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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1915
Page
3
Real estate listing offers a chance to purchase a home at a reduced price. Details likely include price, location, and basic terms, with urgency for prospective buyers to inquire for more information and schedule a viewing.
The last house on Chestnut Street with a sight-room layout, bath, large rooms, and quality papering in good repair. Newly painted, with a good lot in a favorable neighborhood.
Sale ad offers a house at $2,250 with reasonable terms. The seller questions how one could build the house for the asked price and emphasizes affordability. No further details on location or features are provided.
Real estate note describing four good lots in Colonial Heights addition on Seventh Street. Compact property teaser suitable for a local newspaper card.
Advert says $300 each on easy payments with $1 down and balance by monthly payments. It urges quick action and claims affordability and prompt delivery.
Howard Post reports that Little Miss Mary E. Zell, visiting her grandparents Mr and Miss J A Jerkins of Virginia Street, returned home Saturday. Her aunt Miss Mary Jenkins accompanied her to Unison town Pa, spent the day with Ker and Mrs W S Bowman, pastor of the Second Presbyterian church, and rode home on the Pittsburg flyer Saturday night.
Mr and Mrs Fred M Xing of Wheeling are visiting in the city. They were married last October. She is the daughter of Sam Hayes, internal revenue collector for the state. The tale of elopement features their marriage.
Shipping schedule notes Mannington and intermediate points with deliveries at station by 7 a.m. Sunday excluded. Fairview and intermediate points receive quick service at reasonable rates. Shipments handled by Monongatela Valley Track Line Company.
Jonas Hopkins of Universi Baltimore presides as physicians from Clarkshoros and eight central and northern West Virginia counties gather for a joint meeting of the Harrison County Medical Society and the Clarksburg Academy of Medicine at the Waldo hotel. Dr Futcher will lead talks on recent medical research and related subjects. The program opens at 8:30 with a banquet to follow in the Waldo dining hall.
Salem College resumes weekly lectures led by William H. Kendrick of Morgantown on agricultural teaching through boys clubs. Next week Rev. Hittenhouse of Cairo speaks on church life, with talks scheduled Tuesday through Thursday at 106 Clock. Other notes include a Salem woman featured in Physical Culture magazine and updates on staff, residents, and a new Universal Supply Company charter filing for a cooperative grocery and real estate venture.
Officers McClouil and Simms seized a suitcase at West Pike and Fourth Street containing eight gallons of whiskey and a dozen bottles of beer. It was taken to police headquarters for safekeeping awaiting a claimant. No charges were filed against the owner at the time.
A large gathering of Masons including an escort from Clarksburg will attend the corner stone laying of the new Baptist church at Shinnston on Wednesday. Rev. Dr. W. Taylor of the city’s First Baptist Church will speak. The corner stone will be laid by William T. Ice II of Phillippi, grand master of the West Virginia Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. Other officers expected include Judge Charles W. Lynch, T. Walker Henner, Charles D. Sturm, and EK Stout. All members of the local commandery are asked to be at the Masonic temple Wednesday afternoon in full uniform. party departs on the 1:30 interurban car.
Charles BH Smith of 336 Lee Street a well known salesman has formed a connection with the AB Fullerton Insurance Agency and is now in a position to write all kinds of insurance with several companies involved.
A regional real estate firm promotes upscale residences and large lots, listing ten premium air improvements among its portfolio. The dealer stresses quality over quantity and invites buyers to judge the offerings against competing properties.
Mars Victor L. Gilpin and his wife Frerk L. Grove report their daughter sustained a wrist fracture in a Saturday night automobile mishap on Stesler Street. Both Mr Gilpin and John J. Dolan were in separate cars that met while passing in the same direction. the girl was thrown from the Gilpin vehicle. No blame assigned. Mrs Gilpin treated at hospital and sent home.
William Keefe aged 35 a Fast End resident died after a six months illness of heart enlargement in a local hospital Saturday evening. He worked in the coal business for many years and held positions at mines in Harrison and adjoining counties. Survived by four brothers and two sisters Mrs William Mulheran and Miss Warried Keefe residents of the city. He belonged to Grafton lodge and Woodmen of the World. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
Pittsburgh daily notes strong glass production across multiple plants in Grahan Glass at Evansville and Smethport Glass. Upgrades include gas producers and larger tanks. Brockwayville continues steady operation since September with good runs. Graham Glass laid on automobiles for managers to reward service.
The Warne Undertaking Company in Clarkst? who offers modern embalming rooms with uniform ceilings and sanitary design, two large robe rooms with twelve caskets, and a lattice‑barred rear room for equipment. Charles S. Warne, president, 32 years in the business, leads a rapidly growing firm backed by Nathan Stoley, a longtime local undertaker. The article lauds their business principles, reliability, and calls for liberal patronage.
Yale blanked Harvard 4 to 0 in the final game of the season at Ebbets Field. Way limited the Crimson to three hits, all in the first two innings. Yale played flawless defense the rest of the game, stifling any Harvard scoring attempts.
In Cherieston, Dr J Bird announced plans to preach at the First Methodist Episcopal Church tonight. Another notice indicated a second venue or time, causing some confusion about the service location.
At the Navy War College opening, Secretary Daniels urged American naval officers to shed outdated theories and adopt lessons from the great war in Europe. He praised expanded personnel, training, and expertise while noting Congress may approve a requested budget increase.
Plans advance for a Woman's Christian Temperance Union Institute to be held Thursday evening featuring programs and punch. Local president urges attendance at the New Fair, with details on venue and schedule.
In a March trial at Union Park grounds the judge weighed Melvin Stunt’s case as Farrel faced a death linked to Will Corbin. Farrell argued self defense while the court considered motions to set aside verdict and grant a new trial as a juror debate continued into Friday.
Porter Post notes Baltimore arrival for a Sunday with local kin. Hepzbah Lyon attends a Sunday event. William Moore of Fairmont West Virginian visits from Fairmont. Ried, secretary of state, returns to Charleston. Zinn and other agricultural agents attend a statewide conference. Huricane visits briefly. Mrs Weredich of Salem visits the city. B D Douglas of Elkins on business. J M Johnson of Wheelersburg stays in the city. Charles Bishop of Morgantown visits. H A Vidal arrives from Wheeling.
Becker brother of Joseph Becker and manager of the Public Market arrives from St Louis. He is surprised by Clarksburg progress and will help at the Public Market for a time. He says the market compares favorably with those in larger cities.
A large delegation from Glarksbury Council No 72 Knights of Columbus is traveling to Elmsh today for the major degrees. Seven touring cars carry members who left early this morning for Randolph County metropolis and surrounding states.
In SLL, Pa, June 76, the obituary notes the death of a preacher known for founding and editing the Chantauquen Masses magazine for twenty two years, with his son Vincent among those found to mourn the loss.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a woman accused appeared in magistrates court with delays or adjournments noted. The item references hearings, a court setting, and ongoing legal action involving the defendant.
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