The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-30
The Center Of Inezhaustible Fields
Of Natural Gas, Oil and BituIni-
nous Coal it Offers Unsurp
Opportunities and Inducements to
the Manufactures.

whose salaries are distributed regularly
among the local retail establishments n6r
the various living necessities. Finally
there is a commendabic enterprise among
those engaged. in the retail lines which
has rsulted in tire building up of esthb-
lishments whose magnitude would be a
credit to anysof the great cities. This
spirit of enterprise extends 10 all lines
of business, and the ambition Of the IN
dividuai to excel is encouraged by the
people in a substantial recognition AMI
continued support. CIarIssburg's munini-
pal advantages are to be noted In the
excellent business-like administration be,
ing given to all city affairs BY the pres,
ent mayor, T. G. Grille, and the city
council, by the public system which pre-
serves efficiently the state laws and city
ordinances. by q well-equipped fire ds:
partment, which responds promptly to al
fires, doing effective and prompt work,
and by good water system. Add 10
these utilities cheap gas for fuel and.
light, which is in universal use for dcs
nestle and manufacturing purposes, paw
ed streets which are. being constructed
yearly, and a god sewer system, which
is being rapidly extended, and you have
all the elements that characterize the
model municipality Of today, All OF which
Clarksburg offers to those who perma-
nently or temporarily desire to make it
their abode. AL the leading churches
are well represented and supported and
are presided over by pastors Of ability
in the dissemination of that Christian
spirit which Is the foundation of the best
citizenship. Social, literary, fraternal
and religious societies also flourish, there
by cultivnting by repeated association
cooperation in business, 90
cial and civic matters. The handsome
built public school buildings
indicate commendable spirit on the
part of the citizens in the securing Of
healthy and convenient structures IN
which the young are to be trained and |
which are splendid types of architecture.
The school System is up to the most ad-
vanced standards and is conducted by a
corps of efficient educators, under Frank |
L. Burdette, superintendent, whose ear
nest and successful performances in
mental and moral training win both rec
ignition and appreciation.
The Hotel Accommodations
OF ClariSsburg have been quite satisEac-
tory, but the rapid growth and the ever
travelling public, it Is felt, have
necessitated additional facilities along
this line. In anticipation Of the increas-
ing demand, the Waldo Is being erected
by Judge Nathan Con and will soon be |
ready for occupancy. With this hoste,ry
in operation, the Recommendations viii be
ample for several years at least. Tia
Traders hotel, under the management o.
Thomas B. Seely, hotel man Of life
long experience ;the Glen Elk, managed !
by Owen Craft, another experienced ho-
tel man; the Metropolitan, conducted in
modern fashion by Walter F. Rau, an
enterprising and successful citizen; and
che several other hotelk have served TIRE
public faithfully and in very capabis
manner.
As Retail Center
Is gaining prestige evcfy day.
This fact is seen in the large stocks car
ried by the merchants and the increased
business which here. there and elsewhere
makes additions to storequartcrs tmPcs-
ative. Modern new enterprises IRE being
daily established In the community in
each Of which cases Ciar,rsburg's pres
eat conditions and future outlook are
recognised in the most substantial man
NET. The following sketches Appearing |
throughout this edition are of Ciaris-
burg's leading and popular estabiish-
nents. They are al enterprising and
reliable and are worthy Of every eonsid- |
grafton because OF the alertness and vigil |
lanee Of their owners and Managers ~
unexcelied market conditions m |
" iife's necessities BY quoting pkisbs
hat are honest equivalents. offering va
riety TO please an tastes. and By reader. |
Ing 4 service which wlil constantly oiiSF |
tie fullest measure OF satisfaction. Il |
preparing these articles no attempt has
been made 70 overdraw or cxhkeerate
and credit where credit i. dne has been |
Freely and nnAesitatinsiy given.