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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1913
Page
5
Straight to P. S. Co advert promises skirts that compel purchase with a warning to savvy shoppers. It touts fine men s wear serge suits in black and blue, tailored to fit all sizes, and bold specials at 4.95. Boots include English low heel and patent leathers from 4.00, with various finishes and widths.
A birthday party on Water Street celebrated Httle Miss Vers Palmer’s seventh birthday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Palmer hosting. Guests included Benjamin Wright, Alice Thompson, Katherine Hoffman, and many others. The event featured refreshments, lawn games, and festive lighting. The piece also notes the marriage of George Sohn and Alice Mort of the Billy Allen Musical Company on stage at the Robinson Grand, followed by a rice shower and a wedding dinner at Clark's Restaurant, with music by the Italian harp band Boffa and Abate announced for Hotel Gore, and a charity fete by the Ladies of St. Mary’s Catholic church planned for Labor Day to support St. Mary’s High School fund.
A Labor Day program lists a cycle race around the course for a $90 purse, seven entries expected, with heats and band concerts from 1 p.m. A 2 p.m. aeroplane exhibition by Charles K. Nile is planned, followed by a Florentine carnival at 5 p.m. on the midway, with attractions operating all day.
The Methodist Protestant Conference of West Virginia, meeting in Fairmont, elected officers led by President the Rev. James A Hart of Worthington and Secretary the Rev J H Massa pure of Mémentington.
Conference steward L B Douglas of Pennsboro stationing committee announced the pastors to be assigned for the coming year. The list includes Rev J H Hart Rev A J Phillips Rev E H Snider Hon John H Long and J A Swiger. Announcements of the final assignments will be made Monday.
Clyde Hye tavenner of Illinois introduces six bills in the House advocating government production of cartridges and field artillery. He argues the Rock Island arsenal could house a government plant, claiming it would save millions. The text blends other ad content about products and gossip, reflecting a cluttered historical clipping.
In thousands of American homes a famous remedy aids expectant mothers by easing ligament strain, soothing breast tenderness, and supporting health. Mother's Friend is promoted as external relief that helps a speedy recovery, with a free book offered by Bradfield Regulator Co. at 123 Lamar Bldg, Atlanta Ga.
Sealed proposals will be recalled by Geo Greynolds secretary of Beverly District Board of Education Randolph County West Virginia for labor and material to alter and complete buildings in Beverly until 1 pm September 20. Drawings and specs by Holmboe Lafferty Architects Clarksburg West Virginia. Sets available after Aug 1913 from secretary or architects office. Deposit 20 dollars for drawings specifications refundable on return with bid. Each bid must include 150 dollars certified check as bond guarantee. Board may reject any or all bids. Beverly West Virginia.
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