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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1915
Page
11
Two lots offered this week at Milford Street and Highland Park. Wire level plots 40 by 105 feet with water and sewer taps on a paved street priced at 2100 dollars, with cash discounts. Highland Park lot on Park Boulevard measures 52 by 120 feet on an unpaved street near a car line, priced at 2100 dollars with cash reduction.
Creditors of Augustus M. Hureey, deceased, are warned to settle all claims and debts at once. Provide properly verified statements to John W. Cork, administrator of Augustus M. Hureey’s estate, at Clarkeburg West, by date.
A store promotes consistent value for every customer. It asserts that whether shoppers buy a lot or a little, the value they receive remains the greatest. The message emphasizes affordability and quality across all purchases.
Washington dispatch quotes West Virginia fire marshal J Horan linking state fire losses to dangerous buildings and lax prevention. He cites a $2,000,000 annual loss, 75 percent avoidable, and urges stronger enforcement and public cooperation while noting Darst’s rising GOP bid and various postmaster appointments and a Smithfield scandal affecting Larry Dragoo.
In Magon Georgia on July 14 three white men were killed near Cochran as a large armed posse surrounded a Black farm hand's home. The man, alleged to have killed the three, barricaded himself inside his dwelling as authorities and locals gathered, extending a tense siege by county and state forces.
County Agent Zinn reported visits to sixteen farms last week with Prof. Firman E. Bear from the experiment station. Soil samples will be analyzed and farmers will receive reports. Limestone samples show 70 to 96 percent carbonate. Harrison county could rely on local limestone, saving shipping costs, boosting farm wealth. meetings with Titlow and Bear drew over 125 farmers.
Marvel Products Co advertises Bulgarian Blood Tea as a health cure for all ages. Wording claims the tea cleanses intestinal poisons and purifies blood, with benefits for women and men over 40. It promises long lasting use, quick results, and home delivery from Pittsburgh.
Mrs Laurence of Westbrook Maine and Mrs M J Brownell of Manston Wisconsin testify that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieved back and loins pain night sweats and hot flashes during change of life after using the product for six months resulting in long term health. The ad notes roots and herbs and invites readers to write for confidential advice to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts.
Mr and Mrs M Martin, aged 38 and 87, died today at Cedar Grove within the same hour. Both suffered paralysis on the same day several months ago, thirty eight years after their marriage.
W D Zinn advises farmers to delay quitting cultivation of corn to conserve moisture. He cautions against leaving ground bare and suggests cover crops such as wheat rye crimson clover or hairy vetch. He notes flour prices and war impacts, urging timely use of cover crops for soil protection and potential hay or grain yields.
The secretary of state issued charters of incorporation to D. Tomkies and Sons Company of Hinton and Avis to operate general stores with 50000 dollars authorized capital. Inc: Mrs M D Tomkies and several Tomkies family members. A charter also went to Cleveland Guyan Coal Company to operate in Chapmanville Logan county with 800000 dollars authorized capital. Inc: Harris Wieber Reasner Sawick Kebres of Cleveland.
The funeral for Mrs. Columbia Gatrell wife of Thomas Gatrell of Point Comfort will be held at 10 o clock Thursday morning at the Gatrell home. The Rev D W Cunningham will officiate and burial will follow in Green Lawn cemetery.
George Veranda, a young foreigner, was ordered by Magistrate R Edward Kidd to post a $100 bond to keep the peace for four months. In default, he faces jail. The charge stems from disrupting a religious service at a creek near the fair grounds where baptismal rites were underway.
Joseph Pratt was killed instantly and Jacob Shaffer and Charles Shaffer seriously injured when their automobile crashed near Saltburg Pennsylvania. The incident occurred today as meetings of farmers are announced for West Milford July 20 and Burnside school house July 31 at 7:30 AM.
July 14 reports from Parkersburg say Edward Carnevale of United Woolen Mills went to Italy last year to serve his country and was severely injured fighting with the Italian army on the Austrian frontier. Also in Huntington a narcotics warrant led to the arrest of Dr Samuel Hogett, released on bond after pleading not guilty. In Charleston Sunday Creek Coal Co shut its Kellys Creek mines until fall, leaving hundreds unemployed. In Washington officials plan to urge Britain to release neutral meat cargoes detained by naval authorities.
Morgantown July 14 reports association delegates fixed show circuit dates for winter. Fairmont to hold December 27 January as Morgantown events fill the schedule with poultry shows across Pennsylvania and West Virginia regions.
London July 14 Stockholm despatch reports the Swedish schooner Daisy struck by a mine off Floarens lighthouse. The captain and four crew members were killed. The disaster underscores wartime danger to civilian shipping and loss of life at sea.
Huntington July 14 corner stone ceremony set for the church on the first or second Sunday in September. The Rev H R Mills pastor will conduct the services and a splendid program is planned.
July 24 announcement from the internal revenue office in Parkersburg states R. F. Booten of Wayne County has been named as a special deputy attached to the office of Special Revenue Agent Sams. He will handle a large amount of special work across Wayne and adjacent counties.
Iris Wyer, son of L. C. Wyer, was attacked by a young man Charlen Jones at city playgrounds near the merry go round. Wyer resisted Jones ensuing scuffle, Jones drew a knife and struck Wyer in the back. Police report a serious injury with possible death risk and ongoing arrest proceedings.
Five year old Loolitne Mo Fall, daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur McFall, suffered severe scalding after falling into a tub of hot water while near her mother in a wash house. Her condition is listed as very serious but recovery may be possible.
County cell members visited Daviscon Run in the afternoon to inspect a site for bridges. The trip aimed to assess conditions and feasibility for construction or repair works.
Notion to shippers warnings about daily express cane shipments from Clarksburg to Grassell Mt Clare Weston Shinnuston Mont Fairview Farmington Mannington and intermediate points. Deliveries for Mannington and intermediates at stations by 9 00 p m Halrview and intermediates 9 00 p m Weaton and intermediates 12 00 m. Quick service reasonable rates and careful handling offered by Monongahela Transportation Company.
Local coverage notes a brewing clash between Welch and Bruagish figures, drawing attention from residents and officials. The piece highlights community reactions, expected developments, and potential impacts on upcoming events as observers await formal statements.
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