Grafton Sentinel Attacks Editor Amid Alcohol Controversy
The Grafton Weekly Sentinel from August 12, 1900 rails at the Republican editor Bolden. It accuses him of deception over temperance stance, dodging brewery debts, and adopting a dual persona like Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. The piece hints at ruinous consequences as public trust erodes.
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The
Republican
Dr. Jekyll
Mr. Hyde
Bolden
Grafton
Sentinel
Reymann Brewing Company
Tygart Valley Brewing Company
Leo J. Rasche
Mr. Bolden
West Virginia Fair Promises Unmatched Excitement
The West Virginia State Fair and Exposition promises record exhibits and unrivaled entertainment, urging attendees to spend a full day at the event. A. Reymann and GEO Hoik promote the fair while local editorial pages debate politics and temperance figures including Bolden, the Republican and Sentinel dispute.
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A. Reymann
Geo, Hoik
Peruna Earns Praise From Northern Church Figure
Reverend J G Dukes and Mrs J G Dunds cite Peruna aiding health recovery for wife, son, and others. Dukes claims color returns and strength after one month. Ballard of Pryor Creek cherishes relief from stomach trouble and catarrhal symptoms, praising the medicine’s value and efficacy.
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J.G. Dunds
J. G. Dukes
Unitarian Church of
Pinetown
N. C
T. J. Ballard
Pryor Creek
Indian Territory
A Sorry Lot Democrats in Senate Slipping Away
The Memphis Commercial Appeal decries the Democratic minority in Washington. It states their senators have dwindled into a skeleton regiment, with Ben Taylor lecturing, others at home, Davis dodging lawsuits, and many busy with private business. The piece argues the tariff bill is fixed and that their overall usefulness is limited.
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Senate
Democratic Party
Louisville Evening Post
Memphis Commercial Appeal
South
United States
Washington
Ben Taylor
Davis
Peary Relief Expedition Seeks Pole Victory At Last
The Jeanie sails from St Johns for Etah as Capt Peary presses a final dash toward the North Pole. If she returns with news, a triumph could crown his Arctic career. if not, the stubborn explorer will press on with supplies for another Arctic winter amid a growing field of rivals and airship hopes.
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Peary
Jeanie
St. John's
Newfoundland
Etah
Greenland
Zeppelin
Bleriot
Earl Peary
Voters with business leaders back bond issue in Grafton
Saturday’s election showed business men predominately supported the bond plan. The result signals aggressive city forces are not minority and offers hope for progress. The water works debate framed a moment of regret for past mistakes and a push toward future development in Monongahela Valley’s Grafton.
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Grafton
Monongahela Valley
Grafton Faces Water and Credit Crisis After Vote
The city struggles to supply water and keep electric lights with uncertain six month prospects and $45 000 indebtedness. The board of trade hires a secretary to attract capital, but Saturday's vote blocks progress, leaving active supporters unable to invest in city-building ventures or new employment opportunities.
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City Board of Trade
Grafton
Board of Trade
Filthy editorial jab sparks press backlash in Grafton
The Sentinel denounces a Saturday editorial in the Republican as vile and infecting the town. It blasts the editor for insulting the press and claims the piece harms morals, noting the Republican paper’s small, insignificant circulation.
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Sentinel
Republican
Grafton
West Virginia
Grafton Defeats Bond Issue by Narrow Margin
Grafton again repudiated its debts by defeating the bond issue by a small majority Saturday. Clarksburg Telegram notes no outstanding debt beyond bonded indebtedness and praises the city’s economical administration. The rivalry centers on perceived fiscal restraint versus Grafton’s claim of economical governance with minimal staff and trimmed expenses.
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Grafton
Clarksburg
Broaddus Institute Seeks Students at Philippi West Virginia
A Christian school for young men and women announces a new build, modern conveniences, steam heat and electric light. It offers Classical Scientific Normal Music Elocution and Physical Culture with fall term opening September 2 1909 and invites inquiries to Rev Elkanah Hulley principal Philippi WV.
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Broaddus Institute
Elkanah Hulley
A. M
Philippi
W. Va
Grafton City Council Sets 35 Cent Levy for Municipal Funds
In a special session on August 10 1909 the Grafton council approved a maximum levy of 35 cents per $100 valuation to cover current year debts, licenses, salaries, police and fire departments, health, streets, and contingencies. The total estimated municipal needs run to 65 039 dollars with property value totaling over 7.35 million dollars. City Clerk T E Joyce certified the record August 11 1909.
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West Virginia
Taylor
Grafton
City of
Taylor County
Boyd Building
Jas. W. Love
T. E. Joyce
W. L. Baker
W. P. Clark
Geo
W. Luzadder
B. W. Perine
J. J. Remlinger
Sips
Fis‘eal
Board of Public Works
State of
County of
Joyce
W.va
J. W. Love
H. L. Baker
G. W. Luzadder
E. F. Redinger
R. L. Sapp
W. P. Withers
Said All
I. T. B. Joyce
Trotting Peeiag Running Races and Balloon Display Elements
A historical item notes a two big concert bands event with balloon racing featuring four mammoth balloons representing Ohio Transylvania Maryland and West Virginia. The festival includes free attractions shows displays and armed showcases with large cash prizes for balloon races.
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Ohio
Transylvania
Maryland
West
Man Hurt by Flying Rock Recovers At Home
Thomas B Stillwell who was severely injured when a rock flew from blasting operations at the Warder grave is on the mend at his Warder avenue home. He can walk about and is expected to be out in a few weeks as recovery continues.
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Dr. Pierce
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
R. V. Pierce
M. D
Buffalo
Nhi
Pierce
Cal
Thomas B. Stillwell
William Warder
Warder Avenue
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Grafton Weekly Sentinel
the Sentinel Publishing CO
West Virginia State Fair
Whitescarver
George Whitescarver
the Hub
Ben
Temperance Advocate
Divbs
Health Department
Tom Stillwell
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