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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
8
Dr Doyle warns the pesky house fly spreads disease and causes typhoid and intestinal illness. A New York study linked thousands of deaths to flies, urging sanitation, screens, and trapping to prevent infection. Local readers are urged to clean yards, dumpsters, cesspools, and keep streets free of filth to protect health.
Fairmont April 23 Work on the actual construction of the Palatine branch of the BR O will begin today with a large force assigned to grading and excavating at the eastern end. Engineers arrived and notified W S Thomas who will supervise the team work. The line will belt the east side of town from Hickman’s run to the river opposite Gaston Junction. Right of way is secured except for three feet. The resumption signals better times and potential industrial site development.
Miss Nita Means returns home for summer vacation at The Pines. Families and neighbors gather for Sunday visits at various homes including Knotts, Shroyer, Wiland, Hall, and the Oak Grove Farm. Epworth league to be led by Rev. W. H. fibe with a good program announced. Scott Meredith seen on Senator Scott loyalty question in Fairmont district.
The Coulehan House interior has been extensively improved with a renovated dining room and repainted halls and rooms. Proprietor Mrs M F Coulehan plans further enhancements to create a first class city hostelery.
The joint select mine investigating committee will meet Monday evening May 4 at the Hotel Ruffner Charleston and then continue in the Senate chamber at the Capitol. Operators or miners with suggestions on causes of explosions and remedies to prevent them are invited to appear before the committee. Died From Bite of Spider Martins Ferry April 28 Miss Ouante Cox 22 died last night from a spider bite that poisoned her system.
Appalling death list grows as flood and hurricane wreak havoc. Helena reports Miriam steamer capsizing, twelve miles north, twenty five aboard, eleven men and two women drowned. Crew marooned, relief to be extended by government and Red Cross. Georgia storm deaths projected around thirty. Alabama and Mississippi endure widespread damage.
Cumberland Maryland April 28 there is debate over the Western Maryland railroad pay day with checks for March not yet in sight. Some car men at Hidgeley shops stopped work awaiting pay causing annoyance and uncertainty. The road remains under a receiver but handles ample business and earnings argue for prompt payment.
Enthusiasts praise Sentinel support for a Grafton City League as players express interest in joining. Y M C A secretary Bennett says the club may organize soon and participate, while Eagles Club members urge broader city club action to start games. Corrections note Pat Gilhooley is assistant manager and Thomas Shuttlesworthy captain and manager. The Sentinel expects multiple teams to form and shape a lively summer in a strong baseball city.
The Grafton Traction Company reports car No 8 placed in service and running on the new schedule. Summer cars are shipped and expected daily. Car No 3 remains on a temporary track until the three new cars arrive and are ready for service. Riding the cars will offer cool breeze and convenient commuting once all are in operation.
Huntington April 28 The Republicans of the Fifth congressional district re nominated Hon Jas A Hughes for congress by acclamation. Resolutions endorsing Taft were adopted after a stormy debate led by W S Blackburn a fiery opponent who eulogized Senator Foraker. Delegates to the national convention were chosen T E Houston W F Hite and Isaac T Mann endorsed for delegate at large Abe Lilley for presidential elector Col T E Houston presided Elliott Northcott placed Hughes in nomination.
Riverside California April 28 a movement to give western Indians a square deal was launched at an interstate conference of tribal leaders educators and philanthropists. The aim is to expose the interior department and citizens to the Indians inability to compete commercially with whites. Dr David Starr Jordan of Stanford leads the effort as thousands of Indians face landlessness homelessness and near starvation due to land grabs. A California Fruit Growers Association state convention also opened with many delegates. the four day session continues.
Renwood April 28 Tony Casto arrested for breaking open slot machines in a saloon he planned to abandon and robbing their contents. He had run a saloon business but debts grew as mills closed and he did not renew a license. He was bound for Pittsburg and reportedly owes about 2500 dollars.
A Mormon missionary party from Utah and Canada plans to visit Harrison and Barbour counties to present the claims of Mormonism and invite scrutiny of the religion. The group lists Hiders B. Fred Pack Herbert C. Frank F. Rice and S. B. Quigley, inviting full examination and investigation while promoting the faith. In Moundsville the council forms a committee to visit Washington regarding a memorial for the mound and supports converting the site into a government park near the future post office location, backed by state societies.
The many friends of Alvey Jacobs, an expert iusorial artist at the Remlinger shop, learn he is suffering a severe typhoid fever at his West Side home. Jacobs is a young man of unusual habits and steady moral character, and all hope he will soon return to his post.
A close ally of Speaker Cannon says within a fortnight he will exit the race and urge supporters to back Secretary Taft. The plan alarms other candidate factions as Taft appeals for unity. Decoration Day visit sought by G A R post Morgantown though unlikely to succeed.
Birmingham April 28 Alabama will be split into three Republican factions sending rival delegations to the Chicago convention. Anti administration leader J W Davidson seeks unity among opponents of Taft and Roosevelt control. The Roosevelt faction led by J C Thompson will hold its own convention May 6 with Chas Scott backing Fairbanks. The third lily white and black and tan groups may join the contest, with negro voters largely unaffiliated.
A warning against mercury based catarrh remedies notes that mercury damages smell and the nervous system. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and effective when taken internally. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation and price per bottle.
The president endorses the around the world voyage of the battleship fleet. Wireless gear will link mid Pacific ships with Washington. The voyage spans about 45 000 miles. Also lists unclaimed letters at Grafton post office for week ending April 12 1908 with names and instructions for due mail.
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