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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1908
Page
5
Advert shows a Spring fashion spree featuring large dot and cambric fabrics in greens blues and browns with yard prices from 35c to 50c. Chiffon veils and Panamas priced $1 to $1.25 each. Bonwitt line Voiles Panamas and Novelties priced $10 to $25. Suits for young ladies range $10 to $25 with hip-length jackets and striped serges.
The Easter holiday this year falls on April 19 as the first Sunday after the full moon on April 16. The celebration can occur as early as March 21 or as late as April 25, with the moon phase dictating the date.
Special revival meetings at Industrial Presbyterian Church show strong attendance and several professions. Rev. M. L. Rankin, a blind minister, preaches effective sermons with aid from Sabbath school missionaries Edward and Lewis. Next week the Rev. D. Humble of Parkersburg hoped to assist in Sabbath school work.
Two suits totaling over a half million dollars were filed by Attorney General Ellis against the Little Mian rail line and Cincinnati Street Railway for a sickness and accident indemnity plan. The offer promises a monthly premium of one dollar with coverage across 26 to 62 weeks for various benefits including accidental death and sickness indemnity, with detailed rates and terms. The notice lists contact in Clarksbung West Virginia and a Bell Phone number for proceedings.
Fragmented list shows Marelagh Meenses and others limited to certain persons. Names include Jamen McAfee Emma Runhelt Amberto Faconnis and toa Luel nel Charles Blake and Aoy Stewart Jose EL McGary and Della Nieh Marcellun W Weattr and Baran Morton plus local notes. Contains garbled phrases and stray quotes. no clear dates or places discerned.
A lively Clarksburg social page details a Valentine themed party at Curtrie Court hosted by Miss Lamibenity and guests including Miss Race from Fairmont and JBkrone, with chocolate, garlands, candles, and a decorative crimson and white setup. Engagement news for Dr. John Spencer Stone and Martha Rowly is announced during a dinner. Mrs. James Horner Davis hosts a red and white luncheon, and various women’s clubs plan activities to beautify schools and public spaces. A Valentine party, a Sunday school gathering, a Margaret Brooks entertainment evening, and a Leap Year Dance at Hoffman Hall are described with attendees, decor, and food notes.
A very delightful Valentine party from Miss Mary Edmond Simmons last evening at her Locust street home to remember friends. Guests included Pauline Little Mona Estill Merle Little Fisher Reynolds Charles Tart Rupert Peek Julian Wilson Merrill Freese George Kerner and Charles James. An upcoming Christian Endeavor Society event at First Presbyterian church is announced for next Friday at 8 o clock in the church building. Masquerade Ball planned for tonight at Hoffman hall under Mr J H Hardwick with a special program of music. Next Thursday evening young men will serve supper to benefit the new church fund due to leap year adjustments.
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