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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1908
Page
3
A large padded van is reported built for transporting goods from the Por Vine Mousehold area. The vehicle features reinforced insulation and secure side compartments designed to safeguard valuable merchandise during transit. Local officials did not disclose the commissioning party.
Doan's Kidney Pills relieved a long standing kidney and back pain for J Straight of Mannington West Virginia. He reported dull constant pain in the loins and stiffness upon rising. Purchase through Fonter Milburn Co Buffalo New York and remember the name Doan's.
The annual meeting of the Home Bank for Savings shareholders in Clarksburg West Virginia will be held January 28 1908 at 11 oclock in the banking rooms on Third street to elect directors for the ensuing year. Also notices announce a drug store sale and transfers of licenses for sales of alcohol with hearings set January 17 1908.
Water Works of Clarkshung informs property owners of a discount on water rent for the quarter ending December 41 1807. A discount of six cents will be allowed on all bills presented before Sunday January 40. After that date no discount or reduction will be granted.
Notices announce annual and reminnual meetings for the Merchants National Bank of West Virginia at Claibelsburg and Bridgeport Bank in Bridgeport West Virginia. Meetings set for January 14 and January 21 1908 at 10am and 2pm to elect directors and conduct business. BeeBee Bee Bee syrup advertisement appears for coughs and colds.
An odd OCR fragment mentions WEAT MELODY FLOUR and a street scene with phrases about fresh fish and meat types. The readable text suggests a local advertisement or notice mentioning turkey, beef, and chicken, with unclear sourcing or vendor names. The fragment lacks coherent events or identities to anchor a full summary.
Reports from Elkins and surrounding areas include Elkins residents seeking care for a large bull and hogs aboard a steamer, updates on excursion plans to California, and personnel changes. Harry Wineburg returns from service. Lee Weymouth takes Fayette Sun post. S G Ringler plans a cigar factory in Elkins. May Fraser visits Elkins and will travel to Scotland via London and New York. Gov Dawson to speak on farming in Morgantown. Medical society formed in Randolph, Barbour and Tucker counties holds meeting.
In Columbus on January 7 the supreme court heard contempt of court charges against Tawson E. Emerson of Belmont County and former State Senator Austin of Toledo. The case centers on an allegedly fraudulent certificate admitting Austin to the bar.
Dr W H Holden of Wat Shee departs Monday for New York to enroll in a post graduate course at the New York Pom Graduate School for about four months or more. He recently formed a practice with Dr Tucker and will continue in training.
An adjourned meeting of the city council will be held in one council chamber at 10 o clock. The regular meeting was moved to this time and place after quorum reported for duty last Friday.
A portrait of the Grill Club with its strict etiquette and one long table. Members mingle over grilled bones and Scotch while debates on adventure versus practicality unfold. An elder member recalls eighteenth century rites and mock threats to illustrate changing norms.
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