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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1916
Page
3
Prepare for the new season with porch chairs and a table. Explore simmer furniture bargains and labor-saving kitchen pieces to cut work in half. Hoosier Kitchen Cabinets promise fewer trips and easier meals.
All members are urged to attend a 7:30 PM Regula meeting at Moose Hall Secon Street. A social event is planned for a future date with arrangements to be finalized by RBarrali Bernetus and WH.
Ailing debate over the rivers and harbors bill continues as Senator Kenya, who opposed the measure earlier, resumes speaking after extended session. Senator Sherman and Senator Kenyon prepare a minority report while the Iowa senator yields the floor amid uncertain support.
Mrs Mary Ann Preston died Sunday after a long illness. The funeral was held Tuesday at 2:00 pm from her residence with Rev J W Ayres of Simpson Creek Baptist Church officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. A large gathering attended. Flowers honored her memory with selections by local singers and Ella Bendant at the organ. Pallbearers listed, with out-of-town relatives from Gratton Pruntytown Clarksburg.
The death of Jane Maiietta of Ohio is reported after police say a fainting spell led to a fatal collar suffocation in a hotel room. He formerly led the Interstate Young Men's Christian Association and served regions including West Virginia Maryland New Jersey and Washington DC. He was about 50 and once lived in Clarksburg West Virginia.
Washington May 11. The Gullo bill to further regulate railroad workers hours was favorably reported to the House by the Interstate Commerce Committee. It prohibits railroads from keeping any employee on duty longer than sixteen consecutive hours and requires at least ten consecutive hours off before resuming work.
May 11. Women gathered with picketing strikers at the McCormick Road of the International Harvester CompanyWednesday in an effort to calm strikers who were returning to work. Several fights were broken up by the police after arrests were made.
Paris newspapers hail the American note to Germany as a masterstroke of diplomacy. The Petit Parisien says Emperor William faces a trap and must either accept the note or risk a rupture with serious German consequences.
The text argues larger tasks require stronger mental and physical effort and that proper nutrition is essential. It notes grain-based minerals stored in nature are needed but often missing from ordinary diets to keep both mind and body fit.
The advertisement asserts that Grape-Nuts is made from whole wheat and malted barley providing rich nourishment. It emphasizes minerals crucial for building brain nerve and muscle strength.
ACY BARDER and partners Hardesty and Flanigan plan upgrades at their Tradera Barber Shop on West Pike Street east of the Waldo Hotel. Hardesty will run the Tradera shop while Flanigan takes charge of the Palace shop as both locations receive a thoroughly modern makeover.
W S Johnson of Mount Hope, famed as Histol THI for leading the anti weapon law, visited the city from Rikidi after two weeks in the Second congressional district aiding Georgy M. Bonora for Congress. He-eyed a Republican nomination for late treasurer Antho, confident of nomination and election. He is described as a man of exemplary ability and an ideal treasurer candidate.
The general conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church adopted a resolution on Wednesday calling for a law prohibiting the sale and manufacture of intoxicating liquors. The proposal was referred after criticism and a debated phrase was removed.
The Farmers Bank of Rhimston sues John N. Lucan and others on a $500 note. Sale was confirmed in that case. Dunkin versus Amanda Lodges et al continued for a dower tract. Davisson versus Chittam dismissed. Ford's case against the county court for $67.80 for constable fees. City employer fined for arresting 15 persons. judgment for $2. Estella Dolan authorized to sell undivided interest of her wards in a Wolf Summit lot.
London reports Wenley Frost of Queenstown confirms via telegram to the American embassy that no Americans were aboard the Gymrie. Frost notes no warning was given, the vessel was unarmed, weather rough, and crew evacuated between 1:20 a.m. and p.m.
Albert Shaffer must post a 100 dollar bond to keep the peace for six months after threats against his wits. Samuel Blair, held by Magistrate Nicewarner on a place of bad repute charge with 500 bail, remains jailed. Florence Male Minnie Mallos released. Howard C Jenkins fled. T W Robey files for Sardis district comptroller race. Berlin reports two French balloons landed near Hanover with three officers aboard. British casualty total for April reaches 91,162 with war toll at 2,822,079 since start.
The Baptist Youth Couple’s Unel Lon held their regular monthly peers ing Monday evening with an interesting program. Attendees included Cecila Smvll and L. A. Stark among others. Wade Candatter was a guest of his brother PD Le Collindiffar returning from Iehwond. Several local residents noted accidents and visits, including a runouring incident at the Shinnaton garage and various townspeople attending court or social events.
London dates report the Marquis of Crown announcing in the House of Lords that Baron Whin horns resigned as lord lieutenant of Ireland after a discussion.
Advertisement claims Chamberlain's ointment provides relief from chronic rheumatism and offers pain relief worthy of its cost. It asserts the product is obtainable everywhere and invites readers to try it.
According to reports from Soutari Albania, the people have voted to unanimously suspend the custom of blood vengeance for a month. Blood feuds have largely been criminalized in Albania as a restraint on violence.
Ratick Ther, Charlen Rarick, former owner of an unnamed studio, now active in Paterson, heads one of the city’s leading studios. The Knights of Columbus council election, once set for Thursday night, is postponed to Thursday May 18.
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