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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1903

Page

6

Advertising vs Exposition Spending in St Louis Debated

The document questions spending $99,009 for the St Louis Exposition and argues that money should be put into legitimate advertising. It criticizes West Virginia's 40,000 display and urges keeping city water works running, calling shutoffs costly and dangerous, and urges timely operation for public welfare. It laments high plumbing bills and criticizes city governance in Clarksville.

St. Lote West Virgitia West Virginia St. Louls Clarkyburg Eney

Knights Observe Memorial Service In Presbyterian Church

Members of the Chikslineg Yoder lodge No 30 Ralphte of Pythias gathered for a memorial observance on Sunday. They marched from their hall to the First Presbyterian church where appropriate services were held and a sermon was delivered by Mr. Tuisson from the pulpit. The Higher Franchise

Chikslineg Ralphte Pythias Sind First Presbyterian Church Wietel Tuison

Washhouse Fire Destroys Dwelling Near West Milford

A wash-house and residence on the West Milford route burned after a afternoon blaze. Fire originated from a defective connection. Loss estimated at 100 or more. No water works in the neighborhood hindered efforts to control the fire. Nearby contents were saved.

Stohin Stealey Milford Vau Ins Gommetions

Bell Cord Incident at Clarksburg Depot

A young man, intoxicated, pulled the Bell cord at the B&O passenger depot in Clarksburg Saturday evening. Officer Caton arrested him after a struggle. the man was taken to the county jail to sober up before a hearing before Squire May. He refused to provide his name or any identifying information.

C. Caton Jenina Samaj Mutch Hee Squire Tlay

Funeral Largely Attended for Seymour Rittenhouse

Funeral services for Seymour T. Rittenhouse aged 27 were held Sunday at 10:80 led by Rev J Ingle. He died February 10 in St Louis after an operation for appendicitis. He was buried in Tittonhionse Cemetery near Brownthin county. A special passenger train stopped at the house to allow attendees to alight. He was a son of Justine Rittenhouse and husband of Allee Wood of Rushville.

Seymour T. Ritten House Browsi Reltives J. Ingle Thiarmont Tittonhionse Justine Rittenhouse Brownthin St. Lowis Ohoe Hamilton - Brown Shoe Company Mr. Rittenhouse Allee Wood Rushville Tay Hennett Indaw Brown

Charter Question Sparks Plan To Incorporate Town

Residents discuss applying to the Circuit Court for incorporation to form a village. A meeting will be held soon to obtain public input, with the process aimed at securing a charter. The town, once quiet, has seen growth from oil and gas activity and new loans, with farms and tracts being developed into town lots ahead of the market. Municipal government could aid the community’s future development.

Firisiol lGlig Cary Eerisahe

Legal Holiday Post Office Washington Birthday Observed

Legal holiday observed delaying markets and post of fee. Danks stock markets closed. general delivery windows open tonight 7 to 8 o'clock. Notices warn of danger from poisoning injuries and mention Chamberland’s liniment for wounds or burns available from GC Stone, drug store.

Washington Poatoffice Chamberland Stone

Trades Council Accepts Invitation to State Encampment

At its recent meeting the Trades Council accepted an invitation from Custer Post No 8 Grand Army of the Republic to join state encampment exercises in April. Speakers include Vice-President Thomas L. Lewis of Bridgeport Ohio from United Ming Workers of America.

Trades’ and Labor Council Custer Post Grand Army of the Republic Trades’ Council Thomas L. Lewis Bridgeport Ohio United, Ming Workers of America Trix Tie Revere

Three drunks jailed for unpaid fines in police court

Three plain drunks appeared in police court this morning for drunkenness and could not pay the minimum fines. They were sent to jail. Chief Howe released four prisoners from the county jail yesterday for drunkenness, but one paid their fines.

Howe Moma

Amusements In Upbeat Comedy Season Nears Premiere

The company presents a lively program of musical comedies and witty sketches for the season. The production features strong talent, a celebrated father of farce, and a polished show with sacred features and a musical number.

The Great Lafayette at Grand Opera House

The Wheeling Telegraph reports Lafayette and his vaudeville company performing daily at the Grand Opera House this week with varied acts and skilled imitations. The program promises a mix of vaudeville and illusion, drawing crowds at matinees and evening shows amid strong advance sales.

Lafayette Latwxette Vaidayille- Company Lafayetin Cagaion Fugit Vauderille Wheeling Telegraph

Saratoga Hotel for Sale in Charleston West Virginia

A hotel named Saratoga offering 46 to 50 guest rooms with a sample room, office, dining room, barber and bath rooms. Remodeled building with elevator, natural gas heat, and electric call system. Located near railroad depots and river, three minutes from commercial streets. Owner traveling, sale price 25000 dollars with one third cash and terms to seller. Address for communications provided.

Saratoga Teily Charleston W. Vnn Ithawhe Valley New River Sta Gil Communications

Highland Improves Resting in Bed Rest Recovery

Virgil Highlands condition has improved. he can sit up briefly each day. Doctors believe he may be able to be out in two or three weeks, marking steady progress toward recovery.

Virgil Highlands

Elks Lodge Plans Degrees at Clarksbare Meeting

The Clarksbare lodge of Elks will hold its regular meeting in the lodge rooms on Third Street tomorrow night at nine oclock. Degrees will be conferred on several candidates and a special session will follow the work. Attendance is desired from members.

Clarksbare

Gas System Nears Completion in Bridgeport

A. S Gould traveled to Bridgeport on Monday to supervise the construction of the Bridgeport Oil and Natural Gas company's gas system. The town is being piped throughout and the project aims to finish laying the pipes this week with the system likely to be in operation the first of next week.

A. S Gould Bridgeport Bridgeport Oil and Satural Company

A Mother's Recommendation For Chamberlain's Remedy

Mrs J A Moore of North Star Michigan endorses Chamberlain's Cough Rem Cold remedy for coughs colds and croup after years of use in her family She notes its effectiveness and recommends it Stave druggist GC sells the product locally.

Chamberlain Lise Nellancy Voris J. A. Moore North Star Mich Stave

Funeral of Ray Highland Held in West Milford

The funeral of Ray Highland son of the late Lord Highland of West S1iE ford occurred Sunday afternoon at West Milford. The interment was in the Odd Fellows cemetery. the church service and procession drew a large crowd from the locality.

Ray Highland Lord Highland Weat

Unclear Pharmacy Ad Prompting Use of Stamicl Tablets

Fragmentary ad copy touts Chamberlain's Stamicl Liver Tablets as prompt pleasant and reliable. Mentions seller names Stone druggist Mogard Swisher of Mundenville? and local tweaked wording about sale and use.

William A.ierand Peat Mort Pleasant Hy &C. Stone

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