The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-05
will Give Free Band Concerts and
Minstrel Shows Upon Lot in
Rear of Union National
Bank Building. ..

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This city has, on various occasions.
entertained some celebrated men
within its gates-men distinguished
by fame in various walks OF life
but 1t is destined to shortly receive a
visit from one who occupies a pecu-
liar position among men, having
earned place of honor and esteem
in the hearts of the public solely
through his unselfsh devotion to
mankind, his striking personality and
sincerity Of purpose.
This distinguished American and
the interesting announcement of his
proposed visit was conveyed to the
people of Clarksburg, by leading
citizen and prominent business man,
who is personally acquainted with
him and looks forward with pleasure
to his arrival in Clarksburg. This
gentleman, at first, hesitated to dis
cuss the coming Of the Great Speigel.
stating that he would prefer to await
definite Information as to the date
of his arrival, but when urged to
confirm the rumor of his intended
visit, he said:
Yes, l am aware of the report that
the Great Spiegel Is to visit Clarks-
burg, and am in a position to con-
firm the report, being one OF the sew
eral citizens who extended an invi-
tation to him and urged its accept
ence. At first our efforts were ap-
parently doomed to failure, for while
stating his willingness to come to this
city, the Great Spiegel informed US
that previous engagements so COM
pletely monopolized his time that he
could not definitely appoint time for
visiting Clarksburg for many months,
and that perhaps his coming would
have to be deferred until nett year.
We persisted, however, and our eff
forts have been rewarded by the re-
ceipt Of letter saying that he will
arrive here within the next few days.
ITO those who know this man, and
there are few who do not have some
knowledge of the service he has rem
dered mankind, the announcement Of
his coming will be received as boon
to the people OF this city, for II he
does not make lifelong friend OF
every man, woman and child with
whom he comes in contact, 1t will be
because the people OF this community
are different from. humanity Of other
sections"
During the course of this gentle
man't discussion of the forthcoming
appearance OF the Great Spiegel here
he intlmated that in this eminent Wis
itor our citizens will meet man
whose personality, distinctive char
acrer and striking manners are OF
such a nature as to mark him as a
man Of worth and achievement. While
these characteristics naturally tend to
make him unusually conspicuous, his
manner is natural, unassurlng and
marked by a sincerity OF purpose to
do for others rather than for him
self that at once impresses all who
meet him.
Within the next few days the gen.
tlemen who have induced this IA
nous man to pay US visit. expect g
be advised OF the exact date Of his
arrival and are looking forward anx.
iously to the receipt Of this informa.
ton. While 1t is now his intention
TO make his stay in this city Of short
duration, a movement is already or
foot to induce him to prolong his
visit, which promises so much Of last,
ing benefit to the people here.
He is now in Parkersburg where
for the last four weeks have beer
giving band concerts and free enter
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