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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1914
Page
14
A fragment appears to praise a real estate or housing opportunity with emphasis on value and affordability. Limited readable names or places are present, making exact entities uncertain. The piece signals a sales or marketing tone urging readers not to miss the chance.
In Buckhannon the Broad Oaks property features six scum holes with a safe goot and pate foundation on a large lot extending back 185. The listing notes a bargain price and mentions Mig Afoston Buckhannon Btrent as part of the sale context.
A sale listing notes a price of 2500 dollars for a device with one third dial and OA aude one, offered with two years of terms.
In Colonial Heights several lots are offered at low prices with multiple options. One lot is 8700 each, another at 900, and a third at 8075. The ads urge buyers to act soon, linking the sale to city business, rail connections, and street activity on the busy thoroughfare.
Fragmentary OCR item notes a six room dwelling in Hound WI with a bath and wood details, a 100 foot lot, and a finished house described as Suen Inpak with endli man, indicating an ad-like catalog snippet with incomplete wording and ambiguous terms.
A brief notice states a sale requiring 500 cash and the remaining balance on a property or item described as Aittle Jess, with payment entirely in cash. The terms indicate a total price of 2800 dollars and a plan to complete the transaction using cash installments.
Small Farms Wa offers two tract options, both five acres each, located within one mile of the city limits. Priced reasonably, these parcels are suitable for farming or development.
The notice suggests local shops do not raise prices during the gift-making season, as people are less likely to question costs then. For verification, readers are advised to check the ads in the Daily.
The Progressive party announced schedules for congressional conventions in the Second, Third, and Fourth districts. Keyser in Mineral County hosts the Second district July 24 with Nash G. Keim and D. H. Courtney as nominees. Fourth district meets at Parkersburg July 24 seeking Col. Walter S. Bugden. Third district at Charleston July 29 with Dawson or Hulinen likely as nominee. State convention to follow for platform and a three seat congressman. Charles J. Schuck of Wheeling emerges as Senate candidate. state nominating plans progress for all offices.
Claude W Gore will be chief marshal for the Fourth of July parade here tomorrow. The march begins at 9 40 a m at Second and Pike streets, proceeding west on Pike to Chestnut then Main, east to Oak, Oak to Pike, and west on Pike to Third Street. Marchers form on Hewestreat and North Second, riders on South Second, floats and cars on Mechanic Street facing east. The marshal assembles mounted at 8 30 o clock on Third Street. All invited to participate.
AAYENNE PLANT WAIRMONT July 9 The Monon gah Valley Traction Company will vacate its Jayenne power plant due to water contamination from West Fork river plants making steam unusable for electric lighting and trolley operation. The plant cost over $300,000 to install and a new Hutchinson gas engine plant is planned to replace it. Work on the new plant will begin soon and be rushed to completion.
The opening session of the Clarksburg Chautauqua was held in the big tent on the high school lawn at 2:30 this afternoon. The day’s program lists acts by the Conservatory Players, lectures by Dr. J. T. McCrory on We the People and Four Young Fellows, a Panama-Pacific Stereoscopic Lecture by George Ci Crowe, and additional popular entertainment by the Conservatory Players.
Voters in the Ololr House district approved a levy to fund a new high school at Simpson to replace the burned structure. Board of education members met this week and preparations are underway to begin work on the building, signaling strong local support and eagerness to get children into schooling promptly.
An incomprehensible report references a person traveling in Virginia with severe colic illness. It notes a merchant recommending Chamberlains Gotia Cholera and Direc Bacay at a Sirat store and mentions various miswritten names and remedies without clear outcomes.
A warrant sworn by Mandy Runzell charging Samuel Fogg with threatening to kill her was dismissed by Justice Carter after the prosecuting witness failed to produce evidence. Both residents of Glen Elle No. 2. Runzell must pay court costs.
Inquiries about transporting liquor by parcel post across the state have been raised. Postal laws bar any intoxicants including whiskey wine beer from parcel post transmission with strict penalties enforced by the government.
Light. Pumper one mile southeast of Salem details oil wells in Ten Mile district Kin county including Pat terson Fork Ol Company No 16 on the Ry. Lowndes farm and nearby production at Gordon sand. In Harrison county Surdig district decline noted at South Fenn Oil Count Tiny No 5 on Jesse A Sprout farm, with other wells producing small barrels. County adjourns the trial term. Bruno Plott fined 20 and $750 007 bond issue mentioned for Washington University construction via medical apartment fund.
A chaotic forenoon pageant in Braxton County West Virginia features a hog themed Fourth of July event. Public bets on a pig race mix with improvised entertainment including a famed chili pepper concoction and a controversial spectacle. Sparklers courtesy of Wii Units Hardware will be distributed to about 600 children at 7 30 o'clock Saturday evening in front of the Broth erhoods office.
Mr Curtin Tetrick a lifelong Worthington resident and former merchant died at 74 after a paralytic stroke Tuesday evening. He had earlier suffered a stroke in Florida about three years ago and never fully recovered. Survived by his second wife Mrs F Dent a daughter a son Paul and several siblings. Funeral held Friday with burial at Shinnston at noon.
Stephen D Morrie of Smithfield died from a rifle wound suffered on his front porch when a loaded .22 caliber rifle, left on the steps, fired as a child mishandled it. He died at a local hospital after an unsuccessful operation. Survived by widow and five children, two brothers J G Morris of Glover's Gap and JB Morris of West Milford, sisters including Drs Joan Hart and Mrs William Anjos. Morris was a prominent Wetzel County businessman and member of Knights of Pythias, IOOF, Masons.
The article outlines promoter Newmar and Joan Spelton Williams connected to a uranium mine dispute in Charlotte NC. William Williams testified he held no stock and his brother looked at the mine after a report from Dewey. John Skolten Williams arranged contact with Cleveland Perking, who sought control of the property, while the promoter claimed no ownership in the venture.
Friday court orders dismiss several suits including Nimehi Nuzum v Gideon Nuzim and Hurst v Furno. Demurrer overruled in Shaver v Griffin with 30 days to answer. Bish appointed receiver in Continental Supply case. Harrison final decree. Thompson v Pennsylvania Sales confirms sale. Reynolds case dismissed. partition decree for Clifford v Brennan.
Mr and Mrs Albert J Bishop plan a Wheeling visit spending several days there Mrs John A Bishop and Mr Warne with Mrs Warne will return to Parkersburg after a ten day stop here Mr Warne ill upon arrival last Wednesday now better Mrs Warne to visit in Parkersburg Mrs Ellen Hoff Wolf Summit visiting relatives and attending chautauqua Mrs C Leon Faber and Mrs Wianie B Goodwin Fort Pierce Fla to visit Ed R Davis sister at 41 West Pike street Saturday July 11 1914 430 pm Republican County Executive Committee meets at court house for business President and secretary named The Congo population shows nine native and 6466 whites inhabitants.
Dr Chester R. Ogden returned home Friday morning with Mrs Ogden from the American Medical Association annual meeting and surgeon clinics in Philadelphia. Mrs Ogden spent six weeks in Atlanta City for her health and is much improved.
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