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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
5
A brief notice highlights the Carpet Department emphasizing trusted selection and a claim on carpet business. The fragmentary text suggests a promotional stance aimed at attracting customers to choose their carpet offerings.
Mrs. Charles Cassell remains indisposed while Miss Ruby Brown visits relatives near Pruntytown. Several locals, including Miss Yettie Cassell and Miss Mollie Swindler of Grafton, visit family and friends. Patsy Lanagan moves to the Bishop property and may become cemetery sexton. Baptism of Harold and Juanita Johnson performed by Rev. A. F. Richardson. Improvements appear on homes as Wait Robinson and John Cassell repaint and fence. Churches funnel brief services by Rev. Allan and Rev. Bush amid low attendance.
The administration accounts of Adolphus Travis, administrator of L. J. Hunt deceased, are before the undersigned for settlement. Given under my hand on April 22, 1908 by G. W. Ford, Commissioner of Accounts. 1 Spring Suits now open at F. Friedman's, 301-1f in rich neat styles.
Dust from the diamonds of different leagues and fan chatter notes matchups at Pittsburg Chicago Boston New York. Players Fraser Kling Coakley Toser McLean and McQuillan Dooin Dorner Fla herty Bowerman among others are listed with team lines and scores in this brief sports bulletin.
In Cleveland Philadelphia and Detroit venues, teams led by Rhodes Clarkson Liekhart Clarke Owen Sullivan Chesbro Kleinow Plank Powers Summers Payne Dailey Spencer and others earned wins. Detroit St Louis Washington Boston results show close margins with top players contributing in each matchup.
A Monday night serenade at Mr. W. H. Thomas's new Knottsville home drew about fifty five neighbors. Captain John Sturm led the charge as noise making devices rang out for about fifteen minutes before guests were invited inside for refreshments. Also noted is a Tuesday surprise birthday party for Miss Gypsie Swisher with friends and games. The town mourns Wesley Blackwood a former local resident, reported dead.
An 1900s era notice lists Tuesday attendance in Fairmont for the state Sunday school convention. It advertises farming listings, teaming capabilities, and coal delivery. Details include 103 acre farm with house and outbuildings priced at 3000 and a 210 acre farm with multiple structures, trees, and meadow near a church school and store. Prospective buyers are urged to inspect properties and contact J W Davis in Coolville Ohio.
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