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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1908
Page
5
Quotations list values for multiple railroad and company stocks as of 2 PM January 9 1908. Entries include Am Gop B&O C&O Long Island Pac and others with bid ask figures and percent changes amid a dense OCR-style table.
A legislative note from Washington reports the Senate opened debate on a navy personnel bill. Ranking figures and recent military communications were discussed as part of the introduction and initial remarks.
Multiple society notices recount Parkersburg area weddings and social events. The Baker Kennedy marriage at the bride's mother home features family ties, church rites, and a Mendelssohn procession. Nina Butters and Wilbur Cork wed at Golf Methodist parsonage with a small reception. A sleighing party near Melgoport ends safely after a first snow. Northview wedding of Charles Parrish and Maud-Tuwses conducted by Rev. D W Cunningham. Community meals, clubs, and lodge banquets close the segment with announcements of upcoming suppers and Golden Seal lodge activities.
A mother in Woodside Pennsylvania allegedly tortured her son after he stole 95 cents. The boy suffered severe burns on hands and neck from criminal treatment. He was found unconscious in the woods and brought to a hospital. the mother has been arrested.
Building permits were issued for several properties including a two story frame dwelling for Cora A. Gray at Merhanio and Jarvis, a two story frame dwelling for Hugh Downs on Carr Avenue, a one story slate roof stable for George W. Dolson at 162 West Majin Street, and an addition to a six worker house for Southern Pine Lumber Co. Louis Carr elected city assessor after a tied vote broken by Mayor Crile. Fire department seeks 1200 feet of hose. sidewalk petition moves to committee. electric light project near Elliott and Jarvis referred to committees.
At their meeting tomorrow night the Modern Woodmen will elect officers for the coming year. J F McGinnis of Quiet Dell was visitor in the city yesterday. Jefferson Parrish of Wallace spent Wednesday here. W C Bilmgardner arrived from Craigmoor Thursday. Maj Guy R Sinsel made a business trip to Parkersburg today. The industrial outlook at Slaterville looks brighter.
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