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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1909

Page

2

Senator Scott Urges Tariff on Raw Materials for West Virginia

Washington April 27 Senator Nathan Bay Scott of West Virginia urged a tariff on raw materials in the Senate arguing the Payne bill should retain protection for his state. He stressed West Virginia coal oil gas and timber wealth and warned tariff revisions could destabilize business and slow national progress. He recalled Dingley era prosperity and warned against lowering duties that could harm industry and employment.

Washington Nathan Bay Scott West Virginia Senate Dingley New England Southland United States South Congress Old Dominion United Statos California Cleveland Finance Committee Senate Committee On Finance Reac Sa Enon West Virgina Union Wyoming Revison

Taylor County Corn Growing Contest Proposed

The Sentinel reports Taylor County may enter a corn growing contest. West Virginia University agriculture leaders urge boys to compete for best corn specimens. Seed will be supplied. prizes and community support likely. A Preston County contest already has organizers and prizes. The note ends with a call to begin soon.

Taylor County Sentinel West Virginia Agricultural Department West Virginia University W. D. Working Guy H. Means Cation Working Preston

Hurt At Newburg Causes Injuries On Scaffold

A Meade Grow of the First ward fell from a scaffold in Newburg while plastering this morning, breaking his arm and hip. He was brought home and his injuries were dressed. William England, visiting relatives here, returns to Elkins. Special Commissioner will sell Taylor County real estate May 1 1909 at 1 PM at the court house front in Grafton. One third cash, balance in six and twelve months. Estate involves wards of Esther M Barrett guardian.

Newburg A. Meade Grow

Public sale of Grafton real estate in Chancery decree

Special Commissioner Eugene Sommerville will offer two pieces in Grafton W Virginia at public auction on May 1 1909 at 10 am The properties include Lot 16 Woodyards Addition and adjoining part of Lot 14 near D M Morgan property later offered together Cash to cover costs and balance with notes due 2 8 and 12 months Purchaser bears security and title retained until full payment

West Virginia United States Lakes Seaboard Ohio Minnots Pennsylvania Congress Senate Woodyard Barrett Street Grafton W. Va D. M. Morgan Rufus Holden Eugene Sommerville M. D. Allender

Guardian appointment notice for Barrett heirs

The undersigned was lawfully appointed on January 15, 1009, guardian for Bernadette Barrett Isabella Barrett Thomas M. Barrett and Esther M. Barrett by the Orphans Court of Allegany County, State of.

Bernadette Barrett Isa ‘Bella Barrett Thomas M. Barrett Esther M. Barrett Orphans Court of Allegany County State

Trustee's Sale of Grafton Property by W P Samples

Trust deed sale of a Knotts avenue house in Grafton Taylor county West Virginia scheduled for May 1 1909 at 1 PM at the courthouse front door. Sale subject to Home Building and Loan Association of Grafton mortgage with half cash or secured notes and balance in six months plus a share of Grafton Wood Working Company stock cash terms for personal property. Auctioneer W P Samples trustee signs dated March 24 1909.

W. J. Mays Court House Taylor County West Virginia Home Building and Loan Association Grafton Knotts Anna Knotts Wm. Knotts Grafton Wood Working Company W. P. Samples

Notice of Application to Compensate Heirs in Taylor County

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company seeks court appointment of commissioners to set just compensation for the property of Adolphus Armstrong deceased in Taylor County West Virginia. The parcel lies in Knottsville District and totals about 4172 acres with a 100 foot right of way. a second parcel 2.68 acres may be used temporarily to deposit waste material during construction. The petition and plat are on file with the Taylor County Circuit Court Clerk.

Adolphus Armstrong Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Maryland West Virginia Circuit Court Taylor County Court House Taylor Knottsville East Centre Line Kenit Sald Lang No

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