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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1913
Page
5
A historical notice describes a sale of muslin gowns for five hundred and a quantity of 108 sold. It notes similar gowns and gloves priced elsewhere and compares discounts, including Clark's Thread promotions. The piece ends with a plea for truthful advertising similar to Pennsylvania law against misrepresentation.
There are about 20 dresses left in sizes 16 and 18 years, with bust measures 34 and 36. The stock includes simple day dresses and dressy options, made of sponge and linen with a few lingerie pieces, originally priced at 15 18 75 and 21 50. Now offered at 9 90.
A newspaper ad promotes women’s low shoes on sale from $3.00 to $4.00, with select styles at $1.50. Tan Russia call, dull black calfskin and patent kid leather options in sizes 2 to 11, 22 to 44 inclusive, featuring Krippendo and Sorosis makes in tan, patent and dull leather. Oxford and strap pump models in black leather, size ranges 2 to 11.
A trunk left behind by a traveler omits the silk afternoon gown but includes crepe de chine dresses priced around $18.75. They boast graceful lines and vivid colors such as brick red copper red rose tones blues black and navy, with fabric quality said to exceed typical value.
Wrecks occurred on the Monongahela river division with delays reported on trains. Incidents included wrecks at Headonbrook Worthington White Rock and other places. A Grand Army post basket picnic was announced for the old fair grounds postponed another event at Aston Park due to rain. Upgrading work on Glen Ely bridge and Fourth street walk near Waldo hotel noted. Various personal notices include a Beaver Colorado trip, a Fairmont fatality a typhoid patient at Hartson County Hospital and a hospital discharge after appendicitis treatment.
A long list of visitors arrives from Weston Fairmont Huntington Parkersburg and Wickliffe among others. Guests include Miss Ethel Kettle Mr and Mrs Harvey F Smith and Miss Florence Soder who plan to stay through the start of the new school year. Local social events feature a large tea and a busy euchre gathering with prizes awarded to Mr John Brooks and Mrs Meeks.
Misses Jean Miynn Ruth Johnson Mary Flynn and Florence Johnson with Mrs Harkness entertained a number of ladies at a 1 o'clock luncheon Tuesday. Bridge was played with Mrs J B Barnes winning a fan. Out of town guests included Mrs Marshall J Mathews Mrs W N Nay of Mannington and Mrs J B Barnes of Oklahoma City. The Ladies Aid Society of the Central Presbyterian church meets Thursday at 7 pm at Mrs T G Nicewarner’s Point Comfort home.
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