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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1908
Page
2
An advertisement claims a large collection of long coat suits in fancy cheviots cloths and worsteds with plain or braided satin trims. Prices compare favorably with similar $25.00 suits, and the shop touts strong value for fall purchases.
Retailers tout a vast stock of ladies suits at prices under 16 dollars with models in all materials. The ad highlights value for shoppers with limited budgets and promises affordability with a 10 dollar suit option among the lineup.
Broaddus trustees push to raise the board to fifteen and set three year terms with annual elections. Debates over member selection continue as the General Association, the Institute, and local chapters weigh proposals. A board meeting postponed until mid October in Parkersburg to decide the approach.
In Shinnston Rev Wayne Stainaker was reported as accepting a position at a local church. Dr J W Wallace announced the appointment on Saturday. The Clay district and High Bechet are noted for upcoming football plans this year. Grace McHurpsh, daughter of Charles McElfresh, died Monday evening and was buried at Boothsville. The funeral was held at Boothsville Methodist Church with Rev Wayne Stainaker officiating.
Seven teams appear on WVU football schedule at the Telegram. October 8 hosts Westminster College, October 10 hosts Pittsburg Lyceum, October 17 hosts Carnegie Technical School, October 24 at State College, October 31 at Parkersburg against Marietta College, November 7 at Pittsburgh against Western University, November 14 at Morgantown against Bethany College, with November 21 and 27 listed as open dates.
Report of the condition of The West Virginia Bank located in Clarksburg West Virginia at close of business September 23 1908. It shows resources loans and discounts 16932889 overdrafts 1087.47 stocks and securities 6500 banking house furnishings 1771.50 due from banks 50212.68 checks cash 7294.37 total assets 252022.82 capital stock 0 surplus 0 dividends unpaid 0 undivided profits 1762.10 due to banks 11146.16 time certificates 85008.21 175413.56 total 253022.82 signature by Fred B Wood cashier and notary witness names and directors listed.
Celebration held at 209 Seventh Street Glin Bik in honor of Earl and Wayman Grei born to Mr. and Mrs. Gus Green. The event featured a social gathering with a wide group of friends including Charley Sedwick Anna Ransol Nellie Bagaél Madaling Lacy Ernest Smith Jilly Thomas Elizabeth Whison Holtway Wilson Frederick Smith Thomas Jones Alien Curtis Zein Sedwick Roy Douglas Buda Green Willie Moody Florence Jackson William Lewis Boyd Lewis and Sane Lasjaiters.
The article compares candidates highlighting Hughes as confident in tackling national issues and Taft as an experienced public servant. It notes Miss Nannie Long’s return from Denver and Western cities, and mentions Judge W. G. Bennett visiting the city.
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