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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1914
Page
14
Real Estate notes advertise Colonial Heights and Glen Elk properties with prices from 1 600 to 2 750. Listings include Virginia Avenue and Highland Park lots with terms, plus a five room cottage in Mealeley Heights and fire insurance offerings from established companies.
A cryptic notice from Gandy Provision Co. warns that they will dress and draw poultry at the time of killing all their fowls, urging readers to note the difference in taste. The brief message appears opposite the Goff Building and references the company’s opposition or stance regarding poultry processing.
The undersigned Frank Abruzzino of Shinton engages in general store business. On Wednesday May 37 1914 he will apply to the Circuit Court of Harrison County in regular session for a state license to carry a revolver in Clarksburg.
Republicans argue West Virginia Democrats are weaker than their own party, citing patronage discontent and factional rifts. They predict Charleston meetings may reveal strength, vacancies to file, and possible resignation of Robert Bernholm as looming shifts shape the campaign outlook.
At Fort Blackmore Virginia Jesse Beckley shot and killed Henry Hurris after a heated argument. Hurris allegedly pulled a pistol and shot Beckley, killing him instantly. both men leave families. The cases are held for grand jury. In Charleston Charles Adkins a Postmaster has bond set for making false entries in his post office account.
A large audience attended Bridgeport eighth grade commencement on Monday evening. The program featured well rendered numbers and two songs by pupils. Graduates include Beulah Golden Vera Haddock Lee Skidmore Lucille Martin Anna Withers Pal McDonald Christine Young Roxie Payne Hilda Pell Erwin Withers John Fitzhugh Dessel Williams Paul Sheets. Guests included Mrs HB Aull and Mrs Bondamin Wright with local hosts.
Department of Agriculture crop experts emphasize timely cultivation to boost yields. They advise starting immediately after planting, with two subsequent cultivations using weeders or harrows. For corn and cotton, diagonal passes followed by right angles, at 45 degrees, optimize weed control and soil readiness for chopping or thinning. The weeder suits loose soils. the section barrow works best on clay. Early cultivation reduces grasses and weeds and increases planted area per day.
In Mount Clare ML May 18 Rev Satterfield filled the Methodist Protestant pulpit while Rev Vincent preached at McWhorter and Mt Clare, with Pastor Workman away at Huntington. Sunday schools prosper, attendance has doubled, and Beulah McNemar of Keyser is billed for an evening entertainment. Local notices mention frosts delaying fruit growth, W M Morris attending the Grand Army encampment in Monndéville, and relatives visiting or returning home among area residents.
The April license report shows fifty seven marriage permits and 247.11 dollars from miscellaneous licenses. Marriage licenses issued to William H. Jones and Edna M Broderink and to Charles W. Britton and Mary A. Riggs. In circuit court Tuesday a dismissal order was entered in the Ohio Cut Stone Company versus James Cain case, on agreement reached.
Citizens of Keyser demand a new rural route in Mineral County measured at twenty four miles as shown on a submitted map Representative Sutherland handles the petition and visited the pension bureau for Mrs John W Sterritt of Farmington Germany has sixty towns employing women as policewomen
Mrs Zinn hosts a cordial gathering of LE club members in honor of daughter Mrs Guy Zinn who will soon move to Baltimore Md. Guests included Mrs Arnett Mr C L Flowers Mrs Carter and many others. Mitchell Day of Maundaville to address Home Mission work at First Methodist Piock Church Thursday evening. A Queen Esther Circle to be formed. Clarksburg Eagles initiates Thomas H Burke with a social. A.C. Ash travels to Parkersburg for business. Miss Esther Marts returns from a health trip after appendicitis operation. Camden Devericks moves family back to Broad Oak from Charles Town.
Patton Simms was sentenced by Justice T G Nicewarner to seven days on county roads and fined one dollar for being drunk at the railroad station. He was arrested by Captain J M Campbell of the railroad detective force.
Acting Police Sergeant George a hat section shot and killed a dog described as supposedly mad early this morning on Lee street. The dog did not bite people or other dogs though it allegedly attempted to bite several children.
Washington May 1 Representative Moss reports a half‑way promise from postal and hotel interests that a postal car will be added to Train No 706 from Parkersburg to Pittsburg at Graa, and return as No 703 from Pittsburg at 1 90 p m daily. The delay stems from the Baltimore and Ohio Reflux Company inability to furnish a mail apartment car until after June 1.
Joseph Tibbetts of Beryl, a Spanish American War veteran, dies before government recognition of his service. A relief pension bill, introduced by Representative Sutherland, passed the House weeks ago but awaits Senate action.
The circuit court heard Dillon L. Swick's damage suit against 4 D Barsel on Tuesday alleging wrongful arrest on a fake charge of abusing leggings. The case proceeds as the court weighs claims for damages related to the incident.
Miss Mary Czaplicka to head a Siberia science expedition to be sent by the University of Oxford. The party consists mainly of English members under her guidance. The report also notes Bosnia's population ratio of four trade unionists per thousand.
Mrs J D Wolfe visits Shinaston and Clarkaburg relatives and returns home Saturday. A newborn son for Mr and Mrs Bowler is reported. Mother and child are doing well. A local game against Salem was not played as Salem failed to appear, the team declaring the forfeit.
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