West Virginia faces budget choices on St Louis expo and water works
An appropriation of 350000 for the St Louis Exposition is criticized as poor state advertising while West Virginia’s rapid development is cited as not needing such costly exposure. Calls grow to redirect funds to continual water works operation, condemning periodic shutdowns and costly plumber bills. The Clarkeburg water system is urged to stay open year round for public service and safety.
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St. Louie
Asa
West Virginia
St. Louis
Knights Observe Memorial Day Services in Clarksboro
Clarksboro lodge No. 39 Knights of Pythians held their annual Memorial Day observance. Members gathered at their hall and marched to the First Presbyterian church where Rev Mr Hudson delivered a sermon on The Higher Friendship.
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Clarksboro Lodge
Knights of Pythina
First Presbyterian Church
Wash-house Burns Near West Milford Road
John E. Stealey’s wash-house at his residence on the West Milford road was destroyed by fire Saturday afternoon. The blaze started from defective connections and caused losses of $100 or more. A portion of the contents was saved, and with no nearby water works, efforts to extinguish the flames were unavailing.
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John E. Stealey
Milford Road
Fire at Bristol Blacksmith Shop Ruins Unclear Loss
Fire at Bristol damaged Ee Varner's blacksmith shop recently. The blaze woke residents at midnight as bells rang. People rushed from homes, some scantily clad, to view the flames. Measured loss to the Varner property remains uncertain.
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Ee Varners
Hristo
Hattie
MeyVarver
Bell Cord Incident in Clarksburg Ends in Custody
A 20 year old man at the B and O passenger depot was intoxicated and pulled the bell cord while the train waited. Officer A C Caton restrained him before the signal could be given and took him to the county jail to sober up for a hearing before Squire Riley. He refused to provide his name or any identifying details.
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A. C. Caton
Caton
Squire Riley
Funeral Largely Attended for T Rittenhouse at Brown Home
The funeral of Seymour T Rittenhouse aged 27 was held Sunday at 10:30 at his father’s home in Brown. Rev J Ingle led the service with interment in Rit tenhouse cemetery. The train paused to let attendees board and exit. Born near Brown, he died February 19 in St Louis hospital after appendicitis surgery. He married Alice Wood last June of Rushville Illinois. His father Bennett, Mrs Wood, and other relatives were present.
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Seymour
Seymour T. Rittenhouse
Harrison County
Hapitat Hospital
St Louis
Seyour, Na Ho
Justine Rittenhouse
Near Brown
Equity
St. Louis
Ji Shoe
Hamilton “Brown Shoe Company
Mr. Rittenhouse
Alice Wood
Rushville
Bristol Moves to Seek Incorporation Amid Boom
Residents of Bristol debate municipal incorporation with an early meeting to gauge support. If a majority favors it, a charter will be sought from the circuit court. The town, once sleepy, is amid a building boom in oil country, with tracts laid out for sale and efforts to attract manufacturing. Municipal government could accelerate growth.
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Bristol
Tawt
Jéta
Salong
Washington Birthday Legal Holiday Bank Post Office Closed
Legal holiday observed for George Washington's birthday closed banks, exchanges, and post office windows. General delivery and carriers open 7 to 8 p m. Preventive medical advice promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm for cuts and burns, sold by G C Stone druggist.
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George Washington
Trades Council Accepts Invite for April State Encampment
The Trades Council accepted an invitation from Custer Peat Grand Army of the Republic to join state encampment exercises in April. Speakers will include Vice-President Thomas L. Lewis of Bridgeport Ohio United Mine Workers of America, who is expected to address on April 25.
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Trades’ and Babor Council
Three drunks fined then jailed for nonpayment
Three plain drunks were fined the usual minimum but could not pay. They were sent to jail. Chief Howe released four prisoners from the county jail yesterday who were serving drunkenness sentences after someone paid their fines.
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Howe
Mr Highland Improves and May Be Out in Weeks
Virgil J. Highland shows better condition, able to sit up briefly daily. Doctors expect he could be discharged or able to be out in two to three weeks.
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Virgil J. Highland
Ibis
Elks Lodge to Hold Regular Meeting in Clarksburg
Clarksburg Lodge No. 482 Benevolent Protective Order of Elks will meet on Third Street tomorrow night at 8 o'clock. Degrees will be conferred on several candidates and a social session will follow. Members are urged to attend.
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Clarksburg Lodge
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks
Moms
Third Street
Gas System About Finished In Bridgeport
A S Gould went to Bridgeport Monday to supervise construction of Bridgeport Oil and Natural gas system. The town is being piped, with completion aimed this week and operation set for early next week.
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A. S. Gould
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Oil and Natural Company
Tyan
A Mother's Recommendation for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Mrs J A Moore of North Star Michigan endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best for coughs croup and colds used in her family. For sale by G C Stone druggist.
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J. A. Moore
North Star
Mich
G. C. Stone
Funeral of Ray Highland at West Milford
The funeral of Ray Highland son of Lloyd Highland of West Milford occurred Sunday afternoon at the Odd Fellows cemetery in West Milford. The service was well attended, following his death in Wheeling Friday morning as previously noted in these columns.
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Ray Hi
Lloyd Highland
West Milford
Wheeling
Odd Fellows
Unclear Claim Promotes Chamberlain Tablets by Local Seller
A fragmentary ad-like note cites William A. Girese e praising Chamberlain’s Storoact and Liver Tablets as prompt pleasant and reliable cathartics. It mentions sales by local vendors Stone, druggist, and Howard Swisher visiting Morgant, handling nets matters.
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William A. Giresee
Stone
Amusements Review of A Bunch of Keys by Hoyt
Amusements notes up to date on the stage comedy A Bunch of Keys by Hoyt. The piece, by Gus Bothner, promises a grand production with an excellent company and new musical numbers, adding special features and a burlesque by Acme for audience appeal.
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Hoyt
Polimlid
Chas
Ulis
Gus Bothner
Acme
The Great Lafayette At Grand Opera House
The Great Lafayette vaudeville company graces the Grand this week with two daily performances. He excels in Jogetdemain imitations and rapid changes, a brainchild show with stagecraft genius. His Lion's Bride mystifies and stands out as notable realism. The diversified program promises top liners and pretentious vaudeville acts. A large matinee crowd attended with strong advance sales for tonight.
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Lafayette
the Grand
Wheeling Telegraph
Grand Opera House
Saratoga Hotel for Sale Near Rail Depots
Property listing for the Saratoga hotel with 46 to 50 guest rooms, sample room, large office, dining room, barber shop, and bath facilities. Recently remodeled with food elevator, gas heat, and electric call bells. Located near the railroad depots and river, three minutes from commercial streets. Owner traveling. sale within sixty days for $25,000 with one-third cash and terms to suit purchaser.
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Saratoga
Hias
Eand
Vel
Caneer
Tedoutrava
Cherileston
W. Vala
Kanawhe
New River
Mitchu Dr Hardman Eye Ear Nose And Throat Specialist
Dr Hardman offers eye ear nose and throat care with examinations X rays electric treatment and artificial eyes. Services include silver treatment and spectacles. Location at DL Mitchu Room 15 in Building on South Third Street. January 10 contact Fordyce Bulljoy for details.
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DL. Mitchu
Third Street
Hardman
Fordyce Bulldjoy
Harness on hand at Rey nolds Mainstreet
Harness establishment on Mainstreet promises up to date stock for all teams and needs. A local vendor, Rey Reynolds, offers reliable gear and accessories for sports and work uses with emphasis on ready supply and affordability.
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Reynolds, Mainstreet
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Clarksburg
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Daily Telegram
Omwate
Tr Glen Eric Hotel
Dauterman Brothers
Pike St. Jackson
Tron & Tin Plane Howl
East End
Ed Rowe
Third St
Traders Hotel
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Ben Jonah
Clarkebur
Mae
Knights Observe
Seymour Rittenhouse
Circuit Court
Trades' Council
G. A
MR. Highland
ELKS
Ray Highland
Howard Swisher
Nets
P. Stout
Chine Glass
Queensware
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Pike St
Abocola Ai State
D. Sturm & Co
Drugpiati
Charleston
Steale
A. Hawkins & Son
Tol Street
Bill Virginia
Showacre Bros
Sto Datterman Bros, General Newsdealers
S. Rittenhouse
Main St
West Virginia Heating & Plumbing Co
Clarksburg, W. Va
Thaye Obe
Stealey
Jon
Alta Vista
Burt
Well & Haymaker
C. W. Leggett & CO
General Insurance
Atenis Travelers Insurance Co
Rookery Bidg
Roomsland
G. We Leggett & CO
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Storm & Co
Farnix
Aiooday
W. E. Rau
Summit Parks
Ch Mii
Fice
Adamston
Leart
Adamstony
Witstone
Adamstonj
Touins
Pie Street
Milford Pike
Weiner Street
Glen Hike
Foumtia
Cottrell & Hopkins
Jacobs Bldg
Peoples Bank
John Koblegard
Hugh Jarvis Cashier
C. L. Ford & Co
Traders
Bargain Store
Main Street
Lockwood‘s
James T. Clark
Jill Pike Streat
Besa A
Busburg
W. Val
Jowuka
Bute
B. EF. Wilson
Water Valley Shy ‘Ol Wells
Mulberry Street
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