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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1908
Page
7
A promotional pitch touts P and G Naphtha Soap as a godsend for homemakers, claiming it halves wash-day effort and eliminates boiling and hard rubbing. Directions on the wrapper guide quicker, easier laundry, urging readers to remember the white naphtha soap in the blue wrapper.
In Charvenol, Pa on June 15 Scottdale defeated the Bootties 2 to 6 after a late eighth inning rally. Humphries allowed four hits and two runs in relief as Charlevain scored two late runs. Osborne, May, Humphries, and Dempsey composed the battery for the teams in a game noted for miscues and solid pitching.
The National League had no games on Sunday. Saturdays scores: Boston 6 Pittsburg 2, Chicago 1 Philadelphia 0, New York 3 Cincinnati 2, St Louis 4 Brooklyn 3. Standings list Chicago 80-16, Cincinnati 26-20, Pittsburg 26-20, New York 24-22, Philadelphia 21-22, Boston 22-25, Brooklyn 22-25. Games today: St Louis at Brooklyn, Chicago at Philadelphia, Cincinnati at New York, Pittsburg at Boston. A new postmaster Julius C Messinger appointed at Sheridan Lincoln county daily June 15.
H Wicks of Bellevue named captain for the 1909 Washington and Jefferson college track team to succeed Frank Keifer of Idaho Falls. The new captain joins a strong quarter mile line and has been a member of theWARELTY track team since freshman year. Manager Reli of Scottdale reports recruiting moves to boost the squad.
The Clarksburg shops present a festive window tour with ladies silt jumper dresses in diverse shades and white canvas shoes at reduced prices. Displays feature lingerie gowns, June weddings attire, velvets, lace, ribbons, and decorative belts in bright hues. Store fronts highlight silver bands, blue ribbons, and somber glass accents with hats and hosiery to attract shoppers.
A vintage advertisement extols Kilmer’s Swamp-Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles with claims of dramatic cures. It offers free samples and a book by mail, lists multiple businesses, and quotes the product name with address in Binghamton New York.
Rail timetable lists daily and Sunday departures for main lines east and west with through connections to Cumberland Washington Baltimore Philadelphia New York and Parkersburg Cincinnati St Louis along with West Virginia routes including Parkersburg Richwood Webster Springs and New Martinsville Wheeling. Stations show multiple times and some OCR errors but indicate north south and through services with arrival times.
Arrangements are set for the annual meeting of Tt. & O. officials to be held at Deer Park Maryland with date to be announced in ten days. President Oscar G Murray will deliver the principal address and several important topics will be discussed. Prof and Mrs Wyle Smith and children travel from Jerusalem Ohio to visit relatives in Grayville Limaville and other towns, planning a two to three week trip. Allen's Foot-Ease advertised as a shoe comfort aid costing 25 cents and available at drugstores with a free trial package offer and a sanitary corn pad promoted for foot care. Endorsed Chamberlain Pain Balm praised for ankle sprain relief with a Tennessee testimonial from Mrs Stallings Butler.
Reports say Dolliver plans to announce a possible duel over nominations as Fairbanks and Sherman vie for support. Indiana and Ohio delegations shape the national committee, with Beveridge as chair and Taft viewed as the nominee. Ohio organizers plan a formal demonstration in Cincinnati after confirmation.
Keifer presides as chair in Springfield with rales of order of business. George T. Cox of Cincinnati named vice president of convention. Governor Harris, member national committee, A. L. Yorys of Lancaster and Myran Merrick noted to notify the president.
The Mynnatian maroon saloon undergoes important changes including closing the rear stairway and converting the flat floor room into a linked hootke space with a service andc. A modernized table and seating will improve comfort. Menara Kearne and Koehler plan further improvements to boost business appeal and prices.
Memorial Day services were held by the Pythilare and Teed Men aid Degree of Parafrontas. Members visited local cemeteries to honor the dead with memorials on the burning afternoon. Michael Ti Teter of Orel addressed attendees and received favorable comments. Hiram Lynch visited Monday from Wolf Summit with George Wooster of Shipnetam, who was on business.
A Chamberlain stomach and liver tablet advertisement claims many cures for stomach trouble. It cites a man who spent over two thousand dollars on medicine and treatment who was cured by a few boxes. Price 25 cents with samples free at all drug stores.
An old remedy claim urges use of Cham Verlain's Pain Hat to relieve rheumatic pain and prevent chronic conditions. The ad notes sleep benefits and lists sizes for sale by Sweet Melody Flour and other traders.
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