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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1908
Page
5
Remnants sale advertised to begin Monday at 9 a.m. featuring fancy silks numerous pieces of fabric and dress materials. Includes wash goods ribbons laces trimmings carpets and wallpaper with greatly reduced prices and large variety of odds and ends.
Three weeks before Easter the store unveils new Oxford lines in tans patents dull leathers and goodyear soles. Styles include plain toe Cuban heel two strap patent foxed sandals and patent two button oxfords with prices from 1.50 to 4.00, at 224 226 Main Street.
An advertisement extols Dr Shoop and related products as remedies for indigestion gas and stomach misery. It touts Triangule tablets and cough cures, claiming rapid relief within minutes and safe use for children, with emphasis on non harsh ingredients and maternal reassurance.
Jo Blackwell and Frank Kouptnér were fined one dollar and costs each by Magistrate G. Gordon Saturday morning after being convicted of drunk and disorderly behavior at the Central Fairmont Coal Company's plant east of the city Friday night. They were arrested that morning on a warrant sworn by Fred Howard, superintendent of the coal company, and paid the fines to be released.
J J Worthy and Schrader took Murphy to Fairmont Friday night and surrendered him to county authorities. He faced a charge of stealing a team of horses and a buggy from Charles McCrea, a Fairmont drayman, and was arrested and jailed there.
An advertisement fragment urges readers to try Foley’s Kidney Remedy for signs of kidney and bladder trouble like Bright’s disease. It claims early use can yield rapid improvement and mentions urinary tract concerns as targets for the treatment.
Local notes report Mrs Francis Gelnes ill with pneumonia and visitor Dr Timoburlake arriving from Clarksburg. Union Heights mill owners report steady daily loads and a new mill near South Penn shops in good business. Miss Daisy Deem visits sister in Adams. Dr CBR Ogden cared for James Ong post surgery at St Marys Hospital. Meetings held in old schoolhouse led by Rev B H Jeffreys. Dr Morgan made a professional trip this week. Lee Anderson sells property near Industrial Bridge and plans Broad Oaks move. Le Rinehart and daughter Belinda ill with measles.
Washington reports deny any engagement between Miss Katherine Elkins and the Duke of. A family statement says the Duke offered marriage and was declined. Miss Elkins, from West Virginia roots, remains content with her American status and would not be moved to a castle abroad. The Elkins family guards feelings while leaving room for possible future pursuit.
Local rumors claim a negro attacked a prominent telephone exchange operator in Cumberland two nights ago. Officials deny the report but residents say a night operator slept at the office and a hotel clerk found a young woman unconscious after an alleged entrance to her room. The injured clerk was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Fragmentary news item references Dr Thomas Belectric Carey and Boer bets. It hints at a gala event in a part of the city but details are unclear.
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