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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1914

Page

12

Real Estate Real Estate Listing Teasers

Real estate ad offers home and race lots to view a curated property list. Includes highlighted areas and contact options for potential buyers seeking new homes and investment parcels.

Milford Street Home For Sale In Pleasant Milford Area

A small but sturdy home on Milford Street with finished rooms, decorative mantels, and modern electric and gas fixtures. The property fronts 40 feet on Milford Street, extends to the rear, and offers a solid home at a fair price. For inquiries call the number provided.

Iford Street

Highland Park House on Lot 52 by 120 Feet

A well built and finished seven room house in Highland Park with alley access on the side. Described as a bayside home well worth the money. Priced at $6,000 with terms offered.

Hornor Avenue Corner Jet Purchase Terms

A property at Hornor Avenue corner with Seventh Street offers a purchase option at 400 with one third cash and balance due in one two or three years.

Seventh Street

For sale on South Chestnut 8th Street purchase offer

Large lot with a five room house and good water from a fine well. Includes fruit trees and a grape arbor. Worth the money, priced at one half cash and terms of one or two years.

Howard Post Real Estate Broker and Insurance Agent Ad

Howard Post is listed as a real estate broker and general insurance agent operating from Rooms 505 506 in the Goff Building bringing multi service expertise to clients.

Goff

Prohibition Amendment Law Pocket Copy Ad in Telegram

A. F Combs at the Daily Telegram promotes pocket size copies of the Prohibition Amendment Law urging readers to study it themselves. Classified rental note mentions three houses for rent in Clarksburg with two likely advertised in Telegram classifieds.

A. F Combs Daily Telegram Clarksburg Telegram

Family Avoids Serious Sickness with Black Draught

Mrs J B Whittaker of Place Virginia reports her family avoided serious sickness after using Thedford's Black-Draught for years. She says it eases headaches stomach trouble and brings fewer sick spells. The product is advertised as purely herbal with long usage and price listed.

J. B. Whittaker Thedford

Vancouver Population Guess From City Directory

A rough population estimate derived from the new city directory places Vancouver around 150,000 residents, with nearby areas showing 40,000 and 25,000 in related counts. The figures appear tied to street listings and local commerce indicators in the directory.

Vancouver Wchneil General Mansfield

Cured of Indigestion Prompts Confusing Note

A garbled OCR passage references indigestion and a cure with a chemical or remedy, mentioning Mee Gedin and Urey and a vague anecdote about a valet. The text is fragmented with unclear dates, places, or explicit events.

P.clewnon

Glass industry shows some improvement at start of July

Pittsburg Pa July 11 The Glassworker reports a better start to July with holiday week comparisons showing improved conditions though continued curtailment in machine glass production. The Smithport Glass Company and B Jones Morgantown W Va are added to closed plants list. American Window Glass Company operates about forty five percent capacity as July ends. The article also notes plans for delegates to the National Association of Window Glass Manufacturers in Atlantic City July 22 24 with social events at the Country Club and golf links, cups donated by the association and by J A Johnston, and additional entertainments for attendees and their families.

Pittsburg Smithport Glass Company B. Jones Morgantown W. Va Pittsburg Plate Glass Company Mt. Vernon Pennsylvania Window Glass Company Kent, Pa American Window Glass Company National Association of Window Glass Manufacturers Atlantic City Country Club Jone J. A. Johnston Gare

Miners in Ohio Ratify Pending Agreement Steps

Idle miners in Columbus report progress toward an Ohio coal agreement as miners ratify a 67.6 seal on picked mine coal and a 47 cent rate on machine mined product. William Green, UMW international secretary, says no doubt remains that all provisions will be approved in order, ending eight weeks of strike after operators halted mines since April 1. The Ohio miners rely on a depleted treasury for pay.

Columbus Ohio Minera Willian Green United Mine Workers Ohio ‘Miners’ Organization

Theater Manager in Lockup Over False Pretenses

Stanley A. Platt formerly of Clarkburg West Virginia, manager of the Arcade theater in Connellsville, is in the burrough jail accused of obtaining money under false pretenses and of passing worthless checks. Proceeds from one performance were given to six actors owed $67 for three days. Rohrer alleges Platt cashed $100 in checks that proved worthless after arriving from Clarksburg to lease the Arcade theater.

Connellsville Stanley A. Platt Clarkeburg W. Va Arcade Theater Burrough Fred Rohrer Yough House Platt Rohrer E Platt Clarksburg Arcade

Improvements on Ohio River B&O line at Sistersville

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad will begin extensive works on the Ohio River division within weeks from Sistersville and other spots between Wheeling and Parkersburg. Major curves will be straightened by roadbed changes and new rights of way, shortening the Wheeling Parkersburg distance and cutting maintenance costs.

Ohio River Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Sistersville Wheeling Parkersburg

Death of John E Brown of Shinnston in Oil Well Accident

The body of John Elias Brown aged 40 of Shinnston, who died Friday from injuries after being trapped under timber at an oil well, was taken to Butler Pa for burial. He worked as a rig builder for Hope Gas Company and is survived by his widow and two children. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

John Elias Brown Buller Brown Hope Gas Company Shinnston Knights of Pythias Independent Order of Odd Fellows

Hanging of Silas Jones at Moundsville Penitentiary

Silas Jones, a Cabell county man convicted of murdering his wife, was executed by hanging at the state penitentiary in Moundsville. The drop occurred shortly after 6 pm and, ten minutes and thirty seconds later, his heart ceased beating. The prison physician pronounced him dead.

Silas Jones Cabell County State Penitentiary Moundsville

Burial Notice for Infant Marion Hughes at Buckhannon

The body of Marion Hughes six months old daughter of Mr and Mrs A M Hughes Northview died late Friday afternoon after an illness will be buried at Buckhannon Sunday with funeral services conducted there The obituary notes the baby’s parents and the place of burial and service indicating a local community funeral in Buckhannon.

Marion Hughes A.M. Hughes Northview Ameas

Attack on Augustine Birrell by suffragist at station

A male suffragist rushed Augustine Birrell chief secretary for Ireland as he disembarked from a train and slammed a heavy bundle of papers into his face while shouting insults. The assailant was arrested.

Ireland Bristod Eng Augustine Birrell

France Abolishes License Tax on Saloon Keepers

Paris July 1 The chamber of deputies voted to abolish the license tax on saloon keepers except for distilled liquors. Authorities report the tax pushed sale toward heavier spirits, reducing sales of wines beers and ciders.

Paris France Chamber of Deputies

Protests Surround Roosevelt Bid For New York Governor

Protests from Progressive leaders nationwide flooded Oyster Bay as Colonel Roosevelt faced pressure to run for New York governor. The dispute split party leaders who favored him and those in other states urging a different course, creating a tense political dilemma for the former president.

Oyster Bay Roosevelt New York

President Wilson Meets Leading Businessmen in Washington

President Wilson began a series of talks with top businessmen including J. P. Morgan and Henry Ford as part of ongoing conferences on business conditions and trust legislation. A Kansas City delegation is expected at the White House likely on Wednesday to press their business concerns.

Washington, D. C Wilson J. P. Morgan Henry Ford Chicago

New York Corrections Commissioner Lives Among Prisoners

Commissioner Katherine Davis moved her office to Blackwall Island Inland to supervise order restoration. After a conference with Warden Hayes she toured the prison and ordered 700 prisoners sent back to work.

Stomach Trouble Fatal Baby Dies At Nine Weeks

Child Charley Vickrent Jr aged nine weeks died after stomach trouble early this morning. Funeral services set for 7 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Holy Rosary church with burial in Holy Cross cemetery. Also mentions a marriage license for Dik J Deeg and Dollie Lee.

Charley Vickrent, Jr Charley Vikrent

Prisoner Lawton Faces Two Check Fraud Charges in County Jail

W R Lawton, jailed awaiting arraignment before Judge Jackson Carter, faces two counts of obtaining money by false pretenses. He allegedly wrote a $10 check to People’s National Bank of Elkins from Charan and Pappa firm with no funds. A separate $6 check was issued to George A Dattin Company. Lawton is to be arraigned on the new charges upon release from custody.

W. R. Lawton Jaales Jackson Carter Lawton John Pappas Charan and Pappa Peoplex National Bank of Elkins Layton George A. Dattin

Police officer injured in porch fall at Mechanic Street

Officer William J. Davisson of the city police force is confined to his home with painful bruises after falling from his back porch last evening. He was on the porch watering the garden when the railing gave way and he toppled to the ground a few feet below. Medical attention was promptly given and he is expected to return to duty within a few days.

William J. Davisson Te Sity Davison

Jailed On Peace Warrants For Grassell Men Burt Wolosain

Deputies pursued Paul Burt and Wiadislaw Wolosain of Grassell on peace warrants issued by Joseph Strokas. They dodged into county jail before a hearing before Justice WE Starcher. The motive for the warrants was unclear but alleged threats were reported.

Paul ‘Burt Wiadislaw Wolosain Paul¢Burt Grassell Sherif Ace Wolfe Robert Joseph Stroka Starcher Strokav

Jailed for Assaulting Woman by Italian Man at Lu

Samuel Marshoj, an Italian of Lu bairro mine addition, is jailed in county jail on charges of assaulting Miss Macy Owl. Special agent Robert Noon reported the case. Marshaj was arrested Friday evening and will have a hearing early next week. Automotive collision on Mechanic Street involved Lozier and a Bell car, both damaged with Bell car worst. Holland introduces medicinal iron water beverage option. Daily Telegram store ads urge readers to shop for gifts.

Samuel Marsho Justus JacksoneV_ Carter Misa Macy Owl Samuel Ows Mary jOwts Marshaj Robert Automobiles Collide. & Lozier George Bell Joseph Jay Mechanic Street Bell Holland Daily Telegram Telegram

Community Church Pastors Surprise Visit After Friday Service

The Pride African Methodist Parish Church fed by the Women’s Missionary Society hosted the pastor with a welcome call after the service. Members shared hearty greetings and provided groceries, other necessities, and even a bank offering in cash.

Pride African Pal Hille Mindonary Society

Rates Reduced In Missouri To Twenty One Per Capita

Jefferson City Missouri July 11 An order by the Missouri Public Services Commission reduces express rates in the state by twenty one percent per capita.

Jefferson City Missouri Missouri Public Services Commission

Married in Washington License for Murphy and Bartress

Haywood T. Murphy and Cora Bartress, both of Martinsburg, obtained a marriage license in Washington and were married by Reverend HH Schroeder.

Washington, D. C Haywood T. Murphy Cora Bartress Martinsburg, Cayia Washington HH. Schroeder

Reindeer Farm at Copenhagen Stocked with 400 Deer

A rein deer farm near Viborg in Jutland has established a herd of about 400 deer. The herd is reported to be thriving in its new environment, aimed at meat and hides production.

Copenhagen Norway Viborg Jutland

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Hornor Avenue Howard Post POST Chichester Evert John E. Brown Butler, Pa Buckhannon White House Dickyae Dik J Deeg Aid Dollie Lee Tute Ter Davisson Asks Hott Eetenaion Corp! Fy Acme iCaly Pastor Hurley Reindeer Farm Invellife Patel Caanea West Main St Ry Ves Central Storage - Company North Fourth Baltimore Streets Webster Springs Salt Lithia
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