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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
3
The body of Garry Johnson was found after a Thursday morning incident near the Boo Hive store. Authorities investigated a cemetery site and the county infirmary as a relative confirmed the death. A forged telegram was exposed as false during the inquiry.
Fragmentary note reports a hospital operation and possible death. Mentions parents and a shipment to an unspecified location. References to a European war near Paris and tensions between Germany and France.
Wheeling WV will host four daily races at the State Fair purse of 1000 dollars each day. Entries include Klondyke the prize gelding owned by Thomas J Sharkey. Tuesday telegraph race leads with a 2724 class, Wednesday News pace 218 trot, today Register 224 pace, Friday Intelligencer 224 trot.
J. B. Harper colored is jailed awaiting hearing before Magistrate George H. Gordon on a felonious assault charge for stabbing his wife E. Harper with a knife during a heated quarrel. A deputy sheriff swore out the warrant, and the injury was a deep gash to the arm requiring medical care.
Local sportsmen report abundant birds and rising interest in hunting across the state. Four hunters anticipate increased engagements this season with many selling gear to buyers in other states. Some will travel to West Virginia and Minnesota for certain game.
The Eastern manager of the New York party has announced his appointment and acceptance of the vice-chairman position. He will support the campaign as a key figure in party leadership and strategy.
An evening program at the Waldo Hotel featured a large audience hearing the Rat Regiment tand in a lively concert. The program included pieces by Remick and a dance with a hunting scene description, while an earlier engagement was noted for a dance at the Dark Canino and other acts by West Virginia Lodges and local entertainers.
A stream of deed filings lists transfers among various individuals and companies including Northglow Pine Grove, Colwmbia, Lynch-Biltt Co, Broadus Land Co and others. Properties range from 1 to 14 acres with multiple lots in towns such as Glenwood, Salem, and Browd Oaks, reflecting ongoing real estate activity and property right changes.
Uniontown teers final standings show Charleroi Sonnellaville and Fairmont tied atop. Grafton defeated Connellsville 2 1 and Charleroi 7 a ) standings list includes Clarksburg and Uniontown with final records. Today’s games: Uniontown at Connellsville, Clarksburg at Fairmont, Charleroi at Grafton.
Prominent labor figure John Riggins is appointed inspector at the Belmont Coal Company mines in Pesnois. The move marks a bid by Clarksturg district officials to tighten oversight and promote qualified, trusted staff.
A meeting is set at the Ales of hy Medita Mycuanees hall with all members urged to attend. The event involves welcomed attendees and local organizers in Silom, with officials from SS Dongihyngh and Wilsin mentioned as participants in a cordial gathering.
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