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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1903
Page
2
Vague OCR reads as a fragment of a Clarksburg Daily Telegram issue from February 6 1903. It hints at republican party discourse and mentions a news stand scene and local notices though many words are garbled. The readable items point to political content and a city newsstand reference.
Tribute to Judge Edwin Maxwell, a respected West Virginia jurist and public servant. The obituary honors his upright character, patriotism, and decades of service, noting his fair rulings, dedication to justice, and impact on Tiwerivan County and the state.
In a rambling note the judge in the West Virginia bankruptcy case is urged to rule on whether a show matter should proceed. The piece mocks the proceedings, cites Judge John J. Jackson, and implies the controversy may be dismissed or postponed as the court weighs the next steps. It predicts timing for a February 11 hearing.
Deeds recorded show transfers among A S Lawson Bijou Coal Company and others in the Simpson district for coal parcels. The listing includes numerous names and places such as Wisher Willis Harry M Wade Clark Street city and J B shiry Vy Gries to Frederick A Orles Mirror Soups Beotind Seredt. A X Ray examination notice mentions Dr Harden and Ridge Porter or Pittsburk in a local medical ad context.
A brief catalogue note highlights hats priced from fifty cents to upscale designs. It emphasizes affordable headwear for everyday wear through to the latest high fashion styles, appealing to varied customers seeking both utility and status.
Real estate and rental offerings include a 50 by 18 property in heart of city for sale at 83,000, a six room house on Second Street, a Glen Bic residence at 2,200, a Glen Blk corner with bargain terms, a Wines addition cottage with hardwood finishes at 1,800, and a furnished house on Least Street rented at 2100 per month, asking 2,200.
Amusements notice for Professor Nutty of Wabbington announces instruction times and locations. Classes run Mondays and Thursdays 8 to 10 p m with ladies and gentlemen welcome. Tuesday and Friday evenings for gentlemen 2c admission. Wednesdays after-school and Saturdays 10 to 13 a m. After January 31, afternoon sessions may start. Washington and Parkersburg references Jan Wer.
Coming attraction features the praised rustic drama Maud Muller by A Aiken with a rich cast and period costumes. The show promises pathos and comedy with brisk dialogue and strong climaxes drawing from similar celebrated dramas. Also listed are rental notices and sale ads for local rooms houses and a small hotel on Main Street.
Al G Field's Greater Minstrels, featuring AG Field and a cast including Tommy Donnelly John N P Phillips and Doc Quigley, to perform at the Grand on Wednesday February 14 with medical ad notices and a local harness ad fragment.
Wanted for the U S Marine Corps able bodied unmarried men ages 21 to 35 between 6 feet 4 inches and 6 feet 1 inch must be of good character citizens or declarants of intent to be citizens. Marines serve four years see world aboard ships and in territories like Porto Rico Manila and Guam. Commissioned officers possible and rank advancement with benefits lodging medical care and travel. Apply at Best Ones Sonoda Clarkevarg West Virginia jam2T-100.
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