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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1909
Page
7
A fierce morning wind overwhelmed fire-fighters as flames swept through the town destroying several dwellings and inflicting an estimated loss of about ten thousand dollars. The blaze laid the town waste, with EF Forts of the fire-fighters nearly powerless against the consuming element.
The Hammond Fire Brick Company town suffered a major fire fueled by high winds. About ten dwellings and a boarding house were destroyed, with losses near ten thousand dollars. Over fifty residents, mostly Fire Brick employees and families, became homeless. many saved their belongings.
Wil liam J. Bryan from Little Rock Arkansas today addressed a Washington report linking him to the race to succeed Senator E K Burkett of Nebraska. He said there is no foundation for a positive decision to enter and would rather see another Democrat honored with the seat, noting several worthy candidates.
John Sylvester Flanagan died at Mercy Hospital Pittsburg after a brief typhoid illness. He was about 26, formerly a machinist at B. and C. shops, later with Glenwood shops and in the drug business. Survived by mother Mrs. Mariah Flanagan and sister Agnes, plus brothers Charles E Frank James William Raymond and Joseph.
Youngstown Ohio April 17 W Kemple of Wheeling West Virginia, an agent for the Royal Typewriter Company, was arrested today on embezzlement charges amounting to 500 dollars. He is in the county jail on a 1500 dollar bond and faces a hearing before Justice Evas. Joseph J Phelin district manager for the company attended the arrest and will prosecute. Kemple claims innocence and says wealthy Wheeling relatives will aid him. attorney R F Hahn will defend.
Washington April 17 The conferees strike state residency exam requirements for civil service applicants and accept Senate edits reducing chief census salaries. The bill now awaits both chambers approval of conference reports, paving the way for presidential signature. It also sets competitive exams for employees involved in data collection for the new census series.
New Cumberland West Virginia April 19 officials report federal authorities will handle river bootlegging arrests instead of local dry counties. Deputy U S marshals and internal revenue collectors will conduct raids and inspect shanty boats along the dry counties throughout the valley to curb illicit whiskeys.
A 14 year old boy, Charles Butcher, leaped from a moving Grafton Traction Co trolley west of John Hardy’s residence and fractured his skull. He was unconscious, later regained consciousness, and rests at his grandfather’s West Side home, with officials stating the company was not responsible.
James Sheppard Calianne seven years old, son of a prominent St Louis family, was abducted from in front of his grandmother Mrs Julia Cabanne’s home on Cabanne avenue. A mysterious caller claimed the boy had been taken to Louisville to be placed on an Illinois Central train bound for Louisville. Police, city and federal contacts notified. family turmoil noted as investigators search from St Louis to Memphis.
Policeman Henry Hess arrested Dr. L. W. Martin, proprietor of the Fairview drug store at Mannington, as he was about to board a train leaving the state. The arrest followed a warrant sworn by the prosecuting attorney before Justice Amos at 2 o clock this morning, charging selling spiritous liquors without a license.
In Chillicothe Ohio Rev W Eldredge of Cincinnati was pelted with rotten eggs while speaking for the drys at Adelphi near the Ross county seat. The incident highlights a heated liquor vote campaign in the county. Eldredge leads the Cincinnati district Anti-Saloon League in Sw Ohio.
The Daily Sentinel notes a successful Epworth League social at Andrews Memorial United Methodist Church last evening with a large attendance. Refreshments were served and a polished program featured instrumental solos by Grace Lear, Miss Fawcett, Miss Lilly, and Miss Lear, readings by Miss Luzadder, Miss Bender, and Miss Waters, vocal solos by Clarence Knapp, and duets by Mrs Warden with Mrs Compton and Maddis with Cody Grow.
Cleveland April 17. The fishing tug George A Floss was battered to pieces by waves and sank with a crew of several men in Lake Erie during the storm of April 7. Eye witness George McLaughlin, keeper of a crib four miles out, says the Floss went down after a fierce battle with wind and waves. A note from Captain Wm Barry, found on the beach, included the line Tell my wife good bye with most of the message illegible.
Mr George W Poe clerk of Graf ton Camp No 4 Woodmen of the World received a $2000 insurance check from the late John Hi Dean and promptly handed it to Mrs Dean as Mr Dean has not been dead a month.
Liverpool reports a local paper found two revolvers used by Margaret Clarke and Annie Miller aboard the Lucania carry secret marks not trademarks. It is suggested these marks indicate a death by own action club to which the young women might have belonged aboard the voyage to New York.
Charleston report details Deputy Tax Commissioner P. H. Anderson and C. F. Rathbone visiting Kanawha and New rivers regions. They note many violations of state licensing laws including tobacco sales and restaurant operations. Within a month they collected about $3,500 in license taxes due to ignorance and lax local enforcement.
Pittsburg April 7. The famous divorce case of Mrs. Harry Scott Hartje and Augustus Hartje, a Pittsburgh paper magnate, was before the Superior Court of Pennsylvania. Hartje appeals Judge Frazier's alimony and fees order. The lower court set alimony 4000 a year and allowed 18000 for detective costs to track Mrs Hartje, including bringing a coachman to trial. the defendant contends the sum is excessive.
Clarence Kelly a former Valley Head merchant was seized in Topeka Kansas on a governor issued requisition for defrauding creditors of about 4000 dollars. He avoided a bankruptcy hearing and was later returned to Elkins by West Virginia attorneys. His wife and children followed them to Cincinnati where the pursuit continued, tied to the Sweet Melody Flour caption.
Miss Mary Gait Durbin, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles R Durbin of Grafton, entertained 16 fellow Mt de Chantal Academy graduates at the Windsor hotel in Wheeling. Decorations in red and white, gifts, and a 5 to 8 thirty banquet made the event one of the class’s most pleasant. Mr Durbin escorted the party to the hotel and back to the Mount. Mrs Durbin attended the gathering.
The death of Mrs Viola Elliott widow of Dr T J Elliott occurred Sunday evening at Sutton the county seat of Braxton. She was about 70 and survived by daughter Mrs Mary E Hughes and son A S Marshall Charles D Elliott of Parkersburg a noted politician and newspaper man. Also left two brothers and a sister and an aunt in this city. The immediate cause was heart trouble. Funeral is set for Tuesday at Sutton. Mrs Elliott was a longtime Methodist and esteemed locally for her Christian character.
Mrs. Joseph Sager of Celina Ohio received six months imprisonment and a 150 dollar fine after pleading guilty to torturing her 10 year old adopted daughter. A teacher spotted boils on the child’s back and legs, leading to an investigation and arrest. The girl said her foster mother burned her with a red hot poker as punishment. If the fine is unpaid she will stay in the work house for nearly a year.
Ex Governor Dawson of Charleston West Virginia refuses the China position offered by the government. He will assist Attorney General Conley in defending the Virginia debt at a salary of five thousand dollars yearly. After a Washington trip he returns to Charleston to open an office and begin duties.
A Sunday blaze gutted the Mannington Glass Company plant, destroying a 96‑employee operation that made milk and pickle bottles. Loss estimates run 40 000 to 60 000 dollars with 25 000 dollars insurance. The fire began in a tank and spread rapidly, wrecking finished ware valued at 10 000 dollars with no insurance. Stockholders plan rebuilding as nearby Holler and Machine Works buildings survived.
Ex Governor Dawson stays in Washington and discusses a China mission with President Taft and other ex governors. Rumors link him to a possible senatorial run, but he says little except hope to accept the Commerce and Labor department assignment. Notably he asserts Glasscock’s recent selection won’t block federal service.
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