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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1908
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR mentions a hotel and surgical institute with names like Ladress Dr EV Pleron and Jide, indicating a historical facility reference but details are unreadable. The item appears as a brief public notice or directory snippet with limited legible context.
The county awarded the ballot printing contract to County Malt Printing at a price of 3240.25. Details and instructions accompany the contract as part of the formal agreement.
The forty fourth annual Baptist session closed last night in Pay The following officers were chosen Rev M L Wood Huntington Vice President Rev W J Bady Fairmont Secretary Rev G L Trawin Grafton Treasurer J Phillips Parkersburg The next annual meeting location and arrangements were discussed Officials named to executive and church boards include W Eday L E Peters James Ab lon Clarksburg J A Smith Priestly Samuel Ameropp Reese Milla J S Baughman Sutton A J Elliott Terra Alta W F Hank Pucks Ferry M L Wood Huntington H Frank Good Spencer L S Vanney Marriaville W H Adams Carfax Ash Mannington T Johnson Charleston J W Bell Grant VIlley W L Richardson Stetersville A Lebarran St Marys L F P Grove Beckley Dan Gunde Graney G Parker Milton B D Stelle Curie burs Trustees also named for Ministers and Widows Fund
In Tokyo on October 20 the Emperor welcomed Rear Admiral Sperry and other officers of the American battleship fleet. A sequence of entertainments continues for the fleet, with Sperry sending a message from Roosevelt to the Emperor and the Emperor replying, later telegraphed back by Sperry.
A damaged OCR text describes a woman from Kanakee who could manage a home, a Cambridge youth praising her cooking, and references to Spartan Stain and varnish used on wood. It lists Marietta Paint & Color Co. of Marietta Ohio and a Home Furnishing Co. on Main Street likely for distribution or display.
West Milford reports visitors from Clarksburg including Miss Lina Lee teaching plans for October 18 and pending advanced work hires. Local residents Mrs S A Van Horn and daughter Mintss return from Fairmont while others tour Clarksburg and nearby towns.
An old newspaper ad promotes a home remedy for rheumatism and kidney issues. It touts a recipe using fluid extract dandelion, compound kargon, and ayrop sarsuperina, claiming it cleanses kidneys, eases pain, and neutralizes uric acid. The text references L A Shearer of Salera and mentions attendees from Rhinnston for a Taft meeting.
An 1808 Harrison County Virginia court notice announces a decree to obtain a divorce for Mony desertion over three years. It cites the defendant as unknown real resident of the state, lists Clark of the court and witnesses, and sets terms for publication and appearance in the circuit court proceedings.
Advertisement fragment urges moderation in eating to prevent stomach troubles and rheumatism. Recommends Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for digestion and energy. Mentions Doan's Ointment for eczema and itching with quick relief for children. notes multiple druggists sell both products.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Salve as a one night cure for cracked skin on hands lips and nipples and for chafed or scorched areas. It promotes its effectiveness for sores and scalds and notes availability from local merchants.
Fragmentary OCR ad touts Dr Thomas Elektric as instantly relieving pain and curing wounds in a bold claim. The wording is garbled but implies a quick antiseptic or healing aid. No verifiable details or credentials are provided.
A damaged OCR fragment lists numerous rooms and firms including Hope Natural Gas Rooms 757-8 near Wataberod, Metropolitan Life Insureness Suite 326 Third Bd, O'Gara Coalifing Go Room 428, Richards Construction Co Rooms 45-645%, Dr B F Shuttle SE Paysieinn, and J H Walker of Sunbury Ohio praising Burdock Blood Bitters as a cure for years of indigestion and loss of appetite.
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