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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1903
Page
2
A fragment from the edition notes efforts to boost Telegram readership in Luis section, praising management and promising broader service. It cites state issues on judiciary pay and a proposed Salem to Clarksburg railway, highlighting hoped benefits for terminals and local residents amid a state auditor report on finances and development.
The auditor urges removal of evasions by foreign corporations, authorized charter surrenders, tax sale reforms, and a state funded railroad map. Proposes county costs for arrest and witness fees, uniform court costs, quarterly depa rtment balance reports, no multiplicity of appropriations, earlier sheriff audits, and discontinuing marriage death and birth reports to the auditor. The report also calls for remedial laws on forfeited lands and counties bearing some maintenance costs.
Guy McAtee believed the city needed excitement and acted alone to disturb the peace at a bar. Officers faced disruption as the night proceeded and McAtee was removed, with the rest of the night spent in the bar area under police watch.
An early report notes the sherif and deputies urged inquiring quorums for an upcoming grand jury, with many subpoenas issued and many served. The day and exact numbers remain unclear due to damaged text, but the process continues with numerous witnesses slated.
Deeds recorded show transfers: Rittenhouse to William Guston for one lot at Point Comfort. Lea Stout to T E B Gray for one lot at Broad Oaks. Charles Marrick to John Thomas and David George for one lot at Pola Comfort. Honor B McKinley to Lamer B Law with an interest in the Clarksburg and Salom Electric Railway franchise. Charles Moore to Clarksburg Supply Company. other entries mention lots on Cemetery Street city. John D Pickens to Hijod-Calks Company for tenet of can ite detrict.
A quirky review collection touts the program as one of the best attractions to appear locally. Excerpts praise the production's vivid stagecraft, emotional depth, and engaging mix of pathos and comedy. The show will run at the Grand Theatre on January 13.
The Chaperons will stage Thursday night January 15 with Mrack L. Perley’s opera company presenting Ida Didlant a humorous musical cowly variety. The cast includes Walter Jones Edd Redwig E S Motentie George K Henry Alvert Farrington and many more performers and dancers with scenic forge and costume displays.
Water Commissioner Clarkatiitz W Vis Jum warns all water counts due by January 1 1904 must be paid within five days or water will be shut off without further notice.
The article surveys Japanese fans and cultural items, detailing ornate forms and symbolism. It compares dress, fans, and courtly posture across eras, noting how attitudes toward royal dignity evolved. It also includes curious vignettes on everyday behavior and a playful astronomy section.
The Pittsburg Dispatch New Year number delights readers with 82 pages of events, results, and trusted information. It serves a broad audience across the district and stands as a valuable reference, praised as a premier edition by many in the community.
Baltimore & Ohio R R offers low fare round trips to Washington for January 22 and February 10 1905 with ten day return limit. Includes date of sale details, excellent train service and various coaches Parlor and sleeping cars. Tickets time of excursion and full information available from agents.
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