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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1913
Page
9
Inventory reveals a large stock of spring odd suits distinctively spring styled yet suitable for year round wear. The catalog features blues and blacks excluded, Norfolks with new English shoulders and waists, and English trousers. The retailer aims to move stock now before hot weather arrives.
Robert Shuttleworth a special policeman for Monongahela Valley Traction seeks a state license to carry a revolver and will apply May 17 1913 at the Harrison county courthouse. J T Boggess also seeks a county license to carry a revolver and will apply May 1913 at the courthouse. Telegram help wanted reader appeal follows.
A fragment notes that a sufficiently prominent merchant can sway public opinion by making his store seem essential to the community, convincing people of its importance through visibility and impact.
List of names and initials for unclaimed mail at Clarksburg post office dated May include Dr J A Arbuckle Mrs N Ayers Rosa Anderson Thomas Ashton Angello Vergettin A W Ashenfelder Lee Anvil Alexander Bosley Beamer Eva Bailey Edith Brumell Geo Brannon Box 140 6 Alpheus Beall Robin Brewer R A Brown M J Burna Mary Bee Julia Bernard Edith Bradford Tom Callus Jeresz Csern Norval Campbell Roy Clark Ronald Crawford Jessie Clare Eddie Clelland James Cox Hila Dawson Myrtle Dayton Ray Davis W W Sunbar Gussie Davis R R Delaney Queen Esther Harry Flaherty Elizabeth Fox F B Francis Guy Fortney Findley Flowers Ray Garret D R Griffin C P Girard Joe Gerecitano Green Henderson Helm Harris Humphreys Hamilton Haught Hansel Mae Hardman Huckle H B Hogg Hoy Hornick Proct Joseph Kelly Essie Kelley Nancy Long Roy Lewis Ling Lyden Lefevre Hattie Liman Law Moran McBride McCartney Meaness Miller Mainsel Morris Morris Ivan Mayer Jas Miller Linwood Moore Foster Martin Hal Morris Mors Nay Nicholson Pepper Poling Poling Pappan Pachubs Pratt Phillips Parker Paricelli Oil Co Quido Queen Rottamura Richtarsik Annette Richards Re Rovino Rowin zo Wain e Tudor Daisy Taylor Aselton Vamvas Wilson Wilson Lloyd Wagner Ora Winchester Mrs J A Wooster Walsh Xenakis Della Zoff Packages Mrs Ed Hale Mrs Ira Sommerville
The Ladies Aid Society gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Thomas F. Lambert’s Middle Run home. Members discussed business matters and enjoyed a social hour with refreshments. Several attendees and visitors, including Miss Blanche Fowler of Chicago, were noted. Local residents such as S. E. Riley and Mrs. Dr. Allen Whistler were mentioned in passing as well.
An old advertising notice touts ZEMO as a guaranteed skin remedy for rash, tetter, and eczema with claimed instant relief. It promotes sale through druggists and direct orders, highlighting a price of 26 cents and availability via W. Hose line Co. in St. Louis.
An advertisement touts a blood cleansing remedy claims to cure psoriasis malaria and other eruptions. It urges readers to buy a one dollar bottle of S S S from the Swift Specific Co Atlanta Ga and promises free personal medical advice from its lab experts to handle stubborn cases.
Sufferers report dramatic cures for stomach ailments and disorders after using Fayr's Wonderful Remedy. The ad promotes relief and urges purchase at Hamaker Co. in Clarksburg and at local druggists, touting up-to-date wartime store ads and telegraph style urgency.
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