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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1913
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR text shows men's hats and fabric terms like silk, hose, and colors. Referencing a historical ad style, this card hints at a men’s fashion display or sale with items including silk hats and hosiery, priced or described in limited readable form.
Chinese style text describes varied expressions for faces in choosing Indian Chief Indian Squaw Cowboy Broncho Girl and Baseball Outfits. Available in six grades priced from 1.2 to 3.50.
Direct from the Mennen factory, Mennens Talcum Powder sells in bulk, removing middlemen profits. The 25 cent cans are now offered at 14 cents, and the price stays fourteen cents all year.
Sales pitch claims six hair nets cost ten cents offering color matches. Describes high weekly demand with hundreds sold weekly and urges customers to ask for Union Square location. Emphasizes value by pricing and quick labor saving factor.
Superior quality pongee linens offered in 36 inch width for suits dresses children's wear and coats. Prices listed at 50 cents and 85 cents per yard with emphasis on value and material quality.
The First Baptist Church featuring a 50-voice choir under Mrs. Leo Williams presented a Spring Song program with sopranos Miss Helen Goarimat Miss Genevieve Elliott Miss Cora Atchison and accompanists Miss Amy Rice and others. A reception for Attle girls followed at the home of Miss Wataba’s parents with juvenile games and cake. The Daughters of the American Revolution chapter holds a meeting at Mrs. John W. Brown’s home. Northview weddings report Mr John T Johnson and Miss Hon L Palmer married by Rev A M Hammond, planning to reside on Main Street.
A Stonewall Jackson Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy held a business meeting in the Waldo parlor with Mrs George Stone presiding. Separate notes mention a social dance and an East End Sewing Circle gathering with Miss Prancem Gloeckner hosting at Dr stolen McGuire’s home.
General Romeo H Freer aged 68 a prominent Republican figure in West Virginia and former attorney general died at his Harrisville home. He led the West Virginia GAR and served as postmaster for eight years. Freer was a 1896 Republican gubernatorial candidate and a noted campaign speaker with a long public career beginning after Civil War service and legal work in Kanawha County.
Fragmented reminiscences outline the career of Freer a prominent West Virginia figure. From early diplomatic roles in Nicaragua to clerk positions, attorney general, and several legislative campaigns, his career spans 1870s to early 1900s with court and political service. The text references appointments, elections, and party activity, portraying a lifelong public servant.
Robbers entered H. G. Wilson's store in Keyser and carried away numerous items including cages, meat and shoes. The incident occurred during a quiet evening, with police investigating as details remain unclear.
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