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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1911
Page
9
Charleston May 2 The contest for the judgeship in the circuit extending Randolph and Warwick counties draws Governor and allies into a delay. Rumors say a public announcement may not occur, with settlement likely before the law goes into effect mid month. Both counties seek the honor of the residence of the new judge.
Nicol George E. Work reports April revenue collections decreased compared with the same month last year, showing a drop of 310,220.09. The April total this year reached 117,997.50, while the prior year’s April figure stood higher. Joy Washburn is identified at her home in Wotmt comfort.
The narrative describes a perilous river crossing with a boat carriage and a drift downstream. A couple survives the ordeal as one woman regains eyes and bids farewell to the woods. He carries her, then puts her on her feet with effort and moves toward safety.
Information reached Roundhouse New Martinsville. The Baltimore and Ohio intends to build a large roundhouse on the Short Line in the county and begin work soon. Freight traffic on the Short Line is heavy, prompting consideration of a double track to ease congestion and improve capacity.
Vance Sr a well known former manager in Mondagan assumes control of the Curry hotel in town succeeding Theda Follyhead who ran the hotel for eight years. Mr and Mrs Hollyhwad who aided in the hotel’s success have bought a farm and will move there soon. Vance has moved from Monongah to Maldon where two sons reside and Matthew returns to the hotel.
A freight engine No. 1232 hauling a caboose train derailed several cars while backing through a switch at Middleton, delaying traffic for hours. No injuries reported and only minor damage beyond the delay to track and approaches. Earlier, another train near the Kam End of the Fairmont yards derailed a car, blocking a switch for about an hour before service resumed.
May 2 Charleston report notes Edward Burdette Republican Sixth Ward councilman elected president of the bi partisan city policy group. O A Petty Republican newly elected board of affairs member presses for equal division of patronage previously controlled by Democrats. Weather and forecasts cited as impacting fruit growers with uncertain predictions.
A May 3 1551 notice promotes new hand-painted pottery suitable as a wedding gift. It highlights Vaset end Urus in Floral Landscape Conventional and Oriental designs with graceful shapes, varied attractive designs, and good color effects for discriminating shoppers.
Properties near the city are offered with water sewer and gas access. Improvements include brick sidewalks. The addition is being developed into a first class residence area with modern homes. Prospective buyers can select lots at original prices as contracts for new Colonial Heights homes proceed.
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