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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1907
Page
2
Telegram service announces delivery by regular carriers to Clarksburg and nearby areas. Counterregular service will be promptly investigated and corrected to ensure proper routing and timing.
Local letters from Civil War teamsters urge Washington lawmakers to pass a bill or similar measure this session. Governor Dawson praises inland waterway improvements and West Virginia’s coal and hardwood resources. M. G. Sperry submits a proposed renewal for the Planksburg Gas & Electric franchise after careful review.
The article notes traction companies may run baggage and freight cars for parcel and merchandise transport to reduce crowding on passenger cars and decrease danger from piled freight. It also comments on West Virginia newspapers differing in publishing the President's message and mocks various papers in circulation comparisons.
Royal Arch Masons held a banquet with High Priest W. T. Merriman presiding. Companions toasted include H. K. Richards, Amos Payne, A. M. Cunningham, D. Ko Reed and Reed. The meal featured turkey oysters coffee and other fare.
A wholesale house on Baltimore Street in Glen Elk caught fire due to tar on the roof. The blaze began Saturday evening and caused excitement before being quickly extinguished. Local witnesses describe the tar as the ignition source and say the fire was under control soon after.
An old advertisement notes a sale of extra choice ear corn by Orie Myers at a bar on Tuesday December 9 16 and 11 at 70e. The item is described as extra nice and intended for buyers at the bar.
The Ladies of the Modern Macbees held a regular session in Glen Elk last night after initiating several candidates. Officers elected for the ensuing term include Mrs Mary Brown past commander Mrs Lizzie Seaton commander and Miss Myrtle Pack chaplain with several other posts filled. After the meeting they were invited by deputy Mire Josephine Marshal to the Swager hotel for June, and all departed afterward.
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