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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1907
Page
1
Mrs Hopier Waite awoke to find her three month old baby dead in bed beside her and her husband. Authorities offered a preliminary finding that the infant likely suffocated during the night without the parents knowing. The incident prompted a quiet investigation and no charges were reported.
Jimthe JovHT Fiznn bound over after a disturbance Saturday evening in Wilsonburg. He threatened to butcher John Bay and family with a hatchet, throwing crumbs and stones at them. Bond fixed at 100 pounds. ten days to provide it or be committed to jail. Special Constable J W Schrader aided in arrest and magistrate appearance.
The quarterly business meeting at United Church North View was well attended despite weather. Rev J P Piggott of Adamston preached excellent sermons and a Wikinews version of the meeting will be held at Daft Street Church Stealey addition at 7 pm with another sermon by Rev Piggott. All are invited by Rev D W Cunningham.
WN Beker of the Baker Cudersoitors undertakes extensive remodelling on Marx street. Carpenters begin tearing out partitions to create a modern plate glass storefront and larger quarters, transforming the present front into a handsome updated façade.
The State Association of National Aveociation of Stationary Engineers of West Virginia elected officers at Wheeling during the annual meeting. Tracy of Clarkeburg became president, J A Shull of Moundsville vice president, H B Turner of Huntington secretary, J A Affaite r of Wheeling treasurer, B J Wolfe of Wheeling conductor, and George Burford of Charleston door keeper. The next convention will likely be in Wheeling.
The article reports the death of Criss Kennedy after being struck on a street car track. It notes Harry New as acting chairman of the Republican National Committee following the retirement announcement of Geo. B. Cortelyou, with New named vice chairman.
Christina D Kennedy of Point Comfort died when she lay asleep on the Fairmont Clarksburg Traction track near Elk Creek mouth. Coroner’s jury ruled accidental death caused by intoxication and laying on the track. motor man and conductor not held responsible. Kennedy, 35, painter, survived by wife, two children, three brothers and three sisters. Funeral held Monday at 2 pm at her home, burial in Elview Cemetery.
Large numbers of Clarksburg residents and Fairmonters traveled to the city on the new Clarksburg to Fairmont electric line. Cars carried dozen or more riders from early morning to late afternoon, with many locals stopping on Main Street to greet friends and discuss the new service. The crowd indicated first trips for many, and optimism about the line's impact on business and social life.
The F. W. Haney farm on Tadlan creek in this county, drilled for six weeks by Grove-Rowland Company of Fairmont, finished Sunday morning. The well flowed 40 barrels natural in the first 12 hours after it was brought into pay. It is a Gordon sand well.
Patsey Finnerty appeared in Magistrate Gordon's court on a charge of selling a restaurant with intent to defraud creditors. He was held for the next grand jury under $1,000 bond. The case, brought by William M. Follen and Will Post, concerns the sale of the restaurant behind the Diamond saloon on Pike Street to Finnerty last November amid existing executions and debts. John Tierney and Mike Sheridan stood as Finnerty's bail?ors.
Harris Ware, the Boston musician and musical director, joins the Girls Will Be Girls company arriving this morning for the Grand opera house engagement tonight. Ware wrote the musical comedy The Parvenun, staged in the city last year by local talent under the Marcaia Club auspices.
A teachers institute for Clark and Coal districts will be held at the new Pierpont school on Sycamore Street Saturday January 12 at 1 20 PM. The program will be published later.
The legislature convenes in Charleston for a biennial session with packed attendance. Expected leaders include Senator McDermott for senate president and J A Seaman for house speaker, while John T Harris is seen as senate clerk. House clerk candidates Marty Shaw Doug Hughes and Most Topping compete amid a party contest.
Mary Jane Barth seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Willa Barth of Adamaton died Sunday at 11 30 am from paralysis of the heart following a long illness from diphtheria Funeral will be Tuesday at 3 pm with services at the parents home and burial in the EO F ceremony
James Alexander is recuperating at his Clay Street home after an operation for appendicitis, reportedly performed at home Saturday. Local press notes his condition improving and health authorities have not confirmed details.
The trespass suits against William R. Goe and about twenty Hope Natural Gas Company workers were continued by Magistrate Gordon to next Monday afternoon at defense request. The cases stem from a dispute over a pipeline on the Gawthrop place near O’Neil following a dispute between the Gawthrops and gas company. The hearing for Harry Bennett on a warrant charging him with contempt was also held.
The will of A J Cansatt president of the Pennsylvania railroad was filed with the Norristown register of wills. The estate is not yet appraised but estimated at over five million dollars. It passes to his widow and three surviving children with bequests to two sons in law.
Attorney General Jackson filed a lawsuit in the New York Supreme Court seeking to oust George B. McClellan from the mayoralty as an alleged usurper while William Randolph Hearst is named as the rightful claimant. Louise Brewer faced a peace warrant in Justice J N Davids court after a neighborhood dispute with Julia Swiger, who accused Brewer of assault.
Kirk McKellar formerly a night Clerk at the Waldo hotel died Monday morning at 7 following a sudden illness. He was 21 and had previously worked as a clerk at the Stamm hotel. He left Waldo in September. Mr and Mrs Will R B Gandy Jr married in Cherubasco Ind on New Year's day after a wedding trip and will reside here. Marcus Ly Ribiert legislator elect arrived from Lumberport and left for Charleston to attend legislature sessions.
The Sunday school elected officers yesterday morning at the First Baptist church. Superintendent L. W. Garrett, Assistant Superintendent Taney Harrison, Secretary C Earl Israel, and Treasurer David J Walters were chosen unanimously. The board also thanked retiring superintendent J Stout for his service noting increases in attendance and contributions and a bright outlook for growth in the year ahead.
The Lafayette Concert Band, led by Prof. Louie Zeller, performed stress corner concerts Saturday night to large crowds. The group, 29 members aged nine to sixteen, formed two months ago from inexperienced players and showed remarkable talent under Zeller's guidance. He plans to grow the band to sixty before summer.
A pleasant ciphering event occurred at Grass Run School Goodwin with Miss Grace Mumeer guiding and Guy Goodwin assisting. Trustees George T Nazim and E Z Bennett spoke on education after the match, which drew a large crowd and lively, instructive remarks.
The Board of Engineers completed its survey of the Ohio River between Pittsburgh and Cairo. The report now goes to the Rivers and Harbors Board for review before submission to Congress. The board recommended deepening the channel from Pittsburgh to Cairo in favor of improved navigation. The Rivers and Harbors Board will meet in the engine room for consideration of the report.
Chapter members are urged to attend the Adontram Chapter meeting at 7:89 o clock on a scheduled day. Exquiries indicate a turnout of about 20 members expected.
In a fragmentary report, William Feman is noted in a safety or grave-related matter with unclear charges. The text references William Braue, a 25 year old with colored eyes, involved in a dispute about two grave charges, but the full details are obscured.
The Lumberport Natural Gas Company has applied for a charter to organize and begin business soon. Authorized capital is 26000 dollars with ten or twelve incorporators including M. L. Riblett Boyd Horner Lee Bomgens Dr Is ter H C Hedges and B D Mi. Officers will be elected once charter arrives and the company will supply Lumberport with gas and also furnish gas for manufacturing in the area. The project aims to spur town growth amid gas and water availability.
The pastor announced revival services to be held Wednesday through Friday nights at the First Baptist Church. The meetings will focus on prayer and personal work. Twenty two young people volunteered to enlist in a personal campaign after Sunday service. A marked commitment to Christian service is being emphasized. all are invited to attend. Kariaminie Wada, pastor slate, re
The report states clerk Charles? traveled from Denver to Asheville, suffering injuries en route. Officials note his condition has improved since departure, and his stay in Asheville is hoped to aid full recovery from the incident.
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