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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1912
Page
5
Weather style note urges rainwear as a necessity and bargain in imported tan and olive fabrics. Prices range from ten to twenty one fifty with coats described as weather ready and prudent for dubious days.
A fragment from a Children's Department display lists items for boys and girls including straw hats, hats and blouses. It mentions a "special table log" and references ages from two to a few years, with notes on well made garments like cowboy and scout shirts.
A string of socially rich events unfolds around Welr city and Philippi, featuring surprise birthday tributes for Miss Virginia Zerbey on Maple Street, a picnic in Margaret August 11 honoring Miss Nellie Woodford of Philippi, and gatherings hosted by families including the Grargelli and the Eakin households. Residents attend dances, picnics, and church activities with neighbors and friends, while notices promote a festival and box supper at Stewart chapel and upcoming orchestra dances at Hofman Hall.
Boston sports notes praise third baseman Garder Cardner for an all round game and solid batting, with a higher average this season. The piece contrasts his improved performance with last year’s numbers and comments on the overall team effort.
About 1,500 miners left Booner mines last Friday in a dispute over the payment date. They had agreed to be paid next Saturday but the company did not honor the schedule, prompting another stoppage as the workforce remains idle.
Col Silas tgo renowned auctioneer leads a 10 o clock sale rain or shine promising top bids on urban lots. Buyers urged to invest in real estate as the surest wealth with easy terms by Matthews and West. A national aviator will perform at Highland Park after the sale amid free band concerts.
A questionable claim promotes Green Death as an insect killer that suffocates hed bugs and roaches. The ad asserts it is harmless to humans and pets and mentions a patented squirt top container.
A meeting of mine superintendents from the Clarksburg district of Consolidation Coal Company properties was held at the Clarksburg Fuel Company office with General Superintendent John Brooks presiding. Attendees H Watson and C H Carleton of Fairmont discussed warlots phases of the industry and outlined future operations.
Woodmen of the World Camp No. will hold a regular meeting tonight at the old Pythian hall in Glen Yolk with a class of candidates on the program. All members urged to attend as announced in Chicago notices.
Weston reports a second break in during the past week at Henner's General Store. Thieves entered Monday night, forced the safe, arrested all cash, and stole several pairs of shoes. Nearby, Fairyland theater owner Mr Ferry sold the business to Charleston interests who take over management.
The article reports Fred J. Mokett sarEhomo as theater manager and notes serious operation in Marys hospital on Monday evening. It mentions routine betting and plans for a new week or Tuesday.
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