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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-06
il The City EIection-Their candi-
date forMayor gets a big MAJ
iority-o Only twod democrats
The City Council
Will Be a Tie
On PartyLines and the Republi-
can Mayor will have the decid-
ing vote License wins.

The city election passed of quietly
Tuesday, with results somewhat sur
prising, and especially SO in the ma
iorities. 1t was conceded that MT.
THOMPSON would be elected mayor and
the winners among the councilmen
were picked out the day Of their noml-
nation except in one or two Instances.
The democratic ticket was nominated
Friday and Saturday nights after the
last issue Of the Telegram, and was, as
follows: Joseph Parrill, mayor; VIII
III. Lewis, clerk; George Reed, chief OF
police: John r. Steele, city collector;
Hugh Callahan, street superintendent
.John Owens, assessor, and J.R. Adams
school commissioner. Their candidates
for council we're John Kearns, Q. T..
Pride. James Supler, John Owen Mar
tin and w. S. Siers. A number Of w.
G. II. u. women and gentlemen gath
cred at thecourt house Saturday night
and nominated a Temperance OF anti
saloon ticket, as follows: Joseph Par
rim, mayor; Ernest Swiger, clerk, ana
j. NJ. Swarh, chief of police. They
nominated Lloyd Nutter for council
In the first ward, and James Renshaw
In the fifth ward and endorsed Ben W.
Borgess. in the fourth ward.
The Officers for Clarksburg the ensu-
: ing year will be NJ. NJ. Thompson,
mayor; James j. Childers, chief of po-
lice: Hugh Callahan, street superin-
tandent; P. II. Shields, clerk; L. G.
Grille. assessor; John R. Steele, col
lector, and E. N. Flowers, school
commissioner All are republicans
except John R, Steeleand Hugh Gala
han. The new councilmen elected are
John Kearns, George W.shuttleworth,
Frank r. Moore, j. o. Martin and w,
S. Siers-three democrats and two re-
publicans. Politically the council is
tie and the mayor will have the decid-
ing vote on party lines. The council
is license body.
The results will be found in the Off
.cial table to be found in another col
umn.
While the results are somewhat
snixed, there is reason to believe that
AN advanced step has been taken for
higher and better government
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-06
Business College.

Central Commercial college ant
school of shorthand reports, this week
positions, as follows Miss Sallit
Owens, stenographer for Horror, Gay
lord Co.; NJ. S. Fults, book-keeper fol
Southern Supply Co.; b. b. Brooks
clerk in B. s o. Office, Clarksburg, ant
e. Arbuckle, book.keeper for Wyant
Morris & Co.
New students enrolled: Miss ALI,
Bayly, Meadland, W. Va; w. E. Ben
son, Overfeld; Miss Theresa Patton
Miss Cora Powell, Leo p. Garfield
Miss Laura Lowry, Joseph Shit
Clarksburg: Chas. Bean. Johnstown
Oh. Bartlett, Simpson; Jas. c. West
Alexander, w. Va; and o. P. Smith
Graysville, Ohio.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-06
BETTER 3. 6 o. EQUIPMENT
is the Intention OF the Company
Stock to be Sold for the Purpose.

After meeting wednesday of the
executive committee of the B.& o. r.
r. in New York, the following state,
ment was given out:
The executive committee has de-
.cIded to recommend to the board of
directors Thursday next, to offer about
six million common shares issued, and
held in the treasury out of capital
OF s45, 900, 600 to holders of about $685.
600, 900. Common shares of record at
the closing of the books at the price
of eighty per cent payable October l.
This stock is sold to defray, in part,
authorized expenditures for equipment
and betterments to the system. Sub
scriptions at the above price guaran-
teed.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-06
Madam Dowd Wants a Pardon,

The State Board of Pardons Is in
session at Moundsville this week and
arguments and hearings have taken
place in numerous applications. The
board has about fifty cases before 1t,
which will be settled before the board
adjournS The Telegram is informed
that pardon for Madam Elizabeth
Dowd, in jail here for conducting a
house OF ill.iane, will be asked for by
her attorney Hon. w. w. Brannon,
OF Weston, a member OF the board Is
not present owing to severe afiiiction
with carbuncleS.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-06
Mr.. HART WILL SERVE US WELL.
Let US Send Him TO the Republican
National Convention at Philadelphia.

Clarksburg has gentleman whom
our citizens generally would be proud
to see honored with the duty Of repre-
senting our state in the republican
national convention at Philadelphia
this year. Upon past occasions Of this
kind he has served US with ability and
distinction, and we are assured he
would do equally well, II not better
this year. That gentleman is our
townsman Charles NJ. Hart, aud the
Telegram is inclined to prevail upon
him to become delegate TO the
national convention and most heartily
advocates his appointment for the
place by the party, for which he has
done such faithful and splendid SER
vice. Let's send Mr.. Hart toPhila-
delphia.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-06
HOSPITAL BOARD IN SESSION
Reports of Officers have been
received.-No business done yet.

The board otdirectors Of the hospital
for the insane Is in session at Weston.
At Wednesdays Board the bids for
furnishing meat were read, and for
reasons satisfactory to the board they
were all rejected and an opportunity
given to rebid until Friday morning.
The same action was taken in the flour
and meal contracts. The reports OF
the superintendent, clerk, and various
other heads OF the departments were
read and referred to committees for
disposition. Considerable routine
business has already been passed upon.
The resignation of DIR. w. Z. Stath-
ers, superintendent, is not likely to be
acted upon at this session.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-06
DIED OUT IN The FIELD
Where He had Gone to Feed Cattle.
Children Found Him.

Out in an open field. SURROUNDED
only by dumb brutes, Marshal Muir.
ply, aged 40 years, died Monday morn
ing, or some time during the day. Hc
was in the employ Of Ben Basel Stout
near Quiet Dell and went out that
morning in the field to feed cattle
He did not return during the day and
the children went at evening to feed
the cattle. They found Murphy's body
cold in death. DIR. Craig made post.
mortem examination and ascertained
that he had died from spasms Ht
had bitten his tongue off. Murphy
was large, fleshy man. He was q
married man but separated from hl'
wife several years ago.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-06
pUGILIsM AT THE WALKER HOUSE
William QuinIan Knocked Out Two
Able. Bodied Men in First Round.

Pugilism was on tap at the Walker
house saloon Monday evening. The
participants were William Quinlan, a
noted local pugilIst of this city, and
al Eshbaugh and Lander Wetzel, Of
Warrington. An old grudge was the
instigation. Quinlan displayed his
powers, muscular and scientific, by
first landing the solar plexus blow on
Eshbaugh and battered his face black
and blue. Wetzel came to Eshbaugh's
rescue. Quinlan lifted him up and
threw him into the street and then
pounded his face blue. They all con-
fessed and the mayor fined them 1910
piece.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-06
Drank Lemon Juice and Died.

William Pickens, a well known resi-
dent OF Gilmer county, died at Glen
vile, Friday night. His death was
caused by excessive drinking OF lemon
and other essences. 1t is said that
this is the sixth man who has died in
that county within the last two years
from drinking poisonous extracts.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-06
Emanuel Hill, Col Dead.

Emanuel Hill, colored,. died at his
late home on Clay street Wednesday
afternoon, April 4, of dropsy. He was
about 60 years Of age and pensloner,
having seen service in the Union army
during the Civil war. His remains
will be inferred in Elk View cemetery,
this Friday afternoon. Mr. Hillwas a
well-known, honorable and highly re-
spected colored man. He commanded
thaesspect OF not only his own race,
buy 3p, sshite people who knew him.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-06
A Good Work.

Mrs. Elkins, wife of Senator S. B.
Elkins, will award prizes on Septem-
Der 6, to boys and girls of Thomas,
Coketon and Douglas, w. Va, and
vicinity, under II years of age, for the
best carving, drawing, sewing, mend
ing, darning, buttonholes, bread, cake,
mechanical toys, raising the most
chickens best kept flowers, and vegeta-
Bile garden.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-06
Their Last Meeting.

The city council meets this Friday
night In regular session. This will be
the last regular session of the old
council. The election returns will be
canyaSed. The officers elect assume
their duties Monday, April le, and the
council will probably organize that
night, but win not hold Its first regular
meeting until Friday night, Aprllls-
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-06
Grant Shaver Sentenced.

Grant Shaver, whokilled his brother,
Henry Shaver, near Tunnelton, last
November, was sentenced from King
wood, to IS years in the penitentiary
by Judge John Fl. Holt. Shaver has a
large head, thick, short neck, small
narrow forehead and deeply set eyes.
He Is regarded as degenerate. He
never expressed regret because of his
act,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-06

Horse buyers were here this week
but they found a small supply. Good
horses are scarce in this county and
prices are going up all the time. The
farmers can we'll give some attention
to breeding good horses the next few
years.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-06
PhsAaacy officers Elected.

The State Board of Pharmacy elect
ed II. L. Boggs, Charleston, President:
Geo. II. Ebeling, Wheeling, Vice
President: W. S. Hamilton, Fairmont,
Secretary and Treasurer. The next
meeting for the examination ofappli-
cants for license will be at Fairmont
Inlr 10.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-06

Work on the Short Line tunnel un-
der the B. s. o, progresses slowly.
The main track has not yet been
reached, but as soon as the weather
opens the work viii be pushed rapidly.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-06
Take Notice.

The Clark district republican club
Nh day Of April, 1900. at $50 .. M m. All All
republicans are invited to be present.
HARVEY w. HARMER,
President,
L, G. Grille, Secretary.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-06

received
Lloyd Nutcr councilman First
attaabe
made.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-06

To Cure La Grippe In Two Days
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QuNINE
rIRI.Ers. All druggists refund the
: money IL IL fails to cure. E.W.Groye's
signature on every box. PC. 4s-eM-2
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-04-06

L. c. Grille, Secretary.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-19

member Of the Michigan legislature.
and has only to be known to be re-
spected. His ability or capacity to
serve the people is not questioned
aud both he and colleague should
and will receive the hearty support
of the democrats of this county.
There will be no danger OF these
gentlemen voting against bills to
tax railroad lands or to increase
tho railroad gross earnings tax.
They will be found ON the right side,
earnest helpers OF Governor John
Lind. John Lind carried Morrison
county BY large plurality in 1885,
and will again. II those who vote
for Lind do so because they believe
in him, they should also vote for re-
nresentatives in the legislature who
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-19
legislative Candidates.

The fusion forces in the 48th dis.
trict are fortunate in their choice OF
candidates for representatives.
There is every indie auion of sur
prise N store for the opposition in
this district. where the people could
do no better than to elect Messrs.
Hemstead and Jarboe.
DR.. Werner Hemstead is a leading
citizen Of Brainerd, physician. a
gentleman prominent in the affairs
of his city. highly respected by all
who know him. He served one term
in the Minnesota legislature with
credit to himself and his constituents
J. NJ. Jarboe OF Oak Lawn, Grow
Wing county. wore the Union blue
during the Civil war. has been q
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-19
NORWEGIAN LUTHERAN.
Coming Sunday.
$50 A. NJ. Sunday School.
1890 Services.
S. K. Thollehaug, Pastor.
BAPTIST CHURCH.

Preaching in the morning at 1890,
Subject Of the sermon "God is Love-
Sunday school at 11:45 and Junior
meeting at 800 p. m.
Young Peoples Meeting at $50 and
preaching at 7:3O. The discourse in the
evening will l0clude an outline OF the
Baptist State Convention held last week
at Montevideo, and the substance OF DR..
Conley's address on The essentials
OF Christian Life.' The address was
perhaps the MIST interesting al d practi-
Cal Of any given at the Convention
whichIis saying good deal, for the ses~
ions were all full OF good things. Every
body invited.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-19

The Little Falls House was opened
for business Monday. A visit to the
hotel shows that it has been finely
fitted and furnished throughout.
Eve rything is new, neat and clean
The hostelry should gain it's old
time popularity nnder Mr.. Medved's
management.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-19

Z. W. Sullivan os Parker. is the can
didate for commissioner in the first dis
trict. Mr.. Sullivan has lived in Parker
for the past seven years. is we'll quali6-
ed for the position, and his election
would be recognition Of section
which has never had commissioner.
He can be trusted to be fair to all parts
OF the district. and no mistake will be
made in electing him. The people of
the first district will do we'll to stand by
Eugene Sullivan.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-19

: The; republicans have posters
around town representing the work
ingman as calf. They have an
exalted opinion Of the workers., in
deedt, .' ''
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-19

Jos. l.. Meyer is goin& to be electe d.
The opposition know it. His efficien t
service in office and his good record have
made Mr.. Myer a formidable candidate.
His opponent is unfortunate in being
one OF the Lafond, Wilson Jacobson
combine that the people are determined
to down this fall.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-19

Miss Agnes Chapman OF Second
street n. while taking a basket down
c-llar Saturday morning, slipped
and fell. Her face and left side were
badly bruised.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-19
J. O'Brlen Will Speak.


Hdn: Thos. D. O'Brien OF St. Pau
will 5peak at Gross opera house Sat
urddz evening, Oct. 27th. Mr.. O.:
Rriefsis one Of the finest orators ID
the Vest, and ie known as the ''sil.
ver-toneued. = He is the democratic
national committeeman r. for This
state an able and convincing speak
er. aid aitwho possibly can should
hearEhim.
Born-To' Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Lille,
Oct. 18th, a son.
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. John Hal
SETH ttocts 18th, son.
I. =. Staples has an Office north OF
Phil.N Nermain's barber shop.
City revenue orders registered prior
to Jan. ], 1900, are now payable,
A big sa wing in clothing and shoes
bought at viktor Bros.
There will be important business
at the Woodmen meeting to-
night.
The regular ball team defeated the
Dukes at the ball park Sunday, Il
to So F. H. Nero was umpire.
Stacks OF mems and boys suits.
Overcoats, Caps. Mittens, Under
wear, etc. at decidedly the lowest
prices at Viktor Bros.
Louis W. Vasaly, who received the
degree of Bachelor OF Law from the
state university last June. has taken
up the postgraduate course, which
leads to the degree of Master of Law.
Night Editor R. D. Strong OF Min.
ueapolis and V. Thompson, of the
Duluth News. Tribune. were in the
city Tuesday. They are making a
canoe trip from Cass Lake to Mime.
apols.
T.J. Mathieson and N. E. Stanton
have returned from Kansas City
where they we're delegates to the first
national convention of the Modern
Brotherhood of America. They re-
port a pleasant time.
Rev. A. l.. Richardson, pastor o
the Methodist church, with his wife
and two sons, are staying at tn,
BucEnan for the pr sent. Mr.. Rich
ardson was graduated from Ham
line in the class of '9S,
| The Shakespea1ean Ethics Clut
held a special meeting Wednesday
Afternoon Mrs. Greengard OF St
Louis was present and gave a very
interesting and instructive talk
1t was through Mrs. Greengard'G
efforts that the club was started
two years az b, and this is her first
visit to the club. She was very much
pleased with the work of the club.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-19

E. W. Collins, democratic candi-
date for court commissioner. will
have no opposition, as Che republic
can candidate did not file
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-19

Mrs. R. Dunn came up from Mime
apolis Sunday to see her husband,
who is sick at the hospital.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-19

Rev. A. L. Richardson, the new
Methodist pastor, will deliver his
opening sermon hera next Sunday.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-19

, Mr.. anu Mrs. Robt. Jones, and
MRS. Crandall, Of Randall. left Tues
day for their future home in Oregon.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-19

Hon. Henry Truelsen will speak in
the Estey building. Dixville, at 2
o'clock next Tuesday afternoon, and
at Buckman in the evening at 8
O'Clock
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-19

N. A. Kennedy has leased the
store in the Vasaly block occupied
by Boom's grocery store, and will
put in a stock of furniture.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-19

Geo. Lafond IS talking about trusts
but the biggest Of trusts isn't circum-
stances to the . ,pular distrust that's
bothering George.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-19

Vote for, Andrew Feun fer county
surveyor, and thus elect a mau who
knows bis business,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-19
Notice..

L1T"TLE FALLS, MIMI.
Oct. 6, 1900.
10 THE VOTERS OF MORRISON CoUN-
TY:
l. hereby announce to the public
that am not au independent can
didate for the Office of county treas
urer at the coming election, and here
by ask all my friends to support the
democratic nominee, }. L. Meyer,
and the whole democratic ticket.
A, B. TREBIATowsKI.
Carpet Weaving.
Orders for carpet weaving can be
left at p. W. Blake's store.
1926. N. FR1Es1NGER
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-19

1t will take more than fourteen
pounds OF sugar for q dollar to
sweeten the republican campaign.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-19

II ynu want to feel that the re.
cords In the registers Office are safe
you've got to vote for Billy Hall
and you know it.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-19

Harry Palmer is teaching school
in thu Fish Lake district, Green
Prairie.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-19

Cawley is running for commissioner
in the third district on the strength
of what he has done for road work,
The trouble with that is that what
ever road work has been done in the
district was done by Commissioners
Gross. The district has received less
money and more road work in pro-
portion has been done than in the
other districts. This is a matter
with which the voters of the towns
OF Agram, Little Falls and Buh are
thoroughly conversant, and they
may be trusted to give a proper ver-
dict.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-19

F: W. Lyon is making an energetic
and winning campaign for Judge OF pro.
bate. His efficient work as county
attorney is an earnest that he will pro-
perly perform the duties OF Judge of pro-
bate
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-19
FRIDAY. OCT. 10, 1900,

II you want 20 rebuke corrupt politics
aud business, elect the democratic coun-
ty ticket.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-19

[. q. Staples has an Office north Of
Phii.FGermain's barber shop.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-19

Phil. J. Gross will bring accuracy and
efficiency to the auditors Office. You
will*make no mistake in voting for him.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-19

The Degree of Honor lodge will
give a social Oct 3OCh. A good
program will be rendered. A fish
pond will he special attraction.
Refreshments will be served. Every
body invited.