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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1911
Page
4
The piece critiques Democratic leaders and compares Coffman and Democratic state machine plans for a statewide primary election law. It argues the Coffman design spreads representation by county, while the Democratic bill creates a fifteen member state executive committee. It questions which plan better serves the people and suggests party apparatus favors its own interests.
The piece outlines that the Coffman primary election would set the senatorial judicial and congressional committees as the chairmen of the county committees in each district or circuit. It notes the Democratic plan to nominate candidates for Congress state senate and judgeships to head these committees.
The Manufacturers Record highlights West Virginia’s coal timber gunpowder and mineral wealth and praises the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for investing in tunnels rolling stock and expansion. The piece argues the railroad’s campaign will showcase the state’s industrial potential and set a standard for Southern railroads to follow.
The new state automobile law, enacted last winter, is now in effect. It caps speed to ten mph in city residence districts, fifteen mph in towns and villages, and twenty mph on highways. It requires operators to control speed on bridges, dams, curves, and descents and to stop or slow for horse or animal crossings. It also mandates sharing operator and vehicle details after accidents and obliges signal compliance when approached by horse drawn vehicles.
The eleven month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Harr Dawson of Adamston died Saturday evening at 6 o clock from stomach trouble. Funeral was held at noon at the home of David Wolfe and interment was in Greeninwo cemetery.
Rumors swirl that Guy D Goff may be named judge with supporters citing ties to Judge Belden Racine circuit. Talk also cites President Taft backing Goff for district attorney in prep for a higher post as Sen La Follette fights the move and opposition remains stubborn.
Public school commencements are postponed to Thursday June 8 due to an incomplete program. The program includes songs by the Congregation and recitations by students such as Haith Matone and Edna Stewart, with diplomas presented by J. Walter Mammean. The West Virginia Odd Fellows journal, Fielding the debut of the Fieldstone issue, and local social notes cover recent visits and professional arrangements in Marshville and nearby towns.
Deeds show transfers from Deeds Fled Jackson Land and Mining Company to M F Snider and W Braxwell for 13 lots in the Coal district and Ping Grove Manufacturing to Join O Donnell for 3 lots in Northview. Other transfers include George F Randolph and C P Stout to Ernest Vernon for acres in the Coal district and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company acquiring half an acre in West Summit.
A new timetable for the Clarksburg and Fairmont line shows a later departure for the express car. The morning run at 10:00 is replaced by a 21:50 start with intermediate stops at Heynold's Siding Gypsy Lucas Siding Viropa Hutchinnon Chiefton Tawdon Park White Rock Jiyenns and Patrmont with arrival times nearing 1:45.
Celebration Shinnston June 5 8 o clock in board of trade rooms a meeting of the committee on arrangements and citizens to complete arrangements appoint with other committees for the celebration H W Carder chairman urges every citizen favoring the celebration to attend the meeting and lend assistance.
Felix J. Fost has qualified as administrator of the estate of Guinn Minter with a bond set at $15,000. Appraisers named are F. W. Rhodes, W. T. Neely, and A. G. Cofindatter. Cepll B. Ughland of New Mar insville transacts business here.
A.K. Thorn & Co. Empire announces first mortgage terms with annual interest of five percent, payable April and October. The document references Henry G. Davis and Senator Davis, noting the road opened in 1900 and its strong oil coal resource connections. The listing mentions Consolidated and phone numbers 757 and 106.
The piece argues the universal human urge to acquire more and promotes saving with S and H Green Trading Stamps. It touts their appeal and invites readers to visit the store’s premium parlor on the second floor to receive ten stamps free and preview available premiums.
Notice announces a June 8 1917 stockholders meeting of Peacock Coal Company West Virginia Clarkeurg Harrison County to adopt a resolution regarding sale and transfer of assets and appointing officers. President empowered to execute necessary papers for dissolution and reorganization under West Virginia law. Also advertises boarding services at D C Davis Boarding and Livery Barn Glen Elk with contact details.
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