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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1907
Page
7
A garbled, fragmentary text mixes an old race scene with college offerings. The hastily captured lines mention a runner possibly named Salvator, Haggin, and Tenny, along with references to a home, door, and fatigue. The latter portion lists 1078 College courses and diplomas across health, science, and telegraphy in a Clarke Thureday ent context.
A damaged OCR fragment discusses an American element built with affordable parts. The text is incomplete, hindering clear identification of events, people, or organizations involved.
Taylor County readers follow the disputed Armstrong will as heirs scramble for a vast 300000 fortune. Miss Louisa Butcher, Armstrong's sister and sole heiress, dies in Woodefield Ohio before benefitting from the estate. Early efforts by J Frank Wilson and Eugene Sommerville to secure a claim unfold amid guardianship battles, contracts, and suits. Remote kin and local lawyers push competing claims, forecasting a sharp fight over the inheritance.
An advertised beauty scheme claims to reveal a long guarded complexion recipe used by Orientals and Greeks. The offer includes a genuine rose cut diamond ring and the free recipe, priced under half typical costs, with a limited time opportunity and home delivery details.
Mrs H L Snyder wife of the Register editor and three children were traveling to Sunday school in Shepherdstown when a runaway horse attached to their vehicle bolted. Mr Snyder jumped from the wagon to safety but Mrs Snyder was instantly killed and the children were unharmed. The horse was stopped shortly after.
AvTonea of Cotiinth, who had been away from the city for a couple of days, returned home. The brief note records her return after a short absence.
Judge John W. Mason of Fairmont rejects the Republican gubernatorial nomination, mailing a letter to Monongalia County leaders. He says a sitting judge cannot run and prefers to stay on the circuit bench, noting many capable men could govern. The decision shifts the field, leaving Swisher Scherr and Caldwell with greater chances.
The Grafton Sentinel runs a voting coupon for the Jamestown Exposition Contest. The note requests readers to vote for a popular Lady school teacher in Taylor County and sign the coupon.
The Grafton Sentinel notes the Jamestown Exposition Convert as the most popular telephone operator in Taylor County based on reader interest. The brief voter sentiment highlights local support for prominent figures and services featured at the event.
An editorial styled plea urging support for the most popular policeman and county clerk in Taylor and Daylor counties. The fragmentary notice invites readers to sign and vote, reflecting local civic contest culture.
Levies for county districts are finished and Sheriff Means prepares tax receipts for the year. Total levies show a slight rise over 1906 in most districts due to road repairs new school houses and other improvements. Major districts include Graffon Independent School 80 cents Fetterman 61 Knottville 50 Booths Creek 64 Comet House 63 and ProIN dependent district 65 cents. Baltimore and Ohio RR assessment nears $100000, with reductions elsewhere, yet taxes won’t reach former levels under the old tax system.
A fragment from Jamestown exposition coverage shows Thea Graton and a voting contest editor prompting a vote. The note mentions retirement and Taylor County and urges sign here.
In Onitsha southern Nigeria a local suffragist who is the omu or queen holds a unique role as a man officially. She cannot marry but has children via other women. She requested a seat on the native council and the British resident paused proceedings asking for council consent first.
The record notes a remark by Thomas Justice, colored, to the judge during trial at Sante Constitution, asking not to guess what his name implies. The phrase appears as a quoted line challenging the meaning assigned to his name.
An advertising summary extols blood purification with Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery to treat skin and glandular diseases. It prescribes All Healing Salve for open sores and promotes known composition with a full ingredient list. It also mentions Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for stomach liver and bowels regulation.
Boise July 28 Willian D Haywood secretary treasurer Western Federation of Miners acquitted of murder of former Governor Frank Steunenberg. Defense favored interpretation of conspiracy and circumstantial evidence. State to continue prosecutions of Moyer Pettibone Adams and Simpkins. bail sought for Moyer. Governor Gooding said verdict a surprise and vowed no retreat in prosecutions.
After 80 days of trial the jury acquits Haywood of conspiracy with the Western Federation of Miners. Orchard, the confessed Steunenberg killer, declared he did his duty and would accept punishment, while guards watched as the verdict was announced and the courtroom erupted in relief and congratulations.
Morning at 5 o clock Mrs Mim Bernetien woke to knocks and two foreigners at her Est Main street door aided by a policeman acted as interpreter. They said they were hired near Thornton by an Erie contractor for B and O line work, brought to New York weeks ago, paid $1.25 daily instead of $3, forced to buy supplies at inflated prices, and promised pay. Local charity paid their transport to Clarkeburg and board. Government action urged if case is reported.
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