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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1915

Page

13

Ground struck by unidentified items near Lor 401120 feet

Fragmentary OCR text describes a property or street scene in Indiana with references to Jets, Freice for both 350, and Baker Avenue. Mentions Waccantors Nos 321-822 and Stealey Heights with alley details. Details are unclear but indicate a local ground or street incident with costs or values.

FAI Waccantors Indiana Mrente Nice Level Jets Freice Stealey Heights Baker Avenue

Traction Company Daily Express Cars Run From Clarksburg

Notice announces Monongahela Valley Traction Company express cars leaving Clarksburg for Grasselli, OzXei Mt. Clare, Weston, Shinnston, Fairmont, Fairview, Farmington, Mannington, and intermediate points daily except Sunday. Shipments for Mannington and nearby points due at station by 9:00 a.m.. Fairview area by 11:00 a.m.. Weston area by 12:00 p.m. Fast service, reasonable rates, careful handling emphasized.

Traction Company Clarksburg Grasselli OzXei Mt. Clare Weston Shinnston Fairmont Fairview Farmington Manington Mannington Cere Monongahela Valley

Many Horses Entered for Independence Day Races

A July 5 Independence Day celebration at the ten fair grounds will feature many fast horses. D. Parr fields Gaswill in the 2:18 pace, Lord Talbott in the 2 it, and Britton Hanks in the pace, with J. W. Thorne entering Prince in the green pace. Six to eight starters expected per race and further entries forthcoming this week. The famous stewed pig Tate arrives in Clarksburg from Webster county, a restive porker likely to create excitement when released on the fair grounds.

D. Parr Gaswill Lord Talbott Britton Hanks J. W. Thorne Prince Tate Clarksburg Webster County

Bass in baptism shirt pockets spawns church tale

In Marlinton June 29 Rev Joseph Johnson believes he did not break fish and game laws after catching two one pound bass during a river baptism. Amid multiple dunkings a cold fish slid into his trousers, rose to the belt line, and rested in his shirt folds until the service ended. He later cooked the bass for dinner.

Marlinton Joseph Johnson

Encampment Set for Uniform Tank Knights in Pittsburg

General Charles A. Barlow directs 21 circulars to Uniform Tank Knights of Pythias statewide about the encampment at Camp Schenley, Pittsburg, Pa, August 1 to 21. Three states Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia will participate. The event, the largest in the region, features competitive drill and other attractions likely to draw members.

Charles A. Barlow Knights of

Rescue and Herbal Remedies Reported In Mountels Park

A note from Mountels Park Oklahoma praises Fruitola and Traxo for gallstone relief. The author credits the remedies with preventing a death and says the results were good, though the account is terse and fragmentary.

Mountels Park Oklahoms Ghee “Finca Laboratories Ben Bamsure

New Campaign Issue Drives Wets and Dr ys Debate in Illinois

In Springfield on June 29 a new wets versus drys campaign issue emerged as a bill proposed compensation for saloon keepers when law shut their shops. The measure would pay full stock, fixtures, and goodwill from public funds, intro­duced in both houses, but died in the senate committee and near death in the house. Proponents planned reintroduction in 1917, while opponents warned it would trap towns with revenue losses and costly closures.

Springfield State Assembly Senate Temperance Committee Allied Liquor Organizations Mayer Supreme Court of the United States

Dresden Adopts Vegetable Card System to Regulate Dried Goods

In June Dresden introduced a vegetable card system to regulate dried foods. Each resident may purchase one pound of dried vegetables monthly, including barley groats peas Manchurian and white beans, with the card controlling only these items.

Atocia Dresden

German casualty list names First Lieutenant Hein rich von Heinrichshafen

The latest German casualty list includes the name of First Lieutenant Hein rich von Heinrichshafen of St. Louis Missouri, killed May 13, amid reports from London dated June 29. The item notes several associates in races BEALIGN.

Bealign London Heinrich von Heinrichshafen St. Louis

Chamberlain's Liniment Praised for Rheumatic Relief

Mrs. Florence Slite of Wabash Indiana reports using Chamberlain's Liniment for sprains bruises and rheumatic pains with prompt relief. She highly recommends it in the highest terms and says it is readily available everywhere.

T Hare Chamberlain Florence Slite Wabash

German leaders forecast Roumania’s stance after Vienna talks

Dr von Bethmann Hollweg and Gottlieb von Jagow returned to Berlin from Vienna where they met Austrian Hungarian leaders. They are of the opinion Roumania will remain neutral in the current crisis as discussions with Austrian and Hungarian statesmen continue.

Roumania Omy Associtee Press BEAUX von Bethmann-Hollwer Gottleb Vom Jagow Berlin Vienna Austria-Huungary Ace

Head Wounded Soldiers Benefit From Metallic Skull Caps

Paris reports 13 percent of trench war injuries are head wounds. Dr Dentu and Dr Deuraigne urge metallic skull caps for protection. Among 55 soldiers treated, 42 without caps suffered fractures or scalp wounds. 13 with caps mostly avoided severe injury, prompting officer and surgeon support for varied sizes and fit.

Paris Dentu Deuraigne Deursigne

War weariness fades as Paris crowds shift

In Paris patriotic sentiment remains but military displays grow routine as Italy’s intervention spurs public interest again. Ambulances and limping soldiers draw fewer glances. country towns bustle with arrivals of aid and flowers while residents seek sweets and comfort. Marriage licenses issued to Hickman Demasters Lachapelle Gabbert Dennison Skinner.

Reece Paris Thes James G. Hickman Carrie Ademasters George Lachapelle Mary M. Gabbert Eppie Lee Dennison Ethel 5. Skinner

Wrestling Matches At Lincoln Disle Lawn Fete

Loyal Order of Moose hosts evening wrestling bouts starting at 8 15 o clock. A lawn fete will be held Wednesday evening at Rosco Jackson, at 760 West Pibel Street, invites color residents to attend.

Order of Moose Lincoln Rosco Jackson West Pibel Street

Social and Personal News From The City

Married at Flint 3. D. DiKelly and Guss Farrie of this city are mentioned. A variety of residents and visitors are listed, including Mr. and Mrs. Kelly, Dir. Snider, Miss Robimson, H. Hickman, SS G Coole, Gov. Kepler, Charles E. Rogers, Brooks Fleming, J. Wilkie Taylor, Moses E. Shaver, J. B. Haught, F. S. Wolett, L. J. Hanifan, Mrs. Charles W. Halterman, Edna M Reouzh, Miss Magdelene Clark, Wesley Glover, Miss Marjorie Harvey, Genius Paine.

Flint D. DiKelly Guss Farrie Mr. Kelly Snider Miss Robimson H. Hickman Satan G_ Coole Gov. Kepler Sistersville Charles E. Rogers Wheeling Brooks Fleming G. E. Peddicard KD. Bailey J. W. Ball Fairmont J. Wilkie Taylor Parkershore Moses E Pittsburg Magdelene Clark Bradford Pa Wesley Glover Mariet Marjorie Harvey Genius Paine Salem

Policeman McCloud Accused Of Rough Handling Of Citizen

Spectators say Policeman McCloud overstepped by grabbing William Fricker who was in the vestibule of his own business when the sidewalk incident occurred. Fricker, a reputable local resident, was not on the sidewalk and the action drew criticism of the officer’s conduct.

McCloud Willian Fricker Mir Fricker

Two Arrested After East Pike Street Raid

A man and a woman identified as John and Mary Doe were arrested in a police raid on two houses on East Pike Street Tate Monday night. They face charges of assembling for immoral purposes. The man posted a $10.50 cash bond and was released, while the woman remains jailed awaiting mayoral hearing. Headquarters staff questioned the pair about their names, sparking a brief exchange.

John Mary Doe East Pike Street Tate Gordon Tracy Doe Mary

Ginnell Accuses Britons Misconduct in War Question

London June 29 Reginald McKenna chancellor of the exchequer denounces a question by James Ginnell nationalist member for North Westmeath as scandalous and wholly false claiming it suggested British troops killed Germans after they laid down arms rather than taking them prisoner. Sir Arthur Clarkham asks MeeKama to urge U S government to intervene to correct the claim.

Jane London Reginald McKenna Exchequer House of Commons Lawrence Ginnell North Westneath Arthur Clarkham Mansfield Nottinghamshire MeeKama United Ginnell

Abolished Martinsburg Office To Transfer To Parkersburg

June 23 report that the internal revenue office at Martinsburg will be abolished July 1 and the business moved to the Parkersburg head office. The change will make residents of the eastern panhandle order stamps from Parkersburg, with monthly revenue about $11,090.

BEY'S BREWERY Bankruptcy Decree Filed in Pittsburgh Firm

A bankruptcy decree in the case of Frank Lo Richie of Pittsburgh, representing the band older, lists Beys Brewery as the debtor. The brewery was valued at about 200 thousand dollars with four years of operation and a 45 to 200 salary figure cited in the filing.

Tor Frank Lo Richie Pittsburg Bolt

Parsons Challenges Charleston In Fifteen Mile Motorcycle Race

Frank Parsons of Clarksbury and W. Hendrickson from Detroit have a fifteen mile motorcycle race challenge set for Independence Day at the fair grounds. The purse is $50, with heats and best two of three. Ours may bring a new Indian model to meet the challenge if available, and entrants from Pittsburg and Uniontown are expected.

J. G. Hendrickson Detroit Mich Clarks Bure Fair’ Grounds Mr. Ours Jilly Sas Hendrick Som Ours Pitt Uniontown Clarks— Uver

Auto collision injures driver on West Pike street

A westbound Despard street car struck Heinze and Companys auto near the Main street junction Tuesday at 11 am. Considerable damage to the automobile. Driver Livisey Laughery sustained bruises in the crash.

Despard Heinze and Companys West Pike Street Main, Street Livisey Laughery

Captain Schell Attacked Near Charleston Hotel

Charleston June 29 Captain I B Schell long known in West Virginia as a conductor between Charleston and Columbus was found at the foot of stairs to his room with a fractured leg. Police said he was assaulted and robbed. His condition is serious.

Charleston I. B. Schell Columbus

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