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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1914
Page
3
A compact note on how real estate has long served as the foundation of wealth, reflecting trends, property value shifts, and investment patterns seen in past markets. The piece emphasizes land, ownership, and capital accumulation shaping economic fortunes.
John A Keenan aged 25, secretary and treasurer of Clarks-Dury Pottery Company, died suddenly at his home 117 Linden Avenue at 4 o clock Saturday night of acute indigestion. He was a popular young man, survived by parents, four brothers and four sisters. He attended St Joseph's Academy and Christian Brothers College. He was a Catholic, and a member of Clarksburg Lodge Elks and St Mary's Club. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
A local notice describes a property with confusing text about larke dance, locations, and a payment plan. It mentions a price of 1000 dollars, a balance of 4200, and a reference to rent and a person named Tonnln howe. The fragmentary item implies a housing or lease context with payment terms.
An irregular notice notes that a civic project on East Main Street is being prepared this week. It mentions a proposed building or market operation, a named person Art Wilwell, and a bid amount around 1100 dollars. The fragmentary text cites potential costs and timing, with bets on rare fruit items and a savings angle.
A December 9 gathering at the Wheeling Board of Trade assembly room will feature A Viquesney and H L Kirk delivering welcomes. Senator Marshall will respond. Minutes, president’s address, memberships, and committees to be announced. Speakers include Prof A B Brooks, Price, and H W Smith on forest laws and deer woods.
London dispatch from Nov 24 cites Russian army headquarters noting huge Turkish casualties in recent Caucasus battles. Twenty-Eighth and Twenty-Ninth divisions nearly wiped out, Eighty-Eighth regiment destroyed, Fourth division commander killed, Thirty-Third division commander deserted. Turkish commander in chief orders disbanding of Kurds as work deemed unsatisfactory.
From Maastricht reports to Herbert Hoover, 48 eminent Belgians in hunger stricken districts threaten violence over food as relief supplies run short. In Antwerp suburbs, famine persists. refugees say residents rely on aid and suffer privation when distributions pause. Louvain refugees describe conditions as worse, with people starving amid ruins.
J A Foreman of the Virginia Debt Commission received notice of a December 17 meeting in Charleston where important matters will be considered. T Harrix, secretary of the somilgston, returns from Thanksgiving to help prepare an alphabetically arranged index for the case record as called by Special Master Littlefield. Harris and Smith contest for senate clerkship with Harris claiming strong backing. Miss Glass of Columbus, visiting sister Mrs Osman Swart, has returned home.
Nov 28 report from Dr JjoA Mes Donat editor of Wie Toronto Globe states that a secret gathering of about 600 Germans in Sah Prav deco May 20 191% discussed long prepared war plans. Dr McDonald recalls an indisputable authority claiming a retired Prussian general warned the United States in 1130 of the detailed attack scheme.
Buffalo November 28 extraordinary precautions guard Niagara frontier against possible raid by German sympathizers. A permanent guard of thirty men stationed at Fort Erie opposite Buffalo and the river front patrolled day and night by 509 to 600 members of the Home Guards regiment. Automobiles and motorcycles used by patrol units.
In Huntington on November 28, courts report over 1.14 million dollars in demanded sums through 163 suits in circuit court this year. Through November there were 448 total suits, including 118 divorces, 168 chancery cases, 78 trespass on the case, and 85 assumpsit actions, the largest docket in county history. Notable actions include Carroll Hardware Co vs A B Buskirk for 200000 dollars and Callahan v. Hyman and Doolittle for 100000 dollars. The October term saw hundreds of cases tried, signaling a record docket for Cabell County.
The first year's trial of prison labor in West Virginia has saved the state more than $100,000, according to officials. The program aims to reduce costs in state operations by utilizing inmate labor.
The Breslau and her sister ship Goeben, active in the Black Sea engagement, were sold to Turkey by Germany to prevent capture by the allies. They reportedly retain German officers and crews despite transfer.
The article reports state prison gangs kept in the field through winter with 20 prisoners building 20 miles of macadam in Berkeley and 25 miles of earth road elsewhere. It notes reduced jail populations since prohibition took effect and cites cost savings from convict labor versus citizen labor, including $1,000 per mile prior costs.
The December issues feature extensive Christmas content across The Designer and Pictorial Review. Articles include The Old Fashioned Wife by Sophie Kerr Underwood, Christmas fiction by Kathleen Morris and Jane Temple Carson, and numerous special departments on winter fashion, holiday cookery, gift ideas, and home-making tips.
Nov. 28 report notes Lt Gandral Ferdinand Waynkorf, born 1851, commanded a German infantry division in a Russian Poland field clash. He earned the Croix? for exceptional bravery after leading a decisive transCSon assault. The article highlights his posthumous recognition and origins in the empire.
Notre Dame’s standout quarterback Hichentaub gains consideration for a mythical All American team after impressive play. He draws praise for leadership and clutch performances, positioning him among top college athletes this season.
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