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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1912
Page
5
A nostalgic ad extols a basement carpet and drapery shop in Clarksburg promising fresh goods and low prices. It highlights Royal Wilton and Oriental style rugs, Brussels rugs, Axminster and Crex selections, with prices ranging from 4.50 to 55.00 and yardage options from 1 to 2 yards wide.
The ad promotes up to date drapery and home fabrics with prices from 10c to 35.00 and notes many varieties such as Madras curtains and Marquisettes. It also announces a clearance on iceboxes refrigerators hammocks and ice cream freezers with a 20 percent savings on select items and mentions Alaska and North Pole freezers.
Mrs J W Moore hosted a large gathering on a recent evening in Margarets, with Miss Addie Copenhaver assisting. Guests included numerous Moore and Copenhaver family friends, with games, music, and ice cream served at 9 30. Several compliments were given to Miss Babb of Ohio by Frances Curlin and friends during a lawn party on Mulberry Street with lanterns, punch, and refreshments. A West Fork Court social at Mrs Holden’s featured roses, music, and a large turnout. A card party honored Miss Babb. later church and charity events were announced and a youth dance scheduled for next Monday in Hawden Hall.
Archbishop Giovanni Benzano, new papal delegate to the United States, warns that the Socialist movement could control American politics, threatening civic institutions and especially the church. He spoke in Washington on July 24.
Fragmented OCR reads Groggs and Parrise Shure drilling on the Lior Harbert farm amid district activity. The Carnegie Natural Sing Company has completed a novel project, with ongoing store prestige and daily birth market advertising.
A well attended social dance at Troffman Hall featured a fine program by the Cadenza Orchestra. The evening showcased graceful dancing and notable musical performances pleasing attendees.
A Sunday 8 o'clock musical program at Pride's African Methodist Episcopal church features home talent plus solo and choir numbers by Mrs W I Thom and others. The event supports repairs for the West Virginia Annual Conference set to meet September 18, with a collection urged for funding.
New two story slate roof six room house in Hartland on a 40 by 126 foot lot near the car stop. The home features oak finish, bath, pantry, cellar, built in bookcase, china and linen closets, cabinet mantels and tinted walls. Rented for 20 dollars a month with easy terms for home or investment.
New two story house in Hartland with slate roof seven rooms on a 40 by 120 foot lot near car stop. Finished in oak with double oak doors cabinet mantel bath pantry and waxed surfaces. Includes gas water and sewer with no city taxes. Modern conveniences throughout. Terms negotiable.
White Chesley Moran of Industrial addition faced charges in Justice G H Gordons court for felonious assault on Jonathan Golden on June 22 after Moran allegedly struck Golden in the mouth with a rock. William Post arrested Moran at the local army recruiting station and brought him to bail awaiting trial. Moran had been sought by the consingle and located at the recruiting station following a tip.
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