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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
1
New York April 2 Governor Willson of Kentucky denounces night riders in a letter to a friend. He calls them cowards criminals and felons and says they should be killed during attacks and others jailed in the penitentiary. He asserts no compromise with the organization and warns it is deeply dangerous with oath-bound members.
Eastbound freight train No 84 derailed at Volcano Junction at 6 15 pm Wednesday. Rescue crews could not clear the track quickly. Grafton was asked to send help. Trains 55 and 4 detoured via the Short Line, arriving at Clarksburg late. No injuries. six hours to clear. Box factory at Fetterman resumes under Edward Glenn. Oil well near Brooke County yields 600 barrels daily. Bible classes of Andrews M E Sunday School present a literary entertainment Friday April 3, with free refreshments.
The display shows Rogers Stainfloor Monarch Plastic Floor Finish Lone Bros Floor and Deck Faint Gup pino Crack and Crecive Fillers Jos V. Shelley 105 Latrobe St Daily Weather Report notes fair weather with colder conditions. Vendors advertise building supplies and hosiery hats and shoes. Obstacle Race at the Colosseum Rink scheduled for 9 50 tonight.
Fairmont April 2 Mrs W Floyd Talbott died last evening at 7 30 after a period of critical illness at Cook Hospital She came from her Berryburg area home about a week ago and was in serious condition Her husband sisters brothers and relatives including John Moore who arrived from Oklahoma stood by throughout The deceased formerly Miss Iva Moore of Barbour county leaves a young daughter Funeral plans say the remains go to Berryburg and then to the family farm with services likely Friday
John W. Caves of the Baltimore and Ohio yards swore out a warrant for B. O. Special Officer Sapp after alleging an unprovoked assault in the campagn yards. Mayor Kenny set the trial for 7 o'clock with a likely crowded courtroom as the case arouses interest. Sapp was arrested by Officer Behan and posted bond for appearance.
Gramm Kenter wins first prize in a five entry obstacle race at the Coliseum last Tuesday night. The event, a new attraction, will be repeated tonight at 30 o clock. Also reported are a train derailment in Douglas West Virginia injuring mail clerk Roy G. Powell and others, a deadly street car incident in Wheeling, and notices for a Ladies U B Exchange and Empty Stocking Club bazaar with details and times.
Dock Bennett, a B&O railroad watchman, privately built Pearl street at his own effort and leisure, using cinders provided by his employer. He completed the project unseen by the city, which now thanks him for the substantial improvement. The piece praises his industrious spirit and wonders if he should be made street commissioner.
Col John T. McGraw chairman of the Democratic State Central Committee attends a meeting in Parkersburg delays due to a wreck at Volcano and detour via Clarksburg. He favors Cornwell for governor and names several men for attorney general. He declines comment on Bryan endorsement. Also news on Stephen Tremble's paralysis, Grafton Traction ridership, and the Travis family's move to Kingwood with Mr. Travis heading the Kingwood electric light plant.
A brief advertisement notes spring shirts and a choice negligee available at F Friedman located at 24 West Main Street. The listing emphasizes selection and shop details with a small serial number 301-tt.
Mayor Kenny Hast presided as Grant Yates of Simpson faced a warrant sworn by Central Hotel proprietor Ed Custer after Yates was jostled on Latrobe street and fell through a large plate glass window. The case was dismissed due to lack of evidence of intent, with costs charged to Custer. The mayor advised Custer to sue for damages in a justice court, signaling an effort to apply the law fairly.
Hon. William Henry Hearne urged voters in a major county gathering to back the Taylor delegation and to favor stronger mining laws to protect American labor from foreign competition. In Newburg a Democratic slate was chosen for municipal offices, though mayoral nominee Wm Hostler declined the post amid a party meeting turnout. Fire damages Batkin Produce property and residence. heavy rains trigger landslides, halting rail traffic on the Richwood line.
John F. Moran of Pugh and Reavers Wholesale Grocery Company suffered a severe facial bruise when a heavy warehouse door slammed shut as he attempted to pass through while at work. The incident occurred at the company’s warehouse. Moran received medical attention and there were no reports of further injuries.
Two young gentlemen seek private family room and board near Main Street with convenient walking distance. Offer to pay $50 monthly. Respond to Box 63, P. O., Grafton.
Fairmont April 2 Yesterday a Republican committee ticket was made up for the primary. Neither Mr. Scherr nor Mr. Hearne entered the race saving $250 each. Hearne’s participation was not expected but Boner’s action damaged his county stock. The committee collected $1,600 from candidates, of which $600 will be needed, while the rest raises questions about the extra $1,000. Zinn, a West Side merchant and former Democratic ward leader, is unable to attend to business due to rheumatism and uses a cane. A Grafton party will hear Paderewski in Wheeling April 6 at the Court Theatre.
Two Los Angeles Examiner staff reporters and the San Diego correspondent are charged with burglary and conspiracy in a bid to prevent a rival from scooping photographs of ships from Magdalena Bay. Other Examiner editors and a San Diego correspondent face potential prosecution. One reporter alleges higher officials directed the plan and immunity was offered in exchange for names. Talbot, Heustis, and Beard are jailed in San Diego on $3,000 bail while Hayden Talbot claims false imprisonment and plans to sue.
Parkersburg report quotes Hon. Charles W. Swisher, secretary of state, as declaring he will not withdraw from the Republican gubernatorial race. He states he leads the contest, manages his own campaign, and believes he will be nominated at the Charleston convention on July 5. He denies bosses or Washington interference and expresses confidence in victory in November.
The McGraw Oil and Gas Company accelerates pipeline work through the city with crews extending the line up Luzadder Street toward Charles Street. Officials report forty-three applications for gas service since March 27.
After three months idle, Wheeling Steel & Iron Company resumes its continuous mill, employing about 100 men and producing as much finished material as a 600 man ordinary rolling mill, with a plan to run steadily. Talbot reports W R Hearst refuses to defend Examiner men in trouble, citing expense.
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