The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-08-23
West Virginia
News Cuttings
An epitonne of most inn
Portant events transpir-
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Xxx "hS IN state XXX
Weston.-Baltimore and Ohio pas
senger train No. 36 was derailed four
miles west of Buchanon by two rail-
road spikes being placed upon the
rails. The engine turned over into a
ditch along the track and the first cars
OF the train left the track
Charlestown.-Although no infantiIe
paralysis has developed within 30
miles OF this place, the jefferson coun-
ty board of health to guard against
possible induction of the disease has
passed a strict quarantine against the
prevailing infantile paralysis in the
upper and lower Shenandoah valley.
Wheeling.-The recent heavy rains
have caused the greatest storm dam
age suffered in the West Virginia pam
handle for several years. All small
! streams having been flooded. and
many farms and gardens swept clear
of vegetation. A conservative esti-
mate of the monetary damage is $780,
600.
Charleston.-The public service
/ commission has refused the applica-
ton of the Central Freight Associa-
ton for permission to put into effect
advanced freight rates on five days
notice. 1t is understood the applica-
ton will be amended to be effective
In 30 days, the regular statutory pc
riod.
Moundsville.-When Frank Keller.
who was arrested for trespassing upon
the property of the B. & o. railroad
company at the Benwood bridge was
brought to the county Jail here it was
discovered he was wearing besides a
suit OF heavy winter underclothing,
three pairs Of trousers and three
coats.
Wheeling.-Emancipa day will
be celebrated here September 20 with
a large parade in which it is planned
to have delegations from practically
all OF the cities and towns of North
ern West Virginia. The celebration
Will be held two days earlier than the
anniversary date which falls ON Sat-
urday.
Clarksburg-An interesting legal
fight in which state officials will be re-
quired to take part is developing at
Weston, as the result of action OF the
Weston Independent District Board OF
Education, in passing an order that
there shall be no change in the text
book used in the schools there for the
last five years.
Wheeling.-Dr. II. d. Hatfield, for
mer governor of West Virginia, and
DR.. w. @. Slusser, OF Bluefeld, both
majors in the medical reserve corps,
addressed physicians of the northern
panhandle section of the state at a
meeting here. in an effort to stimulate
recruiting among physicians in the
medical reserve.
Charlestown.-Dr. w. w. Brown, OF
Shenandoah Junction. president of the
Eastern Panhandle Medical Associa-
ton, has been advised by the medical
section of the Council of National De.
Tense that Major Henry d. Hatfield.
Of Huntington, former governor OF
West Virginia, will deliver an address
here next week
| Wheeling. Wheeling district peo.
| pie will honor not only the youth OF
Ohio county who have been selected
for army service in the first draft call
of the nation. but also the local young
men who have received commissions
| following training at Fort BENJAMIN
Harrison, when the great mass meet
ing is held next week.
Clarksburg. g.-Judge Ira T.. Robinson.
of Grafton, chairman OF the draft
board of appeals for the northern dis
trict OF West Virginia. stated that it
is manifestly improper TO approach
and interview members OF the district
board, or TO write personal letters to
them about matters to come before
| the board for decision
Petersburg Owing to the large
number of claims for exemptions be-
] 'tA'tH'N VI oAANtatN NEVNNNNiAr anu Ws-
cause nearly 30 OF those called for the
| first quota failed to pass the physical
/ examination, the Grant county oxemp-
ton board, It was announced. has
/ found IT. necessary to issue a second
/ call for men under the draft.
Wheeling According 70 statistics
/ by a periodical devoted to- the inter
\ ests of cities having the commission
/ form of government. Wheeling ranks
/ third among the AZ cities of the coun-
! try having The commission form OF
/ government in the salary paid the city
I manager. The city manager of Wheel
ing receives $4,000 a year.
Charleston Mrs. Mary Hughes.
AGED ioi years. died here She was
I the mouther Of 10 children. four OF
whom survive Mrs Hughes mother
is said to have lived to bo 40 years
Y old