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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1916
Page
8
Washington report quotes Dr. M. J. Wilbert calling cosmetics abuses a clear menace to health. It notes widespread dangerous substances in hair restoratives and face products and urges cosmetics be classified as drugs with clear labeling of poisonous ingredients.
The funeral service for Dr A J Flowers was held yesterday afternoon at 2 o clock from the Diamond Street Methodist Episcopal church conducted by local Masonic fraternities. A light snowfall earlier raised hopes of festivity but the sun soon melted it. Municipal elections in several towns saw light voting with contests only in Wallview and Ev enville.
A committee of Grafton depositors seeks a special prosecutor to aid indictments against bank officials after the Grafton Bank closure. Ex congressman Avis will assist in preparation of cases at the coming term. Also notes church revival services, railroad shakeups, and local civic actions in Marion County and Fairmont.
Bloodhounds were used by officers Monday in an attempt to trap thieves who robbed George Marsh’s home near Grafton of jewelry and cash. The entry was at night through an unlocked door and occupants slept through the crime. No clues were found. Barbara Bible class held its New Year meeting with near a hundred men speaking including Judge Tra BH Robinson R S Middleton William Morgan and Rev L J Powell. A free for all at Busy Bee restaurant led to the proprietor and five others being arrested for fighting and resist arrest with several found guilty. Mrs Mary Nassone owner was hurt by waiters during the incident.
Notice from the stockholders of Monticello Automobile Company announces resolutions to convert the property and liabilities into a new corporation under West Virginia law. The board plans to publish the resolution in a general circulation newspaper for four weeks, then file with the Secretary of State. Dated December 7, 1010.
A Washington Post inspired tale recounts a $2 limit poker game where a tightwad banker and nervous player quit early after losing $50. The nervous competitor presses, a table stake contest ensues, and the night ends with a dramatic bluff and a costly misread.
The annual meeting of stockholders will be held at its Vaping rooms in Clarksburg on Tuesday January 13 1916 at 10 oclock A M for the purpose of transacting such business as may come before said meeting W Hy LEWIS Cashier
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