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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1908
Page
3
A clumsy advertisement from RUBBELE B C inviting readers to choose wallpaper for fall projects. It claims the collection is short and new with limited stock and promises full refunds if workmanship fails to satisfy. It urges early contact, noting prices in New York and a Clarksburg box address for orders.
Advertising tease touts inexpensive eye examinations and discounts on various spectacles from $2 to $10. It contrasts cheap counterfeit optics with professional service, mentioning a location at 118 Third Street in Clarkaburic and urging early calls. It hints at free checkups and repairs while you wait, with claims of guaranteed satisfaction.
A vintage advertisement promotes Allen’s Foot-Hare Cure to relieve painful, tight, and tired feet from new shoes. It claims instant stinging relief for corns and callouses and lists order options including mail samples and a central address in Le Toy, New York.
An old railway worker testimonial from the United States Express Company Chicago praises Chatberiina Colle Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy. He claims repeated use cured chronic diarrhoea on trains and notes his service in the 23rd Ohio Regiment. Available for sale by all dealers.
Recipe fragment lists 1 quart milk and 1 package OWR-PTE with directions on package. Each package yields two pies and offers three kinds lemon chocolate custard. Mentions ordering from a grocer at 10 cents.
An old advertisement touts Swamp-Root by Dr. Kilmer & Co for kidney and bladder trouble in children and adults. It claims many cures, offers a sample bottle, a pamphlet with testimonials, and directs readers to write from Binghamton New York while noting the product name and address.
A brief ad explains that trying P and G Naphtha Soap costs five cents and may prove superior, urging readers to follow the simple wrapper directions for easier washing, time savings, and better results.
In a 1908 notice R D McKeown states he will not be responsible for any debts incurred by his wife Talitha McKeown after August 10 1908 she left his bed and board and is in Wallace Ya Territory passage of the notice.
Clarksville Clarksburg’s Pletcher pitched for the home club and held Grafton at bay early, while McKenna, Gribben and Clark drove in runs. The Moguls pounded twelve hits, scoring steadily as Clark’s team built a big lead before late rallies by Grafton.
The Binghamton New York State league team players Ivor Wagner Way Perking Arthur Marcum and others have been sold to the New York Americans for $8,000. They will join the New York team at season end.
In Joplin Missouri Adk 17 Outtender Paul Cobb brother of Tyrus Cobb of Detroit and second baseman Se wince Warner of Joplin Western Association club have been sold to the St Louis American Association team for 8200 dollars, a consideration for Cote being 969.
Charleroi topped Grafton 8 to 4 after trading early runs. Grafton scored two in the sixth and two more in the eighth as Mack was replaced by Humphries and Dalley handled the mound duties. Charleroi started scoring in the third and added three more in the fourth and fifth before sealing the win.
Fairmont toppled Uniontown 6 to 1 at Traction Park in one of the season’s most exciting games. Kruger pitched six innings, surrendering seven hits as Sweeney took over, while Carlisle opened for Fairmont and Hunt finished strong in a standout Sunday effort.
Uniontown scores twice in the ninth inning to edge Fairmont 4 to 3. Key hits include Redman two base hit and a fateful wild throw allowing the tying and go ahead runs. Pitching changes and fielding miscues shaped a tense finish at Union Park.
Fragmented notes describe a game scene with Cokers, a grand stand roster, and references to Jimmy Clark’s six inning run. Vivian reportedly sent an "alay adlok" to Uniontown while boasting a 176 point lead over the Babies. The tally mentions 100 games played versus 98 by an opposing team.
Clarksburg wins a two game set in a dollar admission contest. The opener features an error filled top of the ninth while the second game includes key hits and a strong pitching showing. Spectators note Jim Garier and Don Curtin among visitors as manager Mantgoianery and others scramble with an umpire dispute. Local officials and area clubs are glimpsed in the crowd.
In a Saturday Glen Falla clash Victors from Clarksburg dominated Falls outet 15 to 40. Maxwell led Victors with strong volleys and Moran relieved in the bullpen. Alt, a new recruit, showed solid second base defense while Witty Hoe delivered clean plays. Kidmohs scored a noted run, Myers provided a key bat, and seven innings featured a standout catch by 17.
Fragmentary recap lists players and actions in a muddy line up. Mentions Kruger Sweeney Bunt Strack Mudolph Price Shadgrass Cowan Fairmont with a 6 to 5 line and an umpire Goehler. Time noted as 1:66 but illegible.
Ambiguous lines indicate multiple MLB games with tallied runs including Cleveland or Chicago style box scores. Notable entries show New York and Detroit results among several teams, with unclear details about opponents and final scores.
A garbled recap shows scattered scores from Sunday with Philadelphia defeating Chicago and Cincinnati and Brooklyn edging opponents. Mentions of Gratton and Dom Carta hint at roster debates and scouting notes amid a Moguls season arc, while Ter GrBbenla’s journey and Tradmer of Fest feature in tentative plans.
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