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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1905
Page
3
Mary Emerson stars in the romantic drama Will O' the Wisp at the Grand Opera House tonight with a strong supporting company. Manager Samuel Tewis chose a new vehicle to showcase her and promises superb scenery and costumes for a premier dramatic event of the season.
At mayor’s court this morning one man appeared after a long no-show from Saturday. His misstep was minor, costing him ten imaginary dollars in a tale of flirtation and a Florodora siren wristlet that lured him to take a walk with a companion. The piece notes the public’s desire for amusement.
Multiple transfers recorded including Davis and Bock to Moffett in Shinnston. Haymond and Nellie M. are listed in several shinnston deeds. Riblett to E Bock, Maxwell to Porter in city blocks. Boughner to Boies in the city. Touston as special commissioner transfers to Kester near Quiet Dell. Crandall to Wyant and Robinson to Hall in city. Essey to Custer and Wagner to Laura Stewart on Weston Pike Clark district.
Crow’s orchestra will play at the Elbridge Tall Saturday night dance described as the season’s most entertaining event. The notices say these dances are eagerly awaited and Prof. Crow promises novelties for the coming winter season.
The silver offering for the Bridge Street Mission Sunday school has been postponed due to illness in the home of T M Kelley. A Sweet Melody Flour promotion was mentioned in relation to the event.
The Peerless Gunss plant starts operations this Saturday, employing about 300 men. Manager Henry Trunick is a seasoned glass industry figure, and master glassmaker Charles Penzeller is highly regarded. The new facility is expected to boost Clarksburg payroll by about two thousand dollars weekly, earning local pride and strong support for the venture.
The Bartenders International League Local No. 105 elected officers for the coming year in the Traders annex on Sunday. President Mark McDonnell, vice president R I L Spulir, secretary treasurer P Dallas, chaplain Edward Haught, and guards H W Stuck A A Crawford Odie Rollins Frank Rush. Trusts named George H Murray John Kearns A M Donohue. Installation to be fourth Sunday in December.
Near West Milford Reserve Gas Co completes test of Porter Maxwell farm with a light gasser in the fifth sand. Hopy Natural Gas Co drills I M Allen farm into uth sand with cool pressure while still drilling. South Penn Oil Co rigs at W S Harbert Farm in Sardi district Mud Lick rem. Judge Nathan Golf to appear on sand Nos 43 44 in Little Rock Camp. Wyomin t oil rigging at JT Henderson farm Loston No 2. Pulton and Gas Co makes tests on J G Burnide farm Kinchéloe creek Lewis county.
Vanonenhela Development Company applies for a gas franchise to lay pipes and operate a gas plant in Adamston Harrison County WV. Council meeting scheduled December 1, 1905 or soon after. notice complies with West Virginia law and runs thirty days in Clarkodore Telegram. Dated November 18, 1905. Mononcantia Deveromrest Co. 2no.201. FOR SALE New 6 room house Jet 775x150 Wines addition with can sell below cost. Includes vacant lot 533x175. Also four fine jets in Staslay addition.
PLS Co urges customers to start Christmas buying early with bigger crowds anticipated through December 24. The ad promises more goods and greater variety at small profit prices, inviting shoppers to visit the store and see the offerings.
Plaid waist silks priced 59 to 125 cents per yard. Windows showcase new silks plaids and persians in a broad color range. Gift suggestion from the Silk Department, sold in patterns only, 59c to 1.25 per yard.
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