The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-06-06
BEAUTIFUL ADDITION


has already risen from q century Of
lethergy and her latent forces have all
sprung into action that has accomp.
lished within three years a marvellous
transition. Clarksburg is no longer Q
staid town but a bustling city. Ac.
tlyities in every conceivable line al.
most have become lively and great and
are taking ON greater magnitude every
day. The prosperity Of the nation
shares a goodly portion Of It's fulness'
with our thriving metropolis. Hun
dreds ofthousauds Of dollars have been
expended In fine big business blocks
and beautiful and commodious resi-,
dences. Thousands Of people have
been attracted to our city, because Of
its desirability for business and al
lurements for happy homes
The cream OF the earth Is ours.
There are oceans Of gas, mountains OF
coal, Edens OF soil, and an Eldorado of
cllmate,in fact everything to bring
happiness, prosperity and peace to the
human rce. These facts have be-
come widely known and as the nat
urai result, the best people OF earth
have come among us to dwell. They
have invested in realty and built fine
homes, adding much to the extent and
beauty Of the city. Manufacturers
have come to our natural gas fields,
building and operating large factories
under more favorable conditions than
they could elsewhere. They have
brought with them a desirable influx
of population, whose citizenship and
business transactions are beneficial.
The pay rolls have doubled and treb-
bled, entering literally the channels
of trade The big glass factories, the
tin plate mills built at cost of over
half million, the several other facto-
rles built and in active operation, the
extensivecoal operations and many
other substantial lines Of industry
have already placed Clarksburg to the
front among West Virginia cities and
given US ahigh place among the cities.
of the nation. The transformation is
not of mushroom growth, although at
first sight 1t would so appear. Every
advancement has been permanent and
Will endure The advance, II boom we
term it, Is but the beginning Of a brill
liant future. The very nature of things
dispels the thought of reaction. a.
logical view of the situation and the
outlook results only in the conviction
that our greatness has merely begun.
In a large measure the progress
made has been due to the good work
of land and improvement companies.
They have spared no pains to make
the suburbs inviting, beautiful and
attractive resi- lent and business ad
ditions. Great credit should be given
them.
OF these land companies the West
End Land Company. though but re-
Gently organized, has had good success
and has splendid future. This com
pany purchased part of the SIealey
farm last November. This property
is a beautiful elevation and has sup.
erb natural drainage. 1t has been
plotted into lots by a competent force
of engineers aud laid of with magniti-
cent bouleyards and streets, which
have been finely graded by Contractors
p. S. Boxley and James F. Allen, who
were employed at this work the past
sixty days and are still thus engaged.
While the company has not adyer-
tised or placed the property on the
market, the demand for lots even be-
fore the grading commenced was so
great that over fifty lots were sold TO
purchasers, desiring to select sites for
the erection Of residences for them
selves, and for speculation. Some
have already passed TO third parties at
a handsome profit on the Investment.
The advantages as a building loca-
tion are unsurpassed by any ever of
fered IN Clarksburg. 1t is the nearest
to the center Of population and near
est to the court house.
Magnificent views are obtained,
looking Northeast and Southwest.
The beautiful valley of the West Fork
rivers tretches before the eye, unroll-
ing like panorama before the gaze Of
the prospective purchaser.
No property has been offered at
such reasonable prices, SO close and so
accessible. From the farthest point
IL is only a five minutes walk to the
street car line. 1t is now at almost
the center Of population of Clarksburg.
It can properly be said to be right In
town. The lots are selling cheaper
there than at Adamston or any adjac-
ent villages.
To those looking for investment
nothing yet offered to the public is one
half SO good. fyou are looking for a
home there is no other place so beau
tifully located and having so many
natural advantages.
A gentleman from the city of