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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1908
Page
5
A regional ad notes a Saturday sale on April 25 offering about 500 white petticoats in four price tiers from 1.00 to 2.50 plus several fabric deals. Included are 35 inch black taffeta silk at 79c per yard, embroidered Swiss and batistes, imported batistes, and rug discounts with Royal Wilton and Axminster options across wide price ranges.
New cushion covers for porch cushions in Roman stripes with tassels at the corners priced 25 cents each. Assorted ladies umbrellas in several colors and sizes valued at 2.50 now 1.69. Ladies hose in gauze and lace effects three for a dollar. Merry Widow bows lace and ribbons in multiple colors 25 cents to 1 dollar. Stock collars in dots and stripes 25 cents each. Many parasols priced from 1.98 to 7.00 on display daily.
Mrs M L E Ogden died after a prolonged illness at age 71 in Fairmont. She was a Morgantown native with many relatives and friends. Survived by husband Dr PoE Ogden and four children Howard N Ogden Winfield Sprage W Va H C Ogden. Funeral from the family home Sunday at 8 PM.
The Wilsonburg school teachers carried pupils best specimens to Adamston for today’s contest among Coal district schools. The old Howard gas well requires another fishing job at 2200 feet, hoped to be the last. Mies Goodwin and Jos McCloy plan marriage soon. Superintendent George Wunster reports Waldo mine ready next Monday. Residents from Clarksburg and Gregory's Run visit, with several local attendees and rumors of upcoming events.
Grafton notes the retirement of Patrick Flannery after more than fifty years with the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. An engineer on the Parkersburg branch, he is a major local property owner and will devote time to his interests. Recognized as one of the oldest men in B and O service.
A vintage notice extols the natural urge to share discoveries and cites letters praising Chamberlains Cough Remedy. Portamouth Va druggist Fred C. Hanrahan asserts six years of success, preferring it over higher profit rivals. Spirit Lake druggist H L Farnham lauds Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for constipation, price 25 cents, sampler free.
Claims against the estate of E. Frank Goodwin deceased must be presented within a stated period to the undersigned for payment. Otto D. Goodwin enumerates official duties at Belageport West Virginia as administrator. The notice also mentions a business named Sweet Melody Flour and references the year 1908.
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