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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1906
Page
2
The Clarksburg Telegram reports on steady trade in January 1960 and a peaceful municipal election. It praises orderly campaigns and notes general satisfaction with results. It also highlights prominent local officials, assessor W. D. Uip and coroner, and comments on political balance in Adamston and surrounding areas.
The West Virginia association prepares a grand county fair with extensive grounds and a premier half mile track. Officials promise top facilities, attract visitors from the state and neighboring counties, and emphasize mutual benefit for local citizens and supporting institutions.
A citizen notes disorder near the Main and Pike streets area by the river and riverbank. The report mentions a squat at Dike Street bridge and concerns about street safety as a new year approaches.
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In Adamston, Republicans won the town election by a walkover reflecting statewide GOP momentum. Theodore Reichert, named the happy Clarkehurs burher, celebrates the Adamston victory. Whiaker’s win suggests Cathunn county may see another dry year, as voters salute Recorder Carl Drummond per the Telegram.
Morning court proceedings recount arrests including Captain accused of riding a horse from the court to the pump station in a half day. Witnesses mock testimony and discussion of trial conduct follow, with hints of future hearings and legal education opportunities.
The GOOFREY CO. has been awarded multiple contracts to carpet and lay decorative floorings in Johnstown and nearby venues. Projects include stairs at the Corner saloon and a Fourth Street property owned by Frank Daly, plus work at Manhattan cafe, Swager hotel, and other sites in the city.
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