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Newspaper

The Sunday Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1916

Page

3

Woman Sworn Complaint Leads to Mayor Hearing

A Broad Oaks complaint alleges Wilson Keefer and AIG Doe conspired against a woman named Lilla Keater, who seeks relief for her pregnancy. The mayor, Craddock, heard the case though the warrant was not served, with Keefer’s wife from Clarksbury filing the complaint.

Craddock Broad Oaks Wilson Keefer Aig Doe Lilla Keater Jacksonburg Keefer Clarksburg

River Stage Reports and Weather Notes From April

River levels at Wheeling show 18 feet 4 inches and falling under cloudy skies. Debris and mist affect visibility as Reuben Dunbar reports from Charleston at 11 p m and 40 p m. Pittsburgh district notes Dam Davin Island at 8.5 feet with rain, Steubenville 12.2 feet with rain, Parkersburg 14.5 feet, Morgantown 0.6 feet with rain, and Morgantown area still reporting low levels with light rain expected.

Fey Pusadare Wheeling River Liberty Reuben Dunbar Charleston Pittsburg Davin Island Steubenville Parkershire Morgantown

Senate Minutes on Army Reorganization and Related Bills

Senate met at midnight resuming debate on the army reorganization bill and agreed to vote Tuesday on free sugar repeal nod with April 18 set for the army bill. The 328 million annual legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill was paused. Recessed until 11 am Monday. Discussion on rivers and harbors appropriation continued with War Department Secretary Baker before military committee. Adjourned at 6 36 pm to 11 pm Monday.

Senate Hoube Diamy Rivers Baker War Department

County Agent Reports Crop Rotation and Fertilizer Talks

Weather limited attendance at a county farmers meeting in the courthouse Saturday afternoon. W. D. Zinn, county agent, led a wide discussion on crop rotation and fertilizers. He planned to speak at the Robinson school on Tuesday night and spend the next day in Marion county before the night train of the 16th. He would attend the Gore sale in Gore on Thursday. The gathering will be held in the courthouse Saturday afternoon to discuss fertilizers and related topics. A joint Harrison and Marion county farmers meeting was held at Wyatt on Friday with the agent in attendance after visiting twenty to twenty five nearby farms. He also worked near Clerksturg visiting Grasselli, Gemonstration work by the Gemonstration Company and sowing down lawns at Zlesing.

Court House W. D. Zinn Thare Robinson School Bowsn West Dole Gore Harrison County Marion County Wyatt Grasselli Jasselli Chemical Company Zlesing West Fork Union Farelaon County Hope Natural Gan C. B.treot Dye Farm Gordon Ahd Ereak Wop Natural Gas Company Garotna Obandive Gefferson Lincoln Oglinty Ridwitt Company Wildcat Bowman Thereart Valley Forks Kanawhe South Penn Ofl Smithford Roane Sama R.A. McClain Ita Tan Okie Fuel OM Company Grouthe Simmers Farm Towle Ogun Bonth Pens Dmotonnels Mars Roy Farm Gordon Sand Bae A Fairogesaor Jondinr Ud J. ‘Company Della Rodeers Huffman Ranealte

Labor Rally Program At Palace Theater Today

Labor rally events announced for Palace theater include main address by Edward Smith, selections by First Regiment Band led by G. W. Harbert, and performances by the Regiment Orchestra with Walter P. Hilton, Finley, and Lynn flagged speakers. The program lists 2 PM start with country songs and overture cadenzas.

Palace uMy Addrony G. W. Harbert Rat Regiment Walter P. Hilton Edward Smith Songoli Mr. Finley Mr. Lynn Banner

Charter Day approves incorporation for Hygeia Manufacturing

April 8 a charter for Liv Hygeia Manufacturing Company of Burlington was granted by the secretary of state. The firm plans to produce and distribute non alcoholic beverages with capital of $25,000. Incorporators include A V Lynch of Farnsworth, Pietro Negri of Vita, Dolligatty and Y J Morrison of Fairmont, and J Joseph Serel of Huracksvilla.

Agsocincem Charleston Entsaf Fairmont J. Joseph Serel Huracksvilla

Candidates file for June primary in Clark Sardis districts

Several candidates for nomination at the June primary have filed applications for ballot spots. Elmore Rector seeks Democrats’ place on the board of education. Other filings include William B. Grarcher A. Mr. Don abuse and Oo Nicewarner for Justice of the Peace in Clark district and D. I. Keripar for Sardis district. Applications close by May 7 at the circuit clerk’s office.

Circuit Court Elmore “Rector

Furry Tickers Marriage Notice From Local Journal

Teenaex wed Frank Wilkerson and Elma craft kn0 Wterbert, Mu Sloure and Tillie Grey are named in a brief marriage notice with limited legible details.

Teenaex Bere Frank Wilkerson Elma Ae ‘Craft Wterbert Mu Sloure Tillie Ao Grey

Chasees Family With Shotgun Rush In County Town

Jamon Clark, a Sycamore Creek farmer, was captured at his home by Deputy Brier and special county officer John Story after he seized a shotgun and threatened his wife and children. He was jailed for lunacy examination, with violent spells noted but no harm to others. Officers arrested him around 11 pm Saturday.

Jamon Clark Sycamore Crek Brier Clarence Bent John Story Afr Clark

Bounty Fund Belington Allocations 1915

The bounty fund totaled 9421 dollars for hunters in 1915 with 942.10 spent on protecting crops and controlling predators. The act directs continuation of bounties for game and birds killed during the following year if funds allow.

Belington Aphl Tenanes Walle Nolo Bawatten Nec- Hon Legisature

Stathers Advocated By Lewis Committee Endorsed by Republican group

The Lewis committee advocates Stathers for state attorney general and presents an endorsement resolution. It names Harvey Starcher and others as supporters, outlines convention dates, and lists delegates and alternates for the Republican party activities statewide and in the congressional district.

Stathers Lewis

Oil and gas development strides in eastern fields

The western oil boom continues with numerous wells in eastern fields entering production or test status. Operators report tentative success in McCiottand and Lincoln counties, with several No. 4 and No. 3 drills showing promising yields, while others await fuller production.

Suffrage Union Sets Chicago Convention in June

The congressional union for woman suffrage announced plans at a muffled Chicago convention. They aim to decide which party to back with their 4,000,000 votes as national Republican and Progressive conventions approach. Leaders say the 4,000,000 could be rostered to support a backers group.

Gar Seapciare Rouse Wabringson Congressiona Union For Woman Nffrage Muffirnny Chicago

Hatfield Endorsed by Charleston Republicans

April 8 Charleston says the Clay County Republican committee passed a resolution endorsing Governor Hatfield. It lauds his advocacy of public workers compensation and his interest in state development and administration. The text emphasizes fairness, conscientious public service, and the administration’s push to audit finances and support workers.

Clay County Charleston Clay, County Matfeld Melal

Road in Goo Late Hazy Fog Delays Highway Work

Sanitary Officer W. W. Cursvin reports the road project behind schedule after workers paved the highway with brick and added a bolton table and endor surface. The suspension cited weather and late season delays affecting progress and payments.

Aly 18 W. W. Cursvin

Picture To Appear At Marcato Concert In April

A picture will appear in the April 16 issue of the Minatoal Courier and Dinsteu America. The image depicts a choral group and the principal church program. Fifty six members of the choir will be featured in the illustration.

Minatoal Courier Dinsteu America Reinb Noloinus

Injunction Filed Over Crawford Suit In War Era

A terse legal notice from April reports an application for an injunction against the Crawford suit in a war related matter. The filing appears to seek immediate court intervention to restrain actions tied to the case.

Cari Johnson for a Justice of the Peace

A candidate named Cari Johnson seeks the Republican nomination for Justice of the Peace. Born July 11, 19th century, Johnson shown as active in loyalty to the party and connected to Clark County politics. The article details his background, work with transit and law enforcement, and aims to secure the primary election.

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