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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1908
Page
2
During this week we offer greatly reduced prices on ribbons vests and hose as excess stocks from wholesale districts cause a panic. We have bought liberally and plan to pass the savings to patrons. Ribbons are all silk four inches wide in all colors. Vests are gauze with silk tape. Men's silk lisle hose in black, originally 25c, now 29c for the lot.
A local merchant family in Narcoomes Florida introduces Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve along with other patent medicines. The ad copy touts El Paso experience, druggist availability, and asks readers to consult Dr Shoop products for women and night cure. It also mentions Cham berlain salve for nursing infants and Hall's Catarrh and kidney pills with claims of internal cures and doctor endorsements.
Hon. JR Trotter named to join the University of Morgantown College of Law faculty to cover duties formerly held by Dr St George T Brooke who remains on the faculty. Charles Mogg Uriah Barnes elected law assistants. a three year Master of Law program begins. faculty salary increases of ten percent raise major salaries from 2000 to 2200 for professors, 2500 for W Willey, 2000 for others. Dean Hoge salary raised by 500. Dr Henry Payne promoted to professor. cadet corps regulations draft submitted.
Governor Caw received the May prison report showing 64 prisoners received and 45 discharged, a net increase of 19. Of those received, 39 were from state courts, one from the US court, one from an insane asylum, and three from DC. Discharges included 26 state and nine federal prisoners. 25 completed sentences, five paroled, two given conditional pardons, three committed to the insane asylum, and one death. Population stands at 1230.
Extensive improvements are being made on the Oak saloon. The interior is being rearranged and refitted by Messrs Gaughan and Delaney. A cellar is being dug and walled and cemented. New fixtures and other improvements are planned, all to be new except the same old brands of whiskey.
Walter Elliott and Walter Elfoty, both linked to Democratic campaigns for Clarke district, were turned down by local Democrats. Charles B. Honnel appeals a $25 judgment from Justice Flynn for services in capturing Frank Johnson at Yates barn. Sheriff Flanigan is named in the judgment. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Charles L Jones in London on Monday June 15. grandmother Mrs John MacGowan of Clarkstore noted in local circles.
The Daily Telegram notes a Sporting Xtra edition issued daily on game days. It signals upcoming voting related to the Home Team event, inviting readers to watch for the extra for early action and updates on game day activities.
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