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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1900
Page
4
The sale of 15000 dollars worth of dry goods and Ladies' furnishings at C Frank Gibbs is drawing crowds as stock is cleared in under 60 days. Other items note April 20 1900, political races in Preston and Morgantown, street cleanliness pleas, and city finance reports.
Grafton figures AuFep Suaw announces for constable, pledging attentive service if nominated and elected. N M Tutt of Pleasant Creek seeks west side assessor, praised as an upright longtime county resident. H B Scranage of McGee also runs for west side assessor, ex county executive committee member and Normal School graduate. Ed M Por, Taylor County veteran Republican, enters race for county commissioner, noted as old soldier and longtime party figure.
An oil famine is predicted as world production declines while demand rises. US output is concentrated in Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania, with few new pools and scarce productive territory. Strikes occur but mostly extend existing fields, and hopeful new developments in the southwest are unlikely to change the outlook soon.
By mutual consent SOK White & Co of Main Street and Va dissolves its partnership. The business continues under M White and Taurobe and M White.
Walley Falls items report Reese and Doc Williamson in Grafton on business, Yost from Mannington joining the section gang, and Mina Abels purchasing William R. Davis farm opposite the river. May 1 plant hiring 150 at Hammond Fire Brick Co. Nu mus. Local social updates include visitors from Fairmont and Clarksburg, and a laundry service ad at Hinkle & Co. Shoes. House rental on Main Street in West Grafton.
A genuine Empire styled wall paper in green with two tone white highlights presented by Joan N. Tregellas. The listing advertises wallpaper suitable for hall reception rooms or dens, noting a novelty design on billiered cloth in an Empire treatment.
The mayor warns of nyarophobia among city dogs and orders confinement or secure muzzling from April 1 until further notice. Unmuzzled dogs found at large may be killed. owners face a fine between five and ten dollars plus costs.
Official notice sets May 15 1900 polling hours 12 noon to 7 pm across districts Booths Creek Flemington Fetterman Court House Grafton Knottsville with precincts and appointed commissioners Inspectors. It lists polling sites voters eligibility and election costs as defined by party rules and Australian ballot guidance issued March 1 1900 chaired by Bailey and Waller.
The Sentinel prints multiple declarations from voters across Taylor County West Virginia announcing candidacies for the Republican primary on May 15 1900. Names include Handley Kitzmiller Bayer Morrow Kern Clarke B Charage Sayl Yates Kunst and others seeking roles as Sheriff Assessor Prosecuting Attorney County Commissioner Justice of the Peace Constable and related offices.
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