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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1910-11-17
RICE FOR GIRL
Between Two Men is Made
in the ely of Park
ersburg.

EARKERsBURG, Nov 14-Ira j,
Moore and James f. West, rival
suitors for the hand of Miss Rebec-
ca Elizabeth beavers, Grafton. w.
Va, girl who who has been visiting
here, engaged in most unusual
contest for her hand in marriage,
Moore coming out the winner.
West had, according to his story,
been accepted by the young lady and
had proceeded to the office of the
county clerk to secure marriage Ii
cense. When he arrived there the
clerk informed him that he had but
a few minutes before issued Ii
cense to Moore TO wed Miss beavers.
The latter had changed her mind at
the last minute and Moore hurried
to the court house ahead OF his
rival. Vests, father, who accom-
panied him to the court house. all
the time protesting against his sons
marriage, was immensely tickled at
the incident. =
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1910-11-17
WILL FILED
For Probate and Mr.. Morris
Qualities as Executor
of the Estate.

The will of the late Harriet F.
Randolph was filed Tuesday morn
ing for probate and zebedee w.
Morris named as executor qualified
with bond at $500 and John E.
Wagner surety. John E. Wagner,
Boyd E. Waldeck and George A.
Custer were appointed appraisers OF
the estate. The husband Of the de
ceased woman is to receive $500
from her sister. Margaret Custer,
and .. w. Morris is given the oil
and gas under 211a acres near Ben
son as well as note owed by him.
requests OF personal effects are
made to Others and the remainder
of the estate is left to Mrs. Marga.
ret, Custer.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1910-11-17
OPINIONS
Are Handed Down by the
Supreme Court in Sew
eral Cases.

The state supreme court has hand
ed down DECISIONS as follows:
Rodgers vs. Bailey, from Fayette
county Reversed, verdict set aside
and new trial awarded.
Dulia Ns. Ohio River Railroad Conn
pany from Wood county Judgment
reversed.
State vs.. Davis. from. Barbour coun-
ty. Judgment affirmed,
state7vs. Davis, from Barbour coun-
ty. Reversed and remanded.
Headley vs.. Colonial Oil Company.
Rehear!ng refused.
sommers ct ais. VS.. Bennett ct ais,
from Marion county. Reversed and
remanded. Judge Brannon, absent.
Thomas vs.. Riggs & catderwood
from Kanawha county, Judgment re.
yersed, writ of seine facias quashed
Stauaker Us. James. from Barbour
county. Decree affirmed.
The following petitions were passed
upon BY the court:
William Sewers vs.. city of Chester
from Hancock county. Appeal and
supersedeas refused.
c. L. Arment!Nut ct al vs.. r. E. L
Armentrout, ct. all from Randolph
county. Appeal and supersedeas al.
lowed. Bond $500.
South Penn OIL Company vs.. White
Rock OIL Company, from Roane coun.
ty. Appeal and supersedeas allowed,
Bond $500.
Esther L. Dulin ct al rs. T. C. Town
send, state tax commissioner, ct al,
from Wood county. Writ of error and
supersedeas refused.
Mamie X. johnson. ct al VS.. Spring
dale Ice Company ct ais. from Wood
county. Appeal and sppersedeas re-
fused.
j. c. Lacy. administrator. etc, vs..
Coal and Coke Railway Company,
from Kanawha county. Write of err
ror refused.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1910-11-17
COMMISSION OF
STATE FAVORED
by a Committee Appointed
by the West Virginia
Board Of Trade.

-H b
T1e state railway commission of the
West Virginia Board of Trade in sub
qntt.lrs It's report to that body this
week at Parkersburg makes the fol-
lowing recommendations:
First This committee is unani-
mously in favor Of legislation poyEd-
ing for the appointment by the gov
ernor Of West Virginia Of a Public
Service Commission to be composed
Of three persons not more than two
of whom shall be long to the same
party.
Second: The provisions of the bill
creating the Commission TO be such
as will secure the services of men of
the highest ability, integrity and gen
eral fitness: and to embrace within
Its jurisdiction all persons, compan-
les and corporations engaged in pub
lic service business In this state
with the right OF appeal from all find
ings Of the Commission to the courts
OF West Virginia by any of the par
ties Interested.
Third: The bill shall further pro-
vide that all branch roads of lateral
lines to any other railroad shall be
granted proper facilities for the trans
fer of cars to and from such other
railroad; shall be given fair and
just proportion of cars for use on
such branch roa orr lateral lines.
shall have a fair and reasonable pro-
rate; and Mt all terminal points the
railroads having terminal advantage
shall transfer cars of other lines 10
shippers or receivers over their
tracks upon the payment of fair and
reasonable switching charges.
Fourth: 1t shall further provide
against any discrimination in passen-.
ger or freight rates or IN the distribu-
ton of cars.
In view of the large scope to be
covered by a bill of this character.
AID the vital Importance of fairly
conserving the interests of all parties
in the operations of the various public
service institutions, your committee
would recommend, that, IL its findings
as hereinbefore set. forth have Your
endorsement and approval the conn
mittee he continued and instructed to
confer with the governor of the state
and the proper committees of the leg
stature in order that the recommen-
dations of this Board of Trade may be
given due consideration in the final
formation OK the bill.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1910-11-17
LAND IS BOUGHT
BY Federal Government for
New Lock and Dam Near
New Martinsville.

NEW MARTINSvILLE, Nov. 10
The federal government has closed a
deal by which it becomes the owner
of several acres of river front below
the city for the new lock and dam.
which is to be located at the foot of
the rifle OF Fishing creek. The land
was purchased from Albert Gridge-
man and it is the first to be pur-
chased by the government. 1t is
said that the other land owners are
holding out for big prices, and ex-
pecting the government to pay them
as high as $500 an acre for ground
that is not worth over 5000. Mr..
Bridgeman did not hold out for any
high price and when he fixed the
price at $500 an acre the govern
ment readily closed the deal without
any moro parleying. 1t is expected
that this city will be in line for the
next improvement and that the con
tract for the construction of the lock
and dam will be let within a few
months.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1910-11-17
MANY ACCUSED
IN BILLS FOUND

was dismissed, the litigants having
agreed.
Default of the bond of Thomas L.
Powell was noted.
7 James Meredith pleaded guilty OF
an assault on John Deluca and was
fined S. and costs.
Mike Cory pleaded guilty in two
cases of selling cigarettes to minor
and was fined s25 and costs in each
case. Albert Cory pleaded guilty in
one case of similar nature and was
fined s25 and costs.
Pete Jackson pleaded not guilty
of felony.
The trial docket so far as made
up is as follows:
Eli Beckett was tried Tuesday in
criminal court on felony indict-
ment, charging him with feloniously
assaulting Benjamin Kyle, of Will
sonburg, with duck pin ball in a
bowling alley in the rear of the
Diamond saloon here August 90 last.
The case was given to the jury
shortly after the noon hour.
A verdict of guilty of assault and
battery was returned in the Beck
EFT case, much lower degree OF
guilt than that charged in the in
dictment. Beckett was represented
by Attorney Thomas Ramage.
John F. Goodwin pleaded Guilty
to assault and battery on William
Ehrenberg and was fined $25 and
costs.
In the case of R. j. Galley
charged with selling liquor to Hac-
ley Wolfe, an alleged minor, the
Jury failed to agree and was dis
charged. 1t is understood the jury
stood eight for acquittal.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1910-11-17
DEEDS FILED
In the Office OF the Clerk Of
the County to Be
Recorded.

Robert A. Borgess. to Claudio 1.
Murray, one-thirteenth of oil and
gas; to Charles w. Murray, two,
thirteenths of oil and gas; to Eliza
beth Robinson one-ninth OF oil and
gas; and to Raymond w. Boggess.
77-117 of oil and gas, under 1O1
acres, Eagle district.
Robert A. Borgess. to R. w. Bog
CESS ct al, all oil and gas under
17S Ia acres, Eagle district.
Elizabeth Robinson ct al to r. W.
and Sarah c. Borgess. So of oil and
gas. sardis district.
Elizabeth Robinson ct al to H. C.
Robinson and Chester Elliott, $40
of oil and gas under "a acres, sar-
dis district.
Herschel C. Robinson ct al to
Elizabeth Robinson. 10 of oil and
gas under "a acres. sardis district.
Joseph +. and John P. Hart to j.
E. Ritter. lots, Alta Vista.
Fair Grounds Improvement Com
pany to Della R. Hill, 2 lots, Clark
district.
Fair Grounds Improvement Com.
pany TO G. W. cyphers, lots, Clark
district
Fair Grounds Improvement Com.
pany to Nelson Wilson, lots, Clark
district.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1910-11-17
COMMITTEE
Is Named by West Virginia
Window Glass Man
ufacturers.

After discussing conditions in de-
tail the West Virginia manufactur-
ers of window glass, who held a
meeting at the Waldo hotel Monday
afternoon. appointed a committee OF
three TO attend meeting Of manu-
facturers in the near future, when
the wage scale and other questions
pertaining to the manufacture OF
window glass will be considered.
The committee is comprised of G..
H. Harding and John Koblegard, OF
this city, and Mr.. Woods, of Fair.
mont.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1910-11-17
BADLY DAMAGED
Is the Monitor, Purinton, in a
Test at Fort Monroe of
High Explosive.

FORT MONROE. Va, Nov. 15.-In
an experiment to test the effect of an
explosion Of high explosive nitro
glycerine. the monitor. Purlnton, was
badly damaged in Hampton Roads to-
day, after two charges OF 200 pounds
each had exploded against her after
turret.
In a sinking condition the vessel
was rushed to the Norfolk navy yards.
The test was witnessed by navy and
army officers.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1910-11-17
DOLL is DEAD.

MARTTNsBURG W. Va. Nov. -
Harry L. Doll, for many years well
known business man of Martinsburg.
and member of a prominent Berke-
ley family is dead here from paraly-
sis. aged So years. He had been an in
valid for three years.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1910-11-17
coon Gas WILL.

a good gas wen Is reported to
have been drilled on the B. II.
Brown farm OF 80 acres at Wolf
Summit by the Hope Natural Gas
Company.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1910-11-17
MANY APPLY.

MoRG.ANTowN. Nov. l5-Twen-
'y-nine applicants for licenses TO
practice medicine in West Virginia
We're examined by the state board
OF health at a meeting held here
the first OF the week. Among the
applicants We're three women, one
OF whom is colored, and one colored
man.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1910-11-17
NOW OFFIc.E-

Ellis Lyon has removed his Office
from 4Os West Main street to 1gi
South Second street. having bought
an interest in the ]. A. Batten Com
pany. located at the latter place.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1910-11-17

Joseph c. Russell, OF Parkersburg,
is city business visitor.
Neil J. Fortney. OF Kingwood, is
in the city on a brief visit.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1910-11-17
Felony Indictments Are Re-
turned by Grand Jury
in Dozen Gases.
RILEY SENT TO JAIL
Thomas L. Powell's Wherea-
bouts Unknown to the
Authorities.

When criminal court opened Sat-
urday morning, the members of the
bar learned that they would have
plenty OF work to do at this term as
the additional indictments returned
by the grand jury at that hour
showed. The report consisted of
twelve felony and ten misdemeanor
bills and the grand jury reported
that 1t had not completed its Ia
bors.
The felony indictments are as
follows:
French H. Long, John Colley, Ellis
worth Fowler, John Doncinsky, Pete
Jackson, Grace Stout. Richard Mills
and T. G. Clark, Harry Camel and
Sam Pat, George Boiling and Morris
Levy.
Joseph A. conleu, embezzlement
of $3.50 belonging to the steiff Piano
Company.
Joseph A. conlen, embezzleemnt
of $40 belonging to the stieff Pr
ano Company,
Joseph A. Conlen, embezzlement
OF $175 belonging to the stieff Pi-
ano Company.
Joseph A. conlen, failure TO make
entry of $40 on books of Stief Pr
ano Company.
Charles A. Lewis, theft of wool
from the Lowndes wool house val
ued at s1.O5O last July.
Eli Beckett, assaulttng Benjamin
F. Kyle August %.
Anna MePeak, theft of jewelry
and clothes in September belonging
to Mrs. Robot stitt and valued at
$32z75.
John McClung, theft of watch,
chain and charm September II, be-
longing TO Thomas spelman and
valued at slS,25.
Patsy Fisher assaulting Lewis
Aura August 81.
Salem Moses, theft OF money and
goods in June to the amount of
$3O4 and belonging to George and
Mary Affair.
John Summers, assaulting George
G. Wachtar, July Is.
John Summer, assaulting o. G.
Irwin and robbing him of $50, No
vember 10.
Mlsdemeanor indictments we're re-
turned as follows:
Charles Woodford. assaulting j !.
Wane corder September 90.
Mike Cory. (two), selling ciga.
rettes to Clyde Coffman, minor, in
October.
James Meredith, assaulting John
Deluca in October.
John B. Maphts, disturbing relig-
lous worship November s.
Isaac a. Bays, carrying revolver
July &c.
Rena Heatherly, giving Leonard
Martin, minor, beer and other in
toxlcants in October
Fred Moss (threel. giving bee,
and other intoxicants TO PHILLIP
and Anthony connors and Leonar,
Martin, minors, in October.
Jack Riley, assaulting Harol,
Williams.
standard Milling Company. Koble
gard Company, Morris Grocery Com
many, Williams Hardware compan,
and Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Com
pany. four against all and two agains
Them separab!y; Dominick Trofa. A
bert Corey, T. c. Clark. Joe Abraham
michael Gill Writ Togs, Buck More
n. Il Douglass, and Charles Morrel
Jury trials In the criminal cou,
hogan Monday morning. The fir
case placed on trial was that
Frank DUFFY. charged with sellir
intoxicants to Harley Wolfe, WI
claims TO be a minor.
The case Of Cora F. Randolr
aSa,nst Charley G. Davis, bastard
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1910-11-17
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Marriage licenses have been issued
10 William W. shreve and Blanc
r. Cross and Harley II. CASTOR and
Icie V. Norman.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1910-11-17

Mr.. and Mrs. P. A. Pugh, of ches-
ter. are guests at the Waldo.
John B. Morrison. of Sutton, is a
business visitor here.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1910-11-17

We are selling more lots
than usual in the Stealey
Addition. Close to the
street car line, new school
house, water, gas and
sewers; the best addition
in the West End.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1910-11-17
A BANNER
MONTH

Last month was one Of
the best months we have
had in the sale Of real es-
tate since we have been in
business. This shows
that people are still max
ing money in real estate
investments.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1910-11-17

WANTED no RENT-small farm OF
from 5 to Is acres. with Mouse and
outbuildings.. Address at once, &C"
care Telegram Office.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1910-11-17

Don't overlook a proper
ty we have on Mechanic
street, six rooms, bath,
frame, slate root, house
finished in oak through
out, situate on level lot
3oxl20 running back to
IS foot alley for
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1910-11-17
$4,000

This is one of the best of
fers around Clarksburg;
is close to court house,
schools and depot. Terms
one-third cash, balance
one and two years.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1910-12-14
WRITTEN
~ While The Press ThunderS ~
BY LOUISE

pretty new waists. "My dear, said
her city.cousln, picking up one of the
beautifully hand embroidered waists
with butterflies on the cuffs, short
sleeves are all the rage again"
And that did not end the shirt waist
question for as she was pinning down
the front of her waist so neatly and the
city cousin gave it jirk. Don't do
that, you must let your waist blouse in
front now"
- Short sleeves, bloused waists,
plated skirts. Oh, my, try so hard to
keep up with the styles and l am al
ways behind, was the sad conclusion
of the country girl.
The world always loves a lover,
matters not what YOU love, a printing
press or a steam engine.
A young girl who deserves honorable
mention and deal of credit is Miss
Lottie Matheny, who has completed a
business course in an Greensboro instt-
tuition and has secured a nice position
in that city Reports come that she
is quite efficient bright and quicE
about her work. We are truly glad to
learn that she is making good. While
she was attending school the Hender-
son Route furnished her transportation
to go and return from greensboro every
day. This is one of the many instances
of the accommodation of the railroad
company, and also an example of a
young woman Selling the chance to
take advantage of her opportunities.
We hope Miss Matheny will always re.
ceive the words of encouragement that
the world is so kind to give, and that
all her ambitions will be realized. She
is the daughter of Mr. Milt Matheny,
who has served the Henderson Route
faithfully for a number of years and
now President Irwin is rewarding his
daughter
For the Best results try
News Want AdS.H
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1910-12-14
Twenty tire elrt-7 brr --n'-- n'e
In Rap d. craVir- LIZ,

Attention h1* b on callo6 20 49,. 9
that in ninctg-siy i'ias q H'i t"
through twenty thfcc s'"ftS ~ 80
Union. The commission forrl e pr
ernmcnt is in vogue. Tie CITIES III
as follows
Iowa - BURLINGTON. Cedar RAPID. =,
Moincs Fort bod se. keokuk. Hats"a'
town, Sioux city
Texas-Anthony. Austin. Beaumont GOV
pus Christi Dallas, Denison, FL Paso
Houston. Kennedy, Lyford Marshall
Marble Falls. Palestine, Port LaVaca
Sherman, San Antonio. Waco, Fort Worth
Galveston, Greenville.
West Virginia-Bluefeld. Huntington.
Observation-Disclosures
South Carolina-Columba.
North Carolina-Charlotte.
Colorado--Co Colorado Springs. Grand juno
tion.
Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
Observation-Disclosures
Kansas - Abilene Coffeyville, Cherry
vile. Caldwell Empora. Girard. Marion
Newton. Neodesha, Parsons, Pittsburg,
Topeka, Wichita. wellington, Independ
ence. lola. Kansas City. Leavenworth,
Hutchinson
Idaho-Boise Lewiston.
South Dakota - Dell Rapids Huron
Pierre. Rapid City. Sioux Falls. Vermll
ion, Yankton.
New Mexico-Roswell.
Washington-'racoma (modlfed).
Massa chusetts - Gloucester Haverhill.
Lynn. Taunton. Chelsea.
Oklahoma-Ardmore. Bartlesville, Dun
can Enid. Miami. McAlester, Muskogee.
Sapulpa. Tulsa. Wagner.
North Dakota-Bismarck, Mandan, Mi
not.
Tennessee - Bristol. Gainesville, Etc
wah. Memphis, Richmond City.
Mississippi-II
Observation-Disclosures
California - Berkeley. Modesto. River
side.
Michgan-Port Huron.
Missourl-St. Joseph.
The list shows that the movement
toward administering municipal affairs
by a nonpartisan board of FIVE men
elected for a brief term and subject
in some of the cities to the initiative.
referendum and recall. has acquired
momentum.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1910-12-14
IN HER SECOND CHILDHOOD.

Cloverport is not a difficult city to
learn, and yet, there are people who
have been living here for the last ten
or twenty years who have never found
the News Office to see the paper printed
and can't find the butcher shop. That
sounds exaggerated. 1t is not. There
is Mrs. Sewers, for instance, Mrs. ID.
II whose visits down town are so sell
dom that the other morning she had a
hard time finding a certain store. The
first building she went in the owner
greeted her, something young LADY,"
Anything that CRATES on a woman's
nerves is to be addressed as LADY.
Imagine Mrs. Sewers Indignation at be-
ing pertly called young LADY, when
she is the proud grandmother of Hugh
Barrett. She stepped in another door,
but it was not the place. AS she closed
the door some one calculated "Oh, yo-
kidd" She darted in another door but
quickly stepped away, and as she turn
ed her back little rascal yelled out,
"Pool room, no place for a growing
child"
600
"Style am the ruination of the
world, said a maa once when he
was making purchase at Notes store.
There is a bit of truth about that.
Honestly, we have learned from exper
fence that being out of style is the
'ruination" of happiness sometimes.
Have you ever gone to the city all
dressed up in the best clothes you have,
thinking you look right nice? Then
when you get there feel worse than any
old rube you ever saw?
If so, you can understand how one Of
our friends must have felt when she
went to the city in her new hobble
skirt last week and as soon as she
stepped in the house her city cousin
remarked, staring at her new dress,
"Well, am thankful plated skirts
have come back"
The country girl gave a sigh, then
opened her suitcase to display her
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1910-12-14
Flat Roads Versus Convex.

Flat roads. as opposed to those o.
convex section. are recommended IT,
the London board of trade traffic re-
port as tending 10 minimize the splash
ing of pavaments with mud
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1910-12-14
STATISTICS OF CHIEF CROPS
IN AGRICULTURAL RE-
PORT.

The following are estimates OF
crop production and values for 1910
in the report of the secretary OF
agriculture:
Value of all farm products In
s United States for 1910 was $685.
100000, the largest record made and
D an increase over 1909 of $305. 000. 900.
Corn IL king with a production of
3,121 1881 900 bushels; value. $1.500,000.-
CO.,
Cotton crop, 5000. 900. 900.
Hay beats wheat with 60.116,000
tons; value. $72O.0OO,0OO.
Wheat crop. 69l. $4,000 bushels;
value. $625,0OO.0OO.
Oats, 1,O96, $4,000 bushels; value,
) $3.50 O00 000
Beet sugar, $4,000 short tons;
value. $51,0OO,000.
Cane sugar, $4,000 short tons;
5 value. $2S,OOO0O0
Tobacco crop. sos, 100000.
Barley, l5S.13S.OOO bushels; value
not stated.
Rye. 320SSOoo bushels; value. $23.-
. COO 600
) Rice lo0ooOO0OO pounds; value.
$4,000 900.
11:G .. 3s33&.H8.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1910-12-14

NINETY-Si.{ CITl-5 ADOPT
COMMlSGlQH GCV-7N...-:illI
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1910-12-14
Women's Handkerchief

White Linen--Embroidered and
lace trimmed corner and narrow
lace edge: hemstitched, embroi-
dered bow knots. flower and initial;
hemstitch, black border and hem
or black embroidered; hemstitched
one corner embroidered; in many
pretty designs; one corner embroi-
dered in butterfly and titles of the
valley; one corner embroidered in
carnations or dainty vine or lace
edge; center with lace insertion
and edge.
White Swiss-Scalloped or
hemstitched. embroidered in
black or white.
White Witt Madeira EN-
broidered corner and scallop.