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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1906
Page
6
Defunct grocers announce a closing sale at Morriman's offering hoes for ladies misses and children oxford and dippers and other items at sacrificing prices. Dr. BF Shuttleworth is in Parkesburg, with a note of attendance by officials and a reference to the Windsor area.
An article describes the Jamestown Exposition as a premier social event of the century with emphasis on formal attire. It contrasts colorful dress for women with the restrained black and white male dress standard, noting women’s fashion impact on evening appearances and military influences on style.
Washington April 11 A union of New York Avenue and Assembles Presbyterian churches has been ratified. It is generally understood to be a momentous founding step.
Fragmentary obituary reports the death of Mrs Mitchell, wife of Col Robert Mitchell of Atitecelleburg Kentucky, with mention of a granddaughter and other family details in an indistinct early text. The readable portion indicates a family funeral notice from the Mitchell household in Kentucky.
Powell in Egypt is described as a citizen soldier boy who is currently in Alexandria Egypt. The brief note states he is hearty and well and mentions his position within the world of soldiers.
Fragmentary text notes an Elk’s Minsiélto event in April with humor and a large turnout. It mentions a Clansman event planned for Thursday evening, with participants preparing and progressing satisfactorily amid playful descriptions and misheard lines.
Local reports list visitors to town including M Sullivan of Mt Clare and Mrs Myo Heemer from Timberport. Walter Barnes of Fairmont, J Rothmenn of Salem, and Preston Randolph of Salem were in the city on business. Prof Blake plans a Thursday dance in the Arkbridge building with Mack Crow's orchestra. William H Sherre arrived from Huntington noting business activity rising there. Mrs Susan Haymoo visits Fort Thomas, Lt and Mrs M and latvia plan several weeks away. A local merchant promotes a spring stock and pricing ahead of seasonal sales.
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