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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1907
Page
5
Help wanted ad seeks a manager for a local branch. The Morris Wholesale House, Cincinnati, is referenced as the origin and contact point for applications. Include address, reference notation, and clear instructions for response.
Notice states Myrtle L. Williams seeks transfer of license to sell spirits at retail for the remainder of 1907 at 227 West Pike Street, Clarksburg. Hearing set by City Council for June 21, 1907. Clerk Will H. Cole signs. Fiduciary matters include administrators Findley and Comer, with James N. Davis as county accounts commissioner.
The North View U B Church Juniors festival drew a large crowd last Saturday night with music by McClung’s band. Mrs Melville Davidson Post and Mrs Whitelaw Reid were noted for hosting and presenting Miss Marcarila Drexel to King Edward’s court. Lafayette hall dance featured Prof Elers band and festive refreshments. The Cheleday Sunday school plans a social at Pike and Chestnut streets Thursday evening with a small admission fee.
In Waltate, South Penn Oil Company reports No. 8 on the O.3 Ritter farm and No.5 on W. C. Fowler farm, 25 feet into the stray with no off areas. Mud Lick Run Sardis district sees McDermott Company drilling 1,400 feet on N. Haybert farm. Rock Camp Fun AB Bras & Co drill 1,200 feet on Giffard farm as northeast Wallace pool extension expected. Little Ten Mile Creek Groves Rowland begin test on M. P. Dyn farm. Sams Run Grant district Hope Natural Gas starts on Wit. om West farm, Raven Carbon drilling No.4 on W. B McWhort farm.
Mayor Crile presided as seven cases occurred in the regular police court session. Rosa Black, Hawkins, and James Walfeman faced disorderly conduct and theft allegations after an incident on Glen Birde Ridge. White man paid fines and costs. Rosa pleaded not guilty and had bond set. Fred Anderson was charged with being disorderly at his Clay Street home and posted bond for arraignment. Cline Jackson, the dope-fender, was picked up and fined $15 plus costs for vagrancy. remained jailed until money paid. John Preston and Frank Modypaugh forfeited drunkenness costs. A birthday party for Miss Eom Coles and Mr. Frank Kent’s guests were noted. Four-month-old Peter Gercle died from whooping cough. funeral announced. T. A. Laffay and Mrs. Charles Ogden were in town. Cheney took an oath regarding firm partnership. Catarrh Cure advertised with a $100 note. The fragment ends with a garbled line about the Paris for constipation.
A misprint corrected notice states famous band INNIS will perform here on June 10 at the baseball park under the auspices of the Mercato club. The band will also play in Fairmont that afternoon and en route from Cincinnati to another engagement at Tannestown exposition in the evening.
Graves are decorated as Knights of Pythians Lod. No. 49 conduct memorial ceremonies Sunday afternoon, visiting graves of the dead and paying respects. The Rev. H. G. Allardson led prayers at the funeral of A. S. Celys, with Harry Willett of Huntington visiting relatives.
An old medical testimonial describes severe kidney ache and back pain at 36 Elk Street Clarkburg West Virginia. The user recalls relief after using Down's Kidney Pills, claiming repeated attacks ceased with continued use and urging readers to buy from Foster Milburn Co New York as US agents.
An advertisement claims Herpig aide scalp antiseptic stops hair loss by killing the germ at the root and cleansing the scalp. It recounts a Maryland Block resident who went from entirely bald to a thick head in six weeks, and offers samples via The Herpleide Go Detroit with a price of two steep-av consecutive dollars 1.08.
A local ad promotes Davis's Perfect Fitting Shoes claiming improved foot comfort at low prices. The store emphasizes a large selection, single low price, and a family foot fitter with a first class repair department.
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