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Newspaper

The Sunday Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1916

Page

5

Social Events and Camp Plans Across Morgantown Area

Fragmented notes describe social gatherings at local camps and inns, with visits by residents to Boston and New York, and plans for a large farmers picnic under Harrison County auspices. The piece also mentions a Cheat River auto trip, a Philippi reception for Arthur Dayton, and a Maccabees Ladies meeting for a county rally at Knights of Pythias Hall with State officers attending.

Lilly Grove Woman's Circle Morgantown Margaret Fleming Paykersburg Robinson ‘Hall Philippi Philip Dudes A. G. Dayton Arthur Dayton Philippi Graftons Wigan Maccatine Bally Tiner Maccabees Knights of Pythias Wadnesday Showalter T. E. Moore

Tragic Playground Swing Accident Claims ThreeYearOld

In Philadelphia a three year old girl Frances Flynn died after a swing at Palmer public school summer playground struck her in the mouth. Her mother Mary Flynn and sister Anna were nearby as Frances wandered toward the swing. She was rushed to a hospital where doctors said death was nearly instantaneous.

Philadelphia Slater Frances Flynn Palmer Public School Mary Flynn Frances Anna Plynn Homie

Duckers use ducks for angling in Cecilia Kentucky

Henry Ceed of Cecelia Kentucky devised a novel fishing method using large ducks tethered to lines with baited hooks. As ducks swim the fish bite and he hauls in the catch by pulling the duck toward shore. The duck then returns with the fish attached, enabling easier fishing.

Henry Ceed Cecelia Uie Eateh

Minnesota Woman Wins Big Fortune From Long Lease

In Philadelphia July 22 expiration of a ninety nine year lease in Pennsylvania, aided partly by Daniel Room, will bring a substantial portion of ten million dollars to Mrs C D Royer, Minneapolis resident and great great granddaughter of the Lassor.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Daniel Room C. D. Royer Minneapolis Minn

Miss Burns Announces New Piano Studio in Clarksburg

Miss Burns formerly of Miss Kennedy's school announces the opening of her piano studio in Clarksburg for students starting September fifteenth.

Miss Burns Miss Kennedy Clarksburg

Misa Knox Featured as Clarksturg Social Figure

Misa Knox, a charming young lady of Clarksturg, noted for pre war social circles. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Knox of 23 Maple Avenue, shaping local fashion and society introductions.

Misa Knox Clarksturg Sud Mes John At Knox Maple Avenie

Telegram Club and vote standings reach 4 pm yesterday

District results list prize winners and standings with names such as Clarksburg Broad Oak Industrial Union Heights and Tin Plate. Prizes include a 2145 dollar Overland touring car a 350 dollar Matchlem Milton phonograph a 100 Edison diamond disc phonograph a 75 dollar diamond ring a Hoosier kitchen cabinet and multiple gold watches plus twenty percent cash commissions for non prize winners.

Clarksburg Broad Oxke Industrial Union Heights Larland Stealey Heights Point Comfort Tin Plaxe Northview Kodak Andy Per Kinnaird Beard W.H. Foglenon W. Holden J. UW. Pough J.P. Strother O'Newl Hazel Teeks Molin Rigg Stremmmet Downigon Kev. C Cyee Retin Collins Thomas Williamu Sc Nodrows Ry Cunningham W. Greynolds J. B. Greynolda J. C Netzer Lillie Starkey Eva. Hickey Ratelitte A. le Poxey Royal McAdams Georgy Musgrave Kincald

District 2 draws prizes across multiple items and cash

District No 2 covers all territory outside Cfairnet No 1 with prizes totaling 1467 dollars. Top awards include a passenger Overland touring car valued at 1467, a Matchless Milton piano at 360, an Edison diamond disc phono graph at 100, a diamond ring at 75, a Hoosier kitchen cabinet, four gold watches at 25 each, and an autographic frodak. A 20 percent cash commission to non prize winners is noted. Names listed include C A Alread M 1 Packer Bickhannon.

Cfairnet No. 1

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