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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
4
Consolidated Bell listing appears with a rooms and services note. The fragment references a business office and contact context, indicating an advertisement style entry for telephone or telecommunication services. No clear event or full details available.
The Morgantown Chronicle argues for a public recreation park with ball field and tennis courts within Greater Morgantown, funded by the city for the benefit of boys and girls. It urges a permanent park near streetcar routes, cites Graf ton's need, mentions the death of C Wood Dailey, and notes forestry and flood losses, with WV towns voting on licenses shaping Grafton as a refreshment stop.
Multiple listings on West Main West Boyd and West Wilford streets report six to eight room houses cottages and building lots with prices from 1 350 to 3 300. Several lots and two large properties on Washington Street and Main Street offer bargain prices and weekend only deals. Includes corner lot and modern conveniences notations amid a busy sale market.
An Uniontown Pa Standard editorial argues for reform in primary and general elections. It calls voters to cast ballots freely after candidates are presented, warns against money and corrupting influence, and stresses patriotism and integrity in voting.
Invitations have been issued for the Seilorf Club annual Easter ball. The pleasant social event will take place on Friday night, April 24, as members prepare for one of the year's most enjoyable social gatherings.
The Consolidated Telephone Company board approved purchasing Terra Alta holdings and funding new work. A Grafton to Newburg line will start immediately, with through service to Tunnelton and Kingwood, improving service to Kingwood Terra Alta Mountain Lake Park and Deer Park. Parsons cabling and Mansfield work commence as 7,000 phones become available.
Thornton Mrs. Lee Annon travels to East Liverpool to be with her ill sister Miss Laura Powell who is very low with consumption. Mrs. Annon is accompanied to Grafton by Mr. Annon. Mrs. Charlie Bolyard returns home from visiting her parents. Thornton Fire Brick plant hires several men, rushed with orders. L. C. Haymond leads as assessor candidate in Taylor County. Rev. Knotts preaches next Sunday at 7:20 PM. Troy Demoss improves after illness. Earl Thomas moves to Mt. Pleasant. Easter services at Westerman German Baptist church. Farmers busy. spring work expected to rise. Westerman school to close next Friday. Rogers Stain floor ad by J. W. Shelley. Gov Hughes vetoes railroad regulation laws. M. Mourad Armenian revolutionary leader in Boston. Sweet Melody Flour mention.
Comic song from Ziegefeld's Follies of 1907 with a New York Sun World publication. Words and music by Billy Kent, humorous Stanlaws color cover design. Published by Maurice Shapiro arrangements. A return NYC theatre attraction last year.
Real estate remains the standout investment as other securities falter, boosting inquiries and prompting a Graf ton real estate push. Listings include multiple 5 room homes on W Main St and nearby areas, ranging from 900 to 3500 dollars, several lots on East End and streetcar lines, and exchanges offered for some properties.
A major forest fire in Cranberry and President Townships has destroyed at least $75,000 of timber and endangered oil property. Firefighters exhausted after back firing saved gas wells and lines while logging and game habitat suffered with wildlife killed or displaced across six square miles.
A fragment notes A Carroll operates a paper hanging and painting service at 423 East Main Street. The readable portion identifies the business as a local tradesman offering wall coverings and painting work.
It is estimated that the fruit and grain crop of Nova Scotia for the year 1907 will figure up considerably more than $25,000,000. Adding to this the lumber and fish products each of which are even greater than the fruit or grain. It is apparent that this province is a great wealth pro ducer. The past season is almost every industrial pursuit was an ex ceptionally good one—the best in every direction for years.
Grafton Traction Company filed with Taylor County Court an application for a right permit and franchise to use county roads and bridges to extend its street car line. A special session is set for May 19 1908 at 1 o clock PM at the Grafton court house to consider the petition.
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