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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1914
Page
12
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Haywood T. Murphy and Cora Bartress, both of Martinsburg, obtained a marriage license in Washington and were married by Reverend HH Schroeder.
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.
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