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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
1
A bolt struck the regulator at the Fairmont and Graf Ton Gas Co causing total destruction of buildings and a burst main line leaving the Sentinel plant shut down and machinery idle until a main connection was restored with McGraw Company. Office work was nearly suspended during the interval.
Melville E. Ingalls of Cincinnati rails at ER Harriman after Harriman’s remark that he does not act to make money. Ingalls calls Harriman evasive and not funny, says Harriman pursues a big Union Pacific scheme and cannot tolerate depreciation of American securities.
A massive sale at The Hub on W Main Street adjoining the post office advertises $12,000 worth of men's and Young Men's clothing, shoes, hats, and furnishings to be sacrificed for under 3500. The event runs Friday and Saturday August 7 and 8 with heavy crowds and guaranteed wear.
A severe early morning electrical storm struck the Fairmont and Grafton Gas Company regulator near Knotts farm. Lightning burst the 8 inch main, releasing a million feet of gas and igniting a blazing fire that destroyed three regulators and seven gates. The loss is estimated at 800 to 1,000 dollars, with repairs expected to take one to two weeks.
At Wheeling West Virginia the State Fair runs September 7 to 11 with livestock horticultural agricultural machinery merchants and Manufacturers displays and horse racing plus a program of free attractions including balloons representing Ohio Pennsylvania and West Virginia competing daily for large cash prizes.
Winnipeg August 6 trade union in Canada defies the Canadian Pacific railroad as mechanics and related workers quit work. About 12,000 men left, including 2,200 in Montreal and 1,500 here, with 2,000 from Fort William to Vancouver. All shops idle, whistles blown, wheels and fires off, as halls meet to appoint strike committees.
Merchant William L Browning of Browning Hamilton Company reports improved business outlook for fall. He traveled from New York City with plans to secure early bargains as eastern merchants anticipate a busy season. Browning notes better conditions in Baltimore and Washington and a bustling New York market. Also, Mr and Mrs Will Madden and their two children Angela and John plan a visit to Fox Mall as guests of J A McCabe.
Judge and Mrs William Howard Taft will visit White Sulphur Springs with Congressman Gaines and his wife from Friday to Sunday. The Taft party will travel from Hot Springs Va to White Sulphur Springs and back by rail Sunday evening after attending the Greenbrier county horse show. Congressional host Gaines previously invited the presidential nominee to ride the mountains and attend the event. Meanwhile Nathan D Jackson and J H Wilmoth of this city are expanding Modern Woodmen of America lodges, initiating new members at Belington and Philippi and planning a charter at Cowen Webster County, strengthening the order locally.
A lively Elks Park baseball game last evening pitted Baraca Baptists against United Brethren and West Side Brethren. Baracs won the bout with four defeats for their rivals who managed three scratches. A rematch is planned Friday with a promised retaliation from the Brethren.
The Ladies' Aid Society of St. Paul's Lutheran church visited the summer home of Mrs. Henrietta Gigley at Coffman Station near Valley Falls for an afternoon and evening of entertainment. They plan to return by the 9:40 train this evening.
In Pittsfield Massachusetts on August 6 Mrs Guy Hemenway gave birth while in a hypnotic sleep induced by her husband, a professional hypnotist. Doctors reported no pain and both mother and child are well with Dr F A Roberts present during the birth.
One of the era’s largest excursions to Atlantic City will pass Gratton tonight. The B and O Railroad runs special trains from Cincinnati to carry many excursionists from the city and the southern and western regions. No. 12 comes in tonight in two sections, No. 4 in three sections, and No. 2 tomorrow morning in two sections heading east.
Chicago August 6 speculation runs high over who will replace the late Senator William B. Allison of Iowa as Governor Cummins contemplates a bid. Cummins returned to Des Moines from Lake Forest and a conference with his political friends is expected on Thursday.
Special notice for travelers to Mt Lake Park on Friday for the Lutheran reunion. Buyers of excursion tickets may return on regular train No. 6 leaving the Park at 7:24 and arriving in Grafton about 9. They may skip the excursion train if they wish.
In Clarksburg on Wednesday Judge Nathan Goff confirmed the sale of 600 acres of Philippt Collieries coal lands in Barbour and adjacent counties. Commissioner John W. Davis oversaw the process with Albert Thompson of Philadelphia acting for the sale, fetching 1 855 000 dollars in cash.
New York August 6 United States District Attorney Baker of Washington and his bride on their honeymoon escaped a 200 foot fall near Liberty New York when their large covered auto plunged down Walnut Mountain. The car rolled three times and hung upside down in a tree 30 feet below. All occupants were bruised and frightened. the chauffeur suffered a fractured skull and severe injuries and was hospitalized in Liberty.
In Clarksburg on an August night Constable Schrader shot and wounded Joe Carbaragna an Italian of Baltimore street while pursuing Lee Crindle a negro held for trespass. Crindle fled toward Fourth street and Clark street. Schrader then fired twice wounding Carbaragna and injuring Crindle. Carbaragna taken to Dr Bartlett's office. Crindle hidden then led to jail.
Harrison county court ruled that a state law allowing abatement of escaping chloride gas from the Clarksburg Zinc Company plant is unconstitutional. Phoebe L. Gore and others sued to stop the nuisance claim, but the court found the legislative provision conflicting with the state constitution.
Fairmont report shows July 1908 arrests 24 versus 81 in July 1907 with much lower fines costs and jail sentences. Police credit the town becoming dry this year for the drop, noting other figures stay proportionally lower.
Fairmont and Grafton rail offices order first class equipment to move 9000 tons of export coal to Curtis Bay Maryland by August 15. Cumberland division engines and cars to be mobilized, boosting shop workload as Fairmont Coal Company accelerates mining and shipment. Over 200 car loads must reach Baltimore before the 16th, signals anticipated revival of shop activity.
The funeral sermon for Miss Emma McIntosh of Pleasant Creek will be preached at Pleasant Creek M E church next Sunday at 10 30 am. Rev H H Meredith will lead the services. Her death occurred February 23 1908 and the family deferred the sermon to allow Rev Meredith to conduct it.
Judge Brannon of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals granted a writ of error and supersedeas in the case of the city of Fairmont versus the Fairmont Brewing Company. The dispute centers on the legality of a brewery operating in a dry town after obtaining a state license and will be resolved by the state’s highest courts.
In Clarksburg on August 6 Judge Nathan Gottt of the Threat States court granted a temporary injunction in the case of B. H. W. Davis against Adams Express Company. The plaintiff sought to compel the company to tarry liquor packages for transportation.
Local showers expected tonight and Friday. Ads advise calling the Pump Factory for cards with whistle signals and the Grafton Wood Working Co for building supplies. They promise prices right for any desired item.
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