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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25
ASKS FOR INVESTIGATION.
Lieut.. Bigelow Asks for Court of In
curry on Launch's Wreck.

Portland, Me-, July 24.-Lieut. Harry
NJ. Bigelow, commanding the Naval Re-
serves, has asked Adjt. Gen. Farnham
for a court of inquiry to determine the
cause of the wreck of the government
launch on Beach island, early yester-
day morning, while in charge of Lieut..
George r. Stevens and eight men. Adjt
Gen. Farnham will turn the case over
to the navy department which will hold
the court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25
FAIR, TODAY AND SUNDAY.

Washington, July 24-Forecast for
Saturday and Sunday: New England:
Fair. Saturday and Sunday; cooler,
Sunday, on the coast, except eastern
Maine; light to fresh north winds be-
coming east, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25
Young Boy Drowned at Portland.

Portland, Me-, July 24.-Joseph Hen
ry the 4-year-o child of Mr. and Mrs
Elias Bonnevie, was drowned, today,
while playing in a shallow pond at the
corner of Mellen and Portland streets
With young companion he had been
playing on a raft of loose boards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

Silver bullion worth sSooo. stolen from
the hi-metallic mill at Phillipsburg.
Mont. Tuesday night, has been recov-
cred. Boys playing near the mill dis
covered the metal bars sticking out of
a hole, in which it evidently had been
hastily buried.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25
Weighed 20 Pounds at Birth.

Medford, Mass, July PA boy
weighing 20 pounds was born to Mrs.
Frank L. Bowers of Lincoln street, West
Medford, today. Doctors assert that
this is the record on this side. of the
Atlantic. The child did not live, al
though in all respects normal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25
OUR DISTINGUISHED VISITORS.
Postmaster General Payne at Portland
J. p. Morgan at Bar Harbor.

Portland. Me-, July 24.-Postmaster
General Payne and party arrived in the
harbor. late this afternoon, on board
the revenue cutter Onondaga from
Gloucester.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

The coroners jury at McKeesport, Pa,
has returned a verdict of accidental
death in the case of Evan Lewis whom
the tin mills strikers declared mao peef
shot by deputy warden While Lewis
was crossing the river. NO ouiie,
wound was found on the body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25
Conditions anG General Forecast.

Washington, July 24.-The' weather
has been generally fair during the past
"a hours. On the New England coast
the winds Will be light to fresh north
west to north, becoming east, Sunday;
on the middle Atlantic coast they will
be light and variable becoming east
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25
A FREIGHT WRECK
Blocks the Track for Several
Hours Near PittsfeId.
Case Of Smallpox at Turner Several
Houses Are Guaranteed.
Little Foar-Year-OId Boy Drowned
Yesterday at Portland.

Pittsfield, Me- July 24.-(SpeciaD.-
Freight train No 90 broke apart here,
tonight, piling up four cars in great
confusion over the track, completely
blocking it. Two wrecking trains We're
sent up from Waterville and worked
nearly all night in clearing the way.
No one was hurt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25
Boston Forecast.

Boston, July 24.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Fair, Saturday and
Sunday; slightly cooler, Sunday; light
northerly to westerly winds becoming
easterly, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

Bar Harbor, Me-, July 24.-The steam
yacht Corsair arrived at noon, today
with J. Pierpont Morgan, the owner.
on board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25
Uncle Sans Daily Business.

Washington, July 24.-Government
receipts: From internal revenues.
s64s,125; customs. S910,435 miscellane
Gus. s6a,546; expenditures, $2,320,0O0.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

way iSeSs
Some time ago had severe pains and
lameness through the region of the kid
neys, with brick dust deposit in the
urine. A relative of mine had a similar
attack and was cured by using Dr.. Pet
tinsiil's kidney-Wort Tablets. This
led me to procure box of Kidney Wort
Tablets, which relieved me at once, and
am now in perfect health. | find the
Tablets convenient to use and pleasant
to take. Sincerely yours,
JOHN j. HOAG.
If Mr.. Hoag had taken liquid kid
ney remedy the alcohol that all such
preparations contain would have kept
up the Inflammation and he would not
be in the perfect health he finds him.
self today. No matter whether taken
under the name of medicine or as whis-
key, alcohol keeps the kidneys diseased.
DIR. Pettingills Kidney-Wort Tablets
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25
TRUNKS AND BAGS

Moderately Priced that are value
through and through are to be found
mere. All are of the finest make and
bulit to stand the wear and tear of act
ual use for many years. We buy for
cash in large lots for two stores and are
able to offer extra values in the above
lines.
No charge for marking and delivering
goods.
n. G. BARKER CO.
Hatters and Furnishers,
Opp. Hotel North, Augusta.
218 Water St, Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25
Crimes Committed in the Name of Medicine
Alcohol in Liquid Kidney Remedies.
|kIDNEY-WORT ETS
IA Case Where the Tablets Stopped Kidney
Pains and Brick Dust Deposits in Urine.

Here is an object lesson for any
sufferer form kidney disease:
1862 LOOMS St., Burlington, VT.
Nav a. 1903
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-25

on board.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-17
Homemade Face Powder.

A safe face powder with little tint
In 1t is made Of well sifted rice starch
colored with rose pink powder and
scented with a few drops of altar OF
roses. 1t is always well for woman
with naturally high color to match
her cheeks. II she uses pure white
powder the effect will be unnatural
and ugly. There are some complex.
ions, for instance, that take on a vivid
purpllsh hue when covered with pow.
der, especially when there is bismuth
in the powder. 1t is decidedly a fine
art, that Of using powder with discre.
ton and success. Another recipe for d
homemade powder is white starch in
the proportion Of ono pound to two
ounces Of powdered orris root, scented
with ten drops of altar of lemon and
one dram each OF bergamot and cloves,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-17
How to Prevent Group.

1t will be good news to the mothers of
small children to learn that Group can
be prevented. The first sign of Group is
hoarseness. A day or two before the at.
tack the child becomes hoarse. This is
soon followed by peculiar rough cough.
Give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy free.
ly as soon as the child becomes hoarse,
or even after the rough cough appears,
and it will dispel all symptoms of Group.
In this way all danger and anxiety may
be avoided. This remedy is used by many
thousands of mothers and has never been
known to fail. 1t is, in fact, the only
remedy that can always be depended
upon and that is pleasant and safe to
take. For sale by Stone & Mercer, drug
|glsts.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-17
GentIsner.. n the Homo.

A single bitter word may disquiet
an entire family for a whole day. One
surly glance casts gloom over the
household, while smile Of sunshine
may light up the darkest and weariest
hours. Like unexpected flowers which
spring up along our footpath, full Of
freshness, fragrance and beauty, SO
kind words and gentle acts and sweet
dispositions make glad the sacred spot
called home. No matter how humble
the adobe, IL It be sweetened with kind
ness and smiles the heart will turn
longingly toward 1t from all the tumult
Of the world. and home, If it be ever
50 homely, viii be the dearest spot be-
meath the circuit Of the sun. Between
Q man and his wife nothing ought to
rule but love. Authority Is for chill.
dren and servants, yet not without
sweetness Waterbury American.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-17
A TIMELY SUGGESTION.

This is the season of the year when
the prudent and careful housewife replen.
ishes her supply of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. 1t is certain to be needed be.
fore the winter is over, and results are
much more prompt and satisfactory when
it is kept at hand and given as soon as
the cold is contracted and before it has
become settled in the system. In almost
every instance a severe cold may be
warded off by taking this remedy freely
is soon as the first indication of the cold
appears. There is no danger in giving it
to children, for it contains no harmful
substance. 1t is pleasant to take-botl.
adults and children like it. Buy it and
you will get the best. 1t always cures.
For sale by Stone 8 Mercent, druggists.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-17

To improve the appetite and strength.
en- the digestion, try few doses of
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
let's. Mr.. j. H. seitz, of Detroit, Mich,
says, "They restored my appetite when
impaired, relieved me of bloated feel.
ing and caused a pleasant and satisfac.
tory movement of the bowels" There
are people in this community who need
just such a medicine. For sale by G. O.
Stone, druggist. Every box warranted.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-17

In children OF tue growing period, /"
we are assured by a recent medical
writer, weight Is quite the most i'm,
portant Indication of general health
that we can have. The Importance Of
keeping careful and systematic rec.
ord Of weight at this time cannot be
exaggerated, Such observations, tax.
en-, say, at intervals Of two weeks
apart for several years are Of great
value to the physician in furnishing in.
formation regarding the child's real
condition of health. A growing child,
the writer goes on TO say, should weigh
at i've about a pound for every inch OF
its height, and after this tile increase
should be about two pounds per inch
Of growth or a little more. When
weight exceeds this 1t is rather sign
Of good health than otherwise.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-17
Why Travelling is Dangerous


Constant motion jars the kidneys
which are kept in place in the body by
delicate attachments. This is the reason
That travellers, trainmen, street car men.
teamsters and all who drive very mud,
suffer from kidney disease in some form.
Foley's Kidney Cure strengthens the kid
neys and cures all forms of kidney and
bladder disease. Geo. H. Hausan, loco.
motive engineer, Lima, O., writes, "Con-
slant vibration of the engine caused me
a great deal OF trouble with my Kidneys,
and / got no relief until l used Foley's
Kidney Cure" Sold by 9. D. sturm &
Co., Stone & Mercer and R. j. Criss,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-17

Itching piles produce moisture and
cause itching, this form, as well as blind,
bleeding or protruding piles are cured by
DR.. Bo-san-ko's Pile Remedy. Stops itch
ing and bleeding. Absorbs tumors. SOC
a jar at druggists, or sentby mail. Treat
Use free. Write me about your case. DR..
Bosanko, Philadelphia, Pa. For sale by
Stone & Mercer, druggists.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-17
For the bachelor ,rnih.

Deny that you are one. In fact, never
mention the topic. Go your own way.
making the best of life, but by all
means have something to do that is
worth while" The single woman who
spends her energy in keeping up up
pearances, putting a shining front on
solitary selfish life. is missing the
clew to a happy existence. Find some
one else to live. for and try to help hu.
manlty along.-Exchange.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-17
Handy Table.

A table that is a great convenience
where space is an object can be made
by taking a wide board the desired
length and hanging it with two stout
hinges against the wall, Nail cleat
on the front part underneath and with
a stout brace against the Dashboard
on the floor and behind the Client on
your board when you want to use 1t
you will have a table that ean be let
down against the wall Ikea table leaf
when not in use.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-17
Better Than a plaster.

A piece of flannel dampened with
chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound on
the affected parts, is better than a plas.
ter for a lame back and for pains in the
side or chest. Pain Balm has no superior
as a liniment for the relief of deep
seated, muscular and rheumatic pains.
For sale by Stone & Mercer, druggists.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-17
Enjoying the sport.

Perkins" languldly called Fweddy.
come and take this beastly thing or
the hook!'
While his man dlsengaged the fish
from the hook and put on a fresh bait
Fweddy yawned dlsmally.
That's what makes fishing such a
boah," he said. "once in awhile you
catch one of the slippery things, don't
you know Stray STORES.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-17
Sweet Melody Flour
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING
OF TRADERS NATIONAL BANK.
CIarksbnrg. W. Va. Dec. IL

Clarksburg, W. Va, Dec. IL.
The regular annualmeetingof the share
holders of the finders National Bank of
CEarEsburg will be held at the banking
house Of said bank on Tuesday, Jan. II
1904, at 10 o'clock a. m. for the purpose
of electing board of directors for the,
ensuing year and to vote upon a resolu-
ton to amend article three of the arti.
cles of association Of said bank, as fol,
lows: "The board Of directors of said
bank shall consist of not more than
twelve nor less than five shareholders"
T. M. JACKSON, Prest.
decl2-lm
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-17

Davis & Willis handles all the stand
ard brands Of whisky, They buy d.
rect from the distillOrs and sell Mt whole.
sale prices. Opposite B. & o. freight
depot, dec4.24td
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-17

Public dancing at the Elkbridge dance
hall every Tuesday and Friday nights
Admission to gentlemen so cents, and to
ladies % cents. Music by the Peerless
piano player. octl6tf
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-17
THE TRADERS BANK.

HE IkAUERS BANK.
The transfer Of money, payment Of
bills, etc. can be quickly made when de
posts are made here and check drawn
on us used instead of cash. This method
insures the prayer against loss. The
money is absolutely safe in our fire and
burglar proof vaults and the check Is
paid only upon Endorsement and idena
acation.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-17
BALTIMORE
RAILROAD.
Vest Ronnn.

West Bounu.
No. l-tdailyl due 1858 a. m.
No, daily due 1920 a. m.
No. S-tdaily) due 1913 a. m.
No. 47-(daily) due S:42 p. m. !,
No. 55-tdaily due 7:2s P. m.
East Bound.
No. 2-tdaily) due 1854 a. m.
No. 40 daily due 1913 a, m.
No. l2-tdaily) due $3.50 p. m.
No. 72-(daily) due o:5s ?. nj.
No. 4(daily) due GAS p. m.
W. va. & PITTS. DIVISION.
West Bound.
No. S-(daily ex. Sunday Ar. 6:l5 an;
Lv. 6:l5 a. m.
No, l-tdailyl Ar. $3.50 a. M; Iv. 1880
a. m.
No. 5-tdaily e1. Sum-, Ar. 2:l5 P. M.
Lv. 1855 p. m.
No. 7-tdaily ex. SUM- Ar. 6:45 p. m.
No. 9-tsunday only Ar. 1920 p. M;
Lv. 1920 ?. m.
East Bound.
No. s-(Daily ex. SUM- Lv, GAO a. m,
No. 2-(Daily ex. Sum- Ar. $3.50 9. M;
Ly. 1885 p. m.
No. 60 Sunday only Ar. and Lv. 9:4O
q. m.
No. e-tdaily) Ar. 1888 p, M; 1v. 4 P. m,
No. 4-tdaily ex. sun.)-Ar. and Lv'
1880 p. m.
WEST VIRGINIA SHORT LINE.
West Bound.
No. 7l7-(daily OK. sun,lAr. 1850 a. m,
No. 7l9-t daily Ar. s:l5 p. m.
East Bound.
No. ls-tdaily) Lv. $3.50 a. m.
No. 72O-(daily ex. SUM- Lv. $50 p. m.
Trains Nos. Z and 8 run between
Clarksburg and Sutton.
D. B. MARTIN,
Mp. T., Baltimore.
@. W. BAssETT,
~ G.P. A., Baltimore.
IT @. W. ALLEN,
T. P. A. Parkersburg.
.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-17

Have your eyes examined and spec
tacles accurately fitted by DR., Hard
man, oculist and aurist. FordyCe build
ing, janlo-o2-ly
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-17

All persons having any Of our ict
cream freezers, please notify US at tn,
store or by mail. We will call and ge,
them. Respectfully, J. T. swager.
Sspsti
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-17
Sweet Melody Flour

If You need any harness for your
teams, no matter of what kind, you
will find It always on hand at Rey
uolds, Main street, He keeps an up.tc
dae harness establishment. $3.50
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-17
Sweet Melody Flour.

DR.. E. B. Harper, veterinarian, will
treat your sick animal. Operating q
speciality. Charges reasonable. Office
I'll Pike street. apr2stf
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-17
Sweet Melody Flour.

In every home where there Is a plan,
there should be a piano player. i'hert
is none better than the Harmonist. Sole
BY the Thomson Music Company, ELI
Bridge building. feb,lS-H
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-17
Sweet Melody Flour.

See our holiday line before selecting
your presents. 1t will pay you. 9. D
Sturm & Co. decl2-l2t
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-17
Sweet Needy FIou

DRINK OLD HENERY wHrSKEY.
This whiskey is made from the finest
selected grain and under the old fashion
handmade process and is highly recon,
mended for family and medicinal use
Sold only by the Boys. Davis and Willis
dec4-24td
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-17
Sweet Mlody Flour
UGLY AND pREprY PEOPLE.

UGLY AND PRETTY PEOPLE.
Take notice, Our last day to take
pictures in this city is December 2sth.
We leave for another city. Come at once
to avoid the rush. Please tell your
friends. % photos for 25c.
SHEA PHOTO CO.,
~. Jacobs Bldg, Carksburg.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-17

The largest line OF wooiens ever shown
in Clarksburg can be seen at the Clarks.
burg Tailoring company. sep24tf
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-05
EXCITING
ADVENTURES
OF 4 POrker Before he Finally Gave
ap The GhOSt in The River.
A Job Of Butcherins on The Leroy
That Interested The
Passengers

The packet Leroy was converted
into a slaughter house for a time
yesterday morning, and a 500,
pound porker which was driven on
to the boat at Stewards landing
above Captlna island, was cleaned
ready for the butchers's cleaver be-
fore the boat had reached Mounds
Willie, six miles above the island.
When the Leroy landed at Stew.
arts among other freight received
was a hog weighing about one
quarter of ton. The animal was
Tather wild and when the steamer
backed In to the river, 1t jumped
overheard ard swan ashore, but
Just as 1t reached the beach the
swift current swept 1t down stream
against a partly submerged barge.
The impact was too much for the
hog and it gave up the ghost.
The carcass was hauled aboard
and here is where the mate and
rousters, assisted by some farmers
who were among the passengers,
demonstrated that they are no
novices at butchering pigs. The
hogs throat was cut and before the
blood had ceased flowing the body
was wrapped In a canvas and ex-
posed to a >:ream of hot water.
After a fe~ uoraents of this scald-
ing process ne canvas was removed
and the hail scraped off. The body
was then swang up. split open and
cleaned and several hundred
pounds of pork vas ready tor mar
ket.
The owner OF the hog was paid
the full value = re animal as 1t
was received f. pment, and the
owners of the L oy retained the
hog, which, as = "as cleaned, sold
In the Wheeling market for con-
siderably more than was paid 10
the farmer who lad shipped 1t.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-05
HERE'S A GOOD THING
Something You Can Read.
lily Believe as It's Sis.
tersyilie Evidence.

Mr.. John Brooks, Stonemason OF
Elizabeth ST., Sistersville, w. Va ,
says. II think a great deal of Dr..
A. W. Chase's Nerve Pills. My
stomach was very weak and refused
to digest food. 1t distressed me al.
ter eating and I was exceedingly
nervous. I got some of the Nerve
Pills at Grier's Drug Store and
they are fine. They so strengthen
ed my stomach that eat with
pleasure and digest my food. My
Nerves are steady-I feel generally
strong and rest we'll at night. I
am glad to recommend the Pills"
DR.. "A. w. Chase's Nerve Pills
are sold at soc box at dealers or
DR.. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo, N Y. See that portrait
and signature of A. w. Chase, M,
D., are on every package.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-05
Bells Of honolulu.

The Bells Of Honolulu are re-
l,=arsing daily, the cast OF thirty
five people Is complete. Queer
IL! says she IS pleased with the
conduct of her subjects.
The Darktown fire brigade, by
ten of Sistersville's volenteer FIRE
men, with Frank Bromley as chief,
will be a grand treat. The dummy
orchestra in the first part with
bones and tambourine accompani.
anent by Miss Belinda Boomershine
Spilkins on the tambourine and
Miss Trylblaua Johnson with the
bones, must be seen to be appre.
ciated. Auditorium next Wednes-
day and Thursday nights, February
NTth and 18th.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-05
Anniversary Of
1884 Flood.

Nineteen years ago yesterday
S!steIsville was undergoing the
greatest flood In It's history. Many
RENE mber the food of 1884, and not
a few residents can tell entertain.
ing stories of incidents during the
time of the high water. Water
street was inundated and business
10 that section of the city was sus.
pended for several days. John
boats and skiffs were run up Water
street from one end to the other
Many homes were flooded and
many families were compelled to
seek shelter In others homes and
in the public buildings. Much
loss was the result of the high
water and many cases of sickness
and numerous deaths by exposure
resulted In many towns and cities
throughout the Ohio Valley. Sis
tersville, however, Jared far better
than many neighboring towns, as 1t
Is situated on much higher ground
than the majority OF towns that
border on the Ohio river.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-05
The Game Keeper" one OF the

The Game Keeper" one OF the
past two seasons successful pro
ductions, will play AN engagement
at the Auditorium tonight. Smith
O'Brien, the singing comedian,
heads this organization and his
managers have surrounded him
with an exceptic nally fine cast. A
moments thought at the very name
OF the production Is sufficient to
impress one with the tact that the
p sslbilities for picturecque nov
city are tremendous.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-05

A drop curtain caught fire In the
Auditorium building In St. Marys
yesterday afternoon A boy hap
pened into the building, saw sparks
falling and had presence OF mind
enough to 60 and drop the curtain
to the floor and In this way the FIRE
was exringuished. But for the boy
fortunately going into the building
the large building would soon have
been II flames and with such high
wind blowing as we bad yesterday,
the whole town would probably
have burned up. 1t was a lucky
escape.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-05

The severe wind storm which
swept over this section of country
yesterday and last night, blew down
a large number of oil deriicks and
did much damage to other property
In the surrounding oil fields. So
far as heard from the Ben's Run
district suffered the greatest loss,
and which will reach into the thou
sands of dollars. So