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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1906
Page
1
A short line passenger train bound for the city was delayed after a wreck near Jacksonburg. Cars were derailed, several damaged, and no injuries were reported at this writing. Communication with the wreck side was interrupted and a replacement train may be assembled to move passengers and mail.
A report on Christmas shoplifting during the holiday season notes many incidents in large dry goods and nation stores. Merchants work with clerks to spot thieves and speed word of captures, aiming to deter losses from organized shoplifting amid crowded bargain counters.
In Washington on November 27 Associated Press reports President Franklin D. Roosevelt was in his office surly as Secretary Losb delivered a large accumulation of correspondence ahead of the cabinet meeting at 11 o'clock.
R M Hite and partner Braddock of the Virginia Pittsburg Coal Company of Fairmont visited Tuesday to oversee their new property buy near town and to arrange constructing two driveways across the John R Stout farm for the contemplated mine opening.
John Duncan Altizer, the baby son of Mr and Mrs BR G Altiser, is believed to have died from diphtheria. The family, including the mother and baby, are quarantined at their home as friends and neighbors stay away.
Hoy Mr and Mrs George W Poole depart for Bridgewhinr Ronk Inghill county Virginia to visit two sisters in law and three women. He has not been there for thirty five years, and will see relatives in his native place he left long ago.
Uniontown Pa reports that Roepineck Ascentine and Dyan failed to close a deal with Cunningham for 600 acres of coal land near Clarksburg along the West Virginia Short Line. The 2,000 acre field has seen a sharp value rise as surrounding plots are taken up by speculators.
Word arrives of Mrs Sarah Daugherty widow of Michael Daugherty formerly of this city. She died early today at her son John Daugherty’s home in Wheeling from age related diseases. The body will return Thursday for funeral at Church of the Immaculate Conception at 30 oclock with burial in Holy Cross cemetery. She leaves two sons John of Wheeling and Thomas of Pittsburgh and was sister to the late Bridget Milan and aunt to Mary and Maggie Milan Mrs Patrick Martin and Michael Milan.
United States Deputy Marshal 5 D Hupp brought Nicolle Firie from Unshur county Tuesday morning to United States Commissioner Thomas B Spates on a warrant for violations of the Internal Revenue laws. The commissioner set bond at 300 to appear at the Parkersburg term of federal court in January. If not bonded, he was committed to Wood County Jail in Parkersburg to await court.
Morgantown officials petitioned for a new Knights Templar commandery in Fairmont. A Monday night meeting produced an eventual vote against establishing the new commandery despite initial unanimous support.
A West Virginia Grand Lodge action aims to build the state’s first Home for aged Odd Fellows, wives, and orphans on a 100 acre Bilkins farm. The project, funded by members, seeks legislative permission to own land and create a two to three hundred inmate facility with education and support, not mere charity.
Constable Parker of Fairmont brought Henry Baker to Fairmont Tuesday afternoon. Baker, a Black man, was arrested by Clarkshoro police at the request of Fairmont police, who say Miss Lissie Taylor of the Fourth ward accuses him of stealing $50 from a trunk at her house.
League entertainment at Goff Epworth League next Friday night November 80 features a reproduction of the Bow and Arrow drill with all events free.
Mrs. WABLACH Miller of Wallace died at her Wallace home Tuesday morning from typhoid fever. She was 45 and survived by her husband and several children. No funeral arrangements had been made.
Associated Press reports in New York that the American Sugar Refining Company faced an $18,000 penalty issued by Judge Hough in U S circuit court for accepting rebates from the New York Central Company. The firm may appeal within sixty days and rebates totaling $28,000 were admitted.
George Chazah of Pinnickinnick swore out a warrant against Charley Cockensky of Flemington for attempting to leave on the next train with a hat valued at 1.60. Cockensky was arrested and faced the magistrate, who dismissed the case after Cockensky paid the hat’s cost and court fees amid a noisy foreign language dispute.
Martinsburg woman Miss Maud Gordon, daughter of Squire Samuel W. Gordon of Center Branch, left on the 9:35 train Tuesday night after receiving a telegraphic message announcing the death of her aunt Mrs Minnie Coffman in Luray Virginia.
A defendant appealed to the circuit court seeking review of a ruling involving two photographs and alleged theft of funds. The case centers on Joe Flore and Kate Lapon with Glen Ske noted as the locale. The appeal requests further consideration of the warrant and costs.
Ethel Rollins and Uriah Roberts face cohabitation charges after failing to appear for a hearing in Parkersburg. Their later return led to a reopened case and the presentation of a wedding certificate allegedly forged by one handwriting, with suspicions raised by a minister’s supposed signature. An investigation showed Rollins earlier wed Able in 1894 and Roberts never divorced, suggesting a web of misrepresented marriage records and potential forgery.
Associated Press dispatch from Upper Sandusee Nov 37 states Coroner Stutz found the death of Mrs. Henry Harman and her daughter a murder case. He says the laughter reflected the mother and then, wolf with morphine. It was believed the two women were asphyxiated by ease.
Appeal from the West Virginia society and home for orphans requests help for homeless children in Charleston. It notes donor H. G. Davie’s gifts and building additions, lists ages from 1 to 11, and urges readers to adopt or donate via the State Superintendent at 1113 Washington Street Charleston.
Camden Sommers touts a yearling pacing colt by Miltax out of Ross Simmons owned by Brest Binz. The horse has sprinted a mile in eighteen seconds with a 3 24 gait and may end up a grand circuit stake winner. Sommers prefers the simple name Just Bud and aims to avoid unnecessary handicap.
Edward J Doyle superintendent of streets reports a severe storm approaching Clarksburg from the northeast. He observed the storm from Lowndes Street toward High Street and warns residents of dangerous wind speed and hail as the tempest nears tonight.
The Wells orchestra schedules a light week with engagements at Waldo by the Local Club tomorrow night. It will also perform at Fetohrwood for an assembly and a dance at the Wrathe on Thursday night.
A frightened horse bolted on Northpatnnt street Tuesday morning sending Dr J W Johnston into a fence. The animal’s dash caused minor injuries to the doctor and damage to property including the horse. Local residents aided until help arrived.
A minister and observer fell on Twentieth Street near the Huntington meeting, suffering a hip injury. The plaintiff, Rew Slaughter, sues, alleging no signals at the festival caused the accident. The injured man required hospital care and remains under doctor supervision. Attorneys John W. Perry represent the church party with Judge Dootitile presiding.
Rehearsals for the opera titled "Syntax" continue under the direction of Mr and Mrs Sainders and Mine Tenehaw with strong leading performances. An extensive chorus of artists and gentlemen supports the show, promising a memorable home presentation. Tickets go on sale late this week for the December performance.
West Virginia congressmen brace for winter duties as they arrange their offices and board horses for the upcoming session. The piece notes the strength of leaders Joe Gaines and others, with Hubbards and Woodyard cited among veteran lawmakers.
A parish event invites all to a box supper at Hagad Oaks on November 29 at 7:20 p.m. The Shape Sunday school will host a supper, welcoming attendees and noting Dring Somes as a participant.
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