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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1908

Page

3

Gesner Praises Hipttend Francis 2 Geserer

Virgil J. Highland emerges as a key figure in the Republican state committee campaign described by Wheeling Intelligencer reporters. Senator Scott aided reorganizing efforts at Clarksburg while praising Highland as a capable, level headed organizer, with hints he could become internal revenue collector.

Gesner Francis Geserer Esc Wheeling Intelligencer Virgil J. Highland Repub- Moon Virgil Highlang Lasscock State Committee Clarksburg Highland Scott Hot Springs

Country Wave Commission Aims At Rural Action

The commission seeks to mobilize farmers and rural residents to present needs to the federal government and Congress. President Roosevelt sent wholesome suggestions, and December 5 is set for gatherings of farmers merchants teachers ministers and others at schoolhouses to discuss resolutions and actions.

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Editorial Wisdom Blends Politics and Prosperity

The Hinton Independent Herald and Fairmont Times urge voters to back measures boosting national prosperity. They argue material progress and happier citizens improve the nation, while criticizing partisan double standards in mayoral and police leadership.

Hinton Indepedent Herald Fairmont Times Pseudopious

Election notes and partisan jabs mix in West Virginia column

A garbled Charleston Daily piece rails at Democratic and Republican figures from El Morris to county officials. It notes a regal election certificate for C Williams in Nicholas County and discusses licensing, gambling, and local governance amid regional development news.

Nicholas County C. Williams Charleston Psss Fairmont Times Marion County Times Tarlor West Virginia St. Albans

Free Delivery at Keyser Brat Day Announces Mail Start

On the Brat day of December the delivery service will start in Keyser West Virginia. Three letter carriers will begin routes with the mail the same day. T. T. Huffman is being consulted on the success of the endeavor.

Keyser Xorylem Ly W. Va T. T. Huffman At- Falney Vane

Memorial to Revolutionary Battle to Rise in Pt Pleasant

The secretary of war approves plans for a granite memorial in Pt Pleasant to honor the October 10 1774 Battle of the Revolution fought there. A $10000 fund is set to aid the memorial with public highway access. Local commission members John P. Austin Virgil A Lewis and J Bawver supervise. Captain Alstatter will oversee construction.

Jar Waebingiéa Ita Nat Stesalan Congrena Mare Secretary of War Alstatter John P. Austin Virgil A. Lewis J. Bawver

Water as cure all advised for rheumatism and kidney issues

A well known authority urges increased water intake to prevent kidney and bladder disease and rheumatism. He promotes plain vegetable remedies and a dandelion based prescription with Karson and Sarparitide syrup, urging daily use after meals and ample water.

New Officer Named General Manager of Motive Power

Baltimore and Ohio announces the appointment of J. D. Harris as general manager of motive power effective November 28, replacing J. B. Mohrandt who resigned. Harris has long served as works manager for Westinghouse Airbrake in Pittsburgh and previously held roles with the Pennsylvania Railroad. He began his railroad career as master mechanic at a Pennsylvania shop before joining B&O and later Westinghouse.

Baltimore Baltimore & Ohio General D. Harris Motive Power J.B. Mohrandt Harzia Westinghouse Airbrake Company Pittsburg Pennsylvania Railroad Baltimore & Onto Westinghouse

Hunting Party Heads to Gauley and Willams Rivers

Jacob W. Gerrard Pitha Platt Dr A 8 Gavalier Frank Robey Bee Maxwell and Grover Gerrard depart Thursday for several days in the mountains. They plan to hunt various game at the heads of the Gauley and Willams rivers. The trip follows Gerrard's recent defeat on the Democratic ticket for the House of Delegates.

Jacob W. Gerrard Pitha Platt Dr. A. 8 Gavalier Frank Robey Bee Maxwell Grover Gerrard Gauley Willams House of Delegates

Elks Choose John Vis for Memorial Program Delivery

The Elks selected John Vis to deliver the memorial program in Grassoomps. The complete program remains to be edited and announced later.

Elks John Vis

Notice on Smithy Front Restaurant Tickets Void

The notice states that Smithy will close a Front restaurant on Hill Street this month and all pass tickets will be void. No further details are provided about dates or authorities.

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