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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1914
Page
5
Real estate note highlights close in Co yolsl Heights Addition with a Sine residences section. Inside lots with 40 foot frontage priced from $650 to $800 offer a right priced option for buyers seeking a fast payoff in a growing area.
The notice lists Lot Nos 019 to 820 with a level ave floor period for both and a cash price of 600 dollars. A description mentions Stealey Heights broom collage area as a good lot with a good frontage section and price 2500 dollars with easy payments.
Describes a hive room cottage with bath hall pantry attic and large basement. House finished in hard wood features a fenced lawn on Lot 40 21 26 feet and is eight minutes from the courthouse. Terms include one half cash and one to two years.
Seven rooms and bath with pantry and porches described as almost new and near Goff addition. Property listed at 3300 dollars with options of one half cash and flexible terms of one or two years, signaling expected value increase.
The excerpt presents a promotional pitch by an insurance agent named Dave offering fire insurance. It stresses that only reputable old line companies are represented and invites readers to have him write their policy.
Telegram ad readers know discounts come with fast action. Unadvertised rods in stores are not always priced for advertising.
A promotional note invites readers to subscribe The Daily Telegram for travel season use. It offers daily delivery to accompany vacations with frequent address changes and a low rate of 100 per week or 25 cents per month.
A brief note urges readers to study today’s Daily Telegram ads to gauge how far the reserve fund for girls can stretch. It suggests a half hour of reading may help save on purchases and afford an extra gift.
In a Quebec hearing the Empress of Ireland disaster is reviewed as C B Halgat says word reached him that the Empress was disabled the night of the collision with Storstad in the St Lawrence River. Captain Kendall denies steering fault and testifies he was on the bridge throughout the voyage.
Huntington June 19 James A Hughes Republican congressman from the Fifth district says he is not a candidate for the congressional nomination He will issue a formal statement before the July 18 primary filing deadline Hughes has served in the House since March 4 1901 It is unclear if he will retire from politics.
Public Service Commission to begin an investigation into telephone companies in West Virginia focusing on services and charges. Northern counties will be affected. Complaints cite high rates and service issues.
A vintage advertisement touts Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy promising cures for stomach ailments across the country. It claims natural action by cleansing toxins and reducing inflammation, with testimonials and an offer to send a booklet from Geo. He Mayr in Chicago and a local Clarkaburg retailer Wells and Haymaker Co.
Riley Abies paid 460 dollars in police court Thursday on a charge of cruelty to a child. He allegedly beat the child severely though no marks were shown. Abies was released with a light fine. arresting officer N. assisted.
Colonel Roosevelt, aboard the Imperator to New York, says he will not run for governor of New York. He explains a chill and jungle fever recurrence, plans to rest at Sagamore Hill, and expects to attend a Pittsburgh engagement on June 30.
Bud Heatherly confessed Thursday in criminal court to operating a house of ill repute at McWhorter. He was sentenced to thirty days in jail a $100 fine and costs. Hiram Turner was found guilty of adultery and fined $20 and costs. A. F. Hall was fined $4 and costs for working on the Sabbath.
Two envoys from Kellys army camping two miles out from the city asked the mayor for funds on the streets. The request was refused and the army was warned that MA members would not be tolerated. Colonel C D McClennan and Captain O Martin said they were out of funds and food after traveling from Grafton to Biking sixty miles since last Monday.
Polly McSurley, who ten days ago killed her husband Elbert McSurely after an alleged attack and a later disposal of the body on a railway track, has been released from jail without bond as the Kanawha grand jury fails to return an indictment.
Miss Gay Hush adopted daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Stewart of Tabler s Station fell from a cherry tree and landed on her spine causing paralysis within two hours She was 17 years old in Martinsburg June 19 Date and ages approximate from the report
A June fire at a coal yard in the northwest part of the city rapidly grew beyond control and consumed multiple business blocks aided by strong winds. Pauline Ware, 17, employed by Wilbur Brand, fell 30 feet from a third story porch but suffered only a dislocation and minor injuries. County court members traveled to Grasvelli Thursday to inspect a proposed road route in the area.
Washington dispatch reports anger at the Wilson administration over revoking Civil War veterans from the Washington City post office. Representative Julian Kahn of California cites living veterans’ hardships and urges continued public service for aging ex-soldiers while lamenting savings from their discharge. A Porto Rico note adds a separate item about a model house built by Juncos ninth graders for the insular fair grounds.
A damaged release describes a man’s recovery from lung trouble and securing life or health insurance after illness. It notes that two insurers accepted him after treatment and references a Brooklyn address and a physician’s opinions on his condition.
An ad for 8 S S 8 purports to purify blood and quickly improve skin tone and vigor. It claims immediate recovery, benefits to pimples and nervous fatigue, and urges readers to buy a bottle from drug stores and write to the company for advice.
A Maspeth mother describes her baby’s severe eczema and constant itching. After trying multiple remedies, she praises Saxo Salve and Saxo Soup, noting relief once the products were used. Stone and Mercer Drugists in Clarkeburg West Virginia are cited for the remedies.
Notice describes a trustee sale of a deed for land in Starkeburg, Harrison County, with lay out of lots on Seventh Street, commencing at a stake near lot No 22, between Willian Trewman and others. It lists terms of sale: one third cash, balance on twelve months note with security, and mentions trustees Bryan Tompleman and the Consolidated Telephone Company of West Virginia seeking franchise approval.
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