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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1907
Page
4
The article notes editors urging a special levy of ten cents per hundred dollars to accelerate debt repayment for municipal improvements. It cites twelve thousand dollars already paid this year and suggests eleven thousand more could be cleared with the levy, urging council consideration and support.
An Evening Echo presents a fragment with hopeful metaphor noting that hope is like the sun and shadows our burdens as we journey toward it.
A Victorian era column extols Southern recovery after the Civil War, praising Republican governance and industrial expansion. It cites Hon. Joseph G Cannon and Grover Cleveland on South progress and hints at Democratic strategic cautions in upcoming campaigns. The piece notes conservative business interests shaping candidacy debates amid Weslyn College Buckhannon's commencement season.
Sheriff Helmick of Randolph County declares he will not accept saloon license money and identifies as a Prohibitionist, signaling the party’s first press hint of influence there. The piece also notes the Grafton Daily Republican's launch and editor roles while commenting on Democratic Party prudence and tax sentiment amid West Virginia anti liquor trends.
At the regular police court session Mayor Grile presided. Amos Goodwin jailed three days for drunkenness after failing to pay a $2 fine plus costs. WIN Shreever fined $3 and costs for disorderly conduct and released to settle Saturday evening. Nicolo Dago forfeited a $4 and costs put-up fine for street disorderly conduct after not appearing. Dyspepsia ad copy follows.
Hon. Charles H. Treat serves as treasurer presenting a session focused on a new plan for emergency currency. Edward Neily of Wood County Bank of Parkersburg reports on the American Bankers Association delegates as tables and committees prepare for officer elections and next meeting.
In Lafayette Indiana on June 6 Helen M Govgar prominent temperance lecturer died at her home of heart failure at age seventy.
Minnie Floretta Johnson six died Wednesday night of diphtheria. She was the six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles H Johnson of Adamston. Burial occurred Thursday afternoon at the county infirmary cemetery.
In Toledo Ohio the Toledo Railway and Terminal Company faces a federal suit alleging a conspiracy to defraud led by J P Morgan and allies. The case, heard in the state circuit court, concerns damages and ownership disputes over equipment and plates used in a related operation.
Deeds recorded list transfers of parcels and lots in various districts including Lambertport, Mechanic Street, East Clarksburg, and Tenmile. The text also notes the Smith show carnival opening June 10 at Union Heights along the traction line for one week with full particulars to follow.
A June contract dispute appears to involve a hospital project with a local builder Zeek and Son of Grafton named as the current principal bidder. The text indicates plumbing and heating work and mentions a trade for with Alex.
Jessie Boxdale was arrested by Constable Waldo on a warrant from Magistrate Gordon's court, charged with assaulting and beating his wife Mrs Allie Boxdale. He is to be tried Friday at 9 o clock.
The Baptist Christian Endeavor Society will meet Friday night at 8 o clock at Tople. The program titled How to help those younger than we are citing Matt chapter 18 will be discussed. Edgar d R Moore will oversee the meeting and attendees are invited to study the topic and participate.
The funeral and burial for James Carter were held at Shinnston at 10 o clock today under St John s Lodge A F and A M. Carter was a member of Fairfax lodge Morgantown chapter and Graf ton Commandery and died in Tucker county Tuesday. He was a well known coal operator in the Fairmont region.
Clarence E. Crislip and Bertha Price, Fred F. Matthew and Myrtle Lindsey have been issued marriage licenses.
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