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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1908
Page
2
One thousand pairs of ladies sample shoes from top shoemakers, retailing from 3.50 to 6.00. Available in Patent, Vici, Dull Kid and Gun Metal leathers, lace and button styles, sizes 2 3/4 to 5 3/4. Limit two pairs per customer. Special bargain.
The article touts exclusive ladies fall suits with distinctive style and high quality fabrics. It emphasizes man-tailored workmanship and value in the ready-to-wear apparel market without high prices.
A broad display of long coat suits in cheviot cloths and worsteds with plain and braided satin trims. Prices compare favorably to $25.00 elsewhere, but this collection is offered at $16.50.
Advertises a large selection of ladies suits at prices under 16.50 with extensive models and materials. Mentions a 6.98 pocketbook option and a 10.00 suit, signaling limited offers and strong stock backing.
The advertisement promotes a brisk underwear rush with discounts on men's heavy fleeced shirts and drawers at $1.25 per garment, two tone all wool flannel sets at 50c, boys heavy fleeced sets at 35c, and ladies extra heavy fleeced ribbed wear in two colors. Skirts and chiffon panamas are also featured with various sale prices.
The New York World shows Harrison county favoring Republicans by about 500 votes, citing county chairmen and editors as sources. Democratic editors led by E. D. Lewis allegedly fed the information, signaling weak Democratic strength as results may reveal a larger Republican majority.
Alfed Caywood remained in custody in Parkersburg with bond set at 600 while his father John Caywood sought bail. He allegedly shot Agnes Jane at the Jane Cuskins place, injuring her foot and risking amputation, and witnesses testified Caywood drank before the act, which he claims was accidental. The hearing surfaced evidence of Caywood's recent residence at the Cuskins place. he is about 21 years old.
Fire destroyed the tipple of Monongah Mine No. 1 near Fairmont Coal Company causing an estimated thirty five to forty thousand dollars in damage. The wooden structure, built years ago, burned before the blaze was noticed. A freight engine passing beneath the structure may have kicked sparks that ignited the dry wood. The watchman reported leaving twenty minutes before the fire was found and no blaze was evident at that time. Insurance fully covered the loss.
The annual session at Parkersburg elected officers for the year. President Rev. B. F. Cauchy Huntington. Vice-President Edward Schneli er Wheeling. J. S. Wood Weat Union. J. W. Morgan Alderson. J. F. Cost Willamanton. J. A. Fitzgerald Recording Secretary I. B. Me Panel Charleston. Corresponding Secretary Arthur Hunk Moundayiiie. Treasurer H. L. Band Wheeling. Educational Leader W. B. Henry Parkersburg. Junior Leader Atlas Grace Whitecarver Grafton.
An adjourned meeting of the Clarksburg Bar Association will convene at the county court room this evening at 7 o clock to discuss and revise a proposed bill for a criminal court establishment. A reader reports a testimonial about Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy stopping chronic diarrhoea after one bottle in South Gibron, Pa.
The article recounts Taft as secretary of war carefully examining court martial records before approving or disapproving findings. He insisted on personally reading evidence, resisting shortcuts suggested by staff, and directing that injustice be discouraged to protect the service’s honor. He vowed to review remaining cases himself, saying he preferred to do it as he had all his life.
The Rev James Coote D D pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Thompsonville Connecticut endorses William H Taft as presidential candidate citing his broad religious tolerance and commitment to Christian missions in the Philippines China and throughout Asia He calls Taft trustworthy fair to all denominations and notes his past work among missions and the carpet plant town recalls the Dem administration’s layoffs and fears another such term would hurt local workers
Banister Shoes advertises men’s shoes including Jaties Ar and Walk-Over styles. It touts satin feel and reliable comfort with options like Button and Blucher models, metal toe versions, and patent leather. Sizes up to 6 1 2 width A to D.
The notice proclaims a policy of reliable service with well trained prescription staff, absolute reliability, and lowest prices for high quality medicines. It promises prompt deliveries anywhere at any time and guaranteed customer satisfaction to attract patrons.
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