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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1907
Page
4
The notice lists subscription rates for the Telegram and Evening Echo and details a paving controversy in Clarksburg. The City Council defends its paving plan for Baltimore and other streets, rejecting criticism as premature or misleading. The council plans brick testing and bids, arguing existing foundations may lower costs.
Legal debate centers on whether new pipeline eminent domain laws justify delaying compensation to landowners if the higher court rules the statute unconstitutional. Judges, bonds, and rights of way are weighed as owners worry about timely payment while pipelines gain temporary access. Henry Watterson mocks Democrats by touting Minnesota Governor Johnson as a presumed candidate. Local street repairs and political commentary on Weston and Fairmont press are noted, with criticism of free thinking limits and public discourse.
Clarkesburg board of trade appoints C. B. Lamberd R. J. Agzley and C. W. Reggett to attend the State board annual meeting in Elkins on October 8. Vice President C. W. Fairbanks is expected to be the main speaker.
Sealed bids due August 13 1907 at City Clerk for paying North Baltimore South Chestnut West Main and Carr avenues street repairs covering 4200 1700 3000 and 1300 sq yds respectively. A $500 certified check required with bids. Plans viewable at City Clerk or City Engineer offices. Ellsworth Chairman Street Committee reserves right to reject all bids.
Albert Clay Bayley sues Florence Irene Bayley in Chancery in Harrigan County West Virginia. Depositions of William Baker and others to be read at Frank W Stephens law office Huntington on August 31 1907 from 8 a m to 6 p m. If not completed the taking will be adjourned until finished. Signed Albert Clay Bayley Elmer F Goodwin counsel.
State of West Virginia commands Harrison County Sheriff to summon Florence Irene Bayley to appear before the Circuit Court on the first Monday in August 1907 to answer a bill in Chancery filed by Albert Clay Bayley. Witness H. W. Williams, Clerk, August 5, 1907, in the 45th year of the state.
State court records a divorce case Albert Clay Bayley vs Florence Irene Bayley in chancery. Florence is alleged nonresident. she must appear within one month after first publication. Court order issued August 1907 in Harrison County West Virginia.
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