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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1912
Page
5
Friday lay out showcases a full family outfitting day at Parson-Souders with Kayser gloves in multiple styles and colors. Silk and lace gloves priced from 25 cents to 2.50 dollars alongside sheer lisle stockings and round ticket hose. Also advertised Vudor shades in several widths with wood tones and free hanging setup.
The article touts the new linen Norfolk suits for girls and young women with fresh lines and fine tailoring. It notes ramie linen options in blue and oyster white, typical Norfolk coats with matching skirts, and prices ranging from five to fifteen dollars, appealing to ages eleven to eighteen.
Advertises cotton crepe kimonos available for one dollar, noting generous width and shirred shoulders in navy blue pink red light blue grey lavender and black. Describes solid colors with wide satin ribbon borders.
A lively note highlights a Saturday event titled The Showing in Migliery Paetoce featuring new mid-summer hats. The brief item emphasizes the completeness and charm of the display, inviting readers to attend and view the stylish creations showcased.
A selection of new waists features fine batiste with Valenciennes lace and imitation Irish lace, plus hand embroidery. Prices range from 3.50 to 4.00 dollars, with trimmed voiles and embroidered Cluny lace collars highlighted as dainty and stylish options.
Twenty five kinds of women's union suits offered with descriptions of ribbed cotton, lisle, and fine knit fabrics. Styles include square necks, sleeveless and long sleeve options, knee or ankle lengths, lace trimming, and beading, priced from 25c to $1.00.
Fresh leather bags in mocha tones for daily use and shopping. Two makers offered small overlets, bought at reduced prices, combined for this disposal. Styles suit spring gowns with leather, calling, afternoon, and roomy bags. Present prices 1.50 2.50 3.50 1.00 0.45 0.46.
A local shop marks girls dress suits and blue serges down to ten dollars each. Styles target ages 13 to 18 with sizes 13 to 17 and 14, 16, 18. Parents may send their daughter with a ten dollar bill and the store promises careful handling to prevent mistakes.
Mrs Hobinson’s sixty eight year birthday party in Hoffman Hall featured a large gathering of relatives and friends from Barracksville Fellmoot Wheeling and the city with festive decorations and a special surprise appearance. Nearby neighborhood activities included the Neighborhood Club gathering at Mrs Gilbert Sears home with a visiting guest from Anderson Ind and Washington, D C. A rehearsal for The Rose Maiden at Central Christian church drew praise, and Cantata preparations continue with ticket sales and a Saturday orchestra rehearsal. Also noted were a Two Table Bridge Club gathering at Mrs Williams Alexander home and a piano class recital planned by Miss Helen Randall with final lessons before summer vacation.
A regular meeting of the Stonewall Jacks Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will be held in the Waldo Hotel parlor. All members are requested to be present. Also noted are a bake sale by the Calilfal Chrladen church and social events at local venues with guests Miss Burke and Miss StuPbaram attending a private dance at Yaw Pington.
The Pittsvore Sheet and Tin Plate Company is formed by George Sturgis, with LC Taylor and associates. A 25 acre site near Morgantown is purchased for a plant designed by Schleiper Case, Pittsburg, featuring a main building 120 by 650 feet and multiple annexes. The facility will include six hot mills, six stands of cold rolls, three electric traveling formers, and a 2,000 horsepower power plant to run equipment.
A corpse found near Douglas by a boy and his dog in Tucker County is identified as an Italian man. Investigators note numerous stab wounds to the chest and a crushed skull, indicating murder and burial. Authorities are handling the case.
Brast hotel in Martinsville reports a management change with John Woods taking the lease from Mr. Wright. Woods has prior experience at the Brast in 1909 and 1910, and will supervise a modern, well furnished hostelry on the Ohio River with an exceptional table.
Prary representing the American Keg and Barrel Company reaches an agreement with Dr. J C White to acquire three acres beside the Murtita glass factory lot for a new mantel facture of Kegs and Darrers. The erection of the factory will probably chart abority.
Washington May 10 The interstate commerce committee reported favorably the Clapp bill aimed at tougher evidentiary rules for railroad stability and to divert the measure toward ensuring greater railroad stability.
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