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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1902
Page
3
A sardonic critique traces past party conflicts and public discourse, alleging bias in Democratic writing. The author argues for transparency in review of county history, condemning partisan manipulation and urging readers to verify claims against documented records.
A fragment discusses a man once viewed as future mayor of Clarksburg now derided for alleged hypocrisy. It notes public readership and criticism of his reform rhetoric and mentions a late night altercation. The item reflects local controversy over leadership and credibility.
The Clarksburg Tee and Storage Company has secured office rooms off the second floor of the Moore building on Houpth Street and moved fixtures into the space. C. E. Reds Hick serves as temporary book-keeper. The firm plans elegant offices once fitted up and expects more convenient workspaces than at the plants.
Public notice for all indebted to the estate of Christr Stadelman to settle with the administrator before the specified date. Claimants must present their claims to the administrator by the stated deadline.
The county court approved a revised jail and sheriff residence plan just before adjournment. The project now uses cut stone for both structures at an added 4301 dollars, totaling 897.04 dollars, replacing the brick veneer and gravity heating with the Paul steam system. Contractors Mot i and Winehall of Zynosville, Ohio, have not yet posted bond.
The justices of the peace here devote most time to civil suits. Justice Samuel W. Gordon’s court has ruled on several civil actions in recent weeks and the docket remains full with various nature of cases.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a constrained oil market with limited North and South limits, mentions a repair shop run by L. Probst and a person named White Mouse, and reference to watches clocks and jewelry repair in a local context. The text is unclear but indicates small merchant activity and local trades.
Mary Ang Glipgett of Fears, died with a horse on a Watercven track, leaving a cousin UL Wells and Mrs Jona Tag makers in the city. Funeral services were held Tuesday with early departure for Mun. The scattered note mentions a resale of chemin Hank and other unclear details.
A fragmentary account details Filipino funeral customs in Manila. It describes ceremonial elements including band performances, ornate caskets, black attire, and the procession with hearses and numerous vehicles. The text notes variations by wealth and family practices, including burial niches with biographical engravings.
The funeral for Robert Criss was conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 90 prelock at his Mechanic Street residence. The service was led by Ree H D Tehurdson of the General Presbyterian church. The interment followed at the Odd Fellows cemetery.
The Village Parson a dram will be presented up the Grand Dee Jo with a well balanced troupe play has not only well constructed plot but strong interest The cast includes actors of refined aging and the company promises complete stage settings to entertain the audience with orderly climaxes and clever performances.
The review praises Miss Willard for her aria performance and emotional presence in The Power Behind the Throne. It lauds G. White Hirehly’s costuming and the overall production, noting strong stagecraft and sustained audience engagement throughout the show.
A fragmented OCR notice notes a 1002 event titled The Tide of Life by Baineham age 11 with a performance at a house in Welwardsville Ill. The listing mentions a company praised for selections and effects, plus a December 24 giveaway at Swager's and references to terra cotta statue value and mining supplies.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces two mid winter Washington excursions on January 22 and February 10 at very low round trip rates. Ten day rotary limit tickets include sale date, with excellent train service, standard coaches, Pullman parlor and sleeping cars. Tickets and full information from B&O agents. a complete Washington guide is available for ten cents.
A 19th century reflection by Benjamin von Wien discusses fashion as a critique of Brahman caste norms. The essay decries rigid dress codes worn for weddings funerals and feasts, noting coats with useless decorative buttons and sleeved silhouettes that symbolize social restraint.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad has placed on sale at all principal offices east of the Ohio River tourist tickets to Alabama Florida Louisiana Mississippi New Mexico North Carolina and Texas also Havana Cuba and Nasman N Y at reduced rates. For additional information consult the agency agent Baltimore and Ohio R R Tel.
Excerpted notes describe doll making with cloth scraps, sewing lessons, and facial coloring for a baby doll, plus a garden game where players guess plants linked to objects. Also included are brief, sensationalized vignettes about Somalis capturing a young giraffe and a nursery tale about a tin soldier, reflecting a mix of craft how-to and sensationalized natural history and fiction.
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