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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1913
Page
5
Mrs. A. C. Sturtevant entertained visiting guest Mrs. J. C. Stewart and several friends this afternoon at her West Main Street home with a social bridge game. Spring flowers were arranged around the cards and the event ran from shortly after noon to late afternoon.
A fragment notes blue hampbray waistcoats for four boys with attached turn down collars and button links, offered at a special price of 50 cents. No further details provided.
Floral decorations and tea in a prettily appointed dining room featured sweet peas and a mound centerpiece. Mrs Stew presided with Mrs A L Roberts and Mrs Frederick Delpridge assisting. Auction bridge followed with a guest list of numerous local ladies and Mrs Carter, Mrs Earle, Mrs Halterman, Mrs Spraker, and many others. The Ladies Aid Society at Adamston church hosted an afternoon at Mrs Harold Gabriel’s home with devotional exercises, ice cream, cake and coffee.
Gelriel reports a May 28 meeting at the Church of Atlantic for a cost review. A Maryland marriage unites Allen Savage of Curriston and Margaret Meyine of Clarkesburg after Miss Meyine and Savage, both University students, wed in Cumberland officiated by Rev Moffat. They return to Morgantown. the match was kept quiet until week’s start. Also noted is a lively dance program by the Cadenza Orchestra at Hofmandiall Fridays.
John Kennett Bayoda of Creek is buried. The death marks the second in the family from diphtheria in ten days, following another death last Monday. The body rests at Sters Undertaking Company's on Main Street. funeral will depart Friday afternoon.
Robingon Grand Theater announces summer motion pictures with eight big features weekly and 4006 films daily. Reubert Ropinson returns from New York with Universal and independent company picks. Souvenirs, cool comfortable seating, and daily showings at 1:20 PM and 7:00 PM promised.
Workers start right of way work for an overhead electric transmission line between Martinsburg and Berkeley Springs. Northern Virginia Electric and Power Company and Capon Light and Power Company are conducting the project with local contractor bids and initial construction activity beginning in mid May.
Nic Albany and Gov Sulzer plan a late primary campaign tour starting May 28 in New York City. The committee in charge announced William R Hearst would also speak at the events as part of the effort.
Fire broke out at the Erie elevator on May 15 at 2 PM in a grain-filled structure with capacity of 700,000 bushels. Firemen fought the blaze as it burned rapidly, with total destruction appearing inevitable and losses estimated around 500,000 dollars.
In St. Louis on May 15 the Woman's Missionary Union of the Southern Baptist church focused on the president's address and the corresponding secretary's report. The convention continued with speeches and organizational updates.
Reported as a rough session led by Mayor W R Cole with fighting and drunkenness among seven men. One fighter paid a $5 fine plus costs, another fined and costs, and the rest were in default. Gas in Haxerill Mass stands at 80 cents. A toothbrush economy and interchangeable Brintle carriers are discussed as replacements for worn baggage.
A local resident recounts relief from rheumatism after applying a home liniment. The write up cites a testimonial from a young Springfield resident claiming rapid improvement with the remedy and urges others to try it.
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