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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1908
Page
6
An advertisement notes a missing dog with a collar around its neck in Clarkehora. A liberal reward is offered for the return of the dog to Gai Wear Main KE.
A vintage style ad notes faster housework using P and G Naphtha Soap. It claims household chores finish by eleven o clock and features a call to readers to try the soap, priced at five cents per cake. The reader is urged to buy where groceries carry the product.
A Stauffer speech at the Churches of Christ convention condemns unscriptural charity as hindering ministry. He urges churches to fund ministers adequately, arguing many aged workers have served for little pay and face poverty in old age or sudden misfortune.
Charleston October 14 Herbert Rarick son of a former policeman suffered a severe crush injury while attempting to board a moving K M train. He lost a leg and required amputation at the hospital. Surgeons say he will recover.
Walter Canton was killed in Norwalk on October 14 while attempting to steal a ride on the sleeper of a Wheeling and Lake Erie train. The man’s head was crushed by a ledge beam, authorities reported.
In Farmington the annual Marion County Sunday School association convention is in session. President Rev J C Broomfield presides and Mrs R T Mantey of Marion is secretary.
Classified fragment shows multiple small ads requesting unfurnished rooms with bath for tight housekeeping, furnished rooms near bath, and private boarding at 292 Mechanic St next to the courthouse. Also seeks work in a potent family with host references. offers aides from Miss Muid Whisely, 29 W Mary Stelty.
Senator Brantor Scott plans a multi county tour beginning October 21 from Wheeling. He will speak in Fowlesburg Rowlenburg Piedmont Parsons Thomas Charles Town Burpers Ferry Martinsburg and Martinsburg with Governor candidate William E. Glaxcocis joining at Martinsburg and near Wheeling to conclude the circuit.
Chairman Samuel V. Matthews of the Republican state committee and Vice Chairman George I. Neal of the Democratic state committee agreed on a uniform ballot form and instructions for voters. The plan will be sent to boards of ballot commissioners statewide to adopt the format across the state.
Secretary Loeb stated Roosevelt did not promise the office of commissioner of general immigration to Daniel J. Keefe head of the International Association of Longshoremen. The denial came amid Keefe’s support for Tart.
Seymour Fisher of Moorefield aided by Ste Gondwin of Wheeling caught a 24 pound carp in the South Branch at the Gap near Moorefield. The note adds that other carp in the area weighed six pounds, reflecting a productive season for local anglers.
LexingtonKy October 1 The former attorney race in the night event proved remarkable but failed to win. Although he completed the mile in 1 26 6 1 4 his effort considering age and condition drew praise. He finished tied at the end.
The funeral and burial of Charlee F. E. Sorkman, a centar paint farmer, will take place Thursday afternoon at Clarke Loft. He was 28, survived by his widow Mira and brothers, with the rest of the family unnamed in the readable text.
A garbled report describes a chaotic incident where a figure named Andy Timson interacts with a tree mark and intoxicants as police and a Glen Ele pluton figure move through streets. The mayor is referenced amid confusion and shifting events.
Fragmentary legal notes cite a case between Brown Foreman Company and an unidentified Hatter-Cohiminin firm over a 127.01 claim. Names Rupkhan and Jacop W. Gerrant appear from Wilwomburg, with Wednesday references and a court context in an unspecified date.
An appeal from Harrison county rests on Judge Lyech’s jury charge, alleged as weight of the evidence error. Attorneys Langodt of Genfiow and Davia ana muris of Clarksburg represent the plaintiffs, arguing Armstrong was Sallie Butcher’s son. The case centers on Louise Butcher’s estate and verdict reflecting the jury’s views. The papers are being prepared for a quick resumption of the fight.
The piece argues that William Jennings Bryan advocates paying U S debts with silver or devaluing the dollar, warning his plan would undermine national credit, invite international contempt, and brand the republic as dishonorable among nations. It emphasizes pride in keeping faith and maintaining a strong, honest credit.
Medina Oct 13 Gay Teac charged with murder of fianewa Orie Ler near Wadsworth was arraigned this morning and pleaded not guilty. The meeting was postponed until next Monday. Mr and Mrs George Howard are here from West Unies.
In a November 24 testimony a former user recalls years of dull pain and frequent trips to the bathroom caused by kidney trouble. After taking Doan s Kidney Pills the patient reports relief, no recurrence, and high praise for the remedy from 1902 statements.
An old newspaper clipping resists medical claims with testimonials and prices for a catarrh cure and a laxative product. It includes a bold money-back line, address for druggists, and a religiously toned health pitch. The ad segment also promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a diet and digestion remedy.
Claims quick relief from itching and cures for piles eczema rheum hives herpes and scabies with Dean's Ointment sold at drug stores including Sweet Melody Flour.
Local grocers advertise Our Pie ready to use pie mix in three flavors lemon chocolate and custard. Each package costs ten cents and makes two large pies, marketed as economical and satisfactory for all.
Grays and browns appear as the season's popular wallpaper colorings with many beautiful samples and the latest novel papers for up to date decorative effects. T. B. Clemm offers wall paper at 207 W. Pilot street and claims to know how to apply them.
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