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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1914
Page
5
Trish Point promotes curtains available in white or Arab for a May sale from May 18 to May 23. Each pair priced at $3.75, framed as best value while stock lasts. Fifty pairs fresh from packaging, offered in the regular sales channel.
A sale on 200 pairs of fine voile scrim curtains offered at 1.50 per pair, down from the regular 2.25, suitable for dining rooms and bedrooms while the lot lasts.
Readable listings show linoleum priced 90 cents per yard for Potter's and Armstrong's standard grades. Sizes range from 3 to 10 yards in length and two yards wide. The ad notes only certain grades available and suggests steady supply.
Advertising blurb notes window shades priced at 19 cents for 8 by 6 feet. Available in white olive and dark green with a regular price of 25 cents. Likely a catalog or sale listing from a mid century issue.
A May sale offers a large rug collection for immediate disposal with discounts on standard quality pieces. Included are 9x12 feet seamless tapestry and Axminster rugs, Body Brussels, French Wilton, and various smaller sizes, with prices ranging from $1 to $55 and specific sale dates May 18 to 28.
Bargain notices advertise yardage of curtain fabrics and accessories at steep cuts. Samples in white cream and Arabian tones include scrims, Madras sun-fast fabrics, and carpets. Prices drop from 50c to 35c per yard with bulk quantities on offer for home drapery and rugs.
Velvet carpets hall and stair patterns advertised at 85c a yard with daily pricing year round except May sale period. Claims no carpet matches high grade pile velvet in service and mentions an 8c May sale.
Extra wide quarter linoleum sold by the yard four yards wide suitable for kitchens. Armstrong Al grade laid free.
A May Sale offer features Tapestry Carpets at reduced prices with 8 wire at 50 cents and 9 wird at 75 cents and 10 wire at 85 cents, with regularly higher prices. Describes a wide selection of patterns for halls stairs living and bedrooms with free making laying and lining.
Social and Personal items note Mrs Ralph Martin hosting East End Sewing Circle at her Park Avenue home with a May memorial program featuring Miss Mildred Biddle, Mina Brust, Jedda Welk, Miss Mary Rochelle, and Mrs Robert Stotler. Delegates George M West and Miles Mary Peck chosen for Beverly mission meeting. May meetings at First Methodist Episcopal Church and Central Presbyterian Church announced with officers to be elected. Marriage announced: Helen Strassburger to Sime Nusbeum, to reside 644 Mulberry Street, Clarksburg WV, after June 10 in East Orange NJ.
Mr and Mrs A A Cather plan a Sunday visit to Grafton to be guests of Mrs Cather s sister Mrs R M Marple. They will then travel to Auburn Ritchie county Castrera Owen. Mrs Patton and son from Brooklyn staying with Mrs Wirt Lewis will return home this evening. Mrs H H Mons of Parkersburg visiting her daughter Mrs Charles Alexander. Mrs Clara Baker has returned from New York after a birthday gathering with her children and many guests. Grace Goodwin of Wolf Summit was hosted by Friends relatives at West Union. Frank Splain and baby are doing nicely. What Yer Goin to Do May 25th Advertisement.
Mrs Hurgt entertained a large birthday gathering in May at her summer residence. The event drew several acquaintances and reflected a festive community occasion during the season.
Clarksburg West Virginia May 16 1904 sealed proposals for fixed equipment for the new Washington Irving High School will be received by the Board of Education Clarksburg City District. Bids include cabinet work furniture metal shelving lockers gymnasium apparatus window auditorium seats and other items with deposits from 1.00 to 400.00 and special deposit requirements per letting. Bid opening date to be announced. Board reserves right to reject bids and demands deposits and bid conditions, signed by William B. Osborn President and James N. Hess Secretary.
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