For Rent and Sale Classified Items in Clarksburg
A dense reading of late 19th or early 20th century classified notices listing FOR SALE OF RENT two story store building with rooms and annexed warehousing, FOR RENT single rooms and housekeeping spaces, FOR RENT furnished or unfurnished rooms with bath, FOR RENT cottages and brick dwellings, WANTED domestic workers and traveling sales agents, plus lost and telegraph-like notices. Includes addresses such as 410 Lee street and 444 W. Main Street, names like Mrs. I. J. Coston and J. Horner Davis, and locations in Clarksburg and nearby communities.
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Clarksburg
Mar
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Savoy
Explosion at saloon injures bartender in rare seltzer blast
At the Imperial Saloon about 9 PM Thursday Rinker, a bartender, attempted to open a seltzer bottle when it exploded. A heavy fragment struck his head causing a long gash and profuse bleeding before a doctor arrived. The injury is not serious unless complications arise. such explosions are rare and this is the first recorded in the city. Capt. James H. Harry visited Friday from Bridgeport.
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Rinker
Lgnperial
Lacijengurert
Wis
Bee’s Laxative Honey and Tur Cure for Colds
A vintage patent medicine notice promotes Bee’s Laxative Honey and Tur as a cure for colds, coughs, croup, and whooping cough by flushing the bowels. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and lists F.G. Bland and Sturm & Wilson as sellers. Foley’s Kidney Cure is also advertised as a remedy for kidney or bladder troubles.
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Foley
Sturm É
Bridgeport and Surrounding Figures in Local Listing
A fragmented OCR read lists numerous names tied to Bridgeport and nearby towns including Starke idgeport, Loose Creek, Lumberport, Shinnston, West Milford, and Enterprise. Individuals named include Robert Lerwick, Sylvia M. Barnes, Luther P. Haletead, William Matheny, Alta Martin, Gertrude Robinson, Jennie Preston, Homer G. Wolfe, and Felix L. Sturm among others.
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Hea
Badgeport
Chas
Starkeidgeport
Jennie Preston
Lumberport
H.T. Westfall
Tichenal
Tallian Nuzum
Bridgeport
Homer G. Wolfe
Fichenal
EB. B. Moore
Shinnston
D. W. Moffett
West Milford
S. J. Ward
Good Hope
Felix L. Sturm
Enterprise
W. £. Flowers
Shinnerton
Adjourning Session Amid Revisions To State School Laws
Governors decree on revising state school laws yields adjournment to Christmas recess. The legislature is to reconvene in Waldo with measures slated for enrollment and adjustments. unclear text references dates and individuals.
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Daweon
Fromin
Waldo
Dmredate
School Board Hears Estimates For New Service Center
The school board met yesterday afternoon in the secretary’s office to discuss the new service center build. The contractors presented estimates and reviewed the project scope with board members and officers.
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Pif Nthe
Marres W. Harner
The Villain in The Girl from Texas at Granil
The villain in The Girl from Texas will be presented at Granil by Bender and Hirschfield Company. Guy Oliver plays the role with a remarkable interpretation combining grace and stylish menace.
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Mr Quigg
Texas
New Granil
Bender &, Hirschfield’ Pimpany
Guy Oliver
Womain
Fishing Party Heads to Durgam for Two Weeks
A seven person fishing party from this city including Edward Robinson Charlee Kutt and Charlee Brown of Moundsville plans a two week trip starting Friday night along the South Branch of Potomac. W W Jackson president of Citizens Trust and Guaranty Co of West Virginia is visiting the city and overseeing extensive business activity of the firm noted as a leading company in its field.
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Frank
Edward Robinson
Charlee Kutt
Charlee Brown
Moundsville
Durgam
Hardy County
South Branch
Potomac
W. W. Jackson
Citizens ‘Trust and Guaranty Company of
West Virginia
Tackson
Fragmentary sports timetable slips into rough city names
The readable fragments list routes and scores among New York, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Cleveland, Detroit, Boston, Washington and Chicago. Several games show unofficial or late notes with unclear times or results, including a Cleveland Detroit match and multiple city pairings, with sparse scoring references.
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Philadelphia
Boston
New York
Washington
Cleveland
Detroit
St-Louis
Chicago
Factory begins work in Triak earlier than expected
A garbled OCR note from Park station hints at a factory resuming operations after a delay. It mentions Vine rye and Ey eenson with expert Ate nal coestanth til weet Tuesday and support steps unclear.
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Eenson Amd
Parks Event Draws Crowd Despite Poor Attendance
A lively evening at the park attracted a strong crowd for a community program featuring Wells orchestra and supplementary music. The event was well received with attendees enjoying the performances and atmosphere as plans for future gatherings circulated among locals.
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Wells
Opens Theatre in Fairmont by Mr M N Shuttleworth
Mr M N Shuttleworth opens a Family Theatre on Barney Street in Fairmont with comfortable seating and elegant fittings. The venue aims to remain for a considerable period and offers orderly service with a pleasant experience for ladies and children.
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M. N. Shuttleworth
Barney Street
Fairmont
Police Court Delivers Tale Of Four Drunks Case
A court exchange probes both sides of a drunken incident. The first speaker claims harm and misdeeds, while the other argues they were given into custody for three days at the county hotel. The record shows conflicting accounts and a judgment on the drunken fracas.
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Nayar “Harmer
Gaye
Poultry for Sale at Osk View Farm Near Fairground Line
Two hundred fine brown log horns and 100 Plymouth Rocks available at the Osk View poultry farm just outside town on the Fairground line of the F C Traction Co. Also note a circus horse named Oyster has returned from Wheeling.
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Osk View
F. C. Traction Co
Happy Hooligan Trip Around the World at Grand
The resourceful stage direction and novelty musical comedy “Happy Hooligan’s Trip Around the World” comes to the Grand on Friday September 14. It promises a logical, fun filled plot with catchy songs and surprising specialty acts, plus unique scenic fixtures admired on its travel route.
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Averal
DeWitt Witch Hazel Salve Promises Fast Relief
Advertised in a terse 19th century notice, DeWitt Witch Hazel Salve is promoted as a remedy for skin irritations and to aid healing after injuries. The brief blurbs urge purchase from Stone & Mercer, emphasizing quick improvement after use.
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DeWitt
Goda
Stone & Mercer
Trustee's Notice of Sale in Wallace Sardis District WV
Public auction to the highest bidder on October 20, 1906 at 10 am at the front door of the court house in Clarksburg West Virginia. The sale covers a 23.24 square rod parcel in Wallace bounded by alley Main street and Lot No 24 with oil gas coal rights reserved excepted. Terms: cash on day of sale. Signed John Ross Jr trustee September 12 1906.
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Helen C. Barnes
Robert J. Barnes
Harrison County
West Virginia
Clarksburg
County of
Harrison
West, Virginia
Wallace
Wintrict
Sardis
West Virginis
Main
Caeh
John Ross, Jr
The New York World Features Weekly Serial and World News
The New York World announces improved paper quality and broader coverage with prompt global reporting. A weekly feature on serial fiction will continue, highlighted by high literary standards and selection from leading authors.
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Tamim
Laxative Fruit Raisins Marketed as Gentle Aid
A fragmented OCR note promotes Oring Laxative Fruit as a mild and pleasant bowel aid. It claims to soothe the liver and bowels without gripping or menseating, and markets it as a preferred remedy for digestive discomfort.
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