Local Notes Highlight Bank, Travels and Visitors
Personal mentions record bank president Leonora Mauonee’s improved health, S. H. White of Clarksburg passing through with Union National Bank duties, and Samuel Gramm’s recovery from paralysis. Entries include George Workman’s trip to Fairmont, George Brown visiting Pittsburg, and many other brief visits, travels, and health updates from Clarkeburg and nearby towns.
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Leonora Mauonee
First National Bank
S. H. White
Clarksburg
Union National Bank
Atlantic City
Jamestown
Samuel Gramm
Samuel Brown
Cecil
George H. Workman
Fairmont
Local residents visit Buckhannon and surrounding towns
James McAllister of Buckhannon returns home after a few days in the city. John Roe of Pruntytown visited last evening while en route from Quar kburg seeking mules. Anna Barrett of Parkersburg arrives for several days visiting relatives and handling affairs. J M Murphy of Independence comes for business and stays overnight. Sam Phillipe of Morgantown in the movie business tours Elkine to open a showhouse. Carl Peek of Phillips visits to oversee local interests. F Clapp of the Cumberland Valley railroad travels home after a brief stay. Professor George M Ford elected superintendent of Bluefield city schools. he is a WVU graduate and former local teacher. Esther Poe leaves for Poe Settlement to visit relatives. Fred J Bolliger promotes Wiedemanhn's pure beer at Horseshoe Saloon & Cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza @harpening
Clarkeburg
W. L. Browning
George R Brown
Pittsburg
Fred Abbott
West Main Street
Ed Sawyer
Schenectady
N. Y
Wiedemann Seer
Bolliger's
James McAllister
Buckbannon
John Roe
Pruntytown
Ouarkeburg
Kenny Machine & Supply Co
J. E. Love
Berryburg
Anna Barrett
Parkersburg
J. M. Murphy
Independence
Bneinees
J. Carl Peek
Phillips
F. Clapp
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Esther Poe
Wilfred Street
Poe
Fred J. Bolliger
Horseshoe Saloon & Cafe
Latrobe St
Wiedemanhn
Janitor George Williams Freed After Train Fare Charge
Negro janitor George Williams claimed a Washington job at $600 yearly and presented letters and a Washington ticket to explain the fare dispute. He asked to be discharged after explaining the mishap. Squire Lilly released him. Local notices mention visitors and upcoming wedding plans involving the Wright and Plant families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Williams
Washington
Squire Lilly
Williams
Lilly
Denim Dust Cover For Upright Piano Makes Sweep Easy
A denim dust cover for upright pianos tacks to the back to shield keys and strings. It folds over to cover the top and can hang behind the piano when not in use for convenient storage and quick cleanup.
Dishonest London Milkmen Milk Water for Sale
London faces a scandal as milkmen allegedly add water to milk sold as pure, with the city footing a $150,000 yearly bill for the tainted supply. Officials probe practices, seeking restitution and stricter oversight of dairy standards.
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London
Edison quote and varied horticulture notes
Edison asserts a tiny fraction of knowledge while a Oregon farmer grafts one apple stump with 23 fruit varieties including peaches plums prunes and nuts. British moss variety count reaches 290 across the islands.
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Oregon
Glassworkers Blindness In Venice Glass Industry
Many workers in the Venetian glass trade begin losing sight between ages 40 and 50 due to the intense heat and glare from furnaces, often becoming blind in a short period.
Umbrella prank at lecture ends in awkward reveal
A man tries to rouse an acquaintance by asking a stranger to poke him with an umbrella. The stranger complies, but only to expose the ruse, prompting a tense confrontation and a humorous misunderstanding.
Lost watch and diamonds in retail area notice
Fragmentary OCR shows a lost watch and diamonds advertised near Main Street and the Sentinel office. Rental ad for a room with bath at 138 East Main Street appears. Details are garbled with several street references and names unreadable.
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A _ Maron
TEE Sentinel
Ing. Pier Sa
Alatteneimeail Eee RL Fcr
East Main Street
Bath
Knights of Pythian West Virginia encampment at Huntington
The Grafton Uniform rank votes to attend the state encampment and grand lodge in Huntington. Sixteen men and five officers will travel, with practice drives planned to win prizes. The local company is well drilled and aims to reach prize money with extra rehearsal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythian
West Virginia
Huntington
Grafton
No Mouths Mary Feeding the Birds Joke
A brief dialogue fragment mentions feeding birds with their noses and urges reading the Daily Sentinel for the rest of the humorous exchange. The line references a child and a father in a playful, nonsensical moment.
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Mary
Smokestacks and education shape Spartanburg style
Central figures from Wheeling to Weston and Clarksburg discuss a city transformation noting smokestacks and education as the two pillars. Observers cite a bank president attributing the thriving city to these factors as workers plan large-scale plant and family settlements.
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Spartanburg
Arthuir Page
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Flotr
F. J. Bolliger’snd
Wiedemann Beer
Fred Adeleon
Cleveland
Ohio
Max Adelson
West Side
Mia
Roxie Flowers
John McDaniel
Philippi
Ward Lanham
Middlebourne
Hiram Gaines
Ashgrove
Lady W. Patch
T. H. Davis
Salem
Pointe
L. Bernstein
Main Street
Hot Springs
Ark
Indianapolis
Louie Fille
Charlee H. Lightfoot
Chicago
Wheeling
Benay
Gome
Hboop
P. Smith
Charleston
C. E. Crane
THE
Grafton Banking & Trust. CO
Plesee
All Dealere
Sam Phillipe
Morgantown
Elkine
George M. Ford
Binefield
Ford
West Virginia University
J. M. Ford
Sweet Side
M. ©. Gibson
Tunnelton
John Dorsey
John R. Cook
Mies Cordie Weet
Mises Wright
Webster
Sweet Melody
Will Plant
Mies White
South Grafton
Wilsonburg
Mr. Piant
Georgio
Merchants & Mechanics Savings Bank
Grafton, W, VA
Edison
Great Britain
British Islands
E. F. Clark
Main St. Sole Agt
Sentinel
Store
Grafton, W. VA
Ken Yinel
Jennings Building
Addreee E. W. Chenoweth
Sherwood Hotel
Ing Gocart
Continars Office
Scntt
Care Grafton Window Glaze Co
Good Lorstion
Firet Street
Taylor Countyy Teachers Institute
Grafton Anguet
Deliet Newton
Jaye W
T. J. Murphy
Gratton
Wu.crok
the Daily Sentinel
Central
Sherwood
T. H. Davie
W.H. Green
Ashex Mre
Kelly
Asher
R. A. Blass
D. M. Swiss
John W. Gigley
Fr. Bailey
Gonerin Chancery
Jarrett Building
Qrapto
West VA
Mountain State Lumber Co
Mountain State Lumber Company
E.R. Glenn
R. L. Clark & CO
East Main ST
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