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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1907
Page
2
A collage of health ads touts Preventics candy cold cure tablets, Foley’s Kidney Cure, Foley’s Honey and Tar cough remedy, and Urino Luxative Fruit Syrup, all sold by Sturm & Wilson on South Third Street. The copy promises pneumonia and bronchitis prevention, kidney disease avoidance, and gentle laxative action, urging refunds if cures fail.
A hotel offers an additional ice cream serving at Hotel Waldo daily from noon until midnight, expanding guest options during the day.
Three men faced Mayor Pro Tempore William H. Cole for a morning audience after being found drunken on the street. Tobe Frum received three days in jail for failure to pay fines and costs, Mike Leonard paid the fine, and Sem McGinty’s punishment was suspended on leaving the city.
Frank E. Tibbetts spent last night in Fairmont on business. Greenlawn Cemetery is now open with perpetual care lots priced and available. Inquiries can be directed to P. H. Koblegard, President, T. J. Lynch, Secretary, or L. Lee Farley on site.
George Brandon aged 19 of Jacksonburg was struck by a train near his hometown and seriously hurt. He was taken to Kessler hospital with two fractures of the skull, leg wounds, and facial cuts. He was alone and cannot recall the accident.
Clarksburg owners have signed five players to contracts as a start for a pool team to reach the first division. More signings are expected in the coming days as President Welch cites his extensive knowledge to find top ball players for next April. Misses Hettle Washington Jackson and Flora Ruffin will wed tonight at Water Street Church with a musical program. J K Richards attends funeral in Hanton, Massachusetts, for a grandfather.
In Petersburg on January 30 M Guidema, governor of the political prison in Vasil Ostrom suburb, was shot and killed. The assassin, a youth of about eighteen, dressed as a workman, fired and fled. The incident shocked authorities and heightens security concerns.
The schedule for cars on the interurban line between Fairmont and Clarksburg begins on Monday morning. Southbound service changes take effect as listed, with adjusted times and stops for the new timetable.
Harrison county residents participate in the Fairmont Times vote contest with Genevieve Haymaker receiving top mention as a leading entrant.
Hapgoods announces a new Fairmont vicinity branch in a Burg, West Virginia to interview employers seeking competent bakers and other positions. Frank A. Willison of Oak Hall Building Rooms and office in charge invites calls and visits for more details.
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