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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1911
Page
7
A damaged OCR item describes a funeral scene with references to Alma and local participants. It notes mourners and speakers, mentions a Sunday school group and a clergy or community gathering, and conveys a somber tone with tributes and sympathy for the bereaved family.
Mary Jones an elderly woman known to police was jailed after being found intoxicated with a bottle of whiskey concealed on her person. Judge W P Camp sentenced her to six months for vagrancy and prostitution related offense after a New York magistrate allegedly sent her here. Mayor Moore criticized repeated incidents and ordered renewed prosecution of Jones as a public nuisance.
An advertisement touts TIZ as a foot remedy that clears pores, dries pain, and promises quick relief from sore and aching feet. It claims TIZ dries quick and is not a powder, with a full refund if not satisfied. The piece includes promotional lines and mentions Walter Dodge & Sons as distributors.
Damaged OCR shows multiple land parcels listed for sale with prices and dimensions. Mentions 500 East, North Street, Howard Street, West Main Street near Colonial Building, and Poplar Street. References water and sewerage and terms indicating bids due by May 20 for certain lots and improvements.
The Russia Violinist Mischa Elman performed at the Grand Opera house in Fairmont on Wednesday night. Over forty local music lovers attended and praised his flawless technique and expressive interpretation of major composers. Percy Kahn provided excellent piano accompaniment.
The annual state convention of the master plumbers of West Virginia will be held Tuesday May 16 in Morgantown. Delegates from across the state are expected, about fifty plumbers already confirming attendance. The gathering will elect delegates to the national convention in Culverston Texas June 13 to 15. The Morgantown association plans hospitable events to welcome visitors and promote a successful meeting.
Four men are to take the recent departure at the meeting of the Pythians at seven o'clock tonight.
Notice announces sale of Gas Property owned by the Jemington OW Gas Company on a farm near Flemington. Includes Gas Well No 1 with a 1200 foot gas column and a derrick, on a twenty five acre tract, with unpaid subscriptions due at sale. Sale date set for June 1911 pending court restrictions.
At about 6 30 pm a horse without a rider bolted on Dale Avenue striking Mr Shinn who suffered injuries to his back and head as onlookers called for aid. Authorities investigate the accident and the driver remains at large.
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