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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1913

Page

10

Gold Dust Soap Boosts Cleaning Power and Germ Removal

An ad style notice touts Gold Dust as more than a surface wash. It claims deep cleaning and germ elimination, with vegetable cleansing ingredients that purify and save time and labor for users.

Stomach Liver and Tatestt Patra Remedy Ad

An advertisement urges relief from stomach and liver issues using a remedy named Tatestt Patra. It claims benefit for digestive distress and general well being, presenting as a health option in a historical newspaper page.

Curtain sale prices on lace and scrim fabrics

A local ad lists B B and company curtains with multiple fabrics and prices. Lace curtains in white cream or Arabian colors at 1.00 per pair and 2.50 per pair for certain loom laces. Real Renaissance imported curtains priced at 37.00 per pair. Scrim curtains white cream or Arabian insertions and edged options from 18 to 25 cents per yard.

Cable Nottingham

Linen Fabric List with Widths and Prices

A catalog style entry lists wash goods including White Dress Linens 43 inches wide at 0c per yard, Side Bordered Crepes tan or riac 40 inches wide at 40c per yard, and Voiles with neat stripes Filack in tan or grey on white 27 inches wide at 15c per yard.

Health a Factor in Success and Advertisements

Health is linked to success with claims that regular bowels prevent sickness. The passage praises Chamberlain's Tablets for constipation relief, appetite, and digestion. The ad segment ends noting visitors Anne Shackwood of Washington and John J. Davis with Mary Musgrave returning home.

Chamberlain Sil Anne Shackwood Washington Aera John J. Davis Mias Mary Musgrave

Funeral of Mrs Mary Catherine Horner in Parkersburg

The funeral was held Tuesday in Parkersburg where Mary Catherine Horner died Sunday after ten years as an invalid following the death of her eldest daughter. Born January 30 1856 at Laurel Mills VA she lived in Pruntytown Moundsville and married James Y Horner in 1878. Survived by husband two children Charles and Mary and sisters Mrs C N Chaddock Mrs A R McMurray Mrs C E Brown and brother George W Webster.

Mary Catherine Horner Parkersburg Mrs. Horier Laurel Mills Pruntytown Moundsville James Y. Horner Charles Mary Horner C. N. Chaddock Grafton A. R McMurray C. E. Brown Shadyside George W. Webster Claysville

Major degrees exemplified by Elkins Knights of Columbus

In Elkins Sunday afternoon Elkins Council No. 602 Knights of Columbus exemplified major degrees to 35 candidates with elatorate speeches at a banquet by local and visiting members. State Deputy Farrell assisted by William Lavalier and staff of Grafton directed the degree work as 20 members from Clarksburg council attended.

Order Elkins Council Knights of Columbus Elkins State Depuy R H.farrell William Lavalier Grafton The Clarks Whdere John Goushiin S. G Noland P. F Donneliy Tierney PF. Dargon P. ‘V. Dolan

Representative and Avis Clash Over Underwood Tariff Amendment

In the House Captain Avis proposed amending the Underwood tariff bill to remove coal and coke from the free list and impose duties of forty, fifteen, and twenty percent respectively. The plan aimed to shield the state’s principal industry but was voted down as Democrats opposed changes. Grace Garee from Washington visits Mrs Smith in North Cheatnut Street.

Toma B Avis Grace Garee Washington, D. C Mrs .B. Smith Cheatnut Street

Empire Building Directory Snapshot

Directory listing shows tenants and offices in the Empire Building including Alexander Brokerage Co, Consolidation Coal Co, Osborn offices, Prudential Life Insurance, International Life Insurance, Clarksburg Telegram Co, and various room numbers across second to fifth floors. Names and floor allocations suggest a multi-tenant address directory from a historic office building.

Prudential Life Insurance Co

Elliott Northcott Seeks Return as Venezuelan Minister

Elliott Northcott, American minister to Vene zuela, plans to return to the United States by the end of August. He hopes his successor may be a West Virginian, with Senator Chilton backing John Dice of Lewisburg for the post. Northcott aims to obtain a sixty day leave before departure so he can be home by July 4.

Dares Main Washingto Elliott Northcott Venezuela Semator Chilton John Dice Lewisburg

Hughes Health Rumors Signal Possible Congress Break

Washington dispatch reports discouraging rumors about Congressman Hughes health from a New York resort where he rests for a cure. He appeared robust to bystanders, yet friends fear a lengthy absence from Congress after a prior breakdown forced him to seek a climate thought to aid recovery.

Serecia Washington Hughes New York

Burglaries near Mt Clare prompt bloodhound search

Burglars carried out two break ins near Mt Clare Sunday night. Bloodhounds followed traces to Byron station and into a coal mine before losing the scent, with suspects possibly boarding a train or street car. At F. J. Cunningham’s home they stole 125 dollars from a coat, wine and milk from the cellar, and at John Wine’s home they took 35 dollars.

Mt. Clare Byron F. J. Cunningham John

Marshall Appointed for Morgantown Memorial Parade

May 6. Hott man Post of the Grand Army of the Republic plans another mammoth Memorial Day celebration in Morgantown appoints Col. Williams as grand marshal and Cramer as parade grand marshal with W. H. Hall as assistant marshal for the street pageant.

Morgantown Hottman Grand Army of the Republic Col. Williams. Cramer W. H. iHiall

Berkeley County Man of Prominence Dies in Martinsburg

Reuben W. Small, longtime Berkeley County contractor and farmer and Confederate veteran, dies at his Martinsburg home at age 76. He served in Company E, Second Virginia Infantry, part of the Stonewall brigade. Survived by his widow and five children.

Martinsburg Reuben W. Small Berkeley County Virginia Regiment of Infantry

Veteran Dead in FAMAMONT Civil War Veteran Dies at 69

Andrew Jones a prominent First ward resident and Civil War veteran died of pneumonia at the age of 69 in FAMAMONT. He lived a long life of community service and was admired by neighbors and local organizations.

Famamont Andrew Jones First Ward

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Te Ogld Wirt Mrs Jonathan Boor United States Joastoes Bourne Bourne Cass Slayz Boggs & Buhl Pittsburgh Avis West Virginia iEmpire Alexander Brokerage Co J. EL Henderson Fom Consolidation Coal Co Teitsens” Loan Co RG Dun & Co Scom Empire Sigs Co Omce Iss Seulah W. Morgan Pr. R Kh. Osborn Soom Public i Stenographer Zoom Cc. A. Osborn Rick Mountain Coal Co Fico Tumbarg Provision & Packing Co Fourth Foc Room E. A. bin Clarksburg Telegram Co., Printers and Publishers Holmboe Harrison County Medical Society Ufe Insurance Os Ss. M ‘Mason Nefl Lohm Attorneys-at-Law Newman Owens Bridge Co Morrow Star, Rig, Reel & Supply Co Ofana Sperry & Sperry, Attorneys-at-Law Olandus West Hi. Taylor H. RK. Wilson AK Thorn & Co Ronds R. D. Rumbough Denti Arpocinion Union Central Life Insurance Co Tewis M. Luton Mutual Base Tra. Co Marshall St. Claresburg J. H. Paugh N. Third ST L. Bell Clarksburg Furniture Co West Malm Street BELL R. Nome Holmboe & Lafferty Architects Empire Bldg Clarksburg H.p.martin Moore Building Hourth Street Geo. H.berry John C. Berry Admi Geo. H. Berry Empire National Bank Main and Fourth Sts Capital W. VA
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