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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1913
Page
5
Summer home makers welcomed to a display of Dixie prices on rugs and mattings from 1.75 for 3x6 feet to 10.50 for 9x12. Chinese mattings, Huckaback towels, and extra large towels are featured in varied prices. Pure flax from Germany imported for Mountain Homes. Extra heavy Huckaback options and border details are priced from 25 to 50 cents.
Advertises coffee percolators with safer brewing methods and reduced harmful elements. Features copper and nickel plated stove and alcohol lamp models in 4 to 9 cup sizes with prices ranging from $2.50 to $9.00.
A local advertisement notes a recurring annual clearance of remaining curtain fronts in stock. It highlights discounts to half price on various styles including net and lace curtains, with limited quantities of one to three pairs left.
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad will start semi monthly payments from June 1 replacing monthly pay. Officials in Walton, Ohio report no official notice yet, while Cumberland dispatches note the change affects auditing and treasury staff. Ohio, Indiana and Pennsylvania law now requires twice monthly payments and the company extends this to Virginia and Maryland. The shift aims to ease living costs for thousands of employees across all departments including shops, trains, tracks, and clerical staff.
Mrs Frank McEnteer hosted two elegant card parties at her Despard Street home in DuBois with pink gladiolas and sweet peas as the floral decor. Guests included Mrs Luella Horner and Mrs Benjamin McEnteer, a recent bride, who enjoyed complimentary refreshments and social greeting as the games began.
Mrs Edward Wohner entertained Mrs Doyle and guests at her Meigs avenue home with bridge, euchre, and desserts, honoring Mrs Powell on her birthday and featuring a young guest list including Miss Grace Duncan, Mildred Lamberd, and Jean Cook among many others. The afternoon also included table games, a cake, and souvenired gifts for the celebrant.
A concert featured two encores and praised performances by the Mile Bostdman and Aubrey Martin groups, with special mention of the James quartet and fifty voices in the chorus. Mrs Williams received praise for leadership, and a May festival with 100 voices is planned. A separate birthday party honored Cart and Haris, with music, games, and a large floral decor, followed by a generous menu and many gifts. Invitations were extended for a card party at Miss Jennie Wilsons on Garr avenue.
Charles McGonigal and Finly the auctioneer announce a public sale of twenty draft horses at Pinnell's Livery Barn Claridburg West Virginia on Saturday at 1 p.m. The fifty to weight 1400 to 1800 pounds and include many well matched teams. All horses are sound and ready to work. Cash on day of sale rain or shine.
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