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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-04-22
R. T. LowNDEs.
MAIN STREET.

This well known emporium
was established in 1881, and has
a special distinction as one OF the
most complete establishments
engaged in the mercantile bust
ness in this part of the State.
The house has by the careful Sc
lection of its large stock of goods
and fairness III all its transaction
built up a large and increasing
patronage from the people of
Harrison and adjoining counties.
1t is stocked to repletion with a
full and complete line in all de.
partments.
In the dry goods room can be
found fine dress goods. silks.
satins, velvets, cloths, all kinds
of wash dress goods, organdies,
linens, domestics. faces, ribbons,
trimmings, corsets, gloves, hosl-
cry, underwear, and notions.
The carpet room has the latest
in velvet, brussels, wool, ingram,
rag and hemp carpets, rugs, art
squares, table and floor oil cloths,
linoleum, mattings. window
shades, lace curtains, wall paper.
The boot and shoe department
is thoroughly up-to-date in mems,
women's and children's foot wear,
slippers, rubber over shoes, and
umbrellas.
In the stationery department is
a full line of blank books. writ.
ing paper, pads, ink, school
books, states, pencils.
In the grocery department. a
choice line Of package and cam
ed goods, staple and fancy gro
ceries, coffee, spices, teas, fruits.
sugar, syrup, flour, bacon, fish,
lime, cement, salt. garden seeds,
grass seed. country produce.
In the hardware department,
iron, steel, nails, garden, farm
and harvest tools. tools for the
blacksmith, carpenter, mason,
minor. shoemaker. sadler, tin and
granite ware, goods for the house
hold. kitchen and table ware,
ready mixed paints IN all shades
oils. varnishes. earthenware,
glassware, woodenware, hay fer
YOU You viii find the price marked
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-04-22
STUART BROS.
LIVERY. SALE AND FEED STA
BLEs. AND AGENT FOR NC
CORMICK MACHINES.

Messrs. Stuart Bros. conducts
at their place Of business on Pike
street one Of the leading and most
popular livery. sale and boarding
establishments Of this part Of the
State. The lighting, ventilation
and drainage Of their stables are
very fine, and they are q model
of cleanliness and order. a num-
Der of Irst-class saddle horses,
coaches. buggies carriages. light
and heavy wagons. etc, are kept
constantly on hand for hire Of
reasonable prices, and elegant
turnouts, with careful drivers. are
supplied promptly for funerals
weddings, balls. etc, at all hours
of the day or night. All orders
are given immediate attention,
while the charges are placed at
the lowest figure consistent with
the livery business. Aspecialty
is made Of dealing ~ horses, cat
tie and sheep. Messrs. Stuart
Bros. ARE agents for the Me-
Cormick Harvesting Machine.
which is the recognized leader and
having no equal, and as the time
Of year Is here when farmers Will
buy harvesting machines, you
should see themorWrite toM essrs.
Stuart Bros. for prices. They
are much esteemed by allWith
whom they have business relA-.
lions, while their turnouts give
satisfaction to all.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-04-22
JOHN B. REDMAN
PRACTICAL PLUMBER, GAS AND
STEAM FILTER. SEWER PIPE
A SPECIALITY.

Among the representative
houses engaged in this special
line of industry In this vicinity
and this part OF the State, that
conducted by Mr.. John B. Red
man is the recognized leader for
thorough good work and .
thorough knowledge Of the wants
Of patrons, he has established Q
large and extensive trade. His
premises are equipped with every
requisite to the successful con-
duct Of this branch OF business.
"A large and carefully selected
stock of lead and iron pipe,
plumbers steam and gas filters
supplies, sanitary appliances,
chandeliers, bath tubs, etc. are
constantly carried. A leading
speciality is made Of sewer pipe
of all kinds and sizes. Mr.. Red
man has had Q ripe experience
and practical ability in the line
of sanitary plumbing. steam and
gas-ftting which eminently quail
fies him for the successful prose-
cution of the business. They
make a leader Of hot water
heating and sanitary work aud
employ only expert workmen.
Mr.. Redman has done some very
fine work in many of our best
buildings and he is well and
favorably known in Clarksburg
and is a thoroughly reliable bust
ness man.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-04-22
CLARLsBURG CARRIAGlE
WORKS.
A. G. FoRDycE. PROPRIETOR,
PIKE STREET.

This establishment which an-
joys q special celebrity In all
parts of the country for the ex.
cellent workmanship aud finish
of its productions. was founded
in 1875. Its specialties consist In
the manufacture of high grade
wagons, carriages, phaetons.
coaches, etc., and Mr.. E'ordyce's
success has been decided and
gratifying. The factory is com
plete in every detail OF equip
ment and power. while the prod
ucts turned out are Ia every case
Of the highest quality Of excel
lence, every detail In their manu-.
facture being under the most
careful supervision. while only
the finest and most highly sea-
soned lumber is used. At present
he is making a wagon for the
Herb Medicine Co., Of Spring.
field, Ohio. which will 90 all
through the State Of North Caro-
lima. at his large repository on
Pike street is the largest assort-
ment OF handmade vehicles TO-
be found in the State which he
sells at the lowest possible figure,
and one is sure of getting the
best. He also does repairing OF
all kinds in the most prompt and
thorough manner, and at reason
able prices. Mr.. Fordyce pos
sesses a practical knowledge Of
all the details of this industry,
which has become an Important,
factor 10 our industrial AtEairns
and is very; popular with the
public generally. 3
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-04-22
in plain figures on all goods. The
handsome rooms are crowded
with new spring goods. which all
take pleasure in showing.
LILLE wAEArLEY
FASHIONABLE MILLINERY, oppo.
SITE POST OFFICE.

d Il
One of the most popular and
favorably known mercantile es-
Establishments aud one to which
our ladies look with q great deal
of interest is the fashionable
millinery parlor conducted by
Lille Wheatley. This house Is
undoubtedly the authority for all
the new styles In ladies hats IN
this vicinity and she conducts
one of the largest and most com.
plete houses devoted to notions
and millinery goods in this part
Of the State at the above desig.
mated location, which is commodi-
Gus, well lighted and within
which is a fine stock Of fancy and
millinery goods, including laces,
ribbons, handkerchiefs, hosiery.
plumes, feathers. flowers, ruches,
silks, velvets, corsets, trimmings.
ornaments. ETC., tastefully dis
played. Employment is given to
a competent force Of accomplish
ed millineries under the SUPER
vision Of the proprietor who is
one of the most experienced trim
mers of the day. Miss Wheatley
always displays the latest styles
in pattern hats and bonnets
simultaneously with their ap.
pearance in the leading cities.
She has built up large trade
which steadily increases with
each succeeding year.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-04-22
r. ]. CRIsS.
NO MISTAKE IN SO YEARS. Q
pos1TE POST OFFICE.

POSIVE POST OFFICE.
The skillful pharmacist is one
of the most important persons in
any community and much de-
ponds upon his careful and &C.
curate work. Among the &C.
credited leaders in this line is
Mr.. R. j. Criss. Here can always
be found the purest and most re-
liable drugs, medicines, proprie.
tary remedies, requisites, etc. Mr..
Criss is an experienced and &C.
complished pharmacist, and I'M
derstands perfectly the require.
ments OF his large patronage and
leaves nothing undone that sci
ence and skill can desire to make
his establishment compile te n
every detail of equipment and
stock. A specially is made OF
fitting trnsses and surgical ap-
planes. syringes, ETC., and the
accurate and comprehensive
compounding of physicians pre-.
scriptions in which he has an &C,
knowledged reputation, and all
prescriptions are carefully COM
pounded. He always has in stock
the rarest drugs and chemicals
seldom found elsewhere. Mr.
Criss has gained the entire con.
fidence and respect of the public
and has an extensive patronage.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-04-22
WEST VIRGINIA BANK.
JAS. NJ. LYON, PRESIDENT, W. H.
FREEMAN, CASHIER.

The volume and Importance Of
the mercantile and manufactur-
ing interests Of Clarksburg ne
cessarily involves q large amount
of financial transaction, to facili.
tate which excellent banking in
stitutions arerendered necessary.
It is especially gratifying to note
that Notwithstanding the string
emit times Of the past years our
financial institutions are In an
exceptionally prosperous condi-
ton and are evidencing an active
and extensive business. Among
them we particularly mention
the West Virginia Bank. This
institution has had an honorable
career. "A liberal but careful
banking business is done. In ad-
.dition to receiving deposits,
making loans, handling collec-
lions, ETC., the bank negotlates
drafts on prominent banking
houses IN all the large cities of
America. It receives the accounts
Of corporations, firms and indi-
viduals, discounts choice COM
mercial paper, etc. This bank is
Offered as follows !: President,
Jas. M. Lyon Cashier, w. 81.
Freeman. The directors are DR..
W. M. Late, T.W. Harrison, David
Davidson, James M. Lyon, Thos.
Patton, w. r. Alexander and
Chas. M. Hart. These stock
holders are the public's safe
guard.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-04-22
WELLS MARBLE WORKS.
MEMORIALS, MONUMENTS, TAB.
LETS. ETC. PIKE ST.

The many beautiful designs
that are so noticeable in the
monumental work of the leading
cemeteries throughout this sec
tion of the country, certainly M
dictate that in this line we have
practical and accomplished art
lists who combine the highest
conception of the art with the
greatest degree Of ability. A
great deal Of the excellent work
is done at the Wells Marble
Works. which has won such
widespread recnognition for the
great superiority and finish of
his work. The premises occu-
pied by the Wells Marble Works,
Of which Mr.. Wells is proprietor,
is completely and thoroughly
equipped with modern facilities
and an ample yard for the stor-
age of surplus stock, while in his
showroom may be inspected a
beautiful assortment of monus
ments, headstones. sculptures,
memorials. etc. in Italian and
American marble and Scotch,
Swedish and Carolina granite of
all designs. Mr.. Wells has al
ways aimed to turn out anything
1.-THE shortest notice, and the high
character Of his productions has
won for him an extensive patron
age in this part of the State. He
is upright in all his dealings and
enjoys the respect and esteem OF
ali.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-04-22
THE TRADERS NATIONAL
BANK.
: MOORE JACKSON, PRESIDENT,
mr.. FLEMING HOWELL. VICE
PRESIDENT, G. spR1GG
SANDS, CASHIER.
CAPITAL $4,000.

One of the most excellent fea.
lures in our industrial life is the
superiority of its banking insti.
|mtions which are rendered me-
|eessary because Of the volume
and Importance of It's commercial
and manufacturing interests.
Prominent among these and one
whose wise and conservative
management has carried it sue.
cessfully through the worst of
financial panics is the Traders
National Bank. This institution
lis recognized as one of the lead
ling financial institutions IN this
State. and the officers and direc-
tors are our leading business men,
Drafts are issued in all the lead
ing cities. The capital Of chs
bank is $1,000. Special atten-
ton is paid to collections while
the burglar proof vault is lined
with the very best steel obtainable
The bankis thoroughly up-to-date
lin every respect. Its officers are
|T. Moore Jackson. President |;
Dr. Fleming Howell, Vice.Presi-
dene. and @. Sprigg Sands,
Cashier. The directors are w.
Hood, W. Brent Maxwell, J. E.
Sands, 7. Moore Jackson and DIR.
Fleming Howell. These men are
representative of the best inter-
ests of Clarksburg.
]. NJ. Jackson, the President
Of this bank, is also President OF
|the West Virginia Short Line
Railroad, which, when built, will
DO more to develop this section
Of the State than any enterprise
that has ever been started.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-04-22
VOL. XXxvII.-NO. "a.
'OUR INDUSTRIE
TlmslN Review Of Some Wide Awake Firms
and Business Houses.
Our Business Men to the Front.
Our Business Men to the Front.

embraces everything beautiful
and useful in gold and silver
watches. precious stones, clocks,
solid silverware, bronze orna-
ments. cut glass. spoons, knives,
and forks, diamond rings. etc.
Messrs. Robinson e Son pay par
ticular attention to the repairing
of watches, clocks and jewelry Of
all kinds and they are very ex-
pert and their excellent work has
gained for them a high class and
extensive patronage throughout
this country. They enjoy the
best connections with the lead
ing sources of supply and select
their goods to meet the wants Of
patrons IN this part of the State
They are enterprising, wide
awake business men.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-04-22

any amount Of timber. The Nom.
bers Of the firm are gentlemen
of practical experience In this
branch of industry and Of high
reputation in the community, and
their affairs are so conducted as
to commend their house TO the
favor and confidence OF all with
whom It has dealings. and to
steadily increase Its prosperity
from year to year.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-04-22
CAKES FINE ART STUDIO.
TRADERS BUILDING.

These skilled Photographic
artists enjoys 9 high reputation
for their superior work and they
are everywhere recognized as
one of the most skillful photo
graphers in this State. They
have had an extended experience
in this business and have been
established in this business slnce
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-04-22
F. A. ROBINSON & SON
TACTICAL JEWELLERS, MAIN ST.

TACTICAL JEWELLERS, MAIN ST.
The chaste and elaborte pro-
auctions Y SO brilliantly displayed
i THIS one Of the most thorough.
Y appointed jewelry establish
vents i. OF this vicinity shows con-
that in this line the
|sople of Clarksburg have all
le advantages of the leading
: pettropolitan centres. Messrs.
- ~. Robinson & Son established
U1Islness here in 1879 and rapidly
laced Ssss their enterprise at the
| .s The salesroom is hand.
n ss@ely fitted up for the display
= snelr large stock and 10 most
eatrally located. The tine stock
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-04-22

We publish below a review of
...icbes of the leading business
men and firms of harrisburg,
rbich will be of timely interest
u our people and which in them
sslves indicate the progressive
spirit of our town.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-08-18
How to Look Good

Good books are really more
than skin deep, dercnding en-
tirely on healthy condition of
all the vital organs. IL the liver
is inactive, you have bilious
look; if your stomach IS disorder
ed, you have "a dySpcptic look; if
your kidneys are affected, you
have pinchcd look. Secure good
health, and YOU will surely have
good looks. "Electric BIttcrS" is
"a good Alternative and tonic. Acts
directly on the stomach, liver
kidneys, puriiics the blood
cures pimples, blotchcS and bolls.
and gives good complexion.
Every bottle guaranteed Sold
at +. &. Alworth x Cos. drug
store. 40 cents per bottle.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-08-18
A Generous and Appreciated Gift

Those Interested in the Marion
County Surgical Hospital were
made glad this morning upon the
receipt Of huge box, which came
with all charges prepaid. Upon
being opened, it contained the
following articles for the hospital:
Three feather pillows, twenty
pillow Slips. eight sheets. SIX
counter panes, thirty-oue towels,
twelve wash cloths, twelve ladies
embroidered night robes, six GEN
tlemen night shirts, one pound
absorbent cotton, half a dozen
cakes of soap and a SteHciI, indeli-
bic ink and outfit with which to
mark linen. The linen is all of "A
superior grade, new, and each
piece is marked with the initials
Of the hospital. The wash cloths
We're made and neatly V hemmed
by two little girls who took great
interest i'll the hospital. The
generous gift was made through
the efforts Of the ladies of Wood
bury, n. j. Mrs. Anna Bah
cock, All old friend and patient Of
DR.. S. =. Eagieton, was the
prime mover, and was assisted
materially by b. w. Clonde, a
generous hearted citizen OF that
city. Mrs BabcOck had heard
through Doctor Eaglcton of the
good work u1d"r way IN Ocala,
and in the goodness of her noble
heart, went TO work among her
friends with the above splendid
result, this opportunc arrival of
linen, each article Of which is
needed. fills a want much felt by
this new and most worthy inSti-
tuition and leaves in the hearts of
the friends of the hospital a very
warm spot for the kind ladies of
Woodbury..
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-08-18
Another Generous Gift

1t Is through Il most liberal
donation from Miss Julia Wells.
Il largc hearted young lady Of
Ocala, always found in the fore
most ranks Of those enea Trd in
good and charitable deeds, that
the Marion County Surgical Hos
pital received and set UP today
an elegant $50 operating table,
constructed on the latest designs
for convenience and efficient
work. A great deal Of interest t
is being taken on the part OF a
few in the welfare Of this good
and benevolent Institution, which
in the near future will succeed in
eQnlpping it completely, and
when its fame has gone abroad
many patients will come To Ocala
to take advantage Of the excel
lent facilities offered tor surgical
treatment in well equipped
hospital, over which preSides an
able corps of the states best
surgeons.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-08-18
More Stealing

A sneak thief entered Mr.. Tom
Smith $ house Monday night and
stole a lot Of provisions. One of
these fine morning, the city will
be startled to learn of the pre-
sence of a corpse in our midst,
brought about by too much
familiarity with other people, s
premises. The citizens are tired
of so much stealing and are pre-
pared for the midnight thief and
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-08-18
Tobacco Planters

The Florida Havana Tobacco
Company have the largest ware
house in the county. and are pre-
pared to cure and betunn tobacco
for market by Charles TorrlcelIos
who has had nearly Il life time
experience III one Of the largest
curing houses in Cuba. Either
green or pole dried tobacco
solicited. &. G. TODD,
General Manager, Ocala, Fla.
,-22- I'm danuW
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-08-18
Marion County Republicans

The county republican convcn-
tion held its session Wednesday
in Mitchell Hall. i. G.. w VII
liamS was elected chairman ami
David S. Williams. secretary.
The meeting was harmonious and
the business quickly adjusted.
The following j. the tick, I
named: County Judge, DR.. All
Ahshier. Believes: county treas
urer, Il. Il. Mmrnr. Oc lla; tax
collector, DR.. G.. w. Lindner,
Anthem! tax assessor. Capt. j.
N. McDavid, Fellowship: school
board, Ocala district, r. &.
Loveridge, number ,, vest of the
county, Il. MunrOc Smith, Cot
ton Plant: number >. east Of
Ockiawaha, Joseph Bunby,
Marshville. The matter of Il
Legislative and state senatorial
ticket was deferred until further
council and advice could be had.
+. T.. w. Williams, Reverend
WilIlerson and Ii. w. Spann
were the ruling elements among
the COlOTed delegates. All the
nominees are white.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-08-18
For the Sick BOYS

The Star is requested to give
notice that the collection to be
taken Sunday night ut the union
meeting at the Christian church,
will be for the benefit Of the
sick soldier boys belong
ing to Company a, ocala boys,
of the lst Florida regiment.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-08-18
Meeting OF Program Committee

A full meeting Of the program
committee for the entertainment
to be given by the Baptist ladies
on Sept. Sth, is requested on
Friday afternoon at the residence
OF Mrs. L. ID. Crawford at )
O'Clock. Its hoped that all will
be present.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-08-18
+. T.. Il Z. Special Rates

Omaha, Ncb.-On account Of
the Trans Mississippi and Inter
national Exposition, tickets viii
be on sale, daily, until October
ID, limited to November u. at
SCI Al for the round trip.
Kansas City, Mo.-On account
of tn" TrAnS-MIssiNsippi and Inter
national Exposition, tickets will
be on sale, daily, until October
l., limited to November l., at
s53.30 for the round trip.
Indianapolis, Ind. d.-On aCcnLn:
OF Knights of PythIas grand Gu
campncnt, Suprcm" Lodge ses-
sion, tickets Will be- SolG August
70, 81 and y. at one fare round
trip, limited to August 81, lS9N.
provided for an extension to leave
indianapolis aS late as September
10. I1"S, if tickets are deposited
with joInt agent before August
-, with pavmcnt Of - cent Zee.
Black Mountain. y. Con- ac-
count Of the international
Christian Workers. Association,
tickets will b.. sold August l3lh
to 24th, inclusive, at one fare for
,l,n ,.,,,..g ,.., .r,,I until S.,
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-08-18
For Rent

An elegant dwelling OF seven
rooms, plenty OF store room,
with ali modern improvements,
formerly occupied 10y MIR. Often
sosser. Apply to Charles Peyser.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-08-18

For Sale, Cheap-A new
lady'S bicycle, never used, cost
So, will take $25 cash. Apply
at once to Jake Kline, EXposi-
ton Street.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-08-18
Two for One

The Weekly Star and Home
and Farm of Louisville, KY,
both one year Tor 81. The Home
and Farm is one of the best ag-
ricultural papers in the country.
It is issued twice a month. Sam
pie copies on application.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-08-18
THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS

is due not only to the originality and
simplicity of the combination, but also
to the care and skill with which it is
manufactured by scientific processes
known to the CALIFOREIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only, and we wish to impress upon
all the Importance of purchasing the
true and original remedy. As the
genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured
by the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co.
only, knowledge of that fact win
assist ons in avoiding the worthless
limitations manufactured by other par
ties. The high standing of the CALI
FoRNIA FIG SYRUP Co. with the medi-
,cals,profession, and the satisfaction
which the genuine Syrup of Figs has
given to millions of families, makes
the name of the Company guaranty
OF the excellence Of it's remedy. 1t is
far in advance of all other laXatives,
as it acts on the kidneys, liver and
bowels without irritating or weaken
ing them, and. it does not gripc nor
nauseGte. In order to get it's beneficial
effects, please remember the name of
the Company
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal
LoUfsVILLE. Ky. NEW 1ORE. n. z.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-08-18
MOntezuma Barber Shop

First-claS~ artists, all work
done with stvle and neatneSs.
Hair cutting, shaving, sham
pooing, dyeIng. etc. Courteous
treatment to ali customers.
If @. +. WILLIAMS, Prop.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-08-18
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co,

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW AORE. n.