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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1915
Page
13
Real estate listing describes a broom cottage finished in pine with a good water well and a large 92 by 110 foot lot. Asking price is 1600 dollars. The house could rent for 15 dollars per month, presenting a bargain for buyers seeking income potential.
In the best residence section of the city a lot is offered for $800 with $100 down and the balance payable at $16 per month. Buyers are urged to act quickly and purchase now.
Washington July 17 The commercial corn grades issued January 3 1944 and effective July 1 1914 have been generally adopted across the corn belt and Gulf ports but are not used in Atlantic seaboard cities. The grades classify white yellow and mixed corn into six categories.
A bulletin outlines the government grades for commercial corn, detailing the six classes, moisture, color, damage, foreign material and cracked corn. It covers sampling methods, sample mixing, sieve sizes, moisture testing and how to determine kernel color, with a color plate illustrating kernel varieties. Free copies available from the USDA in Washington, D. C.
Bishop and Mrs W M Weekly of Parkersburg United Brethren church visited the Hesss here Friday and Saturday morning head to Weston and Troy. Weekly will officiate at the Troy United Brethren church reopening Sunday afternoon the first service since repairs. Smith Hood visited Friday from Fairmont.
E Coleman reports years of rough red patches and white scales on the face causing itching and pain. After trying various remedies he used Caticura Soap and Ointment with warm water baths and saw relief within a week. He declares his face now smooth and white and says he is healed. Ad offers free samples by mail with a 32 page booklet.
A coroner's jury sits at Warne Undertaking in West Pike Street to investigate Friday's shooting in Genèvre suburb near Bridgeport. Mrs Stella Beverly and Miss Martin Harris were killed. Otley Florence ux and Frank Evang injured. John Lester Beverly, the shooter, wounded himself thrice and is hospitalized with a skull fracture. Authorities seek relatives to claim the bodies. county plans burial if none are found.
Jack Heenan an oil field worker lies in city jail with a broken rib and a badly bruised head and face after a Friday night fight in Traders alley. Heenan was intoxicated and can only offer a vague description of an unknown assailant. Police seek the other party as City Physician Post treats injuries and Officer Sherman made the arrest.
Frank Hugill and W A Vance along with Boyd E Horner dominate the third annual state golf tournament at Wheeling. Vance and Horner win their fourth flight matches while Hugill defeats B S McClure 4 up. Hugill faces Wells this afternoon for the third championship cup. Jules Pollock and W E Rownd also contend as their match opens this afternoon.
The West Virginia Public Service Commission issues an order requiring monthly records of all gas piped into or out of the state starting August 1. Gas well production must be reported monthly and meter service charges for installation are prohibited except in special cases. From January 1, 1916, gas and electricity may be sold only by meter service, barring special exceptions.
A Louisville Kentucky traveler recalls a severe 1888 cholera attack. Two doctors failed to ease his symptoms from early morning until evening. He bought Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from a hotel porter, followed directions, slept, and felt well enough to continue travel by train at five the next morning.
The obituary notes Mr Burnside born near Good Hope August 28 1641 near 74 years old. A substantial farmer and respected community member he was a faithful Bethel Methodist Episcopal church member for fifty years. Surviving are his aged wife five sons Croner Burnside W H Burnside of Los Angeles California Charles T Burnside of Good Hope and daughters Mrs Overt Cork and Laummie Burnside of Good Hope.
A fragment from a poem by Edmund Vance Cook urges readers to confront anxiety and toil with courage. It emphasizes resilience, bouncing back after setbacks, and battling through hardship with a noble spirit.
Germany section recalls a naval engagement with a submarine outmaneuvered and forced to withdraw after a tense half hour. The distance opened, shots dwindled, and the submarine disappeared from view.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Murray and son William Jr of Williamsport Pennsylvania visit this city with Miss Oveh Rettinger of Mt. Carmel. They stay two weeks at the Grants Shops. Murray reports a smooth trip but bad roads almost everywhere due to recent rains.
The county court finished the sheriff’s annual settlement and recessed at noon Saturday until Monday. Throughout the week the court’s work centered on listing accounts. The Elks adjourned as Los Angeles reported the grand lodge meeting concluding with a ball. Daryl Applegate of Owensboro Kentucky elected chair man of the new grand trustees board.
The State of West Virginia issues an order of publication in Harrison County chancery for Julia Watrin to appear in court regarding a divorce suit brought by Edward Watrin. The defendant, a non resident, must respond within one month of the first publication to protect her interests as ordered by Clerk Wade Coffman and Edward Watrin.
Dr Deck, famed for guiding many Wesleyan and Seminary students, re joins the Wesleyan faculty after eleven years in other duties. He previously led literature studies at Wesleyan and West Virginia Seminary, later serving as principal at Nichestown High School before returning to teach at Wesleyan. His return signals continued growth for the institution.
The Parkersburg baseball team travels to Norwood Park for a 3 PM Sunday game to decide the season tie. Both clubs split two prior games at Parkersburg in tightly contested extra innings. Manager Edmund Denham fields his strongest lineup as Gregorys First Regiment band gives a concert near the grandstand, while Hallis Cadenza Orchestra and Mortons Quartet perform Saturday and Sunday night plate night entertainment.
A late evening gathering of the Oral Fishing Club became animated as members shared fish stories. The senior secretary recounted sighting a rattlesnake swimming the Gau-Jey river with its tail raised and rattle sounding like a medley. He linked the sounds to tunes including A Life on the Ocean Wave and One More River to Cross, prompting the group to disperse.
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