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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1908
Page
5
Large assortment of Smiths Axminster Velvet Carpet at 1.15 yard with various fiber rug sizes and prices. Millinery department features Gage hats, Merry Widow sailors from 1.50 to 5.00, parasols from 0.98 to 7.50, and new men’s hosiery with interwoven toe and heel in multiple colors. Children’s parasols in pink and blue, plus silk trimmed options.
Churches filled last night with a sizeable gathering across Easter observances. Rev P Le Glover of Morgantown led the Baptist pulpit Sunday morning as families from Fairmont and nearby towns joined services. Foster mother news prompted Miss Mary Bomaph to travel from Cincinnati to care for relatives, while Miss Edna Smeil and Mrs Harvey Miller visited Fairmont. Local residents and guests, including Miss Agnée Harley and Mr Isaac Dante, were noted attendees.
April 20 report from Bridgeport notes James Hur, grandson of Captain Denis kicked by a horse left him unconscious for several hours but his condition is improved. Local notices praise Easter program by M P chin Senye and entertainments, with readings by Midian Henderson and Panay Graven. J G Lawson commended for the event’s success. Various residents, visitors, and improvements around town noted, including talks by Jernoir Thawina Hodges and Will Pelt building work, and the Indiox Aid Society seeking Mrs. Frank Stout’s support.
An old advertisement touts Kennedy's Lasative Cough Syrup with residue payable in three installments and delayed payment terms. It markets a gentle effect to relieve inflammation and cold symptoms, claiming prompt action, while listing vendor obligations and distribution through druggists. The piece also references Watt and Shuttleworth figures and hints at coffee products and warnings from medical professionals.
A fragmented ad describes Mish Wheat product Sweet Melody Flour marketed by Tally Argun, with references to DeWitt Rilory and Kyrle, promising relief for bladder and inflammatory issues. It mentions a Tuesday evening appearance under Old Tuesday authority and admission price of 60, with drugstore distribution and related elixir claims.
The will of Nolley A Shuttleworth, deceased, records a May 9 1908 sale at 1 30 p m at the county court house front door. Properties include two story brick houses on West Mechanic Street, street car line tracts near Broad Oaks, and several parcels totaling about 15 30 acres in Clarke District. Terms: cash in hand, parcels offered separately then as a whole.
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