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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1908
Page
3
Ad for Bees Laautive Cough Syrup promising a guaranteed cure for coughs, hoarseness, whooping cough, and chest troubles. Claims ease for children and rapid relief, with endorsement by Hf Burke and Kentio loz. Note: OCR junk distorts some words.
Homer W Williams announces he will not seek re election as Circuit Clerk of Harrison County. He thanks the Bar and voters for their support and says he will retire from office to return to active law practice after six years in the clerkship. He emphasizes pride in service but chooses to resume private practice.
Col and Mrs Thomas B Seely announce invitations to a wedding reception on Wednesday March eighteenth from eight to eleven at 44 West Pike Street Clarksburg. The ceremony is at 2:30 p.m. with immediate family present, followed by dinner and an evening reception. The Woman's Civic Club meets at Waldo Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock with a program on Children's Leagues conducted by several members.
European doctors inquire about an American external remedy for skin diseases touted as immediate relief and permanent cures. The D D D Company of Chicago replies that the cream is a wintergreen-based topical blend with glycerine and other plants. A testimonial from Mrs. E B Pyne of East Pittsburgh claims a 16 year cure after using D D D. Local notices mention Wells & Haymaker in Main Street and Samuel A. Elliott of McAlpin among others. a brief social snippet notes town happenings and names several residents.
The funeral for W. H. Parks, 75, who died at his daughter’s home in Lost Creek, will be held Wednesday at 10:20 a.m. in Cairo. The Rev. Snyder will officiate. burial in the family cemetery. Survived by two daughters and four sons: Mrs. O. M. Griffith, Lost Creek. Mrs. Mary Russell, Richwood. James, Nathan, Jones, Cairo. Martin, Adamston. He served in the Sixth Virginia Regiment during the Civil War.
There will be a special convocation of Hermann Town No. 6, A L D and A. M. at 7:30 this evening for work and instruction. All members are requested to be present.
Republican voters in Clarksburg West Virginia are notified of a March 36 1908 primary from 1 to 7 pm to select candidates for mayor police clerk treasurer school and other offices. Names of ward commissioners listed. filings due March 13 1908 noon with secretary at Council Chamber. Also license application hearing set April 6 1908 for Ella Speluman at Junction Hotel and Heymann Brewing building.
A garbled OCR passage discusses cough germs multiplying in inflamed membranes and air pollution affecting cold spread. It mentions substitutes to block or reduce transmission and references unnamed individuals and places in a distorted, unclear way.
For sale or rent a large new house with modern amenities. Owner leaving city, includes computer bath room and 150 feet frontage yard. Near streetcar lines, three porches, good well water. Call Bell 1923 or write Carrington 3 Taylor Clarksburg WV. Also for sale a cooking range $3.50 bed and springs $2 spade rake and hoe $1.50.
Pittsburg lawyer T G Altixerry writes to relatives and plans to attend to female business matters.
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