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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1916

Page

12

Dinner Tonight and Public Meeting at Waldo Hotel

The Business Men’s League holds its regular weekly dinner at 7 at the Waldo hotel where members discuss business before and after the meal. A separate note mentions Mrs. Hugh Cook of Scottsville NY praising Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for her children’s colds. Also announced is the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Stealey Heights meeting Friday at 3:30 to sell leftover bazaar items.

Business Men's League Waldo Hotel League Ladies” Aid Society The Methodist Episcopal Church of Stealey Heights

Porter Maxwell and local visitors at Chicago cattle show

Porter Maxwell of Peel Tree attends the Chicago cattle show while several residents including Richard Ziesing, H. H. Watson, James S. Griffin, and Mrs. Patrick J. Owens are noted visiting or shopping in nearby towns. Clarksburg Knights of Columbus plan a Thursday meeting. Farmington reports 2600 feet of insulation damaged by gray squirrels causing telephone outages.

Porter Maxwell Peel Tree Chicago Richard Ziesing Grasselli Meadowbrook Grasselli Chemical Company Cleveland H. H. Watson Fairmont James S. Griffin Lumberport Patrick J. Owens Wilsonburg

Family finds relief with Black-Draught in steady routine

Mrs. J. B. Whittaker of Meduff Va. credits Thedford s Black-Draught with easing severe sickness for her family. She says a friend recommended it ten years ago to regulate weak stomachs and aid digestion. Nurses, children, and adults alike now rely on this vegetable remedy, priced at 25 cents with a same day order.

Meduff J. B. Whittaker Thedford Jack Draugat Geta Kage Nous

President Wilson Expected to Attend Southern Congress Event

Norfolk expects an unprecedented convention with strong attendance next week as Clarence W. Owens leads the Southern Commercial Congress efforts. The program includes talks by Emile O Neal and Herbert S Houston, plus a water power discussion, with Mr. Wilson possibly arriving to review a grand parade in Norfolk.

Norfolk Clarence W. Owens Southern Commercial Congress Washington Owens Ones Wilson Tie Tin South Fis Kenedy Emile O' Neal Alabama Werbert 5 Houston Advertising Clubs of Congress Joby K. Shields Tennessee GC. E. McGuire International High Commission Latin America Mobile Duncan A. Fletcher Louise C. Lindsley Women's Auxiliary C. L. Wright Miareh Cikimt Artillery L. S. Saote Mne Murines J. J. Mahoney National Guard Virginia Boy Scouts of Norfolk Granby Street Gilly Hall Avenue Main Street

Compensation denied for guards killed at Winding Gulf

The state compensation board refused widow of F D Wyatt and deputy C J Bragg compensation for injuries and death suffered while guarding Winding Gulf Coal Company property on election night. They were sworn as deputy sheriffs when a mob attacked. Officials ruled injuries occurred while acting as private security, not in employment.

Charleston F. D. Wyatt Winding Gulf C. J. Brage Lee Ott F. D. Wyaty C. J. Bragg Winding Gulf Coal Company Thomas McClanen Aldy Cook Cook Beckley Wyatt Bragg

American killed by Villa bandits in Parral Mexico

Howard Gray, an American mining man at Parral, Chihuahua, was killed by Villa bandits on November 5, per a telegram to Alvarado Mining and Milling Co. A messenger said Gray was hanged by order of Villa in view of witnesses and spectators. Deputy Lace M Wolfe emptied 1200 pints of beer into a rear jail sewer after raids. the court ordered destruction.

el Paso Howard Gray Parral Chihuahua Villa Alvarado Mining and Milling Company Porral Gray Lace M. Wolfe Wolfe Criminal Court

Villa Not There Report Undercuts Chihuahua Capture Claim

A deserter from Villa’s band claims Villa directed the fight by telegraph from Busillos Ranch near Chihuahua as Ciudad Carranza forces seized the city. The war department received the story Thursday, casting doubt on Villa’s presence in Chihuahua.

Washington Villa Chihuahua Carranza Anys Busillos Ranch War Department

Passenger Train Lateness Delays Morning Run

Aree and Ohio passenger train 3 arriving at 10:01 each morning was an hour late Thursday due to heavy traffic in the eastern division. Pittsburg banker Harry M. Landis, treasurer of the city and notable Mason, died of heart disease at 52. Martha Cunningham, 45, of Lardis, was adjudged insane and sent to the Wes ton state hospital. James P. Martin and Anna Gray, both colored, were married by Rev. W. T. Kennedy in the courthouse.

Aree Ohio Seigele Associated Press Pittsburg Harry M. Landis Landis Martha Cunningham Lardis Eli Moore State Hospital Weston James P. Martin Anna Gray Court House W. T. Kennedy

Supreme Court grants appeal in Dry Branch case

Supreme Court of Appeals grants an appeal on the Dry Branch Coal Company versus Public Service Commission, over permission granted to Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad to build a branch track. Writs of error and supersedeas allowed in several county cases. other appeals denied. Auditors shifted within railway divisions effective January 1. London reports submarine sinkings of the Danish steamer Nexoff and the Spanish vessel Julia Benito, crews landed.

Charleston Supreme Court of Appeals Dry Branch Coal Company Public Service Commission Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company Monongilia Charles V. Hare John C. Price Cabell County Joseph Kilgore County Court London Lloyda Nexoff Julia Benito

Richards Arrested in Reynoldsville Murder Case

Ocie Richards of Reynoldsville was arrested Wednesday evening by Deputy Sheriff Lace M. Wolfa on a capias issued by the criminal court. An indictment found at the last term charges him with the murder of Robert Gerrard in Reynoldsville several months ago. He remains a prisoner in the county jail.

Ocie Richards Reynoldsville

Labor party to join new cabinet in London report

Aspoc iated Press reports in London that the Labor party has decided to accept the invitation to be represented in the new cabinet. A dairymen meeting was announced to be held at the courthouse at 2 o clock Saturday afternoon. The War Office said there was nothing to report from the Franco Belgian front.

London Central News Labor Party Soy Dees War Office

Bisurated Magnesia Advertisement Claims Quick Relief

An ad states Bisurated Magnesia is safe pleasant and harmless for dyspepsia indigestion heartburn belching sour stomach and gas. A teaspoonful in half a glass of hot water after eating gives instant relief. Sold by druggists everywhere.

Wonderful Kidney Trouble Recovery Told by Patient Clay

A Marion Ohio man reports nine years of kidney trouble with back and bowels pain. After failing with doctors and other medicines he used Dr Kilmen's Swamp-Root for two months, claims significant improvement and plans to recommend it to friends. Notarized statement dated 1 'peanghera. 114 TC. CLAS.

Kilmen Clay Marion Ohio

Kilmer’s Swanp Root Ad Claim Sample Bottle Offered

Letter to Dr Kinnee Co. of Binghamem New York urges sending ten cents to Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY for a sample bottle. Promises booklet on kidneys and bladder and urges mention of Clarksburg Daily Telegram. Noted offer for one dollar size bettes at drug stores.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghaston N.Y Clarksburg

Publishers Meeting Of Newspaper Men In Fairmont

A meeting of newspaper men called by J J Devine of the Telegram is held in Fairmont today to discuss high newsprint costs and material use. Attendees include H G Ogden Wheeling, A T Smith Parkersburg Sentinel, H Holt Grafton Sentinel, Max von Schlegel Martinsburg Journal, Rood Smith Moundville Journal, S Shaw Moundsville Chronicle, Charles A Blaine Charleston Gazette, O P McKinney Fairmont Times, W I Weigel Fairmont West Virginian, W G Fenaral Gladesport, St W Green Morgantown Post Chronicle and Mr Devina.

J. J. Devine Telegram Fairmont H. CG. Ogden Wheeling A. Ts. Smith Parkersburg Sentinel HH. Dlolt Grafton Sentinel Max von Schlegel Martinsburg Eoening Journaly

Nusbaum's Suits and Overcoats Ad Pack Largest Store Claim

Why do we harp on this one fact Why do we repent so often that this store is the largest exclusive mens and boys shop in the region Your best interests and ours align We want you to buy at Nusbaum's where assortments are great Suits range 16 50 to 40 Overcoats 16 50 to 45.

Skating Costume Noted as New Fashion Item

BRUNSWICK Md Dec 7 A large portion of the Baltimore and Ohio transfer shed was destroyed by fire of unknown origin Thursday. Eight loaded freight cars and a large quantity of merchandise on the platform also burned. Railroad officials cannot yet estimate the loss but expect it to be heavy.

Brunswick Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Guardian Qualifies in Virginia Court. next sessions set

Felix Sutton has qualified as guardian for Virginia Court with bond at 200 dollars and Amanda Courtrell as surety. There will be no session of Lie County criminal court Thursday. The next session will be held Saturday morning. No further jury trials will be held Monday. Rapes and threats noted in report.

Felix Sutton Virginia Ocourt Amanda Lie County Criminal Court Soa

West Virginia League to Enforce Peace Meet

The executive committee of the West Virginia branch of the League to Enforce Peace will hold a meeting in Charleston on Saturday December 9 to discuss a proposal to be presented to the West Virginia legislature in January. Committee members include W E Classcock Morfantown former governor J B Finley Parkersburg W Blanchard Hintt Moundsville J F Marsh Charleston and O J Woodley Huntington.

West Virginia Branc League To Enforce Charleston West Virginia W. E. Classcock Morfantown J. B. Finley Parkersburg W. Blanchard Hintt Moundsville J. F. Marsh O .J. Woodley Huntington

Catarrh Cure Promoted as Constitutional Remedy

An advertisement claims catarrh is a constitutional disease and cannot be cured by local treatments. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio, promising to heal through the blood and mucous membranes. The ad offers $100 for cure failures and urges sending for circulars and testimonials. Also recommends Hull's Family Pills for constipation.

F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio Drugetata Hull

Sloan's Liniment Promises Fast Rheumatism Relief

An old advertisement extols Sloan's Liniment as quick relief for rheumatism neck sciatica lame back toothache and bruises. It claims rapid circulation boost and non staining use without clogging pores with price points 26c 50c and 1.00 per bottle.

Sloan

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the Furniture Store OF Quality Faust Masonic Auditorium Cs. Kan Pome Furnishers Ctarbstirstotle Golden Sun Coffee W. Pike Hugh Cook Scottsville, N_Y Garbutt N. Y Chamberlain Priscilla Beauty Mr. B. Robbins Violet Ray S. Second Street Bell Phone Glenn G. Waters Prunty Knights of Columbus West Pike Street Farmington Bellans Coal Company Villa Bandits Tex Supreme Court L. Carney Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Flora Ilc S. W. Pollock M. J. Foose Magnesia Sugar St State of Ohio Marion County Clas W. Haddaman Marion Co Dr. Kinnee & Co Binghamem, N.Y Nusbaum Nusbaum’s Iere Guardian Qualinies Peage League Hilde Bros Dentists K P. Bldg Third Street Marcato Choral Club Ium Ber Sela Ea Gor Pike Clarksbur Glru Grens
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