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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1913
Page
4
A state health bulletin notes no Fourth of July injuries from fireworks to date, praising safety efforts. Newspapers statewide back an educational campaign to promote safe celebrations and support agricultural programs at the University of Morgantown.
The piece argues a fatigue with endless congressional investigations. It notes Representative Murray of Massachusetts proposes probing the coal trust. It claims the public grows intolerant of probes that yield little and cost money.
The piece criticizes Representative Murray for proposing an investigation centered on the railroads and land ownership, urging inclusion of departments beyond commerce and labor. It argues for a comprehensive, properly resourced commission across federal agencies to avoid partial inquiry.
Two hours were allotted to each side for argument as Congressman S B Ayis opened for the prosecution noting that the defendant or any witness did not deny Hill received two thousand dollars for his vote or other proven statements. I H Morton will close for the state while Judge Henry Brannon, now associate counsel, will deliver the defendant's sole speech and his first felony court address in 37 years as a judge.
The annual Central West Virginia Fair announces George M. Ernest of Greensburg Pa as special judge of the livestock department for September 1 2 3 and 4. F B Davisson heads cattle Howard M Gore horses and mules James B Sapler swine and sheep Edmund C Denham poultry. all are longtime regional experts poised to run departments in a modern systematic order.
In a Clarksburg Athletic Club boxing card at the Victoria theater Saturday Kid Sher key of Pittsburgh and Battling Max well of Adamston fought to a four round draw. In the main bout Al Greyber of Pittsburgh defeated Brooks Banks of this city in the final round of their six round scheduled bout. Banks suffered a severe beating but is slated to meet Greyber again, hoping to improve in the rematch.
Local notes list numerous visitors and guests staying with families in Bridgeport and nearby towns. The Baptist church held baptisms on Saturday with seven new members, and the Methodist Episcopal pastor baptized four on Sunday morning.
An eastern firm plans a tin sheet mill in Clarksburg with site chosen and option secured but will postpone erection until the tariff bill becomes law. Promoters expect growth despite labor difficulties as they monitor tariff impact. The Philadelphia Young Woman's Christian Association reports an endowment fund of $217000.
Train service announces a temperature adjustment for passengers with readings planned around a seventy degree rise to a cooler range. Officials warn riders to prepare for the change and potential comfort concerns aboard in coming trips.
A Clarksville reader attributes back pain relief to Doan's Kidney Pills after a short illness. He recalls worsening tension in the morning and sharp twinfex, then notes improvement after using the product from Wille & Rasmussen Drug Store. He praises the pills and publicly confirms prior endorsements, urging readers to remember the name and buy from Foster Milburn Co. in Buffalo.
A patient from Poughkeepsie recounts months of weeping eczema and persistent itching. After using Saxo Salve, the skin cleared after continued application, with a money back guarantee from Stone & Mercer in Clarksburg West Virginia for unclear edematous skin conditions. A doctor warns for blood purification remedy Vino! but the ad centers on Saxo Salve as the skin remedy.
Monongahela Valley Traction Company issues notice requiring freight shipments to Mannington and intermediate points to be delivered at the station no later than 9 A M. Shipments for Pairvisw and intermediate points due by 10 50 A M. Goods reception hours are 7 A M to 12 noon and 1 to 5 P M.
A note advises Mr and Mrs I Want It to advertise in the DAILY TELEGRAM to reach local merchants. It suggests newspapers will inform customers about products and prompt orders, claiming merchants will cooperate and buyers will appreciate prompt information.
An old advertisement promises a free reproduction on training if twenty five wrappers and a two cent stamp are sent to the Hewitt Brothers Soap Company in Dayfork Ohio. The ad urges buyers to collect wrappers instead of paying high prices at a picture store.
Deeds filed show Raymond Edgell transferring two lots to Thomas Edgell in Lumberport. Davis Horner Company transfers one lot to TM D W Montgomery in Grascellt. William R Ruck transfers one lot to H Ruck in Stealey Heights. Martha Atkins transfers four lots to George Koon in Point Comfort. Clurcksburg Board of Trade Land Company transfers one lot to R A Haynes Norwood.
The body of Mrs Mollie Griffin died at her daughter Mrs Frank Wilon home on Virginia Ave Saturday afternoon. She was taken to Haywood Sunday for funeral services and burial in the family burial ground after a several week battle with typhoid fever and later heart trouble.
Court actions in Harrison County involve Lucretia B. Moore seeking a divorce from Joseph E. Moore in Chancery. An order directs Joseph to appear within a month for the suit. Depositions of Lucretia and other witnesses are set for September 12 at the Clarksbury law offices, with adjournments possible if needed.
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