Run W. J. Randolph & Co F. B. Haney Rock Camp Run Bionarch Oil Company John Henderson Wolf Summi South Penn Oil Company Mary Martz

Dedication of New Chapel On Thanksgiving Day

The Grames-If Baptist church will be dedicated on Thanksgiving Day with services at 2:90 and 7:30 p.m. The pastor Rev R B McDanel and Revs J O Simmons and W J Newsom will lead the sessions. A hearty invitation is extended.

R. B. McDanel J. O. Simmons W. J. Newson

Locals Beat Fairmont 6 to 0 In Warm Park Football Game

In the warmest game of the season at Union Park the Jocal High School defeated Fairmont High 6 to 0. The lone score came early in the first half when Harrison raced 50 yards for a touchdown, as the locals dominated with stronger play and the visitors misfired on several chances.

Union Park Jocal~ High School Fairmont High School L Neal Harrison Malone Tamie Fleming Clarkebure Fairmont Hoffmar Hayes Osborne Jett C. Amos Hetner F. Amos Owens Couter Pritchard Lynch Spring Hugilt Chief Fleming Delson

Mulberry Rider Suffers Broken Collarbone After Horse Accident

Hanson Link of Mulberry is reported to have a broken collarbone from a Sunday horseback incident. He dropped the bridle while fastening an overcoat on the horse and was knocked to the ground by a wire or clothesline. injury described as painful though not serious.

Hanson Link Mulberry Petell Oredr Bis

Annual Meeting for Sunday School Groups

An annual meeting is planned with oneday racing at 7 30 o clock. The event will elect Sunday School groups from all Got Method churches. The session will be in the church lecture room and speaker Arleschnr Le is expected to preside and present a report.

Lexti Arleschnr

Empire Building Unveils Largest Illuminated Sign

The Empire building in Glarksbury now displays the citys largest electric illuminated sign forming the word Empire in bold Gothic letters. Lights were activated Saturday drawing notable attention as the Telegram plans two additional signs at its Main street office.

Empire Building Iise Lime Main Street

Fairmount Police Arrest Suspect on Lee Street

Fairmont police arrested Henry Baker on Lee Street Monday afternoon at the request of Fairmont authorities. A telephone message said Baker was wanted there but did not specify the alleged offense. He is being held awaiting further word from Fairmont.

Henry Baker Lee Ya- Hee Fairmont Pairmont Baker

Restaurant Closes as Liquor House Replaces It

Mera Davia and Barret closed the Manhattan eatery Sunday after a fire and will convert the building to a liquor wholesale and retail house in the city. The firm plans a large liquor business run in connection with the buffet, while remaining residents at a new city location. General regret accompanies the closure of one of the city’s most popular dining spots.

Mera Davia & Barret Manhattan Mesars Davin & Barrett Buffett

Rearrest of Parkersboro couple on unlawful living charges

The county reports Uriah Roberta and Ethie Roberts will be rearrested in Parkersboro for unlawful cohabitation. The earlier case was dismissed after Roberta claimed divorce. authorities say no valid divorce exists, restricting him from living with another woman.

Uriah Roberta Ethie Roberts Parkershoro

Bartenders Soret Meeting Held At Tresere Annex

A local bartenders meeting convened at the Tresere annex with attendees from various venues. The session focused on safety, service standards, and new beverage guidelines for the coming season.

Wreck Averted By Block System Misunderstanding

Freight train stalled at Salem Sunday evening due to missing operator and a timing misunderstanding between Le Grand and Parkersburg crews. Dan Coyne and Shay Law assisted but the delay nearly caused a wreck until a block could be issued, highlighting the system's role in preventing disaster.

Parkersburg-Grafton Baltimore & Obs Salem Stethom Ft Ulock Dan Coyne Shay Law Law Berm Wignturg Cormey Quittle Wade Lame Walt Mae Coyne Amd Stratghold

Arrest for taking photographs leads to charges

Joe Flores was arrested in Glen Eddy over alleged photo taking from Kate Lapon. The case, heard by Magistrate Riley, alleges Flores pursued the woman and caused distress. Lapon reportedly paid him not to intrude, and Flores left the city after the incident.

Joe Flores Hota Kate Tlapon Glen Lee Coffmin Warrane Riley's Court Lapon Pris Prortese Cause Mores Hatcert Florio Flores Thieey City

Warrant Withdrawn for Local Shoemaker

A warrant against Joum Ps Gregory, a shoemaker, was withdrawn after authorities and defense counsel agreed to drop the charges related to an alleged offense aboard a barge. Gregory was released from custody following the Monday afternoon action.

Joum Gregory Mim Net Thoretay A. Gregory

Salvation Army Lecture Set for Central Presbyterian Friday

Col Br and Hols and Cartell Cooke of Cleveland Major Williass Mac of Pittsburg will contact Wp services in the Central Presbyterian Church Friday November 20 at 9. The Colonel will give a lecture titled Shadows. Salvationists invite attendance as they offer charity for twenty three years.

BR & Hols

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