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Newspaper

The Sunday Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1915

Page

3

Real Estate Graselli Property Seeks Cash Sale

Four room coinage with state root om lot 37 by 100 feet. Good well at rear. Price $550 cash. Property rents for $5 per month.

Grasselli

Group Six Bankers Program Ready at West Virginia fairgrounds

The Group Six Bankers plan a Friday session at the new fair grounds, with Nos. 231 and 222 data, 900 dollars for both items, and 275 dollars for others. The program includes a 3:00 p.m. meeting called to order by the president, prayer by Rev. Bird Mitchell of Clarksburg, welcome address by Barrison County banker G Smith, a response by Lo Keener, committee reports, and discussions on future work and advisory actions, followed by addresses and music from Group Six.

Civb West Virginia Axssoc Ati Ami Bird Mitchell Clarksburg Barrison

Northview corner lots and Hartland cottages for sale

Corner lots Nos 19 and 20 on Horner Avenue priced at 1050 for both with small down, terms of one two and years. Five room cottage on lot 40 by 120 feet finished in oak and neatly papered priced 2400 with easy payments or cash. Hartland seven room house on lot 40 by 120 feet priced 2200 with 31,000 cash and balance in one to two years.

Northview Corner Horner Avenue Hartland

Linko Baseball Narrowly Triumphs Bridgeport at Union Park

Industrial defeats Bridgeport 5 to 4 with Aubry Sturcher’s ninth inning home run securing the win. Marriages, relocations, and local notes from Clarksburg Morgantown and Bulltown appear, including Ida Herndes and Sylvester Dennison wedding, Mrs. Ackerson’s visit, and community happenings.

Industrial Linko Bridgeport Union Park Aubry Sturcher Ida Herndes Braxton County Sylvester Dennison Bulltown First Methodist Episcopal Church Clarksburg Dennison Merce Birs J. M Queen Industrisl

Blind man earns living by touch after railroad blast

In Wisconsin near Milwaukee seven years ago John Gibson, now 21, lost both legs in a blasting accident. He works at the Transcient hotel in Belfort washing windows and scrubbing floors, using a tactile method and mental measures to perform tasks. The hotel proprietor notes Gibson works as well as any able porter.

Wis Milwaukee John Gibson Transcient Belfot Gibson Bilwaukee

Clay Street Home For Sale At 4350 Offer Terms

A high class model home on Clay Street offered for sale at 4350 dollars. The property is described as a long and beautiful street residence with terms available. Contact Glenn B. Waters for details.

Clay Street

Weston residents applaud Bryan resignation letter

Editors debate Exponent coverage as Weston voters sign a June 9 1914 letter praising W J Bryan for resigning in protest against entangling the nation in war. About 250 Weston voters endorsed the act in a vote noted as the largest ever cast. The Telegram accuses the Exponent of not publishing these facts and calls for their print.

The Telegram Exponent Wilson Vorins Weston WJ. Bryan W. Va W. J. Bryan Woodrow Wilson

McDonald Held Over Bootlegging Charge in Marion

Marion county officials notified Fairmont authorities Saturday night that Benjamin McDonald was arrested there and is wanted on bootlegging indictments. A deputy will transfer him to the local jail Monday morning, reasons for the Fairmont arrest unclear but described as a minor offense.

Marion County Sheriff's Office Fairmont Benjamin McDonald MacDonald Lavine Marion McDonald Harrison County Depuy

Prohibition Arrest At Bell Building Stand

Erming Senagila, proprietor of a North Fourth street soft drink stand in the Bell building, was arrested Saturday evening and jailed to await trial in criminal court on a charge of selling intoxicants in violation of the prohibition law. Indicted by the grand jury. J. H Tenney, deputy state commissioner of prohibition, made the arrest.

Erming Senagila Bell Building North Fourth Street Srand J. H Tenney Prohibition

Dairymen of County Organize Association

An enthusiastic gathering of county dairymen formed the Harrison County Dairymen's Association to improve pricing and marketing conditions. Officers elected were Claude Woe Gore president Jefferson D. Bassil vice president Stanley Hell secretary and HK. Stout treasurer. An executive committee and by laws were chosen and printed. A special meeting was set for Tuesday June 29 in the court house.

Harrison County Dairymen’s Association Claude Wo Gore Clarksburg Jefferson D. Bassil Lost Creek Stanley Hell Rosemont HK. Stout Clarketure J & Supler CL. Bond

Hog Company Forms to Operate in Randolph County

The West Virginia Hoe Company of Clarisburg has been chartered with a capital of 5000 dollars and all stock sold. It leases 3500 acres of virgin forest near Mabie from Davis Collieries for thirty years and plans to stock 100 pure bred sows. Twelve miles of fence will be erected immediately, with sixty more miles later to enclose the property. Officers are W. L. Umburn president, W. H Cole secretary treasurer, J. J. Keim manager. board members are John Craig, Rock Bell, and Fred Thompson, all residents of Clarisburg.

West Virginia Hoe Company Mabie Randolph County Davis Colleries Company W. L. Umburn W. H Cole J. J. Keim John Craig Rock Bell Fred Thompson ATL Clarisburg

New Hospital to Be Built by Dr Mason in Clarksburg

Plans announce Dr Mason will build a modern flu proof hospital on Mechanic Street near the current Kessler facility. The four story brick building, 40 by 76 feet, will house offices, sterilizing rooms, and patient rooms on two upper floors with kitchens and toilets. Cost estimated at 50 000 to 75 000 dollars. occupancy hoped by fall.

Clarksburg Harrison County SM Mason Mises Mason Kessler Hospital A. W. Showaiter

Swisher Arrested For Running Past Streetcar Passengers

W E Swisher of Weston was arrested by city police Saturday night on a charge of driving his automobile past a streetcar while passengers were disembarking. At police headquarters he posted bonds of six dollars and sixty cents. The alleged offense is described in the report.

W.E. Swisher Weston

Man plants corn along Fairmont Main Street

June 12 report from Fairmont describes an unidentified man who sowed corn along Main Street before paving. Bystander said it was a joke while officials debated legal actions and potential damage suits if the stunt delayed roadwork and traffic. Local groups warned of ridicule if corn sprouts block traffic.

Fairmont Justice of the Peace Leigh Fleming Musgrove Jamacy Chamber of ‘Commerce Businss Men's Association Thie

Acquitted Mount Clare bootleggers face jury verdict

Alfonso Qdochowiski and Benjamin Brebick were acquitted in Magistrate W E Starcher s court after a late Saturday trial for violating the prohibition law. Constable Wiz Stout had charged them with transporting seven gallons of whiskey in suitcases from a railroad train, but evidence did not show they were acting for others or that they sought personal gain.

Alfonso Qdochowiski Benjamin Brebick Mount Clare Wiz Stout W. E. Starcher

Farmers Meetings Across Eagle District This Summer

County agent W D Zinn announces a series of farmer conferences at Dols Wy Va Tané on May 15 at 1 PM Wyatt June 15 at 2 PM Loumberport June 17 at 2 PM and a limited summer visit. A Mareato Club meeting for members will be held in the Waldo hotel parlors Monday at 7 PM with all members urged to attend.

Eagle District Dols W_Va Tané Wyatt W. Va Jane M- Loumberport W.va W. D. Zinn Mareato Club Waldo Hotel

Pythians Call Members to Memorial Service

Glarksbars Ledee No 39 Knights of Pythias and Sisters urged to assemble at the Pythian ball on Third street Sunday afternoon June 13 at 7 o clock for the annual memorial services of the order. An address by Judee will honor deceased members.

Glarksbars Ledee Knights of Pythias Pythian Third Street Judee Niersensvarsaerm Stes Oaene

Oil and gas drilling advances in West Virginia fields

Oil and Gas Development News reports activity in eastern fields as operators delay major searches, pursuing selective drilling due to market mood. Numerous tests in Lewis, Roane, Pleasants, Doddridge, and other counties show a mix of gassers and producers. Cabot and Hope Natural Gas lead multiple sands with several wells progressing toward completion.

West Courthouse District Lewis County Reserve Gas Company Taylor Hope Natural Gas J- E. Turner Spring Creek Spencer Roane Carter of Company C. W. West Berea Union Pleasants County Ampleby Greensrier Dodiridgs County Philadelphia Far Sadler William Sadler Hugh Garrett Harrison County Grass Rum Oil and Gas Company Tigmp Turketman Hope Satural Gas Company Biram Watter Ernest Randolph Flinderation Tenmile Diswict Arthur Shes Noon ClimarGes Company Atkinson Buckeye Greenbrier Doddridge County Hope Natural Gas Company Sanford Sutton Farm Braxton County Salt Lick Philadelph Thomas Cannelly E. J) Posey The Hope” Natural Gas Company MA Ritter Ouch Posey featherbark-creek_ Murphy Ritchie County Duim Laurel Run Roane County GL -Cabot Judas Scott Ln- Curtis Pe ‘L Cabot Margaret J. Crissipi

Window Glass Affairs Are Briefly Reviewed

Pittsburg notes summarize the window glass industry with multiple plants in various states. Geneva Glass Company in Geneva New York rebuilt after a recent fire. Reading’s Division and Weiskopf in Reading, Pennsylvania operate two banks with Curtiss machines. Star Glass Medford New Jersey aims to run through late June. Eldred Pennsylvania plans to rebuild the Kerwin factory. Industrial Glass Lancaster Pennsylvania adds three new twist blow shops. Lockport Glass Company in Lockport continues steady operations. Caney Kansas plans a summer overhaul for extended run. E F Reed Rochester Indiana runs at peak capacity with most workers on full time. Turner Brothers No 7 closed recently, Terra Haute Indiana unchanged. Clyde Glass Works in Clyde Ohio averages four half weeks. Crescent Bottle in SidouslD Pa operates with minimal layoffs. Federated Company’s day during rescue of a bather highlighted. glass makers held a meeting in Columbus Colorado. preparations for Belgian Relief festival in Point Marion Pa. Pan-American conference attendees visit Jeannette American Window Glass plant. Schram Glass in Hillsboro damaged by fire.

Pittsburg Geneva, Glase Company Geneva Weiskopf Glass’ Company Reading Double Tims Star Glass Company Medford N. Ji Eldred Lockport Glass: Company Connelly, Glass Caney, Kan E. F. Reed Glass Company Rochester Turner Brox Terra “Hire Ind Clyde Glass Works Clyde Wand Plant Winde Glass Manufac Colimbus Point Marion Flint Columbus Demurreraree Natonmal Window Glass Judge Bell Clearfield County Pan-American Commercial Conference Jeannette American Winslow Glass Company Schram Glass Bram Company Hillsbror

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Bankers M. A. Neels George Pl Early American Sheet & Tin Plate Company Howard Post Geal General Tinsuersce William Ackersom Morgantown C. L. Nutter A. M. Hammond Ona Allen Folsom D. C. Bennet Dent Hycock Bessier Hospital Samuel Chancer Michael Ridgeway Chestnut Street Drs. HU Crammit Gladys Golden Visting Rose Wasner Edna Nutter of the Baptist Harch Arbutus Park Miss Notter Glenn B. Waters Bryan Dairymen of County Organize Association Court House C. W. Gore Mechanic Street Darens Swisher Are Mt. Clare NPRES Union Dentists W. Pike St Bell Home Oil and Gas Development Acest News of Virginia Newby Consolidated: Oil Company Price Farm Moore's Run Clarkistrict Harrison Eliicreek Hope Naturall Gas Company Southern Farm West Fork Newport Lawrence Rniter Caster Brothers Pike Township Perry County Ralph Brothers Newman Farm Evans City Butler County Ps Bivers and Company Three Myers and Company By the Glassworker Wwe Amd Brown’s
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