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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1915
Page
3
Bargain priced real estate listing for a five room house on a level lot close to streetcar routes and Owens Boulevard Factory. At 32 000 dollars, this offers strong value for buyers seeking quick appeal.
Eight room house with back pan try and basement on Milford Street. Nice level lot from 49 to 120 feet with alley in rear paved streets cement sidewalks handy to church, school and streetcar line. If you want a good property at a low price see this one.
Three small farms listed in Crawford Place subdivision with prices 1.00 1100 and 1.80 dollars. Terms show 20 down and 20 per month. No taxes no interest stated. An opportunity to grasp.
Washington May 1. Congressman Neely urged the Bureau of Fisheries to ship 200 bass from the Oral Fishnet Club of Clarkaburs West Virginia to stock Oral Lake in Oral West Virginia.
Local officials allege a counterfeit five dollar bill is being passed in the district and that a stick change artist arrived two days ago. The suspect has reportedly left a trail of dollars, exchanging for United States cash, while authorities seek to identify the guilty party. The bill is said to be hard to detect, nearly identical to the original, with slight length, wider white margins, and a serial number flaw.
Oasis town in May County Kentucky has been voted dry by an overwhelming majority of 4214. Blackberry precinct in Pike County, once hosting six saloons near the West Virginia line, gave a slight dry majority. Saloons shipped whiskey and beer up the Big Sand River in flat boats propelled by launches, one christened the Fred O Blue.
Stuart Hall, the Episcopal girls school at Staunton Virginia, will have a new principal next year after Miss Maria Pendleton Duval withdraws to open St Hilda s at Charles Town West Virginia. Miss Jane Carston Howard of Richmond leads the Stuart Hall faculty into the transition as new head.
Three youths escaped from the Weer Virgiia Indus School for Boys at Prammtoen. The school offers rewards of 5 each for capture. Subjects William Grarbill, Columbus Sarzon, and Fred Hoistin are described as 28 years old, about 140 pounds, around five feet six inches. They were last seen after escaping from a farm adjacent to the school, headed toward Clarksburg, with few clues and several eyewitness sightings.
Antonio Villa, brother of General Villa, died from wounds suffered in a brawl at Chihuahua City during a bull ring incident. Advices from Juarez report several killed and wounded as Villa attempted to quiet intoxicated soldiers. officials say there was no political significance.
Al Alexander Smith aged 21 of Century West Virginia stole a cheese from the Baltimore and Ohio railroad platform in Wheeling. He was found clawing into the cheese with his fingers and was jailed by Policeman Brinson who later bought him a meal out of his own pocket.
A Harrisburg report notes the House approved a mine inspection bill and a cooperative experiment station funding bill. The Senate finalized a fire marshal jurisdiction bill excluding Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. An $8.4 million highway department appropriation was cut from $8.5 million. Governor Brumbaugh’s delay on public service commission appointments and a tax inheritance bill veto threat were reported. A joint Senate and House commission was authorized to study city and township conditions with broad subpoena powers.
A fragment states an electric bell system has been installed in a brick building described as one to three stories high, indicating a simple early 20th century safety upgrade.
In Charleston on Sunday a shooting at Cabondal left John Williams and wife Stary Williams, both colored, severely wounded. Suspect Z Jie Rie, also colored, fled to the woods and has not yet been captured as Fayette County officers are notified. The couple was brought to Charleston general hospital in a Barlow ambulance and are in a critical condition.
From Boston May 19 dispatches report Captain W S Wood of the Lay- Jan Steamer Etonian saying his vessel diverted from Lusitania rescue after warnings of submarine attack. The Lusitania and City of Exeter and Narragansett had all received wireless pleas for help. Narragansett reportedly dodged a torpedo by feet, prompting a further warning.
Harrison county youth B Swiger, last heard from three years ago, has been located by the War Department with Congressman Neely. Swiger, a son of Mr and Mrs John L Swiger, was found at Fort Williams, Maine, where he enlisted as a private in the Army.
A clarification notes the Mrs Booth reported by Moonday's Telegram as arrested is not Lillian Booth. The corrected name given is Mrs Lillian Sooth of Glen Elk, correcting the earlier city police arrest notice.
The Farmington strike riot trial of Louis Urich ended with Judge Haymond overruling the motion for a two-man trial and sentencing Urich to life in the state penitentiary. It marks the twenty sixth life term for the murder of Constable W. Rigas during February riots. Court adjourned for the term this afternoon.
Huntington March 18 Under terms of an ordinance adopted by the board of commissioners Monday drivers must furnish a 5,000 bond and pay a $73 license fee to operate Fontes contracted service seven days a week. The measure is expected to eliminate the last six weeks of streetcar bus operation in the city.
The new $35,000 Tunnelton high school building is completed and set for dedication on May 24 and 25. The facility includes a complete laboratory, well stocked library, assembly room, auditorium, teachers’ rest rooms, superintendent’s office, and ample classrooms.
An advertisement touts Schiffman’s Concentrated Expectorant as swiftly relieving bronchitis and severe coughs. It claims guaranteed best remedy or money back, offered by 211 druggists.
The piece urges trying on a new style of suits described as cisitos form look alike rate models and notes they offer good values for first time wearers.
On May 19, Intransigent Socialists struck in Torin as a protest against war. Military authorities imposed severe measures to maintain order, tying up all transit. A following neutralist demonstration escalated into clashes with police and soldiers, with several shot. James Haskins, a colored Glen Elk resident, was jailed after Tuesday’s events. Chief Brooks faces whiskey selling charges as Haskins is described as “without” status and the case proceeds in court.
An official tasked BaltF mone and Onioons to prepare and implement summer uniforms for staff. The directive focuses on updating attire to suit warmer seasons and align with organizational standards.
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