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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1908
Page
7
A promotional piece extols this bank as a reliable partner in need, noting sickness or unemployment as common trials. It touts solid savings safety, strong solvency, and a reputation for courtesy, urging readers to choose this bank for their finances.
Governor William M. Dawson proclaims two proposed amendments to West Virginia's constitution to be submitted at the November election. The first would modify Article IV Section 4 on qualifications for public office, labeled the Qualification Amendment. The second would amend Article VI Section 23 to adjust county court structure and terms, labeled the County Court Amendment. The proclamation, dated July 25, 1908, with state seal and secretary of state, directs ballots to show For ratification or For rejection for each amendment.
A notice suggests taking Dean's Regulets to ease digestion and promote regular bowel movements after a heavy meal. The product promises an even passage of bowels and relief for discomfort.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions superstition about Friday the 13th and Rajhmanagar, with garbled phrases about wages and songs. No clear event, name, date, or place can be reliably identified beyond the superstition reference.
Fragmented OCR recounts old theatre scene with Wardlgrang, Wardlgrang, and Dutch Patrons. Mentions British Governor enmity, romantic plot, attractive settings, and songs including Fel en and The Old Chimney Corner. German comedian Al H. Ells as manager notes Friday the 18th as open date. profits dispute superstition of Friday the 13th.
Glen Falls defeats Northview 18 to 10 as strong hitting and solid pitching lead Glen Falls. Notable performers include Gym and Bright with several hits and RBIs, while Rama provides support on the mound and at the plate.
Miss Martha Graham, noted for elementary church work, will visit the Christian church Thursday at 2:30 and 3:00 to instruct teachers in manual work. All teachers and interested persons are urged to attend. Constable A D Thumby of Salem observed a business visitor in the city.
The home team faced a heavy defeat as the visiting side led 8 to 1. Fifteen strikeouts highlighted the wobbling offense and shaky pitching during the contest.
Fort atti ley John Milloe and Anne Nethoway held on counterfeiting charges after arrest at Bellaire last Thursday. Deputy marshal to take them to Claybalvirg this morning as grand jury deliberates. Preliminary hearing held before Commissioner Boyd. C L Felton of Parkersburg represents Amoot Advertising Rvmmcy.
The Reném store of J A Nelson & Company at Vatay Bend near El Heine was robbed of 3150 in goods including 60 worth of wheels. News from Ocean City Cal reports Jam A. Engle’s death. Ledger mentions various local officials and rail ties to Clarksburg. Fire activity, coke ovens fitted in Bretio, and increasing Baltimore Ohio shop forces at Grafton suggest growing industrial activity. Randolph county lumber orders total 200 cars sourced from multiple mills. Wildell Lumber Company at Wildell View reports a 75 car order in process.
A damaged OCR list presents business names and rooms across Clarksburg and Fairmont towns. Entries include Empire Sign Company Furnishings, Glenwood Adaltion Real Date Room 319, Dr J Gaston Physician, West Virginia Casualty Co Insurance Rooms 643 45 Sixth door, Metropolitan Life Insurance Co Life Insurance, Pardee Curtin Lumber Co Rooms 754 56 Seventh floor, Richards Construction Co Contractors Rooms 645 646 Sixth floor, Short Line Cash Co Room 206 Second floor, National Cash Register Co Mezzanine Floor, West Virginia Fire Underwriters Association Room 648, plumbing and gas fittings entries, and multiple professional offices listed by room numbers and floors.
An old advertisement touts Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for long standing female ailments and weak systems. It claims to restore vigor and regulate the entire female body, suggesting benefits even in chronic conditions and offering private correspondence for details and orders.
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