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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1903
Page
2
A notice outlines changes to display advertisement circulation and scheduling. The plan specifies publication windows from early morning to late afternoon and details responsible advertisers and deadlines for placing notices. The item reads as a routine operational update for readers and stakeholders.
The piece urges making and keeping good resolutions across moral religious and business lines while noting a city’s deep gloom after the deaths of Mr Thompson and his wife within two days. Thompson, a respected public officer and criminal lawyer, is praised for civic diligence and promoting industrial progress as a devoted father and husband.
A brief note expresses deep sadness and the hope that the departed are guided by Providence. It honors their service in Italy and prays for lasting mercy and blessing for those affected by the tragedy.
Pittsburg and Wheeling capital interests push a long distance electric line project from the city toward Parkersburg. Rumors say investors aim to build a bridge across the Ohio from Fourth Street and to extend power lines into Parkersburg via Clarksburg or Wheeling, with specifics pending in the coming days.
The Missouri Gir, a sensation alism filled comedy, will open at the Grand Theatre Thursday January 1. Miss Sxdio Raymond stars in the title role with Fred Rayiound providing comic support. Local talent fills the remaining cast, praised for solid impersonations and strong drama along with humor.
Mass will be held at the Church of Immaculate Conception with Rt Rev. Daniel O Connor, rector, in charge. All are invited.
Attorney W Frank Stout reports the bankruptcy referee has appointed Wilovguby Harrison Thomas G Brady and Gus N Smith as appraisers of the Frank M Berry estate. They will proceed to appraise the assets immediately and report to the court.
Sisters of the Convent hosted a multi day Catholic festival at Centennial hall since Monday. Attendance was generous and the event brought enjoyment to many. Proceeds will fund improvements to the Convent buildings.
Passenger train No bus endured a rough ride from Parkersburg to Grafton last night. Three engines failed to pull the coach and a fourth had to assist after leaks forced extra power. The exhaust flues worsened near Salem, delaying the service to over two hours and arriving around midnight.
The Telegram announces arrangements with a Jarvest engraving firm in the United States that specializes in engraved cards wedding invitations and monogram stationery. The office can supply this class of work at the lowest prices and invites orders to save money by sending them to the Telegram office.
New fall suitings and over coat materials are in with handsome exclusive patterns at modest prices. Act now before the rush and while the fabrics are available leave your measure for a precise fit.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers popular mid winter excursions to Washington on January 2 and February 10 1903 at low round trip rates with ten days return limit. Excellent train service standard coaches Pullman parlor and sleeping cars. Tickets time of trains and full information available from B&O agents. A fully illustrated Washington guide is sold by agents at ten cents.
A freight engine jumped the track yesterday afternoon on the M. & Branch at Thompson. The track was torn up causing considerable damage and train delays. The 3:30 p.m. due train did not arrive until about eleven o’clock that night.
A fragment from a local page notes Fell Over Glen Elk Bridge with Bub landing safely at the North end. The Thompson Music Co advertises a sale on toys dolls fancy dishes games for the holidays at reduced prices. Lyons’ candies are sold by C D Sturm & Co druggists 340 Main Street.
Constable G. W. Bacman of Clark district resigns his post and leaves for Granteville Georgia with his family. He announces he will enter the employ of the Pinkerton Detective Agency and be stationed in Georgia for the present.
One of the most precious offerings for weddings cut glass shines on the sideboard. Rich brilliant and radiant, each piece is hand crafted in latest patterns and extreme ware. Prices are extremely low for high class goods at F.A. Robinson & Son 322 Main Street.
Smith a prominent newspaper man of Wheeling wed Miss Roberts, Bellaire Ohio, in a quiet Sunday ceremony performed by Rev. J. S. Robinson at Chapline Street. The couple, joined after the ceremony, are in Pittsburgh and will reside in Wheeling thereafter.
The Thompson Music Company relocates to the north end of Glen Bik bridge and opens a display of musical instruments for the holidays. The store promises a up to date assortment and invites customers to visit before Christmas presents.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces reduced rate tourist tickets on sale at principal offices covering destinations in Alabama Florida Louisiana Mississippi New Mexico North Carolina Texas Havanas Cuba and Nasau. For details contact a Baltimore and Ohio agent.
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