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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1908
Page
5
A fragment notes a creed discovery linked to a local figure and event. The item references a small ceremony and a community response, with names and places briefly mentioned in the readable text. Further details are unavailable in the OCR fragment.
The stock company performed at the Grand Opera House for a week, receiving praise for a strong cast and polished production. Star Mantyne Journe led the company in The Power of will, with notable interludes between acts. Tonight A Cowboys Tmance opens, and the repertoire remains lively for the Saturday matinee.
Arthur Sheets of Lost Creek led with six first premiums in the Southdown class and his son H W Sheets claimed all but one second premium. A four year old imported Southdown buck, weighing over 200 pounds and once a St Louis world’s fair winner, drew attention though the exhibitor refused $500. The fair showcased a vast cattle display with notable triplet calves, short horn winners, and strong Hereford and Polled Herford entries. Local residents attended the races and events, including John D. Pickens, George W. Williams, and Ira Pont, with Watson Brothers sweeping major cattle honors and Watson’s team earning the sweepstakes.
The notice advertises DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills for weak back pain and inflammatory conditions, claiming relief for backaches rheumatic pains and bladder inflammation. The fragment mentions sale by Grugezsrs on September 24, 1908 and a court action involving Clarksburg Electric Company and county franchise matters with transportation and electrical infrastructure implications.
Notice to all concerned that Clarkstars Gas and Sinc Company, a corporation, files application for a franchise to operate at the Guents Hotel in Harrison County, West Virginia. The notice outlines the intended franchise action and relevant authority.
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