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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1914
Page
12
An old real estate notice invites readers to consider a compact crewed living option near Clarkaburg Bandy Street and railroad. It pitches affordable, convenient housing as a solution for those seeking a place to live, claiming it is worth more than expected.
Land offer of 2844 acres near the railroad station features a seven room nearly new gas plumbed house, water walls, ample outbuildings, proximity to schools and schools. A ready community and sufficient fruit trees are noted as advantages.
An ad urges readers to obtain the Prohibition Amendment Law in pocket form from A. F Combs at the Daily Telegram office. A separate notice notes that 152,542 deaths were reported on American railways from 1890 through 1912.
A meeting of the Republican County Executive Committee of Harrison County is called for July 41, 1914, at 1:30 p.m. at the courthouse to transact any business presented. A. K. Thorn and I. Wade Coffman serve as chairman and secretary.
J P Morgan and other leading business figures, including S P Morgan East, plan to confer with President Wilson at the White House on business conditions. They will discuss the impact of the proposed anti trust legislation and its effects on industry.
A Northern Kentucky circuit court ruling by Judge Frank Tracy holds that an express company must receive and ship whiskey from a wet territory to a dry one. Crigier and Crigier Co v Adams Express Co involved eight quarts labeled Personal Use sent to Williamsburg Kentucky. The ruling challenges liquor shipment restrictions and has wide interest in West Virginia and other states.
The Modern Woodmen lodge gains new members as Fred and Mrs Edge welcome a nine pound baby boy. The infant joins a family with a history in the organization, with both father and grandfather already Modern Woodmen.
The Blues Hite team of the Grothartood league again showed skill by beating the Reds 2 to 1 at Union Park. A feature of the game was Crop of the Times hitting three home runs in four trips to the plate, including two timely shots.
City police made the first arrest for drunkenness since prohibition took effect at midnight June 30. The man identified as W. J. Burke was taken by Officer Davisson and jailed to await trial before Mayor W. N. L. Cole in polices court tomorrow morning. He could not say where he came from due to his condition.
An ice cream social will be held this evening on the lawn of Mrs. Wykoff near the Interurban Station. All invited. proceeds go to the building fund of the new Methodist Protestant church. B T Southern of Terra Alta visited the city on business. He notes good prospects for an apple crop. The city rat tax is $1.27 per person per year. Chicago’s rat bill exceeds $3,000,000 annually and the national total is about $35,000,000.
A figure cites 1,400,000 cattle in Ceylon and a plea for steady advertising by stores. The text urges merchants to keep ads consistent to cut costs and mentions Vermont’s move to revive earth and gravel roadbuilding on major highways.
New York July 10 The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company board declares regular semi annual dividends of two percent on preferred stock and three percent on common stock. Existing four and six percent dividends are maintained with accumulated surplus totaling 2 469095 of 11 638888 required. A 909272 surplus charge covers interest on advances to Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Railway. Flood damages cost 2112086, now nearly settled. restoration completed and expenses not to be extended.
Frank Walker will give the word to drivers at the Fairmont fair open day races and Robert Strader of Lexington will preside as pressing judge. General Manager Frank Amos announced the contract with both. Strader’s return pleases patrons who recall his early service in curbing bad racing. Walker, a newcomer, is also expected to win favor with local sportsmen. Fred Do. Biua of Charleston, the state prohibition commissioner, will address the local Brotherhood at First Methodist Episcopal Church at 2 pm Sunday, marking a historic presentation.
The secretary of state issued charters for several West Virginia entities. Gilmer County Fair Association of Glenville formed with 35,000 capital, officers include Fred Lewis and C W Marsh. Grand Temple of the Ernie names Lavina Habarfield and others. D B E McNicol Pottery Company of Clarksburg authorized 300,000 capital with McNicol family as incorporators. Salome Oil and Gas Company of Charleston to operate in Center district Mercer County with 10,000 capital and local symbolic signers. Upshur Record Publishing Company of Buckhannon to publish the Record, capital 5,000, incorporators listed.
The commission plans to hire a moving picture firm to film the states resources and institutions for a large展示 at the exposition. The project aims to showcase industrial centers scenic wonders and educational advantages to attract builders and investors from across the region.
Custodian Sam Hays said the order by Attorney General McReynolds to move the United States marshal's office from Parkersburg to Clarksburg has been revoked. Marshal Ned Smith confirmed the statement. Plans remain to relocate Judge Dayton's offices to quarters in the building's northwest corner once the government architect arrives.
A call issued for the Republican Congressional Convention of the First District West Virginia to nominate a candidate for Congress. The convention will be held in Fairmont on Friday July 21 1914 at 5 P M with representation based on 150 votes cast for Roosevelt and Taft in 1912. County committees are created to arrange delegate selection.
A faded ad touts a freckle removal prescription written by a prominent physician. It claims success in clearing skin and offers a money back guarantee through Farrell Drug Store, urging customers to reveal a clear complexion with early applications.
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