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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-19

John Vance Cheney very desirable bride
with verse on love and sentiment. Here is en-
couragement for minor poets. Why not give over
wasting sweetness the desert public and address
rhapsodies to wellto-do maidens? There's where a
little poetry will do the most good
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-19
WONDROUS ADVENTURES OF WEE
TOM THUMB, FA|RYLANDS HERO.
Max

terest my readers to be told Cor reminded
of the fact as the case may bel that every
night that the stars can be seen they can.
with their own eyes, see Tom Thumb In the
sky
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-19

Uncle Sans action in anneHing certain islands I'M
der the charter control Of the British North Borneo
Company may not raise Old Nick in diplomatic circles
but wild Man of Borneo" stunt the part of the
interested English corporation is from unlikely
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-19
SUNDAY. July 10, 1903.
Circulation During June

". B, Carr. business Manager OF The ST. Louis Re-
public being duly that the actual number of
fun and complete copies of the Daily and Sunday Re-
public printed during the June 1903 reg
uar editions s per schedule below:
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-30
THE EUREKA PLUMBING co,
Could q johnson, Props.

An essential feature of modern build
ing construction is the work 81. the
plumber. gas and steam filter, to whose
efforts are due the excellent sanitary
conditions that contribute to comfort
and health. Hence the i,nportanSs to
every community of skilled mechanics in
these lines and of establishments well
equipped to respond promptly to I'll de-
mands. The Eureka Plumbing Company,
located in the Stotler building, Fifth
street, Glen Elk, has in its short career,
executed contracts in CIarksburg and the
surrounding section which entitle 1t to
more than a passing mention in review
ing local mercantile and industrial inter
ests. This concern was established April
lst, 1908, and has, during the interven-
ing period, built up a nice patronage
among the leading property owners Of
the locality. All orders for new and re-
pair work are promptly executed at rca-
sonable figures. and estimates are cheer
fully furnished on application. The Of
iiccrs are \. S. Gould, president, aud
Chas. VI. johnson. manager, both Of
whom are well known, the former as
agent for nine years for the Mountains
State Gas Co.. and the latter in his con-
nection with the plumbing establishments
of the city. Enough is already lswnown
of their skill. experience and knowledge
to create constant demand for their
services. They carry complete stock of
plumbing. gas and steam supplies and
are ready on the shortest notice to ex-
ccnte all orders.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-30
WEST FORK on AND
NATURAL GAS COMPANY.
3. q. on, Cen1 Mer.

In keeping with the most progressive
organizations Of the country which sup
ply NATURAL gas for domestic and man
lifacturing purposes, the West Fork Oh
q Natural Gas Company offers . service
which reaches and maintains the high
est standard in both quality and reliable
Ety. This concern was organized in 1890,
since which time the management has
been so alert and progressive that when
one considers the low prices of gas in
Clarissb,irg and compares them with 9th
or cities and towns, then must credit be
given to the West Fork Oil & Natural
Gas Company for their libcrality and
reasonable policy of quoting only such
rates as will insure first-clnss service
and a fair rate of interest for the capital
invested to secure this service. This COM
rarison will also bring out the fact that
in ClarlSsburg the expense Of light aud
fuel is after all only nominal. nm excep-
fional condition and substantial adj
vantage. Thirty miles of service pipe
have already been laid and extensions axe
being made right along. The officers of
this organization are John Koblegnrd,
president &c. w. Lynch, treasurer; B. f.
Robinson, secretary, and r. NJ. Orr, gen
erai manager, and the directors are John
Koblcsard, j. ]. Alexander, c. w. Lynch,
e R. Davis, F. r. Haymaker, G. +,
Pride, B. F. Robinson, R. N. Orr, j. L.
Rnhl, p. H. Kobicgard and Jacob Koble-
gard. All these gentlemen are well
known citizens of Ciarksburg, and in
their relations with the public exemplify
the policy of this organization to en-
courage enterprise, accommodate the pub
lie in every possible manner. thereby evil
dencing an appreciation for recognition
and support disposition which extends
to all alike and with equal sincerity.
The Offices of the company are located
ON Fourth street, are neatly equipped
and are in keeping with the metropolitan
character that Clarksburg in many ways
has already assumed. They are prepared
to pipe buildings and to furnish fixtures
and all gas appurtenances at the lowest
guaranteed figures.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-30
THE ANCHOR MILLS.
Lloyd stsel q Brother, Props.

When one contemplates the amount of
elill and experience that is represented
by the milling interests the country over,
and that each particular firm OF indi-
vsdnal is striving to excel all others in
producing superior flour production,
then must appreciation SO forth 70 the
Anchor mills, owned and operated by
lloyd Steel and Brother, whose excellent
productions win a warm welcome and
decided preference wherever introduced.
Steel's Best, Golden Anchor and Fancy
Family are brands familiar to the lead
ing bread makers of this section, whose
continued demand for these goods is the
result of the superior excellence and re-
liability OF the standard carefully main
tanned. These mills were entirely re-
modelled in 1903, and equipped through
out. with the celebrated Wolf Roller
system of Touring mill machinery, and
have capacity OF sd barrels per day.
Having been constructed under the direct
supervision of the proprietors, who are
lifelong millers, they embcdy many ad-
yanced ideas of practical value, and bhe
facilities provided in structure and equip
ment are not surpassed anywhere. ~
high grade of corn meal is manufactured.
together with mill stuffs which are al
ways kept on hand, and this firm also
deals extensively in wheat, corn and
oats. Lloyd Steel and c. L. Steel COM
pose the firm. For several preceding
generations the Steel family, including
The owners of the present enterprise, have
followed the milling business, and by
association and experience they have ac-
quired a knowledge of all the details
and requirements in the manufacture of
Hour.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-30
THE COUNTY MAIL BOOK STORE.
Camden soznmers, Prop.


Offering new and select stock of books,
STATIONERY, Office supplies, novelties, ETC.,
the County Mail Book Store, located at
81 -3l9 West Main street, is equipped in
an excellent manner to supply all de-
mands. This concern carries all the Lead
ing works in prose and poetry, and can
supply promptly any publication that is
on the market. The popular magazines
and periodicals are on sale as published,
and there are also on hand all the text
books and works of reference used in the
schools and colleges of this vicinity. Tho
stock of stationery embraces blank books
of all kinds. commercial stationery, le-
gal blanks. type writer's and office sup
plies generally. In fact, anything in
the book and stationery line can
be found in the excellent stock of this
establishment and every facility is pos
sesseSi to supply satisfactorily the needs
of scholars. the literary public and the
business fraternity. This enterprising
hrn Is now in the midst of unpacking
n large and splcndidly selected line of
Christmas novelties in fancy stationery.
leather goods. musical instruments, tot
let articles, perfumes and fancy candy
connections and. taken as whole, the
entire display contains many a gift or
offering that will gladden. the heart OF
both young and old, and the management
says the establishment will be known
by the next few weeks as the Christ
mas Gift store. This concern makes
speciality of engraving and embossing.
which are neatly and promptly executed
At reasonable figures, and all kinds OF
commercial printing and job work. plain
and in colors. There are possessed tho
latest and best equipment in presses,
the newest ideas in type faces. aud all
other appointments to be found in an cs-
Establishment complete in every respect.
Mr.. Camden Sommers. the proprietor,
has had lifelong experience in the
newspaper business, and in this connec-
ton is well known to the local public.
He is practical in every detail Of the
printing business, and his constant pres
enee and supervision insure that de-
gree of excellence which has built up
for this concern splendid reputation.
In all departments of the County Mail
BOOK Store metropolitan facilities are
possessed, and because of the superior ad-
vantages offered, it Is an important and
progressive factor in retail mercantile
interests and merits the generous recoe-
milton so freely accorded by a discrim-
mating public.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-30
EXCELSIOR Borrl1Ne WORKS.
Lewis q stathers, Props.

There will always be demand for
favored carbonated beverages, because
they are delicious and refreshing, and
are free from injurious effects. At the
Excelsior Bottling Company's. plant, cor
ner of Peck and Creek streets, all the
popular carbonated drinks are manufac-
turcd, also soda and mineral waters and
ginger ale. This plant possesses the very
latest automatic machines. besides tho
most modern auxiliary appointments. and
in This respect. as well as in the skill
and experience employed. every and all
advantages known to the business are en-
ioycd- In the process Of manufacture
the water used is secured from driven
well. one hundred feet deep, and. the ex-
tracts and ingredients are of the high
est standards in both purity and
strength. special care Is taken that the
condition of neatness and cleanliness are
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-30
N. F. BARrIErT.
Meat Market.

The system of the wholesale Slaughter
ing and shipping of meats rs conducted
by the large establishments OF the cousi
try may have its adhcrents. but that.
system which insurcs supervision BIZ
those who live amongst US and whose
methods may be easily discovered is and
should be the most favored. Hence pref.
cnce should unhesitatingly be given to
enterprises which do their own slaueiter-
ing and to men who supervise every de-
tail of their business from the pasture
to the counter scales. Such is the svs.
tenn enforced by NJ. F. BARTLETT, whose
meat markets are located Mt $40 west
Pike street and 100 Third street: and he
result is that his wholesome and, choice
meat productions find favor with an esr.
tensive patronage. The owner Of these
enterprises, NJ. F. Bartlett, has been 4
buyer and shipper of cattle for Q nuns num-
Der of years past. for several years Il,
Glen Falls, locating in Clarksburr two
years ago, since which time he has sue.
ceeded in building UP large and select
patronage in the retail lire. He Is prsir-
sits.s IN all details of the butchers trade
and renders service which guarantees
the most favorable market conditions.
Aside from fresh and cured meats, Mr..
bartlett handles also fish and country pro-
duce. These establishments are among
the deservedly popular of local retail
enterprises and are thoroughly reprssen-
tative of the many advantages and faeilf-
ties which must ever be present to offer
q satisfactory service in supplying the
public with the most important Of all the
food commodities-fresh meats.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-30

real Rstate Brol,er..

=
The security and nbsolnte control given
to the purchaser Of real estate makes Il
a prime Investment, and for that rea
SON the tendency Is away from fiuctuat.
ing values in stocks and bonds to the sta.
bility offered by the real estate market
Engaged in the business of negotiating
to purchase and sale of real estate. Tee
rick & Bowen, whose Office IS locatea II.
room No 60. Jacobs building. ares "a
nccia!ly qualified to render to thei.
clients satisfactory service. They always
have on hand list of city. suburban ana
farm property, and also handle coal and
timber lands in this and other sections Of
the state. which offer to purchasers in
che near future handsome returns on tho
investment. Included in their list are
many desirable properties in East ciars:s-
burg. Glen Elk, Broad Oaks. Alta Vista
and Adamston, which will meet the most
diversified requirements of the purchase
ing public, in farm property they have
some particularly attractive offerings. E.
6. Tetrick and James Bowen comprise
the firm. They are among the worthy
s'it:seus of the community and enjoy in
their business capacity relations os Tie
most confidential character with property
owners and capitalists in clarksburs and
the surrounding territory.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-30
M. FROST q CO.
Family Liquor Store.

There has been SO much adnlteration
in liquors within recent years by un-
sSTupulous dealers, to the injury OF tho
public health and TO the financial loss of
distilIers whose goods are sold absolutely
ON their merits. that steps are being tax
m to eonfine distributing agencies to
firms thoroughly reliable and which en-
Joy in their community popular conf
dencc and recognition. During the ca
reer of the establishment conducted UNI
der the firzn name Of NJ Frost s Co. and
located At Loo Third street. reputation
for the integrity Of methods enforced has
been built UP. and also . large and select
patronage which continues to increase
steadily and surely, This concern makes
q speciality OF Braddocsc Bure Rye while
key. distilled at Cumberisnd. sd. by the
James Clark Distiiling Co. md handtes
also Old Maryland xxx. Old lfonongs-
bella Rye, Queea CITY Cub, Braddoek
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-30
SINGER SEWING MACHINE co.
D. ]. Pancake, Agent.

Instances of ciarksburg's growing
prominence as trade center could be
multiplied. but the business of the Sing.
err Manufacturing Co. well illustrates
this point. for in January d. j. Pancake
was created manager for this territory.
with Offices here and reporting direct to
Cincinnati headquarters. Mr.. Pancakes
territory embraces Harrison, Lewis, Up.
shur and Doddridec counties. which Il
covered by eight reliable and cxperiene-
ed representative. 1t Is unnecessary to
dwell on the merits Of the Singer ma
chine, for Il contains so many points of
excsllenee that a. matter Of fact It has
no composition in the strict sense Of
tho term. Leading establishments in
merchant tailoring and shoes use no 9TH
er, and dressmaIing establishments the
country over, as well As housekeepers, IN
einde the Singer In their equipment. 3ir.
Pancake has been with the company for
several years and has built up reputa-
ton for his ability and popularity as a
salesman. At his headquarters, 20 Main
street. an the various patterns Of the
Singer nre on exklbition. also a stock o.
needlss and suppilss f6f this and an other
makes q mechin,s.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-30
THE cLARksBuRe pLAsTER CO.
Manufacturers of Eclipse Hard wan
Plaster.

An enterprise, the admitted superiority
of whose productions is winning for them
great and continually increasing de.
mand, is known in the commercial world
as the Clarksburg Plaster Company
manufacturers of the Eclipse Hard Wall
Plaster. This plaster is conceded by con-
tractors and builders to possess higher
merit than any similar composition ON
the market, and to have withstood the
severest tests to which plaster could
be subjected. 1t is made from the best
grades of material obtainable, by Sc
cret process, and is guaranteed BY the
manufacturers to neither buckle or
crack. The Clarksburg Plaster Company
has been in operation. since 1900, an.
under its present management since July,
1908 The new owners have spared Meth
er effort or capital to perfect the quail:
ity of their production, and the result
is the recognition and patronage of the
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-30
sODock PURE

Pure Barley Malt used for medicinal
purposesl. the pure-t OF California and
imported wines, brandies, runs, gins. al.
coliol. peach and honey. rock and rye,
Ilummei whislsey and other equally ceie-
brated liquors. Al goods are bought in
bond and bottled in the establishment
direct from the original packages. Mr..
Frost was formerly, for ten wears. the
agent of the Adams Express Company nj
Huntington. locating in ciarksburx Is
months ago. He gives personal super.
vision to all departments Of his estab-
lishment and has ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ed business ability In its constant devei-
opment.. As \ result OF this management,
large mail order business Is done
throughout the adjoining COUNTIES and
m excellent local trade as well. 1ir.
Frost aims 70 supply the best on the
market at the regular wholesale priccs
seIls. sopds :.sas they. are. and not IWha,
they i-sean 70 be- and n following tai.
policy be has won tie eouldsnee 81 ths
trade and as . consequence Guilt up 4
representative business IN his line.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-30
THE cIARKsBuRc SUPPLY CO.
Plumbers, Ga. and Steam Filters and
Electrical Contractors.


Skill and ability are hut comparative
terms and may becpredicted of any me-
chanic, whatever bes his experience. and
knowledge. In this article we deal with
expert ability, and such as gives thor
;ough mechanical finish to every effort.
guided at the same. time by judgment
which shows resourcefuiness and ripe ex-
perience. Thoroughly successful in
plumbing. gas and steam fitting and cleo
.trical engineering. and executing during
their four years. business career many
important contracts in this and surround
ing cities and towns. Pecis &. Monroe.
proprietors of the Clarksburg Supply Co..
zl6 North Fourth street. Glen Elk. have
carried reputation for skill and ability
that gives them rank among the leaders
m their lines in this section. They are
general dealers in combination gas and
electric fixtures. annunciatnrs, electric
bells and speaking tubes. all kinds Of sas
ans electric supplies, also bath tubs. Law.
atories. closets and plumbers supplies
generally. having on exhibition a hand
some array of the latest styles and de-
signs. They execute contracts promptly
and at reasonable figures, employing only
mechanics of unquestioned ability. Hence
the excellence of their Judgment and the
superiority of the advantages they en-
Joy to execute any contract in their
lines.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-30
THE EMPIRE NATIONAL BANK.
Capital saso,o.oo

The launching of new financial insti-
tuition in every cityiis the signal for tho
public to inquire as to its aims and OBJ
iects. its solidity, and the personnel Of
its directorate. In the case of the En-
pire National Bank, recently organized,
il win find the most satisfactory solu-
ton to these inquiries. The names Of its
directors would inspire confidence in any
business undertaking, while its officers
are able fnanciers and business men.
v. L. Highland. director of the 9ier-
chants National bank, is president: w.
n. Late, president of the Bridgeport
bank, vice president; p. C. Williams,
treasurer of the Ciarlsburg Industrial
Company, vice president; and E. B. Del
SON, formerly Of the Merchants National
Bank, Is cashier, and the directors are
$. B. Eikins, s. S. Faris, C.. w. Watson.
Taylor Ward, C. F. Teter, \. b. Niccarty.
L. L. Malone, B. F. Shuttleworth. D. p
Stout, Jasper Y. Moore, / d Morgan,
Beeson II. Brown, Perry C. Williams. ~.
L. Hutchinson, j. ". Davis. ". L. High
land, DR.. w. NJ. Late. o. p. Bonghner.
s. C. Denham, j. J. Meade, n G. sperry.
John A. Howard, F. B. Haymaker. Cecil
b. Highland, j. y. Wilkinson, Sidney
Raymond, John A. Fleming. A. D. Parr,
W. A. Gaylord, T. c. Bennett and Hay
mond Maxwell. An, these gentlemen are
among the best known and most snbstan-
'tiai citixens Of thIs and other sections
ereetionsof = hapdssme stone and brick
building ut de sporthwest corner OF
FOURTH and af.ins strests. TIE plans for
which have been rrppsrea b Holpboe
q ths STATE end ass men whess indiyid-
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-30

several lines of goods from the over
crowded main building. The stocks car
ried comprise dry goods, notions, shoes.
carpets groceries, qneensware, household
furnishings, hardware, fertilizers, cement,
hay. feed. etc. Qhantity purchases are
the rule Of the concern, and by all the
laws Of business quantity secures bed
rock prices. Hence the constant values
offered and the honest equivalents which
have given this house a reputation reach
ing far beyond the limits of Harrison
county. Mr.. II. 4. Lowndcs, .Jr., Who
has been member of the firm since
1895, has charge of and manages all de-
tails. The establishment is leading
representative house of Clar,xsburg and
the name OF the R. T. Lowndes Big De-
partment Store has become co-extensive
with the reputation of the city.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-30

mai successes have demonstrated their
prudence, Judgment and executive ability:
1ney are widely and favorably known
ss'S are recsgnized a business men
Of sterling worth, and 4 e their'
intention 70 so look after the welfare Of
Their patrons, and to 80 conduct che Is
fairs OF the Empire National that t
wii soon come to be recognized among
the leading banking institutions Of the
state No institution Is better secured
its capital stock, $4,000, Offering the
broadest basis Of liability to its deposit
tors. A general banking bushes win be
conducted, and every feature Of modern
banking effectively covered. Money VIII
be received for deposit In any amount,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-30
R. T. LowNDES' BIG DEPARTMENT. STORE

the city's trade aud It's history has beer
one Of liberal ideas, honorable dealings
and progressive methods. his 6bsiness
was founded I'M 1881 by Lloyd .EoMidc..
and after his demise in 1870, WIS contin-
ucd by his son; r. Il. I.cwndcs, sir,c
which time it has kept ON IN its old time
progressiveness, catering successfully to
the needs Of the public in the lines tar-
died, never allowing competition to dis.
lodge it from popular confidence, the
strict integrity of the methods enforced
being at all times the blilwark 6fgits Sc
crrity. And now we find that the mea-
ger facilities of 1881 have enlarged to
comprise three-story building with
frontages of 100 feet on Main street and
100 feet on Third street, an additional
store building 40xl00 feet having Just
been added. which will be fitted up with