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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1908
Page
2
A fragmented price list shows various apparel items with stated costs. Items include boys knee pants at 35 cents, men’s working shirts at 50 cents, boys blouse waists at 49 cents, ladies lace tan hose at five cents, men’s heavy grey hose at five cents, and men’s overalls priced at 39 cents.
Multiple gas companies report drilling tests on several farms including B Lt Williams Katy Lick Run James H Morris and others. Drilling activity spans Limestone Creek Coal district Sandia district and Grasarim Tensile district with several holes in progress and results yet unconfirmed.
Report of an early police court term with two men arrested for drunkenness. Names given as Stewart Fowler and J. E. Meissil. Proceedings show no prisoners for the regular term and a brief money declaration noted.
W A Weaver of Mannington in Fairmont district escaped Saturday after making a hole in his jail door with an axe. A Woodhound tracked him to the railroad station as he reportedly headed east. A Buckhannon minister led a quarterly conference at Grasset Methodist Church on Sunday.
Wheeling merchants plan a trade excursion visiting Clarksburg on April 22 to promote West Virginia commerce. The event lists numerous local firms and aims to strengthen ties across the state, emphasizing mutual prosperity and Wheeling’s support for in state trade. The party will travel by rail and socialize with customers and partners from across the region.
The first section of a jury to hear the New York mayoralty recount began before Justice Lambert in the Supreme Court today.
In Washington April, Senator Scott chairing the committee on public funds and grounds addressed the Senate about the government’s demand for more office room in the District of Columbia. The remarks outlined the push for additional facilities and funding to accommodate federal agencies and staff.
A cordial invitation invites the public to attend a Sectara on Forestry tonight in Hoffman Hall starting at 7 o'clock, presented by Enon A. Mills of the United States Department of Agriculture. No admission fee. The notice also plugs Allen’s Foot-Ease and a patent cure advertisement with testimonials dated 1888.
An ad service urges readers to obtain Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Everlasting Preservation. The promotion touts cures for blood disease, ulcers, and female ailments, claiming free trials by mail and nationwide pharmacist availability.
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