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Newspaper

The Sunday Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1916

Page

3

Congressman Moss Dies in Atlantic City At 2:30 P M

Congressman Hunter H. Moss of Parkersburg dies after a several month illness in Atlantic City. He served as prosecuting attorney and judge before being elected to the Sixty-fifth Congress. Born May 26 1874 he was survived by his wife Anna Ambler three children and his sister Mrs Charles H Alexander. His funeral will be held in Parkersburg Monday at 4 PM.

Hunter H. Moss Parkersburg Charles B. Alexander Atlantic City Unter Holmes Moss Hunter Holmes Moss Fiest National Bank West Virginia University Morgantown Moss Howws Fourth Judicial Circuit West Virginia John M. Hamilton Anna Ambler Parkernburg Sir Yives Charles H. Alexander Progressive Party Congress Emi

Wallet Lost on Street With 1800 In Cash

J W Roberts a contractor lost a wallet containing 1800 in cash on Saturday night while en route from his home at 822 Mechante Street to the bank. His attempts to recover the wallet failed. he reported the loss to the police after tracing his route from Traders Alley to Third and West Main Street. No trace of the wallet was found by authorities or Roberts.

Mechante Street J. W. Roberts Toberta Roberts Traders Alley Third West Main Paltec

Bland Elected New President at Parkerburg Meeting

Bland is elected as new president in Parkerburg amid tributes to his late death, with his widow and family present. The article notes his prominence in church and social circles, his law practice, and roles in the House and Senate committees. A funeral service will be held in Parkersburg and a West Virginia delegation attends. Officers for the new year include President George We Bland and several department heads and missionaries.

Addveus K. A. Armatrong T. Harding George We Bland Woos Nannly Laws Blas Grace Rodgers Miak Plorency Lynch Julia Lester EB. B. ‘Turner A. A. Cather C. c Tuidenour W. H. Fo M.D. Garrison

New Auto Company Formed in GlenLy Garage Area

A new auto company named GlenLy Garage Company was organized in Clarksburg with J. M. Shields J. T. Miller of Fairmont and Cheater Davis as principals. They plan to operate a garage in Fairmont and Clarksburg, handle Marathon tires, offer a full line of accessories, repair services, and secure agencies including the Pouns y car. The headquarters will be on Glen Ell in Clark Street near the depot and hotels.

Chuksburg J. M. Shields J. T. Miller Fairmont Cheater Davis Clarksburg Copany Glen Ly Gerage Company Miller Ree Marathon Tre Glen Ell Clark Street

Stealey Realty opens second addition at Stor Iny Volehts

The Stealey Realty Company's second addition to Stor Iny Volehts opened with forty eight lots offered Saturday. Many buyers visited and praised the location, prices, and terms. The hillside site sits west of West End Land Company's second addition with views of Clarksburg top business blocks and Stealey Heights.

Stealey Realty Company West End Land Company Clarksburg Stealey Heights

Homecoming for Akron couple John W Dataon

The article notes that Mr and Mrs John W Dataon of Akron Ohio plan to return here to establish their home. Mrs Dinon Ima has arrived and is visiting at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs 1 Wagner of South Cheatnut. Mr Delaom will arrive Tuesday.

Mra John W. Dataon Akron Dinon Ima Wiready Wagner South Cheatnut Hirvel Delaom

Hemstitching Service Offered at Clarksburg Shop

Sing MagiRine Co announces ready to hemstitch on its hematiteh ing machine in Clarksburg. Experienced operator handles work by piece or yard at reasonable prices. Special prices on hand embroidered chiffon waists and dresses. Any pattern can be worked out. Prompt service for rush orders.

Clarksburg Attenton Magirine CO

Free Band Concerts at Norwood Park Draw Crowd

Norwood Park offers free concerts by Harvey Gregory's Firat segment band and motion circuits. Admission is free to the public as a weekly event with special music at the dance hall each night. The park notes new benches and plans to open gates to families, while a Sunday baseball gym is canceled due to local attorney objections.

Harvey Gregory Firat Segiment Norwood Park Ovary Clarkae Burg Flanigan Han Edmund Denham Dentin Clarksburg

Arrest of Swiger for suspected bootlegging near Lumberport

Hasl Swiger, previously sentenced to two months on the county roads and fined for bootlegging, was arrested Saturday at his home under a caping and jailed. A new bootlegging charge is reported to have been filed. Deputy Lace Wolfe and special officer John Biers made the arrest.

Hasl] Swiger Lumberport Sheri Lace Wolfe John Biers

Michigan National Guard’s Thirty-second Regiment Enroute

The Thirty-second Regiment of the Michigan National Guard entrained for the border in mid July. The unit, believed bound for El Paso, includes fifty officers and 1,220 men departing the state.

Grayting Michigan National Guard el Paso

Prohibition Party Aims Million Dollar Campaign

Prohibition leaders arriving in St Paul announce a plan for a $1,000,000 campaign to boost the Prohibition party in November. Dr. Raleigh Colvin of New York says the effort could challenge Republicans and Democrats as women gain voting power and defectors from the Progressive party lean toward the Prohibition movement. The shift signals a historic expansion of the party’s political influence.

New York America Colvin Progressive Party Prohibition Party

Marriage Licenses Issued and Rejections Recorded

Andrew J. Micharda and Nellie C. Lantz along with Doracy G. Stewart and Nanale I received marriage licenses while two couples were refused certificates Saturday afternoon for being under age.

Andrew J. Micharda Nellie C. Lantz Doracy G. Stewart Nanale I AEC

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