Dynamiting fish and city trough debate in Harrison County
An Evening Echo notes pride in no dynamited fish this season in Harrison County and praises deputy game wardens while cautioning the Telegram not to be overly optimistic about sporting spirit. It urges better water trough design in Clarksburg, warns against cess pools, commends Chief Scott for progress against robbers, defends police against harsh criticism, and critiques Parkersburg State Journal’s stance in Doddridge County political talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Eircuit
Clarksburg
Two-Cent Fare Debate and Local Civic Notes
The Telegram credits Senator Ashburn over Holley for the two-cent fare stance, cites railroads’ past commuter ticket practices, and urges credit where due. It praises city council debt relief, a special levy option for improvements, and supports the Board of Trade officers for advancing local commerce. The piece notes strong home team attendance boosting the pennant chances and urges public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holley
NAS
Committee On
State Journal
Ashbuen
Senator Ashburn
Mr. Holley
Property transfers from Harmer-Dye and surrounding areas
A series of land transfers listed include Mary V. Dawson to A D Mitchell and P C Henderson for 1 lot in Harmer-Dye addition, Rhodes Guaranty Loan & Improvement Co to Mary Kreps for 2 lots in Glenview, and multiple deeds among William Hudson, BR E Kidd, W G Merritt, Jasper Flint, Wade Flint for large parcels. Also noted are transfers in Oak Street, Summit Park, Northview, Simpson district, and East Clarksburg among others, with various grantees including Roberta Horner, Elizabeth Gray, S C Ritter, Columtns W Law, and Clarksburg Industrial Co, covering 1 to 8 lots or acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary V. Dawson
A. D. Mitchell
P. C. Henderson
Harmer-Dye
Rhodes Guaranty Loan & Improvement Company
Mary
Kreps
Glenview
Samuel T. Rittenhouse
W. G. Merritt
Clarksburg
Jasper H. Flint
Wade
Flint
Omar W. Swiger
John B. Ritter
Oak Street
M. G. Sperry
Joseph Cavillo
Summit Park
Ity
Pine Grove
Mfg
Land & Improvement Company
Roberta L. Horner
Northview
Virgina E. Jackson
Elizabeth Gray
William Hawker
S. C. Ritter
Arlen E. Smith
W. E. and Gay V
Simpson
Grant Law Et. al
Kromer C. Toe
Tlot
Clarkeburg
B. F. Anderson
W. B. Wile Kingen
Shinnaton
William R. Ruck
Sweet Melody Flour Ad at Manhattan Cafe Menu Offer
An old advertisement markets Sweet Melody Flour with a slogan about savings. It mentions J. FP Krohme the jeweler and promotes Manhattan Cafe menu tickets priced at five dollars for twenty one meals.
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Manhattan Cafe
Slapped man faces assault charge in Wilsonburg case
A warrant issued Monday by Justice James N. David names Virgil E Frum, of Wilsonburg, on a charge of assault and battery against Ira Baker. Frum allegedly slapped Baker after objecting to him speaking to Frum’s wife, the incident occurring Saturday in Wilsonburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James N. David
Virgil E.frum
Ira Baker
Wilsonburg
Frum
Baker
Eighth grade pupil Pletcher sends Washington drawing to Jamestown
A drawing of George Washington mounted on a horse by Ray J. Fletcher, eighth grader at the city school, was sent to the West Virginia building for display at the Jamestown exposition. His work among several competitive eighth grade entries was judged the best.
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George ‘Washington
Ray J. Fletcher
Mino
A. J. Pletcher
West Virginia
Pletcher
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lis Aica
Chung Yee
Scott
Darglsrs
Bargtars
Parkersburg State Journal
Dele
Pennsylvania
Dame Tuon
jThe
Natal 46
Kimphe Weewuse
Ceraily
Hite
J. FP
Krohme
Jeweler
Virgil Frum
Jamestown
Rhodes & Rhodes
Frank H. Rhodes
Ing Real Estate
Grasselli
Alta Vista
Industrial Addition
Wines Addition
Glen Elk
Broad Oaks
Main
Pike Streets
Salem
Morgantown
Odd Fellows’ Building
Clarksburg, W. Va
Geo, Blockwood
Gandy’s
Central Meat Market
Main Street
Goff Block
No. A. Ball
Welch @ Riggins’ Saloon
West Pike Street
MR Oka
Torey UK
Pelea
Umar Era
Esseys Velieme
Lowndes Savings Bank & Trust Co
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