The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-01-05
The Mabie Middle Fork & Addison

The Mabie, Middle Fork 4 Addison
Railroad Company has incorporated
to build railroad from Mabte in RAN
dolph county, to Addison, in Webster
county. The company is composed Of
G. A. Mabie, William Mabie and Jay
Fleming, Of Mabe, and several Others.
The capital stocks sl50,0o0.
1t takes but a minute to overcome
tickling IN the throat and TO stop u
cough by the use Of One Minute Cough
Cure. This remedy quickly cures all
forms of throat and lung troubles.
Harmless and pleasant to take. 1t pre-.
vents consumption. A splendid spe-
citic for grippe and It's after effects. II.
j. CriSS: Frank G. Bland.
Druggist Abram Smiths right foot
got tangled up in the Fly wheel of the
electrical power engine at Cunning
hams drug store few evenings before
Christmas. The injury inflicted caused
him to be laid upa week, but he can
use the member with the usual
alacrity now.
want to let the people who suffer
from rheumatism and sciatica know
that Chamberlain's Pain Balm reliev-
ed me after a number of other medi-
cines and doctor had failed. 1t is
the best liniment have ever known
OFF. A. Dodgen, Alpharetta, Ga.
Thousands have been cured of rheum-
atism by this remedy. One applica-
tion relieves the pain. For sale by
Cunningham Bros & Co. 9-1m.
The holiday festivals held at Cer-
tennial hall two nights Christmas
week were highly enjoyable occasions
and successful socially and financially.
Dancing was a special attraction, in
dulged in by beauy and bellies to their
own great satisfaction.
Elmer Ayers, a young man about II
years of age, whose parents reside On
Long run, was accidentally shot by his
brother, Christmas morning, while
they were out hunting. Some hopes
for his recovery we're entertained but
his death occurred next evening.
Christmas Day Officer Waters chased
y celebrator into lJasper's Saloon.
Mr.. Jasper interfered and in the
melee that followed Waters struck
Jasper over the head with his mace
inflicting bad wound. Jasper was
fined $50 and costs by the mayor for
his interference, but he appealed the
case to the circuitcourt.
Captain Ed Pickett always wears a
beaming smile when taking up tickets
on b. & o. passenger trains, but mer-
rier look than ever frightened his
countenance during the holidays. A
bran new son was left at his home
Christmas by Santa Claus.
General r. S. Northcott has fully
recovered from painful injuries receiy-
ed by falling against the slippery post
Office steps several days ago. He sus-
tanned a severe cash on his forehead.
A serious accident was narrowly
ayerted at Farnum, Thursday morn
ing, December21. The passenger train
ran into a switch left open by a freight
train crew, which expected to meet
the passenger there, but was ordered
on to Glen Falls. The trucks of the
engine and tender only left the track,
causing an hours delay. Had the train
been under full speed frightful
wreck would likely have resulted.
Sunday evening, December "a, John
Hooper, l5-year old son OF Ed Hooper.
and Charley Core, young lad. got
some rot-gut at speak-easy near
Marshville and started out on their
first drunken lark, Later in the day
Core was found ina pipeline ditch.
Young Hooper's head apparel was
found on theTen Mile creek bank and
his dead body was recovered from the
Icy waters of the creek.
Thursday night Of last week, Ralph
Harris at the home Of his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. John T. Harris, rendered a
reception to number of his young
lady and gentleman friends. The &C.
casion was most delightful and enjoy
able. The evening was pleasantly
whiled away In the usual games and u
time OF merry-making was had arrund
the elegant and tasteful spreadserved
by the party's young host.
CntarrRa Oftlle Head