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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1908
Page
3
One half cup English walnut meat, cut fine, half a package Jell O any flavor. When cool and beginning to thicken stir in figs and dates. Top with whipped cream. Walnuts and Jell O available at any good grocery. Makes dessert for a large family and economical. Also ads for Doan's Ointment and Folay's Honey and Tar claiming quick relief from aches and colds.
The article traces Valentine Day origins from ancient Rome and St. Valentine’s martyrdom to the modern practice of giving valentines. It notes shifts from funny cards to more proper greetings, the holiday’s religious roots, and the spread of Valentine customs worldwide with merchant activity in Clarinyburg.
Mrs Imex May Reed Forner wife of John M Forner died and was buried in Wheeling on Tuesday. Her body came from Fort Smith Arkansas last Thursday to the Reed home in Wheeling. She was a granddaughter of the late James Mullison Mines of Adamston and had many county relatives. A donation drive for Mrs William Guinn who lost her home raised 23.55, collected by William Travis and handed to her by a paper carrier. Yardmaster Thomas E Harper, after an operation, rested well at the Capitol Hotel.
Pittsburg stock exchange resumes trading after a three month suspension due to the recent financial ploy.
A marriage license was issued to Joseph Richard Kemp and Sarah Hoyt Hofman. The notice mentions the Morgantown Post under John Day as its new manager for Swisher. Charles Conaway died Saturday and funeral details follow with burial arrangements.
A brutal storm hit Pittsburg and Parkersburg area with lightning, thunder, and heavy rain. Edward Burke, 25, died after returning home to 619 Sixth Street and being refused hospital admission, with the family and authorities involved in the aftermath. The report lists surviving relatives and notes perpetual care arrangements.
Wilsonburg items report Atchinson superintendent of the Light and Heat Company and two employees were slightly injured near Francia well while making connections. Ed Maxwell and son Wrant spent Sunday in Clarksburg. Emma Hammond of Beory's Run visited here. Georgia Smallwood returned from Weston. Mike Healey of Weston and Okey Hannah were in town or Clarksburg. Rebecca Plant ill with measles. Nannie Swiger and Sue Fittro shopped in Clarksburg. Wheaton Southern returned from Minnesota oil fields. Karl Olford spent Saturday in Clarksburg. Mrs P Ash among lagrippe victims. Dr Hannah of Sardis here on business. Mrs M C Baker spent Thursday in Salem. Annan Francis in Clarksburg. Mrs Z Flynn spent Sunday in.
Messrs Sloppy and Warne undertakers received a handsome load of embalmer’s buggies from United States Carriage Company at Columbus. They unloaded at the depot and carried them to their West Main Street establishment. Hermon Lodge No. 6 A F and A M to hold a special meeting at Masonic Temple this evening at 7:30 for work and instruction.
Stockholders of a proposed new baseball team to join the P M League will meet at the Walilo hotel tonight to discuss organizing and elect directors. The notice sets the tone of a formal meeting to chart the club’s future, with attendees named as local business figures and potential sponsors.
An advertisement touts Health Coffee Imitations by Dr. Bhoop of Racine Wisconsin as a minute-made coffee substitute from toasted cereals with malt and nuts. It claims to fool experts and avoid real coffee. Also promotes kidney and bladder relief claims for Pineules treatment and notes local dealer H. F. Burke.
A Louellen Missouri man R M James promotes Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria chills bilious attacks jaundice and related stomach liver and kidney complaints. The 50 cent bottle tonic claims fast relief and a blood purifier effect sold under guarantee at Frank G Blans drug store. Sand and Lime Southern Pine Lumber Co.
Merriman offers two valuable residence properties on West Pika arrest and many desirable houses and vacant lots citywide, plus in Broad Oaks and Industrad addition. For details, contact No. 44 Lowndes Building Third Street. Cigar salesman wanted. Ex- Perlenca company advertising. $100 per month and expenses. Peerless Ci Far Co Toledo, D.
The Home Bank held its annual meeting on Tuesday at 11 in the banking rooms on Phied Street. Directors were re-elected including John Ruhl J W Williams John Robleganl Frank C Gaylon Wer Byrd Peter H Kablegard Mrs J Franchi Rupert Ni Kobluwundt J Travey TR G Alther and John Ey Clifford. John Tuhl was re elected president M J eancla and H G Gaylord vice presidents James T Drudy cashier. Stockholders praised bank officers and voted that the year’s earnings be placed to the undivided profits for a dividend.
Five girls aged over 13 attempted to cross a frozen pond when the ice gave way. Tiel Switraou Mary Jager and Lierle Whitlock were drowned. W Guy Dailey of Morgantown was a visitor last night.
Fragmentary note reports a domestic conflict over reading habits and possible consequences within a marriage. Readable bits mention the wife, the telegram, and a consequence tied to neglecting reading duties.
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