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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1908
Page
2
One thousand pairs of Ladies' sample shoes by top shoemakers offered at deep bargains. Styles include Patent Vici Dull Kid and Gun Metal leathers in lace and button, sizes 2% to 5%. Retail prices ranged $3.50 to $6.00, with a two-pair limit per customer. Special $98.
Exclusive lines showcase distinctively tailored ladies suits. High quality fabrics and careful workmanship highlight merit, appealing to shoppers seeking value in ready to wear fashion.
A large fall collection of Long Coat Suits in fancy cheviots cloths and worsteds. Some plain others trimmed with braid and satin with skirt trimming. Suits priced to compare favorably with $25 options, offered at $1.50 and up.
A local retailer advertises a wide range of tailored ladies suits priced under 16.50, boasting vast stock across known models and materials. The copy notes options for all budgets, including $10.00 suits for those with limited funds, and emphasizes abundant choice and pace.
The advertisement notes a peak demand for underwear with liberal supply and reduced prices. It lists mens heavy fleeced shirts and drawers at 50c, four color options at 39c, an all wool flannel shirt and drawers at 50c, boys heavy fleeced shirts and drawers at 35c, and ladies extra heavy fleeced ribbed underwear in two colors per garment.
Gee 16 Dr Hmary Strickler end abet resident of this town is quite ill at the home on Main street Miss Minnie Smith of Fairmont in charge of the case Oliver Shurtlet of Fairmont is spending ten days in town A B Watkins of Fairmont is the guest of relatives Br P B Ogden of Fairmont was a professional visitor here yesterday Dr and Mrs H W Strickler of Kingwood are in town called here by the illness of the former's father Dr E B Strickler Mrs Cyrus Thompson daughter has returned from Salem Charles Hood was a business visitor at Clarksburg yesterday
A dubious preacher named Seneca X solicits political favors and payment for services, claiming ties to a committee and promising access to site headquarters. Chairman Matthews rejects him after learning his checkered past, while parties expose his duplicity and warn county chairs to watch for him.
A booming turnout is expected as a popular roller skating night returns with a record crowd likely. New features include improved rink management and extra attention to safety with staff ready to assist beginners.
Nine cases disposed by Mayor Wood in the regular city court session this morning. Notable actions include Anderson released on promise to leave the city after Amal etineas conviction. Foss jailed three days for drunkenness for failure to pay a fine of 4.60. Emmanuel Foss given five days for drunkenness and street disruption. Shreve sentenced to three days for drunkenness. Hare and Nicholson released on 4.60 each after drunkenness arrest. E G Smith paid 4.12 on a fine of 80 for drunkenness. Nay fined four dollars for two minor offers and released on promise to pay soon. Henry Riley forfeited a put-up fine of 46.0 and was arrested for drunkenness.
Independent electors for West Virginia have been named. At large Charles H. Leeds and Francis M. Taylor from Parkersburg. John B. Sheets of Wheeling. J B Luly of Graton. Cecil T. Hill of Charleston. James M. Taylor of Parkersburg. and James T. Fielder of Huntington.
The Chicago Cubs defeated Detroit 3 to 0 to take their fourth win in the series. Three Fingered Brown baffled the Tigers, while Summers, Winter and Schmidt contributed on offense as Chicago outplayed Detroit, especially in the fourth inning when Detroit squandered two on with no outs.
Jackson Carr died at his home in Charleston Ohio aged 55 from Bright's disease after treatment at several sanitariums. He is survived by his widow and one daughter.
Arguments were heard in federal court on a $20000 damage suit by Ira C Post against the Western Maryland Railroad Company for injuries at Elina May 10 when a freight car swiped a passenger coach The term of court will likely end tomorrow.
Franklin Ringer, age 16, of Johnstown Pa, a noted Odd Fellow, died at relatives home. He had held every office in the order in West Virginia and was past grand master at his death. Samuel Faria arrived today from Bridgeport.
A historic prayer-style ad warns that kidney and bladder issues affect both women and men, lowering mood, ambition, and vitality. It promotes Swamp-Root by Dr Kilmer as a remedy, offering sample bottles and addressing readers to request more information by mail.
Banister Shoes advertises James A and Walk-Over shoes in tan button and binding styles in metal and patent leather. Available B12 to IL widths A to Boe, asserting proper fit, health, and style influence. See window display at Hagland Bros. & Gore.
The passage promotes a store policy for sale of medicines with claims of best drugs, reliable service, trained staff, low prices, and immediate service. It emphasizes satisfaction and no delays, inviting customers to try the store.
A local ad from Clarksburg lists cleaning and restoration offers for men's hats with contact options and a home phone number. The fragment shows a residence address and partial business name suggesting a small service listing.
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