West Virginia editorial roundup mentions licenses and Judge Jackson
An editorial digest notes Fairmont pride in West Virginia coverage and queries on the next governor. Weston seeks to relicense saloons despite a prior dry town stance, as license advocates claim no business harm. The item also marks the third birthday of Judge John Jay Jackson, described as a bold, vigorous, just lawyer appointed by President Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
John Jay Jackson
West Virginia
Figures on state school fund under new tax laws
A Pittsburg Journal writer rebuts criticism of the new tax laws by listing the state school fund amounts for 1905 1906 and 1907. The figures show 575000 for 1905 737000 for 1906 and 655000 for 1907 averaging about 666000, suggesting benefits contrary to opponents claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pakersburg Journal
Tax law defense gains favor amid calls for fairness
The new law defends itself as taxation burdens grow more evenly distributed and equity improves for all subjects. A local ad offers Dr. Shoop Health Coffee Imitation, claiming it imitates real java in flavor without coffee, made from toasted grains and malt, sold by dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Shoop
Water and health in daily nourishment guidance
The article asserts water and other harmless beverages are essential for health, more crucial than food alone. It emphasizes fluid intake aids digestion, nourishment absorption, and tissue maintenance, noting without adequate water food would not be utilized or preserved properly.
Apple for breakfast aids large households health
A hospital note suggests that eating an apple every morning provides a simple luxury with health benefits for a large household and can be enjoyed at a small cost for most of the year.
The Chick In the Egg and Swiss Tax Tales
An explainer contrasts the chick inside the egg with a developing embryo and notes how a lighted egg can reveal the hour by hour growth of the chick, then shifts to a summary of Swiss tax history where cantons once tested voluntary contributions before adopting direct income taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Pall Mall Gazette
Public Auction of Brown & Co Grocery Goods Grafton WV
G W Ford trustee will sell at public auction on August 24 1907 at 1 PM in Grafton West Virginia the stock of goods wares merchandise and store fixtures from the L W Brown Co grocery including a five year old horse one delivery wagon and related equipment. Goods are in good condition with terms of sale to be cash.
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L. W. Brown
J. Ried
G. W. Ford
Taylor County Court
West Virginia
Knitt Corner
St. John Street
Grafton
St. John and
Main Streets
W. Va
Goode Land
Eaid L. W. Brown & Co
Notice of Chancery Commissioner Hearing in Parkersburg
In Taylor county West Virginia a chancery matter before a commissioner is set for Friday the nth day of September at 11 o clock am in the First National Bank building Graf ton to report on real estate owned by judgment debtors and to determine rents and profits to satisfy five year judgments. The case involves multiple banks and corporations with administrators and trustees as parties and attorneys for plaintiffs. The commissioner will report findings to the court and notify all parties of the proceedings and further actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wollasier
First National Bank of
Parkersburg
Noris William G. Brown
Moors
Willan Burns
T- C.jacon
Carete
George Worterfield
Impressol Company
Gratton Fans
Theodore Bush
Sandy Creeks Coat & Coke Company
Martha J. Croston
Hallroad Company
John J. Hechmer
Jona
Metraw
Maren
Willow
Aail Shether
Tb Huld
Nacional
Grafton
Taylor County
West Virginia
Ander
Hau W Sunen
Cannas
Wisgede
Notice to Lien Holders in McGraw Real Estate Case
Lien holders are directed to present all claims against John T McGraw located in Taylor County West Virginia for adjudication. Claims must be filed at the office in the First National Bank building Gratton WV by September 5, 1907. Commissioner of Auk, Irwisdtdit Wig WaAnver signs the notice.
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John T. McGraw
Circuit Court
Taylor County
John T McGraw
Wotring Divorce Suit Filed In Chancery Court
Emma R Wotring sues David M Wotring in Chancery seeking dissolution of the marriage and an absolute divorce. The defendant is alleged not to reside in the state, with orders to publish the notice in Grattan Sentinel weekly and to proceed as required to protect the plaintiff's interests.
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Emma R Wotring
David M Wotring
Spid
David M. Wotring
Grattan Sentine
Notice to take depositions in Taylor County suit
On Sunday September 1417 at the law office of G W Bord in Grafton West Virginia depositions of the plaintiff and others will be read in evidence in a case in the Taylor County circuit court. If not commenced or completed that day the deposition may be adjourned to later days at the same place and hours. Exo R Workine by counsel G W Fonp attorney for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David M. Wotring
G. W. Bord
Grafton
Taylor County
Wes Virginia
West Virginia
R. Workine
Counse G.W. Fonp
Pialnut
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Grafton Sentinel
Station Sentine Publixting Co.,Incorporated
W. Hour
C Baker
Consolidated
Bell
Fairmont
West Virginian
New York World
Parkersburg State Journal
Ernest L. Love & Company
the Farm and Home Supply House
Main ST
Grafton, W. VA
Continental Fire Insurance CO
New York
Starcher &0
M. Bank
United States
U. S. Government Depository
Sir Henry Dwight Chapin
Revie
The
Sentinel
Lexington
Pacific
Arkansas
Atlantic City
N. J
Palace Pier
Ocean View Room
Paul C. Rosecrans
Marietta
G. W. For
Virginia
Tygart Valley
America
Tygart Valley Brewing CO
Tygart Valley Brewing Company
Edison Phonograph
Music Dealers
Jarrett Building
the Palace Cafe
Geo. H. Workman
Palace Cape
Latrobe Street
Grafton, W
Victor
Deal
H.C. Compton
Victor and Edison Talking Machines, Records & Supplies
Opera House
W.va
Dorothy Dodd
Oxford
Dorothy, Dodd
H. C. Compton
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