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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1903-12-25

THE tomato season Is nearly over"
laid n Washington market dealer, apol-
)gizing for the poor quality OF his to-
natoes, a y the New York Times.
But It's just beginning In Philadcl-
)hla," said the customer.
IL always heard they were slow down
here" replied the dealer, resurrecting
he moth-eaten joke.
SLOW in some things" said the for
ner Philadelphia. but ahlc to show
New York n thing or two in tomatoes.
Down there only tho poor people eat
.omatoes in summer Then about
Thanksgiving day the greenhouses ~
Chester and Delaware counties BEGIN
o produce tomatoes such as you sell
ON see In this market.
The are fine. smooth, perfectly
'ipcncd. and without any core. Thev
ire raised under glass. with scientific
are Of tho vines. all the su1cr""7"3
caves being plucked of so "a tn mt
I'll the strength of the stalk Into the
'ruit.
only two vines are allowed TO grow
rom y sing!" root. and thcv arc srir-
>OrtcG o. i"-ilises. Tho vines last
about giT months. and sometimes roach
| length Of 10 or 80 feet and become
rs thick rs graDevincs. r";nchns Hra
oluc'.Cd off. and they arc Kept bare ~
cave beck Of the point nj which the
raft iH forming.
Tho 9rrth ground tho roots "a ro-
ncwcd from limo TO lime. and the yinr-
arc so trained that tho fruit Is expC-ci
I'm thO ctr Ttn rne,,tt a., H. .,.t..
lion of tomatoes such MS you fr,'t
dream Of here In New York. -
supply Is Kept up until June. when 80
outdoor crop begins tn come in. a"d
people who appreciate really fine 20.
matocs stop eating them.
Every day from November 10 IT,
these tomatoes come In car loads 70
the Philadelphia markets. md thcY 80
all disposed of there at mOdcrr'o
prices. Twenty cents n pound Is the
prevailing cost.
"rhcso tomatoes never reach "-"r
Now York commission horses but v,''-
best hotels and restaurants bay trorH
in Philadelphia and have tiIom sent o.
by express.
"Your Long Island and Now Jcrs-7
farmers will learn some dag that tho
Is good money IN raising tomatoes in
winter under class"
Sntid virtue.
Youth has iis own critsriG by which
to judge thirfs which iis 'licrs :sq,gs
BY other standards. Henry had Just
come into his mothers kitchen. whore
she was rolling pie-crust.
Making plcs. MOTHER" d,
Eyes. donr."
Say. mother. your pies taste NIL right,
but why don't you make some lllo Mrs.
Thompson gives me and Billy? You
can take q piece In your hand and walk
all round the yard eating It and II won't
break ."--Youih's Communion.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1903-12-25

d." not fail to attend the Mas querade
Ban " II Christmas Eve and see the cake
walking contest for tie prize cake '
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1903-12-25
OPIUM IN DIVERSE FORMS.
neVoteH OF Drug Choose Various Way.
ofo Obtaining Its Enects-smok-
Ing Most Common.

Customers Of opium are not all OF tho
same kind. There are slaves OF the nIne
slaves OF the syringe and slaves ~ a.
powder that Is swallowed TO give sur-
cease OF pain or Of mental worry. There
are those who take the drug in the forn
OF n medicinal preparation, such as land
annm, ~paresoric and the extract of Iaud,
mum; those who smoke it and inbaIe thu
Tunes into the lungs, and those who tato
hypodermic injections OF morphIa Tho
second clasg-the smokers-comnrIoeo
the largest number Of victims.
DIR. Jeiiffe. of the New York citv bo,
pital' estimates that fully 30. 900 neonIo
III mat city are addicted to the onInu
haDit In some form. The annual sn1a
OF opium In Vermont is equivalent ne
coFdins TO the doctor. to n grain for every
aduIt In the state, an mount obyiousIy
lar greater than can be ~ccountc for Nv
us consumption for medicinal purnosos
some slaves to the drug take II rep7,-
iarly every day; others have nerIodio.I
sprees similar to those OF the aIcohoI
drinker. "eonol
In Pennsylvania They Are Raised to
Perfection Under GInss and mt
Good Profit.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1903-12-25

Schilling's Best tea and cof-
fee are not extremes; coed
enough; as good as you care
to pay for probably.
Moneyback; groccr's.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-30

plies of every description for the school
room form IN important feature of this
department. The stock of stationery EN-.
braces blank books of all kinds, CONNER.
cial stationery, typewriters and Office
supplies generally. In fact, anything
in the book and stationery line can be
found in the excellent stock of this es-
Establishment, and throughout many evil
idences are apparent that the needs of
students. the literary public and the bus
mess fraternity have been iudiciousiy
anticipated. a complete stock Of sport
ing and athletic goods is carried, East
man kodaks, leather goods, pictures, fiat
pictures for framing and mouldings for
picture frames, and Office furnishings and
supplies, including u full line of the Yaw-
man & Erb cabinets. In all departments
of this house metropolitan facilities are
offered, and because OF their enterprise
in providing superior advantages, the
Shepherd Company should and do
merit preference and recognition. The
members of the firm are E W. James,
T.. D. Shepherd, G. L. Hartman, j. H. Price
and C. w. Wiseman. Their establish
ment with new and high class produc-
tons presents unsurpassed facilities and
is model in its line.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-30

Win building, occupying the first floor
corner room, which is lighted by large
plate glass windows, and whose interior
ns:il present an admirable effect, the re.
SIT of successful AMI studied effort to
secure all the latest improved ideas in
hank equipment. The fixtures, which
have been designed and made BY the Rob.
ert Mitchell Furniture Company. of Gin
cinnati, are of solid mahogany, Escalletto
marble base and Numidian marble cans
with bronze grill work, broken by
several windows for paying, receiving
teilers and bookkeepers. A feature of
the equipment is the Mosler fire and bur-
ger proof combination vault. This vault
is absolutely burglar proof, having a lin
ing of chrome steel and n solid chrome
steel door operated by an automatic
locking device, and comprises several
compartments for money, valuable pa
pcrs. safety deposit boxes, etc. A re-
ception room especially adapted for the
"se OF lady patrons has been Thought
inily provided. 1t is elegantly and lux
triously fitted up with large upholstered
se;tees and reclining chairs. writing
desks and all other appointments con-
iuciye to comfort and convenience. The
entire interior effect produced by fur
nishings and appointments at a cost of
$4,000, will make this one Of the most
handsome and attractive banking houses
of the state. and is a credit to the local
pride and public spirit of the officers and
, directors. The officers of the, Peoples
pankins and Trust Company are John
koblegard, president; Hugh Jarvis, cash
Ter. and p. NJ. Robinson, trust officer;
ana the directors. John Koblegard, P.
Maxwell, Amos Payne, A. NJ. T. Cum
nnigham. c. W. Lynch, w. B. Maxwell,
Quinn Minter. S. A. Elliott, S. A. Smith.
W. S. Stuart, p. NJ. Robinson, E. r. Da-
Wis, y. II. Hart, G. w. Shuttleworth,
|. j. Parrish. c. E. Pride, G. B. Choir
iening. John Stuart Stuart F. Reed,
=. b. DAVIDSON and Hugh Jarvis All
the above are well known and esteemed
citizens whose established ability and in
tcgrity throw around the interests of pa
! irons ample and satisfactory safeguards.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-30
MISS osA moRroRD.
Millinery.

Snccess in the millinery business de-
ponds entirely on natural talent and
skill TO execute. and when IN establish
ment is found wlo>c trade demands the
stylish, ccrrcc, and drcsSy in millinery
creations, then can it be said that these
two requisites are not wanting. and the
read to popular favor is unobstrncted.
Ia the short career of the e.tablishment
of Miss ona Morfcrd, 81 West Main
street, enough has been learned of the
style and execution of her work to win
for her popular approval and an increas-
ing patronage. She has the best faeili-
ties in variety Of stock and trimmings.
experience and skill to satisfy any taste
no matter how critical. For the fall and
winter season a stock bright and lively,
with new and stylish shapes. Is shown
and nothing has been left rndonc 70 sup
Fly to patrons the best effects ilf mil
llnery art Taste and Judgment are
the undesirable qualities in this line and
these natural qualities distinguish the ef-
forts Of Miss 4forford. She superviscs
every detail Of her business, and this su-
pcrvision. backed by her natural taste
and experience, are guarantee q pleas.
ing effects and artistic creations.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-30


Judging from che hanasol1s .t|ae
prodnced By neatly designed 6zi,lf<s *
cherry and plate glass IN esnns<,s and
upright wan cases, b eols1, 81 /. 81
jeweiry. attractivssy exhibited s6l 4
bright and well-lighed InssEiSE. ~ -.
tablishment recently opened 81 d. K.
Eothstein 3 Co, on Foarth stfisi Z. X .As
Waldo building, rejects both pf6sft; sis<.
ness and excelient Judgements I'his con-
Germ Offers the best metrppolik IAN Ads..n-
tages in completeness Of vnrieiy IA q
the high character Of The product Ions 81.
fered, being the results Of the mos 1n5.
nounced creative skin and artistic WORT.
manship. The stocks include an slas1d.
ard witches, chains, charms, artieles a.
psopriate for wedding. birthday and k5|-
iday presents, diamonds, precious ston&s Z
and q large collection Of Gotaiasn ia.
Alvin solid silverwarc. The cut xiass 81.
hibit Is especially worthy Of mention. loz
1t contains al that Is new IN design i.
the line. In the balcony there + nov
being fitted up q reception room Tor Il.
dies, handsomely furnished, and with Z
uniformed porter in Attendance 30 -
to their comfort and wants. Here also
will be the optical parlor, containing "a
tho latest and most improved opt,aimis
instruments, charts, etc, and coilee
ton Of lenses for All conditions. A spec.
ial feature Of the establishment 4 de
repairing and engraving department. Il
charge of Percy E. wilkins, I siiIi<ni
and experienced matchmaker and Is.
graver, who has acquired ability through
Intelligent effort and constant appifca-
tion. Mr.. Wilkins is graduate Or tlis
Mccormick Optical Institute ii Chicsp6.
and was for several years instructor i,
the Bradley Neurological College IN PeorE.
Ills. Asa merchant and dealer; Mr.. O. Il.
Rothstein enjoys reputation and stand.
ing in the commercial world Of the; hf,is=
est order, having for the past 25 years
conducted q large jewelry establishment
IN Bradford, Pa, and the trade relations
which he has maintained with the iead.
ing manufacturers Of the country have
given him both prestige and prominence.
The local branch, under the efficient man
agement of his son, B. F. Rothstein, i
receiving the recognition Of the leading
citizens of the community, and the fu-
ttre outlook is bright and promising.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-30

ing every effort to render prompt and
satisfactory service. This business has
been identified win tocd Interests for
the past three year. during which time
1t has grown from a small beginning to
an important position. This growth has
been sure and steady and hrs marked ev-
cry day of its career and Is due entirely
to the integrity of the methods enforced
in all trade relations, TO the reliability
which is q part of every transaction, and
to the prpmptncss of supplying the needs
of patrons which Is feature of the SER
vice. 3ir. Aiaier is among the represen-
tative business men OF this section, and
Is to he commended for his enterprise
and business ability in providing the best
possible conditions in the food lines
through carload shipments direct frou,
ieli and garden
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-30
FRAnEY BROS.
Clothing. Furnishings, shoes, Etc.

Instances are abundantlys in evidence
demonstrating Ciarlsburg's steady pro.
gress as trade center, for acquisitions
are being constantly made in the various
commercial lines, thus increasing buyinS
facilities for the consumer and thereby
emphasizing the advantages that bnsis
ness enterprise is CONSTANTLY presenting
The establishment of Frailey Bros. IN the
Waldo building is among Clarksbsi1gs
recently established enterprises, having
begun business two months ago. The
stock comprises a select collection Of
clothing, furnishing goods, hats and
mems fine shoes, embracing IN clothing
Garments made by Mich. Stern & Co.,
Lion Brand shirts and collars, Hnwes
hats and Terhune shoes, all of which are
productions of established popularity.
Frailey Bros. have for years conducted
similar establishment at EbensbuTg
Pa. which they still continue TO operate.
and to keep both supplied they are laree
buyers in quantities, and ut prices that
are close to the manufacturers cost OF
production, an advantage evidenced IN the
values offered. They have been identi-
fed all their lifetime with this line Of
business, and have acquired valuable
knowledge with makers and their pro-
auctions, and win exercise every effort
to please and satisfy patrons by render
ing a service characterized by both eous-
tesy and promptness. This house pre-
sents fresh, bright and new stock con
tanning in all lines the latest ideas and
designs, and tins exceptional advantage
together with honest prices, ought =
and win insure nice business.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-30

IN every city of any Importance
Hhronghout. the civilized world there Is
one place, above ali others, recognized
by the vctaries Of fashion a. headqnar-
ters for some particular line or lines per-
Gaining to tho feminine wardrobe. In
no instance is this fact more couspic-
uous than in the preference evidenced
by the ladies Of the beau monde of this
place for the thoroughly metropolitan
millinery establishment conducted by
AIiss NJ E Black, ut 2o0-215 Main street.
Popular appreciation goes out ungrudg-
fngiy wherever merit Is to be found,
hence the generous recognition of this
establishment, because of the taste dis
played In selection OF the markets lat.
est productions, and the artistic ability
evidenced In harmonizing coiors and
trimming tastefnlly. For tho present
eeason nm elaborate assortment OF fall
and winter designs are exhibited and a
stock Of trimmings which cxcels all for
mer efforts. An hats sold in this es-
adjustment are designed and trimmed
by Miss Black and her experienced as
sistants, and all that h latest in style
i constantly to be found here. The
quality of goods handled is unexcelied,
and the quantity and variety unsurpassed
In the state. Miss Black has been en-
gagged in the millinery business m
Clarlsburg for the past three years and
Is known to nearly all the ladies Of this
section, and the reputation she has earn
cd is a guarantee that the needs Of tho
public win be supplied well and faith
fully, and with that assurance of satis-
faction that has characterised all for
mer efforts.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-30
IockwooD,s BARGAIN STORE.
saz West Main street.


The busy appearance 81 this cstab-
lishment, the variety and volume Of the
several lines carried, the methods ems
p1oyed, Indicative Of push and energy
all these tell the story OF popularity and
prosperous business. This concern, IN.
der the able management and ownership
of L. G. Lockwood, occupies 4 leading pp.
sition among tho mercantile enterprises
OF Harrison county. Popular patsonatt
has contributed and made possible lis
growth, nor would this be the case did
II not practice a policy which has AZ
ways obtained recognition and won pop
,.lar approval and support. LccIuVoods =
bargain Store is, as its name mp 4.
genuine bargain emporium. The MARI
kcts of the country and the warehouses
of the mills I'LL its counters and 1lelles
with established quality at bedrock
figures So that in dry goods, ribbons.
notions, corsets, rcady-to-Meaf Eernlfi,ts j.
carpets, lace curtains and household isi--,
1sishings, the Bargain Store + cons Va
Offering Inducements to Che buyer
The merit Of these Inducements Is IN 1EI
mp by reputation which has taken lard
work TO build up. and which tie owner
jealousy projects. As trade build<f.
1lr. Lockwood has demonstrates marked
business and executive ahliity-a fact
borne out by the continued crowd 81 his
patronage. He has given 70 ClaziEsbnrf
advantages In the mercantile lines which
arc traceable only TO marked enftr1rizc
= -
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-30

wholesale fruit and produce commission
merchants, whose Office and ware
house are located on Third street.
Through this establishment the trade for
within radius of 100 miles Is supplied
in carload lots or less with the best the
market offers in bananas. oranges and
lemons, melons and peaches received IL
rect from the growers of Georgia and
Delaware. apples and potatoes from the
largest producers % New York. pIums
and cider from California. onions and
cabbages, celery, berries, grapes. etc.
from the best sources OF supply. To pro-
vide facilities for quantity purchasing in
large consignments two-story building
4oxl50 feet in Dimensions is required. In
addition two travelling. representatives
are kept constantly on the road visiting
patrons at regular intervals and exercis-
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-30
THE PEOPLES BANKING
AND TRUST COMPANY.

When one considers the immense adj
vantagcs that are offered by the trust
companies that are being multiplied all
over the country and becomes familiar
with the intelligence, accuracy and re-
liability that characterize the service rem
iered, the wonder is how in the past we
ever got along without them, and certain
j not without the loss of time or money
or both arising out of many circum-
st inces the individual could not even an
ti.ipate, mirh less control. With the or.
ganization of the Peoples Banking and
Trust Company in 1000 there were in
trDduced advantages whose excellent fe.,-
lures appeal to the general public be-
canse of the incalsulable benefits to BIZ
Sound in the promptness, accuracy and
reliability of thei; service. This con
Germ, as shown by its statement under
date of September 9th, 1903, has a CAPT
tai stock of slO0,oOO.OO; earnings $25.-
:ss;i0.05; deposits $500. 445.l7. and total re-
sources s72l,775.22. All the officers and
directors of the Peoples Banking and
Trust company are among the best
known and most substantial citizens OF
Harrison county, and are men whose in
diyidual successes have demonstrated
their prudence, judgement and executive
a6ility. The business of the institution
is. divided into several departments
which include general banking. savings
depository, trust, safety deposits, bonds
and security. The names of each signify
the nature OF the business transacted
and taken altogether every demand is ju-
diciously anticipated. Briefly stated, it
accepts money for deposit in any amount
allowing interest thereon, acts in fidu-
CARY capacity as trustee, receiver. adj
:ninistrator. guardian. etc: receives for
deposit in fire and burglar proof vaults
valuable papers. ieweiry. etc.: and makes
Investments Cor patrons in bonds. stocks
ard first-cInss securities of all kinds. On
November lst the Peoples Banking and
Trust Company will move into handsome
and commodious quarters in the new Ir.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-30
GEORGE H. TURNER.
Successor to c. b. Tuner { Co.
Sanitary Plumbing, Steam and Hot Wa
Ger Heating.

In building home, business block or
Office building there is no department
which calls for 30 much care and watch
fitness on the part Of the owner or con-
tractor as its proper plumbing, heating
and ventilating, yet there is no branch
Of the structural lines which lacks IN q
due estimate of It's Importance. The
most effective results in this branch of
structural work, as in all mechanical
lines, are to be secured only from con-
Germs whose ability and capacity to ex-
ecute contracts up to the letter of the
specifications are unqucstioncd and which
POSSESS the necessary experience and
equipment to perform up to agreement.
Such m enterprise il that conducted by
Geo. H. Turner, and which is located at
2el Third street. During the short ca
reer Of this establishment number of
important contracts have been executed
by it hcreabouts, among which may be
mentioned the plumbing of Broaddns
College, OF the Jones fats, the Koblcgard
Company's wholesale dry goods building,
the a. F. Dcnnison and p. @. Williams
residences, the hot water heating Of
Judge COTS building. occupied by the
Homo Furnishing Company and the
steam heating of tho Catholic church.
sir. Turner employs expert assistants and
personally supcrintends all work cntrust-
cd TO his care. Associated with him is
has brother, Charles H Turner, Jr. Rails
ed in their present business under their
father, one of the leading plumbers OF
Parkersburg, and having devoted their
entire lifetime 70 It, It Is to be expected
that they have acquired expcrtness and
fund Of valuable experience, which
gives them unsurpassed advantages. Mr..
Turner carries IN stock 4 fun line Of
plumbing and heating goods. chandeliers,
gas ranges. etc, % that all demands can
10 promptly and satisfactorily supplied.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-30
EARMAK1s 4 cREAvAs.
Manufacturers of Fancy Connections and
Ice Cream.

1t requires but glance at the stocks
and handsome equipment of the confec.
tionery and ice cream parlors of Far.
Inalis & Greavas, located Mt $50 Pike
street, to secure correct idea of the
patronage catered to, and the conclusion
Is reached that not only is nice trade
enjoyed, but select one as well. The
interior Is fitted up with neat and at.
tractive appointments, including spacious
show cases containing the most delicious
CONNECTIONS, and an elegant soda foun.
tain, which dispenses light beverages
richly fruit favored. The ice cream par
Tor in the rear is handsomely fitted mp,
presenting an appearance which serves to
create and maintain the most pleasant
surroundings. Farmaisis & Greavas man
ufacture all the ice cream sold in their
establishment, and are very particular
to secure only the purest and best OF
cream and fiavorinG extracts. They sup
ply family trade and social gatherings
IN quantity lots, possessing the necessary
machinery equipment to manufacture on
large scale. An excellent patronage is
being built up in the confectionery de-
partment, the class of goods offered be-
ing up to the highest standards in quail
ity, purity and flavor. These goods are
made daily in their own factory, and are
always in fresh and delicious condition.
: The choicest of foreign and domestic
fruits can also be had at this establish
ment at all seasons. Farmakis &
{. Greavas conduct large house at Cum
beriand, Md. where they have been To-
Gated for several years. In catering to
the public they adopte up-to-date and
progressive methods. affording truly met
ropoiitan facilities, and are worthy of
commentator AMI endorsement.