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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1900
Page
1
Hon L M La Follette Auditor of State visited the city and endorsed Republican prospects in the nation and state. He plans to seek re nomination and believes voters will judge his record favorably. The interview covered economic gains from timber coal and oil and praise for national administration.
The last City Council session of the 1899 1900 fiscal year approved settlements with ex city collector Charles M Roach and passed on unsettled bills. Salary changes were debated with minor edits and several officers re elected or retained including John B Stone as Chief of Police and Charles E Compton as Superintendent of Water Works and Electric Lights. The council set weekly meetings at 1 30 pm and salaries for several posts were adjusted.
Mr Charles M Roach served as City Collector from April 1897 to April 1809 and has made a final settlement with the town authorities, presenting a receipt for 3483 26 dollars in full of all claims. He completed the settlement quickly after leaving office, a feat not many collectors achieve.
The dwelling house of Abraham Thorn near Thornton was burned Tuesday evening and completely destroyed along with all household goods. Thorn was away and no alarm could be raised. The blaze likely started from an overheated stove. Also notes rates for announcing candidacies for local offices in SixTinxL with fees for State Senator and other posts.
A profile of LaFollette a prominent West Virginia Republican born near Capon Springs Hampshire County educated at West Virginia College and a longtime lawyer and public servant. He served as prosecuting attorney in Taylor County and as a trusted organizer noted for his leadership in Republican campaigns and his management of state finances. He remains a candidate to succeed himself as Auditor while living in Grafton.
The article describes personnel changes at B. & C. Shops and Rail and other local depots, with many workers resuming duties after illness and transfers. It notes significant stock stored in the storeroom, company moves, and a four-train transfer of the Sells Brothers circus from Ohio to New York. It closes praising West Virginia’s role and detailing grand spring openings and decorations at several shops in Grafton, drawing crowds daily.
Regular preaching services planned at the Lutheran church next Sunday morning and evening. Rev. J Addison Dunlap of Tyrone Pennsylvania will occupy the pulpit. On the following Sunday Easter service will be held with communion administered by Rev. Edward J Hopkins of Washington D.C. A preparatory service will be held on the preceding evening.
Mr Samuai Wotre and Miss Maggie Drennan married in Benwood on Thursday at midnight. They arrived Friday morning and received a royal reception Friday evening from the bride's parents Mr and Mrs David Drennan. About fifty guests attended the ceremony and reception.
Tally Baer of Grafton West Virginia announces he has taken the agency for Standard Sewing Machines and exhibition two machines at his residence. He invites the public and friends to view and purchase, soliciting a liberal share of patronage.
The new laundry business expresses gratitude for patronage in its first year and pledges fair dealing and satisfaction. It asks patrons to report any mistakes and emphasizes mutual benefit from honest service and industry.
A veteran shoemaker with over 35 years in the business offers advice on choosing comfortable shoes. The note from Weston Allen in Stifton, W. Va. emphasizes proper fit and foot comfort, urging buyers to value good footwear.
Rabher, born in New York, rose as a minstrel eel dancer and toured major circuits with top minstrel and vaudeville troupes. He trained at the Old National Stock Theatre and Wallace Theatre, later traveling with many companies. In 1894 he formed Erwood Stock Company and starred in Toledo Bradford and Port Huron runs, named R. J. Elwood, with a 51 week Toledo engagement and a multi-city circuit reflecting a long theatre career.
Local items report Mrs. Jane Miller on sick list with rheumatism for two weeks. Mire Bobs Pitzer now able to walk after illness. Joseph Cline roofing Amanda Osborne’s house this week. Brakeman job for Wai v in B&O Railroad. Hiram Swisher visited Grafton. Laura M. Osborne traveled to Graf ton last Friday and back Saturday. Mr and Mrs Jack McCartney wed last Sunday morning by Rev. C. Warman. An exchange lists common faults in society from church to horse tethering and petty grievances.
Notice to taxpayers urging prompt payment of all taxes, with emphasis on real estate taxes. Mentions June deadlines and weekly service observations, reflecting a local government or tax office notice. The readable text emphasizes timely settlement of dues.
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