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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1907
Page
6
Admiral George Dewey at age seventy remains vigorous and composed. A May morning remark shows his steady nerve, saying you may fire when ready. He even recalls being oddly late for Christmas 1887 upon arriving in the world.
Ohio Lodge of Elks No 610 in Clarksburg approves relief shipments from New Philadelphia Lodge No 610 for Monongah mine disaster victims. A committee led by W G Meeks coordinates arrival and distribution of clothing and supplies, with Connell to supervise delivery as items arrive. Letter from New Philadelphia describes ongoing relief efforts and commitment to assisting affected families.
A misattribution blamed the Horner Gaylord Company for a flour barrel sent to the Monongah disaster relief, when the company had actually sent supplies directly after the event. The firm is also preparing 1,000 sacks of candles and other gifts for the miners' children as Christmas relief.
Plummer of Petersburg Virginia buys the Hotel Jackson at Parkersburg with furniture and assumes charge at once. Mr Plumer will invest several thousand dollars to improve the hotel. Mr Aschmutt and family will return to Staynton. Chocolate is praised as healthful with pies rising in popularity.
A compact ad column highlights Dr. Shoop Health Coffee, plus multiple patent medicine promotions. Testimonials tout stomach aids, laxatives, cough syrups, and tonics. names include Pavia Freeman, Mrs. Mark Koblega rd, H. P. Burke, and Dr. Bland. Products claim digestion aid, rheumatism relief, and cough cures with limited side effects.
Le Raysville N Y merchant C S Woolleyer proclaims Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured his piles twenty years ago. The ad from Frank G. Blandy store promotes salve for sores and burns at 25 cents and endorses Dean's Regulats laxative to ease bowel discomfort and constipation.
Wilson the photographer from Parkersburg returns to his Clarksburg studio after the holidays to supply the public with high grade photographs.
Local ad notes 3JWEET MELODY FLOUR line up follows crowds to Wilson's and Iseo for an up to date photo display. Shoppers urged to visit early as new images captivate patrons and highlight current styling trends.
A fragmented rail timetable lists multiple routes from Washington Baltimore Philadelphia and New York areas with departures to Cincinnati LouSt Louis and Pittsburgh. It notes westbound eastbound southbound and northbound trains with varied departure times and intermediate stops, showing busy corridor scheduling and regional connections.
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