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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1915
Page
13
Real estate listing notes four room cottages on a 27 by 100 foot lot with slate tool and water access. Includes seven room use option, ground plots Nos. 221 and 2. Prices range from 550 cash to 2800 with 1000 down and terms of one or two years. Rents noted at 300 per month.
F M Thompson and Bert Hanna were arrested shortly after noon Saturday by Officer Sherman on a Fourth and West Pike corner fight. Each posted bonds of six dollars sixty cents for appearance in police court Sunday morning.
Police arrested Jack Johnson on Friday for leaving his car engine running while stationary. He posted a $6260 bond, which was forfeited after he failed to appear Saturday morning. Ostrich eggs are being hatched as indicators by a German breeder.
A reader shares a testimonial claiming Cardui relieved severe pain and fatigue from childbirth and anemia. The writer states complete recovery after months of use, noting age regression from 40 to 16 and urging other women to try the product with pharmacist availability.
The article notes the expansion of educational foundations toward a universal system where genius is nurtured and research is valued. Wisconsin’s extension work, its use in commissions, and state actions support industrial and liberal arts education. It highlights the reach beyond campus, including correspondence study, lectures, and community service.
Wesley Fiening of Roxburg, an evangelist who held revivals in the state, was convicted in federal court of violating the Mann White Slave law. He led Sadie Jamison of Ritchie County to Cincinnati for immoral purposes. Sentencing will come later.
The Serbian press bureau issued a statement defending Serbian troops move into Albania. It says Serbia believes the Albanian question will be settled by the great powers, and that actions like shelling reflect interests of all major powers, not just Serbia.
The French war office says there is little new to report after last night’s statement. It notes further progress in the Daval region north of Lorette and near Isby Finth, with heavy fighting this morning near Arras.
The Department of Agriculture announced additional territory free from the foot and mouth disease quarantine in Clinots Iowa Ohio Wisconsin New Jersey New York and Rhode Island. Other areas in those states and Maryland Pennsylvania and Virginia were placed in modified or restricted zones.
The people of Stealey Heights enjoyed a Friday evening event at St John’s Tabernacle Milford Road hosted by the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal church. Attendance reflected neighborhood warmth and excitement for the new church with plans announced for baptism at 2:30 PM Sunday, doors to open, and Sunday school organized.
An official notice reports that a Russian torpedo boat destroyer was sunk in the Black Sea on Friday night by a Turkish cruiser while the Midulii returned safely to Boren. Details remain fragmentary from the damaged source.
The West Virginia Episcopal diocese approved a minimum pension plan for aged and infirm clergy. It provides at least 600 annually after age 60, with potential increases as funds grow. Vestries must contribute 7.5 percent of church salaries into the fund. Frances Leggett, daughter of Col. and Mrs. Clarence W. Leggett, visits Parkersburg and earned a silver junior class medal at De Sales Heights. The Britannia trawler crew were landed at Lowestoft after the German submarine sank it, having time to abandon ship. United Commercial Travelers set Staunton as next convention city for the Virginias Maryland and Kentucky jurisdiction, electing W. G. Cunningham of Wheeling as grand councillor.
Charleston June 12 The state board of dental examiners held a business meeting at the Kanawha hotel last night and reelected Dr R Mason Hire of Mannington as president and BH Smalley of Charleston as secretary.
Zeigler, manager of the Main Street store of J.C. McCrorey and Company, is called to Fort Rock, Pa to attend his brother's funeral. In his absence, the store is in charge of cashier Miss Arleta Landers.
The British trawler James Leyman was sunk by a German submarine in the North Sea. The crew were landed at Hull after the attack, taken aboard the submarine, then shelled the vessel and later cast adrift before being picked up about ten hours later.
Notice announces a memorial service at 2 o'clock for the order with emphasis on the graves of deceased members to be decorated All members are requested to attend and bring flowers, as directed by the committee
London june 12 Baron Ernst von Saalfeld aged 19 heir of Prince Ernst of Saxe Meiningen is reported fallen in battle. His name appears among the latest casualty lists signaling a royal family member among the fallen.
Associated Press reports in London that David Lloyd George, minister of munitions, urged increasing war production. He claimed War Secretary Kitchener already gave orders to release certain British workers from trench duty to return home and reenter factories in need of their services.
London dispatch reports the Rev W H Fossesong pastor of St Pauls Methodist Episcopal South will preach at the Baptist church in Glen Falls Sunday afternoon. A trawler named Waago was sunk by a German submarine in the North Sea with crew members landed at Hartlepool.
A fragmented record lists land transfers and deeds involving Frederick L Swiger and Lettie Fouty, Tilman Melissa and George W Swiger, John Reynolds, Salvatore Guida, and others. Parcels total various acres across Elk Eagle Grant and Union Heights districts, including 152 acres in Grant and 73 acres in Grant, plus multiple single lots and fractions in Maxwell and Norwood.
Biles Jerum a foreigner from Rich wood pleaded guilty in Afobistrate court to disprobibe charges related to liquor. Magistrate fined him $ W0 and costs and sentenced to sixty days in county roads. In Parkersburg the Rev Dr Charles B Mitchell retired rector attended state council and preached a sermon, noting illness and stock tips in local notices.
In Parkersburg on June 13 the Protestant Episcopal Church council of the diocese of West Virginia refused to accept a resignation presented in a farewell message. The action followed concerns over the resigning priest’s infirmities and an earlier contentious exchange involving Agent Smith who promotes spraying with arsenate of lead.
A brief note records a Tuesday on the Geld Coast dedicated to two deities with no fishing activity. It mentions 1,33) new editions of old works, signaling a literary focus over recreation.
Fragmentary text mentions a $100 reward and references to remedies or products by F. J. Chexet Co and Hall's Family. Scarce legible details include vague claims about tests, addresses, and potential drug names, with no coherent event or context.
Clerk APSERES BISHOP warns automobile owners in Clarksburg that starting 1913 all drivers must obtain a city license. The notice requests applications by June 30 1915 and payment of a $3 annual fee, with licenses due by July 5 1955. it stresses avoiding misunderstandings and requires prompt attention.
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