Prominent speakers and events urged for Clarksburg
An Evening Echo urges embracing opportunities to hear noted men and women in Clarksburg including the Rev. James R. Worden and the Gamble concert company. The piece praises local leaders and calls for broader exposure to culture, education, and enlightenment while critiquing rail fare practices and state expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Baptist General Association
Clarksburg
James R. Worden
Gamble Concert Company
Ohr
Beneft
Morgantown Chronicle Slams Two Cent WV Rail Rate
The Morgantown Chronicle criticizes the claim by the railroads of West Virginia that a two cent fare exists. The piece argues the paper’s readers deserve accurate information on railroad pricing and transportation policy.
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Mey
West Virginia
Morgantown
Crematory Scandal Calls for City Investigation
A civic alarm follows reports of mismanagement at the crematory. A council inquiry is urged to examine daily operations, staffing changes, and billing while seeking to ensure proper use and revenue. Emphasis is placed on enforcing sanitary laws and clarifying why service has lagged.
Snow and mud stain Baltimore Street in Clarksburgh
Clarksburgh furniture and advertising fragments describe a snow covered city with a murky Baltimore Street system turning black as it drains into mud. Dewitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills are sold by local outlets while a 250 box weekly treatment is pitched. Nearby stalls are listed with vendors such as B. Allen and O. R. Odall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Street
Dewitt
Stone & Mercer
City laws and creminatory duty clash with daily work
A critic ridicules city leaders for forcing the crematory to operate daily while the street department rests. The writer mocks religious and civic rhetoric, noting Charleston papers complain of vice near Clarksburg while ignoring broader corruption and vice districts in their own towns.
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Charleston
Clarksburg
Capitol
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Clarksburs
Maier
Fike News
An Evening Echo
Jamestown
New York
Wheeling
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Fitch
W. A. MacCorkie
A. B. Fleming
Staw
Virgil A. Lewis
United States
Stephen B. Elkins
G. W. Atkinson
A.B. White
Mr. Staunton
Iuleg Ty
Thore
Dawson
Lfe
Thealis
India
Salem
Lonsdale Cambric
Maslin Petticoats
Manchester
Clarksburgh
B. Allen
West Main Street
O. R. Odall
Jold
Home Bank For Savings
W, VA
John J. Rubl
Frank C. Gaylord
M. J. Francis
James T. Drady
John L. Rubh
J. W.tracey
John Koblegard
W. T. Byrd
M. J. Francis John H. Clifford
P. H. Koblegard
R. N. Koblegard
J. W. Williams
R. G. Altizer
Main St
C. P. Stout
Bell
Stout’s
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Traders Alley
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Pike ST
Clarksburg, W. VA
Parkersburg
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Clarksburg Brewing Company
Lowndes Savings Bank & Trust Co
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