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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1906
Page
2
The Daily Telegram, a Clarksburg W V Republican paper, lists staff and subscription rates and notes distribution points and ad copy deadlines. The piece shifts to a legislative debate and personal testimony about a bill, with quotes about education and a mother’s illness, highlighting public reception and moral argument surrounding the measure.
Fragmentary text discusses West Virginia sentiment on donations and federal influence with mentions of Washington representatives, parliamentary tone, and alleged political positions. The garbled passage references policy, commerce, and constitutional issues without coherent details or clear outcomes.
A Wheeling Register editorial laments deserters from U S recruiting ships, noting arrests in Hunt Gidon and five recent cases. It urges youths to learn real sailor or soldier life before joining, detailing rough training and broken promises, and questions the value of desertion risks.
A fragmentary discussion shows Lyvueinys opposed to dancing and extents of penalties. Churches denounce modern amusements while clashing with youthful behavior and concerns about morality, purity, and future reputations.
Joli and Clink of Fairmont, noted cooperators, have been seen on a business visit. The brief mention notes their presence in town for professional relations and local matters.
Dr McCarty, an inmate at the comity jail, attempted suicide by hanging in his cell using improvised cords but was interrupted by Turnkey Ramsey who seized the gear. He has since behaved well and seems unlikely to harm himself again. McCarty is from Point Marion, recently staying in shore.
In Lewis County a barnyard fence dispute between Mrs Susan Tule and her husband and the Methodist church reached the Supreme Court. The court upheld a twelve foot fence on the property line, dismissing other actions. The ruling preserves the fence subject to the parties' agreement.
Deeds recorded show transfers including Ed Bromer to A M Gaeter and John Ps Cirter for 1 interest in a parcel, Labbie Bross to Tol A Tatton for a lot in Alin Vista, and Grasselli to West End Land Company with John K Post for a hut. City net to W C Borne.
Mabel Brannon was arrested Wednesday night by Constables Guy Ménritt and Lee Coffman and brought before Justice Mg 8 on a charge of conducting a house of bad repute in Alta Vista. She recently left the hospital and her cast was continued until January 84. A neighbor swore out the warrant.
A.J. Smiallywood a general merchant describes two years of dull aching in the hip and back relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills and Doan's Ointment from Wells Haymaker's drugstore. He reports improved strength, relief from itching hemorrhoids, and urges universal knowledge of these preparations. Price 60 cents. Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo NY selling agents for United States. Remember the name Doan's.
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