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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-09-19
WHISTLE OR NO WHISTLE.
Railroads not Responsible If Par
ties Use No Precaution.

Judge John w. Mason has handed
down an Important decision In the
case Of Sampson Harbert VS.. the Mon
onGahela Railroad Company.
In September, 1899, Francis Drum
mond was killed at the crossing near
the Lafayette glass factory. The
team he was driving belonged to Mr..
Harbert. The horses were killed and
the wagon demolished. HarbeTt sued
the railroad company for $500 damages.
Judge Mason hands down his decis-
ion upon demurrer TO Harbert's evil
dence. 1t shls opinion that the rail-
road company was not culpable but
that Drummond was driving in reck-
less manner and took no precaution
against danger. The opinion states
that whenever man approaches
railroad crossing It is his duty TO look
out for danger and when he does not
take reasonable precaution, a railroad
company is not responsible, whether
the engineer blows the whistle or not.
The decision viii attract attention
throughout the state on account OF Its
bearing on accidents OF the kind from
which the sultsprung.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-09-19
GEORGE ". ALBRIGHT DEAD.
succumbed 10 Typhoid Fever a Good
citizen gone.

The death of George W. Albright at
Kessler hospital at $50 O'Clock last
night was great shock to the COM
muplty. BE had been afiicted with
heart and kidney trouble several years
and this together with typhoid fever,
which seized himIsst Tuesday, caused
his death. He was taken to the hos.
pital at 1.3O O'Clock yesterday after
noon.
The funeral was conducted at the
family residence on Mulberry street at
2o,clock "Wednesday afternoon BY Rev.
Thomas W. Cooke, and the last sad
rites were performed by the Odd
Fellows lodge, of which he was mem
Der.
The deceased was son Of Frederick
Albright. His parents we're poor but
honest. The boy had the traits Of his
father and in early youth showed en-
terprIse and integrity. He began lie
driving COWS. Hewas partially reared
BY Juniper Adams, a pioneer citizen.
When but lad he engaged himself as
clerk in Smith. Brown & Co.'s store
and remained several years. After
accumulatiye few hundred dollars,
be vent to Kansas and lost all he had.
Undaunted he returned here and
through the assistance OF Mr.. Adams
wentinto business. He conducted a
very successful hardware and tinware
business, until two years ago hesold 1t
to q. A. Batten. He accumulated
considerable property and was in good
circumstances when death ensued.
MI Albright married Nora Hoff, a
daughter of Silas HOff, deceased, who
was prominent business man. She
and small son, five brothers and
one sister survive him. He was forty
two years Of age. His death has re-
moved a splendid citizen.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-09-19
KINsEY FOR CONGRESS
Prohibitionists Nominate Him at Fair
mont Convention.

The Prohlbitionists OF the First
Congressional district held conven-
tion in willard Hall, in Fairmont,
Tuesday, for the purpose o. nomi-
mating the candidates for congress
and for state senators. The conven-
tion met at 2.3o o'clock, and Rev. G.
w. Klnsey was appointed temporary
chairman.
Nominations were made as follows:
For oongress-Geo. W. KinseH Of
Fairmont.
For state senate-Loug term, w.
IA. West, OF Marion county. Short
term, John Sheets, Of Grafton.
Mr.. John Swager was made Secre-
tary Of the convention and Mr.. F. P.
Kelley, chairman.
Rev. B. II. Shadduck, of Shinnston,
was present and gave a strong talk
before the convention on the Prohibi-
tlon issues.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-09-19
STRIKING MINER ARRESTED.
Tried 10 Shoot a Boarding House ID
Pieces.

Garfield Haddox, a young mine
striker at Pennington, swore ven.
geance on every one who undertook to
do business Of any sort there, beliey-
ing that the town righttully belonged
to the strikers. A lady started q
boarding house there. This did not
please Haddox and he proceeded on
the night Of August % 10 shoot the
building to pieces. He bOmbarded II
with a pistol and Embedded bullets In
the windowSllls,
Deputy Marshal f. D, Hupp has
tried TO arrest him from time TO time
but Haddox's legs are so long and
nimble andhe Is so feet on foot tina
he escaped every time. The deputy
marshal says he is the swlitest runner
he ever saw, equal indeed to a race
horse.
The ofilcer concluded to change bis
tactics and sent word to the fellows
mother that, If he attempted to run
away again, he would shoot his legs
on. This had the desired effect and
he had no trouble in arresting him
Sunday night.
He was brought here on the Monday
morning accommodation and taken
before United States Commissioner
Spates, who held him in 500 bond,
He gave it.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-09-19
Some Light Producers.

The new wells in the Gordon sand
district, on Grass Run, Harrison cOun-
~. are showing light. The AssocIat-
ed Producers have drilled in No, on
the A, Williams farm, and has show
for a small well. No. on the same
farm has been completed and is dus-
ter. In this locality and on the result
ofthe No. > A. Williams farm, Treat
& Crawford has suspended drilling at
a test on the j. and II. A. Williams
farm.
On Patterson Fork, the Patterson
Fork Oil Company has completed No.
:, on the LowndeS farm, and has 10
barrel pumper.
In the Salem district, Harrison
county, the Carter Oil Company has
completed its No. 3 on the E. Stringer
Boggess farm and will have ten bar
rel pumper in the Gordon.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-09-19
Death OF william Carpenter.

William ]. Carpenter, OF Bridge
port, died Wednesday morning at 5
O'Clock from old age. His age was
about 50 years,
Mr.. Carpenter was born and reared
in Clarksburg. After moving to
Bridgeport he served as postmaster
many years. His was familiar fg-
ure on the streets Of that town and he
will be missed.
The deceased was an uncle Of Col.
John W. Carpenter, ofsalem. He has
three children, namely, David Carpen-
ter, of Catlettsburg, Ky; Charles Car
penter, Of Chicago, and Mrs. Maggie
Bloomer, OF Joliet, III.
The funeral occurred at 8 O'Clock
Thursday afternoon and interment
was made in the old brick church GEM
etery. His aged wife survives him.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-09-19
cOuNTYs. S. CONVENTION.
Good attendance and very successful
work done.

The County Sunday School ConTen-
ton convened at Wallace Tuesday.
In the absence OF President b.
D. Boughner, Squire James N. David,
Of this city, called the convention to
order. After the devotional service,
F. J. Smith made an address Of well
come In behalf OF the citizens OF WAL
lace. Squire David delivered the re-
sponse. Rev.s, K. Arbuthnot then
made an eloquent and mastery adj
dress on 1.-THE Master and His Discl-
PIES" At the close of Rev. Arbuth-
not's address Mr.. Boughnef arrived
and took charge of the convention,
Miss Margaret v. Graham arrived
from Wheeling and spoke on Organ
lied Primary Work"
The afternoons program was as fol-
lows
$50, Prayer Service, Communion
and Transformation. Rx. 81: 2e-S5 (;
Luke 8: 1929. Rev. A. B. Withers.
2.30, illustrations Their Use and
Where TO Get Them.'i f. j. Ehret.
$40, Encouragement and Achieve
ment," Rev. W. M. Blair.
400, Quiet Hour Service.
7,sO, Prayer and Praise Service. Ps.
%, Rev. ID. B. Orr.
500. Address 1.-THE Christian and
His Ballot" Rov, T. L. Gardiner.
Address 'fThc Sabbath School, the
Pioneer OF the Church, Rev. George
W, Pollock. BuCkhannon.
Among those in attendance from
this city were Miss Eta McKeehan,
Rev. Arbuthnos Squire David and A.
X. Thorne.
0mcers elected were, H. D. BouRh-
nor, president; Ellis A. Yost, vice
PRESIDENT; Mrs, John w. Stuart, su-
dorintendent fprimary work,
Executive committee = James N.
David, F. j. Ehret and Harvey W.
Hammer.
Mr.. Boughner has been president
for six consecutive years.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-09-19
BristoI Breezes.

Mr.. Noah Keesy is visiting friends
and relatives at his old home in Arm
strong county, Pennsylvania. He is
accompanied by his grandson, Carl
Keesy.
Miss Clara Harden returned Satur-
day from visit to Wheeling where
she attended the State Fair. She was
the guest ofMrs. Myrtle Watson who
formerly lived here.
The school trustees have appointed
Misses Gay Riley and Blanche Powell
as teacherstor the presentyear. The
school win open October eth.
The nominations made by the re-
publicans for district OFFICES, are meet
ing with the approves the people
and they win be elected safe ma
iorities. Frank Davis " nominee
for constableis one Of our best young
men and is thoroughly qualified for
the position to which he will be elect
ed. Clyde Bailey's excellent record
as a member Of the Board Of Educa-
tioa, well merits another term and
the convention wisely selected him as
the candidate. W. L. Steele will
make a good president Of the school
board.
Looking on the wine when It stir
reth itself, has brought Geo. Strother
to grief. George wears an awful band
age on his head as result of a fistic
en- counter Sunday night.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-09-19
Little Child Breaks an Arm.

Frances Bumgardner, age 5, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Bumgard-
ner Of the West End, met with a very
painful and serious accident Tuesday.
She was standing on the front porch
at her home, and in some way lost her
balance and fell TO the ground dis.
tance of five or six feet, breaking her
arm and otherwise inluring her. Two
physicians were called and it was
found necessary to put her under the
influence of chloroform before her
wounds could be dressed.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-09-19

Every housekeeper should see, the
Economy Kitchen Grocer on exhibi
tion at the Deison hotel. It is a con-
venlent arrangement and Should DO in
everykitchen. Itsayes labor as II IS
a store OF itself. 1t contains places
for everything used In preparing
meals. It Is absolutely fly-proof.
Greatest fnVention Of the age for saw
ing labor. Agents wanted for every
district In the county It IS q quick
seller CAN at Delson hotel and ses
cure agency 1st
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-09-19
Goes to Wisconsin.

Rev. NJ. G. Stllman, Of Lost Creek,
has resigned his passionate Of the
Seventh Day baptist church at that
place and accepted call TO the
church Of that denomination In Wal
worth, Wisconsin, about 65 miles from
Chicago, at a more lucrative salary.
Rev. Stlllman has been pastor of the
Lost Creek church seven years and his
congregation regrets to lose him. He
and his wife and daughter left WedneS-
day for their new home. They were
splendid citizens and the county re-
grets their departure.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-09-19
financial Journal.

A new publication, called money"
is soon 70 appear in Plttsburg which
it is claimed will not be surpassed by
any financial newspaper in the United
states. 1t will uphold the value of a
good currency, while representing all
interests, will devote much Of its space
to banking. We understand that NJ.
NJ. Thompson, Esq, OF this city will
be one of Its contributors.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-09-19
Verdict Sci Aside.

The verdict Of the jury In the suit
Of Sarah Irwin and Others against
Sarah Lang over division line be-
tween property on Pike street has been
set aside by Judge Mason and a new
trial granted. The Jury awarded the
defendant a small strip OF land she did
not claim, and the verdict was set
aside Tor that reason.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-09-19
New Insurance Firm.

Mcssrs. j. 1. Alexander and olandus
West have gone into the general in
surance and real estate business under
the firm name, Alexander, West s.
Co., with offices in Lowndes building
on Third street. They win handle all
kindsof insurance and deal in city and
county properties. Both gentlemen
are fayorably known throughout the
county and they should receive a lib
eralpatronage.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-09-19
Famous PAGER Bought.

Sumner Stuart has returned from
Chicago With that celebrated PAGER,
Palmyra Bay, who has record Of
2.o7t. He purchased this horse for
Frank G. Gaylord Of the wholesale
firm OF the Hornor-Gaylord Company
The price is not definitely known but
is said to have been in the neighbor.
hood OF $1,000. The horsemen of West
Virginia had best watch themselves
now.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-09-19
Rev. Howard Coming Again.

Hon. Clinton II, Howard, Of Roches.
ter, n. Y. who addreSseda large ard
enthusiastic gathering at the court
house on the night Of the 2nd inst,
will lecture at the following named
places as follows:
Lumberport, Sunday at , p. M,
Sept. 2lst
Shinnston, Sunday night, Sept. 2lst.
Salem, Monday night, Sept 22nd.
These lectures will all be free to the
general public. Mr.. Howard is quite
an orator aud makes very entertain
ing Temperance speech.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-09-19
Some Shooting.

Some unknown party discharged a
gun on Fourth street between Main
and Pike Monday night at ll.3O
O'Clock. The defamation was like
that ola cannon. A lot OF colored
fellows was assembled on that street
about that time and it is supposed one
of them did the firing.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-09-19
eroaddus FlourIshing.

Dir. s~artz speaks enthusiastically
Of Broaddus Institute, The matrlcn-
latIon 50 far numbers one hundred and
seyenty-hve students. He expects an
increase in the enrolment this week.
The work in the various departments
has started of nicely and he believes
this will be the best year in the lnsti-
tute's history.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-09-19
Thanking she Mayor

Mr.. Editor:-ou behalf of the Col
ored School Of Clarksburg, we desire
to express our sincere thanks to the
Hon. Lafayette G. Grille for a very
valuable selection OF books presented
to our school library.
Respectfully,
j, W. ROBINSON, Prin.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-09-19
Dates Changed

The dates for Rev. Clinton n. How
ard, the Prohibition speaker who Will
cone here from Rochester y. y, to
tour the county in the interest Of the
ProhibitIonist ticket, have been
changed, He will speak at Salem next
Thursday night; at Lumberport Fri
day night, and at shinnston Saturday
night.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-09-19
Warrant Withdrawn.

Mrs. Emily swlger Tuesday morn-
ing withdrew the warrant in Squire
Gordon's court against her husband,
Wilson Swiger. inwhich she accused
him Of assault and battery, inflicted
uponher last Friday.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-09-19
RILEY CaRISTNER
BEING TRIED
4 Circuit Court for the Murder OF
George swager. Being Ably
Defended by Thompson
and Davis & Davis.
Hoover Proves An Alibi
Andis Acquitted OF Robbiug Dan
conners-AssauIt and Battery
is the Verdict Against Re
ley AbIes.

Among the criminal cases that have
,,sen tried at this term Of court were
those AGAINST Bernard Hoover, Riley
zbles and Riley Christner. Hoover
was acouitted ofthe charge Of robbing
nan Connors, an aged man, at Salem
Of cas-. He proved an alibi. Aoles
wastried for felonious assault on Thos.
sullivan The jury returneda verdict
Il assault and battery. Sullivan testi-
fied that Ables threw stones at MS
house and he grabbed a gun and ran
outside to shoot Ables. The latter
t6ok the gun from him and beat him
With t. Christner's trial began
Wednesday, with NJ. NJ. Thompson
and Davis s Davis defending BIN. he
wssindicted for the murder Of George
swlger few weeks ago near Glen
Falls.
". L. Musgraye VS. Reno D. New
Ion; continued on motion OF deteno-
ant ,..-,.o,,,r.
n10tlOQ maui W 4uhSAA
time toconsider.
STATE VS.. S. R. Michael; same order.
state VS.. John Hawkins, misde.
meanor; plea of not guilty entered ana
prisoner remanded.
Rules against James NJ. Morris ana
George Riblett; remitted.
Olaudus West VS.. West End Land
Company; injunction awarded plaintiff
bTay1eth is perpetuated and defend
ants are enjoined from trespassinG on
certain lot.
BIS. Reynolds VS.. P. A. Taught et
al. sale of land confirmed.
Clarence E. Parr vs.. A. M. McClain
ct al; Receiver Arson bearing Parr
discharged and case dismissed, having
been adjusted,
Jobn w. Barnes VS.. Alice Hedges
and others; sale Of land decreed.
Cortes L. Griffin vs.. Charles Lanham
Judgment Of s283.35 for defendant.
ia. Batten Company VS.. Eugene
Kopp: bill dismissed,
William G. Williams vs.. W.E.Cald-
we'll Company; answer of Jackson Iron
and Tin Plate Company fled.
Sarah 81. Irwin ct al VS.. Sarah G..
Lang jury,s verdict set aside and a
new trial granted
State VS.. Dan Foley, misdemeanor;
Judgment Of guilty and fine Of 500.
state VS.. E. De Collier; plea OF gull
: ty; fine of 500 imposed.
State VS.. Clayphus fancy, felony,
plea Of not guilty and prisoner re-
manded.
Rules were issued against Charles
Bo1nell and j. Lipscomb for failure to
appear as witnesses in behalf Of the
State,
Thegrand jury returned indictments
lust afternoon Wednesday as follows
and adjourned sine die:
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-09-19

A large engine at the electric light
plant got out Of gear early Monday
evening and so far as electricity was
concerned the city was one of darkness.
The engineer finally located the difi-
Guilty and rectlfed the matter In time
to light tile city about 8 O'Clock.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-09-19
Baptist Church.

The pastor wiz preach at both SER
vices next Sunday. Morning subject
at 1880 O'Clock. "Baptists and their
literature. Evening subject at 7.sO
o'clock, birthstone, the lesson Of
Gods wrath
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-09-19

Souvenir copies OF thepiano score Of
the Minstrel Monarch, the stirring
march, will be given free TO the la.
dies attending the matinee OF John
w. Vogel's Big Minstrelsat the Grand
opera house, Tuesday, Sept. 23rd, at
reduced prices.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-09-19


Joseph Smell VS. Edward Hogan,
upon an appeal; agreed and dismissed.
A rule was issued against DR.. NJ. J.
Bartlett for failure to attend as wit
ness In the Riley Ables case.
Mary E. Hurst VS. Eureka Pipe Line
Company, trespass on case; settled and
dismissed.
Nv. Q. Goedeke VS. The Fairmont 3
lrksburg Electric Railroad Com
jany, upon an appeal; execution issued
By Justice quashed, 4
State VS. Granville II. Davis, INSIDE
meanoE recognizance OF Charles II,
Bppnell for 500 taken.
ii Hughes VS. John W. Hughes,
III granted and plaintiff given
cusS, II the children,
EIizsbeth Boring VS. George Boring
Ell al; SIT dismissed as to 2. Stacle
Boring ana Spther W. Elliott.
w. B. Reed, guardian, VS. Cecil @.
Reed; sale Of infants land confirmed.
.ElIsJ. Marsh VS. Guy Marsh ct all
sale OF oil and gas interests OF infants
confirmed,
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1902-12-10
Saved at Graves Brink.

IL know l would long age have
been In my grave" writes Mrs. S.
d. Newsom, of Decatur, Ala, elf
it had not been for Electric Bit
ters. For three years l suffered
untold agony from the worst
forms of Indigestion, Waterbrash,
Stomach and Bowel Dyspepsia.
But this excellent medicine did
me a world Of good. Since using
it l can eat heartily and have
gained 35 pounds" For Indixes-
ton, Loss of Appetite, Stomach,
Liver and Kidney Troubles Elec
trio Bitters are positive, guar
anteed cure. Only SOC at Craw.
ford Bros. and j. F. Mackey &
Co.'s drug store.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1902-12-10

lect a head of water it matters
little whether there is a terrace
or not. We would earnestly ad.
wise all of our readers who are
working on that red clay of the
South to go to work and look for
the rich farm that lies right I'M
der the poor one you are now
working. 1t is there, We know,
for We have found it, and We
know that this blood red clay is
all good soil down to the fast
rocks IL you only get it to air and
frost, and till it we'll. Commerci.
al fertilizers will help you if
properly used for the improve
ment of the land and not merely
to squeeze little more sale crop
out OF the worn surface, for we
had rather undertake to improve
this soil without an ounce of
fertilizer, but with the deep break
ing and good rotation than to try
to build 1t up with the bull tongue
and all the fertilizers we could
buy. The rich farm under yours
belongs to you and is waiting for
you to use it. Your title deed
has no Limits downwards. Sup
pose you try to find this rich
farm.-Practical Farmer.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1902-12-10

Special to The State.

Special to The State.
Yorkville, De,. u. Ernest
Lowry of this place some time
since received communication
similar to the one received by a
Mr.. Erwin Of Abbeville, an ar
ticle on which was published in
the Abbeville Medium and re.
published in The State of Nov.
2Sth. Mr.. Lowry says the story
told him was about the same as
that told Mr.. Erwin, about rela-
tive of his dying in Spain and
leaving a large fortune and a
little daughter named Anna Low.
ry in the care of a Catholic
priest, with the request that he
find her relatives in this state and
deliver her to them, with the
fortune of 100000 in bonds of
the bank of England. The letter
stated that Mr.. Lowry was to re-
ceive a large amount of the mon
ey for himself and to control the
balance until the majority of the
young girl. Mr.. Lowry paid no
attention to the communication.
but Mrs. Lowry, during her leis-
ure moments and to satisfy her
curiosity, answered the communi-
cation. She received a reply
saying that the trunk containing
the bonds had secret bottom in
which was the bonds and the
trunk was held at the custom
house in a Spanish port and it
would be necessary for her to
send on 5000 to get the trunk
and then the Catholic priest
would accompany the girl and
The fortune to Mr.. Lowry.
Mr.. Lowry says the letters bore
foreign postage, but it is his opin-
ion that the scheme was worked
in this country.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1902-12-10
w - "-, w. w.
Special to The State.

Florence, December 7.-Judge
Townsend of Bennettsville, as
sistant United States district at
torney, was in the city yesterday
closing up the matter of the pur-
chase of the Edwards lot by the
government for the United States
public building. The 81 which
Uncle Sam promised to pay for
the lot was paid by check yes
terday and a new deed to the
property was drawn up, as the
department wished it.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1902-12-10

From Tie Gazette, ToOwoomba AustruIia
| find Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is an excellent medicine.
| have been suffering from a
severe cough for the last two
months, and it has effected a
cure. l have great pleasure in
recommending it.-W. @. WocK.
NER. This is the opinion of one
of our oldest and most respected
residents, and has been volun-
tariIy given in good faith that
others may try the remedy and
be benefited, &c wa Mr. Vice..
uer. This remedy is sold by J.
f. MHckey d Go.