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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1915
Page
3
Milford area notices describe a four room and bath home finished in oak with a 70 by 120 foot lot priced at 990. A six room and bath home finished in oak on a 60 by 120 foot lot is listed at 3160 with terms of one down and the balance later.
Fragmentary OCR notes show county population at about seventy five with uncertainty and a claim that a majority of prisoners are rand orkers. The text is garbled and lacks clear nouns or events to confirm.
Jewish observances mark two holy days with services noted in the article. Rosh Hashanah begins the year 675 in the Jewish calendar, followed by Yom Kippur ten days later, with introspection and atonement emphasized in temple services and trumpet blasts per Leviticus.
Special excursions will run over all Baltimore and Ohio lines to serve the Central West Virginia Fair on August 31 to September 3 at the new fair grounds. Extra trains and coaches will handle crowds. Trolley cars from Monongahela Valley Traction and Fairmont will provide direct service to the fair grounds.
Sheriff Stout requests a published correction of race times from the 2:10 pace at Fairmont Friday. The fifth heat time was misreported. the last heat should be 2 14 1 4 with Birdonasa winning the stake event of 31 00 and taking the first two heats in 2 09 1 4.
Enrique Billa and James Stewart are jailed for ten days each on county roads for stealing a ride on a train in local railroad yards. Magistrate T G Nicewarner imposed the sentences Saturday night in default of fines and costs of five dollars. J H Douglas of Baltimore and Ohio police arrested them ashore time earlier for the act of stealing a side on a train.
Magistrate Edward Kidd Saturday dismissed the case of Garrett of Davisson's Run charged by Charles Gawthron with violating the automobile law. The charge alleged Garrett failed to give a warning of an approaching automobile, with unclear details from the damaged text.
Mrs Marriam Gordon aged 59 widow of Samuel W Gordon died at 6 45 pm Saturday at her home 408 Clay Street from heart trouble She had been ill for some time and recently returned from Sycamore Creek She was born August 2 1868 in Glarksburg and married W Gordon April 27 1892 Their daughter Helen Arusla Gordon survives along with several Hoff and related relatives Funeral services will be held at 408 Clay Street Monday afternoon conducted by Rev G D Smith of the First Methodist Episcopal Church with burial in Odd Fellows cemetery
Billie Owens of Greater sesisy shows previews a week of attractions on West Main and Pike streets, featuring fourteen paid acts including trained animals, The Twenty-in One side show, The Devil's Chimney, and El Ferris wheel. The bill includes The Tango Girls, athletic events, Blondin on the high wire, and Prof. Blamco's Royal Italian band with two daily performances.
Tyler county Journal reports visitors Col. Joe Rucey of Clarksburg J B Finney of Parkersburg John M McConnell of Moundsville and Dr A T Gismire of Wheeling called in Tyler County on business tied to extending the Clarksburg Northern railroad Their excursion traced Middle Island and McElroy creeks to Shirley where the line might run if extended to Clarksburg The party aims to court investment and push the project forward hoping for success.
Genteel shop reveals remodeling and new lines of hats and ready to wear clothes alongside its tailor made garments. Customers are invited to inspect the enlarged, updated premises. A group including Ernest A. Rider and others depart for a ten day outing from Clarksburg to Oldfield bridge near Cunningham in Hardy County by train and car. Governor Hattela grants a pardon to G B Campbell of McDowell County, pending release and future good conduct.
George A. Murray of the Queen theatre received a telegram from the Southern Beauties Musical Comedy Company at Ironton announcing three new performers have joined the troupe, increasing the cast from ten to thirteen. The company, to appear all next week at the Odeon, has enjoyed strong business with packed houses in Trenton last week.
A cautious note reports that Governor Hatfield and Attorney General Lilly will deliver speeches during the Putnam county fair in Winfield in September. The attorney general is slated for the principal address on September 45 while Governor Hatfield will speak as address of the day on September 16. The county court awarded a contract Saturday for building a projected theatre and related works at a site along the West Fork river.
A telephone report from Davisson Saturday night asks deputies be sent to arrest Glen Harber for running amuck with a gun and shooting through a window at John Sharp's residence. Sheriff Stout, noting no one injured, urges a sworn warrant if anyone seeks Harber's arrest.
Charles Leonard was saved from serious injury when a car struck him on West Pike Street near Methorell Street. Police Sergeant Tracy and Patrolman D. McCloud rushed him to the station as witnesses described a dark, shaded curb scene. The driver faced drunkenness charges in police court amid reports of railroad and public safety concerns.
A farewell handkerchief shower honors Mr and Mrs Florence Botts at the Gribble home in Wallace Aug 28. They plan a move to Oklahoma in a few days. Music celebrated the sociable evening as friends bid a safe journey. Several local residents attended and others visiting returned home.
The Nieuwe Helderam Courant tallies 40 245 killed wounded and missing in a Prussian casualty list from No 302 to No 209. It cites total Prussian losses up to August 24 at 1 740 838 killed wounded and missing, with additional figures from Allied cavalry Saxon and naval units.
Frank A. Keelan received a war medal from Secretary of War Garri son for gallant service in Cuba and Puerto Rico during the Spanish American War. The ceremony highlighted service sleeve insignia for police officers and listed members involved in adopting the new braid.
Jay Reefer returns from Erie for state convention duties. William F. Dunkin visits from Bridgeport. Gunningham and Robert Daniels tour Parerabure on business. Clarence Gilbert and family back from Parkersburg with relatives. Mrs. Luthringer hosts Luthringer relatives and grandson Clarente Johnson. Mrs. C. S. Blount visits sister in Lee Street. Beall from Burnsville on business. W. A. McKeny and W. H. Field visit. Arthur Swager visiting his parents after earlier NYC work. D. T. Malcolm travels to see daughter Mrs. S. Halderman. Shields returns from Fairmont to see Dickerson family. Mrs. M. Fosenheim visits daughter Mrs. Cohen in Grafton. H. Feltner returns from Martineburgh to see father. Ellis P. Prost, Huntington, attends as business visitor. F. D. Kester here from Bridgeport. Norman Atlen's bootlegging case set for Tuesday after witnesses’ absence delay.
The Polish books committee in Warsaw reports a vote to allocate five million rubles for Polish language school books. The German authorities have granted permission to import materials, while factions accuse German military and civil authorities of seizing public goods and occupying government buildings in Galicia and surrounding areas.
A report from Washington Aug. miral Boush states two pontoons designed to raise the F-4 submarine have been constructed. They raised the vessel to the surface with delays, as teams continued work to recover the sunken wreck and bring the debris to shore for inspection.
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