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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1912
Page
3
Custence G Jewett greets a newborn son at his Browddus addition home. The stork delivered the family’s latest arrival, and neighbors note the happy mood accompanying this new arrival.
Various major league results show Pittsburg 7 New York 2 and Philadelphia 1 Boston 3. Cincinnati 6 Boston 3. Brooklyn 7 St. Louis 4. Standings list Chicago, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Boston leading. Scheduling notes include Chicago at Philadelphia and Cincinnati at Boston among today’s games.
A cash bond of 4.60 was forfeited at today’s police court session by a man arrested for street drunkenness who failed to appear for trial. W. H. Cole acted as mayor in the absence of Mayor Frank R. Moore.
William Moore was arrested Tuesday afternoon by Constable C J Ford on a board warrant charging him with trying to beat James Simme out of a board bill. He was jailed and will be given a hearing.
Hundreds attend the first train and a railway convention as the new led line nears completion. The Twin Mountain Potomac Railroad spans about twenty six miles from Keyser to Twin Mountain with two vestibuled passenger cars and 75-ton Baldwins for motive power. Officers include Hd Heltsalman president and J M Brownfield president. The Knobley Mountain area along the route hosts more than 4,000,000 peach trees.
Weston reports multiple deaths at the hospital from cholera infantum affecting Dr Peltet family and others. A fourteen month old son dies and burial plans for Charleston are noted. Also cited are typhoid fever cases, a boy Scout camp update, and local civic actions including carnival closures.
A reader from Binghamton shares a testimonial praising Saxo Salve for eczema and skin cracks. The letter claims the salve relieved itching, redness, and taught scales, with a promise of refund if not effective.
Residents report busy farmers cutting grass in a fair crop. Aron Darrow and wife visited Clarksbirs and purchased 4 cycle dullt for two. Miss Mary attended the examination as Clarksville’s Mrs. Frank Henderson and Mrs. Wiss Bekama hosted guests at R T Hickman’s home. A Childers Day observance is planned at the Methodist Episcopal church on the 8th. A dance at the Lewin home Saturday night was a success.
An unusual job listing in the Telegram issues hints at a persistent pest hunt. The appeal stresses secrecy and urgency for a role involving elusive tasks and quick results across multiple notices.
A Clarksburg display at Burrell drug store 905 West Pike Street promotes radium diamonds as substitutes for real gems. Local officials test the stones, noting they lack true value, and a four day demonstration offers rings and lockets priced at one dollar each. The event opens tomorrow at 7:80 AM.
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