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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1909
Page
7
In a fragmentary report, Dun and an unnamed Mrs Day are connected to a nursing effort. The text hints at a widow or wife figure central to a local event, with limited readable details about the persons and actions involved.
Temporary injunction served on machinists reported as context. Alfred Cook, an 18-year-old Black youth from Berryburg, died in the Tygart Valley river after a daytime race with companions. He could not swim, and despite efforts to rescue him the body was recovered Sunday morning opposite the park spring. Coroner Lilly ruled the death accidental after a jury inquest. Burial followed at Bluemont cemetery from the Colored Baptist Church on the South Side.
The Bath house for Grafton park will be constructed at once. Stockholders have raised funds and plan a building with eight dressing rooms and a roof. Access will be allowed on Thursday and thereafter. Contractor Marion Morgan secured the contract and purchased lumber. About $60 has been subscribed with more expected if needed.
Reports from San Sebastian and London describe looming famine in Barcelona and food shortages as Moorish fighting wanes near Melilla. King Alfonso and Queen Mother leave for Madrid amid rumored danger, with public anger growing over royal leisure during conscript deaths.
Chicago July 31. G D Rogers secretary of the Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce says three northwest spring wheat states will harvest 259,209,000 bushels this year, up from 174,847,000 bushels last year.
Caution advises against using ointments for catarrh containing mercury as they can impair smell and harm the body. The warning cites Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio, noting internal use and urging purchase from reputable physicians or via Druggists at 75 cents per bottle. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A court order restricts machinists from trespassing or interfering with employes, damaging cars, track or equipment, and forbids intimidation of the men employed by threats or otherwise. The ruling outlines prohibited actions and enforces compliance.
A federal preliminary injunction issued in Philippi West Virginia restrains Baltimore & Ohio Railway workers from gathering on streets leading to company shops and from interfering with the railroad’s operations. It bars threats intimidation or violence against employees and requires the company to post a $2000 bond.
Court clerk certifies a true copy of a July 29 1909 order in equity proceedings filed in Wheeling West Virginia. The order imposes preliminary injunction with bond posted by the complainant and directs service on defendants and docketing in the Northern District Circuit Court.
In Canton Ohio Mrs Tony Panella shot her husband of sixteen years after finding him with clerk Clara Pizzana. She then attacked Pizzana with a butcher knife, killing her, before telephoning police. She confessed saying they deserved it and bore a history of elopement and reconciliation prior to the crime.
Wheeling West Virginia July 31 The Baltimore and Ohio machinists begin collecting depositions from railroad men city officials and residents in the strike district to argue the preliminary injunction was unwarranted and seek reversal and dissolution of the order. The Grafton headquarters handles the matter as the injunction applies there.
Miner J Stanton of Newbury West Virginia and James E Matheson of Company E 27th U S Infantry at Fort Sheridan drowned in Lake Michigan while bathing. Stanton could not swim and Matheson perished attempting to save him. both men were in their early twenties. Sweet Melody Flour.
A health toning message asserts that neglecting health undermines food fortune and love, urging women to restore their well being with Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. The promotional note links womanly health to wealth, love, and vitality in a period voice.
The Engineers show strong form as Gainer recovers and Grafton maintains pace. Hinton and Ferguson anchor the infield while Rea hits well. new pitcher to join the road trip after 22 wins in the east. Manager Schuster rides along to keep the squad sharp during the trek.
Washington July 31 Speaker Joseph G Cannon declared he favored and would support and vote for the conference report on the tariff bill. He denied being indifferent to the report and said he expected a prosperous era for the United States. Messrs Patterson and Chaney returned from a visit to friends in Clarkesburg.
State Bank Examiner Ona C. Jef terys of Grafton and Dr A C Miller of Coyington Ohio faced a runaway near Brandonville while returning from Bruceton Mills. A distracted team dashed to Bruceton bridge where a buggy hit the abutment, wrecking the buggy and injuring the horses, with about thirty dollars damage.
Master Bernard Lilly, son of Mr and Mrs George R Lilly on Knotts avenue, fell on a stone last evening while playing in the Central school yard and received a severe cut on his forehead requiring five stitches. He is getting along very well.
Omaha Neb July 31 The unusual sight of July snow fell during an electrical storm after a very hot day. Flakes dropped intermittently for about ten minutes as a violent wind uprooted five row boats on Lake Nakoma. Fifteen people were rescued from drowning by launches.
Broaddus Institute offers classical scientific normal music elocution and physical culture courses. Modern amenities include pure mountain air steam heat and electric light. Fall term opens Sept 2 1909. For catalogue and terms contact Rev Hikensh Hulley principal Philipp West Virginia.
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