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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1908
Page
2
A devotional poem expressing intimate faith as the speaker contemplates Jesus on the cross. The speaker seeks divine patience, describes the suffering figure, and hopes for a peaceful death beside the crucifix, with the Holy Name of Jesus guiding the soul at last.
A long list of unclaimed mail items at the Clarksburg post office includes numerous names such as Mrs. L. R. Adams, John Bell, Orpheus Music Co., Reliance Mfg. Co., Miss Sabra Frum, Hon. J. W. Gordoy, Miss Annie Geiger, J. F. Miller, Miss Lilly Potts, and many others. Also noted is a product notice for Wood Finish Japan-Leckar han advertised by W. B. Stout.
John Ward appeared before Mayor Edward J. Wood on a drunken in the street charge. Ward promised to leave the city immediately and the mayor suspended the sentence. Police Chief Joseph Stealey arrested Ward last night. N. B. Henthorn was fined five dollars and costs for drunkenness and released on promise to pay. Senator Stuart F. Reed traveled from Monongalia County to bolster his Republican bid for secretary of state and anticipated strong reception at the upcoming primary.
The Chesapeake Western Railroad from N R Gap to Petersburg Junction is planned to extend toward coal regions with a potential connection. An auction recently sold part of the line for 25 000 pounds amid figures showing large outstanding stock and assets. The note mentions a restorative tonic advertisement and dubious claims about health benefits, reflecting period commerce and public notices.
Oath taken by J. Cheney of a Toledo firm in County records. Fragmentary note shows signatory and date, with reference to a “Hale Catarrh Cure” including a claim of treatment and a request for testimonial evidence. Details are incomplete due to damaged text.
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