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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1907
Page
4
Fragmentary text covers subscription rates, street work, garbage taxes, and mayoral actions. It references Dabney's incident, council reports, and Chicago mayor Busse, with stray mentions of political commentary and newspaper concerns.
An Evening Echo reports a clash involving Meagen and Earth fighting Fyr Galp against a rival figure known as Blockhead Schiller. The piece sketches a confrontation with tense exchanges and strategic moves across the scene.
A local chapter of the Brotherhood has formed in the First Presbyterian church joining about 100 men. The group seeks a fraternal organization within the church that is free from ecclesiastic control and focuses on community welfare. Meetings occur on weeknights with free discussion of men’s deepest interests, aiming to unite men of good will for benevolence and social outreach.
An extraordinary tale follows a local killing of a large rat in Gen Jean by a diligent citizen. Mr. Dalney describes the creature with vivid colors and features, while Dabney reports a related sighting near Snilthers Main. The account ties the animal to a broader event involving whiskey, a wagon, and a frightened crowd, though the exact details remain unclear.
The fragmentary text presents assorted items including political remarks about Bryan Roosevelt and speculation on presidential runs, continued commentary on local baseball fan transit needs, criticisms of a bakery burglary report, warnings about railroad and tobacco topics, and a remark on whiskey in Smithers. The passage mirrors partisan tone and public chatter from a late issue.
The Knights of the Maccabees Clarksburg Tent No 19 pass resolutions mourning the loss of Sir Knight Frank Rhodes a longtime member. They express sorrow at his death extend sympathy to his family and arrange to publish the resolutions in the local newspapers and forward copies to related orders.
A camp honors Frank Rhodes a charter member and key organizer, noting his popularity and hard work. The resolution extends condolences to his mother sisters brother and friends, drapes the charter in mourning for six months, and directs minutes copies to the family and Gold Seal Review.
The Clarksburg Industrial Company directors promote selling lots on easy payments. The ad touts Dean's Ointment and Dean's Regulats as cures for bilious and tired conditions, with testimonials from Mrs. Chas in Missouri.
Miss Irelen Horr sister of John and Frank Horr of the Horner Gaylord Company married Arthur N. Vrooman at 8:30 in the stylish home on Enth Street. The bride wore gray silk with baby blue lace and carried Pride roses. The couple’s friends extend hearty congratulations as husband and wife begin their life together. The Union Industrial Sunday School plans a Vox social Saturday at 8 o'clock for its fundraiser at the Industrial schoolhouse. You can buy lots at Industrial from $50 and up with easy payments.
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