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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-01-24
THE CLARKSBURG
INDUSTRIAL co.

5
In proposing this company we make
no apology and ask for no credit, be-
cause it is the universal opinion of
those acquitted with the needs of
greater Clarksburg that such COM
pany is necessary and essential to our
best growth.
We have the raw material, the
natural resources, the transportation
facilities, the brains, the money and
the energy, when properly applied. to
make Clarksburg what she ought to
become, the leading city of West Vir-
glnia.
The authorized capital stock of the
company will be one hundred thou
sand dollars, divided into shares of
ten dollars each. The life of the cor
porabion will be fifty years.
The main object of this company is
TO purchase about 1870 acres of land
known as the Camden farm, lying to
the east of Clarksburg and about
three-quarters of mile distant from
the court house: to builo switch
connection to the B. s. o. r. r. and
open up from % to 30 acres on Elk
creek for factory sites, which will be
opened to meritorious industries on
attractive terms.
On the property the company will
have about 500 lots in addition to Its
factory sites and the property is so
situated that the factory sites will
not interfere with the town site, nor
will the town site interfere with the
factory site.
The books are now open. Tor sub
scriptionto the capital stock Of this
company. Every subscription receiy-
ed before the first annual meeting, Of
the stockholders will make theNsub-
scriber charter member and entitled
to vote at such first meeting; should
any stock remain unsold at the time
OF said annual meeting, the charter
members will be allowed the first
privilege of subscribing to additional
shares; in the event that the stock is
over-subscribed it will be apportioned
among the applicants for stock In plo-
portion to their respective subscrip-
lions.
a We want to raise every dollar Of this
stock by popular subscription and
every shareholder, whether for one or
Sne hundred shares, will stand on the
same basis.
Theirs is to be no velvet in this stock
company, that is to say, every share
viii cost the subscriber 100 cents on
the dollar, the stock will be fully paid
and worcestershire, and no subscriber
viii be liable for cent more than his
subscription.
tbs believed that this stock will be
worth cooper cent within three years
and has already received the endorse.
ment OF about fifty representative
business men of Clarks5urg and Har-
rlson county,
THE sale Of stock Is not confined to
this city, but any citizen of Harrison
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-01-24
Riverside Company Organizes.

The stockholders OF the Riverside
Development Company met Thursday
night III last week and elected board
OF directors, namely, Dr.l. b. Smith,.
w. L. Cole. Frank A. Smith, Hugh
Jarvis, A. ]. Fletcher, r. A. ARM
strong, ]. S. Kyle, c. B. Outright and
S. A. Smith. The board Of directors
organized by electing Or. Smith, pFesi-
dent: Frank A. Smith, vice. president;
and Hugh Jarvis, secretary and treas
.nrer. -.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-01-24
Bridegroom 10 a Faint.

A bridegroom In faint was one. ex-
citing scene on Wednesday afternoons
accommodation west. Carl Laughlln
and bride Of two hours boarded the
train here and the fainting spell inn
mediately came over him. A physi-
clan had to be called at Wolf Summit.
He did not revive until the train
reached West Union. Much difficulty
was experiencedin restoring him to
consciousness.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-01-24
Harries a Washington Lady.

j. r. Benchler left Monday night
for Washington City. Hewas married
there at O'Clock Tuesday evening to
Miss Alice Gowans, OF that city. The
wedding took place at the home of
the BRIDES mother They viii arrive
here Saturday ana make this their
h.me, Mr.. Boucher conducts a book
store on Main street and is very.
clever gentleman. His bride is a charm.
ing society lady.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-01-24
cottrill Died From Ills injuries

Taylor Cottrill died at KessigEhos-
pital last Friday night. The res3ains
were shipped by Stealey y Osborn.
over the Short Line SATURDAY NORA
Ing to Wallace and taken from that
place to Center Point, DoddEiaa lie.
county, for burial. Cottrili was about
the Williams building In Glen Elk
and sustained injuries that caused his
death.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-01-24
Died from Scarlet Fever.

James j., three-year old son OF F.
n. Carroll, OF Northyiew, died at II
O'Clock Wednesday night from scarlet
fever. Funeral services were held
this Friday afternoon and interment
was made In the i. o. o. #. cemetery,
Stealey and Osborn directing the fun
eral.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-01-24
CMANCERY ORDERS.

II. T. McIntypre, st. Paul, MINI.
who has been troubled with n disord
cred stomach, says, chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets do me
more good than anything / haye ever
taken.n For sale by Geo. O. Stone,
druggist. elm.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-01-24
CIRCUIT COURT AFFAIRS.
speakeasy Proprietors Fined Heavily
Nugget Social Club Found Guilty.

State VS. AC Taylor, misdemeanor,
jury, verdict of guilty, fined 500 and
cost.
State VS. Nugget social club, INSIDE
meanor, three cases, in first case, jury,
verdict of guilty, fine 800, insecond
case plea of guilty, fine 500, and in
third case. jury, verdict of acquittal.
State VS. William Freeman, misde-
meanor, not guilty.
State VS. @ Hurst, misdemeanor, fine
.s25 and costs.
State VS. Joseph MCGEE, mlsdemea-
nor, fined 800 and costs.
Fourteen female inmates OF houses OF
bad repute plead guilty and were fined
$40 each. One keeper of one Of these
houses was fined 5000 and another
s125.
An attachment was ordered issued
against j L Dolan, for failure to ap-
pear as a witness.
Mt Arnold VS. A B Coffindatfer, In
assumpsit, continued.
carrie Mcvicker vs. City Of Clarks-
burg, continued to a future day of the
term.
cHANCERY ORDERS.
John D Grim vs. Lucy F Grim, d.
yorce granted; Defendants name be-
ing Ruthie f Grim, papers are order
ed corrected so as to read "Ruthie F
Grim instead OF "Lucy + Grim"
Isaac n Dean, guardian, vs. Bessie O
Dean ct al, petition OF guardian for
allowance for his wards refused,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-01-24
76gT.ARKsBU re- M 50 AZ. JANUARY "a. 1902
county or elsewhere is invited 70 be-
come q Shareholder.

county or elsewhere is invited 70 pc
come q shareholder.
Below IS q blank application Tor
stock in this company which Is APP
pended here for the benefit Of any
subscriber who has not the time to
or opportunity to call on me for a more
extended explanation of the proposed
company. All applications made on
this blank will receive the same at
tentIon and be entitled to the same
credit as il received personally at this
office. To comply with the laws OF the
state Of West Virginia it is necessary
that all subscriptions be accom- panied
with check or cash to an amount
equal to onc.tenth or the stock sub
scribed. Make all checks payable to
either Hugh Jarvis, cashier Of The
Peoples Banking and Trust Company,
or, S. r. Harrison. cashier of The
Merchants National Bank, both Of
this city. In.the event thatat least
one half of the capital stock be not
subscribed on or before April !, 1902,
all subscriptions will be returned to
the subscribers and such subscribers
will be under no further liability.
This statement is made as aguaran-
tee Of the good faith of this company
and not to cast any doubt as to the
company's ability TO dispose OF its.
stock. We anticipate no difficulty in
this for we expect the stock to be over
subscribed.
We want subscribers to be prompt
with their subscription so that this
company can be launched atas early
date as possible, to take advantage
Of several applications for factory sites
now on hand.
To sum up we beg to say that this is
legitimate enterprise. 1t is COM
mendable, absolutely safe; an invest
ment that will guarantee large per-
centage OF profit. 1t vii provide
factory sites and so secure factories,
viii. add five Thousand people to the
population of Clarksburg.
The undersigned hereby subscrlbes
to. ............. shares ofcapltal stock
TO the c'arksburg Industrial Com
pany, at ten dollars per share, to be
fully paid and non.assessible and en-
close herewith. dollars,
being one-tenth of said subscription,
and agree to pay the remainderof said
subscription Immediately upon notice
by the directors of said company.
Name of Subscriber;
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-24
THE JUNIOR RECEPTION.
Glass Of 'o3 Entertains Seniors and
Teachers at the Carney Homeother
Social Notes.

Glass OF '03 Entertains Seniors and
Teachers at the Carney Home-Ot Other
Social Notes.
q The members of the Marshalltown
high school class of '03 entertained Fri
! Gay evening atsthe home of Miss Lora
J. Carney the members of the senior class
and the teachers Of the high school. The
fair is the annual reception, rendered
by the junior class to the stniors, and
was one of the prettiest and most pleas
ant enjoyed by a graduating class in
years. The company numbered about
ninety people.
The Carney home was very lastly
decorated for the occasion, portion of
the house being adorned in cardinal and
white, the junior colors, while other
rooms were in royal purple and white,
the colors of the juniors. The pillars of
the veranda were draped in bunting of
cardinal and white, and red shades
We're placed over the incandescent
lamps. Master Harold Brooke attended
the door, and Miss Maurine Hovey
waited upon the guests up stairs. The
receiving party was composed of the
junior class officers, Sherwood Scheeler,
president; Lora Carney, vice president;
Carolyn Beeson, secretary, and Floyd
Crazy treasurer, and Nellie Garwood,
Allie Bristol and Earl Coleman. For
the amusement of the guests card ta-
hles were arranged in the upstairs
rooms, while in the spacious rooms be-
8 low dancing was INDUCED in. The
Marshalltown harp orchestra furnished
the evenings music. Refreshments in
the Junior colors, cardinal and white,
We're partaken of by the guests, Misses
Marie Shove, Gladys Tallett, Katherine
Ralch, Alice Nancy, Marion Forney
and Gerna and Gladys Carney, all high
school girls. serving. The same young
ludies presided over the punch bowl
thruout the evening.
The Misses Anna and Matena Nelson
We're hostesses Friday afternoon to a
parcel shower given for Miss Bessie w.
Oliver, whose marriage to Mr.. Freder-
lex Bay Fink is to be celebrated on
June &. The guests numbered only
those friends of Miss Oliver who were
present when she announced her en-
gagenlent late last winter AS pastime
the guests busted themselves with
hunting candy hearts that had been
hidden in various hooks and corners of
the Nelson home. Mrs. IL Norris
succeeded In finding the greatest num-
Der and was awarded the first prize, a
silver hearted pin tray. The consola-
ton fell to Miss Margaret Armstrong.
Supper was served at s. The guests of
the Misses Nelson were Mrs. L. G. Nor
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-24
NEEGHBORHO0D NOTES

ST. ANTHONY.

May 24.-John Atkinson has SOLO ms
livery barn to Mike Herman for s2,ooV'
Mr. Herman has taken possession.
N. b. Wins was caller in Marshaii-
town Monday on business.
A. d. Lewis and Roy ii. Cook spent
the fore part of the week in Des MONIES
on pleasure trip.
H. A. Church was looking after busl-
ness matters here yesterday.
Mrs. Addie Slough entertained a
number Of friends Sunday in honor OF
Mr.. Cloyd Hockersmith. of Sioux CITY.
DR.. E. w. Jay went to Des MONIES
Wednesday to attend the State Medical
Association meeting, which was held
there this week.
John and Herbert Fisher have been
sick the first part of the week, but are
reported to be some better.
Mr.. and Mrs S. N. Meekins and son
Fred visited friends and relatives at
IIiscomb the latter part of last week.
J. y. Plumb and Mr.. Clemens were
in Rhodes the past few days on bust
ness.
Mrs. F. x. Middleton visited friends
in Clemens Wednesday evening.
John Jay, of Gearing, was a caller in
town Wednesday.
Mr. Lambert, of Marshalltown. came
down yesterday fofsa few days visit
with his sister, Mrs. w. H. Forrey.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-24
FALLS TRAINMAsTER
Former Marshalltown Man to be
Made Trainmaster OF the
Iowa Central.
Will Succeed E. E. Kerwin, Re.
sisned..Friends are
Pleased.

Mr.. Ben G. Falls, chief train dis
patcher of the Iowa Central, for many
years of this city, but more recently OF
Oskaloosa, is to be made tr;linmaster
of the property to succeed Mr. r. e.
KerN.in, whose resignation was an
nounced yesterday.
Mr.. Falls has been in the service of
the company twelve or thirteen years
and is known as one of the hardest
working men on the road. Mr.. Falls
began his service with the company in
this city as a train dispatcher under
e. A. Jones, formerly chief dispatcher.
When J. p. O'Brien was made general
superintendent he made Mr.. Falls
chief dispatcher. He served in that ca
pacity under Mr.. O'Brien and the suc-
ceeding administration of Mr.. j. III
Redman, and when C. w. Huntington
was made general superintendent was
made trainmasted of the northern d.
vision, from Mason City to Oskaloosa
Later 1t was decided to consolidate the
trainmasters at one central point, Os-
kalooSa, ana MT. heFWiH, tHeit tiaiH-
master of the eastern and Illinois di-
visions, at ISeithsburg. was made train
master of the entire road. ard Mr.. Fall
lis again made chief dispatcher. He
has been in his present position seven
years.
Mr.. Falls many MarshaIltowr
friends, and those along the entire line
of the Central, will be much gratifieG
over his promotion. He is one of the
most popular men on the road today
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-24
N A RUSH
Specifications for North Third
Street Paving Adopted and
Bids Called for.
Bids to Be Received the 9Th OF
June and Work to Com.
mence by June rs.
Interest On Sidewalk Assess.
ments Reduced From 6 to 5
Per Cent.

An adjourned meeting of the city
council was held Friday night for the
purpose of adopting specifications for
the paving of North Third street with
asphaltum and to order the advertis-
ing calling for bids. The council was
unanimous in it's action, with the ex-
ception of Mr.. Fisher, who still opposed
the Improvement. Mr.. Greene, whose
attitude has been somewhat misunder-
stood, was on hand working TO secure
the commencement of the work at the
earliest possible moment. The specifl-
cations were read and agreed to, and
Mr.. Greene's motion that bids be alver-
tised for at once and opened on June 3
was adopted by the votes of all menu
bers except Messrs. Kreutzer and Ar
mold, who were absent. and Mr. Fisher.
Mr.. Greene's resolution specifies that
the work shall be commenced not later
than June %.
An ordinance was presented by Mr..
Mcbride. and adopted under suspen-
sion of the rules, fixing the rate OF IN
terest for sidewalk and street improve
ments constructed under the seven
year-payment plan at per cent, IN
stead of per cent. The council be-
lieves there is plenty of capital ready
to carry the warrants at this rate.
The awarding of the contract for the
new st. Thomas hospital is awaiting
p -. Ill V.nl, two n.
viding sewage facilities. Chairman
Henry, of the committee on sewage, re-
ported that it would be necessary to
construct sewer from Thirteenth
street east on State, thence to Summit,
thence northeastward along Brady
creek to a connection with the Soldiers
Home sewer, total of $500 feet The
cost of the work would be about $2,50O.
and the council is in somewhat of d.
lemrna. No action was taken further
than to accept the report.
Mr.. Kirby reported that the fire COM
mittee had purchased four horses for
the department while in ST. Louis, and
that the animals had been received here
and We're ready for the service.
East North street property owners
petitioned for half block of sewer, G.
w. Hughes asked for the grade on
Park street west of Fourth and on
North Sixth street thru his addition,
which were referred
Several sidewalk petitions and waiv-
ers were presented and accepted Mr..
Webster presided at the meeting in the
absence of Mayor ions, who was de-
tanned at home because of illness.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-24

J. r. Tallett, Mrs. L. A. Roberts, Mrs
MI. A. Holmes and Mrs. A. p. Bratt as
president.
Partial arrangements We're made for
81 picnic, TO be held at the Soioleis
Home Park on, June 10, it beng the
last meeting of the club year.
Several memorials of eminent women
were given. Mrs. Roberts gave reinl-
niscences of Abby Kelly Foster, of Bos-
ton, and of her noble work In the anu
slavery and equal suffrage work. MRS.
Foster was a friend of Mrs. Roberts
family Mrs. Tallett reviewed the ire
CT Elizabeth Fry and Mrs. Holmes read
sketches from the life of Lucretia Mott
of Philadelphia.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-24
300 Reward 500.

The readers OF this paper Will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all its
Cure Ia the only positive cure known to the med
icai fraternity. Catarrh being constitutions!
disease, requires o constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system, thereby destroying the foundation
of the disease, and giving the patient strength
by building up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing its work. The proprietors havo
40 much faith In its curative powers, that they
offer One Hundred Dol srs for any case that it
fails to cure. Send for of testimonials.
Address, f. j. CHENEY 81 co., Toledo,O o.
Is Sold by Druggists. T5c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-24

ris, Mrs. c. H. Whitehead, Mrs. j. w.
Oliver and Mrs. Will Webster, Misses
Anna Healion, Carolyn Gilman, llath-
crime Brooke, Marion and Bessie w.
Parker, Margaret Armstrong and Ida
Dugan.
A blue party. at which Mrs. ]. r.
johnson WAS the honored guest, was
given Friday afternoon by Mesoames
A. NJ. Parker, +. E. North and b. w.
Welles, at the Welles home, 10Y North
Fourth street, to thirty OF Mrs. John-
sons more intimate friends. Each OF
the guests wore some shade of blue, to
exemplify the way she felt because OF
the departure next Friday OF MRS.
Johnson for her new home in Portland,
Ore. The decorations were in keeping
with the occasion, and supper, served
at g. was served on blue china.
In honor of the eighth anniversary OF
their marriage Mr.. and Mrs Henry w.
Shove entertained few friends at
sping-pong Friday evening. Dinner was
served at o'clock. The guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. P. S. Balch, DR.. and Mrs.
w. f. Davis. Mr.. and Mrs. IA. Il. Sloan
Mr.. and Mrs. E. l.. Hoag, Mr.. and Mrs.
C. NJ. Coleman, Mr.. and Mrs. j. IL. Eg
ermayer, Mr. and Mrs. A. Higgin and
Mr.. and Mrs. e. H. Keller.
The members of the nVlnclnie
Whist Club, together with their nus
bands and gentlemen friends ana a
few other guests. were entertained al
a $50 o'clock dinner Friday evening
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. George
p. Powers. After dinner Professor
Roslky, of Clinton, entertained the
guests with selections on the either
Cinch was also enjoyed during the
evening.
Miss May Johnson, of West Churcf'
street, entertained sixteen OF ner IT.
tie friends Thursday evening, the oc-
casion being her 18th birthday anni-
versary. A May pole, in red, white
and blue, afforded amusement for the
guests, as did also games of variou;
sorts. Refreshments were served. The
little hostess received many pratty re-
membranes.
Mrs. Jessie c. Liston. principal OF
the Fourth ward school, entertained
the patrons of her ward at concer;
of her seventh grade. Choruses. quar-
tet and duet numbers made up the pro-
gram. Mrs. Listens pupils have been
invited to participate In the commence
ment exercises.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-24

John Stouffer, of State Center, was
before Judge CasweH today. an at
tempt being made by his attorney to
secure his release on a writ of habeaa
corpus. The court refused to gran:
his release and he will have to an
swer to the grand jury to the charge
of malicious mischief Stouffer is thu
Young man bound over few days ago
from Justice Clark's court, for having
nut turpentine en- a horse belonging
to II. Bohnsack, a farmer living near
7 n hi ajlla
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-24
Notice To Contractors.

Sealed proposals will be received by
the board of trustees of the Marshall
town public library up to 6 p. M, May
rs, for the erection of public library
building.
All bids to be in accordance with
plans and specifications prepared by
Patton 6 Miller, architects, lis Mon
roe street, Chicago, Ill.
Certified check for 2 per cent of the
amount of bid to accompany each pro-
pcsal, made payable to P. S. Balch,
treasurer
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-24
Whoopina COUGH.

A woman who has had experience
with this disease tells how topreventan any
dangerous consequences from 1T. She
saws: "Our three children took the
whooping cough last summer, our baby
boy being only 8 months old, and owing
to our giving them Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy they lost none of their
and came out in much better
health than other children whose par
ents did not use this remedy. Our old
est little girl would call Justify for
cough syrup between whoops. y essie
Pinkey Hall, Springville Ala. This
remedy is for sale by druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-24
Political Equality Club.

Despite the storm Thursday evening
the Political Equality Club had q very
session at the home OF Mrs
j. r. Tallett. In the absence OF th'
president DR.. Townsend presided. The
following ladies were appointed dele
gates to attend the annual meeting OF
the City Federation on Saturday: Mrs
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-24

Frederick Douglass said that he iec-
tured upon the subject of freedom TWEEN
~ years before he was permitted TO SET
foot in church, but it has been a nun
Cred years since DR., Cranes quaker
Tonic Tablets began to lash lazy MYERS
into action For kidneys, liver, mead
aches and constipation. All drug stores;
20 cents
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-24

Grant Wells, of Mason City. had
growth removed from his other eye
this week by DR.. Wood, who is KNOWN
so we'll over the state as a successful
eye and ear specialist He spent three
years in the large hospitals preparing
himself. which accounts for his sue
cess. knowledge Is the key to all sue
cess
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-24
Popular Rate Excursion to coIfax, la.
Sunday. June 1. 1902.

The Chicago Great Western railway
will on June list run special train to
Colfax, Iowa, leaving at $40 a. M, ar
irving at Colfax at 1920 a. M Return
ing, leave Colfax at Z p. IN. Round trip
rate, 81. For further information apply
to j. A. Ellis, ticket agent, Marshall
town, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-24

Like other evils cramps and diar-
rhna come suddenly. Promptly give a
dose of Perry Davis Painkiller and the
pains will go Immediately. A bottle at
hand will save hours of suffering-be
prepared
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-24

Low Round Trip Summer Rates.
Via Chicago Great Western railway
TO ST. Paul, Minneapolis the Valley
lakes, Duluth and the Superiors
Tickets good to return October 81. For
dates of sale and other information APP
ply to ]. A. Ellis. ticket agent, Mar
shalltown, Iowa.