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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1903
Page
2
A fragmented page from Slarksburg Daily Telegram lists newspaper stands and distribution notes across East End and downtown areas. The text includes references to the Daily Telegram on various stands, mentions of patriotism and national symbols, and noisy asides about political sentiment and public notices amid muddled OCR gibberish.
West Virginians arrange contract for erection of a hotel in Richmond Virginia. Plans call for completion within a stated period, with work to start soon and a specified contractor from West Virginia. Several local figures and firms are named in the disorderly report, but the core action is the construction agreement and anticipated timeline.
The High School commencement program for Thursday evening May 23 includes an address to the class by Prof. Waitman Botte of West Virginia University Morgantown. The ceremony features songs, readings, civilizing power plays, and a diploma presentation by Prof. Waiman Barbe.
Local investors led by S Kyle and D Jacobs of this city and A darvis of Siuithwell formed the Guessville Gas Company to drill a strike near Grd Ohio. Kyle visited the site last winter and secured several thousand acres. The well on the J B Pri farms, near Kuosville and Island reef road, south of the famine, shows good steady flow. The group plans to pipe the gas to Berewant a mile away. The company, formerly known as the Fuveyeise Oiaml Gas company, expects rapid development.
Garters issued to Arista Pottery company Cameron West Virginia to engage in general pottery trade with capital 200000. Bornsville Progressive Company Darnsville West Virginia to build maintain operate street car lines and related projects capital 95000. Rick Coal & Coke company Keystone West Virginia to deal in mat and coke capital 29000. Incorporators listed from Burneville Bramwell and Roanoke with partners Joes Steeke Kesetone J D Hesite FB Hewitt and others.
Neil B. Wolcott of Charkesburg appears in the Fremont Times seeking a civil service exam before the board to become an immigrant inspector. He competes with about 2,000 Americans for the role, with the top scorer likely to win the position.
GREATLY ALARMED Mr IP Burbage a student at law from Greanville South Carolina suffered years of a persistent cough he feared consumption after trying Chamberlin's Cough Remedy he reports rapid improvement after two bottles and declares himself permanently cured sold by Geo C Stone.
Charles Hern, a Baltiore and Ohio Rail road machinist, living near Oak and Fat Pike, is quarantined after being diagnosed with smallpox. Dr. Peck examined him, and health officers established day and night guards. The patient reportedly contracted the disease in Grafton, where several cases have appeared.
Post fire plans describe rebuilding of damaged property in Bridgeport with emphasis on reconstruction of the street front and nearby structures. Local residents express support, while officials note expected timelines and safety considerations for recovery efforts.
A notice advertises a payment plan of ten dollars down and five dollars per month for a plot at the sale. The location is along the Jet on the Park Line near the Eliad Post Jone building in Clarksturg West Virginia, with further details in the listing.
An ad from The Standard Gusmaty and Trade Co presents a financing plan promising $5,000 home value for $240 per month with 3 percent annual interest. Contact person Lee Whiteheal of Traveling Ament in Wheeling West Virginia for more details during a brief visit from May 25.
Notice to Contractors and the General Public announces the Eureka Plumbing company now open in the Stotler building Fifth street Glen Elk with A S Gould president and Charles pe Johnson manager ready for business offering exposure and service in plumbing gas and steam fitting in Darksburg West Virginia with satisfaction guaranteed
Notice to gas companies and others to repair torn streets within thirty days or bear repair costs. Also small notices: Mr. Stuart buying horses at his Lawson Rulers alley near Centre Presbyterian Church. Braddoe Pure Barley Malt Whiskey advertised for digestive aid. Family Liquor Store on North Thinstreet by Ti Som Hotel. harnesses sold and repaired at Bey Nords Main street.
The Northview band and several others performed at multiple city venues drawing strong applause and admiration. Local youths showcased improved practice and skill since their prior appearance, with praise voiced for the ensemble and their evolving musical craft.
In many neighborhoods deaths occur from attacks of cholera before medical help arrives. A household remedy called Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Medicine is touted as reliable and widely distributed by Geo. C. Stone, claimed to ease pain and suffering during outbreaks.
Public sale notice for Belington listing real estate investment opportunity. May date uncertain. describes a balloon ascent event and interest in the town for investment. Includes garbled phrases and illegible times but signals a sale of town property and related activities.
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