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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1915
Page
3
A garbled OCR item notes a local saying or motto tied to Burg Reates, mentioning Morey and Taoes in a fragmented fashion. It reflects uncertain transcription with no clear event, date, or outcome provided.
Fragmentary note describes West Pike Street as the old brick block near a sewered area and a bar. It preserves local place names and suggests rapid changes or redevelopment, though details are unclear.
Small listing describes a cot tage on a 40 by 120 foot lot with rear alley on Aley Avenue in a refined residence section. Proclaims it a good home buy and highlights hour toons and bath as features.
A property on Franklin Street described as having a house a bath and an attic is offered for sale or exchange for a different property with a price of 2 dollars per 650 units. The listing notes a potential balance or difference in value.
Fragmentary ad copy touts a root and herb product labeled Mexit as a cure or health aid. The brief item hints at a long history and uses archaic phrasing to imply medical benefits without clear evidence or specifics.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Dabney with a future court hint and surviving spouse and two children. Details are unclear. reads like an obituary notice or legal blurb with missing data.
Giardini and Samuel Muratto were sentenced to ten years in the federal penitentiary at Fort Leavenworth and fined $10,000 each for transporting a 15 year old girl from Liverpool, Ohio to Clarksburg for immoral purposes. Police and federal witnesses described the operation linked to two Italians arrested days earlier. The case, led by U S authorities, drew wide attention in northern West Virginia.
Sheriff Rods F Stout announced Monday a reward of 50 for the capture of France Graffice an Italian coal miner who shot and killed Joseph Lupo Saturday afternoon at Daspard during a quarrel over an abandoned bill An additional reward is expected to be posted by the county officials Prosecutor Findley will proceed with action in court as soon as the next meeting ends Graffice was chased into Glen Falls coal mine near Pinnickinnick but likely escaped through a mine opening or onto a railroad train as search continues in the district
New Bell telephone directories are issued in S440rate distribution. B J Thompson, local manager, says many new subscribers joined since the last issue. Readers are urged to consult the new directory before calling, noting changes in call numbers and a second page feature with general information.
Pittsburg Jan. 19 Directors of the H. C. Frick Coke Company have elected W. H. Clingerman of Scottdale Pa president to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Thomas Lynch. Clay F. Lynch, vice president and general manager of the Bunson Coal Company, operating in Illinois and Indiana, was elected vice president in active charge of field operations.
A fragmented account tells of a 10 year old involved in a drinking incident, described with scattered phrases and unclear names. References mention the boy’s education, a trip to a medical or psychological facility, and plans for return to college after assessments. The text alludes to a parental/personal concern and a move toward treatment.
L V G Morrrle a US district clerk suffered a second stroke of paralysis in the federal courtroom Monday afternoon and was moved to a hospital in critical condition. He is about forty, from Parkersburg area, with doctors reporting serious impairment after the incident.
Bristol and West Virginia Business College girls met in a spirited basketball game at the Bristol gym. Score West Virginia Business College 17 Bristol High School 9. Local girls deserve credit for their splendid showing in their initial rail contest against older, larger opponents. Lineup list and scoring details noted. referee and umpire named. Wrastus Nay of Salem Fork Creek died after a lingering typhoid illness. interment at Stinnston. survived by widow and seven children and one brother.
The piece lists convalescent names and local farm actions across Big Rock and Pats termon forks, noting revival meetings at Grass Iin Methodist Episcopal church and several residents visiting Clarksburg. It mentions Will Smith alias Lynchyl Makents, John Ry Deh Tyson White furnlales a pattern, and community chatter about bususiness matters with gatherings and visitors from Akrony Ghia. The What Cheer Pool Company is cited with interstate concerns and brick production details in a brief land-and-people sketch.
The Mount Glare district of the West Virginia Methodist Episcopal Church held its quarterly conference with Rev. H B Workman reporting satisfactory work. Weather disrupted services. alcohol loss occurred as a Clarksburg beer cargo spilled, barrels damaged, contents evaporated, and horses were left stranded overnight.
A Servian sentry froze to death at his post during the night despite faithful adherence to orders. His comrade, arriving to relieve him, found the sentinel still standing guard, dead from the cold.
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