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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
1
Howard Gore, a young businessman and Republican, is nominated for county clerk. He studied at West Virginia University and was active in Republican circles since college, pledging to uphold duty, accuracy, and bipartisan service in county records.
Mrs Yeager died after a cancer battle at Phoenixville. Funeral with burial at Peck’s and a service at the late home followed. She was a daughter of Zemiph Latham and Airs. Bares Lanham, aged 44, leaving four children and a list of relatives including John Filmer and Charice Lanham.
Hon Dharles M Hart born February 9 in Harrison County is a Republican candidate for the House of Delegates. A prominent manufacturer, he leads Tae Huns Broilers Machine Company as secretary treasurer and has served on the Republican national convention delegation and the city council. He has worked on Taxation and public institutions committees and aims to report on needed school and state facility improvements.
At a Republican meeting in the courthouse, organizers outlined the Taft industrial parade for Saturday night at 7 o clock. Clubs from Tin Plate to Colored Glasscock formed along East Pike Mulberry Linden Park and Oak streets with bands and carriages, showcasing diverse industrial groups in a large civic procession.
The American club appoints Manorith Gerk J A Jentins Gov HL Vandergart Sheridan R Grittine W Clore and Arthur J Thompson as committee to distribute helmets and gear. They meet in the store room of the Hen Building on Telexram from 1 o'clock until evening today and tomorrow to arrange helmets and parade details for the city raft club. Republicans who have not joined are invited to join the helmet effort.
Amon Payne’s condition has improved today after a questionable incident. No further details are available on the circumstances or hospital care.
A political notice profiles Congress member W P Hubbard born 1843 in Wheeling and his career from state attorney general candidate to congressman with Republican backing. It includes a challenger's nomination and a public defense card from Salem citizens. It mentions an arrest report for murder in Cincinnati Covington.
Rousing Republican rallies were held at three locations last night and yesterday afternoon. Elmer L. Stone and Charfen G. Coffman delivered opening speeches to packed crowds at West Milford and Margaret and Robinson school houses. Howard M. Gore and attorneys John C. Southern and H. C. Batten spoke to fervent audiences. Locals plan to attend the big industrial parade Saturday night and ride to the railroad for the special Short Line train.
Samuel S. Faris of Bridgeport West Virginia rejects claims he will be a deputy for J. E. Bartlett. He says he has applied for no deputy post and Bartlett has not pledged any selections. Faris defends Bartlett and dismisses circulating rumors as false. The note is dated October 80, 1903.
A West Virginia Democratic leader, John T. McGraw of Gratton, allegedly arrives from New York with a large sum of boodle funds from Tammany Hall. The money, obtained after a conference with Democratic leaders, is said to be aimed at influencing voters on election day and to be used for corrupting the ballot. An all-hands meeting is planned in Grafton to finalize plans in secret.
James Bartlett of Bridgeport, the Republican nominee for sheriff, has run a vigorous campaign and enjoys strong support across the county. A lifelong resident age 55, Bartlett emphasizes honesty and independence, pledging to serve as sheriff without outside influence if elected.
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