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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
2
Catalog style brief notes describe low neck corset covers with slight soil up to 50 cents. Corset covers with lace and ribbon trim worth 29 cents. Full blouse effect corset covers with lace embroidery and ribbons valued at 59 cents. Children’s muslin drawers with cluster tucks in sizes 1 to 14 years.
Fragmentary deed notices list transfers in Clay district including J Janes to Sostna Thompson and Nellie V Powell to Catherine Gaye trop with acres and parties. Other lines mention WB Wilkinson to Jerry A Sm and Blas A Patten to Esrah Amiin among small city transfers.
The Christian prayer meeting will be held at the First Rap et church tomorrow night from 7 15 to clocks. The text references Heine ba Christian and a call to attend. Also contains an advertisement for Dr Shoop's Restorative and related health claims with typical older ad language.
The Knights of Pythias discuss the next conclave with Huntington as preferred host. Grand Chancellor NG Prickett of Ravenswood cites hotel accommodations and city facilities as factors. Lodges statewide show support, with decision expected within two weeks.
May 8 report shows Mtra Jim a Clevinger ill with typhoid fever while friends express concern. Train mishap near Limestone Creek prompts quick recovery for a thrown package. Various residents—Henry Wickenhofer, Col ML J Francie, Ginney, Mary Watts—seen in Clarksburg and nearby towns. Royal mail line blocked by high waters. D Bitlot and Henry Swiger keep busy with visits and business. Contractors G and B Hardman secure Coburn residence contract in Ashcraft addition.
Edward Streets, a recently appointed colored porter, tends to liquid goods duties at the Imperial saloon and fulfills his new role with attention to responsibilities.
The piece notes a coffee substitute created by Dr. Shoop of Racine Wisconsin marketed as Health Coffee. It claims to be made from toasted grain with malt and nuts and to fool experts into thinking it is real coffee. The article mentions plans to attend the Ohio state event in Zanesville on May 25.
In Toledo city records the partnership details of Sweet Melody Flour appear unclear. The mate of Chio and Frank J ii Chey ae swear an oath about the flax business while seeking six hundred dollars as part of a filed claim.
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