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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1903
Page
5
Suggestions for gifts for brothers fathers and sons cover Bath Robes from 3 to 10 dollars Canes 25 cents to 3 dollars Gloves for men and women Handkerchiefs silk and linen Hosiery Jewelry Link Cuff Buttons Collar Buttons and more Silk and Wool Suits Cases 2 to 20 dollars Hand Bags Smoking Jackets Lounging Robes Sweaters listed with price ranges and items for both genders.
A local feature touts an assortment of holiday pies described as the tastiest and largest in years. The piece highlights exclusivity and abundance, noting the variety and quality aimed to satisfy seasonal gatherings.
A stock of Supreme Court decisions from various counties shows reversals and affirmations. Names include Miller Siler Dent Brannon Whorter Mettorior and others with mentions of Oste, Podanolian county, and a case involving a $500 theft leading to life imprisonment. Adjourned until Tuesday with further action pending.
Local items from West Milford and surrounding areas include social visits, family travels, and shopping trips. Names such as Mrs E G Smith of Clarksburg and Miss Chant Wart appear with tales of errands, visits to relatives, and winter plans in Unionport Ohio and Fairfield.
A display by Rothsters and Cas Store features the Westminster Chimes Hall Clock. Described as one of the handsomest and most costly clocks ever brought to the city, it stands seven inches high with a large dial and ornate case. The clock chimes every fifteen minutes and marks the hours with a gilded dial and enamel decorations.
Fragmentary notice outlines a Hermann lodge gathering with a renewal meeting at the Masonic Hall. It mentions attendance, upcoming matters for consideration, and a note about a local trust company offering favorable terms.
Miss Rothstein is recovering from typhoid while Rose Rutigtrin, once ill, shows improvement at the residence of Karial Bien on Main Street. Notices mention Mrs Gray moving her dressmaking establishment from the Lanhory Building to 883 Wilson Street and assurance of work guarantees.
The Salem venue hosts a debut of A Royal Slayer as a parolee crowd fills the theater. Mrs Join Sward, aunt runner of the Mervtuttits, and Producer Bank are listed among attendees.
Fragmented ad copy touts a plaster and flannel application for muscular and rheumatic pains. It claims faster relief and sleep improvement, urging readers to buy at a local druggist shop.
A Royal Arch Chapter No 11 of the Mo sons will hold a special convention in Manonis deme at 7 20 ofdhours on the evening of December 18 for work in ra master and post tweler egrees. Full attendance of members, Ducat im desired.
Reports from Walventon of Wilsombiring state that he endured a serious operation by Drs Stanleoly and colleagues. He is said to recover rapidly and to be out again in a few days, with orders to rest and regain strength.
Reports from Salem district detail multiple drilling operations by several firms. Patterson Pork Oil, Hollon, and South Penn Oil report tests on various farms producing limited oil, with rigs advancing toward deeper targets in the Mtth sand and nearby formations.
A. Nusbaum rents rooms on Third Street to consolidate with his clothing business. The store will be remodeled and refitted to create a modern apparel shop managed by Nusbaum with Will Nusbaum assisting. The renovated space aims to be the most up to date in the area.
Dr Mason announces new staff at Kessler hospital, naming Dr S Mc Nowe as superintendent and adding Dr Karoo Dr Sh Otorrison and Dr W Gott to the med board. Resignation from Dr. Oss Morrison noted amid administrative reshuffle and a forthcoming interview panel in Parkersburg.
Monday morning town life stalled as the main clock froze and nine officials failed to open the bank on time. Singled out by the halted Third Street Main corner, residents watched for the clock to strike nine while Verdant Mills staff checked their watches, realizing the timepiece had stopped.
A fragmented report notes Alfred Nolan, a stonier in the area, contracting smallpox while in quarantine with Hepatitis and influenza symptoms. The outbreak led to a quarantine and detention by local authorities in Parkersburg and Wheeling area, with Hopkins County or nearby officials enforcing restrictions.
An OCR fragment notes a cashier role at Richwood during the regular cashier’s absence. References include Traders Nitti, Davis A Willie, and a freight depot location opposite Q7. The text is damaged and contains stray names and misread words.
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