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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1914
Page
14
A concise note asserts that business in Clarksburg remains strong with steady activity and strong demand. It cites persistent customer flow and ongoing trade, suggesting resilience in the local economy despite broader pressures. No specific figures or dates are provided.
Mapped as a Colonial Heights property listing near Mantgh school buildings. Features include hot and cold water, chicken yard, back porch, and a bath basement. Price listed at 2600 dollars. Parcel appears to describe a cottage near the highlighted street area.
A description of Stealey Heights on Simpson Avenue notes an ear room collage with a large base mount, front and back porches, a good twenty foot SAOx100 foot lot, an alloy vent, a shed yard, a hen house, and a fete. It mentions a good well of water.
A nine room history cottage with a fine basement on Stanley Avenue is priced at 2500 dollars. The listing shows a limited period before a potential price change and mentions a flyer note about a viewing window.
The Herald reports the young son of Mr and Mrs SieAS Graham of Lee Street is convalescing after surgery for peritonitis six weeks ago. He should be able to leave the hospital in the latter part of this week as his many relatives will be glad to learn.
News notes describe residents Mrs Hirani and Mrs Dolla Matthey in Bristol area, plus John D Hatley recovering from illness and Thomas D Ash returning from Wirt County. Weather and grippe sightings are widespread as villagers prepare for Christmas and Santa Claus pictures appear in periodicals.
Carl Zuber, 19, Austrian, fatally struck by Baltimore and Ohio freight No. 51 in local yards Sunday night near 10. The victim, a stranger with no known kin, died at St. Marys Hospital. Jurors could not reach a verdict. Ontua Hitt’s case on prohibition charges was continued.
A court commissioner in Harrison county issues a chancery sale notice in the Daffy J. Robinson estate matter. The administrator Sylvester Michael Robinson seeks accountings and debt details, planning hearings at Clarkebury and inviting creditors to file claims by a set deadline.
Bishop W Mr Weekley of the United Brethren church will lecture Thursday evening at Salemi. His topic is The Young Man, with proceeds aiding the new church construction. The native bishop is noted for oratory and the talk is expected to draw a large audience.
Fairmont marked the dedication of the Thomas C. Miller school with the principal address by Prof. T. O. Miller of Shepherd College. Shepherdstown. Other educators spoke as the new building opened for inspection.
St Marys high school basketball hosts Fairview tonight at the St Marys gym in a crucial schedule game. The event starts promptly at 8 o clock, with Fairview making its city debut this season. Also tonight, the Salem duck pin team bowls Gore alley five in a state top match led by captain Clark Inghram.
Indiana resident Modispaugh recuperates after appendicitis operation at a local hospital Tuesday morning. Dow C. Davis and Charles Har found guilty in a criminal court for operating a gaming house. a motion for a new trial filed. Carl P Leatherwood elected captain of the 191h West Virginia University football team from Wheeling. Miscellaneous items note animal life, Uruguayan press, Heligoland, and mining references.
Lawrence Snider, a prisoner in the bounty jail, is charged after a Monday altercation at the Corona coal mine. Constable Robart Naan testified that Snider was down and placed under guard during the incident. The principal in the case appears to be coal trainer related, with potential threats of beating and wounding Ed ward Clingsn and others.
Monday night at the Valley Hotel the Wesleyan football team banquet honored leaders and boosters amid a large gathering. The event praised the season and named a campaign leader for the Orange and Black, recognizing a standout tackle and a premier lineman as models for collegians.
Members of the Wesleyan football squad receive gold and silver cups from the Boosters in appreciation of Athletic Manager Harry A. Stansbury’s efforts. Sonn Kellison is praised with gold cufflinks for his work on the championship team. Most players plan to return next year, with Kellison entering his senior year and anticipated to lead the squad.
Clarkaburg Aerie No 446 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles held its annual meeting with installations planned for January. Officers payworthy president A A Graword worthy president Thomas R Fearnin vice president P McDonnell treasurer W C Morrison secretary H C Tidler Thalia guard Harry Pax trustee J L Stuck. Routine matters were addressed and the meeting drew more interest than usual.
A garbled excerpt discusses recurring headaches and a failed remedy, mentioning names like Tavina and Samberlain in a blurred, incomplete sequence. The piece reads as a miscellaneous clinic note with unclear dates or locations and lacks coherent events.
Health bureau figures show 628 deaths in the eleven months ending May. Population around 42,000 yields a death rate of 44.05 per thousand. Highest deaths occurred in September with 76, then 72 in September, and 26 in May as the slow month. Compare with the previous year’s eleven months showing 541 deaths.
Deputy Sheriff Taco Wolfe arrested W H Hitt Monday night on a warrant issued by Justice Jackson Vo Carter under Judge James W Robinson. Hitt is charged with paying D C Edgells not to appear before the grand jury. Hitt posted bond for trial on December 11. Edgell faces related charges.
A new Independent Order of Odd Fellows lodge will be organized at Harlin West Virginia Thursday evening. Grand Master D A Ash of Williamstown and L T Baker district deputy grand master will officiate. T W Jack of Penpsboro is among promoters of the lodge in Doddridge county within the seventh district. Several members of the order are expected to attend the initial meeting.
Charleston December 8 commissioners of public printing set the contract for the state for the next two years. H. S. Mathews of Charleston awarded printing and binding for 828,860.19. R. P. Andrews Paper Company of Washington D C awarded stationery for 51,117.40.
PT Pleasants tobacco market opens at Huntington warehouses Tuesday as buyers from factories nationwide tour the county. Growers report days of activity and say the sale will bring thousands of dollars in cash to farmers and the country before Christmas.
Pre-Nuptial luncheon hosted by Dr and Mrs W H Lyons on Spring Street honors Miss Mildred Simmons and Mr E E Leatherbury, to be married Wednesday evening. Attendees include Mr and Mrs H J Simmons and Misses Margaret Leachman Hallie DePtie Mildred Simmons B E Leatherbury. Pythian meeting tonight at South Third Street hall to initiate class and conduct lodge business. Ingathering Day observed next Sunday at Wealeyan Methodist Industria with Young Missionary Workers band and mite boxes. Mons B Shaver visits from Brown. Postoffice corridor sale by Woman’s Civic Club spans 280 miles to 6 o’clock p m daily.
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