28 Sep 1905
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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1905
Page
1
A garbled report describes Treasury influence shaping competition and bankers seeking higher percentage demands. It mentions Pareter and Wy per and tax policy pressures, with emphasis on financial terms and days until action.
The record lists multiple cases and actions from Fairmont including John W. Fairmont and W. Lynch, a $10,000 suit against John W. Warne, a misdemeanor plea by Prentice Kupfner, and various guardianships divorces and property sales. Citations include Wilson J. Chorpening, Samuel Winter, Fornier Gordon, and George W. Whitlatch with dates and terms noted.
Miss Elsie Robinson daughter of Comises Robinson died Thursday afternoon at her parents home in Roschwil at age 14. Funeral services will be held Friday at the church in Armiberpart with many grieving friends attending.
Readable fragments indicate Rage Horse Rest will run in a winter circuit, with Pho Wk Valle withdrawn from a race. If the change proves successful, the Hagerstown meeting remains on schedule this week at Myerdale, where expectations hinge on favorable outcomes and prize money.
The report notes a large opening at Wort Virginia Dn tieation with an enlistment of 400 students. It highlights new cadets entering the cadet corps and mentions President Charles FE Thwing of Western Te stre University attending the event.
In chambers Judge Dayton quashed the writ and Broadwater, a cattleman jailed on charges of obtaining goods under false pretenses, will be released. The petition argued imprisonment harmed his estate bankruptcy and creditors, and that no criminal offense occurred. Legal questions arise over proper service of the writ as the case moves between districts.
The Coal Hissingt Board of Education appoints Aleela Hannals as teacher in Adamston replacing Tulin Test who resigned and Buena Holes as teacher in another room. The district expands to include Perry Hollow Lower Wilsonburg Ports coal station and updates opening dates for Adamston Northview and other schools. Truant officer Carl Duncan to begin work and teachers urged to use monthly pupil reports.
Sheriff John M. Jangean arrives from Wheeling with Ernest Phice, indicted for freight car theft with the Charly Moore gang. Plues admits part of the crime en route, naming Patty Sulivin as the seal breaker. He still wears clothing from the arrest and implicates others in related robberies. He faces likely penitentiary time.
Reporters tour the fall millinery display at T. W. Tench Co and Parsons-Souders Co in Clarksburg. Ladies crowd the store as fashion shifts to hats and patterns with prices reduced. women’s shop windows glow with French bevel mirrors as Jewish New Year observances close stores Friday evening and Saturday.
The adjutant general announces promotions in the First Regiment W VI and Company K. Major Clarence Jolliffe becomes lieutenant colonel, replacing W W Scott. Other promotions include Captain R J Oxhorn to major, Cuthbert A Oxhorn to captain, Joseph W Fepley to first lieutenant, Sergeant Jons A Carr to sergeant, and Sergeant James F Wilton to sergeant first class.
The remains of Bernard Limer who died Wednesday of heart trouble arrived today from Glen Falls at Font Streck. The information was given at the Elke View cemeteries.
A new campaign is set to begin with State Commander C. C. Parkerstown leading. A large turnout is expected as organizers promote the effort and gather support across the region.
Local visitors Nellie Hib Mr Lewis of West Virginia and Mr Watzon of St Louis traveled to Avalanche Creek last week. They crossed Range a 12 000 foot high route not previously crossed by white women from the south or West Virginia girls. They photographed on a snowdrift depth 25 feet and reported abundant deer and small game. The trip, by both horseback and feet, was a grand success. Miss Young praised the country for health and pleasure.
The funeral for Mrs Mary Minter widow of Nevil Minter and sister in law of Captain Gavin Minter of Lighthurn was held at Broad Run Baptist church. She died after sudden illness early Wednesday, aged about 70, and had long lived with Captain Minter. The bereaved expressed sympathy for him and other relatives.
Superintendent J Walter Barnes of Consolidated Telephone Company plans a novel meeting and pleasant business trip for telephone girls. All company offices will be represented at a Saturday gathering aboard the Tse Mason steamboat from Fairmont to Morgantown and back. Clarkeburg will be represented by John Stewart and Misses Bessie White Blanche Haymaker Katherine Keith and Ruby Douglass.
A quiet ceremony last evening at 8 o'clock at Mrs M. Parrill's residence on Sycamoore street joined William R. Buck and Miss Anna Oldroyd in marriage. Rev T B Yeakley of the Lutheran church officiated as only a few friends and relatives witnessed the event.
The Waits Camberd Company advertises for six girls to do light work at attractive wages in the millinery department. Immediate employment available with a special inducement of a 10 percent discount on every hat in stock.
The report alleges that deceased individuals were counted in Ohio ballots and that improper ballots were produced or misused. It cites a specific name, Ryan, and describes alleged manipulation of voters listed as deceased. It notes the claim of ballots cast in excess of valid voters and references associated irregularities.
Judge McWhorter granted the State of West Virginia a direct appeal to determine if a liquor wholesale and retail license in one county can legally solicit orders from a county without a license. J L Marks, a traveling salesman for Fayette Liquor, ordered whiskey from James Cousins in Raleigh county, shipped via Adams Express to Stanaford.
An official order from Washington assigns Sergeant George W. Haythorpe and Private William Heed as recruiting officers who will also act as examining surgeons starting October 1. Civilian physicians will no longer perform enlistment physicals. recruiting officers will conduct the medical examinations locally. The change elevates current recruiting officers to supervising medical duties alongside their recruiting roles.
Funeral notice for Mina Tarent Oaks who died Wednesday morning. service to be held at G C Jones residence on La Weight Street at 10 a m tomorrow. interment at Elk View cemetery. Relatives including Mrs Cy Jones Minnie Oaks and Messrs Charles and Bilaworth Oaks attended from various places.
The Union Park dance by Welle orchestras was canceled because the band had a prior engagement at Waldo for a private dance. The park event was postponed accordingly.
Frank H. Rhodes accepted the trusteeship in a context with disjointed text fragments. The record preserves minimal named entities and hints at a bond matter in B80, while details remain obscured by garbled OCR.
AP dispatch from Sept. 28 notes rising prices for individual items at a notable auction, with bidders including several named participants. The report highlights the increased value of certain collectibles, detailing event context and market demand.
The West Welestay first day of the file convention features Dr. S Jepson from the media profession delivering the welcome. Leaders including Harta and Naylor among others preside as the program offers vocal and instrumental pieces. Dr Anna M Shaw and Mrs Frances P Park will speak on suffrage topics and issues during the event.
Perry Pitts was acquitted in Justice M B Riley's court on a charge of buying stolen copper wire from Charley Moore. The case linked to Tin and Tie, who robbed Fairmont Coal Company workers. Evidence was not sufficient to convict Pitts. Moore faces a penitentiary term. Warrant against Z M Pratt may be withdrawn due to lack of a prosecutable case.
The B W Arnett Twentieth Century old wall tender hosts a farewell reception to Rev G Mein en, pastor of Pride s A M E Church, Friday evening Sept 20. Admission 25 cents including supper. All friends and well wishers invited.
The Wooginereer World held a special meeting after the regular Pythist session. Speeches by F Sutton J T Money enny and Iain William Li Moe dotter entertained and instructed attendees. Worthy Grey nolds was initiated into membership.
Mesers Bein ea presents a second issue at the Grand Opera House titled The TI Stage featuring a compact four shant weekly format. It promises entertaining attractions and a lively program to showcase various acts in a neat, attractive package.
Residents of Glarkeburg will attend a listed entertainment tonight at Tatoomsh Towers with doors opening at 6 00 pm. Organizers urge early arrival as seating begins at 6 15 pm.
Fragmented text hints at Jumbo the elephant and actions by officers or exhibitors after the animal’s disappearance or death. Names and clear events are obscured, but references to a big steer and Dr Willison suggest a historical fair setting with uncertainty about Jumbo’s fate.
Report from St Petersburg dated Sept 28 notes widespread public greeting for Count Witte, hailed as peace envoy. Crowds cheer his arrival and praise his role in negotiations, with strong popular support reflected in the enthusiastic reception.
Three society events will be held at The Waldo over the weekend. Tonight a brief ball and social are planned with a reception for the golf club members and guests. Sunday from 6 40 to 8 p.m. refreshments will be served while Wells orchestra performs a program of popular and classical music.
Justice James N. David dismissed the damage suit after hearing evidence. The case, brought for fifteen dollars, involved Barilets cattle allegedly breaking into the plaintiff's corn field and destroying the crop. Bartlett and Mowe A. Tichenal presented the defense, and the ruling favors the defendant with an appeal planned.
Mr Charisteexort, president, surveys new brewery at east end with rapid progress. Building interior machinery ice plants boilers and other components near complete. Operations expected soon with foaming beverage of the same grown variety to be on the market.
In a brief entry, a street superintendent directed crews to address a blocked sewer on Thursday, with workers focusing on the main line. The incident caused midday delays as teams investigated a structural issue near the main thoroughfare.
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