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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1912
Page
8
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company news from Grafton dated February 7 reports developments related to the railroad, with emphasis on local implications for Grafton and surrounding areas.
In the coming days B Z Wolverstott chief clerk to the superintendent here will be trainmasters assistant at runs wick Md Floyd Patton car distributor will become chief clerk here Gail Fishback car distributor at Fairmont succeeds Patton the changes affect freight service staffing across the district.
Harrisville judge Homer B. Woods will not pursue the Republican nomination for Congress this year. He plans to run for re election as judge of his district circuit, a position he has held for nearly one term.
Personal notices show T W Manney of Whating and W F Barren of Parkersburg visiting the city. Philppi ��� Bradford from Philippi on a short visit. A D Williams of Marlinton guest at the Waldo. James J Barry of Fairmont visiting on business. N J Freeman of Wolf Summit also a business visitor. Mrs H F Modlin returned from Charleston. Eimett M Showalter a business visitor from Fairmont. Attorneys Charles Powell and Kemble White of Fairmont in the city. Mrs Nathan G Stealey and daughter Mary returned home from Wheeling after a week visiting relatives.
The general report of the examina tions for common school diplomas held in 1911 shows 2,487 first examination entrants with 287 graded and 112 elementary diplomas awarded. A second exam produced 164 graded and 87 elementary diplomas from 953 entrants. Total diplomas issued rose to 2,430 in 1911 from 1,985 in 1909, with expectations that 1912 will match or exceed 1911. Elementary diplomas require passing exams in geography or orthography penmanship arithmetic English grammar and language United States and state history geography civil government elementary agriculture physiology and hygiene. graded diplomas require these plus general history and bookkeeping.
The weather present bike show seats go on sale at Gill's Jewelry on Third Street. Sale began this morning and many seats have sold. Admission is one dollar with tickets reservable. unclaimed reserved seats expire at 6 pm Saturday and remaining tickets sell at 7 pm at the Bike's home during show nights.
One week from Ash Wednesday Lent begins as pastors prepare for the penitential season. Ash Wednesday opens Lent with the blessing and distribution of ashes reminding the faithful of returning to dust. Lenten services peak on Palm Sunday and Holy Week.
A fragment describes how Chamberlains Liniment helps persons troubled by partial paralysis near Genet Senge and nearby areas. The text mentions dealers and old habits related to selling fresh fish and frozen products, though details are unclear.
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