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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1908
Page
6
Cumberlanders have purchased the Hunline brothers tract at Gorrisale West Virginia and plan to narrow cuts, saw it into lumber, and place it on the market. A Monday police report notes a tragedy involving a homie family member and an intestinal illness tied to Yorvae Webb. A price fight at the Rollec Rink is also mentioned.
The article discusses John D. Rockefeller's praise for the cooperative principle in funding education, noting his support for the General Education Board and its annual $2,000,000 efforts to assess needs. It cites his comments on avoiding wasteful schools, his tribute to Dr. William Rainey Harper, and his emphasis on impersonal, budget-driven philanthropy over personal appeals.
The text notes John Maranall a law clerk, visiting with his wife, and discussed by officials including a governor about his potential appointment. It mentions Maryhill qualifications and rumors of his prospects for a position, amid broader political chatter and letters of recommendation.
A damaged OCR paragraph references Maxwell and a trial before Magistrate Corion regarding alleged battery and weapons with names like Smith and Meg a Critexme. It notes potential liability and related legal steps, including a stay and possible adjournment, with fragments of dates and places unreadable.
Three inmates appeared Tuesday morning before Mayor Word Vik in police court. They admitted drinking more liquor than allowed and faced fines and costs. The group included Bria Smotiok and others who argued the price of relief, but all charges were denied by some. City treasurer records show $2 fines and related costs. other defendants and amounts were noted as part of the rowdy cash deposit.
The report notes park owner Hurbiaam and Clarkabore Bully Tlegeam chair temporary committee work. George Summers of Wheeling Telegram and others attended as Wday Beerouney. A January 18 meeting in Charleston was planned to complete the presentment process and a new committee discussion followed the vote.
An advertisement for Dr Caldwell’s remedy promises relief from digestive issues with a free trial bottle. It claims temporary and permanent cures using unspecified ingredients and urges readers to test the product before purchasing. The notice provides a vague address in Caldwell.
A promotional notice from Cheney and Co of Toledo Ohio claims one hundred dollars for any deafness case not cured by Hiatt’s glandular treatment. The ad urges readers to obtain circulars and mentions local druggists selling the remedy.
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