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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1908
Page
4
A garbled newspaper page shows newspaper stands and carriers listed in multiple towns, plus a political tribute praising Hon. William B. Chitt on and a veteran remembrance piece. It notes delivery from various stands and offices, carrier complaints about irregular service, and a call to honor soldiers from the nation’s independence to present.
Editor R E Horner of the Park raburg Sentinel criticizes Centocrantic party bosses amid a Wheeling convention dispute. He urges new leadership and warns that rival leaders Chilton and McGraw should be replaced by fresh delegates to strengthen the party. The piece cites expected maneuvers to influence the national committeeman selection and the forthcoming convention battles.
The Chilton Gazette questions McGraw's dethronement following a Wheeling convention on Thursday. A reporter notes doubt about the Gazette's authority while claiming some delegates favored Bryan and criticized others chosen to represent voters.
The University of Georgia School of Forestry offers free expert examinations for timber owners to assess forest resources in the state. Owners pay travel and subsistence, with costs prorated if multiple owners in one area apply. Applicants must provide tract location, size, forest type, conditions, and land use plans. In addition, a Telegram feature highlights graduating city high school class with both male and female graduates praised for their skills and training.
Mesra, David M. Morris and Boyd Prince have bought City Market near Telegram office. Prince becomes store manager with Prince’s prior Baltimore and New York experience cited. The business will run as cash only with low prices and full meats, vegetables, greens, and groceries.
Col J W Carpenter of Salem left this week to supervise a week long survey in the Wiccow region. He negotiates for specimens of the underlying carbon dequalts using a modern diamond drill outfit. Accompanying him are Nisson and Herman Carpenter. They expect to return after the first of next week.
In a long oration Lawrence R. Lynch described Latin American independence and U S role plus the need to strengthen the navy to guard extensive shores. Dr D P Morgan awarded diplomas. Ogden gold medal went to Lynch. McConkey cited scholarships. Miss Annum won Cohen medal.
The cemetery trustee board reports recent repair work at the O O F cemetery began recently. Grounds now show marked improvement with tidier hedges and cleaner surrounds, suggesting further enhancements may follow.
Fragmented text notes Bennett successor to Aurch with Chenoweth as salesman and Clarence Wennett named as successor in a city role. Mentions Jim Ghenowoth and Elkins office moves. Also references May 10 and federal appointments tied to price operations and government corruption cases.
The Rev Stephen A. Coffman of Fairmont, who eluded capture after a recent arrest, was moved from a jail to Cooke's hospital last night for treatment. He has not eaten since Tuesday and remains very weak, unable to walk, with guards stationed at the hospital.
In a fragmentary notice a retailer states stores are open on Saturday despite general inconvenience. It mentions customers and a Renault reference, with incomplete context about who would assist or close shops. The readable text hints at a local business responding to customer flow on a weekend day.
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