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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1908
Page
2
A vintage pattern note praises a dainty negligee style dressing sack for its simple lines and feminine appeal. It describes fabrics such as stir or fluttered chalis and silk, trim options like lace frills and chiffon platings, and details the seven sizes up to 44 inches bust. Readers may order the pattern for 30 cents by mail with a posted address.
Rich mond P Hobson, famed Spanish American War hero of the Merrimac, enters Congress from Alabama. He vows to push big navy enlargement and other bold schemes, including a national government publication to inform on affairs, drawing attention in a new role beyond routine background.
Special to Telegram Seattle February 4 compares attendance figures from the 1905 Lewis and Clark Portland fair with the 1907 Jamestown Norfolk exposition. It argues the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition in Seattle in 1905 will likely succeed financially, educationally, and artistically, citing higher paid admissions in Portland and broader western draw. It notes government costs, debt, and the potential for 2.5 million paid attendees at the 1508 fair as a measure of success against eastern expos.
The Odd Fellows will hold a regular weekly meeting at their hall on West Malm Street. The event includes a degree exemplification and an open attendance request for all members.
The Appalachian Engineering Association met at the Florentine hotel in annual session with strong attendance. H A Eavenson of Garry was absent as president. S A Beddall chaired. Officers elected for next year include A Wagner, Ray Hennen, Henry M Payne, and R H Buchanan. Grady and W E Dickinson joined the association. Next meeting set for Fairmont in May.
The Rev. H. J. Metheny of Ashchapel Methodist Episcopal church is sick with lagrippe and cannot conduct the spells meetings. The Rev. J.B. Bird of Goff Methodist church preaches in his stead. Metheny hopes to be out within a few days as several have made professions.
Mrs Cannie Manley returns to Fairmont after visiting Clarksburg Weston and Parkersburg with Mrs Emma Brooks state deputy of the Ladies of the Maccabees of West Virginia They were joined by Mrs Liniey and assisted after work with a lodge event in Weston last Friday night.
Mrs James N He is a pneumonia patient. She has been quite sick but her condition is somewhat better now and many friends hope for her speedy recovery. Her daughter Edmir also has pneumonia and both mother and daughter lie ill at the family home, a trying time for supporters.
House with four bedrooms four baths and modern amenities seeks buyer. Asking price 2207 dollars with balance 1951 dollars at 20 per month. Features include sewer water slate roof and yard. Call for details on payment terms at It 42 Jackson Street.
Clarksburg Tent No. 19 KO T M C announces a very important meeting at 7 30 pm on Tuesday February 4 with State Commander C Sho walter of Parkersburg presiding to instruct in new ritualistic work for three degrees. Eight candidates are ready to begin and about 25 out of town visitors will attend. A banquet, smoker and toasts will follow, with several longtime members already distinguished in such events. Committee of Arrangements Guy H Burns ide J B Payne C J A McDonald R K
An antique advertisement claims Preventles tablets prevent grippe and early colds without quinine or laxatives. It promotes a large box of 45 tablets and pocket boxes sold by dealers, touting safety for feverish children and early cold treatment.
Advertisers tout a tonic described as a universal favorite for indigestion and liver complaints. The brief copy urges quick relief and markets the product as a trusted remedy.
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