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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-16
ENGAGEMENT
CANCELLED
MANAGER OF MISS ELIZA PROCTOR
OTIS WIRES MANAGER FARLAND
HE is OBLIGED TO CANCEL
CLARKSBURG DATE.
Did So on Account of Large Guarantee
offered by Eastern City.-Manager
Farland Makes Liberal Offer for
the Date as Promised.

Henry |. AlaGNIahon,
Buz. Manager Elita Proctor Otis Co.
Grand Opera House, Clarksburg, w. Va.
Am obliged to cancel Clarksburg on
account large guaranteed offer by east
ern city to secure Miss Otis for first
performance in Helda Gabler. Notify
Manager Farland.'
GEORGE II. BRENNAN.
Manager h. \. Farhnd, on seeing this
telegram, said: Il am astoundcd by Mr..
Drennans action, as had supposed the
negotiations for Clarksbrg closed. | do
not want our people to miss this attrac
lion which would have been the greatest
event Of the dramatic season and occur
ring the night before Thanksgiving day
would have attracted large holiday at
tendance. One thing is certain, Glarks-
burg, if it tries, can do as well by Miss
Otis rs any of the eastern cities and |
have wired Manager Brennan to that cf-
feet. We shall spare no efforts 10 OBJ,
tain a renewal of the date. If we are
successful it will be up to the theater-
going public OF Clarksburg to show the
New York managers that the highest
class OF drama can obtain the utmost
popular support in the Fuel City Of West
Virginia.
It was learned from other sources that
the Grand opera house management had
this morning transmitted to New York
an offer exceeding by 5000 the amount
that had been previously bid elsewhere
for the opening performance OF Miss Otis
in "IIedda Gabler."
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-16
FIVE SAW THE
WHITE BIRDIE
Mayor Grille Sentences Five Plain DRINKS
to Prison Monday Morning-whole
Bunch Was Dead Broke.

At police court Monday morning Mayor
Grille looked down from his bench into
the faces of five forlorn DRINKS. The
men had been out on geographical sur
vey of the city and had run up against
the little white birdie by excessive in;lul.
gence in the foamy amber liquid that
made Columbus, Ohio, and Coyirgton.
Kentucky, famous After they mad two
or three glimpscs of the little canary
they were scooped up in different parts
Of the city by different city cops. They
were duly dragged into the city caia-
boose. Thomas Williams was sent to
prison for five days. Fred Graham was
passed up for three days. Peter Doulcy
went up for five days. James Hanlon
drew a thrcc.dny meal ticket on Floyd
Robinson. Ben Harris was given five
days Ben knew he was going to get
five days before the sentence was ac-
tually pronounced upon him, The mayor
glarcd a Sunday school glare at him, and
Ben knew it was coming, lie could tell
by the calibre of the glare and the 3i~,'
Of bis own pockctbo9k THAT it was to be
a fvc-day sentence.
Out of The gang the city didn't get
cent in tines-aIl OF their money went
TO the little white birdie.
The put,up fines Of five plain rummics,
including Dago and a Hungarian. regis.
tered on the docket AS no names which
were given in police hcadqulrters SAT,
urlay night, rs guarantee for appear
ance at Mondays morning session IF pp.
lice court for a hearing, was tulne over
into the city treasury by the mayor
after which court adjourned in regular
form.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-16
DIR. MOFFAT
ADDRESSES
Meeting of Young Mems Christian As.
ISOLATION and Fills Presbyterian
Pulpit.

Rev. j. D. NIoilat, D, D., Phi. D., Ill. D.,
president of Washington & Lee uniyer-
sity, addressed the meeting of the Young
Mems Christian association in the Grand
opera house Sunday Afternoon at $3.50
O'Clock and filled the First Presbyterian
pulpit both morning and evening that
day. The subject of his address Mt the
opera house was, why Some Men Are
Not Christians" He brought out a
number Of logical points and discussed
the topic in an intelligent and convincing
manner DIR. Nlofrat displayed execp.
tionel powers as a brilliant and profound
speaker, being one of the ablest thco.
logians in this country.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-16
LEE LOSES
HIS CASE
Against Cruger Smith in the Supreme
Court of This State, Judgment Be-
low Being Affirmed.

The state supreme court has handed
down decision in the appeal case of
Dnbncy lee, of this city, against Crugcr
Smith, of Charles Town, involving title
to valuable oil territory on New creek.
this county. The Judgment of the lower
court was affirmed and the decision is in
favor of Smith.
In February, 1856, Lee borrowed from
Smith some $4,000, executing his notes
and deed OF trust on lands in IIarri-
son county. The debt not having been
paid, Ice, in 1899, conveyed the lands
in fee simple TO Smith, the latter giving
the former an option in writing author
izing Lee to sell the lands, pay off the
debt and have the surplus, or buy it hlm-
self on these terms, giving him till Jan
nary /, 1890, to effect the sale, and after
wards extended the option till July J.
same year. No sale was made. In The
sale by Lee TO Smith was Lees undl'
vided interest only in one OF the tracts
sold, and after the sale n partition suit
was brought to divide the tract. Lee be-
ing a party to the suit. Lee brought suit
to set aside his deed to Smith, alleging
mortgage only and also alleging a fraud
on the part OF Smith.
There has also been a former adjudica'
ton of the matter in the circuit court
The supreme court held in part
'sTherc the court has heard the cause
upon the bill and exhibits, answer of de-
PENDANTS and replication thereto and dep
ositions and by its decree, dismissed said
bill at the costs of the plaintiff, which
decree has not been appealed from, but
is in full force and effect, said decree i:
not void, but may be relied upon by
Smith as a bar to a subsequent suit
brought by Lee against him upon the
same cause of action"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-16
YOUNG
FULLERTON
ACCEPTS
POSITION OF PAGE IN UNITED
STATES SENATE RENDERED HIN
BY SENATOR SCOTT.
Accompanied by Dr. stathers, He Goes
to Washington to Begin wOrk.-Ey-
erybody is Pleased With the
Appointment


In response to letter from United
States Senator Scott, stating that the
place of page in The United States sen.
ate, rendered by him to Jackson Fuller.
ion here, upon recommendation of friends
Of the young man, must be filled by
tuesday, DIR. W, Z. Stathers took Jack
70 Washington Sunday night on No. 4
to report for duty.
The position pays $40 month and is
one that affords opportunity for promo
ton.
Jack is son of Rev. and Mrs. j. 4.
Fullerton, Of this city. He is bright
and an intelligent boy, and possesses all
the qualifications to fill the position sue.
cessfully and efficiently. That he win
prove to be one of the brightest and
best pages in the senate, his many
friends feel assured. They look for this
10 be the stepping stone to something
higher.
The appointment is worthily bestowed
not only on account of the admirable
character of the lad, but owing to the
TACT that his father has devoted his life
TO the cause OF AIcthodism in West Vir-
ginia. 1t is not only popular appoint
plent at home, but also wherever the
family is known.
DR.. stathers wired this Office Monday
afternoon that Jack was at work.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-16
BRICK WORK ON BREWERY
Contract Awarded to shinn Brothers of
This City by Construction Company
Building New Brewery for clarks-
Brewing Company.

shinn Brothers, general contractors, Of
This city, were awarded the contract
Monday for the brick work of the new
brewery building being erected in the
East End by the Clarksburg Brewing
company. The contract was awarded by
The Wilhelm Griesse Construction com
mny, Of New York city and Pittsburg,
which concern has the contract for tlie
construction of the brewery. shinn
Brothers will start the work on their
contract as soon as possible. They are
advertising for bricklayers to 50 to work
It once.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-16
WILL LOCATE IN SPENCER.

G. R. Mccarty, the insurance agent
Nho left shinnston about month ag>
has decided to locate permanently III
Spencer, where he is doing a nice bisi.
ness. Mrs. McCarty and son, who have
teen in communication with him ever
since he went away, win join him there
in a few days. The report tia! he bad
deserted him family appears ;ollayc been
rnfounded, and she disposed Of her prop.
ctty because they did not care TO move
It to another place.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-16
APPROACHING
WEDDING
Mr.. Charles Mitchell and Miss Celia Hall
Will Be Married in the Monticello
Addition.

The marriage of Mr.. Charles Mitchell
and Miss Celia Hall will occur at the res.
idcnce OF Mr.. and Mrs. l. n. Williams
in the Monticello addition to the city
tomorrow evening at o'clock. The OFF.
eating clergyman will be Rev. R. b. Me.
Daniel, pastor of the First Baptist church,
Mr.. Mitchell has been the efficient en-
gincer for the Monticello Brick company
the past eight years, Miss Hall is a
daughter of Elmore Hall, of Wallace, and
has made her home with Mr.. and Mrs.
Williams the past three years. They will
go to housekeeping in a nice cottage in
Monticello Mr.. Mitchell has had built.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-16
ENGAGEMENT BEGINS.

Tonight the Myrltle.IIardcr Stock
company vii present lem B. Parkers
latest success, Little Alabama" at the
Traders Grand opera house. This pop
uhr organization is stronger than ever
this season, and will present an entire
new list of plays. A special feature
viii be six big vaudeville acts, which will
be introduced entirely foreign to tho
pay, making it continuous perform
,aec. Popular prices prevail, 10, 20 and
so cents.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-16
SALEM DISTRICT
SHOWS UP WELL
Number Of creditable Wells Being Drill
ed in in That District.-News From
other Oil Fields Too.

In the Salem district, this county, the
South Penn got 3OO-barrel producer
At its No. on the w. A. Rogers farm.
This district is now furnishing some very
creditable wells and with them per.
centage Of small bumpers and busters.
In the upper end of the Salem district,
in this county, the South Penn Oil COM
pany has drilled its second test on the
]. T. Fcrno farm through the Gordon
sand and will have a small pumpcr. The
same company mas completed and shot
its test on the Hugh Romine farm and
will not have better than 5.barrel
pumper in the Gordons and.
In the Folsom district, Wetzel county,
the South Penn company's No. 3 on the
b. C. Hall farm will be put to pumping
from the Gordon.
In the same district the South Penn
has drilled its No. on the b. F. Hell.
dreth farm to depth OF 3,4OO feet and
the hole has filled up 500 feet with fluid.
II will make a small pumper unless it
improves with shot.
In the Salem district, this county, the
same company has drilled its No. 3 on
the Phineas Clark farm five feet into the
Gordon and the well is showing some oil.
1t is expected to improve with deeper
drilling. The same company's test on
the j. P. Brand farm is drilling near the
op of the fifth sand. When drilled
through the Gordon it found no oil or gas.
Credit balances SLIT; certificates, no
bid. Shipments 05,sOs; average sC,3l5.
Runs sO6s2; average 7l,7Go Shipments
l1.ima) So,S97; average 7O,72s. Runs
Gs,OG5; average $500.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-16
MURDFRESS'
SWEETHEART
Lives in Clarksburg, According to the
Story of Bell Bush, With Whoa
She Resided.

The Parkersburg News publishes a
story in connection with the murder of
Alice Jones, colorcd, by May Barnes, a
white woman, Saturday night, to the eff
iect that the murderer has a sweetheart
residing in Clarksburg. 1t is in the
shape of an interview with Bell Bush,
with whom the Barnes woman resided.
The Bush woman says:
"May's sweetheart, win LuMy, of
Clarksburg, came down to see her Sat,ir,
day night and was Just coming in when
May was being dragged out by the po-
liccmen. He never got to see her"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-16
ROUGH AND
READY
Time Occurs at Dance at Nortliview
and Several Blows Were Struck by
Belligerents.

A rough and tumble occurred at the
dance in Northview Saturday night given
by G. NJ. Wicks and Bub Carter. Sey.
cral couples we're there enjoying them
selves until about 0 o'clock, when Rob.
crt Ford and Jacob Lcpley got into an
alteration, which resulted in six Or sew
en- blows with fists. The gas pipes were
torn up in the scufle and much excite.
mcnt reigncd. The couples finally left
the place in fear and disgust.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-16
COUNTY COURT
WILL MEET
Next Saturday to Transact Some I'm,
portant Business.-Term Will Likely
Last Only the One Day.

4 call was issued Monday morning for
a special term OF county court to be held
Saturday, November 81. The court will
apportion the railroad taxes among the
magistcrial and independent school dis,
'tricts As required by law, appoint a
health officer for the county, and name a
person for overseer Of the poor in Coal
district, the former overseer, ]. R. Amiss,
having moved into Clark district. The
term will likely last only the one day.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-16
COL. RAYMOND STILL SUFFERS.

Col. Henry Raymond, who was caught
on the Monougah railroad bridge at the
junction two weeks ago, is still confined
to his room. He is able to get down
stairs to his meals, but suffers consil-
erably from the bruises and strains he
ccycivcd in the accident. 1t is possible
he will not be out for two or three weeks
vet
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-16
BURIED AT
MVDDLEVILLE
Remains of Walter Payne Brought Here
From Weston Asylum and Taken
Overland to Final Resting Place.

The remains of. Walter Payne, who
died in the asylum for the insane at
Weston Saturday morning at o'clock,
arrived here Sunday morning and were
taken in charge by the Cliiforl.osborn
Undertaking company. They lay in state
until Monday morning at s o'clock, when
they were taken overland TO Vaudeville,
Taylor county, for burial. The funeral
occurred at II o'clock. Inc officiating
clergyman was Rev. Lloyd Holden. The
deceased was 40 years Of age and never
married. He was a brother of thc late
DJed Payne and leaves Il considerable IS,
tate. He had been an inmate of The
asylum II or Is years.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-16
INJURED BY
FALL OF COAL
Thomas Philbin Meets With an Accident
at the Plant of the Fairmont & Bal
timore Coal Company at
Adamston.

Thomas Philbin, coal miner, was in
turcd at the Fairmont & Baltimore Coal
company's plant at Adamston Monday
morning at 10 o'clock, He was taken to
the home Of his father, Miles Philbin, re.
siding on East Pike street. He is %
years old and single. The injury was sus.
tanned by the fan Of a large lump Of
coal on him. Ii struck him in the back,
inlicting painful bruises, but luckily
breaking no bones. His condition is not
serious and he will be able 10 resume
his work in u few days,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-16
WILL ARRANGE
COAL EXHIBIT
W. S. Mayors Employed by the Fair
mont Coal Company to Get Up It's
Worlds Fair Exhibit.

Mr.. w. s. Mayors, of this city, has
been employed by the Fairmont Coal
company to get up an exhibit of its pro
duct for the Worlds Fair at st. Louis.
The company made no mistake in its Sc
lection, for we have no doubt Mr.. Mayors
will prove to be capable man for such
work.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-16
CIRCUIT COURT
WILL CONVENE
In Special Term Next Friday Morning
to Consider Summary Proceedings
and Other Business.

y special term of circuit court has
been called for next Friday, beginning
at . o'clock a. m. Judge Mason will
look after some summary proceedings
preside. The object of the terms is to
and to enter. decree for the sale Of in.
fants' coal lands. The term will last
the one day only, it is understood.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-16
3. 60. HOSPITAL
Kessler Hospital, of This City, Desig-
mated as Official Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad Hospital for Parkers-
burg Branch Division.

The Kcssler hospital has been desig-
matted as the official hospital for Park
ersburg branch of the Baltimore & Ohio
railroad. The patients OF this division
taken in care by the railroad company
will be sent to the Kesslcr hospital in
the future, B. & o. Surgeon W. b. Rog-
crs, of this city, is the official who has
charge of this work on this division.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-16
HEALTH
OFFICER
HAS RESIGNED
Place Will Be Filled by the County Court
at Its Special Term Saturday of
the Present Week.

DR.. fleming Howell has rendered his
resingnation as health officer of the conn-
ty to the county court. At the special
term of the court next Saturday, it is
the intention to appoint his successor SO
far as is learned, there are no applicants
rs yet for the place.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-16
SMALL BLAZE ON LOCUST STREET.

The onc,story frame dwelling house at
Gal Locust street, occupied by William
Fielding, caught fire about $3.50 o'clock
Monday morning from a defective fIue.
An, alarm was sent in to the fire de-
partmcnt and the fire wagon arrived on
the scene shortly afterwards The hose
was connected and the fire distinguished
before any great damage was done. The
damage will amount to about $50. The
house was owned by W. L. Cole, and it
was situated on the rear Of his property
on West Pike street where he lives,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-16
DISCHARGED FROM HOSPITAL
AFTER SERIOUS OPERATION

Was Coger, who recently underwent a
severe operation at the Kcssler hospital
TO lrlsS q diseased bone in his leg re-
mopel SSsrs discharged from the hospital
Momh:y, and returned to his home in
Webster county, He is much improved
and win be well and sound again in a
very short time
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-16

Miss Nina Wallis won the iardinier
md pedestal awarded the lady making
he best golf score Saturday, by c. P.
Stout, 1t
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-16
MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED.

Judson L. West and Minnie o. Cottril
both residents OF the county.
Mrs. Theodore Reichert left this morn,
ing for Wheeling to visit her parents.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-21
Barren Fork Training School.

The fifteenth year of the above school opened on November Is, 1903, with good attendance in all departments As the title indicates, this school offers very thorough drill in all subjects for six year state and all grades of the county certf cates. The principal holds life state certificate and many first grade county license has had much experience in this line and fully understands the needs of the country teachers. The location can not be excelled for health, good morals and an obhging people an ideal place in every way, for young people to attend a school Board from $500 to $8. % and tuition from $1.OO to $500 per month Classes in all subjects noted. Those with true educational motive are solicited but no others. New students are entering every week. Learn it Right. Address,
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-21

A, c. Taylor, B, s. Prin. Barren Fork AETkanSaS-
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-21

j on hand at the Bailey Mercantile Connanv 93dtf
 R. c. Wallace wants to sell you watch or anything else in the jewelry line. OObtcd
 A. Mortensen will call for and deliver promptly any clothes de- sired cleaned or pressed. 86dtf.
 For rent five room cottage on Laurel street adjoining my own residence. Jno. w. Wallace. 94
 For toilet articles, fancy goods, combs, brushes and mirrors go to w. E. Bevens, successor to J. h. Sells. 00dtf
 Huyler's, Allegretti's, Flows and Shrafft's, the highest grades of candies at Bracy Confectionery Companv. 88dtf
 A. Mortensen has moved ms cleaning and pressing shop to the newly remodeled building oppo- site city jail. 86dtf.
 If you want to look neat, have your suit cleaned and pressed by A. Mortensen. In new quarters opposite city jail. 86dtf.
 Xmas presents for everybody. Cheap, at the 5 and 10 cent store. Xmas goods of all kinds, 115 Walnut street. 98btf
 R. c. Wallace is now selling his entire stock and anything in the way of jewelry or goods in his line at actual cost. OObtcd
 Don't forget that l. D. Price is headquarters for every thing in fine china and bric-a-brac. Buy now before the stock is broken.
 R. c. Wallace the leading jew eler will sell you anything from Waterbury watch to a S1, 1000 diamond at actual cost. Go and see him. 00btcd
 Mrs. Kate Magness, who has been the guest of Mrs. John Q. 1 Guynn the past four weeks, re- turned home to Newark Monday morning.
 South bound train No. ', due here at 11-25 a. m., now stops at Tuckerman, which will be a great convenience for that section in coming to Newport.
 A baby girl arrived Saturday night at the home of MT. and Mrs. Charles Henry, The father is about as happy and proud a man as lives in Newport,
 I. D. Price takes subscriptions for all the leading magazines and newspapers. Hand in your arears now so as to get the Janu- ary numbers without delay. 97btf
 Five dollars reward will be paid for return of or information leading to recovery of black poodle dog, answering to the named of Curly. l.. N. Nouss. Editor E. L. Givens of the Batesville Guard, who is also a clerk in the Senate at Washing ton, D. C., joined his wife here Monday morning on their return home to Batesville.
 Invitations are out to a dance to be given by the young men of Newport at the Hazel Hotel Christmas night, Fflday, De- cember 18th. Many out-of-town guests are expected.
 w. c. Wharton and little son Wallace left Monday afternoon over the Choctaw for Greens boro, North Carolina, to spend Christmas with the formers , father, w. D. Wharton.
 Misses Emily and Ruth Hand ford were here Saturday night : on their way home to Batesville ) from Belmont College, Nashville. They were accompanied by their father, Mrs. J. s. Handford.