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The Sunday Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1916

Page

5

Delphian Class to Meet at First Baptist Church

The Delphian Literary Class led by Miss Nannie Lowe will meet at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon in the parlors of the First Baptist church. Also Monday at 3 the DAR chapter will hold its December meeting at Mrs. Hugh Jarvis's home on East Main Street. Marriage of Lyla Smith to George Tupper is planned for Wednesday at 8 pm at the Smith home. Community Christmas events are planned Friday through Sunday with church and school performances and music across Clarkburg.

Nannie Lowe First Baptist Church Daniel Davisson Daughters of the American Revolution Hugh Jarvis East Main Street Lyla Smith George Tupper Yonkers, N Lyle Smith Court House Yard Stealey Boys Gregory Marcato Choral Club Camp Fire Girls Clarksburg Ash Chapel Broad Day Snodgrass Ward Amson Harvey F. Smith East End Fire Department Ross F. Huffman Central Fire Department East End Mr. Smith Master Collins Smith Smith

River stages report across multiple sites in Ohio Valley

River measurements show varying water levels across towns. Wheeling reports 9 feet at the wharf and 14 feet at the dam with 4.1 feet in the channel, all stationary and fair. Parkersburg at 10 feet, Morgantown 7.6 feet and falling, Morgantown cloudy, Warren at 1 foot with snow. Dnavis Island dam holds at 8.65 feet, with Parkersburg and Morgantown noting conditions as stated. Matamoras time noted noon with no departures. Old City at 1 foot 9 inches, Warren 1 foot, both falling or stationary.

Aresociated Press Wheeling Matamoras Pittsburg Dnavis Island Parkersburg Morgantown Old City Warren

Congress daily actions on flood bill and DC embargo

The commerce committee deferred action on a 50 million flood control bill for Mississippi and Sacramento rivers while resuming debate on a DC prohibition bill. House adjourned at 4 PM. Brigadier General McCain testified on military affairs as Chair Henry signaled opposition to food embargo legislation. Adjournment set for noon Monday.

Commerce Committee Mississippi Sacramento District of Columbia HOUSE Adamson Interstate Commerce Committee McCain Henry Rules Committee

Petit jurors summoned for adjourned U S District court term

A juror venire for the adjourned term beginning January 10 was summoned today by the clerk. Cases from the regular November term still to be reached will be called. Judge Charley A Woods of North Carolina will preside in Judge B F Keller's absence. Jury verdicts from the November term included a $3,500 judgment for plaintiffs in Yarrah et al v Mount Carbon Co Ltd.

Charleston United States District Court Charley A. Woods North Carolina Mount Carbon Company, Ltd

Unlawful to Give Liquor to Guests in Police Case

Washington case notes a police court ruling that it is unlawful to dispense intoxicating liquor to guests at a party. Florence Cook, at 323 Missouri Ave NW, served beer and liquor on Thanksgiving Day, leading Judge James L. Pugh to convict and deem barroom treating illegal. Assistant Corporation Counsel argued about congressional intent. the defense contended the law was not meant for such cases.

Washington Missouri Avenue Northwest Pugh James A. O'Shea Congress George Taggart

Judge Rules Against Consideration Of Liquor Offense Wording

Judge Pugh rejects the wording defining giving liquor to friends at a party as a pivotal factor in the case. The ruling narrows the interpretation of the offense and emphasizes the need for concrete elements beyond casual context.

Broad liquor law covers barroom drink gifts, court hears

Attorney O Shea argued for suspending judgment while appealing the ruling that the law bars giving away intoxicating liquors in a bar. He stated the statute covers all such cases and makes a person guilty who treats another to a drink in a barroom.

O'Shea District Court of Appeals

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