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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1915
Page
3
A brief note hints at housing market optimism and consumer interest in property purchases. It mentions buyers seeking better deals and a trend toward steady home buying activity amid market shifts. No specific names or places are provided.
On Grealey avenue near Baleravenuie a four room cottage with cellar and two tiny wells of water is offered. Includes level lot 408120 feet with alley in rear. Sale terms: one third cash, balance in two payments.
Real estate note in rough OCR lists a 2 story house with bath, base ment, and duct space near Baul station with a 82 foot lot and alley on the side. Term appears reasonable for the area and proximity to transit and services is emphasized.
Six room cottage on Baker Avenue described as having a six tool cottage in rear alley with paved streets and cement sidewalks. Tandy car dining area offered with price three thousand six hundred dollars on terms.
Cottage on Stealey Avenue now five rooms with Rath and basement front and back porches. House finished in oak light tone. Lot 40 by 120 feet with alley at rear. Price 2500 dollars with 800 cash and balance on time.
Lawmakers in the House and Senate debated submitting the women suffrage question to a public vote at the next general election. Various delegates and senators voiced support and opposition, with notable figures like Hatfield and others weighing ratification and polling strategy amid broader legislative activity including redistricting bills and taxation measures.
Professor C Green of Charleston sought the ten highest dam heights in the United States. Congressman Sutherland obtained the figures from the federal engineering department. The top navigable dam is at the Cheat River near the Pennsylvania West Virginia line at 11 feet, while non navigable dams reach up to 200 feet and as low as 71 feet. None of these are near West Virginia.
A reader testimonial from Alburtis describes Vinci cod liver oil as a natural tonic that sharpened appetite improved digestion steadied nerves and helped sleep. The ad urges others in the area who feel run down to try Vinci with a money back offer through local druggists.
A sanitation committee report favors the Parrish water protection bill aiming to regulate stream pollution and safeguard city water supplies. The measure, introduced by Senator Parrish, was referred to medicine and sanitation despite concerns it could be subsumed by a broader health code bill in Senate consideration.
Howard Da jfisson was convicted in the circuit court of stealing three heads of cattle. He received a three year sentence in the penitentiary for a rice offense. A motion for a new trial was denied but a slate days stay of execution was granted.
The piece notes a low annual tax of 1.85 dollars on dogs and the public mood shifts due to war, with many men at the front and dependents at home. A Protecting Act imposes up to 100 dollars fine or six months imprisonment for abandoning animals. Leaflets urge owners not to turn pets to the street, with boy scouts distributing appeals.
A supply of blank forms for leave of absence with pay due to duty injuries was sent by the Post Office Department to state depositories and railway mail service divisions. Inspectors may obtain blanks for injured employees. The depository for West Virginia is Wheeling.
Rabbits of names of residents visiting relatives and shopping in Clarksburg and nearby towns are listed. Various Mr and Mrs, Misses and Misters are noted visiting friends, churchgoers, and attending protracted meetings at the Baptist church. Several neighbors from Shinnston Mannington Dola Rock Camp and Fairmont are mentioned with短 time in town and returning home.
Mrs Susan Watson longtime resident of Faimmont died at her Locust avenue home at 12:40 AM Tuesday from infirmities She would have turned 64 next month having lived in the same house for 56 years She was widow of Thomas F Watson a prominent local figure and mother of ten children four of whom survive J Fay Watson Mrs Jonathan Arnett Mrs M N Barns and Miss Desale Watson all residents of the city
Joseph Becker of Pittsburg, staying on Court Street, plans to open a local market offering fruits vegetables butter and eggs. He will manage the venture and leverage buying power to lower the cost of living. Opening date to be announced later in this paper. Congress notified by post office department of dropping plan to establish a rural route from Sago West Virginia.
A. TB Wentworth, Specialist and trunk expert, will be in Clarksburg at the Gisu Elk Hotel during the week of January 27 from Thursday to Saturday. Interested parties may consult him free of charge on research for cane rupture remedies and related pads and closures.
Harrisburg June 2 In the Senate Senator Semple of Snyder county introduced a bill providing an occupation tax in townships to fund lighting of public highways. Senator Stewart proposed state college funding with county match up to 1500 to 3000 dollars per county. Senator Sensensig tackled high license tax amendments for partnerships and corporations. In the House Mr Ginger of Clearfield introduced a measure restricting liquor to licensed retailers or wholesalers with penalties. Appropriations of 3000 for dirt road act deficiency and 638863 to cover state department expenses were noted. Senator Stein of Allegheny introduced a heroin prescription bill by physicians, veterinarians, and dentists. Several bills favorably reported out of committee, including indigent care and treatment for the state.
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