Tas Seating and Peper in Goats at Daily Telegram
Local reform talk and politics surface in Clarksburg dispatches. Reports note concerns over theater advertising, the Two Renaissance in public policy, and opposition to a two cent fare plan. The Young Men’s Christian Association plans a lecture tour featuring Geattor Tilman in Parkersburg amid contested reception by local papers.
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THE
Daily Telegram
Peper
Parkersburg
Geattor Tilmans
Eniess
Tillman
Democratic State Committee
Charleston
Uncivilized America by Julen Terry sparks tour debate
The article recalls Julen Terry’s claim that her United States tour centers on a “civil deed part” bounded south by Washington and west by Chicago. It labels her view of western and southern people as uncivilized, while noting Los Angeles Atlanta and Savannah residents hold equal or greater refinement. It argues population size and access shape patronage and defends west south culture as equal to eastern sophistication.
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Julen Terry
United States
Washington
Chicago
Capot
Los Angeles
Atlanta
Savannah
New York City
Wisling
South
West
Dellave
Timannerea
Vulger
Terry
Elevating Taste Shows New York Opera Boom
Musically inclined New Yorkers are embracing high culture with the opening of Hammerstein's Manhattan grand opera house drawing diverse patrons beyond the Metropolitan. Although some predicted failure, time proves room for two brand opera houses and a shift toward higher quality entertainment amid mediocre road productions.
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New York
Hammerstein
Manhattan Grand Opera House
Prince
Metropolitan
Opera House
Himas
Moultins Thomaser
New York City
Opera Howes
Manhattan
Wich
Glen Elkalne mire body search spurs harsh editorials
News notes explain that dredges and dynamite would probe the Bailimor street quagmire for Clara Binck from Harrison county Jail escape but a Telegram denial questions the effort as the bog appears bottomless. Governor Dawson urges Capitol rebuilding with a push for a more suitable city than Charleston. The Fairmont Times agrees with the sentiment.
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Glen Elkalne
Bailimor Street
Clara Binck
Harrison County
Dawson
Charleston
Kanawha
Fairmont Times
Bland Campaign Ties to Tax Laws Stirring Debate
Bland of Lewis county faces claims his campaign rests on supporting new tax laws. Democratic tents and the State committee met as Bland appeared unsettled. McGraw and his benchmen allegedly attempted to restrain Bland with party power, signaling internal party tensions.
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Bland
Lewis County
State Committee
Niens
McGraw
Hie
City Weather Becomes City Cheer In Silvery Linings
The note urges loners on street corners to face the gutters as exclamations of tobacco juice drift by. It promises future brighter skies for Clarkaburgers despite weeks of soggy weather, urging cheer among men and women, especially women.
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Clarkaburgers
West Virginia faces tax bill hit on bachelors
If the proposed bill passes, many eligible young men in Clarksburg will need to find ways to avoid the levy, prompting concerns over the impact on residents and local expectations.
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West Virginia
Clarksburg
Clarksburg Brewing Company
Legislative committee names listed for various topics
A fragmented OCR list presents lawmakers by topic from Our Own Legislators. It names Talbott Thorn Ashburn Kidd Mesurg Ballard Lattwich McKown White Forman Silver and others, with committees on medicines sanitation penitentiary labor forfeited lands public printing militia immigration agriculture enrolled bills railroads public library education mines and mining public buildings and humane institutions finance claims and grievances judiciary roads and navigation counties and municipal corporations privileges and elections and insurance.
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Stessrs
Whyte
Hicks
Thorn
Montgomery
Hatfeld
McKown
Campbell
Mesaru
Cossiu
Marshall
Bine
White
Fisher
Messie
Bullard
Leftwich
Blue
Forman
Talbott
Santos
Hatfield
Silver
Littlepage
Masars
Ashburn
Cossin
Mesere
Rsh
Bailey
Mareshall
Baker
Little Page
Kidd
Messra
I Gartlan
Miller
Stiver
Mesers
Gurthum
Haxtett
Santee
Gartian
Hill
Meessrs
Ballard
Gartinn
Messrs
Hazlett
Baker, Eftwich
Hicks, Johnson
Another Coal Mine to Be Opened Near Lumberport
A lease closed by Uniontown parties with R. Griffin and A. J. Spler for about sixty acres of coal near Lumberport. The venture promises an active start with a modern plant to operate the property. The deal was handled by I. Keith and W. C. Wamsley. lessees’ names are not public.
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R. Griffin
A. J. Spler
Lumberport
I. Keith
W. C. Wamsley
Good oil well on Indian run in Tenmile district
On Indian run in Tenmile district W J Rowland & Co reported a welter producer at No 3 on the Gordon sand. From Saturday morning to Sunday evening the well flowed 90 barrels and had not been shot. Haney farming a welter producer expected when first drilled.
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Indian Run
Tenmile District
His County
W. J. Rowland & Co
Haney
Noan's Ointment Touted By Mayor Gerrett
Hon John R Gerrett mayor of Girfield reports suffering from itching piles until using Noan's Ointment, which he says cured him permanently.
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Noan
John R. Gerrett
Gir
Local Produce Market Prices Summary
Local produce market prices listed include country butter 50c per lb, creamery butter 46c, Irish potatoes 0, sweet potatoes 40c per peck, apples 1.20 per basket, cranberries 6d, celery 100 stalks, cabbage 2c, canning pears 20c per peck, country onions 40c per peck, chicken 78c and 18c, turkeys 26c and 23c dressed, 14c undressed, onions 40 and 50c per quart.
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Oyatera
West Virginia Wesleyan Spring Term Opens March 13 1907
The West Virginia Wesleyan College announces its spring term from March 13 to June 18 1907. A new modern building with enhanced facilities supports courses across disciplines including regular, preparatory, normalengineering music commercial elocution and art with new spring courses for prospective teachers. The conservatory of music under Prof Henson offers broad offerings and the campus provides ample housing. The school rests on Christian auspices in a town free of saloons. Catalogues and information are available from President Wier Buckhannon Buckhannon W V.
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West Virginia Wesleyan
College Calla
Erm
Furnitura
Eduica Uonal
Conservatory of Mush
Henson
Wier
Buckhaynon
W. Va
Prevailing Grain Market Prices Listed for 1M Lots
Prices shown for wholesale and retail grain including Wheat No 2 Red Winter at 1.00 and 82 wholesale per 1M units, No 1 White at 42 1 2 percent wholesale, Hay No 1 Timothy at 19.76 wholesale and 25.00 total, with other grades and totals noted.
Shinneton Development and Related Property Transfers Listed
Curtis E Pranty transfers to John L Har ter one jot in Glen Bik and Shinneton Development Co sells five lots to Samuel B Davis. Ernest Meyert to C B Pranty one jot, Wilsonburs. James E Williams to Perry C Williams and M F Snider one third interest in a lot. Curtis E Pranty to Ernest L Myers one lot in Glen ENk.
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Curtis E. Pranty
John L. Harter
Glen Bik
Shinneton Development Co
Samuel B. Davis
Shinneton Ernest
Meyert
C. BE. Pranty
Wilsonburs
James E. Williams
Perry C. Williams
M. F. Snider
Lot
Ely
Ernest L. Myers
Glen Enk
Court Session Ends With Fine and Short Jail Time
In a morning court, Tom Suiliger of Omeery a Medoua was arrested for drunkenness. He was fined $3 under city ordinance and, unable to pay, jailed for three days at The Pit, the police nickname for the city lock-up.
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Mararat
Polles Court
Untia
Tom Suiliger
Omeery
Medoua
Howe
Pert Inda
Drinkeones
Costa
Death of a Child in Point Comfort at 18 Months
George E. Raymond aged eighteen months, son of William Raymond, Point Comfort, died Wednesday at 6 am after illness. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm at parents home with interment in local cemetery. Baptist General Association adjourns quarterly sessions. missionary work emphasized. Harvey F. Smith at federal court in Parkersburg. Acme Collecting Agency at 110 South Third Street offers quick collections.
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George E. Raymond
William Raymond
Point Comfort
Baptist Board
Baptist General Association of the State
Auction of a World’s Fair spectacle in Chicago prompt
A description of a dramatic performance linked to the World’s Fair in Chicago. The event is presented under the auspices of an organization, with admission prices listed as 50 and 20 cents. J B Sisson of Wheeling is noted among attendees handling business matters.
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Chicago
Yip
America
Gm Ger
T. W
J.B. Sisson
Wheeling
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Ian
Clarks
Myr
Batten
Felon
OUR Own
Legislators
Lowndes Savings Bank & Trust Co
Burdock
Will Meredith
Shinnston News
Tuller
Dean
Harvey F. Smith
Federal Court
Acme Collecting Agency
South Third Street
Home Bank For Savings
Clarksburg, W. VA
John L. Rabl
Frank C. Gaylord
M. J. Francis
James T. Drudy
John L. Ruhl
J. W. Tracey
John Koblegard
W. T. Byrd
M. J
Francis John H. Cifford
PH. Koblegard
Nkoblegard
J. W. Williama
R. G. Altizer
Samrha On
Abad
Christma
Capon
Meaia
Burke & Burke
West Pike St
Val Nited Woolen Mills
Pike ST
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