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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1915
Page
3
A fragmentary excerpt depicts a community message praising goodwill and past character. It references women, men, the elderly, and disabled individuals, alongside notions of virtue, caregiving, and collective memory. The garbled, archaic phrasing suggests a moralized, reflective piece focused on social bonds and endurance.
A locally produced song titled Motheris Ranary was published and distributed by Stone Brothers store on South Fourth Street. The piece, attributed to Sem Smancha of Fish City and Gis Smithi Miso of Clarksburg, is praised for its lyric reach and popular potential.
M J Lynch of Lynch Ogborne Undertaking Co returned from a business trip to Columbus Cleveland Detroit and Pittsburg with plans to buy a new motor hearse. He selected a modern car with elegant interior for Elle Lynch Osborn Co but delivery is delayed due to body changes. If approved by Clarkaburg officials a complete motor equipment may be bought.
A lengthy speech by Dr McCung at First Baptist church and Mirat Methodist Episcopal church follows the National Christian League for the Promotion of Purity. The address extols fatherhood and motherhood as moral foundations, praising our parents and urging reverence for family life across society.
The obituary notes the death of Rok Clelia Varca, age one year, son of Mr and Mrs Pasco Vares, of Lumberpart. He died at 13 otalock in a local hospital after a start times and rout trawbie referenced in the fragment.
The following fourth class postmasters have been commissioned in West Virginia Kirbys McClanahan at Amigo Ralel h county James Leatherman at Eileen Logan county Evermont Hendrickson at Orange Draper L Phillips at Webster Leander L White at Red Knob Bentons Ferry Marion county and Redbird Raleigh county re established Mrs Fanny Minney appointed postmaster at Runsat Calhoun county succeeding A Minney resignations vacant Mahone Ritchie county Wileyville Wetzel county and Bethel Wood county Examinations to these vacancies will be held shortly.
McGill and six Negroes of Pitcairn were bound over for one year to keep the peace after a Saturday disturbance near Macinthate. Nico Warner faced a court for threatening to arm Charles Hooten, a neighborhood boy. McGill was fined 5 and Corle jailed briefly for assaulting the boy. he claimed provocation after the boy shot a piece of his pie. The bond was given and McGill was retained.
Page presents a jumble of personal notices. Joseph Johnson, Mir200, and Mrs William Moors visit from Fattmooth for a gathering at the PitL around Bridgesiirt. Clyde Beckett, J.8 Gard, and Whealing guests at the Hotel Gabe. Mr and Mrs F Burkhart of Whesling visit Burnsville area. Bubebousér Sutton visiting. E Hradford and Minn Une Bradford arrived from Parkersburg to visit family. Mike Majoris Harter from Parkersburg inspecting relatives.
Fragmentary OCR reads a long industrial note. It mentions Dowler purchasers and Payette Coal Company with references to Allen and Mussy Riverside terms. The text outlines a massive ore or coal operation, cost figures, and production details along with references to union activities and regional firms.
A barber in Junction City Kansas recounts his pet wild goose that served as a weather prophet and watchman during hunting trips. The odd bird helped guard the yard and reportedly aided in guiding a couple from Tipton Indiana to a San Francisco Exposition marriage weeks ago. The tale ends with the couple continuing their journey together amid memories of the goose’s watchful presence.
An eccentric Indiana note reports a hen laying an egg with unusual markings that resembled a human figure or grotesque form. The egg, found in Robert Arnold’s hen roost, sparked speculation about the chicken’s breed and future appearance, though the event remains a matter of curiosity and doubt.
Judge Maelish announced a jury pool draw under a new commission. A dozen potential jurors were excused after being found deaf, drawing laughter from bystanders. Judge English resumed the proceedings, noting the difficulty in proving the men could hear, and dismissed them in an even tone.
At a Holy Roller camp meeting in Calcutta Springs on October 9 a rattlesnake was brought in to test mind over matter. Mrs Molly Murphy declared the snake powerless to bite and prayed as the reptile attacked. No medical aid was given and the snake’s fate is not reported.
Oct 9 reports Anturin flowers in glory as the earliest snowfall in Bikins history covers the town. Frost and snow brace the region, with a 1604 record previously the earliest. Marriage license issued to Roy H Wilton and Bertha R Goodwin. Apostle R G Russell to begin a series of sermons at the Organized Church of Callee Christ in Stenisy Helgnts, 40 Bresiey Avenue, Sunday Oct 10 at 7:90.
Executor qualified for the will of Qik Lek in Whe estate. Bri Higha with ogl bona, Bae Cott Te Aly Culligan and yen Moibéran were appointed as heirs or administrators of the estate.
Governors from Maryland Virginia Tennessee Kentucky and West Virginia will attend a conference of the Southern Appalachian Good Roads Association in Bluefield. They will hear expert talks on road financing construction and maintenance and take an excursion on the Norfolk and Western railway electric zone into the Pocahontas coal field.
A fragment describes a Charleston debt commission meeting with references to Governor Hatferd and Secretary Hallanen. The text notes a planned city gathering and concerns over member attendance and responsibility impacting the session.
The Clarkshore Central Woman's Christian Union calls a 2:30 pm meeting at St Pauls Methodist Church South. Urgent request for attendance as business of importance will be discussed following the recent convention notes and reports from the county.
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