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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1914
Page
3
Local merchants in Clarksburg report business as strong as ever after reviewing their ledgers. Owners say activity remains comparable to peak periods, asserting resilience amid economic headwinds and market shifts.
A one bedroom house with bath in basement sits on Colonial Heights Street. Features include a moat and back porches, hot and cold water, and a pleasant family setting. Priced at 2600 dollars. sale targets buyers seeking a cottage home nearby Bigl School.
For sale a pour room cottage with a large basement, front and back porches. Includes good yard, hen house and garden, a rear alloy, and a 409 by 100 foot lot with a rear lumber yard. Water well on site.
Two story cottage with five rooms and a bath including a tiny basement located at 429 Stealey. Ad shows price of $2500 but claims to offer it for a few days as a genuine bargain.
The circuit court of Harrison County West Virginia, September Term 1914, refers the matter of Sylvester FR. Michael administrating the estate of Dally Th Moblnacn deceased to a commissioner in chancery to take accounts and report debts, real estate owned, and validity of claims. Creditors and interested parties must present claims by November 2, 1914, to Lafayette C Crile commissioner in the matter, with notice to all named heirs and parties.
Bloodhound Red Joe, purchased by Sheriff Roman F. Stout, successfully completed a trial led by Taco Wolf deputy and Joseph Kendall. The dog tracked Kendall along his route on Lowndas Hill and again to a second Kendall position, proving its scenting ability. Red Joe comes from Susquehona Valley Kennels Tupkhannonock Wyoming County Pa and is an eighteen month old registered animal with a fine pedigree.
In Washington on December 4 the Senate and House prepared for a billion dollar session as they aim to pass major appropriation bills and outline President Wilsons annual address due tomorrow. Speakers and leaders greeted the occasion with strong support for Clark as the session opened with a joint meeting scheduled for noon tomorrow to hear the presidents address.
A Sunday evening carpenters hall gathering organized a local trades and labor assembly with reps from every city union. GH Rice chaired for American Flint Glass Workers Local No. 5 and Hal Corbin led as secretary. A second meeting on December 20 will set a permanent body with new committees named for Potters, Typographical, Glass Blowers, Theatrical Stage Employees, and more.
Clyde Rutter, arrested a week ago on bootlegging charges, waived a preliminary examination in Magistrate W E B Starcher’s court and was held for grand jury action. He was remanded to await further proceedings in default of bond.
Washington December 5. Treasury estimates call for nearly 10 million dollars for Ohio River works in the current session. Of this, 2.2 million would fund continuing Ohio River improvement under a prior contract system and 8 million for other river work already authorized. Also proposed is funds for federal building adjustments and temporary quarters in Huntington, plus 347,000 for mine accident investigations, 150,000 for fuel testing, and 50,000 for petroleum and natural gas waste investigations.
Fire at the Hope Natural Gas Company pumping station in Hastings damages one pump house and several facilities. Clarence Walden and Harry Holbert, both of Hastings, were burned. Walden was taken to Wheeling hospital while Holbert will be sent to Clarksburg for treatment at St. Marys. The blaze started from escaping gas from a broken pipe, with other buildings saved after community effort. damage runs into thousands, with three large buildings and multiple ancillary structures affected.
Sunday arrests added to a crackdown on bootlegging in Fairmont. Bob Herd and John Foxy, both white, confessed under interrogation and await grand jury action. Arlo Davis, nursing a fatal illness after confessing, sparked renewed arrests as state officials seek additional suspects.
Mansfield M Neely of First West Virginia District spoke at the memorial service held Sunday afternoon at the Elks Opera House in Elkins. The event featured the lodge’s Elk emblem and local participation from Miss Joe Grows and O B, with references to past lodge activities.
Dec 1 report from Grafton states the Kesamont Cost Company has closed its mines indefinitely affecting about 400 workers. The shutdown follows a total halt at the Hoged seam and related operations, with workers facing layoff and local disruption.
An unidentified man was found at 10:05 near the B and Ohio line with toes cut off below the knuckle and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. He is resting today after receiving attention.
James B. Dawson was appointed at a special term of the county court by a committee chaired by Hiram R. Dawson. A bond of 1000 dollars was posted with Uriah Dymirety noted in the record.
Flemington notes residents traveling and visiting relatives. Mrs George Brockett and children came home from a two week stay in Pennsylvania. Mr and Mrs Tom Stevant Grattan returned from a short visit. Ella Larkin spent the weekend with friends in Grattan. Laura Coughlin visited her parents in Pruntytown. Mrs Roach of Clarksburg joyfully visited daughter Mrs Charles Eaton. Roy Goff and Homer Stevens were business visitors in Clarksburg. N B Williams of Wheeling visited son Guy Williams on Sunday. Mrs Wait Bartlett of Clarksburg visited local friends. Dane Bailey of Fairmont spent Sunday with his parents IL Bailey. Maud Shields visited friends in Grafton. G W Drsiner of Petrolaunt is visiting his parents here. Fred Roach and daughter Isis were in Grafton Monday.
In Bristol, Mrs Hiram D Lynch reports selling fifty four pounds of butter from one alderney cow in six weeks. John D Bailey, South Penn Oil Company pumper, recovers from a severe quinay attack. Mrs Della Matthey improves after pneumonia scare. Widespread gripe and illness linger with changing weather. Mrs Bertha Tate and daughter visited Cherry Camp run. George W Ritter markets in Salem. Thomas D Ash returns from Wirt County after visit. Town prepares for Christmas as Santa pictures appear.
A large crowd attended a Saturday bazaar by the Ladies' Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal church at Pitzhugh's hall. An oyster supper with ice cream and cake raised funds while booths offered dolls and candies. A doll guess game provided merriment as a cedarlin stain remained unsolved.
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