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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1915
Page
3
Real Estate notices describe Stealey Heights and Broad Oaks properties with eight rooms and basements, water wells, barns, and street access. Prices from 100 to 2100, with terms, plus Union Heights and Stealey Heights lots 40x120 to 40x170 feet, water sewerage gas electricity, and nearby amenities.
Mack Smith and Lena Cochran were fined 11.60 each or ten days on county roads after a police court hearing with Mayor G. H. Gordon. They lack funds and were given until morning to pay. if unpaid, a two week road stint follows. Arrests occurred at a First Street house Thursday night by Lt Whyte and Officers White and Jorce.
Col Slaughter of Dallas, reputedly the wealthiest Texan, has taken delivery of Packard's priciest motor carriage. He shuns trains, preferring a deluxe landau phaeton. The car includes French sah8 colored body trimmings, Spanish leather upholstery, washable seat covers, and extensive storage and comfort features.
The Wallace community bid farewell to the chapel car Her maid of Hope and Rev. Mr Newton and wife after a period of service. Residents recall his sermons as deeply influential and many children presented Mrs Newton with tokens of affection before the car’s returnto its next stop. A crowd gathered for a farewell dinner at Mr. Howard Ruskes with numerous local families listed among attendees.
At 11 o clock this morning at Christ Episcopal Church the Right Rev William L Gravatt Bishop co adjutor of the diocese of West Virginia will preach The Rev Charles B Mitchel rector will present a class of nearly tity candidates for confirmation There will be two full vested choirs reading special music Everyone is urged to attend.
The Havas Agency reports from Rome that King Victor Emmanuel signed a decree ordering general mobilization of Italy's land and sea forces. The action expands to all arms as the nation braces for imminent conflict.
Classified ad states 4850 the 7 White-Add TM lots with building restrictions. Claims locations are accessible by car every ten minutes and adjacent to a new unmacadamized pike to Fair Ground. Appeals to buyers for investment or two-home safety. requests prices and terms.
John Hargreaves a Queensland government official and civil engineer visits the Waldo hotel to study well drilling as preparations for artesian water well drilling in eastern Queensland. He notes long drilling depths 4500 to 5000 feet and casing progress. No oil indications in Queensland, but minor finds near New Guinea.
Nemesis Temple of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine readies its spring ceremonial in Parkersburg with a Crescent and Star insignia program. A business meeting at 3:15 pm will elect two representatives to the imperial council amid plans for a parade, auditorium ceremonies, and dinner and entertainment at surrounding venues.
Friday night crowds gathered for Hamilton Bay campaign events with 44 converts reported that day and 2035 total for the drive. At the final luncheon, reports from various teams showed 716 names proposed with many pledging to unite after meetings, and Dr Hamilton expressed pleasure at the progress and hope for greater awakening in Crestview.
Legislative notes indicate the bill in the House contains added items and increases the militia appropriation from 90000 to 119000 for the next two years. The changes appear among several inserted provisions discussed in committee plenary.
Fragmented report describes a shift from a Harrisons county infirmary overseer to operators of a Mason County New State farm. Mentions formation of a temporary city operation, planned regional integration across Brooke Hancock Ohio and related votes. Refers to omnibus revenue bills, church meetings, and a Hamilton company event with unclear dates and places.
Foreign trade advisers of the State Department clashed over how to handle American owned goods shipped from Germany via neutral ports. London reportedly extended the deadline for shipments to June 15, a concession seen by Britain as aiding the United States. Officials remained reticent on details while noting differences center on plan terms and legal interpretations of the order in council. Heavy rains disrupted Saturday travel with short Line trains affected at local stations.
A thoroughbred Poland China hog arrives in West Virginia, received by William E. Starcher after a quarantine delay. The eight month old, 302 pound boar from Millersburg Ohio, sired by Patser Defender, is hailed by county livestock raisers as among the finest seen. Starcher plans to raise a superior line at his Adamston farm, building on prior West Virginia Poland China stock.
Governess Miss Piaget, longtime resident of Clarksburg, plans to cross the Atlantic to be with her lover serving at the front. She will sail from New York to Havre, then travel across occupied France as transport allows, facing privations and risk of capture until reunion.
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