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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1914
Page
15
Numerous 100 piece dinner sets offered with different decorations and prices. Highlights include pink spray with gold traced handles at 10 dollars, white and zoo motif, wild rose design, standard mat gold handles priced near 13.50, plain gold bands and dark blue with gold tracing at 30 dollars, pink rose theme at 15 dollars, and an Austrian set valued at 20 dollars offered for 14 dollars.
The note advertises hats in black and white with leather bands, Sailor designs, and white duck sport hats in white coture patterns. Prices range from 1.50 to 5.50 with special hats at 5.00 and 5.50, highlighting stylish Mid-Summer selections and splendid value.
A vintage textile advertisement lists white tunic skirts in cordelaine and linen with prices from 1.60 to 10.00, including imported fabrics Ratines Crepes and Cords. Girdles in Copenhagen Navy Blue and Moire schemes priced at 1.25 and 6c per yard for moire ribbons, plus Persian ribbons and plain colored moire ribbons available.
Red Fern Corsets offers 12 styles at half price in a limited sale. Deals cover a range of corsets with discounts highlighted for a quick buy.
Social and Personal Items announce sales of beads and fancy-work in the Union Bank building third floor. Visitors invited to inspect and call. includes a reception for Min Clack Gib of Parkersburg during her sister’s visit, plus a birthday party for Hazel Jones with music and decorations. Openings at Elk Park and local church notices follow with a Knights Templar officers list and festival details.
June 16 Salem College began its summer term with good turnout and emphasis on teacher instruction led by Prof. Mosea H Van Hornhag who may leave to head the Salem public schools. Baptist Sunday School Children’s Day drew a large crowd with offerings over 30. Bristol visits noted as Mr and Mrs Benjamin F Sturm of Mineral visit Sturm’s brother. The Seventh Day Baptist graveyard is being cleaned and leveled with sod funded by church ladies. Oil field rumors spark operator concern as production may be curtailed and pipelines stop accepting oil. Bristol Gas Company expands its pipeline network.
A large force works on W. E Meredith and son project. poles are placed for wires and the city is soon to receive electric service for domestic use. mentions preparations for improved power and growth amid cold weather. Two prominent young residents of the city are said to marry soon.
Report covers committees Watchwort aim resolutions and nominations. Mentions Our Work in China by Mrs M E Poland, returned missionary, and Senz Benediction by Mrs J D Mc Reynolds in Clanksburg. Also devotional by Mrs 5. 4oy Bluefield.
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