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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1916
Page
9
In the recent general election, candidates who sought recounts filed petitions with the county court to exclude two precincts from the recount or revert to the original returns reported by election officials the night after the election. Petitioners claim tampering occurred during or after the recount, noting Republican candidates gained substantially from the recount.
A series of property transfers recorded across West End Land Company additions Norwood and North Shinnston areas includes Clarksburg Board of Trade Land Company to Tony and Saratho Spad aforestated lot, and multiple deeds from Stanley Realty, Wilton Whittman, and Stealey Realty to buyers such as BE Stout Albert Martin and Georgia Bramer. Transfers cover parcels in Hartland, Sardis, Little Rock Camp, McWhorter, and Bridgeport regions with various acreage and lot numbers.
A Spencer resident sold a crocheted counterpane to Mrs. Raymond Lee of Charleston for 200 dollars at a bazaar. In Pendleton County a prisoner escaped by digging through a brick wall. Huntington welcomes new manager George C. Adams at the State Credit Adjustment Bureau. Campaigns begin for January local elections in several towns led by Westover Citizens party with B. M. Chaplin for mayor and S. A. Fisher for recorder among others. Governor Hatfield elected president of Proctor Eagle Coal Company and may abandon medicine for coal interests. In Charleston the city manager reports improved health but cemetery workers’ wages may force a wage cut. Postponement of Magoffin County mail fraud trials announced for a July term in Catlettsburg. West Virginia manufacturers explore a cooperative employee insurance plan, under the state association. Lawrence Perin appeals a lunacy ruling in Greenbrier County. A Wyoming County sheriff election certificate is issued after a recount involving stolen ballots. Secret Service and marshal arrest a suspect in Martinsburg tied to train bandits. the youth denies being the Webb head. In Charleston preliminary counsel note for Putnam County Democrats.
OQ and Anna Musgrave transfer of lot 112 in Stealey Realty No 2 addition. William H Fleming to Estelle Hawking for a large tract in Clay district. H F Modlinton, RK Rogers, lot No 2 in subdivision 19 T. MM Jackson's property. Mary G Fleming to Estelle Hawking lot 49 in Shinn's Fourth addition. Realty Canty to Nannie Lowe lot 19 Hart Terrace.
The Dramatic Order of Knight of Khorrassen fourth rant of the Knights of Pythias holds a special ceremony in Salem Monday night with about twenty five candidates. Members of Tan temple No 69 will travel from Clarksburg. Guests include Ray Ville grand chancelor and Col A G Hourtet superintendent from Washington DC.
Clarksburg homes offer several 6 room cottages with basements and porches near High school and business center. Trades include vacant lots, autos, or installment payments with options on Oscello Street Broad Oaks and Keller Street. Also houses in Broad Due Addition rent for 84 dollars monthly with flexible terms and a 40 by 120 foot lot with alley access.
The Home Owners club invites buyers to purchase homes for Christmas with simple terms. Members are promised low down payments and rent-like balance options to help families secure a house and lot through the club's services.
A 5 room house on a good lot in Hartland lists a bath pantry cellar front and back porches finished in oak with cabinet mantels and ample closets. Priced at 2300 dollars with 100 dollars down and balance at 25 dollars per month.
Four room house at New Fair Grounds newly papered and ready. Price 1,250 dollars with wall terms offered to buyers.
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