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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
7
Susan Satterfield a domestic in the first ward sustained severe burns Saturday evening. She had been baking pies and, after turning off the gas, lit a match to use the stove again, triggering a blast as gas had not fully dispersed. Flames enveloped her. hair and clothing burned. She was taken home in critical condition with life slim chances of recovery.
An informal but very pleasant homecoming at Mr and Mrs Wm Graham on Bluemont street brought together numerous Graham family members including John S Graham telegrapher of Newburg Eugene Graham Crewe Va William Graham Jr Clarence and Grace Osceola Graham Gladys Graham daughter of the late Frank Graham of Oklahoma and others. The day featured a long reunion with elaborate dinner and supper and reconnection of the families from past days.
In Huntington on August 9 Judge Taylor ruled there was no statute in West Virginia under which a person could be convicted of gambling. The decision nullified several hundred indictments from Cabell County and overturned prior convictions, ending a crusade led by Prosecuting Attorney Jean Smith. The ruling cannot be appealed by state authorities.
Mr D Grant Smith ends his connection with the Grafton Republican after years of service as a first class printer. He plans to visit Bruceton in Preston County for a Smith family reunion, then likely return to Grafton. Miss Emma Reed spent Sunday in Weston with friends.
Ranchers owning 550000 acres in Grant county Washington back a project to pipe water from the Columbia River near Marcus Stevens County to a point over 100 miles south at a cost of 5 million dollars. The system would irrigate vast sage brush country, enabling fruit and vegetables and housing 250000 to 300000 people on 5 10 and 20 acre plots. Surveys will begin soon with hopes to start operations next year if feasible.
Parkersburg August 9 It has become known here that Congressman Woodyard would name Robert Morris editor and publisher of the Ritchie Standard as census supervisor in the Fourth District The appointment is regarded as favorable to Woodyard politically Morris is the son of P W Morris of the State Journal who ran against Woodyard for the nomination The only opposition of any serious nature Woodyard has encountered in Ritchie county
Pruntytown baseball team with fifty supporters traveled to Simpson on a hay wagon and won 4 to 0. Wyckoff struggled for Simpson as Pruntytown’s pitchers held the home club to two clean hits. The crowd heard three strikes as Wyckoff smiled on multiple outs. Final line shows Pruntytown 4 runs on 9 hits, Simpson 0 runs on 4 hits.
Dr L J Walker, noted dentist, delivered a thorough lecture on dental hygiene at the tuberculosis exhibit held in the Y M C A assembly room on Saturday evening. Attendees benefited from the informative paper and its practical guidance.
Voters approved the bond issue though the ordinance lacked the required three fifths, leaving Grafton under debt with no new improvements. Many supported the measure but argued for a full financial statement. A special council meeting, led by Mayor Love, canvassed the results and appointed tellers. The panel also ordered hiring changes and a reduction in the electric light force, with funds for the lawsuit against Whitescarver to be covered by specific council members.
A letter from West Grafton expresses frustration with eastern voters and the company backing the bond issue. The writer urges separation by legislative action if debts are to be repudiated, calling for a divorce from the current association.
Remains of the late John Welch formerly of Grafton were brought home to Graf ton on Sunday evening. The funeral was held this morning from St Augustine's Catholic church with a Requiem High Mass by Rev Father McEllegott. Interment followed in the Catholic cemetery. Welch, 84, resided on Maple avenue and had lived in Springfield D and Wilmington Del with his daughter Mrs Annie Vreeland.
Iven Thorn of Thornton died at Kingwood Sunday evening at 5 after a five week illness of typhoid fever. He was brought to Thornton on the noon train today for interment at McCabe. He leaves a wife and several other relatives.
Thieves entered the Beau Mont store of Councilman E. F. Redinger Sunday evening while the couple were away. In broad daylight they secured small change from the drawer and other loot totaling about seven to eight dollars. No trace was found.
The infant child of Mr and Mrs John Erwin of near Simpson died Friday night and was buried Saturday at 3 o'clock at Simpson. Undertakers McGrumphy Bros. in charge. Miss Mildred Core of Parkersburg and Miss Carrie Cassell of this city visited friends at Pruntytown on Sunday.
Thomas B. Stillwell, aged 50, who suffered severe blast injuries during the Warder grave blasting and has been in City Hospital, was discharged Saturday evening and returned home on Warder avenue. Family fears for his ultimate outcome as his condition remains serious.
Rev C L Trawin announced to his congregation at the close of yesterday morning’s sermon that he and his family will leave Grafton on Thursday evening on train 56. His future labors will be at Crozier a suburb of Philadelphia.
A very large wheel lathe arrived in the city for installation in the Baltimore & Ohio railroad local shops. Described as the largest the B and O has ever received for the local shops, the move counters rumors of shop removal from Grafton, a point the Sentinel notes with satisfaction.
Editor Sentinel notes election results and tax impact. The second and fifth wards fund most city taxes and backed the bond issue, yet none of the street improvement ordinance funds would reach them. A ward opposition failed to defeat the bonds, praising the vote while criticizing Whitescarver and Lanham. Wilkinson, signaling support from other wards, defends his position and urges continued backing for his efforts.
Former Judge Joseph R Clarkson known for a dual personality was found working in a Sabulo Iowa button factory under the name John Paul. He left Chicago by electric line to Kenosha Wisconsin with friend John Burns and was recognized when addressed by his proper name. Clarkson has a history of split identity dating back eighteen years with a farm hand past and a name Doolittle. Attorney Cavanaugh said Clarkson is well and happy at his home and will not grant interviews or statements for now.
Spokane Washington August 9 Arrangements by the Spokane chamber of commerce to cover full postage for unstamped envelopes with registration applications for lands in three Indian reservations. Funds will insure delivery to James W. Witten opening in Coeur d Alene, Idaho. Over 1 000 registered. estimate two percent lacked postage. Frank W. Smith initiated the plan and contributed the first amount.
The Royal Neighbors of America of Flemington plan a large picnic at West Virginia College grounds on Saturday August 21. Everyone is invited and asked to bring their own dinner.
Auburn Indiana, August 9. Frank Nicola assistant cashier at City National Bank wandered three days and nights in the woods seeking death by suicide after embezzling about five thousand dollars. He returned to town and was jailed admitting the thefts begun three years ago. He left notes for a friend a fiancée and a group called The Boys warning them not to repeat his actions.
Washington August 9 The tariff bill passed by congress may lower a schedule but costs the United States treasury a substantial amount. Printing bills alone reach 460000 with extra mileage for lawmakers 190000. Additional allowances for officials and staff total about 100000. Page pay for the extra session adds 4800 for senate pages and 13500 for house pages.
Mrs Lydia Campbell of Rosemont died Saturday morning aged 68. Funeral services were held at the Bailey Chapel conducted by Rev Chipps with burial in Bailey Cemetery Sunday afternoon at three. She is survived by six of ten children. Undertakers McClumphy were in charge.
The funeral for Mrs Della Knotts wife of William Knotts of near Newburg was held Sunday at 10 am and drew a large crowd. She was sister to Frank and Will Menifee of Newburg and known in Grafton where attendees included Ona Jefferys Mrs Charles O Thayer and William Hardy. Interment was at Blackwood cemetery about four miles from Newbury.
Daily Sentinel notes Harry G Blatchly and his father H Blatchley, owners of a large pump factory near Philadelphia, will depart this evening for Philadelphia. Harry, formerly of Grafton for fourteen years, made many friends during his stays here as the plant’s timber-hunting trip continues. Mrs Fries and daughter Ada, along with Miss Della Hof, left Sunday for Pittsburg to visit friends.
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