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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1908
Page
2
The long running Great Clean Sweep Sale is extended due to strong demand. The retailer promises deeper bargains on remaining stock as thousands of buyers have already benefited and urges visitors to act before the sale ends on month’s last day.
Aug 18 in Bridgeport reports the glass factory reopened after a six week vacation. Local residents mingle with visitors Walter Hill of Baltimore stays with uncle James Hill. Several Bridgeport people attend the Chautauqua in Clarksburg and other social visits are noted among area families.
State news notes agitation for a Fairmont curfew ordinance while plans emerge for a ten mile Macadam road from Huntington to Catlettsburg a new Rebekah lodge is formed in Clendennin and Fairmont Coal Co to shutter coke ovens at Monongah this week.
At Phillippi, United States court special term the United Mine Workers counsel failed to appear with their arraignment to extend a temporary injunction filed by Hicron Coal Glendale Coal and others. The petition seeks to restrain national officials and organizers of Sub-district No. 4 of Ohio from actions against employees. The miners and their manager were ready, but Fearon’s name caused the hearing date to be postponed.
Mrs George A Dewey of Detroit Michigan sustained a broken finger above the second knuckle joint after falling from an automobile during a visit to her store in Mas A Broken Hand is reported from the incident and medical attention was given.
An advert promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative for nerves fatigue and lack of ambition. It claims forty two hours to noticeable improvement and rapid return of health and vigor, restoring strength and mood against outside depressors. The copy targets general wellbeing with bold promises.
A feature on a newly built residence highlights its handsome exterior with brickwork and front detailing. The interior boasts well laid rooms, tasteful furnishings, and artistic decorations. Builders Prunty and Hamrick receive credit for craftsmanship and color schemes, with Dr. Warner praised for adding artistic flair.
Governor Dawson issues a proclamation calling voters to decide two constitutional amendments at the general election in November 1908. The first, a Qualification Amendment, limits eligibility for offices and defines terms. The second, a County Court Amendment, sets election by the county and term lengths for commissioners.
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