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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1908
Page
5
A large sale offering dozens of trunks suit cases bags made with leather bound frames and brass trim. Prices run from 4 to 25 for trunks and 2 to 12.50 for suit cases. Also featuring bags 4 to 10, plus a display of silks dresses skirts millinery and tailored clothing with a custom department delivering skirts in one week suits in two coats in ten days.
More skirts in chiffon panamas and serges shown by a top local maker. Fifteen sample styles praised for special measurements. customers urged to visit today and place orders. Herringbone serge, batiste, satin stripe options priced at $1.25 to $1.50 per yard.
Michard Masati of Went of the Board district was in the city Friday. Sutton of Bridgeport attended here last evening. W A Body of Oakland is visiting her husband this week. Miss Keinia Wilson visits Captain MS. John Sons of Quist Dell spent Friday in the city. Sidney Haystond and Deil were here Friday. Philemon My Watson and daughter Katherine Lewin of Indianapolis will visit Mrs Watson's parents Saturday. Col T T Wallis returned home Friday from Hot Springs in improved health. Captain Frank C G Flanigan also came back from Hot Springs. Pary Kersburg resident Prfhard Dudley is here attending to business.
The Short Line passenger train was heavily delayed Friday due to freight wrecks. It was held for two and a half hours in the morning near the Alty and again between Girard and Brown where about six freight cars left the track. transfers were needed. No injuries reported.
Mrs Gussie Davis widow of the late Thomas E Davis died at her Grafton home this morning at age 81. Born in Darksburg she was the daughter of the late Althrophtus Werninger of that place. Sailors to be held Sunday afternoon at 2 oclock with services at her late residence.
Mrs Mary A Stevens 78 died at her granddaughter Mrs Gov Harrivan s Ocean City home after an illness of pneumonia. Funeral Sunday afternoon. Body to Flemington and then Fairview for services and interment.
Mrs. Lizzie Seaton district organizer of Royal Neighbors of America returns from Mannington where she pressed for a new camp at Keyser. A labor camp of forty charter members is planned with an initiation to join the adjacent camp, and a large initiation team is anticipated soon.
Deputy County Clerk Clarence P. Stout issued a marriage license to PD Palmer and EM Swiger. The record confirms the couple has met requirements and is authorized to wed.
Schools at Northview and Adamston shut temporarily due to illness. Also notes Chicago grain market with Wheat 97 7 8, corn 61 3 8, oats 53.
Mrs. M E Dinck Brohme announces a millinery opening with a ten dollar hat giveaway. She sent one thousand cards inviting attendance at her Third street shop. March 3 to April 3 entrants may return cards with name and address for a chance to win the hat. The event continues three days at the Third street location.
advertised fabrics include eyetets or wind patterned sheer goods with many pieces priced under a dollar per yard. Large selection described as light and decorative with discounts noted for a tomorrow sale at a local arene venue.
In Bridgeport on February 23 local figures including William Johnson fighting typhoid fever, Ed Thompson the Inca artist offers cartoons about Broaddus Philipp contest, while residents like W T Swiger and E A Rider visit Clarksbury. Superintendent B Webb acts as deputy assessor for Ernest Pigott amid ongoing community events.
A notice invites participation in a hat giveaway promised by A F BlackRirvhme known as The Mittiver. The entry suggests calling a provided number and refers to a location at 118 Third St.
Misa Blac Morgan hosted several tables at whist with Mrs Lydia Parrill on the West Side. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Robert W. Dijby and family as guests departed for Charleston to join her husband in the Navy. Local residents report H. F. Martin of Lampasas Texas is seriously ill at home. others travel for shopping and visits in Wheeling and Lumberport.
Chicago February 28 The sub-committee on arrangements of the Republican national committee interviewed on presidential preference. The group reportedly favored Secretary Taft with Indiana’s Harry New as the sole avowed opponent. Maryland’s William Stone and Kaness Mulvano claim broad support for Taft and possible bolting if contested.
M. E. Bigck-Krohme announces a spring millinery opening with a promotional giveaway of a ten dollar deting trex. The event is planned for March at the shop location.
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