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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1904
Page
1
Reports allege a vast consolidation among wholesale houses in Central West Virginia. Many stories circulate about a major deal, but details lack solid footing and no firm conclusions emerge.
A garbled report alleges Arbuckle Brothers in connection with a broad wholesale network. It claims ties to Armstrong, Crislip, Day & Co and related groups, denying formal consolidation and noting ongoing disputes over property and control.
Unclear and fragmentary report describes sales of war items or ships, noting many purchases and prices. Mentions Captain WH J and names of youths, with references to Christiana War Grgte and a trip to Huling. Some figures imply prices and quantities, but details are damaged.
The Adamston Republican Party unveils a ticket led by 4G Southern for mayor with nominees Ad Bophe, Sahattey Tome, Andine Shafer, and Clarence Sxtor for council seats. The slate drew notable enthusiasm from party members and delegates.
The Farmers Bank inaugurates operations in a new building, describing a spacious, well appointed facility. Personnel and directors greet customers on opening day, with staff detailing services and hours.
A New Year’s reception was held Friday afternoon with a special service for officers, teachers, and parents. The program featured praise songs and a roll call honoring attendees, followed by a marriage license notice.
The Fair Directors gathered Friday afternoon to discuss issuing stockholders tickets for the coming fair. Elected officers and directors were listed, with B C Deniman as president and F W Haynie as vice president. several names appeared as officers and committee members.
The Knights of Maccabees initiated several new members including John A. McDonald Charles L. Smith OL Wright B Ormin and Jamies A McDonald C Showalter attended from urkersburg to witness the ceremony and officers were installed for the ensuing term.
Mrs. Mary Waters, about 70, living with Jim Waters on Waters street, was seriously hurt Friday morning at 10 near Kesler Hospital after a street accident. City authorities face blame for the poor street condition and possible damages.
The First Baptist Church held its year end business session on December 31 with Rev Moore giving a strong address. Reports showed membership rising from 40 to 408, total contributions near 3944.95 with 1080.69 for missions and benevolences, and year attendance of 6,028 averaging 123 weekly.
The article reports a deadly crush at a Chicago theatre, killing nearly seven hundred and injuring over four hundred. It notes intimate ties to Galesburg Illinois, including Mrs Guy Henry and her family, and describes months of mourning across the nation.
A labor ticket meeting will be held at Prigua Mt Adwaston at 7 30 o clock Monday The purpose is nominating a municipal ticket The slate lists William A Camp for mayor Olen W Planigan for president Vina Miller AB Coin Tony SM CO Price and George Criss for commissioners
City fathers plan to obtain a charter as alarms are to be sounded. Workmen install new fixtures at 357 Main Street Hall Building opposite Fourth Baker's Undergoing Store. the rooms are being joined to form a larger store. The proprietor plans to stock a wide selection and expects the showroom to open soon after carpentry is completed.
Core known as Lafty from Mongagtown visits the university town amid football and athletics chatter. The piece recalls a 1902 season with Curkisbang and highlights feints toward defending champions and the team’s standout players.
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