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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1908
Page
3
Do you want to know about remedies sold by mail for weak feminine health. The ad praises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a powerful tonic for nervous exhaustion and pelvic complaints. It claims many authorities endorse its ingredients and offers a free booklet by postal card request.
An old advertisement claims Dr Shoop's Restorative quickly improves health within forty eight hours after starting use. It asserts nerves regain strength and energy, warns outside influences affect internal organs, and urges readers to buy from dealers.
An old readable ad promotes the product Sweet Melody Flour and a Dr Shoop Night Cure with promotional language urging women to act quickly for help. Mentions Twila and Wis locations and a free offer.
In Uniontown Pa yesterday afternoon the Onions suffered a hard luck loss to the NFAT by a score of 6 to 2. The Babes failed to capitalize on superior manpower and baking strength in a game described as poorly judged and misplayed, leaving readers to review a lopsided outcome despite better play elsewhere.
A Uniontown News Standard recap notes a 14 to 5 loss as Untontown strands runners. Highlights include Rudolph with a two base hit Phillips with a three base hit Cromley McClomkey and Roberts with sacrifices. Cromley fanned twice and Elam pitched for the defense. Umpires Arundel RIDING HOME and others are part of a travel story about players vacationing near Wells Springs and Pennsylvanian trips.
In Union Park Friday afternoon the Bankers edged the Lumbermen 12 to 11. The Lumbermen led early but ragged play allowed the Bankers to rally to win in the ninth with two out and a runner scoring on a tag. Bankers used 21 players to the Lumbermen’s nine. Final score 12 to 11. Time 2 30, umpire Homer Boughner.
National League report notes the Pirates beat Boston while Cincinnati surged past St Louis. Scoring details show Cincinnati 5, St Louis 4, with scattered results across yesterday’s games and upcoming matchups including Philadelphia versus Chicago and Brooklyn versus Cincinnati.
Connellsville Courier reports Ford Drumm now carries seven Macks with two more added. McKenna from Scattdaie signs on as a pitching recruit McPaytland joins the team as another recruit. Dehimm confirms total seven Macks on roster.
The Morgantown Republican reports Morgantown aims to join the Panja League next year along with Fairmont Clarksburg Grat ton and Uniontown. Backers pledge enthusiasm and plans to secure a franchise with local talent and strong fan support.
Extraordinary interest surrounds the upcoming show featuring Little Johnny Jeno and the Grant Open Jone Ammet as musical numbers captivate audiences. The production promises fresh originality and a lively, popular-song atmosphere that may become the theater’s top attraction this season.
Grafton defeated the home team in a well played game yesterday afternoon. The score details are not fully readable in the snippet but indicate a clear Grafton win and competitive framing at the venue in August.
A brief entry notes a Grafton matter with brief references to parties identified as Bouldin Monph leg and Duily, without further context or dates provided in the fragment.
A garbled account from a PA scene notes dispute over Pa Wilitem and a claim of his fitness. The fragment mentions the grand stand, a coaster, and a nervous crowd, with unclear specifics and names.
Yesterday's results showed Cornwallville 2 to 6 at Clarksburg and Uniontown 6 to 3 at Fairmont. Charleroi 1 to 2 at Grafton. Standings mix shows Uniontown, Connellsville, Charleroi, Fairmont, Grafton with varied records, and today schedule lists Grafton at Charleroi Fairmont at Uniontown Clark Milre at Connellsville.
Washington defeated Chicago 1 to 0 in the first game and tied 2 to 2 in the second. Detroit won again as the circuit table shows Cleveland 4 New York 2 and St Louis 2 Philadelphia 2 after yesterday's slate.
Notice is given that at a meeting held August 4 1908 in Clarksburg Harrison County West Virginia the City Market Company adopted resolutions to discontinue business and render its charter in the state The president is authorized to publish notice in a newspaper near the place of business for four weeks and certify the resolutions to the Secretary of State of West Virginia. GM Mortuison President and W B Frideland Secretary City Market Company
An official writ commands Almedin Reckrit to appear before the Harrison County Cheeni Court judge at the Clerk's office for a chancery exhibit. The document, dated August 1, 1908, is signed by Frank A. Beckett and the clerk Withers H W William, in Jel county.
The court in Harrirom County West Virginia issues an order in chancery in the matter of Beckett vs Beckett. Frank A Beckett seeks a decree of dissolution of the marriage to Almedia Beckett and a divorce with alimony and support for wife and children. The defendant is a nonresident, reported in the case file, with publication to proceed for service. Dated August, by Dabney Ler Corky.
Fragment reads like a quirky food item query with broken phrases. Mentions 25 cent price and Dean's something, but essential nouns are garbled. Overall, a stray menu style snippet with unclear dish names and tasting notes.
A misread letter from C. R. Russel catalogs high quality antiques with promises of low New York prices. The writer urges early orders for fall work, claiming workmanship and goods justify the cost or nothing. Address provided as 0. Box No. 1.
Railroad timetable fragment lists main line westbound Parkersburg to St Louis with departures at 9 65 am and 4 08 pm and connections to Cincinnati Louisville. Northbound to New Martinsville and Pittsburgh shows multiple departures and arrivals with times like 6 00 am and 1 04 pm. Complex OCR errors obscure clear station names and times.
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