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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1906
Page
1
The article notes the re election of Eair directors with reference to financial figures and event outcomes. It lists individuals such as Minne T and Dr Harmen and mentions race results including a half mile dash and place standings. Receipts for the period totaled 35 89 etc with a note that entry fees were not included.
Mr Eddie Welch a Baltimore and Ohio engineer from Featton wed Miss Oro Wood a Lewie County stenographer at the home of Mr and Mrs J H Semmurville on Locust Street. The ceremony was performed by Conaing ham before a small group of friends. The couple departed on No 3 for Griffin for their honeymoon.
The city council will convene tonight at 7 p.m. at the Corner of Balliroore and North Fifth Street. The meeting aims to discuss alternatives and outline concrete plans for the upcoming period.
The September term convenes Tuesday with jurors reporting on the first day. The court will hear civil and criminal cases, with jurors not required to report before the specified date. Court attention will focus on the civil docket and related matters.
Burne Carell, formerly with the Telegram, accepts a reporter post at the Pittshirt Son and will start work next week. He is noted as an experienced newspaper man and is enthusiastic about the move.
County Court will convene in the September term on Monday morning. The term is expected to be short with little business before the court.
A fragmented notice describes a meeting where members will discuss fear, risk, and safety during a Grand Opera House event. It mentions a person nicknamed Peck's Bat Boy and a Saturday matinee with a plan for attendance with children.
Bright Mark, a renowned saddle horse owned by A Bassel of Lest Cronk, won the first prize at the old fair. Judges praised the intelligent high schooling animal, noting it has never been defeated and excels in Kentucky gaits and impressive feats. Endora Denmark saddle horse lineage cited, with praised thoroughbred dams and sire.
A chorus of mixed praise greets Finnegan's Ball at the Grand Inn. Miss Trumbull and her troupe receive notice for their progress and stage presence amid lively criticism from attendees and a generally approving audience.
The report describes a Wednesday night incident involving Mayor Upemer and Tappined tr he going along Tiles steod ab about erelook. A small fine was imposed, with unclear further details remaining.
A 2500 reward is offered for a child who fails a tangled test at the funny Perk's Bad Boy event. The minstrel act with Perk's Bad Boy is advertised for Saturday after noon and night. Viewers in Mt. Clare along the city street can attend to forget troubles for a week.
At the home of Mr and Mrs B P Hiniler near Tyaconnel the marriage of Hylph Harper of Clarksburg and Enid Hslre took place with Rev Kelley officiating before about one hundred guests. The reception featured ice cream cake fruit punch and seasonable fruits. The bride wore white crepe de chine over silk with tulle veil and a shower bouquet. The groom wore a black suit with white tie and white rose boutonniere. Maud of honor Miss Mabel Curry and groomsman Mr BR Sten Tiller attended. Music by Miss Ioio Winter. The couple left by train No 4 for Philadelphia Atlantic City and New York on their honeymoon. The bride is a Taylor County beauty and gracious. Mr Yardmaster for the Fh and C at Clarksburg is praised as a model fiancé. They will reside at Clarksburg after.
Temperance Light Bearers hosted a Thursday afternoon reception at Wallace ML from 2:30 until 5. Many children, mothers, and friends attended. A program featured choir songs, scripture reading Mark 10 16, quotations by Frances J Williams, a talk by the secretary, recitations, and a speaker from the W C T U. New member calls and blessings concluded with social time and refreshments.
Police court session described as slower than Thursday with eleven defendants. Two were remanded. the rest remained in jail or released after brief detentions. Mentions Dr. B H Fultz on business trip. Boggs family heading to New York. Warren Miller visiting for the fair. Chesney visiting Rev Stout. McCray and Swiger in town on business. Dr H A Jarrett noted in town on business.
A letter to the editor criticizes state tax practice in West Virginia, arguing assessments undervalue property and target railroad holdings. The writer disputes sworn statements by railroad officials and questions the authority of the Board of Public Works led by Mit Dawson in valuing rail properties. He asserts courts may not side with the board and notes the B&O stock capitalization and financial state as context.
Me Edwin Stringer observes the marriage of his daughter Mary Evelyn to Doctor Edward Wilean on Thursday September 6 1906 in Clarksburg. Mrs James Commins discharged from Kessler hospital after two weeks treatment, returning to Richmond. TS Hoggess departs for a trip. Tan Stalnaker of Wheeling injured at Waldo. Burt Haverly performs in a minstrel show at Grand in Peck Gud Boy. Dr and Mrs D C Lonchory return from Lake Park.
Charles Amien of Wheeling reports final steps toward deporting Rashid the leper from New York Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. He says a ship will transport Rashid for 500 dollars with Syrians in the state and colonies in large cities raising about 1000 dollars. Amien expects Rashid to depart within a month or six weeks to spend his last days near his homeland.
The marriage of Dr James Edward Wilton and Mary Evelyn Hoggess was celebrated Thursday night at the Catholic rectory with Rev Father Schovnen officiating. The private ceremony was attended by close family and friends. Wilton, superintendent of St Mary's hospital, is a popular physician with a growing practice. the bride, daughter of Mr F Stringer Royeess, is noted for charm and wide friendship. The couple will spend a week or ten days in Ocean City after a short visit to New York.
Memager Struthers announces the University team schedule with games at Morgantown against Ohio, Bethany, Grove City, George Washington, West Virginia Wesleyan, Penn State, and W and J, plus Oct 6 open and Oct 13 at Morgantown. Also notes local trades and fair visitors.
In Washington Park a mysterious figure called The Auto Girl performs on stage. A boxbound automaton with iron clamps moves its arms and body, then greets the audience with a smile and a thanks before leaving, leaving onlookers puzzled by its uncanny realism.
No Telegram tomorrow due to the paper moving into the Empire building. Removal of machinery will prevent operation by transit. The shift to a larger undertaking aims to permit a smoother transition and new quarters for the paper.
Marriage licenses were issued to a list of couples including Omer Tillman Syviger and Leora Bod G Fle Alvarez, Alvari Carsthors M Stasis and Richardean, Charlie MW Tyan and Desthy Strother, George Bonnell Virginia Dorr Leonard and Margaret Honghoey, Bobby Tom Seith and Nell Neonore Haymons, Archie Post and Freda N. Stout, James EB Brown and Mary Davis, Don Welch and Bla Ms Lane, Eddie E Webb and Oro S Wood, James Edward Wilson and Mary Evelyn Boggess.
Fragmented OCR lists deeds including M Dolan to Dora Pratt and Stuart transfers for parcels around 12 to 17 acres in Sardis district. Mentions Emery Wade, Harry Noles, and other local names with scattered notes on real estate and social events.
Tamden Sorminen, secretary of the Weed Virginia Fair, outlines plans for a new association to form three racing circuits. The scope includes Lancaster to West Fork towns with half mile tracks, new grounds, drainage and a 4 building complex, aiming to attract 200 horses and coordinate Pennsylvania circuit entrants.
A fragmented report mentions an attraction at Pirrahinn fair with Thursday events and a matinee Peck's Bat Too, plus a reference to Emma Dolmap, 18, at 311 Syearame Street winning $25 tokens and Ruth Fiora, 12, at 60 Maple Lane receiving a Tire Bale sale. Attendance includes Ton Charins F Teter of Phiippi and Justice James Bumyaniner visiting Salam.
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