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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1908
Page
6
Estate of Myrtie B. Martin administrator in Bridgeport announces sale of a viewer phonograph and thirty records in excellent condition. Attorney for the estate is W Prank Stout of Empire. Telegram price and delivery details to be arranged.
Flat Glass workers across varied factories vote on demands for a modern wage scale. A telegram from National Window Glazers Chief A X Mauthner notes sliding scale wages underpaid, with exec boards of unions weighing a unification into a single national body. Some workers doubt an imminent strike. outcome to TERDUE tonight.
Grover Jones, a known driver, dies from a neck wound inflicted during a quarrel in the Forumaloon alley. Take Atey allegedly attacked Jones after attempting to intervene between fighters Runed Myers and others. Atey was captured after a failed escape.
In Fairmont the Elks lodge presents a charity performance at the opera house titled Tar. The cast features talented local youth promising one of the best Fairmont stage performances. In Pittsburg, William Montgomery, former Allegheny National Bank cashier, received a fifteen year penitentiary sentence.
Fragmentary report describes villagers uncovering several skeletons under an overhang. The remains appear abnormal and not of local origin. Bones are in fair condition, with skulls noted as out of place and strange to nearby inhabitants.
Notice to creditors of James T. Drudy filed in Harrison County circuit court. Creditors must present claims for adjudication to Tanney Harrison, Commissioner, by January 2, 1909. Clerk H W Williams notes November 28, 1908, as filing date in Wirsala Court. Bremer, Gold Mipaat Flour, Eres, Sweet Melody VLque.
Fragmentary letter seems to joke about holiday gifts and lists. The text mentions Santa Claus, improvised names, a caution about bringing too many items, and a playful tone with odd spellings. No clear events or persons beyond generic references.
Mayor Wood presided at the police court session this morning. The chief stated no dens in the city were raided and no ramblers arrested. Andy Grube Joe Stenaitio and Ode Mathney were jailed for life for defaults on $4.60 fines. Shieh, S. Drummen, A. B. He Ris and F A McCartney paid $4.60 fines for drunkenness and were released. Funeral services for John Cupethnon of Myrtcedete, formerly of Clarksiurs, were held Saturday at 10 am at the Church of the Immaculate Conception with burial at Holy Cross cemetery.
W G Camp of the West Fork glass factory received federal notice Saturday that his pension rose from 222 to 172 per month. He served four years in Company G Thirteenth Infantry U S Troops and was in the Philippines where he contracted a material disease.
A report from Calhoun county details a fire near Sugar Grove sparking legal action. Two men named John Spad and Jie Huerta, both described as colored, are to await hearing after a magistrate held court Saturday afternoon.
VASSAR promoted to the post of boiler inspector by the Fairmont Coat Company. Arthi Viixw0v Naw Deen appointed to the position. Vassar, longtime electrician in the town, is recognized by friends for the promotion. A skilled mechanic of Union AEE, he is seen as destined for higher tasks.
Fred erick C. Ghley of Fairmont died, burial Saturday at his home at 3 PM. He was in his 60th year and father to Mrs. Lepler of this city and Mrs Mam A. Onley of Charleston. Supreme Court notes discuss next session with many members away.
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