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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1903
Page
2
A fragmented report discusses the long standing principles guiding a large body of men at reorganization time. It notes presiding elder offices, appointment methods, duties, and governance, with references to past controversy now quiet. The sketch promises to continue with details on the elder's administration.
Long excerpt outlines Rev Dr Fullerton’s thirty years in the West Virginia Methodist ministry, focusing on his term as presiding elder of Parkersburg district. It recalls district geography, membership, travel duties, illness, a Ireland visit, and notes on the role and suitability of presiding elders amid church politics and local issues.
Quarantine declared against Enterprise and Virope due to suspected smallpox like disease. Residents from these areas must present medical certificates proving no exposure before entering Shinnoston. Also announces Salem Terminal Traction Company franchise application for Clarksbury street railway, with public hearing set for August 7, 1903.
Mabel Bishop of Johnstown underwent a serious operation at Harrison County Hospital after a precarious admission. Doctors faced great difficulty to render aid as the patient recovered in the medical facility. Also advertised are liver stimulants and remedies offered by G. C. Stone and Dr Harper’s office via Clarksburg Transfer Company on Pike Street.
Frank Bower, the efficient bookkeeper at Traders National Bank, departed Friday for his Thurmont Maryland home for a two to three week break. Also noted is praise for Mir Ronster as a diligent official deserving a vacation. An accompanying reader letter extols Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with a testimonial of rapid relief after long suffering, purchased from Geo O Blane and J Lynch & Co at reduced summer prices.
M D Stuart buys and sells horses at his large Tradersley barn behind Central Presbyterian Church, near the former Clarksburg Transfer location. He plans to keep a steady inventory and will take a few boarders at the burs.
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