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Newspaper

The Sunday Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1916

Page

19

Jeffries Lucky In Ring Career

A historic overview of James J Jeffries and his era in boxing. The account recounts Jeffries’s battles with Sharkey and Fitzsimmons, notes his size and strength, compares him to peers like Corbett and Ketchel, and sketches his influence on the heavyweight landscape and rival legends in American boxing history.

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How to repair a tire with homemade cement and filler

Instructional guide shows a step by step tire repair method using rubber tread, cement, solvent, and filler. It describes removing debris, cleaning the hole with gasoline, applying cement and plug material, and letting it cure with a wrapped cord to seal the cut. It emphasizes testing and ensuring the repair holds.

Irick Rubber Company davaUng

Bird Count Seeks Volunteers for Seasonal Survey

The Bureau of Biological Survey plans a breeding season bird count across forty to eighty acre plots in farms and woodlands. Volunteers will report bird life in the plains mountain and coastal regions to aid laws and study links between birds and pests.

Bureau of Mological Survey United Shiter Department of Agriculors Nemluria United ‘States Pacific South Atlantic Gulf Ty Raport Beason Ceason Washington Benton Contin Weshington Animeratora Biological Survey Tuited States Department.of Agriculture Wikhingtony

Army Appointments From Harrisay War Records Note

A garbled roster lists appointments and discharges across various U S Army units from 1860s to 1900s. Entries include Jecov Jackson named second lieutenant in 1960, Thomas P. Moore captain of Twelfth Infantry in 7512, and numerous other officers such as Harry Haymond, Wenry H. Link, and Charles A. Morgan with service in Virginia Cavalry and Seventh Infantry. Battles referenced include Murfreesboro and Chickamauga with mentions of wounds, transfers, and honorable discharges.

Jecov Jackson Ahulery Thomas P. Moore Twelfth Infantry Hightenith Canada England Harry Haymond Twente Savanth Infantry Septamer Batt Murfréseboro Tent Chickimangs Murfreesboro Tenn Wenry H. Link Wee Virginia Cavalry Third Infantry

Surprise birthday party for Mr Teter on Walnut Avenue

Mrs Irvin Tantz and Aire Blaine Liphinger hosted a surprise birthday gathering for Mr Teter at their Walnut Avenue home drawing several friends and relatives. The event featured careful living room decor, a spread of gifts, and thanks to many attendees including Mrs Charles Nutler and Mrs Bert Williams among others. Meanwhile the Ladies Ald. Society met at Fowler Avenue with a social after the business session and Mary Boo returned home from St Marys hospital after gallbladder surgery as friends sent wishes for a speedy recovery.

Otte Salle Macherson Ad Mra Wiliam Plant Eilenbeths Smitth Sadallud Mire Charles Nutlar Beulah Prod Balley Maries Bert ‘Willams Same Tuan Joan Fowler

Personal notices from Walnut Avenue gathering weekend visitors

Local social items recount visits and arrivals from out of town. Miss Hebe Corpentng and friends at Claiibirg hosted by Bird Dacoylor and sister Clatuea. Aman Maloy of Howard Avenue visiting, Osvar Huniengar and Mew. Jat Chudwall from Paselor Avenue to Cleveland trip mentioned. Crumink and John Hikmitton hosted at Lost Craak Lhin week. Mrs John Batto and Reymond Batto of Poke visiting Kalit Elva Litawok.

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Personal notices from a West Virginia city Saturday visitors

A long list of locals and visitors seen in the city on Saturday afternoon and evening, including A. D. Corponing from Aridgnpart, Rey Quinny a coal man visiting before a New York trip, Judge A. G. Nayion planning operations, and many others from Lost Creek to Parkersburg.

Aulnouy WrGtralt Bopziban A.D. Corponing Gepluw Payne Balem Rey Quinny New York Amyeralass Volitivan A. G. Nayion Milian M. Glrother Wilsonburg Albert Aviit Tilkine Tifa AE. Hike Bardia Charles Post Lost Creek Cily Anocyl Post Last Creek James P. Nerney W. A. Kove Charleston Williams Woeoling Ta. Gunst Hoty B. H. Carpenter Fairmont Jouninon Parkersburg Matthews Bunby Wenton Fe & Ylel Samual B. Moolgain Nery Kingwood Waldo Prankiin Dwyer Woaton

Secret Burlaz of ODN or NTOTIAG Reported

A garbled April report claims a body from a New Haven train wreck in Bradford near the wreck site. The fragment suggests officials disclosed a sixth victim and mentions an Examiner source and local inquiry but details are unclear.

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Unclear historical event snippet involving Yakima region

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Yakima and armory related terms with references to guards and ammunition. Details are obscured, names and places are garbled, preventing a coherent event summary.

Annual meeting of Clarksburg Templars commandery

The Knights Templars of Clarksburg commandery plan their annual gathering. Officers Mitchell and others will convene at 2720 North Street, then proceed to the church for a service in May.

Asniel Parma Clarksburg Welocke Chiral Chartay Mitchell Tore Nord

WRALS 18 YAMED. list of delegates and city notes

April 1 meeting of Republican state delegates at Whitehall. mentions 34 prison term and 25 eligible to work on cob funds. W. Magen and Mrs Thomas Stenleht return to the city after two years. New York April 22 Beatty Wash Athiatic Culteant wins Kidd Cowie telegraphic bowl tournament with 1146 points. Thirteen Ave mon oama per selfpated.

New York Apell Athiatic Culteant Ans Kidd Cowie

Marriage Licenses Issued to Multiple Couples in Local Registry

A list of marriage licenses issued includes David J. Yates and Mag glo Hinithara, John Springer Kid Datira Vs Bokor, Rom BP. Bosley and Musee E. Krwys Graver CG, Dodd and Thirman Wi Aingo, Edward D. Smith and Kate Tonk, Clarenen A. Merriai and Hadio W. Denniaon, Ernout Mc Dowgel and Anna TR. Culnninghim, Jospeh Duckworth and Mala Waldo.

David J. Yates Hinithara John Springer Kid Datira Bokor Rom Bosley Musee E._Krwys Graver Dodd Thirman Wi Aingo Edward D. Smith Kate Tonk Clarenen A. Merriai Hadio W. Denniaon Ernout Mc Dowgel Anna TR Culnninghim Jospeh Duckworth Mala Waldo

Overhauling All Motor Garg Urged by Support Group

A fragmentary proposal urges a thorough spring overhaul of motor gear to prevent costly repairs and accidents. The plan calls for complete disassembly of the crank area, cleaning, carbon removal, and careful inspection of interior parts. It stresses meticulous, systematic work to restore the vehicle to best possible condition and reduce future breakdowns.

Mfford Suppat Drichidon Ofa Houlfig

Oil and Gas Development of Tri-State Territory

In Hocking and surrounding townships of Ohio and adjoining counties, the Mal e Oil Company and others report drilling and testing across multiple farms. Promising shallow and deeper wells show earlier results with anticipated growth in Noble, Muskingum, and Lawrence counties as crews push to 700 foot and beyond, aiming for production in eastern regions and a major cluster near Clay county with a large sale pending for Davenport Oil and Gas holdings valued around 320000 dollars.

Dovp Grhon Township Hocking County Male Oil Bn Arind Latre Mile Giinton Mula Thin Lewik Pride Guarter Inelion Hinaati Townehip Kine Brotiers Anthony Aivoney Clinton Sagt Green Sajun Reiger Lobarrala Athhne Hannan Indi Company Jon OC Norm Rotong Honford Wathorall Old Ulan Copeland Oil and Gas Company Nobis Noble Bounty Prominan Routh Hazenville Alarge Habel Hedddinon and Company John H Harrison Ondis Hodson Ry Mgol Marefant Farm Pittshire Cadix Township Lawcenoe Township Washington County BE Hung and Company Marigét Art aBton and Company Brownfeld Jefferson County Potere David H. Scott Carroll G. Kennedy Root Columb Victoria Hinmort Frederick D. Klaney Farsa Gexnor Wheston Wheston and Commany Che Mounts Sue Bola Clay United Fuel Gas Company Fike Columbia Gas Yd” Bleetee BP Davenport O Com- Tiny Union Latriet Amnulli-Wadar Ims Barrele & Ky Prica Davenport OiLand Gas Company

Fragments Sketch a Car Repair Dilemma and Hidden Wires

A damaged OCR fragment hints at a chaotic device repair scene. The text mentions wires, camera unit, and a planned overhaul of a car mechanism. Details are unclear but imply a technical or mechanical fault and a debate over proper alterations.

Death notices and funeral notices in April and May

Local column lists multiple obituaries and funeral services in April and May, including Mrs. Antey Golenan and Mme Ada Bailey Weal. Entries note relatives, burial locations, and attending family members. Also mentions John Bord and family moving and other distant relatives connected to Parkersburg, Middlebavene, and Savannah areas.

Adend Furnal Albert and Géorks Weal Sheir Mme Ada Bailey Weal Auburn Gus Ais

College Students Quit Hord in Chicago Area Labor Strife

A distressed fragment details college students quitting amid a city unrest. It references Chicago area tensions, changes in college staff, public notices, and labor responses, with scattered mentions of agencies and infrastructure projects. The garbled text hints at examinations, hygiene, and legal discussions affecting workers and students.

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