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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1907
Page
3
A vintage ad urges readers to keep Ayer's Cherry Pectoral at home to fight colds coughs croup and bronchitis with early treatment. It stresses consulting a doctor and buying a bottle promptly to ensure readiness and foresight in illness.
Ayer's Pills by the J.C. Ayer Co. promote liver activity. The ad urges parents and doctors to give occasional doses to dull and stupid sounding boys to improve health. The copy claims benefits from the medicine in Lowell Massachusetts.
J Lewis Cover, a city prisoner working on Knotts Avenue, died at the sanitarium after collapsing from heat, suffering fits before his death. Drs Lanham and Peck attended. 22 fits reported. Burial planned by his order, with remains sent to McCabe parlors and later to Connellville. Also notes Democratic critique of Governor Dawson’s adjutant general appointment, arguing business sense matters more than military training.
A Kentucky judge withdrew from Caleb Powers fourth trial after Powers filed an affidavit asserting bias. The action contrasts with former Judge Can trill whose evident bitterness and rulings triggered multiple appellate reversals. The Powers case is described as a curious and romantic chapter in American criminal history.
The piece notes no new governor candidates emerge for over a week as the state, filled with seasoned statesmen, questions why potential leaders show restraint while evaluating who has the right timber to govern the mountain state.
The Spirit of Democracy from Woodefield Ohio reports on the Armstrong estate dispute and the death of Miss Lauiea Butcher, heir to wealth from Adolphus Armstrong. It notes a rumored will naming numerous legatees in Monroe County and West Virginia, including Tena Smith and about thirty four relatives.
Frank Stephenson pleaded guilty to first degree murder in the criminal court and was sentenced to be hanged October 25. He ambushed miner Moses Blagman on Crane Creek and shot him to death to gain access to Blagman’s wife, whom Stephenson loved. Mrs. Mary E. Simmons and Miss Lois Simmons leave for Lewis County then Morgantown, planning their future home after the heated term.
County Commissioner James W. Jacobs has bought the Judeon Mc Donald farm near Terconnell totaling 170 acres. The purchase price is $6000 and the property includes a timber tract of about 300000 feet. As a lumber operator, Jacobs plans to harvest and market the timber.
John J. Barrick of Parsons Pulp and Paper faced a bizarre event when a large copperhead crawled into his pocket in the dynamo room during high water. He felt the snake bite at him as he withdrew his hand and fled, striking several times before he knocked it away. The reptile reportedly measured over three feet, its tail ending blunt, suggesting possible shortening.
Stockholders decide to supplement the Gaston Sanitarium with a new adjoining building to meet rising patient care needs. The addition aims to provide ample capacity for several years and anticipates future growth, while discussions urge improved roadway plans on Knotts avenue with streetcar upgThe note on dogs and lips and a medical salve is an advertisement insert. Also mentions Georgia prohibition measure and lack of grandfather clause.
From New York comes the news that an American artist has completed the largest miniature ever painted. The piece measures five by six feet. If the joint can be covered, a bandage should be applied. splints may be used for serious sprains.
An obituary and lodge notice recount the death of John W. Nestor on July 6 1907 born November 18 1867 near Nestorville Barbour County He was active in Bailey M P church and American Lodge No 76 I O O F The Bailey lodge drapes its charter for 80 days and sends resolutions to the widow and children, plus local papers. Also updates from Moundsville area on visitors and social notices follow including illnesses and gatherings.
The West Virginia State Poultry Association will hold its sixth annual show at Fairmont from December 3 to 6, 1907 with Chas. McClare of New London, Ohio as judge. The association is preparing catalogs and invites entries by writing Secretary G. C. Bratcher in Grafton for the mailing list. Advertising rates and premium blanks are ready. one thousand catalogs will be printed. Present indications point to the largest show in the association’s history.
A compact philosophical reflection cites Carlyle on obedience and duty. The passage argues that bending will is essential for training and growth, warning that refusal leads to failure. It contrasts would and should with shall as guiding force in life.
The Sentinel records the death of Mrs Emma Bernhold wife of Frederick Bernhold a longtime Grafton resident born in England October 13 1837 She suffered a three month stomach illness and died at 6 20 AM She and her husband supported local philanthropy notably sustaining the Y M C A and donating space For Andrews M E church she was a consistent member Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 30 PM from Andrews M E Church conducted by Rev H G Howard funeral director T K Ucle
The Taylor county teachers institute will take place in Grafton this year. County superintendent Dellett is arranging the program with two prominent instructors, Prof W M Hem Johnson and H E Fiesher. Attendance is urged, sickness only excused, and a strong general program is planned by the state superintendent. A local committee will soon be named to secure a venue and handle pre event preparations.
Charleston hearing addressed reductions in Coal and Coke railroad assessment which rose by about 3 million dollars this year. President Davis said the railroad would not appeal. Board resisted receding from the Standard Oil increase from 16 million to 32 million. Also praised is the proposed paving of Barrett street from Rosier's store to Knottsville road, a main city entrance in a prosperous county area.
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