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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1916
Page
3
The store markets the latest furniture with merit, offered at city prices not charged by large centers. New pieces are showcased today, warranting immediate interest and available for viewing now.
Fragmentary text describes lighter performance and broad suitability across sizes. Ambiguous wording references improvements over an older model and general consumer advantages without specific specifications or dates.
The piece discusses Mother's Day origins credited to Anna Jarvis and the Mother's Day International Association. It notes the day as a time to honor mothers with affection and messages, and mentions related community efforts and a reward notice at Preston Street.
A five room cottage with bath pantry wardrobes and oak finish on a 40 by 120 foot lot is offered for a quick sale at 2100 dollars on favorable terms. The property remains untitled as new and unoccupied.
Western Union offers telegraphic banks decorated with Mother’s Day imagery. The display, labeled Mother’s Day, invites sending a greeting by day letter or short telegraph. Emblem of the day is the white carnation, urged as a tribute to all mothers nationwide.
Grand jurors are drawn to report for duty in the criminal court on Wednesday, June 7. Names listed include R. J. Scheer, Roy Martin, A. D. Davindon, Dani Underwood, Lato Dunkin, W. D. Baten, Hansell Robinson, Thomas J. McKinley, E. Bennett, Orlando Swiger, C. O. Ogden, Arthur Rheets, Charles C. Keery, Claude Popper, Joshua E. Smith, and Herschel Rabinaon. The term begins Tuesday, June 6, but the panel will not report on the first day due to the primary election.
Archia A Crawford Kant and Ore captain remains in grave condition after a Tuesday night injury at St Marys hospital. He showed slight improvement Tuesday afternoon but worsened Saturday. doctors fear recovery without major changes.
A princely sum of 72728 dollars was distributed Saturday by the Commen dation Con Company to miners and other employees in the region for work done in the last two weeks of April. Independent operators paid their men equally or more. Coal shipments to the lake trade were heavy with some to tidewater, and the prospect looks good for a busy period in the mines.
Prances McDonald, William McDonald, and Benjamin McDonald were arrested Saturday afternoon at Union Heights by John H. Tenney and a county officer and jailed awaiting trial before a magistrate. The cases stem from a family quarrel with charges including shooting and malicious damage to Mrs Metonald’s dwelling. Michele Saguilino, Haywood resident, announced run for governor and senator on the Republican ticket filing petitions to place his name on the primary ballot.
C P Morgan a night watchman for Hutchinson Coal seeks a license to carry a revolver. He will apply to the circuit court of Harrison county West Virginia at the court home on May 24, 1916. Residence Erie West Virginia. The notice is dated May 13 1948.
A garbled proclamation from Governor Henry D. Hattie designates Sunday May 14 as Mother’s Day in West Virginia. The text honors motherhood, calls for state-wide tribute in churches homes and organizations, and urges communities to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and remembrance of maternal lineage.
Dart M Morrin of Moehinle Trent charged with violating city code after multiple trips up and down a street in front of a residence. Police found a bottle of whiskey near Morrin, who was observed pacing and carrying items, leading to a court hearing on the whiskey charge.
Mrs Mary Blaqbolli Hurany longtime city resident died Saturday night after a long illness. Born in Clarkeburg Virginia now West Virginia September 13 1920 she married William I Thutney in 1852 who preceded her in death. She was a member of the Mathonnt Episcopal church South and survived by a sister Mrs Margaret Hursey and a niece Mrs J Ward Russell with whom she lived. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 at the residence of her niece and burial will be in the Odi Fellows cemetery.
May 13 1910 Salem reports closing week of term with plans for sermons graduation exercises and concerts. The district will host May festival eighth grade promotions high school class day and commencement at college auditorium. Notables include Judge Homer H Woods delivering the commencement address and a large wrap of student names and a community concert benefiting local school groups.
Gideon Ead Sloan West Virginia Gold Secretary of the Gideon Band, based in Huntington, arrives in Clarksburg seeking to meet the murder of Clarksburg Council No. 28 United Commercial Travelers and other interested. Thanks to Waldo hotel manager Mr Wooddon, a sixth floor assembly room is set for Sunday afternoon at 2:39 for a committee meeting attended by traveling men to hear Mr Stinan.
Dan Roy of Henrik won after a fight with Ar Kis Edgell in Glen Wk Boturay. Roy’s skull wound proved fatal in appearance but he survived after medical treatment. Edgell admitted striking with a hottie. Both men, reportedly rented by Omear Foltz, face mayoral police court proceedings. Probate of Mary A. Preston’s will listed multiple bequests.
Tay L Strother is presented as a highly educated candidate for Harrison County prosecuting attorney. The narrative highlights his extensive schooling from Buckhannon to Yale, bar admission in 1911, practice in the county, and a strong reputation for integrity and legal knowledge.
The item records several movements and health updates. Jem travels from Chandlers Ohio to Pennsylvania then to join Mr. Globone in Toose where Hart plays in the tad river on Nelda My. Mrs. Charles Waller leaves for Washington after representing Lincoln Fulippers at the West Virginia Labor convention. Clinton Donk, a longtime local pioneer, is reported critically ill with hoped for recovery. Mim Furl Meredith and daughter Erelyn Agnes return home after four weeks visiting Morgantown.
The report notes the House session ends at 2 26 p m until Monday with a conference committee backing an army reorganization bill to establish a regular army of 206 000 peace strength and a national guard of 420 000. Debates on a rural credit bill proceed amid adjournment into Monday. A separate arrest records Glenn Williams charged with disorderly conduct on Clay Street after a domestic incident.
Sunday police court notes reveal a large appropriation by the Arkentime government to finance a campaign against locusts. The effort focuses on propagating Parmaite of the tweets as part of the pest control program.
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