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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1913
Page
5
A historic notice describes a transformed shopping place promising fairer prices and a kinder atmosphere. It states that customers may visit to learn about advantages of dealing there and that ultimately everyone will find the best goods at the lowest cost.
I. L. Price, recently pardoned by Governor Hatfield from Moundsville State Prison where he served for forgery, recounts his asylum confinement and prison life. He praises Dr. J. Peck and Governor Hatfield, hopes to resume health care work on prison reforms and plans to leave for the West soon.
A fragmented report hints at a woman with influence over prices and markets seeking to ease economic strain. The piece references a path to reduce costs and discusses a pivotal moment tied to a figure's downfall.
A pretty home wedding was held at the J. H. Hyre residence in Braad Oaks at 8 PM as Misa Neva Hyre wed Jesse Earl Rel. Attendants included Ralph Hyre Valeria Hinkle Damon Romine and Ressie Hyre. The Rev W L Newton officiated and refreshments followed in the dining room. Out of town guests included Theodore Romine Flora McIntire Damon Romine and Frank Hyre of Lost Creek.
A 1909 state law article reports the distribution of two thousand cloth posters about forest fires and recalls 1908 losses of over five million dollars in West Virginia. It details penalties for negligent fires and arson on fields and woods, railroad obligations to reduce sparks, and duties of railroad staff to report fires along rights of way.
The notice urges citizens to prevent forest fires and comply with fire wardens. It explains deputy wardens act as fire wardens, recommends notifying a warden or summoning help, and urges careful use of fire. It highlights fines for railroad employees who violate stob provisions and provides contact for the state warden J A Wignesney. mention of bankruptcy notice for Wilhelminis Wittigocklager and a trip report by Joan Peacock and Michael Judge.
An advertisement invites readers to obtain a pamphlet titled An Cory of the Prohibition Law by Mr Ost. It notes the pamphlet is durable, pocket sized, priced at 15 cents, and recommended for ready reference in arguments. Includes instructions to place orders soon for delivery.
In the District Court of the United States for the Northern District of West Virginia Wilhelminia Wittizechlager trading as The Wonder Store is bankrupt. To the creditors of Wilhelminia Wittigschlager trading as The Wonder Store of Clarksburg Harrison County and District aforesaid.
The annual Free Methodist Camp Meeting will be held at Oypey August 23 1021. Speakers from Pennsylvania will join preachers and evangelists from the district. Citizens are invited to attend and enjoy this spiritual event.
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