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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1907
Page
4
Review praises Dalhthy dancing, singing, scenery, and electric effects in a touring musical by Mr. Whitney. Notes the chorus of young women, strong voice from The Visual Songbird, and the new comedy drama The Ghost Singer.
Gus Sobtke under Whitney's direction promises a perfect presentation for Isle of Bone Bong at the Grand Opera Friday night. The Gibson Girl musical comedy with George Mall comes to town Thursday Feb 14, featuring a lavish Broadway scene and a lively chorus with songs and humor expected to attract local audiences.
The Willison Audit & System Company charter is recorded in the county clerk’s office with an authorized capital of 10 000 dollars. Founding incorporators include D R Stiles R B Willison T Blair Willison Guy H Earle and Frank A Willson. Due to growth two more auditors are added alongside Frank Willison with Stiles named as one.
The state supreme court granted the petition of Grafton citizens for mandamus to vote this spring on the liquor license question. It ruled last year’s election illegal and invalid since a similar vote occurred the year before. Grafton charter allows biennial elections on this issue, so this spring’s result will stand for two years.
A ceremonial session of Osiris Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, will be held in Wheeling on Thursday February 28 at 1 20 p m. Dispensation of petitions for membership and degrees will be conferred by Imperial Potentate Aivah P Clayton who will be an honored guest.
Lent observations begin with Ash Wednesday marking the start of the forty day period until Easter. Rules issued by Rt Rev Bishop Donohile of the West Virginia Catholic Diocese were read in Catholic churches. Lent will be observed in Catholic, Episcopal and Lutheran churches with fasting abstinence alms and works. Services will be held in the Catholic church on Wednesday and Friday evenings during Lent.
Greenlawn cemetery advertisement highlights perpetual care for graves and offers contact options at 230 W Main St and 217 Homephone for further information. Also mentions Sweet Melody Flour in passing.
The hearings of William Robey and Mrs. Martha O'Donnell, jailed pending hearing on charges of living together in trilawful cohabitation, were postponed to February 20 by Magistrate Gordon. O'Donnell posted bond and was released. Robey remains jailed. Intermixed garbled OCR references mention remedies and a Hotel Waldo daily cream, but no clear tying facts.
A historical critique traces Mrs Grundy as a personified censor in Thomas Morton’s Speed the Plow, describing her as a feared yet unseen moral arbiter. The piece notes how the character, though never shown, drives social judgment and satire, shaping attitudes in early literary tradition.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for lame back kidney and bladder troubles, claiming success in Bright's Disease and offering a free sample bottle by mail plus a book. It also touts Dr Shoops Health Coffee as a coffee alternative and notes the Acme Collecting Agency collecting money at 110 South Third Street.
Fragmented copy advertises a flour promotion and a furniture repair business. Mentions Frank G Bland Upholstering and furniture repair and H Allen at 664 West Main Street, near C R Odell's old stand. Text includes promotional language and price offers.
Two days treatment free. Ring's Dyspepsia Tablets for impaired digestion and bad breath. Perfect as simulation of food, increased appetite. Do not fail to avail yourself of the above offer. Sold by Frank Q. Bland.
An OCR fragment notes the Acme Collecting Agency at 110 South Third Street and mentions Pine Salve Carbolized, a 1 poultice antiseptic used for chapped skin, lips, cuts, and other conditions, sold by Frank Bland.
Advertisement line reads gas fitting and plumbing services on East Pike Street. It names Satisfaction II and motto or company phrase, listing gas fitting offered amid unclear details.
A promotional line highlights Kennedy’s Lexa cough syrup as the top choice sold through all druggists. The ad uses alliterative phrasing to emphasize winter illness and urges readers to purchase the product.
An old advertisement claims Dr Shop's Magic Ointment provides quick relief for piles. It promises relief from itching prolapsed or painful piles and urges readers to buy from dealers.
A fragment claims Dr Shoop's Croup Cure can stop croup in ten minutes and soothe distress. The note emphasizes safety and speed, promoting a pleasant flavor medicine for children without mentioning side effects or full instructions.
A fragmented notices-style pitch touts discounted subscriptions to weekly and monthly publications in the United States. It promises agents a liberal commission and urges readers to request sample copies, noting offers like five dollars of value for two dollars and bundles including daily, weekly, and monthly papers. It also mentions a veterinary column of high value to horse owners and directs to send inquiries to a Cincinnati address.
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