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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1908
Page
1
Wheeling reports the flood crest near 10 am with 42 feet and many dwellings destroyed or damaged. Rail and trolley lines are out. rescue crews aid victims as water recedes below danger. Cincinnati awaits peak flood while Indiana sees continued rises and closed schools at Evansville.
Pittsburg scene reports a body found in the river with two missing persons nearby. The event triggered a flood of disaster response as thousands are temporarily drawn from work and crews assess the damage estimated at two million dollars.
High waters on Fishing Creek at Porter's Falls prevent the Short Line from running normally. Only one round trip is recorded between Porter's Falls and New Martinsville, with a morning outbound trip and a noon return, and no service in the afternoon.
Frank Meyers confessed to drunkenness and property damage after a saloon disturbance in Glen Ik. He paid a fine of ten dollars plus costs and was released from jail by a deputy, then transported to an unspecified location after a disorderly incident near Magistrate Gordon Bun diny.
Chicago wheat prices closed near 827 and 8 for bid, with corn at 60 1 4 and oats at 64 2 4 as of February 17. Market shows steady activity in rye and related grains.
Frankfort Kentucky reports Democratic representative Mason county McKnight died in the morning. His death comes as Beckham is favored to win the United States Senate seat with a ten day election to choose his successor. Dems expect a Democrat to back the party nominee. Funeral set for Maysville tomorrow. Sugar prices also fall ten cents per hundred pounds in New York trading.
Special correspondence from Charleston reports Senator Thorn optimistic that the levying bill will pass the Senate and that its passage with the county salary bill will justify an extra legislative session.
Favre William, Jennings Bryan spoke to the ministers association and high school students in Indianapolis this morning. He attended a reception this afternoon and was slated to address a mass meeting and speak at a banquet tonight.
Circuit court acted on closing orders during the term with actions including overruling demurrers in Bessie Lyon vs James A Mines and Mary Golden Willison vs James H Mines. Orders directed funds to the clerk in S C Denham vs Katherine Patterson and tied proceedings in West Virginia Mine Supply Co. v Parr Limbey and Planing Co. A decree of water was entered in Samuel Lewis et al vs Daniel H Longinotte et al. A receiver appointment was refused in James F Due against Augustus J Green. A sale decree was affirmed in William P Musser Admr v Laur y Musser et al, and a cross bill/award in Sherman Robinson v Cora Fox. Sale ordered in State of West Virginia v John Jackson et al.
The revival meetings at Stewartshapel led by Rev. J. E. Scott continue with one profession reported. Scott will resume his duties at Adamston this coming Sunday. The body of Antonio Potts, a Slavin miner shot in the county, was buried after death from poisoning. The examination will involve those who graduate from the schools this afternoon. Funeral services were held in Crom cemetery.
Charles W Morse, former banker and promoter, was arraigned before Justice Dowling on grand larceny and misappropriation of funds charges from the Mercantile National Bank. He pleaded not guilty and sought a two week postponement with permission to change his plans. Hearing set for next Monday.
The Bristol widow Mrs. Sarah J. Wayne dies Sunday afternoon after long illness. Funeral Tuesday at Mrs. Armour's home with Rev. Miller officiating. Burial in O Neil I O O F cemetery beside grandson J W Schrader. Surviving: two sons and two daughters, plus grandchildren. She was a Baptist member for over forty years.
A large congregation of Pythians and others heard J. E. Bird deliver an eloquent first Pythian sermon at Got Methodiat church Sunday morning. The talk highlighted friendship as the Pythian principle and the Golden Rule as its practice, recounting Damon and Pythian as a moral example. The subject covered culture of friendship and its trust with an instructive narrative, praised as profound and eloquent.
After lingering since Saturday evening the Smell case remains unsettled as of February 17 in Clinton NL. Details and next steps are awaited from the court as the jury has not yet reached a verdict.
Two 12 to 14 year old boys were caught robbing Harry Johnson's hardware store on West Pike Street at 1 39 am. They fled along the railroad and were later captured after a chase by Policeman McCloud and others. A wooden box loaded with cartridges and weapons was found. the youths were charged with burglary and sent to county jail for Magistrate Gordon's hearing. They had prior trouble and had attempted escapades including riding a freight train toward Parkersburg.
The office of County Clerk W. Guy Tetrick reports licenses issued to Gordian G. Fraed and Rew Champ Boyd Coush and Elia Lowther, George Drifa and Rosa V. Cunningham.
Fragmentary text notes a burial at Cumberland in Rawlings Michigan on a Saturday. The ceremony referenced "The World of Mir Anne" with unclear date and time details.
A controversial vote defeats woman suffrage efforts while Senator Lattimer of South Carolina is reported to be in critical condition after a surgical twist of the bowels. The Associated Press reports from Washington.
Acting Coroner Wynn's jury ruled Antonio Puttie died of poisoning not caused by a wounding act. The fatal incident followed a pre-nuptial celebration at House No. 32 with a free-for-all scuffle. No link was found between the shooting and any identifiable person.
Philippi February 17 Special to elegrants Judge William T. Tee a Barbour county figure dies at his home after an illness at age 75. He formerly served as judge of the circuit court. John Witte a prominent resident and retired businessman also dies at his home at age 77.
The President sent to the Senate the nominations of Charles P. Brandfield of Missouri for assistant postmaster general and William L. Day for United States attorney for the Northern District of Ohio.
Thomas G. Rust, 71, cabinet maker, dies at his home in Charles Town Jefferson County. Funeral tomorrow at 2 20 PM with interment at Edge Hill cemetery. He leaves a wife two sons and a sister and a brother. he is brother of Mr M A Blake of this city.
Mrs. Lime Crouser awaits transport from Warton asylum to the institution for the insane following a medical exam. Judge James N. David ordered commitment due to her tainted mental faculties from drink and drugs.
County Superintendent Cyril Webb visited the Adamston graded schools today in the work under Principal L Wayman Ogden and his staff. He expressed approval of the progress and praised the effort of the teachers and students.
Special to the Telegram Charleston Feb 17 the Senate failed to pass the woman suffrage amendment by 13 to 11 with one abstention The dog law bill moved to the House and was taken up for amendments at 230 this afternoon Several senators criticized the House measure but leaders expect no other major action The Mine investigation report and education bills received consideration with Senate approving two education measures and joint resolutions advancing to readings.
M G Cunningham returns from Richmond Indiana and will locate there next week to sell household goods and pack for the move. His son Ray works with a local grocery firm and Cunningham, an experienced onlooker in the line, will leave the business here with hopes a distant firm will gain from his experience and past success. Local regret follows the impending departure of Mr and Mrs Cunningham.
Engineer James Barry of Buffalo died and four others were seriously injured when a Michigan Central passenger train struck a New York Central yard engine at Bick Rock today. The accident occurred February 17 and involved multiple crew members from the two lines.
The Modern Maccabees women’s group held a Friday afternoon gathering at Good Hope with Deputy Grand Commander Josephine Marshall presiding. Mrs Marstall offered a toast touching on fraternal bonds and community service within the organization.
Sehon arrest reported after Douglas Schon, colored, was arrested Monday on a county warrant and brought before a magistrate. The case involves extortion allegations and a dispute over property. A witness said a chair was used during the incident. Hearing continued for several days, with release on own recognizance offered to the defendant.
A handgun discharged while a clerk tucked a small bullet into a barrel hit an unidentified man in the jaw and upper lip, tearing toward the brain. He was rushed to hospital for treatment with the prognosis uncertain and possible fatal complications.
Charleston reports mixed views on prohibition as the legislature adjourns. The anti-saloon league weakened by a defeal, but Theodore Alvord hints the prohibition amendment could rise again. Local option remains debated in both houses amid speculative sentiment on possible further action.
Governor Dawson signed Home Bill No. 3a relating to West Virginia University and Senate Bill No. 2 concerning the Wheeling charter. The package also includes a substitute for Senate Bill No. 16 on the normal school diploma line and related timing provisions in court matters.
Thomas Sillim and Nina Jarvis suffered injuries after an ankle dislocation incident at Kendler Hospital. Both were admitted Sunday evening and transported Monday for treatment for evident nervous trouble and related concerns.
John Matrland of Staketivld files for voluntary bankruptcy listed with assets 22 000 and liabilities 6 000. Referee W Frank Stout to preside over creditor meeting on March 3.
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