Mad Man Wielding Knife Terrorizes South Grafton
A man named Sam Swindler, long rumored insane over religion, rampaged last night near Fawcett's store in South Grafton, brandishing a long knife. He was chased by Constable John Dean, Policeman Dotson, and others, then detained and returned home after a struggle. The episode stirred fear, but no one was seriously injured. The piece also extols the Grafton Sentinel's history and community contributions, noting continued local support and plans to expand usefulness. Local resident 8.8. Bushnell of Belmont County, Ohio, is visiting his daughter Mrs. John P. Love on the West Side. his son-in-law John Potter Love works as a RO PO clerk on K. M. S. lines.
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Mise Hattie
Mise
George Turner
Hobson to Speak at Clarksburg Chautauqua Today
Congressman Richmond Pearson Hobson, famed for the Spanish American War actions at Santiago and the sinking of the collier in the entrance to the bay, attends and speaks at the Clarksburg Chautauqua today and will again address this evening. A large crowd from Grafton heard him this afternoon and more will attend tonight.
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Richmond Pearson Hobson
Lieut. Hobson
Santiago Bay
Hobson
United States
Grafton
Entertaining Recital by Miss Misa Lillie Bayley at Court House
Arrangements completed for a fine entertainment at the court house on Thursday evening. Miss Misa Lillie Bayley, well known locally, will give a recital. Despite short notice, her reputation suggests a large audience.
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Miss Bayley
Dillon Refutes Governor Nomination Talk in Charleston
Hon. C. W. Dillon ex tax commissioner and Fayette County resident dismissed rumors of a Republican gubernatorial bid in Charleston over Sunday. He said he had not considered running and did not know his name was circulated by newspapers.
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Angnet
Jeir
C. W. Dillon
Fayette County
Runaway horse and buggy terrorizes East End Main Street
A horse and buggy owned by Bonner bolted from East End Main Street when frightened. The furious run ended at Ward's stable where the horse injured a leg and the buggy was damaged. The animal rose again and started to move but was stopped shortly after.
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Tanney
Main Street
Ward
Mail Carrier Suicided After Being Arrested
Wheeling West Virginia August 7 Special This morning about five o clock Geo Buercketroemmer a city mail carrier arrested Tuesday after noon on a charge of tampering with the mails killed himself with a revolver He professed innocence at arrest and nothing incriminating found He leaves a wife and several children K J Allen postal inspector made the arrest He was bonded over to federal court at 8500 The missing mails included letters money checks and merchandise prompting a lengthy investigation
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Wheeling
W. Va
Geo. Buercketroemmer
Himeel
K. J. Allen
Buercketreummer
United States
West Virginia Wesleyan College Opens 1907 08 Term
The 1907 08 school year begins September 11 at West Virginia Wesleyan College with College Preparatory and College courses in Classical Literary Scientific fields. Diplomas issued in Preparatory Courses. departments include Engineering Normal Commercial Railroading Telegraphy Music and Art. Faculty emphasizes health location moral religious and social advantages. Catalog requests go to Prasipest Weir Buckhannon WV. Notables include Prof Kos Jones of Morgantown and J W Selvey planning trips to Atlantic City and the East.
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University At
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Big Home
Knottaville
University Town
J. W. Selvey
Atlantic City
Sweet Melody Flour Vision Returns from Vacation
Mr and Mrs John Nuzam return to the city after a vacation in tonra of West Virginia. Mr Nuzam resumes the chair of Science at the High School.
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Tonra
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Case Continu ed for One Week in Reed Dalton Ritter Feud
In Squire Lilly's court the trial of the Reed Dalton Ritter feud was continued for one week due to the absence of key witness Richard Reed who was bonded at 250 dollars. All witnesses appeared next hearing day with bonds and crowd from Peasant Creek filled the court. The article also notes upcoming state board of trade meeting in Elkine with delegates listed from Gratton Charleston Clarksburg Gateaway and more including vice president Charles Fairbanke.
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Ritter
Peasant Creek
Daitone
Ias
State Board of Trade
Elkine
Charles Fairbanke
United States
Gratton Board of Trade
George Jolliffe
J. A. Raemicell
C. W. Flesher
State Bankers’ Association
C. _T. Hiteshew
Parkersburg
W. B. Irvine
Wheeling
Waiton Miller
Fairmont
West Virginia Pharmaceutical Association
F. S.johnston
Billingslea
F. P. London
Keystone
Stenographer Voting Colfin at Jamestown Exposition
A fragmentary notice from the Grafton Sentinel invites readers to vote in the Jamestown Exposition contest. It requests participation from Tayor county and includes a signature line for voters. The text is handwritten and lacks full details.
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Sherman Phrase War Quote Aids Fight Over Wording
A Washington Herald note discusses the Sherman tablet inscription War is cruel and you cannot refine It. The piece questions edits to the famous line and whether the original emphasis is diminished by refinement. Also mentioned are Preventics cold remedies advertised as safe for children and effective for adults in 6 and 25 cent boxes.
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Sherman
Hall of Fame
Washington Herald
Absentainded Convict Has Five Wives Awaiting Freedom
A dainty visitor touring a penitentiary asked about a prisoner who had been described as absent minded. Gaard Brien accompanied her as she expressed sympathy for inmates, unaware the man had multiple marriages awaiting him after release. The guard explained the convict’s offense as absent mindedness in forgetting he was married.
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Gaard Brien
Otrien
Columbus Dispatch
Death of M Heironimus Sparks Sorrow in Davie West Virginia
Daily Sentinel reports the sudden death of M Heironimus in Davie West Virginia. He was seventy four, native of Virginia, longtime county resident, merchant, and traveler for a commercial house. Survived by wife daughter and five children. Funeral expected as a Masonic service with a lodge delegation. He was a member of Grafton Lodge No 15 A F and A M. He relocated from Webster to Davie in 1890.
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Davie
W. Va
M. Heironimus
Virginia
James Adame
Webster
Davis
Heironimus
Grafton Lodge No. 15
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A. M
Mount Hope Farmers Harvest Notes and Local Visits
Mount Hope notes show farmers stacked wheat and generally good hay while corn remains short. Local visitors include Mrs Allman Luzadder of Indiana and families of Matthews, Austin, Buckelue, and Stewart. Typhoid fever cases in Watkins family. social events and a quiet wedding among Bayles and Tricket. Human hair crop trade features London imports and Paris center. US share of manufactured goods abroad contrasts with England France Germany.
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Indiana
Wm. J. Matthews
Jane Acklelue
Terra Alta
Clara Austin
Clark Buckelue
Gladesville
Mack Stewart
Monndaville
Wm. Stewart
Luther Brown
Morgantown
Halleck
Mise S Earl Rogers
Forgiveness Quotation from Lord Herbert
A concise moral reflection notes that one who cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he himself must pass, emphasizing universal forgiveness as a personal duty.
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