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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1908
Page
8
A chaotic matinee in a city theater ends with manager Robinson ordering the cast and crew to pack up and exit amid vulgar protest from women performers. The show, imported from Elkin, faced heavy complaints prompting the manager to vow a stricter standard for future Grand performances.
The Salvation Army asks city merchants to donate unsold or damaged toys after Christmas. Captain Stayton urges calls via Bell telephone for toy collection after the holiday rush, noting merchants' post season space and grateful responses, with funds also received for the appeal.
Every lady who visits Swager's 328 Pike Street opposite the post office Saturday December 1% will receive a handsome decorated china plate. The plates are plain and attractive not bearing calendars or advertisements. Byers lady should make it a point to call and get one.
Mayor Wood sentences Della Winters to thirty days in jail for repeated drunkenness and disturbing the police. Other individuals, including John Izes Samet Catlins Thomas Cottingham and Frank Miller, receive short jail terms for drunkenness. Mamie Jobinson is jailed for immoral conduct and Clarence Bonk a small fine. Police report several arrests for drinking whiskey and related offenses with fines forfeited. The note ends by mentioning visitors and a rink invitation.
Dialogue-driven sketch about Johnson complaining of an ingrowing toe and foul foot odor as a wife demands a divorce. A humorous suggestion to visit a chiropodist over Parsons-Souders store promises relief without loss of time. The gag hinges on foot odor and cosmetic fixes ending marital strife.
A brief notice invites readers to visit The Rink for roller skating this evening, highlighting a casual recreation option for locals seeking indoor activity.
Notice shows applicants W M and THOS McLaughlin petitioning for transfer of license to operate saloon wine beer and drinks at 407 North Filbert Street Clarksburg WV for year starting May 1909. Council will hear the matter in city court January 19 1909. Clerk Widl Hy Cole signs.
The Merchants National Bank of West Virginia in Clarksburg will hold its annual stockholders meeting on Tuesday January 1 1909 at 10 oclock am. The agenda includes the election of directors for the ensuing year and other proper business. Wm W Lewes cashier. Clarkesburg WV 1908
The Empire National Bank of Clarksburg will sell at public auction at the front door of the Hancock County courthouse in Hartron County West Virginia on Saturday January 2 1900 at 1 o clock to the highest bidder several items as collateral security for a note owed by J W Peters including bonds of Williamson Light and Ice Company and a certificate for thirty shares of stock. Proceeds to be used to satisfy a note of 1095 63 due four months after date with interest 6 percent payable semiannually and secured by collateral described. Cash terms.
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