Robbed Polite Greek Wallet Taken at Manhattan Hotel
Cecil Harter is accused of robbing a Greek guest at a Manhattan hotel early Saturday. The victim’s money totalled 396 dollars, with 65 found in an umbrella and 25 in a shoe. Harter confessed to the robbery and awaits indictment after being jailed in Justice Gordon’s court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Mihonpolis
Manhattan
Cecil Harter
Hatterton
Nemo
Victor Costan
Miltonpolis
Harter
Harte
McCloud
J. F_iDye
G. H. Gordon
Gordon
Willett Lectures Popular in Ohio at Memorial Services
Attorney Philip Willett, addressing Elks memorial services, has proven highly popular in Ohio. Recent newspaper clips praise his Springfield and Fostoria lectures, noting strong audience reception and a mix of humorous and poignant stories, with attention to the new approach he brings to his topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Willet
Elks
Ohio
Methodist Church
Philly Willer
Fostoria Times
Bachiel
Cotorado
Springfield
Wittinure
Willett
Clarkahars
Ines
City payroll disbursed by treasurer for current month
City Treasurer Stee today issued the monthly salaries to city officials and employees totaling 1,687.49 dollars. The payments were made to satisfy the regular payroll as of today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stee
Ity
National Guard To Be Increased In State
Under a War Department decision the state national guard must be reorganized or expanded to meet the Dick bill standard within five years or risk losing federal funding. The state currently fields two regiments but several companies are below minimum strength and seven new companies must be formed. Adj. General in Charleston has received many applications from towns seeking to form new companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Congress
Dick Bal
War Department
Regular Army
Charleston
Child Burned At Hotel Yard Fire Near Tinplate Mills
The four year old daughter of Mr Price owner of the Park hotel near the tinplate mills was possibly fatally burned at 2 PM while playing around a fire she and other children had made in the hotel yard.
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Price
Tinplate
Examination Ends At Adamston Schoolhouse
The special examination for teachers at the Adamston schoolhouse closed Saturday evening. Listed examinees include Berkeley Hanes Parkersburg W A Beer city Wade Hale Weston Howard L Robinson Craigmoor H McAfee Bristol Ira L Swiger Lumberport A R Wolfe Blis Isaac John J Lang Bridgeport C G Price Robinsons Millis Mary Canfield city Grace L Haggert Shinnston Mattie Bartlett E Bowman Lumber Ada Robey Shinnston J Reed Jane Lew Lennia Shinnston Lillie Forte Zula Davisson Bristol Jarvis Wallace Martha Hardest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adamston
Berkeley Hanes
Parkersburg
W. A. Beer
City
Wade Hale
Weston
Howard L. Robinson
Craigmoor
H. McAfee
Bristol
Ira L. Swiger
Lumberport
A. R. Wolfe
Blis Isaac
John J. Lang
Bridgeport
C. G. Price
Robinson's Millis
Mary Canfield
Grace L. Haggert
Shinnston
Mattie Bartlett
E. Bowman
Ada Robey
J. Reed
Jane Lew
Lennia
Lillie Forte
Zula Davisson
Jarvis
Wallace
Martha Hardest
Special Praise Service at Lutheran Church Sunday
A special praise service will be held at the Lutheran church Sunday evening under the Wo man’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society. Bank offering boxes will be opened and the amounts announced. The program promises an interesting service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
Woman’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society
Forged Check Case Involving Laundry Driver Edward Scott
Edward Scott a laundry driver allegedly forged the name of J P E Jones secretary at Peerless Window Glass Co to a 314 check yesterday. A bank forged verdict was pronounced and the company denies Jones was involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Scott
J PE Jones
Peerless Window Glass Company
Jones
Scott Fix
Thorn to Sing as Rivard Farland Absent at Elkay Opera
Owing to a throat ailment, Rivard Farland cannot sing at the Elkay affairs at the opera house tomorrow morning. Senator Are thus K. Thary has been named to take his place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivard T. Farland
Oie
Elkay( Matters
Opera
Morniy
Swisher editor urges voters to back Swisher for governor
A Swisher editor writes to urge Republican readers to support Charley W. Swisher for governor, praising his humble beginnings as a coal miner and proving his public service from county to state level. The letter argues that many past leaders rose from tough trades and that Swisher mirrors Lincoln, Garfield, Dawson, White, and Mason in rising from poverty to state leadership, contesting calls to doubt his fitness.
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Republian
Dawson
Lincoln
White
Shad
Judge Mason
Garfield
Toll
Falke
Ellen
Charley W. Swisher
Garhela
Mason
Marion County
House of Delegates
Htis
Thomex
Wamsley Held On Dual Warrants For Abduction And Assault
Wamsley, a 22 year old married man, was jailed after two warrants were issued. One charged abduction of Maud Ling, whose age is stated as under 14, and the second charged criminal assault. The arrest occurred at the Metropolitan hotel with Justice GH Gordon issuing the warrants. A pending divorce suit exists between Wamsley and his wife and he and the Lindsey girl had fled together recently. A hearing is set for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dames
Wamsley
le Ban
Maud Ling Yest
GH. Gordon
Harvey W. Wiliams
Linsley
G. A. Waldo
Metropolitan
Wapisley
Divonce
Lindsey
Buckhamon
Jus- Wee Gordon
Wellef
Gordon
Jechett Thompson Secretly Marries Marguerite Martin in Oakland
Charles Thompson of Clarksburg and Marguerite Martin wed secretly in Oakland in mid month. The couple planned a year end reveal. announcements spread from Washington to Berkeley as Thompson’s family learned of the union. Martin had visited West Pike Street and Atlee Martlett. Thompson is noted as a cousin to the Thompson Music Co. founder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Willam Thompson
Marguerite Martin
Oakland
Ducus
Miss Martin
Biltabure
Wankington
Mr. Thompson
Fairmont
Anikland
Washington
Clarksburg
Mra .Thompson
Alles Laifartlett
West Pike Treet
Atlee Mart— Lett
Thompson
Women Before Mayor in Policer Court Case Mix
In police court this morning a mixed docket included several women and men. Frank Wilson received three days. Dan Weekly paid $6.60 for release. Charley Zuland serves five days. Lizzie Cronser III visited, and Juan Clarkaurg and Rose Wilson were noted in proceedings. Editor William T. Geppert reports from the Tolar desk amid a cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crile
Polier Court
Frank Wilson
Howe
Joyce
Dan
McCloud
Charley Zuland
Whyte
Lizzie Cronser IV
Daflor Flantean
Dave Rose Wilson
Weston
Frome Town
Lawrence
Ele
West Virginia Teachers Conclude Meet With Praise and Prayers
West Virginia Colored Teachers Association ends its session in Clarksburg praising modern methods and Prof. Burdette for decoration talk. A banquet and literary program follow with large audience as officers and resolutions honor hospitality, building use, exhibits, and local press coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Colored Teachers’ Association
F. L. Burdette
Parkersburg
J. R. Jefferson
Board of Education
Waltman
T. Barbe
Clarkeburg
Clarksburg
Ministers to Meet In Morrison Point Tonight
The Ministerial Association will convene Monday at 2 PM in the lecture room of the Got M4 church. Rev Willand M Hadeon will present The Church and the Street, followed by a reception. Ministers of Morrison points are cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministrial Association
Willand M. Hadeon
Straert
Maurrison
Murder conviction handed to Lucy Hax man in 19th century case
In a dated court report Lucy Hax man was found guilty of murder and given a twenty year sentence in the penitentiary for causing the death of Mr. Anne Horayiteh by a stationary means. The judge stated the sentence would run thirty years for the related counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Haxman
Miurder
Anne Horayiteh
Bradley Argument Draws Big Crowd at Trial
A packed courtroom in Washington on November 20 heard the Bradley trial as passionate arguments filled the day. Assistant District Attorney Turner led for the government with Wells for the defense following, drawing a large attendance including many women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley
Washington, D. C
Turner
Wells
Last Chance The Leaders Vote in Telegram Popularity Contest
Candidates in Clarkesburg and Harrison County vie for top honors in a Telegram popularity contest. Voting ends at 10 o'clock with candidates and supporters attending. entry restricted to contestants, no one else. The event draws hundreds of subscriptions and strong community interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willanl
Clarksburg
Hatrixon
Candi Totes
Tax Discount Period Ends as Sheriff’s Office Collects
The discount period for tax payments closed today with strong results. The sheriff and deputies handled a high volume of taxpayers at the sheriff's office, many seeking to pay to take advantage of the discount.
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Sherif
Ims
Iis
Pretty Souvenirs by A. F. Fletcher Offer Calendar Plates
A. F. Fletcher presents for customers elegant plates featuring the coming year's calendar. The novelty items are described as parade worthy and useful, and a good number are being offered to shoppers.
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Fletcher
Christmas Sale Held by Cat Meridist Episcopal Church Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid Society of the Cat Meridist Episcopal church plans its annual Christmas sale on Thursday and Friday of next week in the building currently occupied by the Wintlite Lambert Company.
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Ladies Aid Society of the
Cat Mériidist Episcopal Church
Tormoriy
Wintlite Lamberd Company
Will of Boston Man Disclosed by Investigators
A wartime era style report indicates Walter Baker of Wallesigy Massachusetts died last month due to potassium chloride poisoning. The will, executed shortly before death, divides one third of the estate to Natalie Hurd with other bequests to Mr. and Mrs. Muri, as investigators reveal. The death occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Turd, with Baker previously living there.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
Armenica
Walter . Baker
Wallesigy
Frank Turd
Hakers
Givan
Natalie Hurd
Epectst Gitty
Mage
Mra Muri
Boker
Army and Navy Football Meet in Philadelphia
The Army and Navy football clash in Philadelphia draws nearly 20,000 visitors. Assistant Secretary of War Oliver leads the Army contingent with Secretary of the Navy Metcalf at the helm for the Navy. President Roosevelt delegates through his daughter Ethel. Both teams are in good form and confident of victory, with Army slight favorites.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Army
Navy
United State
Roosevelt
Ethel
Oliver
Metcalf
Baseball batting averages announced by American Association
President O'Brien released the official batting averages for the past season. Seventeen players met the 100 game threshold, with several over .300. Diehl of Toledo led the list at .293 in 22 games, while Beckley of Kansas City hit .366 in 100 games, followed by McCarthy at .359 and John Freeman of Minneapolis at .335.
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Associated Preav
Milwaukee
O'Brien
American Baseball Association
Diehl
Toledo
Beckley
Kanan City
McCarthy
John Freeman
Minneapolis
Last Show Tonight Byern Company at Grand Opera House
The Irene Myers company closes a successful week with four act melodrama The Man of Mystery at the Grand Opera House tonight. The ensemble is praised as artists and the plays are new and well presented. A return next season is hoped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Myers
Grand Opera House
Iself
Irene Byern
Grand Lodge Officers Attend Special Meeting
W Frank Stow and Grom Chancellor Prickett attend a special meeting with Grand Lodge officers to discuss wage related matters and schooling arrangements at Heethi¢ toolsbe. Mr 210ut'S is noted as a member of the Grind Loder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge
W. Frank Stow
Shi
X. Gy Prickett
Grom
Tye iSnitehte
Ponnaloro
210Ut
Judge Mossteree Delivers Morgantown Memorial Address
Judge Mosstere of Parkersburg arrived here this morning en route to Morgantown to deliver a memorial address tomorrow for the Elke. He was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Alexander during his visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Moss
Parkersburg
Morgantown
Elke
Mrr
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Swisher
Harrison County
Charles Vy
Swikhor
Wim
Dalila
Republcan
Usion
Lindsey Girl
Jechet
Weston Town
Geppery Sice
Williamn T. Geppert
Tolar
Colored Teachers of State
Golf Methodist Episcopal Church
Wome
Flore Waymakers
Pearl Deck
Satile Prichard
Lorenta Shad
Army and Navy
Ethel Roosevelt
Mosstere
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