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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1908
Page
5
The listing shows dollar lot values at 1.25 and 1.50, dollar fifty lot values at 2.00 and 2.50, two dollar lot values from 2.50 to 3.00, and two fifty lot values ranging 3.00 to 5.00. These price ranges reflect historic commodities or sale items and indicate tiered pricing by lot size.
A sale catalog highlights silk fabrics including 35 inch Black Taffeta at 79c per yard and St. Gall Embroidery and Dress Swiss at 50c per yard. Imported Batiste offerings range 75c to $1.00 per yard. Also promoted are 9x12 Smith's Rugs from $19.50, Royal Wilton options at $28.75, and Axminster Velvet Carpets at $1.15 per yard.
Readily available new cushion covers for porch use with Roman stripes and tassels at the corners priced 25c each. Assorted ladies umbrellas 26 inches in multiple colors priced at 1.69, with Navy blue options at 2.50 values. Ladies hose in black and tan offered as threePairs for 1.00, plus Merry Widow bows in white and colorways at 25c to 1.00. Stock collars in dots and stripes 25c each, many pretty parasols displayed, prices range from 1.98 to 7.00.
A fragmented review notes the stagecraft of The Gingerbread Man with a striking light and moonlit set. Evelyn Ketlogg appears as Little Jack Horner, delivering a melodic presence while the chorus provides a soft, trainlike harmony. The piece traces a prosperous run in New York Chicago and Philadelphia and previews a revival in this city.
Notice warns Colfsum skating rink will reopen May 9 or 10 for a short summer break and resume in fall on September. May 2 and 10 are noted as dates. Skaters urged to use remaining time while rink stays open. Owners refuse to divulge further details for next season and promise two big surprises in fall.
The funeral and burial for Adam Cookman of Rockford occurred this forenoon at 1 o clock. He died yesterday at age 70 and was a well known farmer. Surviving are two sons and four daughters including Adam, George, Malvina Cookman, Mrs Olives Bond, Mrs Smith, Mrs Thomas Alkire, and Myrtle Jackson.
Adamaton Lodge No. 26210 will attend services at the United Brthron church in Adamston Sunday afternoon to listen to a anniversary sermon by the Rev. J. O. Potts. Members and Rebekah in Canton branches have prepared the gathering and a large attendance is expected.
The mayor presided at the regular court this morning and fined Warne Hooper Andy Hylock and N B Henthorn for drunkenness. They were released after promising to pay. Tony Pipper and Billy Bieka paid their fines and costs and were released.
A local note from Lakewood dated April 34 highlights a positive Cleveland mood. The Women's Circle of the Woolmen meets at the Pythian building tonight, with all members urged to attend. A testimonial for Chamberlain's Pills Balm is included along with Dr Shoop's Night Cure and Book No 4 for Women.
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