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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1903
Page
5
A 19th century style ad promotes a wide range of items from writing supplies to gifts and imported goods. It touts fountain pens, Bibles, Chinese imports, and picture frames, with low prices and subscription options. The tone aims to entice readers with varied products and direct-from-country sourcing.
An invitation to members and executives to attend the West Virginia Motel Keepers Association meeting in Clarksburg. The piece notes rapid growth, prospective benefits to the city, and debates on European first-class houses and state organization. Also includes an advertisement for Dr. Gunn's Blood and Nerve tonic claiming to restore strength and health.
Weston reports five smallpox cases in suburbs among families of J. W. Taylor and Wm. Cavins. Houses are quarantined and health officials seek containment. advisory notes urge caution for travelers and workers.
The funeral for Dr William Shuttleworth was held at 9:30 pm Tuesday at Benjamin Shuttleworth Sr.'s home with many relatives present. Dr William Hudson conducted the service and interment followed at Old Fellows Cemetery.
A municipal raid seized a gambling operation that arrived Monday night from Salem and was stored in the basement of the courthouse. Proceedings followed by the prosecuting attorney with disposition expected by mail.
Advertised remedy Foley’s Honey and Tar is cited as preventing pneumonia and curing severe cases. The testimonial quotes James Coffee of Raymond, Minnesota, praising the product sold by D. Sturm & Co. as a lifesaver after influenza and severe attacks. The item notes pneumonia as a leading fatal illness affecting all social classes.
A Crand concert tonight features a varied program including English madrigals and coronation anthem selections. Performers will revive period pieces with soloists and choral ensembles, offering a distinctive show. Also advertised is Dr Gunn's Improved Liver Pills with drugstore availability at Stone & Mercer.
In the Folsom district, South Penn Oil No. 8 on the Wesley Robinson farm yields 800 barrels in 24 hours and 1,050 barrels over the same period. No. 2 on Mary A. Bennell farm runs about 270 barrels daily, with No. 3 on B. H. Heldreth and others showing varied gains. In Gravee extension, No. 1 on Dalanay O’Hare increased to 100 barrels daily. No. 2 on AL TT and No. 2 on Rot Peasinhyait formations produce oil and gas with limited oil shows. Guarded by uncertain text, several wells extend into the stray formation with mixed results and ongoing drilling.
Beall of Beall Mississippi reports his wife suffered consumption last fall. After trying various remedies she began improving at once on Dr King’s New Discovery and was four times fully cured. Frank G. Bland, druggist, guarantees the remedy priced 50c and $1.00 with trial bottles free.
Municipal report shows several individuals fined for nonpayment of city charges. Citizens were warned to settle dues within five days or face further penalties including small cash fines and potential follow up actions.
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