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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1911
Page
7
Dr. H. V. Varner offers a 35.00 reward for the arrest and conviction of the person who stole an Oliver Typettter from his office on the night of April 27.
In a practice game at Union Park the Clarksburg Regulars defeated the Yanigans. Regulars won in the fifth on an error by Skidmore, with Danley delivering strong pitching and solid Yanigans defense. Season opens next Sunday with Fairmont at Union Park, Hunt of last year’s West Virginia league to pitch for Fairmont.
May 1 at Lumbsport, two Enterprise based aggregations clashed with the local team in the frat baseball season opener. The home squad won decisively 16 to 3 as practice limited play and a curious schedule added oddities to the event.
The article reports a forthcoming big wheel trophy race in West Virginia with shooters and contenders including Peter Cartridge Company participants. Contenders include John Phillips of Fairmont and others aiming to claim a silver trophy. The event occurs after the moot intermission with plans for a solid silver water cup and permanent possession to be contested this year among three winners.
Washington May 1 The Senate confirmed EO Harwood for Steerefield postmaster after debate with former Senators Stott opposing and Burgiss backing the appointment. The nomination passed without opposition. Albert S Winter was also confirmed as postmaster at Moundsville with no opposition.
Marriage licenses have been issued to Robert D. Skawhan and Fattle M. Beaver and William W. Rift and Flossie B. Gump. Transfers show multiple parcels traded among owners in Clark and Simpson districts, Stealey Heights, Clay district, and Highland.
A dated testimonial from Soreran of Rutland Street Baltimore praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female troubles. The ad urges young girls to use the remedy for painful periods and related symptoms, promising relief and health restored.
Boggs & Buhl on the North Side Pittsburgh offer 100 dozen towels and Turkish bath towels in heavy extra long fringe units. Towels run 15 cents each, fringe is disliked by many buyers, and the listing highlights 45 inch length and substantial quality from the local store.
The notice touts modern home construction and customized finishes. It invites buyers to select lots at original prices and mentions contracts let for three new houses with more to begin soon in Colonial Heights.
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