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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1915
Page
12
Property notice describes a 40x120 foot lot on Stealey Avenue with a rear alley and a bath, priced at $3,500. It notes paved streets and sidewalks, proximity to a streetcar line, and convenient access to mains. Buyer may pay cash with favorable terms and a quick sale option.
Curbside notice outlines a new Groom cottage on Haley Avenue with front and rear porches, 4x20 foot lot, and rear access. The listing cites a cash price of 2500 dollars with hard money terms.
Joseph Becker of Pittabusk, recovering, plans to reopen a local market with help from his wife and a broad concert lineup. The market, featuring fresh goods and standards, aims to ease living costs and boost the town’s economy. Officials announce the opening date in the near future.
Mrs Susan A Watson longtime Fairmont resident dies at home on Oak Street at 12:40 AM. She would have turned 94 next month and lived in the city for 66 years. Widow of the late Thomas F Watson, she leaves several children and a wide circle of relatives in Fairmont.
Mrs Zinn aged 80 died Monday night at her son W D Zinns home in Philippi after long illness. Funeral at her home Wednesday at 1 o clock conducted by Rev Tu We Holden with interment in Mount Olive church cemetery. She was daughter of Revelanien Gawthrop a Baptist lay leader long active in church work. Surviving relatives include Ale, Rake Drumpland of Stealey Heights.
By the will of Michael Joyce probated in the county clerk's office Willie Joyce receives 2 dollars. Joe, Mayme, Katie and Loretta, four Jatter-persons, share the remainder. The four inherit the Broad Cake property except Willie’s one dollar. Mayme and Loretta gain the residence and furniture. Joe receives the bungalow and lot but pays three fourths of its value to the daughters. Will dated January 6, 1915.
The Clarksburg school board arranged a large block of 1906 bonds with the Knights of the Maccabees, paying $20,000 through Empire National Bank. Levy plans were set for 1911 to 1914 to fund the bonds. The 1905 issue totaled $60,000 with $38,000 bought by the Maccabees. $18,000 remains outstanding.
Magistrate G H Gordon ordered Arless Harbert of Wilsonburg held for the next grand jury on a liquor violation charge. Harbert was tried Monday afternoon. decision reserved Tuesday. In default of $1,000 bond he was remanded to county jail. Philip pi January 26 Howard Daylanon sentenced to penitentiary for cattle theft. Charleston January 26 Henry Ritter denied new trial. awaiting sixty day delay. WASHINGTON January 26 post office declined to establish rural Sage route. two residents fined for living together. Satterfield and Glenn held for county. Salem January 26 Doe and Trou jailed for failure to pay fines.
A federal note from Washington announces blank forms to apply for leave with pay for duty injured employees. The post office depository office in Wheeling distributes the forms to railway, mail service, and post city inspectors and rural carriers for use after injury in line of duty.
Invitations to the legislative reception hosted by Goverors and Mrs Haroald Toqueet announce January twenty-clothy eve. plus a large card party hosted by Harvey F. Smith for the Masonic temple audience. Clarksburg Business Men's League schedules a dinner rally at 221 O'clock Thursday evening. St Mary's High School dance planned by Knights of Columbus Wednesday. Waldo Music will hold a program tonight at the Waldo hotel. Mrs Ty Wood hosts Laters Aid Society members at 386 Mechante street Wednesday afternoon. Clergy visits include Rev David L Anh of Wiley Wikinptown and DL R Phillipsy of Parkershore. James E Moore noted as a Sa-Tem citizen visiting.
The report notes the Parbiah redistricting bill in the Senate to maintain nine districts while expanding the House to 10. the House committees seek an appropriation to advertise the state's resources. the jailers fee bill fails in the Senate- House margin. suffrage petitions flood both chambers. several bills on workers compensation, pure food, and per diem for members are discussed as the House recessed after noon.
An advertisement touts Mayr Wonderful Remedy promising relief for chronic stomach trouble and constipation regardless of social standing. It asserts dramatic results from a single dose, offers a money back guarantee, and lists multiple merchants and locations including West Virginia for sale.
London reports the annual dog tax of 1.85 pounds has not reduced stray dogs due to many men at war and dependents behind. A three year old act imposes fines up to 100 pounds or six months prison for abandoning a dog. Citizens urge owners to ransom pets for troops and leaflets appeal to households.
A circuit court jury awarded Hun-Yey I'. Smitha $22.51 against Aigas Ught after an appeal from a lower court ruling of $52. The same panel ordered $25.97 for L. C. Snyder in a suit against Lou Davisson, and Harry Mullen seeks $100 from Sherman Sapp for alleged injuries linked to Sapp’s son. A dog incident near Gréalsdown was noted in court records.
Evangelist H. F. Luts from Washington D C continues revival at Central Christian Church drawing eleven new converts last night. The crowded lecture filled the church as Luts preached on The Word of God with attentive audience response. Special feature included vocal soloist Laura Thornton.
Incoherent OCR fragment mentions periodic sick headaches and a "Joba Bishop" of Hosuville Ohio, with garbled phrases about a woman and a collapse. Unable to extract clear persons, dates, or events from the readable text.
Clarksburg Commandery No 12 Knights Templar meets Wednesday evening at the Maoulo temple for work on the order of the temple. Full attendance urged among knights. Also noted is discussion of a claim by Henry C. Zinn of Oxford, Va., and other local items and advertisements.
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