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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1913
Page
5
A new shipment features tapestry and velvet rugs in 27 by 54 inch sizes with patterns for every room. Prices compare favorably to higher graded pieces, with remnants like tapestry rugs at 98 cents and axminster rugs at 1.50 dollars. Basement floor carpet store advertises twenty five patterns and long lasting wool and face finishes.
The latest footwear includes grey Nu-Buck button boots with a new round toe and leather heel priced at 4.00. Seven new high boots priced 3.00 and 3.50 feature smart styles, all personally selected and reliable with expert fittings.
Feature on comfortable middy blouses for small girls in white linen or galatea with colored collars and piping. Includes Norfolk blouses, white linen skirts priced at $1, Peter Thompson suits and linen fabrics with prices ranging from $7.50 to $15.00. Perfectly made and suited for exercise.
Summer corset comfort centers on low bust models from Redfern in fancy fabrics priced 8 to 15 dollars and plainer baustistes 3.50 to 6.50. Warner’s Rust Proof offers two notable models at 1 dollar, with others at 1.50 2.00 and 3.00 in lace front or lace back styles. Expert fittings by Miss Mac Donald.
A crowded program features a Loyal Temperance gathering with songs, recitations, and a social after, plus an Ash Chapel music program led by Rev P A Flanagan. Alumni banquet at West Virginia University names officers, and a second Cora Atchison recital draws praise. Local clubs plan meetings and host luncheons through the weekend.
The Hebrew Aid Society will give a supper from 6 to 7 o clock Sunday evening at 315 Pike Street. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. Miss Nel Mundy will entertain the East and Sewing Circle in her home on South Oaks Street Thursday evening.
A heated courtroom argument featured Attorney Knight denying detectives were bribed by offenders to shadow the investigation. Miners called by operators testified wages and living conditions on the creeks were good, with two stating they were threatened with death after the strike began if they quit work.
The speaker argues manufacturers place guarantees on foods to shield retailers rather than ensure quality. He notes the need for stronger enforcement and urges uniform, stringent standards across states and federal levels to protect consumers. He calls for cooperation among agencies to expand pure food and drug regulation nationwide.
All the banks will be closed Friday as a legal holiday proclaimed by the governor to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the state's birth.
Charleston June 18 Governor JH Hatfield appoints A. D. Sees of Huntington as state hotel inspector under a new act passed by the legislature.
Washington June 27 The Bureau of Standards Department of Commerce has prepared a monograph titled Legal Specifications for Illuminating Gas. It discusses recommendations for state or city laws to control gas quality and ratings based on heat value and purity, with notes on candle power for open flame lights. Copies available by mail to Technology Report No. 14.
Incorporators listed R. T. Gee Georges Keener Jackson Arnold John A Chittum and R. V. Malloy announce arrangements to hold an annual feature at a location two miles south of the city. Weston noted among associates.
An earthquake with a severe shock was reported at Murhnaurgh after midnight causing excitement but no damage or loss was recorded. Authorities noted the tremor was felt around Fort de France with no injuries reported.
June 18 Charles Overbeck a young male drowned while swimming in the Little Kanawha River at a state camp. He suffered cramps and could not be revived by bystanders.
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