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Newspaper

The Sunday Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1915

Page

3

Fractured OCR Real Estate Fragment Shows Curio Address List

A damaged OCR snippet lists several real estate fragments including a 60 by 20 foot lot and a 40 by 120 foot area. It mentions Union Heights and a mud basement cottage style dwelling with values like 3900 and terms such as one half cash and balance over two years. The text is irregular and partly unreadable but indicates a property sale or listing with described dimensions and payment terms.

Union Heights FRICK

Schools Face Two Mile Limit Changes In Ohio County

Ohio Attorney General Lilly issues opinions on amended school law hours and districting. One opinion says boards must fund students living within two miles by proportionate share. beyond two miles, districts may fund education via alternative methods. Another opinion states county courts cannot alter independent school districts by redistricting magistral districts without affecting existing school systems.

Charleston A. A. Milly H.W. McDowell Marshall Couinty Lilly George W. Oldham Ohio County Court Oldham Ohio

Sermon Topics at First Presbyterian Church Today

Announced topics for the Rev H B Turner at First Presbyterian Church include Why the Laymens Missionary Convention and How Not to Study with di as the lead.

Turner Presbsterian Church H. B. Turner Het Presbyterian Church

Marriage License Issued to Sanford Postum and Ella De Mo

A marriage license has been issued to Sanford Lee Postum and Ella De Mo, formalizing their union. The record lists both individuals as applicants and notes the license date.

Sanford Lee Postum Ella de Mo

Loan Offer Promises $500000 With Monthly Installments

An advertisement promises a $500,000 loan this year with monthly payments and interest on a home purchase plan. It invites readers to call the office for information.

Clanksburg

Death of John H. Steel a well known Harrison County figure

John H. Steel, a widely known Harrison County resident, died at 6:20 p.m. Saturday at 74x Locuat Alroets, after a yearlong decline. He was born March 27, 1834 near Philadelphia and lived in Clarkesburg most of his life. Funeral services will be Tuesday at his home with the Yocu! Odd Fellows and Rev. Bartel officiating. burial in the Odd Fellows Cemetery. He was a longtime milling businessman, once mayor’s ally, and a 13 year city treasurer. He attended the Presbyterian church while a Quaker in faith and was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He leaves a daughter Lucy Grum-Dine and a son J. Ernest Steel, who died recently in Rochester, Pa.

John H. Steel Harrison County Mr Steel Bartel Barial Odd Yellows Capt. Steel Philadel Helwan James Anna Steel Clarkebure John Ry Steal John Ro Stesl Johanna Hite Morgantown J. Ernest Steel Rochester Lucy C. Frank Grum- Dine Steel Stesl Samuel Steel Muller Br m John Hursey Mr. Steel Pott Huffman Amber Loterior West Park Heer Thas Wille Engags Harrisonsi Moyo Gress Stesk Alto Amistad Phatresbyterian Church Independent Order of Odd Clarksburg

Bijou Theater Launches Popular Voting Contest

Bijou manager W Simeral begins a contest letting patrons influence Bijou profits. First prize is a 1916 Maxwell automobile with electric starter, from Dupat Brothers. A diamond ring and $25 gold also offered. Mabel Pinder leads, with Davela Hesk overseeing. Nomination blanks in this issue. ballots in the Bijou ballot box.

Maxwell Auto W.S. Simeral Bijou Duppet

Man Forged Wife's Check but Restored Funds and Reconciled

J L Peters used a forged check on Empire National Bank for 200 dollars drawn in his wife's name. He left custody after returning the money and reconciling with Mrs Peters. He deposited funds under another name earlier and, after advising withdrawal of the charge, agreed to drop prosecution following a settlement at Glen Elk.

J. L. Peters Clark Street Glen Elle Freien Peters Robert McClung R. Edward Kidd Empire National Bank Himito Mra. Peters Clarksburg Trust Company S/H. Romano Petera Glen Elk

New Bell Telephone Plant Under Construction in Norwood Area

Work proceeds on the Bell Telephone plant at Norwood and Stonewall parks to serve new industrial areas in Clarksburg. Manager McAdams says facilities expansion will match growth as new industries and workers arrive, with planned aerial cable and poles to reach subscribers in the expanding suburb. Meanwhile Kennedy's school grades begin Thursday at 414 West Main and Despard house, 269 East Main, with staggered registrations and full-day sessions starting October 4.

Bell Telephone Norwood Stonewall Parks Telogram McAdams Central District Télephone Company Clarksburg Board of Trade St. Norwood Hve Mis’ ‘Kennedy West Main Street Misa Laura Stealey Huraday Despard East Main Street

Henderson Visitor From Northwest Is In Town

J H Henderson vice president of a large lumber company is in the city to oversee Western operations of Kendall Gumber Corporation Witch owns a billion feet of fir timber. Western headquarters at Roseburg Oregon. Sawing machinery being installed and operations to begin this fall. Mrs Henderson accompanies him as they plan to visit Philadelphia and return to Boston.

J. H. Henderson Henderson Brothers Amber Company Thin City Kendall Gumber Corporation Witch Jn 'Gregor Roseburg Gre Henderson Tocxte Omalla Webi Hyo Philadelphia Cthey Bante Tow Yyenxe

Miners Paid for Early September Work in Region

The Consolidation and other coal miners in the region were paid Saturday for work done in the first half of September. Consolidation pay totaled about 4,000 for the Clareburg end, more than the base pay. Local traction men and conductors were paid around 0,800 Saturday for the week.

Clareburg Fsat Ryacnos

Three In Jail Over Meadowbrook Shooting Scrape

Cecil Rector, 18, wounded in the thigh after a shooting at Meadowbrook last Sunday, is hospitalized at St Marys. Clyde Rector and Wesley Markley face preliminary hearings. Clark McDonald, charged with felonious assault, awaits bail. David Markley held on attempted murder charges. all cases bound for criminal court with bonds set.

Ty Doll Criminal Courts Jack J. F. Patterson Clyde ‘Rector Cecil Clyde Rector Wesley M. Markley Criminal Court R. Edward ‘Kidd Cecil, Rector Markley Stanley Patton Clark McDonald

Gilbert Main’s Escape Attempt Lands Buckhannon Youth Back in Jail

Gilbert Main, a young man, was sentenced five days ago to ten days on the county roads for stealing a ride on a railroad train within local yards. He attempted to escape from a Buckhannon road crew Saturday afternoon, costing him sixty additional days. Guards spotted his absence near the fair grounds and after a brief chase he was captured and returned to jail. He confessed and received sixty more days for the escape attempt.

Gilbert Main Gilbert Uberty Ronia Buckhannon Road Fair Grounds Ull Dilbert Carterna

Liquor Suspect Held After Salem Prohibition Charge

Walter B. Bell alias Walter Bush was jailed Saturday evening from Salem to await the next criminal court term on a charge of violating the prohibition law by selling intoxicants. He was committed in a $500 bond by H. P. Davis after a preliminary hearing conducted by J. H. Moore, chief of police.

Walter B. Bell Walter ©. Bush Jell Salem H. P. Davis Silom J. H. Moore

Bridge repair on Main Street near Bit Reck ends soon

City crews work to repair the Main atreat bridge across Bit reck. Expected to be ready by Wednesday. Once fixed the structure will be safe for pedestrians and light traffic, avoiding a full rebuild.

Scessary Tonie Ima

Jailed for Train Riding Disruption in County Yard

Three white men were arrested after a Saturday altercation aboard a Baltimore and Ohio train at the focal yard. They were detained by officers, transferred to county jail, and scheduled for a magistrate hearing before Velora 2. Names were not clearly readable.

Focal Yard Joey Douglas Baltimore and Dito Polos Myall & Hearing Vélora 2

Panic at carnival grounds ends with arrest after shot

Large crowd at the carnival grounds late Saturday night panicked when a shot rang out. Police officers Nicholas Whyte and Shahana pursued and arrested F. Dy Arnold, colored, who was found with a revolver and ten cartridges. He appeared intoxicated and faced disorderly conduct charges in police court. A woman charged with drunkenness was jailed after an incident near the same time.

Noalstol Nicholas M. Whyte Oficer Shahana F. Dy Arnold Arnold Irtai Owas Meynr GH Gordon Polles

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