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June 8, 1911
The Clarksburg Telegram
Clarksburg, Harrison County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
The United States Express Company auctioned unclaimed packages in front of the courthouse on Saturday, led by auctioneer Samuel W. Gordon and assistant Prof. G. C. Finley. Buyers like Frank A. Willison got surprises, such as tacks for $1 and his father moldy pretzels for $2.75, amusing the large crowd.
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BOX OF TACKS
Brings a Dollar at Express Package Auction in Front of the Court House.
Much amusement resulted from the sale of unclaimed express shipments that was conducted Saturday in front of the court house by the United States Express Company. Samuel W. Gordon was engaged as the auctioneer and he was ably assisted by Prof. G. C. Finley, of the West Virginia Business College, who is an old hand at the business.
All the packages were sold in their original wrappers without being opened and many buyers got things they did not expect. Frank A. Willison paid $1 for a small box of tacks and before his father got through laughing over the transaction, the latter was fooled with a box of mouldy pretzels, for which he bid $2.75. Another fellow paid $2.50 for a large box that contained a few pieces of torn and dirty clothing. The sale was largely attended and it was thoroughly enjoyed.
Brings a Dollar at Express Package Auction in Front of the Court House.
Much amusement resulted from the sale of unclaimed express shipments that was conducted Saturday in front of the court house by the United States Express Company. Samuel W. Gordon was engaged as the auctioneer and he was ably assisted by Prof. G. C. Finley, of the West Virginia Business College, who is an old hand at the business.
All the packages were sold in their original wrappers without being opened and many buyers got things they did not expect. Frank A. Willison paid $1 for a small box of tacks and before his father got through laughing over the transaction, the latter was fooled with a box of mouldy pretzels, for which he bid $2.75. Another fellow paid $2.50 for a large box that contained a few pieces of torn and dirty clothing. The sale was largely attended and it was thoroughly enjoyed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Auction
Unclaimed Packages
Express Company
Unexpected Purchases
Amusing Sale
What entities or persons were involved?
Samuel W. Gordon
Prof. G. C. Finley
Frank A. Willison
Where did it happen?
In Front Of The Court House
Story Details
Key Persons
Samuel W. Gordon
Prof. G. C. Finley
Frank A. Willison
Location
In Front Of The Court House
Event Date
Saturday
Story Details
Amusing sale of unclaimed express shipments by the United States Express Company, auctioned by Samuel W. Gordon with assistance from Prof. G. C. Finley; buyers received unexpected items including a box of tacks for $1, moldy pretzels for $2.75, and torn clothing for $2.50.