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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1914
Page
16
Fragmentary OCR text mentions the Associated Press and unclear reference to events or actions. No definite persons, places, dates, or outcomes are readable to form a coherent news item.
A fragmentary quotation reflects on flowers with dewdrops and petals trembling as a bird brushes, describing gratitude and heavenly favor as a shower performed with a grateful heart. The text attributes the words to W. Bencher, indicating a poetic dedication.
The report shows J M Grant of Morgantown accused of stirring trouble as a Democrat in Morgantown, with a Ringwood incident cited. It records B C Shaffer and a Progressive subcommittee endorsing cooperation to elect capable local, county, and state officials, uphold Progressive platforms, and support Theodore Roosevelt in 1910, while criticizing outside interference and urging honest, effective governance.
The column lists May church activities across Bridgeport area churches with Sunday schools services and preaching times. Numerous congregations including United Brethren Catholic and Methodist churches share dates for services, dance events, youth meetings, and epworth leagues through May 16.
A curious scene unfolds as an elderly man, aging like a feisty figure, dashes through night streets while a crowd shouts murder. Labeled as a harmless dream by onlookers, the chase ends when spectators realize the man is simply a baseball fan running in his sleep.
Despite rain, a large crowd attended the Ladies Aid Society monthly social at the Buckhannon Methodist church. The Men’s Glee Club entertained from the college, and Miss Garding of the expression department contributed a performance, making for an enjoyable evening.
Watts-Lamberd Co. in Clarksburg advertises Crex and Waite grass porch rugs in multiple sizes and widths with plain and stenciled styles, plus Aerolux porch shades no whip. The firm invites customers to compare prices and offers to quote shade figures for porches.
A Buckhannon citizen D Mason married Minx Bertha Stont of Bridgeport at the bride’s home. They plan to host friends locally soon. Several readers attended events including a G A Mauls lecture in Clarksburg and notes on community and theater during pleasant weather.
Advertisers in the Daily Telegram promise help with furnishing a summer home, offering suggestions on cheap attractive decor, curtains, kitchenware, and other preparations. The notice encourages readers to follow daily ads for planning tips and product placements.
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