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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1913
Page
5
A store conducts a liquidation of dresses suits shoes waists and millinery to clear summer stocks and welcome fall merchandise. Yesterday drew shoppers all day and today the sale ends with store closing tonight. Sail in sail on for the best profits from attendance.
A local notice promotes a Monday sale of women’s umbrellas priced at 1.50 each, a limited run of 100 units. Umbrellas are 26 inch, steel rod, Paraga frame with silk linen covering, silk edge, and imitation ebony handles. Actual value listed as 2.25.
A fragment notes that Dollar Night gowns of Crinkly Crepe are a popular style. The text questions whether the half-low necks or linen face contribute to the appeal, calling the style a great favorite with a playful “A little jot freshly in” remark.
Mothers with small sons should attend as she turns over a tubful of boys wash suits priced from one dollar to four dollars. All items now one fifth off in ginghams chambray reps madras and li sizes 2 to 4 to 9.
Exquisitely dainty brassieres described as ultralight and space saving. Made from lime materials, designed to be worn under sheer dresses. Prices start at 25 cents.
Footwear sale lists women s low shoes discounted to a dollar for any pair, with remaining stock priced at 3 and 3.50 and few 4 dollar pairs. The offer emphasizes comfort and style, noting most items are tan Russia Calf or Vierid hides and many blueher cuts with strap styles, about 65 pairs in all sizes.
Pure silk leg and ankle socks with silk tops and reinforced toes offer a premium look at a half dollar. The store had 720 pairs in stock, 60 dozen per case, with one third left for Saturday’s sale in colors brown tan navy grey and black in sizes 8YS to 10.
A 3 to 5 pm euchre party at Mrs John Brooks home on East Main Street honored Mrs John C Williams of Steubenville Ohio. Seven tables competed with prizes for Williams Norton Longabaugh and Hazlett Freeze. a salad luncheon followed. Several out of town guests attended and a NY Herald note about Senator Goff and family was included.
July Flag Young resigned as Chicago public schools superintendent citing friction with the school board. Today she announced she would consider for three days whether to withdraw her resignation. Mayor Harrison and Board President Relnberg, along with many women’s clubs and civic organizations, urged her to stay. She is 68.
George Hatcher a farmer near Harold Kentucky opened fire injuring Brank Vincent and Pet Smith after an alleged assault. Hatcher stated he acted in self defense and the attack occurred at his home area. Police investigated the incident and filed no immediate charges pending further inquiry.
A wary tale recounts Colonel Oldershaw, his Indian wife, and a chain of tragic marriages. poison exposure traces through the widows, each husband dying under mysterious influence. An assistant surgeon uncovers a poisoned-lineage claim, linking earlier poison trials to later fates in Calcutta and beyond.
A baseball game between Got Building Jum her and the Watson Building teams, delayed from Wednesday, will be played next Tuesday at Yatrmont due to an erroneous unannouncement.
A vintage advertisement promises Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap clear skin quickly, curing blackheads keratoses and eczema with gentle, safe action. It touts eighteen years of use and urges readers to buy at local drugstores to save time and money on costly treatments.
Charleston July 2 Mrs Chris Minnie Jenkins Sillman wife of former State Treasurer Peter Silliman died at her home last night aged 42 She is survived by her husband and four children A big program for Connecticut river development has been suggested by the Connecticut Valley Waterways Board in their report to the legislature on investigations of the valley cities needs for navigation and hydro electric power
An ornate Telegram ad proclaims the store will be the most interesting place in town for shoppers, promising a unique atmosphere and curated offerings to draw in customers.
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