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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1903
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text reflects a period newspaper page with scattered commentary on duty, wages, and professional conduct. It discusses hotel and game-law issues, wage increases for workers, collective action, and calls for cooperation between operators and creators while noting evolving public sentiment.
The piece urges cordial relations between operators and miners, promotes home enterprises for community value, and argues against prolonged defects in new ventures. It critiques the Democratic party’s push for a non partisan judiciary while noting past district politics and calls for bipartisan selection of capable judges.
Lewis F. Deem, long associated with Derwacher’s store, departed last night for Glarksburg to assume charge of a shoe department at a large firm. He is accompanied by Wal Lake McDougle, who will join the same company. Parkersburg Sentinel reports local shop news including repairs by Dr. Glen fie.
Florence Rittenhouse died last Friday at Passavant hospital in Pittsburg from injuries. Her remains returned to the city Sunday and were laid to rest Monday at Elk View Cemetery. Reared by George Wolfe of West Milford, she had worked at Broadus Institute and left behind a sister at Benjamin Brown Stout’s home.
The local typographical union will meet tonight at the Swayer hotel to discuss routine business. The union meets on the first Monday night each month and contains twenty two members from the city’s newspapers and print shops.
A single drunkenness case opened the morning’s police court session. The mayor presided and the defendant received a 4.00 fine with five days in jail for nonpayment. He may work on the street during the term.
The city ministers will convene Monday afternoon at 2 o clock in the Y M C A parlors to discuss issues of public interest. Rev H G Richardson will present a paper at the gathering.
Broaddus College resumes next Wednesday with Principal E. Swartz forecasting a record term. Students return from holidays as several new enrollees join the institution in what officials deem a highly promising session.
The family of John D. Wheeler expresses heartfelt thanks to the people of Johnston and surrounding area for good service and tender sympathy during the death of husband and brother. They assure all favors were deeply appreciated and not soon forgotten. Wire Ayn Stires.
Stirn and Co druggists advertise Lyots celebrated candles sold exclusively by GD at 340 Saint Street. The notice, dated December 22, mentions limited availability.
A fragmentary tale describes a healer using herbs and a physician who tests smells and bleeding cures. It recounts a patient recovering after herbal decoctions and cautions against dismissing traditional remedies. A second anecdote covers an American professor’s eclipse superstition and a negro servant’s chickens predicting the sun’s dimming.
A 19th century discussion highlights women as successful farmers. Virginia Meredith argues feminine attention to detail aids domestic agriculture. She cites examples from partners and farms showing women managing cattle and ventures, with men often supportive in work settings.
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