Police Court Drunks Sentenced to Fines or Jail
Six plain drunks appeared before the mayor in police court on Saturday. They were fined with costs or sent to jail for three days each. One defendant had a $4.00 put-up fine forfeited.
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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1903
Page
2
Six plain drunks appeared before the mayor in police court on Saturday. They were fined with costs or sent to jail for three days each. One defendant had a $4.00 put-up fine forfeited.
Baltimore and Ohio railroad announces mid winter excursions to Washington on January 21 and February 18, 2003. Round trip fares are very low and include duty of sale. Ten days in the national capital with standard coaches, Pullman parlor and sleeping cars. For tickets and train times contact C H Towles, ticket agent. An illustrated Washington guide is available for ten cents from B and O agents.
The Treasury Department acting comptroller certifies Empire National Bank of Clarksburg West Virginia is authorized to commence banking. The 1903 document, dated October 31, at Washington, confirms compliance with U.S. statutes and banking provisions. Local governor Lloyd Lowndes visits his son Richard T Lowndes Jr, while DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is advertised by local merchants.
A historical snippet promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as essential for households during cold season. It claims prompt relief, safety for children, and notes local druggists Stone Morconi and A MacQueen. The text shifts to advertise horse trading at Traders Lane near Central Presbyterian Church and Clarksbury Transfer site with M D Stuart seeking boarders.
Onvis offers paintings on order for wedding presents and Christmas gifts at reasonable prices. Availability on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in room 94 Jacobs building. Regular lessons also offered on ment days at five dollars per term or fifty cents per lesson. Miss Mary Carrole, nov12-dim.
A fragment notes the largest line of woolena on view in Clarksburg at the local Tailoring Company showroom. The brief hints at a promotional display within a clothing trades context.
Clarksburg Tailoring company holds a large woolens collection for gults trousers and overcoats. They invite customers to view and take them over.
A fragmentary ad style notice extols new discovery for consumption and kidney issues. It cites T. R. Seal of Beall Miss and Frank G Bland as endorsers. Claims dramatic cures and offers trial bottles. It also mentions travelers and engine workers suffering kidney trouble and praises Foley's Kidney Cure with testimonials from Geo H. Hlands on a Lima railroad engine.
Visiting Anson Parris calls on Mrs Wilton Camden in Baltimore while Charles L Patton of L M Patton andison dealers in Clarksburg promotes Dr Gunns Blood and Nerve Tonic as a cure for weakness, nervousness, and flesh gain. Also reports of local visits by Mrs Morrison and Mrs Bailey, and Wells & Haymaker selling DeWitts Little Early Risers.
Advert describes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure promising to digest all foods, strengthen digestion, and improve blood. Governor G W Atkinson of West Virginia commends its effectiveness. Also notes local sales and a travel note about Duncan and Gambrier residents. Includes croup prevention guidance via Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and mentions Stone & Mercer druggists and the Golll sisters in New York.
Mrs George Fleming and Mrs George Faniston of Buckhanton will be guests of Mrs Norvall McCarty next week.
A repaired advertisement notes electric Bitters as a tonic for nervousness sleeplessness and stomach issues claiming to tone the stomach regulate kidneys and liver and purify blood. It promises relief for aches and stresses with a money back guarantee and lists Frank G. Bland as pharmacist and Mrs Charles M Hart’s return from visiting relatives in New York and Boston.
A dental style advertisement extols a cough remedy as harmless fast acting relief for coughs and colds. Dr Armstrong of Delia Texas prescribes it daily claiming no better remedy exists. It markets via Welle & Haymaker in Phoenixville and notes a visiting acquaintance.
A claimed remedy called Bunsen's Catarrh Cure is advertised as quick relief for catarrh and nasal membrane healing. It asserts no mercury or harmful drugs, is quickly absorbed, and opens nasal passages. Free samples and pamphlets are offered via Wells & Haymaker druggists.
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