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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-08-30
MAN KILLED
BY A TRAIN.
EImus Windon, Of Wilsonburg,
Knocked Into Eternity at Ad.
amston Wednesday Night.
Was Unable to Get off Track.
And Engine Struck him in Left
Side, Killing him Instantly
Body Was not MangIed
in the Least.

Elmus Windon, Of Wilsonburg, was
struk by freight train No. %, west,
at Adamston at 7:3O o'clock wednes.
day night an killed. He and several
associates came to the city Wednes-
day morning and spent the day. They
got separated and returned home in
the evening one by one. Windon
started home late and alJne. He was
intoxicated but got as far as Adams
ton, where he was seen staggering
from side to side OF the railroad track
and as he approached the crossing at
the company store at Adamston the
west bound freight run him down,
striking him in the left side and kill.
ing him instantly. The train was
stopped and the trainmen examined
him. The brakeman recognized him
and notified parties at Wllsonburg.
AN inquest was deemed unnecessary
and the body was removed to his
fathers home. Interment will be
made in the Fittro graveyard at 10
O'Clock this Friday morning. He was
son Of VIM. Windon, who moved to
wilsonburg from Doddridge county
about three years ago, and was asingle
man.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-08-30
The Grand Opens AuspIoIOusIy.

The Traders opera house opened
Wednesday night with nPut Ne on
at Buffalo" and packed house.
Every seat was taken and the stand
ing room too. The play was up-to-
date comedy and there was a con-
tinuous laugh throughout the evening.
Fisher and Carroll we're very clever as
comedians and were supported by
large company. The speciality work
was unusually fine and the sceaefy
and costumes were novel. Such an
suspicious opening strengthens the be-
lief that the season viii be simply
great. The house has been thoroughly
renovated, papered, painted and 70.
modelled. with the object Of atiordinR
every comfort, convenience and pleas
ure.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-08-30
Baptist Church.

The pastor will preach at both SER
vices next Sunday. In the morning
he will preach on "Christ's supplica-
tion for Peter The ordinance Of the
Lords Supper will be administered,
and the hand of fellowship extended
to new members. The evening ser.
vice begins at 1880 O'Clock, and the
last service on animals Of the Bible"
win be preached. Subject, 1.-THE Dove,
a Lesson of Peace" After the SER
mon, Miss o'Neil will sing solo en-
titled "Peace." At the annual meet
iuzof the Union Baptist Association
week, Mr.. McDanel was elected
clerk OF that body.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-08-30
George N. Mccoy Dead.

Hon. Geo. NJ. Mccoy, one Of the
most brilliant and promising attor-
neys of the State, died Saturday
morning at Sistersville. For several
years he had been suffering with con-
sumption, which caused his death.
He was connected with the "Bee"
independent and Tyler Demo-
Graf, " which we're formerly published
at SisterSville.
During the last presto entail cam.
paign Mr.. Mccoy was a candidate for
attorney general OF the State against
Hon. Romeo H. Freer. He gained
quite a reputation as a ready and bril-
liant speaker, and made many adj
dresses at public gatherings.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-08-30
viii Muster Them in Tonight.

A camp Of Sons Of Veterans is to be
organized here this Friday night, If
nothing prevents. State Organizer
U. G. Edgell, of Brown, VIII be here
to muster the camp In. There will be
27 charter members. The meeting
Will be held in the court house. The
number Of the camp will be 46. The
name has not been selected.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-08-30
Italian Dies Al Hospital.

carmine Garrefe, an italian, sup
posed 70 be a coal miner ct Rosemont,
was taken from B, s o. tram satur-
day evening to Kessier hospital IN q
dying condition from perltonitis. he
was accompanied byhisco Rosario
Garrefe. Tho man died at O'Clock
Monday morning and the body was
turned over to the Stealey- Osborn Un.
dertaklnR Company. Efforts were
made TO acquire information about bis
people but nothing satisfactory could
be obtained and he was buried In the
county cemetery Tuesday evening. He.
was about 30 years Of age.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-08-30
CLARKsBURG. W. va. AUGUST 80. 1901.
RIOt On NIontloeIIo Avenue.

A riot almost occurred on Month
cello avenue at supper time Wednes-
day evening, Herbert Hodges and
Pool Hickman ran their wagon into
Frank Thomas wagon and : general
row ensued. Fifty or si-ty colored
people gathered and mo- violence
seemed imminent. Squire Riley dis
persed the crowd and placed Hodges
and Hickman under arrest Mayor
Kelley fined Hodges s5 and Hickman
$40. Dick and James CriSs were also
in the melee, but they have not had
their trial. Bob Brent got black
eye while performing the duties of
special otlicer in the affair.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-08-30
They Were Peaches.

This Office is under many obligations
to Bruce I. Southern for a basket of
luscious Champion peaches grown by
G. w. Southern & Sons at their Elk
View nurseries. We ate them with
great relish and in state of mind full
Of friendship for the growers. Mr..
Southern informs us that they have
i 200 trees heavily laden. These trees
we're all raised at their nurseries and
they have thousands of young trees
for sale. The Champion is one of the
best peaches Harrison county farmers
can raise and the Southerns are such
we'll known nurserymen that recon-
mendation is unnecessary.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-08-30
Leroy Philips Accident.

Leroy Phillips is able to Robbie
around with cane after a weeks con-
tinement to his room on account of a
mashed foot. He is employed at
Williams & Davlsson's wholesale house
and was at the top Of l8-foot ladder
engaged in taking down some hard
ware when the ladderslipped throwing
him to the floor. Articles of hard
ware fell upon his foot and inflicted
painful injury. He was fortunate in
escaping fatal injuries.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-08-30
Fine Show Saturday Night.

The opening of the Clarksburg opera
house Saturday evening, August 81,
viii be decided event to theatrical
uoers. because the new McClOy Stock
company is to present "Under Two
Flags" magniacently costumed and
staged. Manager Campbell has OBJ
tanned large quantity of special seem
ery and a complete outfit Of costumes
from New York, where the play was
the sensation Of last season. He viii
be the first to offer it here, ind his
productIon will not be one whit In
Serior to those which packed the larg-
est theaters OF New York and Pitts
hnr0 late last season. The play Is
from the novel Of the same name by
oulda, and presents one of the most
realistic stories OF army life ever writ
ten II is NOT military play as the
term is understood here, since the
scene is laid in Algiers, and the sol
oilers are French. 1t smacks Of the
camp. OF love and hate and revenge,
whose deadly intent is frustrated BY
the heroic devotion OF the central ig-
nre. 4 girl who has grown up with the
camp as her only home, and whose on
IL sentiment is the glory of France
until love crosses her path. The sto-
r. q one Of unsurpassing interest. 1t
win be offered with all the accessories
of modern stage craft, and by com
nany which is not excelled' The Nc
Cloy stock company last season made
a great reputation. In recognizing
for this season care was taken 70
strengthen it in every way.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-08-30
Great Music Tor the Fair.

The Shlnnston band win furnish
music for the Fair. They are dill
gently engaged in rehearsals and pro-
pose TO come in the finest trim they
have ever been in, and they have y
record of which we are all proud.
They will be assisted by Prof. Pace,
director Of the famous Sells Brothers
circus band for six years. He is one
OF the finest cornet players in the
country. All can count on hearing
fine music at the Fair.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-08-30
Carried Dead Baby to Doctor.

Mrs. Phil Jones, a lady residing four
miles from Meadowville, Thursday
last was almost heartbroken after rid
ind to their family physicians resi-
dence with her sick child TO find the
little one dead on unwrappingi 1t at the
doctors door. The child was two
wears old, and had been III for several
DAYS, but not realizing the extent Of
It's illness, Mrs. Jones took it on horse
back the four miles to find 1t dead
upon arriving. After the hrst parox.
ysms Of grief were over, Mrs. Jones re-
wrapped the little one and rode back
10 her home with the dead body
Philippl Plalndealer.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-08-30
COIored Women Suicides.

About 8 o'clock Thursday evening
Mrs. Lucy Martin, aged about 25
years, colored domestic at ]. j. Dun
cans, committed suicide It is
believed by shooting herself through
the heart. She left note addressed
to Charles Anderson, colored, stating
that she loved him and that he did
not love her. She asked him to pay
her funeral expenses. Anderson was
at her room when the shot was fired.
He was arrested and Jailed to await
tine result of the coroner's exami-
nation.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-08-30
Frank BLAND Sells Out.

ss.St,. GeRland has sold his drug store
Il. n s5treet to c. W. Greer, of Sis
tersytis, and G. d. Sturm, Of Parkers-
burg. The purchasers win take pos
session about September. They have
succeeded In renting the same stand
and will continue the store Ut the OLD
place. They will put In q number OF
improvements. Mr.. Greer owns Two
drug stores in Statewide. Mr. Bland
n yet u ndecided as TO what business
he win engage in IN the future. BE
has had tine So ccess here in the drug
business.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-08-30
Carl FOuse Died Suddenly.

Carl Fouse died at his home at 1880
o'clock Monday morning rather sud
denly Of heart trouble and dropsy. He
had been sick some time but was able
to walk around and was up and about
the house the morning Of his death.
Funeral services we're held Wednes-
day morning at 10 o'clock and inter-
ment was made in the family lot in
the l. o. 0. +. cemetery, with the
Stealey-O Osborn Company as funeral
directors. He was "a years Of age and
a painter by trade. The mother and
two sisters survive him. He was
never married,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-08-30
Fined for Assault and Battery.

Joseph Churilla, of Gypsy, was nc
quilted In Squire David's court Thurs
day morning OF the charge of carrying
a gun, the complainant, John Lobko-
wits, failing to make case, Churilla,
however, WIS fined % and costs for as
sault and battery upon Joseph Hresof-
sky August q.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-08-30
sresnIlsi is Recovering.

Word has been received from W. s.
Greenlief, the postal clerk who was
badly iNiured in the o. R. R, wreck at
Padens Valley, saying that he ex-
pected to be able for duty by the 18th
OF September.
Greenlief suffered many painful
bruises in the accident and his many
friends win be glad to hear Of his re-
recovery. He is now at his home In
Wheeling.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-08-30
Enjoyable Barn Dance.

The Misses Koblegard gave a barn
dance last Friday evening at the home
Of John Koblegard on Quality Hill in
honor Of their guest, Miss Wood, OF
Morgantown. Twenty or more guests
we're present and enjoyed themselves
immensely. Refreshments were served
and music was rendered by the Mando-
lin and Guitarclub. The evening was
pronounced.a very happy one and the
guests were delighted with the occa-
sion.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-08-30
The Fire Chiefs.

Several special cars attached to No.
3 west at noon, Monday, wsre alled
with delegates to the meeting at In
dianapolis this week OF the lnterna-
tional Association Of Fire Chiefs. The
delegates aboard included chiefs of fire
departments OF the eastern cities and
included chiefs from foreign countries.
They spent Sunday and Sunday night
at Deer Park.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-08-30
Small Wrecks on ". Va. &P.

Monday morning south bound
freight train had two cars to jump the
track at the west end Of the city.
The track was badly torn up and
passengers and baggage had to be
transferred all that day. The wreck
ing crew succeeded toward the end of
the day in clearing the track. A light
freight engine also ran into passen-
euger tain at Buckhannon Monday
morning and did considerable damage.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-08-30
John Sparks Shows.

Sparks railroad shows we're here
Wednesday and gave two very neat
performances. The audiences were
only medium and proved disappolnt-
ment SO far as numbers go. The pro-
gramme, however, was carried out to
the letter and proved very entertain
ing to those present. A special fea-
ture was an exhibition Of baby lions,
mere kittens, less than a month old,
which the children were allowed to
fnndle.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-08-30
Getting Ready for Encampment.

Company K is diligent these days in
getting ready for state encampment
and Captain R. L. Osborn and the
members of the company generally
are putting forth extra efforts to
make a splendid showing. The roster
OF the company numbers about so.
They will leave for Wheeling the
morning Of September 10 and go into
camp the 18th.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-08-30
shinnston soIons Consider Clubs

At meeting Of the town council at
Shinnston last Saturday night, a mo-
ton was voted down by three to two
to investigate the clubs OF that town
with the object in view Of ralding and
closing them up. These clubs have
charters issued by the Secretary OF
State. An attempt Of this sort by the
ParkerSburg council failed two or
three weeks ago, there being great
doubt as to the legality of action
against them.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-08-30
Tuxedo Club on Tapis.

The Tuxedo Club is under process Of
formation. 1t is to be comprised Of
young men, who desire to band them
selves together into an association for
social pleasures. A meeting looking
toward an organization is to be held
in the Traders hotel parlors this Thurs.
day night, as we 90 to press.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-08-30
Death Of an Infant

Eddie Roblnson's 1s.month old
child died on Shlnn's Run near shinns-
ton Monday, August 20, 1901, Of chol.
era infantum. Funeral services were
held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock
and lnterment was made in the ceme-
terry at Shlnnston.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-08-30
wantsd 10 blow saxlsr,s Brains Out:

Adam Reed was held by Squire
David Wednesday afternoon for the
circuit court In 5000 bond for carrying
revolver. Lloyd Baxter was the
complainant. Baxter charged him with
showing agun in his face last Saturday
and threatening 70 blow his brains
out. Reed waived examination and
gave bond.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-08-30
Frank Hartley Killed.

Frank Hartley, of Fairmont, who
was well-knoWn here, was fatally In
Iured few days ago in a runaway in
Oklahoma Territory and died from
the inluries. he was one Of thesuccess-
full contestantsin the recent land draws
inRi the Territory. He was about
q wears old.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-08-30
Accused Of Assault.

G. G. Vernon, Of Glen Falls, swore
out a warrant IN Squire S. W. Cor
don's court Monday for Charles Bar
ron, Of that place, whom he accuses OF
assaulting him and also Of carrying
concealed weapons. Barron was ar
rested Tuesday but he arranged for
hearing at 10 O'Clock Saturday next.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-08-30
Death Of Anna BOwYsr.

Miss Anna Jane Bowyer, aged .
wears, daughter Of John BoWyer, coll
ored, died at $50 O'Clock Tuesday
night, August q. 1901, of spinal men
nights. Funeral services were held
Thursday and interment was made In
Elk View cemetery.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-08-30
norses ManlsA

Twill be at the stable In rear Of
walker House TO buy horses and mares
from 8 70 10 years old September 2, 3
and C. r. HALLowAY.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-08-30
Latest Real Estate Transfers.

EB Hursey TO Anthony and Carl
Shift, lot, Pike street, city.
HI Cork to Julia A Cork, 2ss a,
Clark district.
Clarksburg Development Company
to j Hornor Davis, lots, Alta Vista.
George w SwIger 70 o NJ SwIger, %
a, Laurel Run, Tenmile district.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-08-30
Marriage Licenses.

Albert c. James and Emma Phil
Ups.
Jasper n. Shaw and Ella G. Gibson.
Frank willis Stout and inertia R.
Stout.
While W. Johnson and Rosa Hem.
rick.
william A. cornwell and Laura B.
Blake.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-11-27

Last winter an infant child OF
mine had Group in violent FORM
says Elder John w. Rogers, a Christian
Evangelist, of Filey, Mo. ~ gave her
few doses of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy and in short time all danger
was past and the child recovered"
This remedy not only cures Group, but
when given as soon as the first symp-
toms appear, will prevent the attack.
1t contains no opium or other harmful
substance and may be given as conf
IDENTIFY to baby as to an adult. For
sale by Wangler Bros. Druggists.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-11-27
Modern Surgery surpassed.

while suffering from bad case of
plies consulted physician who advis-
ed me to try box of DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve," says q. f. Carter.
Atlanta, Ga. II procured box and
was entirely cured. DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve is splendid cure for piles,
giving relief Instantly, and ] heartily
recommend it to all sufferers" Surgery
Is unnecessary to cure piles. DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve will cure any case.
Cuts, burns, bruises and all other
wounds are also quickly cured by it.
Beware of counterfeits. Engbretson
Pharmacy. Wangler Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-11-27
Read 1t in His Newspaper.

George Schaub, we'll known Ger
man citizen of New Lebanon, Ohio, is
a constant reader of the Dayton Volks-
zeitung. He knows that this paper
aims to advertise only the best in its
columns, and when he saw Chamber
lain's Pain Balm advertised therein
for lame back, he did not hesitate in
buying bottle of it for his wife, who
for eight weeks had suffered with the
most terrible pains in. her back and
could get no relief. He says: cater
using the Pain Balm for few days
my wife said to me, / feel as though
born anew and before using the entire
contents of the bottle the unbearable
pains had entirely vanished and she
could again take up her household dut-
ies." He is very thankful and hopes
that all suffering likewise will hear OF
her wonderful recovery. This valuable
liniment is for sale by Wangler Bros
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-11-27
A Physician Testifies

II have taken Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
and have never used anything in my
life that did me the good that did,
says County Physician Geo. w. Scroggs
of Hall County Ga. Being physic-
ian i have prescribed it and found 1t to
give the best results" If the food you
eat remains undigested inyour stomach
it deca, there and poisons the system
You can prevent this by dieting but
that means starvation. Kodol Dys
pepsia Cure digests what you eat. You
need suffer from neither dyspepsia MOI
starvation. The worst cases quickly
cured. Never fails. Engbretson Pharm
ocy. Wangler Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-11-27
BROKE UP THE CAMP
Judge in Kentucky Takes Prison.
ers Score or So of Mill.
tant Strikers.
SEQUEL OF THE COAL MINE TRUBLEs
Tents, ETC., Are Seized, but Most of
the Campers Had Left with
Their Arms.

Madisonville, KY, Nov. 25.-The fa-
striking union miners, that has been
located about quarter of mile south
of Nortonville. in the southern part of
this county, is thing of the past. All
of the campers on whom the sun rose
yesterday morning, with the exception
of few who escaped the officers, are
prisoners behind the bars of the county
Jail, charged by County Judge Hall
with breach of the peace, unlaw-
fully assembling and banding together,
thereby making the camp a menace
and terror to the public peace" The
four large tents with all the camp par
aphernalia were captured and brought
In with the prisoners.
: Allegations Regarding the Camp.
rhe proceeding on the part of the
county authorities referred to in the
foregoing is the execution of an order
issued last Wednesday by County
Judge John G. b. Hall, commanding
that the union camp at Nortonville be
disbanded before Saturday morning at
daybreak, and that the campers shall
N&iOl dSScufDlc dSdil Ill Tic COuntN
Judge Hall issued the disbanding order
after receiving sworn statements from
more than 100 reliable men residing in
the southern portion of this county,
who swore that armed men went forth
from these camps and were responsible
for the nightly attacks on the mines
and property and homes of those who
were peaceable. lawabiding and hard
working citizens.
United Mine Workers Accused.
The statements also said that the I'M
ion camp was an unlawful assembly
of men banded together for the pur-
pose of destroying property and in
timidating men who persist in work
ing independent of the United Mine
Workers of America, which organiza-
tlon had maintained representatives in
Hopkins county for more than year
trying to persuade and force the min
ers employed in the mines to join
their organizations. All of these
things Judge Hall investigated and con-
sidered before acting. but when he did
act he was Endorsed and supported by
the governor of the state and the en-
tire military force. The plan by which
the removal of the camp was accom-
plished was very simple though eff
fective
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-11-27
How to AVOID Trauhie.

Now Is the time to provide yourself
and family with bottle of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy 1t is almost certain to be
needed before the summer is over, and
if procured now may save you trip to
town in the night or in your busiest
season. 1t is everywhere admitted to
be the most successful medicine i'm use
for bowel complaints, both for children
and adults. No family can afford to
be without it. For sale by Wangler
Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-11-27
To The Public.

Allow me to say few words in praise
of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
had very severe cough and cold and
feared would get pneumonia. but
after taking the second dose of this
medicine I felt better, three bottles OF
ii cured my cold and the pains In my
chest disappeared entirely. am most
respectfully yours for health, Ralph s
Meyers, 64-Thirty. seventh st Wheel
ing, w, Va. For sale by Wanglel
Bros. Druggists.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-11-27
Reliable and Gentle.

"a pills pilln, says the saw, But
there are pills and pills. You want q
pill which Ia certain. thorough and
gentle. Mustn't grippe. DeWitt's Little
Early Risers fill the bill. Purely vege-
table, DO not force but assist the
bowels IN act. Strengthen and invigor-
ate. Small and easy to take.
Engbretson Pharmacy. Wangler Bros.