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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1903
Page
2
The Clarksburg Daily Telegram outlines distribution at local newsstands and hotel stands, urges subscribers to file complaints if undelivered, and notes advertiser deadlines for the next edition. It also includes a lengthy editorial on educational and religious topics, praising the university and Methodist movement while discussing local civic projects and a court case involving slot machines.
May 2 sale details list public auction for real estate in Belington. The notice mentions a fourteenth period window and financial terms, with references to bidders and investment in property. The fragmentary text references a dinner event, merchant activity, and investment emphasis in the local real estate market.
A morning test of eight prisoners at Weaton resulted in their transfer to Lewis County jail for safekeeping or service time. Named inmates include Oxcar Greathouse, William Hanschumaker, George Hanschumaker, William Greve, Frank Seal, Tote Janesop, Mirehall, and Thomas McHale. One sentence mentions additional prisoners with unspecified details. A separate note tells of a farmer who recovered from rheumatism after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm, later paying for another bottle.
Fragmentary OCR describes Captain S. Carpenter Wyckoff and officers guiding inmates to the eastern state. Mentions Charles Toya and Cherles TD with unclear names and places. Context suggests a detainment or transfer related to Weston asylum proceedings and associated attendants.
In Méhoopany Pennsylvania Dr T G Merritt reports a startling test ending in a remarkable cure. A patient with hemorrhages and stomach troubles improved after Bitters. The ad claims the patient remained attack free for 14 months and promotes Electric Hitlers for digestion and kidney issues. Distributed by Frank G Bland’s drug store with chaotic phrasing and local references.
The annual recital at Broadday Institute will be held this evening in the institute chapel starting at 3 o'clock. A list of performers includes Angerman Tena Partiett Ewa Praalfoot Marguerite Fon Vira Wells Pesard Sieeke Fay Willis Girard Gavottesoneene Fondey Rachel Faris Madge Lawson Anne Teeta Maris in D Flat Lena Tartlett Hi Simmons Luma Kemper. Friends and the school are invited to attend. Also promotion of Dr Kings New Discovery is noted with testimonials and trial bottles offered.
Parkerhurt West Virginia May 25 James Flubband a tool dresser in the Emphyrer Mears League was nearly engulfed in a hidden blaze while singing for his work. The lantern he wore exploded s intning his garments and set him on fire. He fled to a nearby oil well as workers tried to reach him but the flames exhausted him before they could reach him. The workers feared he was a devilish specter as they attempted to aid him.
Greatly alarmed by a four to five year cough a Greenville student reports permanent relief after using two bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The account cites rapid improvement and ultimate cure, endorsing the remedy as effective. Also noted is Captain William Bent preparing headquarters for Knights of the Grip attending a Covington conclave.
DL H. Tanner of Dempsestons Pa credits Dr King's New Life Pills with restoring vigor after two weeks. The ad claims the herbal liver medicine fights dropsy and stomach issues, urging readers to buy at Pronk G Bland drug store for 26e.
An offer promotes buying a plot along the Parkerburg and Marietta line with ten dollars down and monthly payments. The listing notes the Jacobs building in Clarksburg, West Virginia, as a contact point and mentions a location along the rail line.
Fragmented ad copy announces Eureka Plumbing Company in Gien Bik with Gould as president and Charles Johnson as manager. Claims interest rates and payments for homes, plus traveling gear listing and a note about being in Wheeling West Virginia.
Notice to gas companies and others who tear up streets for laying pipes to repair damaged streets within thirty days from April 29 1908 in Clarksburg W Va. The notice is issued by J Edward Doyle Secretary of Streets. Also includes several small classified items about horses and whiskey products with minor local details.
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