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The daily tribune., 1905-12-12
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In choosing our stock this year We
have endeavored to meet the various
tastes Of our trade, and we think
there is no line in Florence which 20
merits your confidence. In the two
salient points, quality and price, our
line OF toys this year is unsurpassed.
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s6 Elizabeth Lee.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-08-08
BRASS BAND .GELEBRATES

- 4 Il
The NJ. M. Thompson cornet bana
was tendereda banquet last evening
at the meeting rooms by their anan7
ager Thomas Scott. During the
evening the band rendered quite q
number of selections, 1HaEehes5 nd
oyerturcs. TO those who had never
heard them before it was a revela-
ton. During the short time they
have been together they have made
wonderful progress and are great
credit to their efficient and pains
taking leader, Mr.. Ed. Ogden. Al
ter the musical program delight
fnl luncheon was served by caterers
I 90 and Smith. All the delicncies
Of the season including sparkling
r. B. water were to be had. AT
this iuncture Ed Henry made neat
LITTLE speech, and then introduced
+be various guests who all spoke
words of praise and heartiest en-
crourapement to the band, and as
sured them of their heartiest sup
port. At the present state OF per-
lection at which this band mas ar
rived. it is only a question OF faith
ful practice and ol,e.,icnce to their
leader. when few short months Will
find them ready and capable Of fur-
nishing music for any and all oc-
casions. This organization will give
a concert upon the streets some even,
ing shortly. the date of which VIII
be announced later.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-08-08

associations on them at over two
thirds their value to repay and re-
iniburse himself. 1t is asserted that
z. n. Long exercised monopoly on
insurance business for private oene-
fit and that y. r. Adams had brick
plant and made the same subject OF
deeds of trust for the association.
Also that the association by virtue
Of these things and these officers was
actually carrying on real estate, IN
surance and brick businesses.
The bill AYERS that the laws and
rules of the society we're violated
That some Of the directors and the
receiver attempted to dissuade the
stockholdrs from making an inves-
tigation and to deter their employ
nent of counsel to look after their
interests, also to discourage efforts
to find Adams in his hiding place.
1t is further alleged that some of
the directors have been converting
thdn property into money with m
tention to move away from the com
munity; that some of them had
amazingly increased their fortunes
beyond the compass of all reason
able, probable and legitimate prop
artv. The plaintiffs aver that they
believe that some of the directors
md officers profited in their private
interests at the expense of the as
ISOLATION. They charge embezzie-
nent.
The bill ends finally with the
prayer that Receiver G. A. Lawson
he removed and stockholder be APP
in his stead.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-08-08
COMMITTEE TALKS
ABOUT The Dam

The special committee appointed
w the mayor to look after the mat
Ter of taking public subscriptions
for the purpose of building a dam
80 as to back the water up into Elk
creek met in the office of |. NJ. KEEL
lev Monday night to take the pre-
urinary steps. All the members OF
The committee J. McAndrew
DR.. w. P. Golf and 1. NJ. Kelley
we're in attendance. The matter
vas discussed from various view
points, but nothing definite was de-
.ided on. The committee adjourn
d to meet again next Friday after
noon.
Mr.. Kelley advanced the idea that
the rebuilding of the Point mill
lam would not be practical and the
other members concurred in this,
The idea was then advanced to build
l dam, where the dinley railroad
rbutments are just below Broaddus
Institute. but nothing was decided
on along this line.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-08-08
MOVEMENT.
OF THE TROOPS

An order has been issued for the
movement of troops TO the annual
,ncampment of the National Guard.
% be held at Parkersburg beginning
next Monday.
A special train on the Baltimore
& Ohio will move as follows Monday
morning:
with Company NJ, picking up Com
panv G at Tunnelton at S:45, pick
ing up Company at Grafton at
o:i5. and arriving at Clarksburg at
,1o:4O a m, where Companies a
md *, and the band will be picked
Company G will move over the w.
Va. Northern 50 as to arrive at Iun7
melton in time to make the special
train. Company I will leave FL
kins on train II on the West Nlr-
rinia Central. connecting with the
2. & o. at Belington and go thence
TO Grafton to get the special. Com
panv A will leave Weston at $50
a. m. for Clarksburg. The band
will leave Shinnston at SOY a. m
for Clarksburg.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-08-08
MANY Killed
IN THE COLLAPSE

Albany, n. Y, Aug. S-The de-
Partment store of the Myers estate
collapsed today after three hundred
persons had entered for the days
work. More than one hundred went
Town in the wreck.
The dead were at first estimated at
forty.
The removal of an iron pillar from
the first floor without bracing the
floor caused three floors to fall in .
radius of fifty feet from the pillar
The debris is mostly light.
All yet taken out are alive, but it
seems impossible that all can es-
cape. At eleven O'Clock seventy-five
were taken out. Half of them were
seriously injured and only one dead
Fifty more are in the ruins.
Up to twelve o'clock thirty-threc
persons had died in hospitals. Thir-
ty injured have been sent to their
homes or hospitals. 1t is estimated
fifty still remain in the ruins.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-08-08
PARTY PLIES
PISGATORIAL PURSUITS

A Jolly hunting and fishing party
will leave tomorrow morning Tor
Stout's mills, Gilmer county, wher'
thew will ply their piscatoral pnr-
suits for the next ten days. In the
bunch leaving there are count EN-
6, the names of these hardy and sea
soned disciples of Isaac Walton arc
Marshall Window. II. e. Harper, -
& O. ward master, John Davi'
freight conductor, Charley jasper
James Kearns, Homer l+yhen az ~
Morgan Woods All orders 10
fresh fish can be left at Jennis A.
per's cafe, but no order for less thar
Six dozen will be filed.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-08-08
!. 0. 0. T. ANNUAL REUNION.

The members of the Clarksburg,
Wilsonburg and Adamston lodges OF
odd Fellows viii hold FIRST annual
reunion on the old fair grounds on
Aug. IL. The members and FAM
lilies of all lodges in Harrison county
win be invited to come with their
baskets and participate in the pic
mic.
The program for the day will con-
sist of a monster parade through the
principal streets to the fair grounds,
athletic sports, band concerts, and
addresses by prominent speakers.
A prize will be awarded to the
lodge presenting the best appearance
in the parade. 1t is intended to
make this annual Reunion per-
manent feature. and all who attend
this. the first picnic and reunion of
the l. o. o. F., will never regret it.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-08-08
THE ELgRENTINE
FOR SCHOOL ROOMS

At press hour the board OF educa-
ton was in session in the office OF
the secretary, Harvey w. Harm s,
for the purpose of opening BIDS TOT
seats to be used in the extra scnooI
rooms this year and to look after
such other matters as come before
the board. m,
The board has rented the plo e.
tine hotel building and viii use NV
rooms there this year for school Pur-
poses. The Yost building on West
Main street will not be used TINS year
for school purposes. The rooms on on
West Pike street used last year LOT
school purposes will also be used TINS
year.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-08-08
TROUBLE AMONG MUSICIANS

The Telegram received the tol-
lowing unsigned communication thu
morning through the mail and pub
fishes it as requested.
Not being in position to give
IN opinion as to the relative abili.
ties of the various musicians and
musical organizations, or to answe'
the questions asked we publish thu
letter verbatim, for the benefit o.
Clarksburg's musicians and music
lovers:
.sCIarksburg Telegram =
SsIn reading Saturdays edition OF
your paper I saw where the Clarkss
burg Opera House orchestra were II
correspondence with a number OF
eastern musicians Now, why dt
we have to 90 out of town to get
musicians? There is plenty of good
musical talent in our own city. Nov
why is this you will ask? ] will eX,
plain. There is a ring amongst Ger
tain musicians here that is as strong
as the rock of Gibraltar. Anothc'
is that because there is lot of fool
ish petty jealousies why the ring has
70 send for outside musicians. Now
he question arises before the Clarks-
burg people is this, are You going to
protect your own local musicians OF
help outsiders?
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-08-08
ANOTHER BooTLEGGER AS
HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO
FLEE FROM THIS TO AN
OTHER STATE.
IN GENTLEMAN's DRESS THE
BOOZE PEDDLER is DE
TECTED ON TRAIN AND AR
RESTED BY HUPP.
Brought Here BY Officer on Capias
and Friend Goes On Bond of 5000
to Answer Indictment in October
at Federal Court in This City.

United States Marshal E. d.
Hump. Of Parkersburg, who has COW
cred himself with widespread fame
the past few months since he entered
the service, added more laurels to his
crown of cleverness in detective work
Monday evening, when he captured
\ bootiegger onGa train as the lat
ter was attempting to jump the state
by going to Cumberland.
Dave Natter, a young man, had
been indicted by a federal grand
Jury for selling whiskey in Tucker
county without license. the charge
being made that he peddled it over
the county, and capias had been
placed in the hands of Officer Hupp
for Mateer's arrest.
Being in the wilds of Rich Noun,
tain the officer was informed that
Mateer was preparing to leave the
state. and by manipulation OF the
wires Hupp learned that Mater IN
tended to leave Hendricks on West
Virginia Central train Monday even
ing. Hupp was at Bowden' ter
miles beyond Elkins, but he board.
I'd the same train Natter intended
to leave on and at Hendricks he
spotted his mon as soon as he got or
the train. Natter wore his best bib
and tucker and looked the real gen.
tleman. He carried a grip-sack and
the ordinary passenger would haye
taken him for young coal mag
uate. The officer, however, had been
aiven a fair description of the tel,
low and was not deceived by COCO
clothes and appearance.
Shortly after Matter boarded the
train and. was comfortably seated
officer Hump quietly tapped him on
The shoulder and told him to con-
slider himself under arrest. Matter
made no resistance. but submitted
cracofuIlv TO the inevitable
Officer Hump kept strict guard
over his prisoner during the nlghf
md brought him here Tuesday
corning. J. r. Hickman, OF fhe inc
Diamond buffet. is well acquainted
With Natter and he went on his bond
for 5000 before United States Com
missioner Thomas S. Spates to ans
wer fhe Indictment at the next term I'M
Of the federal court here, which VIII
be in October, and he was then re
leased from custody.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-08-08
FUNERAL
OCCURS At AVON

The funeral and burial of H. V.
Prunty, Esq, took place at his late
home at Avon, Doddridge county.
at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon. The
obsequies were conducted by Rev.
Archie johnson. Attending the
funeral from this place and accom-
panving the remains overland were
Curtis +. Prunty, James Post, Miss
Ella Post. Miss Ollie Parrill and
Stephen Williams.
Mr.. Prunty died Saturday in the
City hospital from stomach trouble.
Six weeks ago he underwent an OPP
Grafton and apparently grew better,
but stomach trouble seized him an'
death finally relieved him.
Mr.. Prunty was in his fifty-ffth
year and had been a prominent and
well-to-do farmer. Surviving him
are two sons. Curtis e. Prunty, of
this city, contractor and builder, and
Emory Prunty, of Avon; and three
daughters. Mrs. Dena Sperry and
Miss ley Prunty, of Avon, and Miss
Alice Prunty, of Mt. Lake Park.
The deceased was an active MEM
Der of the Locust Grove Methodist
Protestant church. and a man of
strong character and sterling worth.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-08-08
Back From Vacation

First Lieutenant Elliott Watkins
of Captain Mark MeDonald's Waldo
Red Cross brigade, returned from an
extended vacation today. While
away he visited all the prominent
summer resorts, Grafton, Oakland
Mt. Lake Park and in fact every
point of interest between this city
and Deer Park. Mr.. Watkins re-
membercd his confreres with hand,
some souvenirs of the trip, and wlll
resume his duties as soon as he be-
comes re-acclimated.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-08-08
GOLORED WOMAN
PASSES AWAY

Sarah White, an aged colored
woman, died at the home OF Ben
iamin Morris near Bridgeport Sat
urday evening a 5 o'clock. The re-
mains we're inferred in the Sydney
Havmond graveyard near Quite Dell
Sunday Afternoon at two O'Clock. She
was so years of age. The deceased
was reared by William and Sallie
DAVIDSON and spent most of her life
with the DAWSON and Raymond
families.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-08-08
Finest Monument
In Harrison County

The finest specimen of the monu-
ment workers art ever seen in Har-
rison county has just been sold by
Il. W. Wells to V. L. Highland
This stone, which can be seen at
Wells wards on West Pike street, Is
a magnificent specimen of Quincy
Mass, granite, standing fully seven
feet high and sold for $3.50. When
lettered and decorated by the Wells
forces it will be erected in the Ma
sonic cemetery to the memory of Mr.
Highlands father
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-08-08
TALBOT ASSIGNMENT
BEING LOOKED AFTER

Charles P. Swint, of Weston, re-
ceiver for the Talbot grocery con-
Germ that made an assignment re-
Gently at Weston, was in the city
Tuesday officially engaged. Sew
eral suits have been brought here
against the concern and he was look
ing after them. The concern is
composed of Ray, Arden and w. NJ.
Talbot.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-08-08
RESERVE COMPANY
CAN NOT DRILL

Judge Charles w. Lynch issued
an injunction Monday evening tenn
porariIy restraining the Reserve Gas
Company from drilling a well on
j. II. Morrison's farm at Wilson
burg. Morrison claims the lease
has expired and that the company
has no right to drill.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-08-08
Topsy Entered

Topsy. the trotting mare owned ~
NIessrs. Monaghan and Sherry un III
recently, has been entered IN n V1e
, :Os class for the big races at bui-
falo, n. y, tomorrow, and there IL y
much interest in the outcome by ~
cal persons, acquainted with iGPey.
The stake is one thousand dollars
for the race. George B. Lattimer'
millionaire, is her present owner
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-08-08
IN CITY HOSPITAL

Mrs. Waldeck, of Weston, who was
visiting her daughter, Mrs. G. But
cher. of Broad Oaks, was taken to
the City hospital Monday. She Is
suffering from dysentery.
Miss Minnie Douglas, of Broad
Oaks, was taken to the City hospital
saturday evening to be treated for
blood poison.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-08-08
Have Whooping Cough

Mrs. Frank Shuttleworth and two
children have whooping cough at
their home on Thompson street. The
Younger child's condition is rather
serious. The others are getting
along nicely.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-08-08
ms ITUTE
ENROLMENT
INCREASES
UNTIL TT REACHES BEYOND
THE RECORD MARK IN II Z.
HISTORY OF THIS CQgN-
ENTHUSIASTIC SOCIAL SEES
SION is HELD AND SOME
EXCELLENT ADDRESSES
ARE MADE.

l.
+be Worl, Ablv-Several Promin-
on+ VISITING Educators Address
tLe Tnsti+nfe Briefly.
Al the opening session Of the Har-
r;son comfy teachers institute
,r,,os,lav morning. the devotionals
,ysrc conducted by DIR. s. x. Ar
bntbnot pastor of Golf Methodist
En;sconaI church. with Prof. r. F.
Ean,,,aI ,horister. and Miss MAY
tSnar ,,ian;st Concert reading of
H. ihl. sfth tcLa,,+or If ST Matthew took
,,isoo and Dr. Arbnthnot eloaueatly
IA osrnestl., invoked the Divine
l IL On +be institute and its pro-
,,L s,asS.s,s - -.
ms Toll calI followed showing 80
Issna l enrolled and an increase
n .Sye n the lady membership of
&c ;nstit,fe over Monday, making
re ii ali enrolled. and bringing the
.l.-I.,l onro1Iz,,o,,f nm Ia GIG. fhe lnrg-
~ i, +E;e history Of institutes in this
sa,,,-.+,, Tlbc Ia+est Indv members to
= s1r III arc Nora n Sf,rm. of Co
-. I;,lT,n r r Conner. lillian 3.
IT, - NJ, n Iobnsor and Enfrnn
. = = :, H. l,sta,. al ~ tbe citv
NJ .C,barios a AIberf one of the
-4.,,att - n,as +ban introduced
, "a ~ - snol,o i,,str,,etiveIv and in
. ~ Ia Jeta;I an education in
1870 the teachers by his eloquent
,,in III. and Iooicai and practical
eI,n,,o.l,+ go
'i-T 81 N n Keunet until recent
= Laj.1;,c, . oboir in salem college
So So ,ras +ho na1-t sneaker He
~ .,atG S,d,,sse FTsctionl and sire
roIion.n5 = lively and General discus
49," .,, -, +l,e teachers On this sub-
ino+ and more particuIarly division
~ a, - common fractions. The difficult
t;os U.nre met on every hand and all
wore satisfied with the explanations
,,olo and some. uerhaps.e learned
so,na tbinos about fractions they did
no+ nrevionslv know.
visitors we're then introduced by
liz countv superintendent, among
.rbonf were Vice-President Frank
,r,rotto+ Of the WESLEYAN University
af West Virginia. at Buckhannon
j wilkinson. of Grafton, and
ISrosidon+ r Il, Gardiner. of Salem
aoIIoaa r,bo o1l 1,a5o briaf Init in
1870, W. boI,,f,,1 ad5rossos
IN .i. ~, + - ~ Rbode.,
- ~ ', o,." aiIe on eeRigbt and
~ n,aI,ing = snIendid imnres-
LIE PCT J III talked abont
<. ~, -, go, 90 ond EngIisb Sentences
1 Ila,.t,'l"t +h O., syn+gr was tho ali i'm
u,si t.t I,S ~ lla arc ~, eiot ora
p .i .',I' dn o,lL for +be 500 IN
81 ~ 51' r.. f-.s+ nri1e and S1c Web
t tIe , -, I'd; dictionsrv offered nv
~ IL, ''- = a., ~ Eo,r viii contest we'd
-. - i'. III ond ssur TbursfIav
-. a:sSaN ~
'lli T,a...l,+ +1,oro viii be sneciaI
:'li ~ Inolo o,,oro+te and DR.
muse Wy - Ia ~ ~ teImnortont
, a,pert VII !. I,5 800
tn ,T,, oiit'i aos.i s. Nordov wos If
nc hI2n. , sess n9tI,o a % vory on.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-08-08
Sunday School Picnic

The annual Baptist Sunday school
picnic is being held on the old fair
grounds today under the supervision
Of the superintendent, Fl. ID. Bough-
ner. Quite a large gathering is in
attendance and every one present is
cnioving the outing.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-08-08
Salem Picnicks Here

The Salem Methodist Sunday
school and Junior League one humid
red strong came in Tuesday morn
ing on the train and held fine pic
mic in the park. Rev. Larkin Bow
ers had charge of the school and
Miss Derry Perine the league.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-08-08
Elks Meet roman

The Elks lodge will have a meet.
ING in tbe Elks hall on Third street
tonight at eight o'clock. This VIII
be a regular meeting and an espec-
tally good attendance - desired az
matters Of Importance Will be trans
acted.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-08-08
Hall Being Torn Down

Work was begun Monday tearing
down the /. o. o. F. hall on. Main
street. When the building is com
plctelv razed, upon the same site me
lodge will Immediately begin the
erection Of their new threestory
building.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-08-08
Eleven Ones

AS the result of the recent teach
ers' examination here IL ones, 40
twos and Is threes were issued.
There were two failures. The cer-
tificates have been received by the
county superintendent,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-08-08
Typos Met

The local union of printers held
a regular monthly meeting in the
Jnmes-Law printing shop Monday
night. There was goody attend
ance. Routine matters were looked
after.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-08-08
Going to Europe

Ignatius Edinger has sold his in
terest here to Carl Shift and will
leave for Europe tonight, if he ca1
make all his arrangements to leave
then.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-08-08
Doctors Move

DR.. Flowers have moved their Of.
fees from the Odd Fellows building.
which is being razed, to rooms 213
and 214 in the Oak Hall building on
West Main street, where they may be
found during Office hours.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-08-08
INVOICE rs NOW BEING TAX
EN- AND POSSESSION WILL
BE GIVE NAfIDDLE OF THIS
MONTH.
BOTH PLANTS Wild BE RUN
IN FULL BY THE PURCHAS-
Frs OF THE STOUT LUM-
Der PLANT.
Stout Will Go to Tennessee To Help
Manage the TelIica Lumber Com
pany Owned BY Several ClaTks-
burg Men.

The Southern Pine Lumber Com
pany has purchased the business and
plant of the Stout Lumber Company
the latter having been conducted
and owned by Lee Stout before the
sale.
Mr.. Stout and the purchasers are
now busy taking an invoice, and
when Mr.. Stout completes the orders
he now has, possession will be given.
This will be not later than the fif-
teenth of this month.
The consideration is private, but
is said to be a liberal sum, the prop
erty being valuable one, and the
company having built up and retain
ed an extensive trade.
1t is understood that the Southern
Pine Will run its plant on East Main
street and the Stout property in full
keeping both plants in operation, al
though the business will be CONSOLE
dated.
been in business here three years
and has done a most successful bust
ness as has also the Southern Pine.
Mr.. Stout is interested with half
a dozen other gentlemen of Clarks-
burg in the Tellico Lumber Com
pany. in Tennessee, and he and Aus
tin Smith will manage that proper
tv. They will leave for Tennessee
about Sept. 1.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-08-08

sam Core. the marble man, is
spending few DAYS at Green Vpl-
ley on business for the r. w. Wells
marble works,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-08-08

Captain Burke, conductor of the
Pittsburg flyer from Fairmont to
Fleetwood, is spending two days
vacation in the city.