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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-11-18
BOX PARTY A WINNER

What fun and excitement reigned
1t Golf chapel last night can only be
told by an eyewitness. After a
literary program by Miss Ridenour
and her group of girls which was
enjoyed by the entire audience which
filed the League room to overflow
ing, Squire Gordon announced in
his catching way that he had some
thing of interest>to the young gem
tlemen present. He said, 'These
boxes You see before me are filed
with picnic lunches for two. You
men who are fortunate to secure one
of these boxes will find the name of
the young lady woh brought this box
here. and YOU will have her for your
partner this evening. Then the
auction began and the fun as ono
fellow tried to get the other fellows
sweetheart box well every one stayed
10 see the sport and amusement. A
big bunch of these boxes were sold
and the picnicers retired to the pic
mic grounds to enjoy their feast
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-11-18
COFFEE STORE OPENS

F. B. Wallis today opened his new
coffee and tea store at the Waldo in
the room recently vacated by the
United Wooden Mills Company. The
store presented beautiful and at
tractive appearance, being decorated
with flags of all nations, in adj
dition to Chinese and japanese cur
los Judging from the long line of
baskets, heaped with orders, waiting
to be delivered, the store will do a
large business. This is the only
store Of -the kind in the city and Mr..
Wallis viii handle only the best line
of coffee, tea, spices and extracts.
The Marcato Club, which met at
the Waldo this afternoon was ten
dered and acceptd an invitation to
visit the store, and partake of de
licious cup of coffee, with the COM
Pliments of the proprietor.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-11-18
PRESBYTERIAN
ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION

The ninetieth anniversary of the
First Presbyterian church and the
one hundred and fifteenth anniver-
sary of the existence of the congre-
CATION at Fairmont viii be celebrat-
ed with proper observance, beginning
tomorrow. The following program
will be observed
Sunday, Nov. 10.
$50 a. m--Bible School,. Wal
ter Barnes, Supt.
10 As a. m.-Anntversary sermon
by the pastor.
$500 p. m.-Old Folks meeting.
6 80 p. nc. z. Society-Miss
Flora Lloyd, leader
q 80 p. m.-Reminiseenees - The
Church.
Monday, Nov. 20.
8 :O0-1O:3o p. m--Beception by the
Women of the Church.
Tuesday, Nov. 81.
Z 80 p. m.-Short address by former
pastors and Presbyters.
Wednesday. Nov. p.
so p. m.-Dr. Frank II. Chalfant.
of Weih Sem, China.
Thursday, Nov. %.
z 80 p. m.-Rev. S. Edawrd Young,
DID, of Pittsburg, Pa.
Friday, Nov. "a.
Z 80 p. m.-History of the Sabbath
school and C. E. Society.
Sunday, Nov. 26.
Q 80 a. m.-Bible School,. Wal
ter Barnes, SuPt.
10 AS. a. m.-Sermon by Rev David
Gregg, DID, President Theologi-
cal Seminary, Allegheny, Pa.
3 200 p. m.-Hon. NJ. J. Tanning, OF
Massachusetts,.
6 80 pr>m-C. E. Society,". j.
Kern, leader.
Z 80 p. m.-sermon by DR.. Gregg
Thursday, Nov. 80.
10 80 a. m.-Union Thanksgiving
5 100 l1 p. m.-organ Recital.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-11-18
GIRL FORGER SENT
TO GIRLS HOME

Frand, alias Clara, Spurlock, arr
rested at Huntington and tried as q
man for forgery and afterward found
to be woman, was Friday sent to
the Girls Industrial school by Judge
Matthews after she confessed she
was girl.
Miss Spurlock says she has worn
trousers since earliest childhood.
Her parents, who live in Mingo
county, were so disappointed after
her birth because she was not boy
that they kept her in trousers for IL
years.
When she left home four years
ago modesty forbade her to disclose
her. sex to the world and she stuck to
male attire.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-11-18
Bible DAY AT
BAPTIST CHURCH

Bible Day will be observed temor-
row morning at $50 O'Clock by the
First Baptist Sunday school. A
quartette will render some special
music. The Juniors will sing
Mothers Bible" and the primary
class will sing the tSnow Prayer"
No work appeals with more force to
earnest Christians than putting the
Bible itself into homes where there
is no copy. Parents can help their
children in this. Boxes in shape of
Bibles have been distributed to gath
or the offerings. $1.00 will send 5
Bibles; $1.oo viii send 20 Bibles.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-11-18
Dance at Glen Elk

A delightful dance was given by
the young society gentlemen at the
dancing hall in the Elkbridge build
ing last evening. Twenty couples
wre present and a most pleasant
evening was spent. The ball was
given in honor of Miss Alice Bar
her, a charming young lady of Graf
ton, who is visiting in the city. The
merry Jewellers danced from 8 until
II. Prof. Raymond Overture Grow
furnished the MUSIC IN his usual
"degage" manner,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-11-18
Elk DISTRICT
INSTITUTE

The Elk district teachers insti-
+,,te.at Romines Mills closed Friday
evening. The attcndanPe was graft
fving. all the teachers Of the district
Eeing present except two. w. II.
Webb. of this city, delivered an adj
dress on History which was pro-
noInced very clever. County Sup
srintendeht L. W. Ogden was also
resent and had charge of the insti-
nte An interesting program was
carried out.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-11-18
Law son
WILL VOTE
FOR Them

20 the Policy Holders in the New
York Life Insurance Company.
and The Mutual Life Insurance
Company of New York -
The undersigned policy holders of
one or both of the above named COM
panies have executed and sent to
Thomas W. Lawson, of Boston.
Mass, proxies authorizing their
policies to be voted by him at the
next meeting of the policy holders of
these two companies. They have
done this for the following reasons ::
I. Because they believe that the
best interests of the policy holders
in these two companies demand their
complete reorganization.
II. Because there is no one per-
son other than Mn Lawson, who is
at this time, so far as the under
signed know, trying to assemble the
policy holders for united action IN
this direction
III. Because under the form of
proxy given to Mr.. Lawson, the
policy holders will be given ample
opportunity to know what is being
lone in their behalf before the proxy
is voted
The signers of this letter want is
distinctly understood that they do.
not dsire in any way to reflect upon
the local or state agents of either OF
these companies in West Virginia,
believing them to be faithful and eff
ficient both in representing their
companies and their clients; but the
revelations of mismanagement III
the main office of these two compan-
los 1ead~us to believe that their tu-
t1Ire prosperity and the future vel.
fare Of the policy holders can best
be protected by a sweeping change
not only in their executive force
but in their Boards of Directors. II
is not the intention of this letter 10
recapitulate the facts with which the
entire public is familiar, the sole
purpose of its present publication
noinq TO call the attention of other
nolicv holders who hold similar
views in the matter, to the end. that
nv a united effort Of the policy hold
ors their rights may be fully pro-
tected. -,
1t must be apparent that there Is
no other channel at this time wNhich
offers so much hope, or IN TACT any
prospect at all, for united action OF
the policy holders
Since these are mutual companies
it seems to be about time for the
policy holders to be heard.
Yours truly,
W. A. Vance,
c. n. Sturm,
Lucius Hoge, Jr.
HL. Campbell,
VIM. B. McGregor,
John w Davis,
+. r. Davis,
Vim. NusbaunI.
James NJ White,
F. D. Harris.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-11-18
MISS jerks RESIGNS
TO ACCEPT POSITION

Miss Clara NJ. jerks has resigned
her position as bookkeeper for the
West Virginia Casualty Company
and goes with the Equity Fire In
surance Company that is opening in
the Oak Hall building. This is a
new company with large capitaliza-
ton. F. L. Lockwood, of Wheel
ing, is its general.manager. The
services of Miss jerks as bookkeeper
Will be found valuable.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-11-18
POCKET BOOK
FOUND BY BECHTOL

Frank Bechtol, assistant to I. s.
Potts, of vogel's Ministries, found a
lady's wrist bag at the depot this
morning. containing money, a rail
road ticket, card case, with name OF
owner on it, baggage check and other
articles. The owner may recover
the same by properly identifying it
1T the Telegram Office and paying
for this notice.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-11-18
BRIDGEPORT BANK
STATEMENT GOOD

The report of the financial con-
dition of the Bridgeport bank pub
lisbed in this issue shows that that
town has plenty of money, Al
fhonph the Sastitution is less than
fBree years old, its assets have climb
"a M f,-nearly one hundred thous-
mi and it has plenty of
pdposit. The statement
sbo,S 5he bank is doing good
aeryS>,io the business men in that
town in the conduct of business
gybe bank is wisely Differed and Is
seond5ucfed IN the most modern man
sner.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-11-18
BOUCHNER ELECTED
SECOND LIEUTENANT

At the meeting of Company K of
the West Virginia National Guard
Friday night Duncan Boughner was
elected second lieutenant of the com
.pany. Some other business was
transacted and the drill was Of the
usual high order. Company r.
next year will be the banner COM
pany in the state, or we miss our
guess.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-11-18
CRIME COMMIT TED
ON NINE Old GIRL
LAST CHRIS TMAS Day

Criminal assault upon a, nine
year-old girl repeatedly and an at
tempt upon seven-year-old girl,
are the ugly charges Henry Hawkins
OF Grasselli, must face.
& The victim of his alleged fend-
ish viciousness is Villa Fitzgerald:
aged nine years at the time the
crime was first committed, and the
other little girl is Rosa McGarry.
All the parties reside at Grasselli.
Complaint was made Saturday
Inorninr to Juztice S. W. Gordon
against Hawkins and warrants were
issued for his arrest. An hour or
so later Cons tables w. Guy Merritt
and Lee Coffman arrested him at
the Grasselli chemical works, where
he was employed, and spirited him to
jail hurriedly, fearing that attempts
might be made to lynch him.
Questioned about the matter both
girls told an astounding story. The
fiendish deeds were committed last
Christmas at Hawkins own home
The mothers of the children left
them at his home that day, while
they came to the. city to do some
shopping.
According to their story Hawkins
locked them up in a room and did
the british acts Both were afraid
TO say anything about the matter.
and after that Hawkins repeated the
criminal assault on the older child.
The mothers took them to the
Taaoistrate's Office and the warrants
were issued, each mother swearing
out one against him.
The crimes charged against Haw-
llins are. it is alleged, about a year
old, but were not revealed until FRI
day, when neighbor woman told
Mrs. Fitzgerald, the little girl hav-
ing told some of her playmates
about the mqtter. 1t was then when
questioned. the child told her mother
and mentioned the McGarry girl IN
connection with it.
The mothers brought the children
Ito. DR.. G. r. Ogden for examination
Saturday morning, and shortly af-
terward swore out warrants in jus
lice Gordon's court against him.
Hawkins is about 40 years of age
and married man. When his
wife heard of the charges against
him and his arrest, she was seized
with nrvous prostration and physi-
clan had to be called.
It has not been definitely decided.
when he will be given hearing.
Probably it will be next Tuesday
and there is surmise that it will
he held secretly to avoid any posi-
sble chance of lynching-
Hawkins denies the charges
against him and through his attor-
ney demanded an examination of the
girls Saturday afternoon, but as that
Ind already been done by DIR. Og-
den. & was not deemed again neces-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-11-18
Death of Miss Elliott

Miss Mary J. Elliott, aged 43
wears, died at Lost Greek Friday
morning at a. m. of paralysis. The
funeral will take place from the
residence of p. l. Lynch, 44S South
Chestnut street, at 2 o'clock Sunday
afternoon. Rev. R. B. McDanel will
officiate. The interment will be
made at Greenlawn cemetery.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-11-18
Fleming Promoted

Harvey Fleming, son of ex=Sheriff
John A. Fleming, who went to Ten
nessce two weeks ago to work on the
South & Western railroad, has been
promoted to assistant resident civil
engineer of the road with headquar-
ters at Bristol, Tenn.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-11-18
New Charter FiI.ed !

A revised and renewed charter q
the Central Storage Company
filed in the county clerks Office sat
uFday. The authorized eaPitgl
stock is 100000 and the incor-
porators are L, G. Race, John Il.
Ruhl, r. N Koblegard, w Il
Gregg, G. j. Fullerton and the Gen
eral Distributing Company.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-11-18
POLICE COURT

There were no prisoners before his
honor at this mornings session Of
police court Consequently the
mayor Just held a social levee for
the few friends who DR. cPped in to-
make friendly visit. There are
still some friendly visitors atspolic
court.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-11-18
BADLY BURNED

Mrs. John t. Kercheval was
badly burned at noon Saturday at
her home in the Jones flats. As
she attempted to take an article of
food out of the oven, there was
gas explosion, and the flames burn
ed her face and neck badly.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-11-18
III at P4rkersburg

W. p Camp, who is visiting hi.
daughter in Parkersburg, is Very III
Mt present Mention was made, some
weeks ago of his Illness and up to
the present time he has not improv-
ed at ALL His many friends hope
that his sickness will soon take q
turn for the better.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-11-18
Burial Of Ita;a1

Nicola Capora, an Italian, brought
to the city from Redwood for treat
ment, died in local hospital OF
blood poisoning, Thursday, Nov 10.
The funeral took place Friday.
Nov. II. from the Catholic church
and the interment was made in Holy
Gross cemetery.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-11-18
Dance at Elkbridge

The regular weekly public dance
1T the Elkbridge hall occurs tonight
All attending are assured an ENJOY
able evening" Prof. Crow, to sho8
he is no "lVelcher," will play q new
one called t.Shindig,0 and they
it's '|corler."
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-11-18
Sold Lot

Attorney G. B. johnson sold I.
public auction Saturday to Edgar
r. Moore for $500 the lot belonging
to Calvin e. Reichard, bankrupt,
situated in the Glenmoore addition
to the city.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-11-18
FOOT BALL TO-DAY

The Broaddus College and Fair
mont Normal football elevens are
playing a very close and exciting
game of football on the old fair
grounds this afternoon. The game
wns chilled at three O'Clock.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-11-18
SUIT
Is Sc ed

Judge c. w. Lynch,lia le
Upshur county timber SUI
had attracted general attent n
the upper end of the eount
case was styled c. I. Mearns vs.
B. Young ct al, and was over The
ownership of timber valued at about
$1,000. The defendants bougi
timber and began saving, when
plaintiff claimed title, to the 6u
Diary and enjoined the defen pi
from further operations The
was in Upshur court for some m
but was afterwards transferred
Harrison county. Attorneys
ginbothaln, Talbot and OsBrien YER
counsel for the plaintiff, while
torneys Young and Poundstene lep
ed after the defense. Judge 1lyncEi
dissolved the injunction and dis
missed the bill.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-11-18
MAS Is Return.

David k. Reed, j. Hornor Dayis
and T. y. Delbridge returned Fr5dly
night from Charleston, where they
attended the state meeting OF the
Masons. The next annual meeting
will be held In Huntington.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-11-18
Red That Again, Miss Eva

Stetson's S'Uncle TOMS Cabin
company gave large street parade
today at noon. They will depict the
trials and tribulations Of the myth
ical Uncle Tom at the opera house
twice today matinee ard night,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-11-18
THE CITY COUNCIL
HAS CALLED Halt
ON WHOLESALE Bl

the street.
Harry Douds was granted exdhs
Grafton Of taxes on $1,000 81
oil tools in Tenmile district
Upon motion of Councilman Hess
some of the bills were laid over Unit
they could be looked into.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-11-18
READING CIRCLE

County superintendent L. w. og-
den went to Shinnston Saturday
morning for the purpose of organic
ing reading circle there of the
teachers of Clay district.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-11-18
Rev. Peters to Preach

Rev. T.. E. Peters left today for
Relington to preach tomorrow in
the Baptist church there both morn
ing and evening and Will return
Monday morning.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-11-18
LowerY Low

Earl Lowry. formerly of this
and brother of Lloyd Lowry lIi
critically low in Chicago ty
phoid fever
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-11-18
MUSIC At WALDO

At the Waldo Sunday night,
from 6 80 until s o'clock, Wells or
chestra, under the direction of Emil
Walters, will render the following
concert:
March, eWeimers" ....... TyrreIl
Overture, fENarcissus'' ..Schlepegrell
Idyle, "SmiIes and Caresses" -.
Bendix
Waltz, EESantiagop .. Corbin
Intermezzo, 1sUnder the Palm
Trees ....... dhdcI
Medley, give Got My Eyes On
You ......: Dew It'll
Andante and Menuetto, from.
symphony, Surprise" -. Haydn
Caprice, S.The New Moon"
Matthews
Selection, EIl Trovatore" -. Verdi
March, Father Queen" .......
...... Latest by 0Iabl Mckinley
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-11-18
Marriage Licenss

Marriage licenses WTe Issued y WI
urday to Harry ice and
.,Jett. and Benoni Ailtelis lf
AIonia s. Rogers
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-11-18

spent Saturday in the city.
Lester Mcmillan, of Good Hope,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-06-14
Funeral a Great Success.

No one ever understood the foibles of
stage people better than did the late
Kirke La Shelle, and Of the ruling pas
sion Of actors he used to tell this story.
| won't mention the actors name. but
he is star of considerable reputation.
Mr.. La Shelle met him on the Rialto
one day and noticed that he was wear
ing a mourning badge on his arm.
Its for my father the actor ex-
planned. I've just come back from his
funeral. It was a very sad affair."
Mr.. La Shelle expressed his sincerest
sympathy. The actors grief was OBJ
viously very real and very great.
"A thing like this man doesn't get
over soon" he went on. L attended to
all the funeral arrangements. | did the
best [ could. We had everything Just as
father would have liked it,
Many there?''' asked Mr.. La Shelle
Many there.'' cried the actor. chang
ing from grief to animation. why. my
boy, we turned 'em away."-Washingt
Post,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-06-14
4 Great Convenience.

Over Chatham way there is a farmer
who was born with an affiiction. One Of
his legs is longer than the other. gen
tleman from Albany went over there last
week to see about summer boarding
place for his family. The ruralite is very
touchy concerning his legs, but the AL
bantam didn't know it. He met the
farmer at the hotel one night. will You
tell me, sir. how it happens that one Of
your legs is longer than the other!" he
asked. Met with an accident when you
We're young. l suppose"
NO, sir, 'twahnt no accident. They
was made so at my request"
''Ha, ha. That's funny. Tell me
about it.
well. sir, [ wanted to be a farmer
from the very day / was born. That
right leg, the longest one, when I'm
plowin', can go into the furrow, and the
short one on top ground, by gosh, with
out bobbing up and down, like one of
you ordinary city folks would do it.
See ?'-Albany Journal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-06-14
The Railway Interest.

In recent issue of the Racine Times.
President Earring of the Chicago, Mil
waukee q St. Paul railway says: 1T
has not been shown, nor in the nature OF
things can it be shown, that the power to
determine railway rates, given to & COM
mission, would in any manner, or to any
degree, mitigate any of the evils Of the
transported ton business which have been
made the subject of popular complaint.
The railways have already joined hands
with the people in correcting many of
the evils and eliminating many Of the
abuses from which both the people and
the railways have suffered. The testi-
mony OF the interstate commerce COM
mission itself, unqualified by any limita-
tons whatever, is that under the present
law excessive rates have practically dis
appeared, unjust determinations have
been substantially eliminated and rebates
have ceased to be a characteristic of the
business and are rapidly being practical
~ entirely suppressed.
In every consideration of this subject,
either i'll public Or in private. l desire to
be fair. The interests of the communi-
ties and individuals along the lines of
the railway which l represent are of
necessity entirely in common with the
interests of the company itself. No more
senSeless and absurd appeal to the preJu-
dices of the people was ever made than
an effort by a part Of the public press to
convince people thaI the interests OF the
railway are adverse to the interests of
the shippers. | cannot see how the rail
ways could obtain traffic out of business
communities soaked and plundered by
corporate greed as some Of our newspa-
per friends and modern statesmen would
have us believe. l had always supposed
that the more prosperous a shipper was
the more business he could do and the
more business he did the more traffic the
railway secured For this season it has
been, so far as l have any knowledge,
the policy of the railway managers to
develop the interests represented On their
line"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-06-14

Hon. John Tighe No. 90 Remsen ST.,
Cohoes n. Y, Member of Assembly
from the Fourth district. Albany county.
n. Y, writes as follows:
''Peruna has my hearty Endorsement
as a restorative tonic of superior merit
At times when | have been completely
broken down from excess Of work, SO
that my faculties seemed actually at
standstill. Peruna has acted as a healing
restorer, starting the machinery of mind
and body afresh with new life and
energy.
Il recommend it to a man tired in
mind and body as a tonic superior to
anything | know of and well worthy
serious consideration u. Tighe.
Excess of work SO common in our
country causes impaired nerves, leading
to catarrh and catarrhal nervousness
a disease that is responsible for half of
all nervous troubles.
Peruna cures this trouble because it
cures catarrh wherever located.
If you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving a
full statement of your case, and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable ad-
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sanitarium. Columbus. O..