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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1906
Page
5
Ben Gill is in jail awaiting a hearing before Justice M S Riley on charges of entering Mrs. Mary Cornwell's home Sunday, acting in a disorderly manner, and alleged assault with gripping and choking. Cornwell sought a story against Gill, claiming furniture was broken, which he denies.
A quiet wedding occurred Saturday at 6 00 pm at D F Metheny's Glen Falls home uniting Ananias Casto and Elizabeth Metheny to Reverend D W Cunningham. At J W Gerrard's home Sunday Thomas L Jarvis married AdaeY Davis as guests witnessed a quick ceremony. The Imperial Stock Company of sixteen performs at Grand opera house, stopping at Traders hotel for a Christmas tree and banquet.
Benly Varela a Spaniard treated for an assault and discharged from Kessler hospital. Gervisio Alvarez another Spaniard who had an operation was discharged Saturday. Stewart a colored girl shot in the leg at the Junction, discharged Saturday. Stella Riley of Jacksonburg treated for stomach trouble discharged Saturday. Police court had seven cases Monday morning with usual fines and sentences.
Christmas buying concludes as merchants report many goods sold despite severe weather. The bustling Saturday trade proves large in history and reflects a strong holiday season with widespread purchases across towns.
A jumble of handwritten child requests to Santa Claus from various addresses, listing desired toys, dolls, sports gear, trains, shoes, candy, fruit, and other items. The letters reveal hoped gifts and personal signatures, with fragmented spellings and street addresses.
A garbled claim links hair color to character, noting blondes as caring and dark-haired people as self-centered. It cites Prof Sabouraud proposing dandruff germs cause baldness and suggests Newbro's Serpioide as a scalp remedy sold by Wells & Haymaker agents.
A short holiday notice from Tur IRWEELOCK Woon COMPANY extends greetings to friends and patrons. It thanks customers for their patronage during the present holiday season and wishes a Merry Christmas.
A collection of handwritten Christmas requests from children. Names like Brooks Ryle Metta Robinson and others ask for toys, dolls, a bicycle, a wooden bed, a rocking chair, candy, and simple clothing items. The letters reveal shy, hopeful wishes from scene in a local paper portion.
Rosenshine Junk Co advertises buying and selling all kinds of old junk including second hand pulleys and shatting, second hand machinery and old rope. Junk depot claims broad stock and quick service for scrap, repairs, and resale needs.
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