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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1909
Page
4
An 1909 note outlines a plan to restructure city water charges and build a sinking fund. It calls for 10 percent higher rates for nonresidents and a method to cover costs, depreciation, and dividends on water works bonds. The proposal seeks equal income to costs and fair taxation for city residents.
A农 Maryland? No. A farmer from Morrison County writes to the Telegram urging West Virginia farmers to attend the winter agricultural course at the State University in Morgantown. He argues trained farmers win against untrained, and calls for editorial space to promote information that could improve farming, finances, and county prospects. The letter also critiques city water improvements and debt plans, advocating sensible funding and maintenance of the water works system.
The piece urges the Joint committee of the legislature to acquire full investigative powers over state institutions including the penitentiary scandal. It argues for decisive action by the House to authorize witness hearings and the summoning of relevant parties. It notes Governor Dawson’s trip to the institution and calls for a thorough house cleaning if allegations prove true.
The piece claims opposition to a proposed issue harms Clarksburg’s manufacturing base. It argues outsiders misjudge the city as anti industry and notes hostility from rivals and jealously prompted efforts to curb future improvements. The Telegram defends local enterprise and growth.
A Charleston editor notes lawmakers plan a forty five day session to address industrial service impacts. A well known businessman laments constant talk of hard times and urges restraint, saying cash interests and finances dominate public discourse and shape policy responses.
Disjointed notices from multiple newspapers discuss penitentiary directors, accusations, and questions of integrity without conclusive evidence. The text references Hoard of directors, Moore, and various local figures while noting public complaints and calls for reform during hard times.
Broaddus College basketball fell to Fairmont State Normal team 42 to a score of 42. The visitors dominated as Williams and Hamilton led for Normal with 7 points each while Wells contributed 8 for Broaddus. Referee Ford and umpire Cole officiated the 20 minute halves before 130 in attendance.
J Pronton Miller formerly of Buckhannon arrived from Washington DC Monday morning and was laid to rest in Gol Kellows cemetery. He had lived in Washington the last 15 years and is survived by his daughter Miss Lilla and his wife formerly Miss Anna Gore. The couple married in 1882 and later Miller studied in Europe before living in Washington. Relatives followed the casket to the grave with the family. His death Saturday morning was due to Wright's disease. The funeral service was conducted at Christ Episcopal Church in Washington.
Robert Smithig was brought from the O'Gara coal mine near Wolf Summit to await a beating before a county justice on the charge of breaking into Sherman Strother's store in Wilsonburg several weeks ago and stealing goods. Junice John Flynn of Wilsonburg assisted in the transfer.
A local invite promotes a Beeching Brand tasting event at Ry 1 hosted by Mia Stella McClow. She will personally supervise the display of sliced beef bacon sausage catsup vine kur imported Camembert and regional cheese plus homemade jellies and jams. Friends are urged to attend and welcome her return.
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