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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1906
Page
5
Prepared for sale with goods and prices for households and restaurants. Linen tablecloths 56 inches wide priced at a dollar to two dollars, napkins to match, towels and doilies in varied sizes and designs, centerpieces and pillow shams offered with discounts.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a Saturday between court and street names with return and addresses unreadable. no clear event, date, or parties can be identified for a fuller summary.
The ladies of Harrison Hive No 84 Masonic Order express sympathy for the death of Eva Trownsett who departed December 27 1906. They note her memory and extend condolences to her family, requesting the resolutions be spread on lodge minutes and sent to the bereaved, with notice in daily papers.
A review notes the Wormwood production at Grand Wormwood, praising the performance as strong and states the drama exposes the evils of absinthe and drug use. It mentions the show’s grim, gothic atmosphere and compares Parisian drug fiends to local figures, urging further plays on vice.
The readable text is fragmented and incomprehensible. It does not present a coherent event, names, or places to form a factual news card with a distinct main action or outcome.
Fragmentary notes indicate a court hearing Friday involving McClung and Gordon over a burglary or depredation incident. A bond of 700 dollars appeared tied to the case, with references to property damage and vandalism at a residence. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.
A fragmentary report describes an evening at Acaualmine Sockilar Gott chapel with music, solos by Murtha Gurstan and others, plus an acquaintance meeting and refreshments. It notes forthcoming events on January 11 and highlights a large party at Mr. and Mrs. Koblegard’s home honoring Mrs. Sween, with prizes and social games.
The article notes a large town dance at Etichridge by the Hee Haw Club with good attendance and praise for the program. It also records the Hazel party at Centranint Teel by the Sisters of St. Joseph drawing strong patronage and high regard, and Walls' select orchestra providing entertainment at Fairmont with the down river city visit enjoyed by the members.
A Short Line passenger train was halted near Adaweton yesterday due to an initial obstruction. The delay ended shortly before 10 PM after the blockage was cleared and the line resumed service.
Local Hagies group hosts a 4 o clock gathering at Buckhan non Institute with sixty one Charter members. Joseph Cohen Michael Gul Fa McCloud John Glick RT Mrncke and others attend. a banquet will be served.
A landslide blocked a railroad near Folsom on Saturday morning delaying the passenger train for more than an hour and forcing its return trip cancellation. No injuries were reported and work crews moved in to clear the tracks. Local authorities advised travelers to seek alternate routes and monitor updates.
Salvation at Clarksville notes success of December relief efforts. Seventy baskets were prepared and distributed to families in need with about 500 people benefiting. A Christmas tree on December 27 handed out sixty racks of candy and nuts to poor children.
In the Wallace district South Penn Oil Company halted progress on No 1 rig after it struck a stray gas pocket and developed no odor gas. Work is delayed while a reevaluated procedure is planned.
The ad touts Sweet Melody Flour and Mey Cam top Teele Rete Paling Ont with Morpteine claiming hair growth benefits. It mentions NewDro's Harptoide as a marketing feature and references a product affecting hair roots and growth, with vague cosmetic claims and dubious efficacy.
The ad lists numerous fabric goods with discounted prices, incliding MOHAMs at 51.25, white voiles, crepe wool, India linen, long cloths, napkins, check and plisto nainsook, Panama, Persian lawn and waistings from 1907. It emphasizes late sale prices and wide variety, with many yards and wide widths.
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