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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1908
Page
4
An Evening Echo column by Philp Willett reflects civic virtues and local concerns in a concise editorial voice. The brief piece sketches public virtue and community interests and hints at ongoing local affairs.
A Baltimore trial highlights Republican calls to curb what they call disfranchisement in Maryland. Leaders claim 35,000 votes were uncounted, alleging the electoral vote system unfairly favors Democrats and could turn Maryland into a one party state.
Fragmentary report discusses garbage disposal at a local crematory, public nuisance fears on Glen Elle Bridge, and nearby creek pollution. It notes calls for health officer input and executive action to curb waste habits and urges action at the next city committee meeting.
An analysis piece discusses moral conditions in the city, notes police and mayoral indifference, and calls residents to demand reform. It also covers political maneuvers in West Virginia, including Senator Knox’s Taft administration alignment, Swisher’s campaign, and cabinet speculation involving Herrick and Work.
Fred Toone of Myntivelly jailed after his family produced Piystolun's certificate in Mamietrase Garden. The case alleges he kept his children Andres and Wille out of school in violation of compulsory schooling law. Warrants were withdrawn after the certificate was tendered. Local notices list J.T. Foster and Omer W. Swiser as visiting officials.
The Grand Hall offers a weekly program featuring familiar stage figures in a family friendly matinee and evening lineup. The marquee highlights Wedded and Parted as the main tonight with Venetian scenes staged midweek. Tickets and seat details are available for patrons.
A garbled 19th century notice lists multiple names and residences tied to a postal or civil matter. The fragment references individuals such as Esterly Hararlvk Kalevi Veeuneds Johny Teor and Gertrude Nor Dict among many others. It appears as an official register entry with dates and scattered surnames.
The Watts-Lambert Go advertises only three shopping days until Christmas. It lists a range of products including windows hats coats bags and fabrics featuring brands like Phoenix Meffler and Axminster Rug Silk and Petricoat items such as collars bags and tuxedo accessories.
Fragmentary OCR shows a dense list of offices and rooms with names like Dr B A Hitt and Dr W H Holden plus real estate and legal services. The text resembles a building directory or classifieds with room numbers 210 2412 201 262 206 653 315 432 644. Positions include physicians dentists real estate attorney and national cash register.
Shinston notes describe visits and arrivals from University of Charleston and Fairmount area. Local residents Mr and Mrs Harmer hosted gatherings at nearby Dorad Stem and Clairwiri venues with multiple attendees including Misses Mary, Bonne, and others. A shoulder injury incident reported for Mrs. Horled Duvlant following a gathering.
A charter is issued incorporating a venture named Tamberport Steam Cad Canary Vi pernetual GMs at Lumeberport with capital stock of 1000 five dollars. Incorporator Willem Walton Metron, with other listed Connellsritte residents and Clarion, Pay connection noted amid a weeklong residence and business activity.
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