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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1905
Page
3
Amid a sparse turnout and muted audience, the Wood World organizing session and banquet faced disruptions and a shift from the usual program. Prominent speakers were unable to attend, altering the planned tone of the event.
Innis transfers to Bristol Oil and Gas Company 19 acres in Tenmile district. Garr transfers 14.10 acres in Simpson district to T. Le Carr. Frink Parrill sells two Glen Elk lots to Fok P Pare.
A clipped note reports Schutte a candidate to be Adamston’s next mayor with the election set for the first week in January. Proponents tout loyalty and patriotism linked to Joe’s past as a national guard member and wartime actions. The piece notes satisfaction with Mayor Southern’s tenure but signals demand for change and strong local backing for Schutte.
Notes from Lost Creek report crops stored and residents hauling winter coats while enjoying gas. J E Smith visits Aunt Niney Richardson and friends at Beanie Bon. Dest Creek school forms a gateway society. Mrs Ogareta Smith flies to Weston. Jelewia Davis repairs Marion Swisher’s house. Ja R Kennedy returns home after St Mary’s hospital operation.
The accounts of Z. W. Morris committee of J W Bessie Thompson and R B McDanel administrator of Harris deceased are before me for settlement. Dated November 28 1905 by James N David Commissioner of Accounts for Harrison County West Virginia 29nov and dec.
The West Virginia Casualty Co has employed U S Alleman as its field agent. Dir Aleman was formerly of Texts and connected with a large U S insurance company. He is described as affable and knowledgeable in the insurance business. SS- EET MELOY FLOUR.
Workers carrying culverts to the office of Squire Martin were fined about $66 amid rumors the death of a local youth on the prior Sunday touched officials. Officials consider appeals to higher court claiming necessity for the labor. A past incident involved Short Line laborers removing a landslide on Sundays. The gatekeeper asked to hold laborers at the justice’s office, but movers relocated the car to Woetz county before morning.
United States Deputy Marshal B D Hupp arrested W H Shriver in Monongalia County after a late night incident. Shriver faced indictment for violating postal laws by using postal cars to aid gambling and failing to post bond to appear at the February term of court. He allegedly planned to pay back money rather than sparing it, leading to the formal charges.
The West Virginia University football team left Mexgantown at noon and arrived in the afternoon on route to Parkersburg to play Marietta the next day. The party includes Manager Prichard, Coach Forkum, Captain Martin, and players Yeardiey Young Taylor Gibson Tanti McCue MacDormag Grainger Hinman Huey.
There were no attendances at police court this morning. A single fine of 83 and costs was the only reminder that the court was in session. Proxies were used for absences. Thanksgiving salutations were sent to the donor of a turkey, with hopes for clients to have a wholesome holiday and avoid evictions or other consequences.
An advertisement listing items including a $5.00 42 inch tan covert wool coat with belted back and pleats, a $8.90 coat in fine Kersey 45 inches long Empire style with leg o mutton sleeves, and a $10 light weight Kersey Empire style tan and black velvet trimmed coat.
Ladies dress shoes offered at three dollars featuring twenty lines of styles described as up-to-date and fashionable. The notice highlights that women desire fine footwear to match gowns, promising a wide range of approved designs.
Advertises leather kid shoes and gat on same lines from same maker. Christmas slippers for men and women priced from 1.00 to 2.50. Misses and children's shoes offered in better kinds, sizes and styles.
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