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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1913
Page
4
A scrambled telegram fragment discusses a political party meeting led by W Davis and a largely Western crowd. It notes Democratic policy, the absence of some figures, and implied tensions over post office matters and political loyalties. The text is garbled with unclear names and dates.
A Septembers 16, 1013 Charleston edition notes coal miner shortages across parts of the state and links them to railway and economic pressures. The piece references local court actions for drunkenness and profane language at stations, Truman’s tariff debates, and Pennsylvania, New York Central rail plans affecting Clarksburg, with Democratic delegates in Harrison County aiming to nominate a congressional candidate and discuss the tariff's impact on workers. The article implies long‑standing state concerns about coal production, labor organization, and political maneuvering.
The session before the Senate committee investigates coal mining conditions in the state features W. B. Wilson, now secretary of labor, pressed to explain actions urging miners to break the Pennsylvania strike. The testimony covers organizing efforts in West Virginia and aims to benefit miners in other states.
Charles Rollins aged 17 son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Rollins of Wilsonburg died at 5 49 am at home from typhoid fever. The body will be sent to Ellenboro for Wednesday morning funeral services at Victory church about five miles away, burial in church burial ground. Survived by mother father a brother Pearl J Rollins and four sisters Mrs Bisie Edgell of Point Comfort Mrs Bosie Cohen of Jarvisville Blanche and Moskie.
Bio ORDERS big preorders for the Pally Telegram Fall Fashion Number. Wednesday's issue will be the largest yet with 32 pages of fashion information, art by renowned creators, and reports. Advertisements accepted until 5 p.m. Tuesday. merchants urged to reserve space. newsdealers to place orders to the Telegram circulation department by Tuesday morning.
George Horta a Grasselli workman was jailed Monday noon awaiting a hearing in Justice W. E. Sturcher s court for assaulting and beating Mr and Mrs George Thomas at their suburban home Sunday night in that area.
The Rev. Pellx K. Strive is moving from the St. Paul's Methodist South parsonage to a West Pike Street home owned by William L. Cole. The Rev. W. H. Foglejong plans to relocate his family from Richwood into the new parsonage next week.
Local column from Bridgeport covering fire death reports, arrivals and visits of relatives, church and school notices, reunions, social gatherings, and health updates. Mentions individuals such as Ray Frasier of Adamton, Mr. McCor, Jack Seesa, Pearl Deem, Grace Deem, Grace Mason, and George Glaze among others, plus events at Mt. Clare street car line and Barnett grove.
The first campaign speech of the Prohibitionists in the First district’s special congressional race is set for 8 PM. Rev J W Hedford of Parsons chairs the state executive committee and C J Hall of California, a leading platform orator, will speak at the courthouse. If weather allows, the talk will be from the front steps. otherwise in the courtroom upstairs. Hall, a Baptist denomination worker, appeals to all to attend.
Miss Jeni Smith, rail road evangelist from Washington DC, will address the Home Missionary Society of the First Methodist Episcopal Church at 2 30 PM Tuesday in the church parlors. She may give further talks during her visit.
County court sessions set for tomorrow to name election officers for the special congressional election on October 14. The appointments will determine the staff needed to conduct the ballot and ensure orderly polling.
Mrs Jemex Anderson of Clarksburg West Virginia reports years of back pain and urinary trouble. After trying Donn's Kidney Pills advertised locally, she experienced relief and regained strength, praising the product as the best kidney medicine. Advertising note lists Wells & Woyma as drug store agents in Buffalo New York.
A fragment explains the origin of Nottingham lace naming a cave dwelling craft by semi savage caves dwellers in England. It notes lace work by women using a patter and claims Easy Task noon is a safer faster method costing little at your grocer's.
The Daily Telegram highlights the advertising columns as merchants show windows for new goods. The piece urges readers to skim late types and enjoy attractive displays planned for the season as ew goods arrive. It emphasizes the column’s helpful feature for information about local commerce.
Women’s New Undermuslins presents several new lots of under muslins at very low prices. 350 lace trimmed corset covers in all sizes. Regular and extra sizes in annalin pants. Be-knickerbockers with embroidery and dainty embellishments. Muslin skirts with dainty embroidery. Gowns and forming items including combinations, petticoats, and slips in various styles.
Fashion notes highlight silk fabrics and linen waists in plain tailored forms with hand embroidery trimming. The collection features the Max Held make and aims at fashionable women for the current season.
Fabrics seasonable at Andersons include mercerized poplins and pique varieties. Mer cerized figured Madras and white cotton serge 32 inches wide are offered in wide and narrow wares.
A special display features the latest neckwear including Medici Collars and Ruffs, Lace Collars and Coat Sets, Fiehus of Shadow Lace, Net and Batiste Collars embroidered in colors. Lace Stocks, Chemisettes, Bows and Ties, and a full line of new Ruffling in White, Horn and two color combinations.
New line of chamoisette gloves announced featuring two button style and system-button length options. Available in black white and chamois with sizes from small to extra large.
An advertising notice previewing a two week showing of infants and children coats, capes, dresses, short coats, tunics, and scarves. The sale highlights new materials, sizes, and trims suitable for children with a focus on quality and workmanship.
Fall fabrics listed include worsted and all wool dress cloth for autumn dresses and suits. Shepherds check in taffeta cloth at 1.00 yard. Storm serges whipcords Melrose and heavy diagonal suitings cited as new and stylish for this season's costumes.
A large in store sale offers carpets rugs linoleums and lace curtains with Falk patterns. The ad promises best value in store history and invites customers to bring diagrams for the installation and layout.
Vendors unveil an eagerly awaited fall hat selection featuring Velour Velvet Chiffon and Beathers with flowers. The display includes Street and Drew Huty models and exclusive designs in Pinal Pur hues, drawing strong customer interest with a wide variety of styles and shades.
Autumn's newest headwear highlighted in the forge stock showcases plush and velvet sailors priced from 2.50 to 7.50. Easy to find with a range of styles and fits in the display.
A colorful autumn ribbon showcase features warp printed taffetas brocades plaids and roman stripes. The display covers hair bows sashes and girdle belts with edged ribbons in contrasting colors.
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