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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1916
Page
6
An old advertisement and narrative fragment recount a distressed mother calling for her child amid a scene of chaos. The excerpt shifts to a testimonial praising Chamberlain's Tablets, attributed to Mrs. Agua Kadin of Spencerpart New York, noting relief from long standing stomach trouble.
Yesterday's National League results are recapped with box score hints for St Louis Boston Chicago Philadelphia and New York teams. Sequences mention pitchers Hagin Gowdy Wiles Snyder and players like Yeater, Morwader, Beaton, Corrigan and Thomas. Upcoming games include Boston at St Louis and Cleveland at Philadelphia with Detroit and Washington noted.
Secretary of State Stuart F Reed reports for April that 13 nonresident and 7 foreign corporations were authorized to do business in West Virginia, 8 increased their authorized capital stock, 21 dissolved, 5 foreign corporations withdrew, and total net gain was 48. The largest nonresident charters included Gillette Motors Chicago 3,100,000 and Donnicon Interlocking Tile New York 2,000,000, while resident firms like Estate of Augustus Pollack Wheeling 500,000 and Ohio Valley Roaing Co Davy St Marys 250,000 appear among the top capitals. Several capital increases and decreases occurred across multiple firms including Pittsburgh and Wheeling interests.
In a controversial 19th century-esque treatise, Frank PT Momaun argues jealousy signals deep affection rather than weakness. He distinguishes male and female jealousy, cites infidelity as a trigger, urges patience as cure, and notes violence links to jealousy but frames it as a test of character.
The Catholic Church in the state announces multiple clergy changes. Rev Tather La Monaco of Weston moves to Montgomery replacing Tew Calling, who becomes chaplain at Wheeling Hospital. Rev Arthur Megwan shifts to Weirton as pastor. Rev Murphy from Weston becomes assistant at Mt Tick. Rev Francis McFadden of Wheating is ordained and appointed assistant at Weston.
An old advertisement extols Parisian Sage hair product promising to revitalize dull hair, banish dandruff, and refresh the scalp. It claims results for thin or faded hair, with praise from a woman who says it adds radiance and beauty. Wells & Haymark Co. guarantee the product.
Readable parts indicate a two day baseball event at Norwood Park on May 27 and 28 featuring Strong Martins Ferry against Norwood Park. The text also details a judicial sale of valuable coal and real estate in Union Heights and Industrial Addition in Harrison County West Virginia, with references to Clarkebure Trust Company, John C Knight, and Julia C Kalgte as parties and officials involved.
Notice from Harrison County West Virginia court about a deed of trust to secure a bond and sale of land. Special commissioners Wade Cannon and Wade Compnanan certify the deed, mortgage details, and payment terms including one third option and equal installments with security and deed recorded in Book No. 1M.
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