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Newspaper

The Sunday Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1915

Page

3

HABILAND Five room ho on large Tot 92x110 feet

Real estate brief describes a finished five room house on a 92 by 110 foot lot near paved street with a chicken coop and a water well. Rent set at 10 dollars monthly with value increase potential. Cash price listed as 1600. Also notes Habiland area parcels and Daisy Street Broad Oaks lot 42 by 149 feet in a residential section near paving, with urging to act quickly for a bargain.

Habiland Stealey Heights Daisy Street Broad Oaks

Bankruptcy suit filed against Grafton Bank president

Creditors have filed an involuntary bankruptcy against Charles A. Durbin, president of the Grafton Bank of Grafton. The lease is referred to referee C. E. Wyckoff in Gratton for further hearings, with no assets or liabilities listed at filing. The first hearing date has not been set.

United States District ‘Court Charles A. Durbin Grafton Bank of Grafton C. EB. Wyckoff Gratton

Boy Born At Home Of Union Dentists Firm

Dr. A Lee McKibben of the Union dentists welcomes a son at his home mother and baby are doing nicely both parents with the firm. Also a notice to shippers from Monongahela Valley Traction Company outlining daily express car departures and station delivery deadlines for Mannington Fairview Weston and intermediate points with quick service and reasonable rates.

A. Lee McKibben Union Dentists Traction Company Clarksburg Grasselli O'Neil Mt. Clare Weston Shinuston Fairmont Fairview Farmington Mannington Monongahela Valley Traction Company

Hats Offer Unbeatable Value Says Buyer Feedback

A shopper endorses the hats as the best and most legitimate value seen, praising price and quality in strong terms. The comment highlights exceptional value and trustworthy product presentation.

Three More Seek Damages In Suits Involving Railroad

Multiple lawsuits filed in federal court target the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company after an automobile crash at Point Marion Pennsylvania. Charles Cummings died when the train struck the crossing vehicle. heirs and injured parties seek sums of 10 000 30 000 and 30 000 dollars with additional claim for 50 000 filed by Nancy Maxwell as administratrix. The cases involve Lost Creek Harrison County residents and a Clarksburg attorney among the plaintiffs.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company United States District ‘Court Point Marion Harrison County James A. Cummngs Lost Creek Charles Cummings Aaron Wiver Clarksburg George J. Watson Nancy Maxwell Tsasca Maxwell Pittsburgh

Cross-Examination in Pittsburg Over Rates Appeal

George W Ratcliffe treasurer of the Manufacturers Light and Heat Company faced cross examination by Frank W Nesbitt for the public service commission of West Vrem a. The hearing before SW Wardenvort federal master on the companys rate appeal occupied both sessions today. Ratcliffe’s examination will end in a second session tomorrow with adjournment set for September 27 to a venue not yet decided. Testimony focused on kas production by companies affiliated with the Manufacturers Light and Heat Company.

Pittsburg George W. Ratcliffe Manufacturers Light and Heat Company Frank W. Nesbitt Public Service Commission of West iVrema SW. Waridervort Light Company Ratcliffe

Memorial services of Clarksburg orders in Rosemont today

Memorial observances of Clarksburg Council No 30 Junior Order of United American Mechanics and Stonewall Council No Daughters of America will be at Bailey Methodist Episcopal Church Rosemont. Members travel by train at 10:85 a m and arrive at 11 o clock. They proceed to the cemetery for graves decoration and ritual services. Dinner on grounds followed by program including odes prayers hymns sermons and benediction.

Clarksburg Bailey Methodist Episcopal Church Rosemont Clarkshore Council Bailey Brown Council United American Mechanics Daughters of America Emma Milstead Wildwood

Tire Men Visit Clarksburg to Promote United States Tires

A three man factory team under H E Hopwood is in Clarksburg to visit automobile owners and demonstrate tire merits. They will address tire industry questions and seek to talk with drivers not achieving expected mileage from United States plain chain or nobby thread tires. This year’s tires are claimed to be better than ever with many reports of eight to ten thousand miles.

United States Tire Company H. E. Hopwood Clarksburg United States

Escaped Convict Bowed Back to County Road Gang

ESCAPED CONVICT Carl Bowman a county prisoner escaped from the county road crew working on the Bridgeport pike Saturday and was captured about a half hour later by Carson Wine guard and returned to the road gang. A warrant was sworn out for him in Magistrate Jackson V. Carters court Saturday evening and he will be arraigned for a hearing at 7 30 o clock Wednesday evening.

Carl Bowman Bridgeport Pike Carson Wine, & Guard Jackson V. Carter

Marriage licenses issued to Walker Stevens and Jackson VanHorn

Marriage licenses have been issued to Russell B. Walker and Delia M Stevens and to Clifton W. Jackson and Katherine VanHorn as listed in the public records.

Russell B. Walker Delia M Stevens Clifton W. Jackson Katherine VanHorn

Glen Elk couple dismissed in liquor sale warrant case

Mr and Mrs Richard Allen were dismissed after state motion in Magistrate William Be Starcher s court following arraignment on charges of selling whiskey in their Rosen Shine flats Glen Elk They were arrested earlier on a warrant sworn by J H Tenney deputy state prohibition officer Dink Gray and Chauncey Gordon, jailed as witnesses, were released.

Richard Allen Wiliam BE Starcher’s Court Rosenshine Glen Elk J. H. Tenney Prohibition Dink Gray Chauncey Gordon

Glass Industry Briefly Reviews Shutdowns and Plans

Pittsburg notice reviews glass factory statuses across states. Smethport Charleston Crescent plants expected to close. Glenshaw in N J remains until August 1 if funds hold. D C Jenkins Kokomo idled for tank repairs, Cicero on two week vacation, No.2 closed July 5. Cart-Lowery Westport operates end of July. Travis Clarksburg restarted June 29 with Weston workers. Gray and Sons Fails Creek plans to double tank capacity and add a continuous tank. Buck Baltimore to close July 3 for repairs, reopens next season. Kervin glass Eldred negotiations optimistic.

Pittsburg Smethport Charleston Crescent Swedesboro N. J Glenshaw Glass Company D. C. Jenkins Glass, Company Kokomo Ind Cicero Cart-Lowery. Glass Company Westport Travis Clarksburg Wva Weston Gray and Sons Glass Company Fails Creek Buck Glass Company Baltimore

Post Accused of Hiring Witnesses in Whiskey Case

Accused of hiring witnesses to lie in a whiskey selling case against Richard and Dora Allen, C. R Post was arrested Saturday night by Deputy Lace Wolfs and released on $500 bond. Magistrate Starcher set further appearance. warrant issued by Magistrate Starcher on information from Chancey Gordon and Dinkey Gray. The Allens, charged with unlawful whiskey selling at Rosenshine flats, Glen Elk, were dismissed on prosecuting attorney’s motion.

Richard Dora Allen C. R Post Lace Wolfs Jackson V. Carter William H. Starcher Post Starcher A. J. Findlay Chancey Gordon Dinkey Gray Allens J. H. Tenney Prohibition Rosenshine Flats Glen Elk

Charters Issued For West Virginia Firms

Secretary of the state grants charters to Chipola Valley Realty Company Gauley Bridge focused in Florida with 5000 capital and four incorporators FE H Miller R H Miller Leona S Warren Viola E Warren J L Pauley Company Charleston capital 10000 incorporators J L Pauley Thomas A Pauley John A Field J C Lawson R J Glass, plus Shinnston Furniture and Undertaking Company Shinnston capital 50000 with Lee Boggess S Polo F W Sturm Martin Goodwin Paul Tetrick as incorporators.

Charleston Chipola Valley Realty Company Gauley Bridge W Va Florida Capital FE. H. Miller R. H Miller Leona S. Warren Viola E. Warren Hinton W. Va Thomas A. Pauley John A. Field J.C. Lawson R. J. Glass W- Va Shinnston Furniture and Undertaking Company Shiunston Lee Boggess S. Polo F. W. Sturm Martin Goodwin Paul. Tetrick

Pyles Case Vows New Trial After Guilty Verdict

The defense will argue Tuesday to set aside the verdict in the Gora and Min Pyles case. Judge Fortney will hear the motion that followed a last week postponement due to counsel absence. The couple were tried together for the murder of Pyles' brother and were found guilty of second degree murder. Senter was not pronounced.

Kingwoor Gora Min Pyles Fortney Pyles Senter

Coal Trade Boostes District Prosperity

Reports show coal mining performing well in the district with strong pay totals. The article notes optimism for next Saturday and highlights trade gains across the city and surrounding areas.

Cheity Rai

Declaration parody adopted by hoboes group in Boston

A July Fourth declaration denounces the U S government. The International Brotherhood Welfare Association, hoboes’ group in Boston, adopted the statement and singed a parody of America’s national anthem threatening to ask what has been done for the people.

United States International Brotherhood Welfare Association Boston

Bell company issues new July directory for Central District

The Central District Telephone Company known as the Bell company distribuirs the July issue of its directory for the district. Each directory lists subscribers on exchanges in the county and shows toll stations not tied to any exchange. It advises consulting the new site before calls due to changes in call numbers and highlights second page general information as a new feature. If your directory misses delivery, notify the telephone office.

Central District Telephone Company The Bell Company

Fist Fight Sparks Court Warrants At Fair Grounds

Orland Davis and Homer Squires quarreled Saturday at the fair grounds and fought. Each filed assault and battery warrants in Magistrate Jackson V. Carter's court. Squires showed a black eye. Hearings set for 1:30 Tuesday evening. Both released on personal recognizance.

Orland Davis Homer Squires Fair Grounds Jackson V.carter Squires

Vast West Virginia oil and gas gushers dominate regional markets

The week closed amid extraordinary gas finds in Evans City Butler County and Versailles Township Allegheny County near East McKeesport with several giants testing new fields. Major companies search every lot for gas while a monster gasser on the Spiegel lot in Versailles challenges control. Derrick replacements and high-pressure operations frame the risks as owners resist sales. New wells in Evans City and other counties promise extended production in the coming days.

Evans City Butler County Wasseriin Versailles Allegheny County McKeesport Honas West Virelle Erme Keystone Big Moses Gasser Tyler County West Virginia Yivans City New Gusher McSweeney and Eves Wildwood Orr Resul Uni

Frances Thoma s funeral services noted

Funeral services were held for Mrs Frances Thoma s, who died Saturday. The obituary notes her daughter Mrs Ides Robinson and references a recent burial in Benl. The fragmentary text indicates a funeral notice published in the local paper.

Frances Ides Robinson

Archbishop Qui Chicago and Buffalo priest to archbishop

A historical overview traces Archbishop Qui Chicago from priestly ordination in 1879 to archbishop in 1903. It details his Buffalo pastorates, vicar-general duties after Bishop Ryan’s death, and leadership over a large diocese with hundreds of institutions. It also notes his work in education and Church extension, including parishes, boards, and organizational efforts across the Rockford diocese.

Uisal Brothers Niagara Uniye St. Jose College Butuilo University of Bra Australia Rome College of Propaganda Cardingt United States Ates West St. Joseph's, Cadrat Buffalo N. X Stiridset’s Cchurch Ryan Longshoremen’s Union Quigiey Chicago Patrick Reshanda Jaskumin Healy Canis

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