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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-15
Grand And Petit Jurors.

Following is the grand jury for the
term Of circnit court, beginning Tues
day, September 9:
John Sutton, A. B. Boggess, G. w.
Thomas, j. NJ. Robey, GIG. Highland,
j. G. johnson, John d. Henderson,
Hiram Post, w. H. Martin, Charles
G. Kessy, Writ w. Brown, Truman
Swiger, Il. w. Carter, j. L. Murray,
Levi B. Reed and Allen d. Fitzhugh,
The petit Jurors are
G. w. Holderman, Martin Yates,
Hiram Edmonds, NJ. P. Dye, E, Fl
Flanagan, j. w. sommerville, F. NJ.
Harbert, A. w. Davis, Felix NJ. Mar
tin, George Riblett, George B. Teter,
Ransler NJ. Rogers, j. B. Carter R. j.
Parks, Berkley Davis, James NJ. Nor
rfs, Charles Post, D. NJ. Cole, Tyson
Reeder, Lee Nutter, w. G. Allen, W.
A. Law, j. R. Adams, Fl. X. Thomp-
son, Benjamin Rector, Elias Starks,
w. Z. McWhorter, S. j. Nay, Thomas
Hawker, w. B. Allen, Porter Lyon,
George NJ. Dye, II. W. Garter, W. w.
Bishop, Ed Campbell, Addie Barnes,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-15
S25, 900 For Switch.

7 The Clarksburg Industrial Com
ipany, comprised of large number Of
the leading business men of the city
and county, is not sparlng Of it's
means. when it comes to the improve
ment of the city. 1t has just closed a
contract with the B. s. o. railroad
company for the construction Of a
switch track from the main line of
the B. s. o., to the Industrial Com
pauy's property, and will pay $4,000
for the work. This expenditure is
made as an indictment tofactory con-
Germs and is done in patriotic spirit.
The Industrial Company has made
other expenditures and has still
others in contemplation which will
insure the city's benefit. That is the
sort OF company that makes big
cities.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-15
COW-HIDED A CHILD
Inhumans Treatment Inflicted by a
CoIored Man.

Thursday of last week Robert Cor
don, colored, chastlsed his fourteen
year.old daughter, Nettie with a cow
hide. He liberated her back in a
shocking manner. A warrant was is
sued Tuesday by Squire Gordon
against him for his treatment Of his
child and was placed in the hands of
Constable Marcellus McClunR. He
was taken before the Squire Tuesday
afternoon and sent to jail for ten days
in default Of the paymentof tine Of
90. The child had torn her dress,
while washing it, and hung it up to
dry without starching. Her step
mother directed her to starch the
dress, but she did not obey, and, when
Gordon came home, the woman In
formed him Of the child's disobedience
and he proceeded to cow-hlde her.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-15

d. a number Of coal fields
in this state and was extensive
Iyidentified with the oil production
in this county. he devoted bis talent
and time to the development of the
CITY and county and did al much as
apy one man to bring greatness
our city possesses. He Encouraged
morally and financially every proposed
legitimate industry that came to his
notice.
Mr.. Sands possessed genial and
magnetic personality, happy temp
erament, generous heart and lofty
mind. He made and retained as a
friend every one, with whom he came
in contact, faculty only the favored
few possess, He helped financially
many a young man, when assistance
meant future to them. He contrib
uted literally to the public and did
we'll his part in promoting the morale
ty and refinement of our people.
The deceased was a member Of the
lodge of KniRts of Pythias. He was a
member Of the PInnickinnick club and
Of Clarksburg lodge, No. 4s2, B. P. o.
Elks. He was consistent member OF
the Episcopal church, and at the time
OF his death was vestry-man Of the
church,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-15
Robberies at Weston.

Several small robberies have been
reported recently. On Saturday or
Sunday night some one entered the
wholesale store Of the firm of Ruhl
Koblegard s. Co. and carried out
about hundred dollars worth Of
goods, most of which were afterwards
located and recovered in shed in the
rear ofthe building.
On Sunday afternoon at the supper
hour the trunks of some of the dining
room girls at one of the hotels were
rihed Of some change by some one who
had evidently sneaked up the side way.
A box.car robbery was also reported
but it does not appear that it was
committed here, though a Weston
man lost case or two Of beer.-Wes.
ton Independent.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-15
RESOLUTIONS Of Respect

Clarksburg Lodge No. 492 B. P. o.
F1lks.
Whereas, 1t has pleased the Exalted
Ruler OF the Universe In his wisdom
toremove from our midst our beloved
Brother, G. Sprlgg Sands, on the 11th
day OF August, 1902, therefore be it
Resolved, That while we bow our.
heads in submission to edicts Of the
Alright, we keenly feel the loss OF
our lamepted brother. Standing pre-
eminent among the members Of this
lodge and among the citizens Of our
city as a man Of spotless character,
true worth and unexcelled business
qualifications, we know. his place can
never be filled.
Resolved, That we extend 10 his
bereaved family our heartfelt synipa-
thy in this their sad hour Of atilctiou.
Resolved, That copy of these
resolutions be printed in the news
papers OF the city of Clarksburg and
the Secretary be Instructed toSend 3
copy thereof TO the family Of our
lamented Brother
GEo. L. DUNCAN,
r. b. PHlLL1ps,
JOHN n. CLIFFORD.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-15
MARRIED Al OAKLAND.
Mr.. IOhn 3. Smith and Miss Valley
Keenan, Surprise their Friends.

The residence Of Rev. II. Scott, pas
tor Of st. Paul's Methodist Episcopal
church, at Oakland, was the scene OF
quite a pretty aud interesting we'd
ding at 5 O'Clock Tuesday evening Of
this week. The happy principals
were Mr.. John b Smith, Of this city,
and Miss Valley Heenan, Of Salem.
The wedding was solemnized 10 an
impressive manner in the presence of
a few intimate friends of the happy
young couple, who accompanied them
to that place.
The bride was beautifully gowned
and looked very charming. The bride
groom wore the conventional black.
The appointments were perfect as
everything had been prearranged by
friends.
Immediately after the ceremony
the bridal party repaired to the hotel,
where sumptuous supper was served
and an informal reception given.
Mr.. Smith, as most of our readers
know is the business manager Of the
Telegram and through a sense Of
modesty we touch but lightly upon
his splendid qualities. Sufice 1t to
say that the paper has grown powerful
and influential under his able manage
ment and to him is largely due the
high standing of the paper in fnan-
cial circles. He is ayoung man Of adj
mirable integrity and a typical young
American. He enjoys wide ac-
workmanship throughout the state,
to whom the news Of his marriage will
be pleasant surprise. He is son of
Captain James Fl, Smith, ex-town
sergeant.
Mrs. Smith is the daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Richard NJ. Heenan, of Sa-
lem, and is native Of Bradford, Pa.
During her residence in Salem shehas
won a host of adoring friends and has
been prominent member of society.
She possesses rare beauty, is vivaclous,
attractive and accomplished, and one
OF the county's lovelest young ladies'.
She lisa favorite in both social and
church circles.
After spending two days at Oakland
and Mountain Lake Park Mr.. and
Mrs. Smith left for honeymoon trip
to New York City, where they will be
the guests of friends. They will also
sojourn in Philadelphia, returning the
latter part of next week, at which
time they will be sat home" here to
their many friends.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-15
ELLIOTT COMMERCIAL SCHOOL
Opens auspiCiousIy. Prospects For
Success FIatering.

The Elliott Commercial School
opened in the Lowndes building on
Third street Monday morning, Prof.
Il. B. smellie, OF Detroit, Michigan,
is principal and was on hand to take
charge OF the work. Mr.. Smellie Is
one Of the best and most favorably
known business educators in the coun.
try, having had an experience of 20
years in some OF the leading colleges
in the country. There is a full corps
Of instructors, among whom is Prof
II. G. BeaIre, formerly an instructor in
the Elliott School at Charleston, Prof
Beaire has charge Of the short hand
and typewriting department. r.,
II. KeyeS, who has been with Mr.
Elliott some time, is the field agent
and is highly qualified for this line Of
work. The school is thoroughly and
modernly equipped. They have twelve
new typewrlters to start with. The
rooms are new and neatly arranged,
making 1t a pleasant location for the
school. The management is giving
free instruction in all the depart.
meuts. This free Instruction will
continue until September L. The
opening was suspicious and the at.
tendance gratifying. The prospects
for this school are most aattering.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-15
Resolutions Of Respect.

The Board OF Directors Of the West
Virginia Bank, appraised of the death
Of g. SprIgg Sands, Cashier of the
Traders National Bank, OF this.
city, occurring at Terra Alta ON
the morning Of August 18th inst, and
desiring to spread upon the minutes
It's most sincere regret on account Of
his demise, therefore resolves
First THAT in the death of O.
Sprlgg Sands the city OF CIarksburg
has lost an active, influential banker
and general business man and one
whose earnest efforts and influence has
been devoted to the Development,
growth, expansion of the city and in
It's Industrial betterment.
Second THAT as a Banker he was
energetic, Industrious, Jealous, giving
life and tone to the banking business
OF the city.
Third THAT as a man he was
courteous, generous, affable and APP
preciated by all with whom be came
ln contact.
Fourth :-Thata as husband and faith
CT he was Kind and afIectlonate.
Fifth THAT as q citizen he was
devoted, energetic, patriotic aud used
every legitimate power and energy In
the advancement of the city county
and state.
Sixth That for these reasons and
others daily exhibited In his life and
conduct, his death is deplored and
that by his death the city, county and
State have lost a useful and valuable
citizen, one whose place cannot be
filled.
Seventh THAT these resolutions be
spread upon the record, that copies
thereof be furnished the papers Of the
city, and sent to the Traders National
Bank and the'iapily of the deceased.
Copy OF the record Aug. IS, 1902.
w. Fl. FREEMAN,
Cashier.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-15
Ex.pOLIcEmAN AFIsHTER.
Washes his Right Hand all up over
COlOred Mans Head.

Roy Gillespie, ex-poliCeman, did not
like the looks OF John Riley, colored,
Monday evening and he concluded to
give him different face in outward
appearance. he assaulted him in front
of the Diamond saloon on West Pike
street. Hebeat his faceup in fright
full manner and got arrested. While
he inflicted great punishment upon
his victim yet he injured himself very
painfully, MASKING his right hand
fIightfully. Mayor Grille fined him
$40 dollars Tuesday morning for his
fan. He paid it but thought the mayor
did him great Injusticeand felt very
much grieved that His Honor did not
fine Riley.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-15
Free Tuition Until September !.

We have been unable to get our new
school as thoroughly advertised as we
expected. For this reason we have
decided to extend our free tuition Of
fer until September /. Our teachers,
typewriters and textbooks are. all at
your service, absolutely free until Sep.
TENDER i. Enroll at once and get the
full benefit oiour free tuition offer.
The Elliott Commercial School,
Clarksburg, w. Va. 4l-lt
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-15
UnprOvOked Assault.

John /. gill assaulted Robert Ken
pard at the Junction hotel at 5 O'Clock
Monday evening, knocking him down
and bruislng him up badly. GilFs
brother also mixed up in the affair. A
warrant was secured in Squire Cor
don's court for GINS arrest, Constable
Marcellus MCClung apprehended him
and took him before Mr.. Gordon who
imposed fine OF go upon him. ellis
brother has not been arrested. The
assault is said to have been entirely
unprovoked.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-15
coIlarIess Horse Baked.

William vannort, the milk-man,
had an amusing experience Tuesday
morning. he started to the city as
usual with his wagon and got some
distance from home, when his horse
baked. He could not persuade the
animal to go any farther and thought
it very strange. Newton Williams
went to his rescue and after examIn-
ing the horse few minutes he dis
covered that the horse had no collar
on. Whether Mr.. Vannort had put
the harness on without the collar or
whether it slipped of afterwards has
not been learned.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-15
Col. HAMMOND Visits Banks.

Col. Luther Raymond was down
street Wednesday forenoon and visited
the banks. He spent a pleasant hour,
the officials giving him most hearty
reception. Col. Raymond is ninety
three and one half years of age. Not
withdrawing this great age, he walked
quite spritely and appeared to be in
excellent health and enjoying life.
Col. Raymond is widely known in
banking circles, having been the CASH
Ter of the Merchants National bank
nearly half a century, and every one
who knows him hops he may live to
be centenarian.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-15
Wabash Buys Town Site

Fulton s. Blair, of the Little Kanaw-
ha Valley Railroad Company, branch
OF the Wabash system, in reality the
connecting link between the Ohio
River and the West Virginia Central,
have purchased the old Hays farm,
consisting Of one Thousand acres, one
mile above the town of Glenvill, Gil.
mer county, for a town site. The
price paid was s54, 900 and 1t is for the
land only as the oil and coal had been
sold before for fancy price.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-15
The Capitol is Coming.

The town OF clarksburg now claims
a population OF 1900, after careful
census taken for the city directory.
No town in the state is growing faster
in population, wealth and business en-
terprise than Clarksburg, and the
beautiful inland city would make a
splendid location for the state capitol,
and the people Of this section would
vote almost solidly for it.-WeSt Vir-
GINA Argus.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-15
Showing Up His School.

Prof. j. McHenry Jones, colored
president Of the West Virginia Color
ed Institute near Charleston, is in
the city giving lectures about the
school, and illustrating them with
stereoptican views of the Institute.
The lectures are being given in the
various colored churches. He has in
terested many in the school. Prof.
Jones goes to Weston this Friday
morning.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-15
olL ExcIIEMEN1
A Wild Cat atSasO in Upshur County
May s Producer.

The rank wild cat well being drilled
by d. W. Jacobs, OF this city, and
Waynesburg, Pa, parties at Sage,
Upshur county, is surrounded Ia
mystery. Drilling has been suspend
ed and the rig boarded up, Guards
have been placed and no person Is
permitted near the we'll. That oil
has been struck is almost q certainty.
Jacobs refuses to confirm 1t but will
make no statement. II Is reported
that leases are changing hands at adj
VancinR prices. The company holds
1900 acres In Upshur county.
Much excitement is reported at Buckle
harmon.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-15
A Business Proposition.

Our free tuition offer is purely a
business proposition. We are not Civ.
ing it asa present. We believe the
best way to advertise really good ar.
tlcle is to have the people try it. We
want all who are in any way inter.
ested to try our school. You have
nothing to do but come up and take
of your hat and go to work. Give US
a trial. The Elliott Commercial
School, Clarksburg, w, Va. ALT
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-15
METHODIST CONFERENCE
Annual Session Was Held al Wallace
This Week.

The clarksburg District NJ. E. Con.
ference was held at Wallace Tuesday,
"Wednesday and Thursday. Rev. D.
L. Ash, D. D., presiding elder, presid-
ed. The district is composed Of y
charges, embracing all of Harrison
county and parts Of Marion. Dod-
bridge and Wetzel, representing a
membership of about six thousand.
Rev. Mr.. warman, of Wilsonburg
preached the opening sermon.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-15
Failed to Pay board.

Simon Lewis, colored, was arrested
Saturday afternoon by Constable Ash
Hickman on a warrant, charging him
with failure to pay a board bill at
Mahala Davis. 1t amounts to sI7.75.
He ran it last winter. Simon hunted
for a bondsman but had togo to jail.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-15
Corner Stone Laid.

The corner stone of R. T. Lowndes'
handsome new business block on Main
street was laid Friday evening Of last
week. Many valuable articles were
placed in the receptacle, among which
were copies Of the city papers, maps OF
the present and prospective additions
to the city; a review of the oil and
coal fields; and copy Of the city di.
rectory.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-15
MI. HOugh Was Born Here.

Thomas Hough, prominent and
aged citizen of Fairmont, died at his
home Monday afternoon at 75 years Of
age. he was born in Clarksburg June
20. 1927, and spent his younger days
here. He moved to Fairmont in 1874
and engaged in the hotel business,
For many years he conducted the
Mountain City hotel, on the site of the
present court house in Falrmont.
DR.. ]. W. Pigott has gone to Salt
Lake City to attend the annual ma.
tional meeting of the Elk.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-15
WHOLE NO. 2O4l
AGITATORS ARE FREE.
Judge jackson ReIeasd Them From
lalI Yesterday.

Tuesday Judge JohnJ. Jackson upon
their application released Thomas
HagRerty and other strike agitatorB
who were before Judge Coz last week
on habeas corpus proceedings. They
promised him not to violate his iniunc-
lions. All the agitators are out Of
jail now except John Gehr, who called
Jackson a "Yaller Dog" No effort
was made to secure his release.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-15
Business college improvements.

The Central Commercial College
and school OF short hand is receiving q
large number Of new type writers,
besides ten additional new type writer
tables. other extensive Improvements
are being made, such as new black
boards and additional furniture; bank
Inc counters and SO on. 1t Is stated
that q Gregg shorthand department is
being added.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-15
Died From Consumption

Miss Lena Belle Swearinger died
Sunday at the age of II years. Con-
sumption caused her death. The re-
mains were inferred in Elk View
cemetery at 1870 Tuesday forenoon.
The Clifford. Osborn Undertaking Co.
directed the obsiluies.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-15
First Baptist Church.

Rev. T. G. Fields, OF Ohio, District
Secretary of American Baptist Mis-
sionary Union, will preach at Baptist
church on Sunday, August II at both
morning and night services. A cor
dial welcome is extended To all to hear
him
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-15
state Certificates

The state board of examiners for
public school teachers will hold their
next examination for state certificates
August 22d and 23d, at Keyser
Moundsville and Point Pleasant. The
president Of the board is U. S. Elem.
ing and R. A. Armstrong is secretary.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-15
Henry George Leaves.

Henry George, Jr, son of the IA
nous slngle-tax leader, left last Sat-
urday morning for Charleston. Mr..
George reported the habeas corpus
proceedings for the New York Jour
nal and wrote several special articles
on the strike situation. He is a very
versatile and agreeable gentleman.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-15
Wages Increased Ten Per Cent.

Anlncrease of ten per cent in wages
has been given all employees OF the
Mountain State Gas Company. The
order became effective August l. 1t
covers not only the aele men but the
office force also.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-15
Miners Strike.

Eighteen coal miners of the Clark
Coal Company struck Tuesday at VIII
sonburg because other miners were
getting three cents more per car than
they were receiving.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-15
New Clerk.

The Traders hotel has a very gentle
manly new day clerk. BE is W. b
Divers, recently Of the Stag hotel Of
Cincinnati. he began his duties last
Friday morning, Mr.. Divers expresses
himself as highly pleased with this
city. 81
Hugh ]. Themgson went to Webster
Springs Saturday morning Tor . two
james Wine and daughter
Alice, left last Friday night 70 visit
LynVhburg, va.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-01
CITY COUNCIL.
spstness Transacted at the Regular weekl,
fsi4gHaf Meeting,

tpsfne 40 Transacted at the Regular Weekly
Meeting.
City Council held it's regular weekly
meeting Thursday and wound up the
ausiness Of that body for the month OF
April.
City Treasurer Feaster reported a
balance Of s34, 453.73 in the First
National Bank to the credit of current
Expenses also, that his receipts during
Che week were as follows: From Tax
Collector Sayers, 1925, collections for
Ehe year 1898; $500 for 1899; s675 for
1880; Collector Lewis, 5000 for 1899
$3.50 for 1900; Sl60 for 1901.
M An order for S472. so was drawn to
kay interest on city bonds, which falls
aue on May 1st.
The following salaries for the month
f April were approved and ordered
baia President and members of CITY
tJoun9ll, $275. 26; Police Department,
%, 0a2' 1 other city officers and en-
ployess ", ,819. SO.
An order for 1922 was drawn in favor
q Andrew A. Cahill, secretary of the
Board Of Health to pay the salaries of
the special health officers for last week.
The Beard of Police Commissioners
was allowed $3.50 on account of its
snnual contingent fund of $1,000.
Daniel Ross, former member Of
Council, was present, and at the re-
guest Of Mr.. Willis, the member from
the First ward, he made a brief adj
aress. He complimented the body and
said 49, members compared favorably
"a personal appearance, demeanor and
'hbllity Of former councilmen.
fpesldent Blaine announced that,
commencing next Thursday, the meet
ngs wiil convene at 5 O'Clock, instead