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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1903
Page
2
A city meeting critiques saloon sales on Sundays and the mayor's plan to hire extra officers. Warnings about enforcement, corruption, and duties of the committee surface amid calls for stricter action and a strengthened Sunday sales crackdown.
Reports say a wire fault halted services on the M R Division causing trains to transfer at several points. Train from Weston returned to Wee ton and the Weston to Fairwint run was affected with service expected to resume after repairs. crews report fresh activity at Addison and Pickens as lines adjust after the incident.
Beauchamp church schedules outline Sunday services across denominations. Regular worship continues with ministers delivering sermons. Central Presbyterian and Christ Episcopal list evening events. Special lectures at the Y M C A by the visiting Christian reformer, and juvenile missionary activities accompany a day of diverse observances.
Catholic Church announces services at the Mt Hwemileter Conception church with morning rites and Sunday offerings. Denier, the pastor, leads and directs parish activities and alternate arrangements for a 2 pm session.
A handwritten, fragmented testimonial describes a customer using Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism with a claim of cure. The text references a store incident, a payment, and a customer named Geo. O Stories, with unclear dates and details.
John Arnot 4 Vig Aurley sumo armed with a pistol, threatened Pat Glanes in a corner saloon at Fourth and Pike Street. He did not fire, was restrained, and later appeared before Mayor Crile, receiving a $10 fine and costs with an option to appeal. Two other cases heard alongside included minor fines.
Rev T S Walk travels to Nubville Tennessee to join an entertainment committee for the next general conference of the STK. West Virginians push to hold the event in their state in nine years, with Dallas and other sites considered by the committee. Meantime Dr King’s New Discovery is praised for coughs and throat troubles with testimonials and trial bottles offered.
Slim attendance marked the session as no major actions occurred. Delegates failed to represent several ideations and did not participate fully. The council plans to reconvene next Friday at the usual venue.
General Conference notes an event in August from the 21st to the 27th with Rev. Le Gardiney as the president and D. D. Platts of Wisconsin as corresponding secretary, promising an engaging Geom program and a pleasant time for visitors. Hugh Sarvis, visitors to the Pope's Banking and related business, is in File Milford on business.
Lockwood proprietor of Lockwood's bargain store follows Telegram advice by cleaning and fortifying his backroom yard. He burned accumulated waste, dug, raked, and planted vines and towers, transforming a heap of boxes into a small garden. A call for merchants to emulate this tidy, healthful conduct amid cholera fears. Chamberlains Cholera and Worm Thoes Remedy offered by Geo. C. Stone as a reliable preventive.
A garbled report notes Mre D S Guthrie hitting duns on a news stand and implies a failed operation at a hospital in San Mor fia. The message suggests the wild work did not wall?
A student from Burbinge reports four to five years of persistent coughing and claims dramatic relief after using Chamberlains Cough Remedy. The advertisement touts the remedy as a permanent cure and notes it is sold by Geo C. Stone.
Friday evening saw store proprietors closing earlier than planned due to crowding and loud boos. Reports mention a quick arrest and reference to medical issues, with Bucklen's Arniva Salve aiding relief for piles and inflammation.
Notice announces rental of M D Stuart Livery Barn after May 1 in Traders alley near Dental Presbyterian area. Describes stable, feeders, water, and property readiness. One seat available with privileges for three or four years. Apply at 4 West Main Street.
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