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Newspaper

The Sunday Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1916

Page

2

United Brethren Conference Elects Officers for Year

The United Brethren Conference elected Bishop W. M. Wackley of Parkersburg as providing officer. Resolutions endorsed free press and free speech. The gathering adopted a suffrage pledge and paid tribute to delegates, with memorial services planned and appointments read at the conclusion of sessions.

United Brethren Conference Thy Woman's Missionary Society W. M. Wackley Parkersburg

Oalem Schools Will Start Monday Card

OALEM SCHOOLS WILL START MONDAY with public school reopening, principal oversight, and teacher planning to prevent mud. The schedule includes arrivals, wedding notices, and community updates as local families anticipate the new term and campus events.

OALEM

Evangelistic change proposed by the conference

A regional church conference discussed evangelistic work and a vote on woman suffrage. Rev C H Cox led a devotional service at 1 50 pm at Parkersburg. Rev A H Rovse, long associated with Huntington church, was granted evangelistic relief and will begin work in Lar spuzia. The conference urged ministers to preach for amendment and to campaign in upcoming elections.

Pitt W. M. Slaughter C. H. Cox Parkerrsburg Hey. P. &. Strader Worth

Thre atss to shoot two boys charged against Wilsonourg man

Two youths aged 14 and 18, accused of threats to shoot boys, were arrested in Wilenburg on Saturday evening. Conatable Reuben J. Yartlete saw them before Magistrate TG Nirewarner. The father of the boys alleges a prior incident involving a bully. Coastie Mall is expected to testify as a key witness in the case.

Wilsonourg Man Norwich Wilenburg Reuben J. Yartlete TG Nirewarner Baller Mall Doelwild Orchurie

Untitled historical sports note with garbled names

Fragmentary item describes a team event at a park with unclear participant names and affiliations. The text mentions a game day, a Bible class link, and pledging by a participant, but many names and places are unreadable, leaving the exact teams and outcome uncertain.

Officials and Officials Court Races Dominated by Competitors

A garbled report lists several figures such as Oliver Grice from Pisteburg and Hilarion Tartaning taking part in races. Names like TiaAennedy Whealins Gloricot Tay Col well Manafield and C Timere appear as participants or officials.

Tortor Cnmpatout Soumidise Hirnens Evenin Oliver Grice Pisteburg Ansietato Judrex—Tee SM Bleole Meuadaville J. Cranwell Thie’ Ety Hilarion

Dedication of New Church Begins

A historic dedication service opens for a new church under Bishop Hamilton and local clergy. The program lists services Sunday September 17 and following evenings, inviting parishioners across Minnetonka and surrounding towns to attend the dedication events.

Wisteliveah Yluil Monanate Ivoture Hinkas Pramidlin ‘Itamlton Suruuy Hunititen Oftelatines

Equal Suffrage Advocates in West Virginia Debate

Scrambled OCR text discusses Mex. Alexander Forman of Sorgun fown and The Woodmin Cirely, praising suffrage for women. It notes that women vote for their own protection and mentions travel observations and political challenges the movement faces despite calls for improved ballot protection.

West Virella Alexander Forman Sorgunfown Cirely Ate Forius Pti Porman Util Ford Rhage

Sharks sighted near coast of Japan prompt alert

Tok io reports sharks patrolling the eastern coast of Japan near the Tat ted Sin les. Hatchers monitor the area as a sudden attack on Hyoga is described with a diver caught by the jaws before the creature disappeared. The event is believed to be isolated and sparked warnings.

Japan Jean Hyoga Thorile Syl Rwcorke

Fragmented Chicago mine shopping notice in wartime garble

Distorted cursive note from a newspaper page showing garbled wartime text. It mentions September, Palestine, war, and Polish topics with stray phrases about buyers, fashion, and American feral take a throughpmemate. The readable content is minimal and unclear.

Palestine

Crop Report From West Virginia State Totals

A damaged OCR crop report from West Virginia lists production figures for staple crops with numerous misreads, including potatoes, corn, wheat, apples, and hay. It references United States Department of Agriculture data and various state totals, though many numbers and names are garbled.

Wastington Bent da Aline West Virginia United States Department of Agdenttipa

Prophets Foretell Turkey's Downfall War and prophecy forewarned

Washington speaker Arthur G. Daniells cited prophetic outlines linking Turkey's fate to the great European war. He warned of immense costs and casualties, with Constantinople as a central flashpoint, and predicted a final act to reshape the Ottoman Empire tied to biblical prophecies and the end of the Turkish empire. The talk tied military conflict to apocalyptic prophecy and the coming of a peace figure.

Weston Arthur G. Daniells Washington, D. C Arma Ute Uhstroyers Wilsson

Mailed Whiskey Charge Leads to Arrests in Water Street

A grocer Frank Caporrotta at Water and Mechanic streets was jailed Saturday night on whiskey selling charges but bailed out before Mag. Jackson Carter. Officers on duty then arrested Cecil Howard of Waterstro for a suspected offense and found a revolver in his possession. Howard faced county jail appearance on a charge of violating anti weapon law.

Frank Caporrotta Water and Mechanic Street Mag Initrate Jackson Carter Cecil Howard Adwaro Waterstro

Preaching at First Baptist Church Buckhannon

Ja T Marateller pastor of First Baptist Buckhannon will supply the pulpit at First Baptist Church in this city today He will preach at both morning and evening services at the usual time All are invited to attend and hear him Clark Perrine arrested for giving away a $100 bill recently one day earlier

JA. T. Marateller Buck- Hannon Ues First Baptist Clark Perrine

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