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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1915
Page
3
Ambiguous listing offers basement ideal for ant rooms and a low price on a corner lot at 82,500 with a chance to own. It mentions $20 per month rent and a $2,200 or $12,000 figure mixed in unclear, urging quick action since the property owner does not reside there and repairs are needed.
An alien resident of Industrial, Biscego Bilotta, was fined 26 dollars plus costs after a Saturday night conviction in Magistrate T. Griswearner’s court for hunting near the suburb. Bilotta, prosecuted by deputy warden T. D. Weed of New Fair Grounds, violated section nineteen of the revised game fish and forestry law prohibiting non citizens from hunting or possessing farms for such purposes. The case marks the first of its kind before local magistrates under the revised law.
Card of thanks from Mr and Mrs Thomas Smith and family thanking friends for kindness after the death of their daughter and sister Florence, and for the flowers sent.
No store is better than the goods it sells. Our Store is a good place to buy good goods reasonable. Everything we sell is the best we can buy, and if we sell meats a little cheaper than some offer stores, don't blame us, but put it on the other fellow. Our prices ought to win, your trade. Come in that we may show you, then it's up to you.
Harrison County Lander School convention program outlines sessions at Mathddise Episcopal church Shinnaton on Tuesday and Wednesday August 17 1000 social session enrollment delegates hymn service prayers and organizational talks led by Rev. A J C Hond Turner Allsup Arnold Garrett Band Stead Morrison and others with reports and officer elections. Also notes the Republican national committee proxy to Davis Elkins and list of state committee members sending votes to Secretary Bernhelm.
Adjoining the Industrial bridge with prices set to double in six months due to the new street pavement to be started this week.
Large crowd gathers as Lost Creek residents confront over discarded railroad cross ties. Ered Douglas seeks possession with $200 value claimed. T Burner said ties given freely for hauling. Douglas and Kennedy families dispute amid lengthy hearing. magistrate reserves ruling for Monday.
J. G. Shay launches the Home Advocate to boost home industries and curb mail order impact. The initial Cameron edition highlights local commerce, community development, and future issues for West Virginia towns, with plans to expand to other communities and states.
The Hon William T Phillips of New York will deliver the annual memorial address at Clarksburg on Sunday December 5. Phillips is a prominent New York Elks member, ex exalted ruler, district deputy, and trustee. He is recommended by Arthur C Moreland and Samuel R Bentley as a speaker of high order and ability.
Elizabeth Ables, 16, ran away from home in Weeton last Friday and spent time away from her mother until Saturday afternoon when she returned with Officer Sherman. Police headquarters noted the missing girl and later confirmed her identity.
Mattie Smith and Viola Wilfong were arrested for foritering in the streets and released Saturday afternoon after furnishing cash bonds of six fifty. Police officers Shaban and McCloud arrested them on mayoral order. Trials were set for this morning in police court.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a bailiff or deputy sheriff named Conley near the courthouse. The account mentions trespass concerns and possible wire selling, with garbled phrases and unclear context about the location in front of the court house. The truncated text limits precise details.
New York August 7 stock trading showed a broad decline on light volume as demand waned and pressure grew. Railroads weakened first, then the entire list followed. War stocks bore the brunt though some gains appeared in Crucible Steel General Motors and Willys Overland before a mixed rest. Bethlehem Steel was steadier but slipped overall. A coal miner, John Marigovich, faced fraud charges after an alleged scheme to obtain board and lodging, with a hearing set for Monday.
Six men funded an eighty cent gift to Police Officer O D McCloud during a craps game in Traders alley. The officer found the money behind after a pursuit. He will return the funds to the rightful owners if they come to headquarters and claim them.
Nathan Laseing, a clerk at a West Pike Street clothing shop, was arrested Saturday night after allegedly stealing $15 in change from a customer. He was held for a Monday hearing in Magistrate Jackson Carter's court following a warrant by Gus Cortus of the tin plate plant.
The tentative Methodist Episcopal annual conference program at Parkersburg runs September 21 to 26 with Bishop Lars Cranston presiding. A large statewide attendance is expected as ministers and lay delegates gather for worship, business sessions, and missionary services conducted by prominent church leaders from Ohio, Tennessee, and beyond.
Deputy state liquor inspectors arrested four men at a local railroad station for possessing contraband liquor. They seized whiskey and beer, said to be in quantities larger than labels indicated, and jailed all four as hearings were set for Monday before the county court.
Police raided an apartment house Saturday night arresting four people including two women. They allegedly possessed cash and were taken before H. Gordon in police court for appearance Monday evening. Squad lieutenant Syanete Howe led the operation amid a tense scene.
Fragmentary notice notes John Gray, a porter from St Charlett reteprant, travels to Wheelime connected to his brother’s debt. Limited readable details indicate payment actions at a home in Whesle.
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