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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1907
Page
4
A fragmentary clipping mentions a quote about hell being easy to travel with one’s eyes, attributed to a philosophical voice. The garbled text references a city street and cultural notes, with partial phrases about wine and fire and a poetical line.
The piece discusses hobbies as wholesome habits that enrich life beyond work. It cites Ambassador Bryce urging inner pursuits, shares examples of a physician with a flourishing garden, a clerk who reads deeply, and a businessman who helps children, then notes good hobbies sustain health and character while criticizing wasteful ones. It also touches on Nugent’s immigration role and a mining inspection visit to Britain.
A newspaper piece argues government policy should favor importing skilled English speaking miners for West Virginia coal fields. It claims British miners’ experience reduces danger and helps harmony, predicting benefits for miners and operators while noting immigration concerns and the immigrants' impact on local labor.
The article notes efforts by Clarksburg authorities to shut down gambling dens with two raids already completed. It urges continued police action and hints at possible help from state authorities. It also highlights rising real estate values as the city moves forward, mentions a new acting mayor in San Francisco, and references a historical inquiry into offenses and crimes.
A Philadelphia feature announces White City Park events during Elks Week starting July 15 with capacity for 50 000 visitors and five cent trolley fare. It notes free admission for registered convention attendees and lists a memorial resolutions for Camp No 9 Woodmen of the World member I N Ramsay who died June 14. It cites promotional cures for pain from Dr Thomas Electric Oil at end.
A fragmented text appears to describe a wedding invitation involving Mr and Mrs Dayison and Mr and Mrs Darien. It mentions a church event, seating, and an invitation to attend, but many names and details are garbled. The readable parts suggest a social announcement for an upcoming ceremony and reception.
The unveiling of the memorial to Mrs Charity Prickett the first white woman to cross the Allegheny mountains will be held Saturday June 22 on Prickett Creek in this county. Attendees include Meade Post No 6 Grand Army of the Republic members and local residents.
Senator Foraker arrived at Xenia Ohio on the way to Wilberforce College to deliver an address. He received a generous reception, spoke briefly at the courthouse, then traveled three miles to the campus for the ceremony.
Spokane witnesses a serious collision near the Spokane bridge as a train wreck injures several passengers, with reports of multiple fatalities and numerous injuries across the unfortunate incident.
Professor Hikaneh Hulley will lead the Christian Endeavor prayer meeting at the Baptist church Friday night. The topic is "Passages From the Life of Moses" based on Hebrews 11 23 to 29. Attendees are urged to study the topic carefully and participate.
The body of an unknown woman about six feet tall, weighted by lead and tied at the waist, was recovered from the lake. Police believe the death resulted from self harm.
Geo W Swiger transfers 1.66 acres of coal in the Coal district to John C Brooks. Arthur K Thorn transfers 1 lot in Locust street city to Aquilla Erle. Heldreth transfers 12 acres of coal in Engle district to M J Anderson. George T Duncan transfers 1 lot on Lee Street city to John A Shinn. Torturing vezema eptends... Donats Ointment advert claims quick relief from spreading itch.
Parcel of names listed including Rufus B Richardson Emmi Coole Harry G Peet and Jeni b Fabian. Reference to next week in the Intreek af the Japanese Art gate at 405 West Main Street. Strawberries and cream at the Gow MR hired Thursday evening.
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