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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1914
Page
14
A property described as a Broad Oaks Blix room house with a slate roof and brick formndssion features a large rot and sits on 407 feet of Buckhannon street, extending 186 feet to the rear. It is offered as a bargain at the price.
A brief notice states a cash price of 2500 pectolts for an item or service with a balance due over one and two years. The fragmentary text limits clarity on the exact good, seller, or date.
A fragment describes a Colonial Heights sale offering several lots at low prices with mentions of a road, streetcar lines and rails nearby. The note urges buying multiple lots to watch value grow and notes the buyer can outbid others. No clear dates or full details are provided.
A partial OCR line describes a six room property with a level lot and cabinet feature. The readable items include a reference to Kelly Hill and a 100 tent hour note, but details such as price, exact address, and complete features are missing.
Several small farm tracts within one mile of the city limits available. Two T acre tracts, two i acre tracts, and two S acre tracts offered at reasonable prices with good terms. Potential buyers urged to inquire for details and terms.
A murky OCR excerpt describes a court hearing in West Virginia about construction at a location near Robicon or Rociformed Panera. It mentions a wooden ridge, a Nor-west area, and a capacity requirement for a heavy roller. The text references William Lyne and Wolf Summit TC Ritpro with unclear roles.
An advertisement urging readers to study the Prohibition Amendment Law themselves appears in the Daily Telegram. It promotes pocket size, durable paper and directs readers to contact A. F Combs at the office for copies.
Bulletin notes Detroit will host the 48th Grand Army of the Republic encampment from August 31 to September 6. Veterans from Clarksburg and surroundings plan to attend. Mayor Marz urges city funding for hospitality, proposing $69,000 be raised through the tax roll to ensure a worthy welcome.
Rail traffic on the Short Line division of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad suffers from a prolonged water famine. Rain has been scarce along the route for nearly two months, forcing frequent water trains to maintain freight and passenger service as Wheeling sees daily showers while towns along the line remain drought-affected.
Parker Sburg dispatch reports offices facing backlog as fiscal year ends hindering forwarding of annual reports to Washington. Income tax payments were late but third quarter internal revenue collections rose to 440 904 29 from 310 681 92 last year, a gain of about 125 000. Florence Winters named postmaster for Amboy West Virginia, replacing resigned Hamilton W. Mason.
An advertisement extols Parisian Sage as a hair care solution, promising thick lustrous hair free of dandruff with regular scalp massage. It claims roots are nourished, growth stimulated, itching relieved, and hair restored to youthful vitality, urging purchase at Walls & Haymakar Co or drug counters.
Justice Rabineau presided as the supreme court reviewed several Northview laborer cases tied to torn treaty actions. Orders were found invalid and habeas corpus actions moved to custody disputes. Judge Robinson awarded custody to John Haney after hearing Thomas D. Smith's petition.
Joseph Golden testified today he saw Mrs Carman enter the room shortly after the shot and helped move Mrs Bailey's body to a couch, contradicting Carman's account. Golden later admitted he might have mistaken the woman for Carman's sister, revealing further doubt in the autopsy day proceedings.
Express trains No 47 and 48, suspended earlier, are back in service. They left Chicago and New York on Wednesday and will pass through here Thursday. Heavier and faster than before, the trains run transcontinental routes between San Francisco and New York with fewer stops. One stop remains between Parkersburg and Cumberland, none between Parkersburg and Cincinnati. The Chillicothe and Clarksburg stops have been eliminated.
Charley Fani, a waiter at a Glen Ell Italian restaurant, was held for grand jury action on alleged violations of the state prohibition law. Bail set at 500 dollars. he was committed to jail. Chief Brooks and police earlier arrested him, the first known under the new prohibition law. A warrant also issued for the restaurant proprietor known as Red, who is being sought on the same charge.
OSCAR CARROLL is again in the road gang after three months liberty. He escaped in March, was arrested in Parkersburg, and returned to the city by Sheriff Ross F. Stout. He was arraigned before Justice Carter, sentenced to four months on the road in addition to prior criminal court terms, and ordered to pay $12.45 costs for return transport from Parkersburg.
A prisoner, Robart Smithers, tied to a road gang, threatened to kill three guards during an escape attempt. He faced a death sentence by Justice JeckwomV and was captured by Rufus Deem after a spirited chase. Smithers now awaits further court action with months added to his sentence.
John Wojlath a Columbia minor alien and Mrs Savina Chwecko wife of Alexander Chwecko were arrested on a warrant charging them with unlawfully living together as husband and wife They appeared before Justice Carter and were released on their own recognizance for a hearing Friday at 7 30 p m The case is expected to attract attention among Italian residents of the area due to the notoriety of the individuals involved
A nationwide appeal for financial help was decided at a meeting of the general relief committee. The appeal targets ten thousand refugees sheltering under tents since the June 25 fire. Governor Walsh will telegram the governors of states and mayors of major cities to spread the appeal.
In the aisle Camden Sommers and others clashed with Randolph supporters, condemning Bland as anti corporate. Stuart shouted Bland’s defeat would cast the convention’s nominee as a corporate proxy, while Sommers criticized the accusation as baseless.
New post offices have been established in West Virginia including Logan county near Yolyn with George L Bailey as postmaster Taylor in Preston county near Brats with Clarence W Robinson as postmaster and Dulty in Lewin county reestablished with William P Cunningham as postmaster.
In Moundsville on July 2, Fred Pizer, a convict at the state penitentiary, committed suicide by hanging in his cell using a rope fashioned from his underwear. The body was found after he failed to appear with fellow inmates.
Mrs Manwal A Nusbaum welcomed a large company to her Wet Mali street home for a Sunday afternoon reception hosted by Mrs James C Uxegorty. Guests enjoyed piano music by the Cadence orchestra and floral arrangements with palms, red carnations, sweet peas, and greenery. Refreshments were served as guests circulated, with several local society figures in attendance.
A very well attended party honored Edna and Mabel Sullivan with a seventh birthday and a midweek gathering from 3 to 7. Games, decorations, and refreshments followed by a Teddy Bear game and presents. Dozens of guests including Pauling Bond and Helen Sullivan attended, with Dutch-themed decor and souvenir favors for Dorothy Crist and Blair Willison Jr. A separate notice invites Mrs Ruth Sauff to a reception Friday evening in Sixth Street, hosted by Miss Core M Atchison.
A Willantop report from Mingo County shows thirty five people fined by Ace of the Peace James F. Keyser for unlawful seining in Tug. All confess and face minimum $20 fines. Guilty parties include a constable and two deputy sheriffs. Four others fined $10 each gave bond. nineteen warrants remain outstanding. St F Slater appointed local deputy game and fish warden for Mingo County led the enforcement.
Fragmentary text suggests a comparison of U S wealth growth versus European investments, noting large yearly sums. It mentions rising rates and annual investment figures around seven billion dollars for the United States and five billion for Europe, implying a favorable balance for the U S in recent years.
Washington July 3 Congressman Neely raises a pension issue concerning starting a pension for Charter A. Gallery of Follamsbes. The report notes a rare up with the pension purean matter and references Baonan in the capital.
Banks in the city will be closed Saturday July 4 and will not open Saturday evening. The note mentions Alfred Paumier the English actor associated with Formantia racom production and the Mary of the Bones.
Thompson, a laborer from Gallipolis, died soon after being trapped under a falling crane at a western city construction site. Fellow worker Phillip Paorake was badly sprayed but expected to recover.
Fragmentary report notes EE Crom from Virginia and southern states affected by colic. Mentions a suggestion to attend a Chamberlain's Calla Coates Expaly and a journey home advised for Adele and others.
Mrs Martha ODonnell recently committed to await grand jury action on charges arising from alleged disorderly conduct at an event. The report notes ongoing proceedings and awaits further court action.
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