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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1907
Page
1
Representative Robert G. Cousins of Iowa emerged as a leading figure after the death of a congressman. The committee now has a candidate, and Cousins delivered an eloquent speech on the resolution to censure ambassador Bayar. His popularity rose among legislators prompting the speaker to declare a brief recess to congratulate him.
In a municipal clash Waldo and Lyon contend for the constable post in a district election. Waldo led Lyon by votes but the county court failed to publish the notice required for a vacancy election, leaving Lyon as acting constable under an expired term. The case may go to circuit court after magistrate Gordon delays papers to both claimants.
The rabbit and squirrel season closed December 15, wild turkey and grouse closed the same day, quail and partridge closed December 20. Overall hunting improved over recent years though some game remained scarce in parts of the state. The fish season opens today, trout season runs until September, and bass pike and salmon season begins June 16 and lasts until April 15.
Large crowd attends the watch night service at the Gof M B church on Monday night. The event began with prayer at 10, followed by a sermon by Rev. S K Arbuthnot on My Times Are In Thine Hand from Psalms. The service ended with a consecration as the old year passed and the new year began.
The article notes acts of Congress impacting interstate commerce of foods and consumer goods. It highlights health-related bans and controls, aims to reduce prices for gas and kerosene, and grants new authority to regulate trade. Authorities and dates are implied as initiation of these provisions.
West Virginia fair officials fixed dates for a September four day run and announced aJuly fourth motor racing event. Directors audited last year's fair and planned a floral and machinery hall while considering stock reductions to raise funds amid strong interest from farmers and stakeholders.
The West Virginia State Guard appoints a board of survey to convene at Charleston on January 2, 1907 to determine responsibility for loss or destruction of quartermaster or ordnance stores. The panel also inspects property for condemnation and audits government accountability reports. Captain Jackson Arnold, First Infantry. 1st Lieutenant C F Pentrie, First Infantry. and 2nd Lieutenant Miller, Signal Corps, comprise the detail.
The Watch Night gathering at the First Presbyterian church drew a large crowd last night. Dr Mead preached a brief gospel message from Luke 15 and will conduct reading at 3 PM and again preach at 7:20 PM, with hope for revival among residents tonight.
In Clarksburg the city welcomed the new year with a fifteen minute din of racket starting with the electric plant whistle and spreading through rail yards and factories. Bells rang explosions fired and revolvers shot into the midnight air as men emptied cartridges while others watched. The loud celebration reflected a determination to start the year with vigor.
A six inch gas main of the Clarksbury Light and Host Company broke about 5 AM Tuesday between Dariseon’s Run and Coburn’s Creek. The outage affected part of the city until 11 AM when service was restored by routing gas from other lines. Repairs will resume after necessary repairs and the broken main will be repatented.
Wheat opens at 7818, corn at 39 3 4 and oats at 33 1 2 with modest price moves noted. Market activity reflects standard agricultural commodity trading as buyers assess supply and demand dynamics for the period.
Mrs Carrie Brady wife of John C Brady died at her home near Cedar Cliff West Virginia last night at 10 20 after a month illness aged 63 She is survived by her husband and children Samuel D of Parkersburg A Spates of Fairmont F R A P and Raith Bupdy who live at the parental home A Trail a daughter of the late R Seymour is survived by sister Mrs M Ostate of Cumberland and brother Mr C C Beyisont of Seymour station Interment to be in the family burying ground Mrs Brady was an Aunt Frost Jr of the city
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