Local residents visit city during midweek
George C. Binigim of Morgan tows was in the city Thursday and Friday to attend business matters. Samuel W. Gordon of Center Branch visited his son Harry Gordon for several days. Col Thomas T. Walle remained in his room on North Chest with rheumatic trouble. Miss Ruby Merdythe of Farrmont spent Thursday with Mr and Mrs. Martin on Preston street. Beatrice Arnold of Buckhanon, niece of Stonewall Jackaye, is expected tonight to visit Mr and Mrs Brady on Lee street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Binigim
Morgan Tows
Samuel W. Gordon
Center Branch
Harry Gordon
Col
Thomas T. Walle
North Chest
Ruby Merdythe
Farrmont
Floods Ravage Ohio River Towns Across Basin
The Ohio River at Cincinnati rose to a 60 foot stage with levels climbing along the river including New Richmond and Trenton where many homes were submerged or evacuated. Portsmouth reports about a thousand displaced as flood conditions persist across eastern Kentucky and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Louisville
Kentucky
Cincinnati
Point Piens
New Richmond
Trenton
Portsmouth
Threatened Break in Levee Reported at Shawneetown
Associated Press dispatch from Shawneetown Illinois reports a flood on the Ohio River creating a threatened break in the local levee as of January 18. Officials monitor the embankment and urge precautions for nearby residents and farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prosa
Shawneetown
Ill
Ohio River
Pittsburgh by trolley and regional study and notes
An Associated Press report discusses a trolley route to Pittsburg via Morgantown with Hon. George C. Sturgiss aiding data gathering on construction costs and operations. The piece references meetings in Fairmont with the Fairmont & Clarksburg company and includes incidental product mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
George C. Sturgiss
Fairmont
Fairmont & Clarksburg
Beat High Price Game and Save by Buying Direct
A city notice warns against high food costs and touts a method used by some to cut prices. It claims buyers can bypass commission men and jobbers by purchasing through agents who buy directly from growers, delivering savings of several dollars monthly. Listed prices include Fancy New York apples per peck and other fruits, vegetables, and staples. Contact Helen Dunding at West Bent Street to arrange purchase at market prices by telegram or in person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seton
Ita
New York
Helen Dunding
Real estate boom in Clarksburg area draws buyers from city and countryside
Advertised properties include a brand new house and store at Pike Street Kelley Hill Addition for 2200, two story frame homes on West Main and Water streets, vacant lots on Pike and Clay streets, and rental units in Holden Avenue and Jarvis Addition. Prices range from 100 to 10 000 with terms of one to three years, plus several two story frame houses with baths and oak finishes. The listing emphasizes easy payment plans and local growth, urging readers to inspect improvements in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike Street
Kelley Hill
West Main Street
Cheatnut
Bath
Water Street
Water
Ben Streets
Lee Street
Oak Street
Tuckson
Clay Street
Clay and
Robinson Jane
Kelley
Aix
Elzo
Court House
Holden Avenue
Tinson Heights
Adamston
Horner Avenue
Jarvis
Alta Vista
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Holmes
Evy
Wames A. 1Kaxister
Strong & Garfield
Esox Hata
Highland Bros. & Gore
Third St
Styles
Auestion
Clarksburg
S. & B. Laundry CO
E. Pike
Slayton& Bryan
R. E. Gill
Third Street
T. Lowndes
S. W. Harrison
S. KR. Harrison
W. HeLewis
West Virginia
United States Depository
Pittsburg
Frank G. Bland
California
Glacksburg
Willison
Dennison
Arras Ladi Paitros
Fletcher
Gowans
Kandy
Pike St
the Davis Shoe Company, Family Foot Fitters
Mr. E. Busck
Kronme
J. F. Krohme
Clstabars
W. Va
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