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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1915
Page
4
Public notice from The Daily Telegram informs readers of a change of address process. It requests both old and new addresses, requires signatory communications, and cautions that unsigned notices receive no attention. Published by CLABGSSURG FILEGRAM, with Associated Press designations.
In a May 12 1915 Evening Echo column Marcus Morellics urges calm, unity, and measured patriotism as the Lusitania tragedy looms. The piece cites U S German diplomacy, warns against partisan zeal, and praises cautious leadership while calling for national resolve. A second item critiques Senator Chilton on tariffs, arguing current imports and wartime disruptions challenge Republican claims and implying tariffs may not steer the 1916 campaign.
Treasury experts quietly prepare a report on the income tax statute’s errors and vague deductions in trade. Courts must decide the meaning of losses “in trade” as applied to various ventures, while lawmakers face a flood of refund requests and conflicting department rulings.
John W. Giggs, famed horseman, described as the ugliest man in the world with distinctive features, was thrown from a horse while riding in the park. The incident occurred after he borrowed a new horse due to his own being unwell, resulting in a fracture of the Mabie.
Gloucester Massachusetts May 12 Old Gloucester claims historic Universalist church status as cradle of universalism in New England. It is renowned as America s oldest Universalist church and a major artists colony with cod fishing as a key industry. The area offers varied seascapes and a rich cultural scene attracting painters and visitors alike.
Eckman Laboratory of Philadelphia promotes a mineral product as a safe remedy for pulmonary tuberculosis and related throat and bronchial conditions. The ad asserts the treatment is non habit forming, non narcotic, easily assimilable, and free from stomach disturbance. It urges readers to consult their physician or order directly from Eckman.
The scene portrays Gloucester’s bustling harbor with green and red sale boats from Algiers and quaint Portuguese ships alongside American fishing boats. It notes codfish drying on flakes, a clean fish-packing factory, crooked old streets, colonial houses, and modern mansions. A board of trade balances preserving history with promoting new industries. The Fisherman leads Gloucester’s fishing fleet while government stations foster aquaculture to prevent species extinction.
A Richmond plant converts municipal waste into building blocks by burning refuse to heat water, powering machinery, and producing clinker bricks stronger than clay. The process reduces odor, uses four pounds of fuel per pound of waste, and yields brick from clinker material with cement binding.
A large selection of colors including Navy Copenhagen Sky Pink Coral Golden Tan White Wine Primrose Terra Cotta Mulberry Ruby with yard wide fabric priced at 1.00 yard and a special Friday sale offering 39 yards at the reduced rate.
Extra large knit underwear available at Clarksburg's Greatest Underwear store. Features include Duchess neck sleeveless vests up to size 44, square neck vests in 46 48 and 50, summer vests 40 to 4 with 1x1 rib, full fashioned, priced 25c to 50c, and extra size Union Suits sleeveless with jockey neck knee length lace trimmed.
The lace section offers a wide range of net laces in various widths and qualities. Enjoy narrow edges, wide flouncings, and colors including white Paris and ecru. Also available colored chiffons and nets, all over laces for blouses and Venise edges and banding.
Thousands of yards of the choicest new sheer fabrics for spring and summer dresses are on display. Mercerized lawn eighty five inches wide and special values. French organdie four inches wide, very fine and sheer. Jaume Ze Fa Voiles and flaxons, Nabbed and fancy stripe white crepes at twenty five cents per yard. Plain Voiles and Crepes in plain white for summer dresses.
A list of Clarkeburg events includes May 1 showing The Man Who Found Himself with Robert Warwick at the Orpheum theater, May 25 M Liss with Barbara Tennant and Howard Bestbrook, and late May postal clerks and Maine races at fair grounds track. June features Axenual commencement at Washington Irving School, June 2. Rip Van Winkle at Orpheum June 4, WVU vs Westlerax College baseball at Union Park, and June 15 16 17 annual convention of West Virginia State Pharmacies.
County agricultural agent W. D. Zinn reports high enthusiasm at Romine’s Mills and Johnstown meetings with 38 and 44 farmers attending respectively. Additional sessions are planned at West Milford Thursday at 2 PM and Shinnston Friday at 2 PM.
Zinn will attend both meetings. All farmers in those neighborhoods are cordially invited to attend.
Ascension Day services will be held at Christ Episcopal Church at 7:30 am Thursday morning. The Rev. Gnarles B. Mitchell, rector, will read the services appointed for Ascension Day.
Douglas N. Skinner appeared before the county court during its special term to qualify as a notary public with a bond of 250 dollars and Oscar C. Wilt as surety.
All persons having claims against the estate of Sue Alexander late of Clarksburg, West Virginia, are notified to present them to the undersigned at the office in Clarksburg for payment. Creditors must file timely to settle claims against the estate of Sue Alexander, deceased.
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