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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
5
The city fends for its canines as the dog poisoner remains at large scattering deadly potions. Many beloved dogs have died, sparking calls for owners to secure pets. Authorities urge restraint and condemn cruelty to animals, noting the horror of suffering before death.
A St Louis report warns May will bring storms, hail, frost, and possible seismic events. Forecaster Rev. Hicks predicts violent weather from early May with tornadic activity centered in the west, peaking around the 25th to 27th, the latter marking the cyclone’s anniversary.
The Eastern Star Lodge to be installed at the Masonic Temple this evening with Stephen J. Waterhouse of Wheeling, worthy grand patron of West Virginia Eastern Star, as a prominent visitor. Grafton chapter expected to assist. address to Mr Waterhouse and social time to follow. Also notes a German Diet discussion on accident timing versus hours of service.
Washington reports Philander Chase Knox will receive the Pennsylvania delegation at Harrisburg and head to Chicago for the nomination fight. The tale traces Knox from Brownsville to Mount Union College, his alliance with McKinley, ascent to Attorney General, and tenure guiding Roosevelt's administration, ending with a portrait of his study and influence in Washington.
Detectives Wright and Hupp identified three foreigners involved in a counterfeit coin ring in Graf ton. Moulds, plaster of paris, crude dies and scrap metal bearing milling stamps were seized with bogus coins dated 1900. The trio posted bonds of 2000 each for the June Parkersburg federal term and await trial after preliminary hearing.
The item recalls a Rudyard Kipling anecdote about a boy on a yardarm and Kipling’s quip. The fragment also mentions figures like Jim Fisk Horace Walpole Napoleon and notes a local coal hauling advert by J M Hamilton with strong horses recently purchased for teaming.
Dr Elbert Jones, veterinary surgeon, offers prompt care for all ailments in Grafton and vicinity. Office at Ward's livery, calls answered day or night. Phones listed. Also and painting services by A Carroll at 423 East Main Street. Sweet Melody Flour.
To all consumers of the city water please arrange to repair or replace damaged ty rants and spigots as soon as possible as wasted water from leaks is excessive. In homes where spigots are not repaired by May the water is turned off by order Lester Berry Supt Water Works May 2
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