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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1907
Page
5
A local advertises table of choice silks priced at 39c 50c 65c and 75c with savings on waist or snit fabrics. Finer silks offered at 69c, previously 85c to 1.00 yard. The store invites all women nearby to view outfits or request samples and place orders if distant.
From Terra Hatta Indiana to Sanford the Big Four line train wreck killed twenty four and injured many. In Washington DC officials say no government action will be taken on the fanning by Governor Swarthout of Florida to withdraw forces from Winston. The Thaw case advances as his agreement with Republicans on a Brownsville resolution seeks a senate inquiry into military affairs without challenging the President's right to discharge soldiers.
Ex Governor Higgins deteriorates in Olpan New York with a weak heart and inability to take nourishment. Family remains at his bedside except for his eldest son in California. President Roosevelt is kept advised on the condition.
R Hickman, formerly with Bacon and Dudley, resigns from that wholesale house to resume his old post as a conductor with the Fairmont and Clarksburg Traction Co. The company notes high demand for good men and expresses happiness at his return.
A Tuesday afternoon gathering at 60 Mulberry Street, Leatherbury, features a program by Mrs. Virgil Highton on art and services, with Mrs Norval Medirty representing the General Federation. The event includes talks by Mrs J W Brown and others, focusing on monthly discussions and reform themes.
Reading of a charter to limit telegraph and telephone operators to eight hours, a bill to prevent drinking ignorance, and a negotiable instruments measure were all read first or second time. A senate bill to amend law changing Seventh district court times went to second reading and passed under suspension. In the house Craig of Pleasants announced an insurance committee appointment.
In Folsom district South Penn Oil Co. completed No. 58 on the Genie Robinson farm with a shot and lifted production to 50 barrels daily. In Smithfield district the firm is testing between the fourth and fifth sand at No. 37 on the L. G Robinson farm. On Tenmile creek the No. 2 on the Bithu Shahan farm is completed in the cordon and expected to produce 25 to 30 barrels per day.
Department matters in Washington announce postmasters appointed in Wayne County Caezio B Preston Friars Hill Greenbrier County H F Dancy Suter Wetzel County Robert E L Morris Winona Fayette County William Horrocks Fred R Owens regular Charles W Owens substitute and a rural carrier vote No 3 at Shadyville.
County clerks report 140 percent marriage rate for Harrison County in the year. One hundred nineteen females aged 20 and over were married with fourteen males in that group. Forty four percent of married females were 25 to 30 years old. no marriages occurred between 55 and 70, and only one was over 70. Recapitulation for 14 ag follows.
Cohen's orchestra and J C Mc Clellan will furnish music at a public reception at the Palace Furniture and Piano Company store tonight from to 10 o clock. The orchestra will play and Prof McClellan along with other players will provide piano music. The company extends a cordial invitation to all patrons and the public.
A large cast of 150 Clarksburg youths presents the tale of America at the Grand Opera House Tuesday night January 29. The show features Indian dances, grotesque ballets, butterfly and fairy performances, with L O T M members praised for organizing and guiding the effort. Admission ranges from 10 to 35 cents.
Interurban service between Clarksburg and Fairmont remains suspended with no progress on clearing slides between Shinnston and Middleton. Service to Shinnston and Fairmont to Everson and back unchanged from yesterday. The periodical health ad follows, promoting Burdock Blood Bitters as a blood purifier.
Land transfer notes show parcels including 18 acres and 87 acres in Shinneton Eagle district involving Ells Sitter Robert Avherstt Martha Jargiv Simpeon Alatrict John Aaheratt Leclade Smith and Haney Ulaville. Public record entries list parties and approximate acreage with mentions of North Shinneton Improvement Development Company.
Dr Grove the druggist, Tepa Went, is undergoing treatment in hospital following an attack. Patrols report injuries but no further details are available. The incident remains under investigation by local authorities.
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