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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1903
Page
2
A passionate appeals to readers highlights the need for civic pride to lift Clarksburg and Harrrison County, stressing collective effort to attract investment, improve conditions, and counter defeat. It notes Bridgeport’s revitalization, stresses unity, and urges support for local enterprises and Telegram advertising.
Farvis of the United States army, formerly of this city and brother of Cashier Tigh Jarvis, has been detailed from Ft. Sabin Howton Texas to Manila for special duty. He and Mrs. Jarvis plan to sail June 1 from San Francisco. Also, Joseph Pominville of Stillwater Minn spent over $2000 on doctors for stomach trouble before using a stomach and liver remedy from Lambert, Richart, with reported relief and a druggist advertises at 25 cents a box.
M. W. Martin secures important railroad contract for two and a half miles of Deep Water and Driefields railroad north of Charleston. Work starts immediately under Martin’s supervision, with completion in about twelve months. Dr King’s New Discovery praised as a cure for lung ailments, offered by Geo. G. Stone with trial bottles free.
The Senior Class of Clarksburg High School Colored Department invites His honor to attend their Graduating Exercises on May twenty-ninth, nineteen hundred and three at eight oclock at Water Street School Hall. Also includes an eye examination and glasses fitting by Dr. Hardman, oculist and artist, Fordyce Building.
Notice announces the Eureka Plumbing company opened in the Stoller building Fifth street Glen Elk with A. B Gould president and Charles M Johinsort manager. The firm offers plumbing gas and steam fitting and promises satisfaction with both phones listed for contact.
Public notice from Edward J. Doyle, Supt. of Streets, Clarksburg W V, dated April 20 1903, requires gas and plumb ing companies and others who tear up streets to repair within thirty days or have costs charged back. The report also mentions Bur Lowe county as an emerging industrial center with B and C and Wabash rail systems vying for rights of way and coal fields, plus an upcoming May 1 1903 real estate auction in Teelington with Elliott addition lots to be offered. The piece notes towns as railway termini and invites investors to visit and evaluate opportunities amid a speaking event and a free dinner on the grounds.
Diligent search for John Blavoo and Thoma O Kentar failed to locate or capture them after their alleged abduction of Preach teaye Cron. The case remains active until the next court term with officers vigilant. Public notice warns not to pay any accounts to R Doran as he has been notified not to collect for them.
An old advertisement extols Braddocks Pure whiskey as the best tonic, claiming it is free from fusil oil and absolutely pure. It notes endorsements by medical professionals and promotes sales at the Family Liquor Store on North Third Street near the Delmon Hotel.
Notice warns taxpayers in 1901 and 1902 defunds require prompt collection of all outstanding taxes. Sheriff MD A Fleming urges settlement. appears alongside unrelated ad for MD Stuart buying and selling horses at Tra dora Jay near Central Presbyterian church and transfer site, with stables and boarding offered.
W Keener, a scientite optician from Fairment, plans to reside at Bland next week. He will join an extensive practice and is noted for a splendid reputation as a capable optician. Examinations free.
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