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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1906
Page
9
In Harrison county at Adamston Citizens enjoy gas at five cents per unit and the same company plans to extend its Time service to Clarksburg offering fuel at the same rate for domestic use.
The piece notes that Democrats back any candidate for congress yet none want the job. It questions Henry G. Davis as a strong candidate, suggesting his past vote and bid for vice president did not prove stronger than the ticket.
The planned nonpartisan Bryan welcome for his arrival in New York has evolved into a party-driven event. Democratic leaders fill the reception committee to help launch Bryan’s presidential nomination bid in two years. Chaos surrounds national issues as he is expected to set the campaign tone.
Reports claim a miserable leper was moved from place to place and left in woods above Buckhannon. The piece argues authorities must care for him until responsibility is settled and then recover costs, condemning his exposure to rain, cold, and hunger. It questions humanity in allowing a sick man to live unprotected.
The Parkersburg State Journal notes Davis if elected to Congress would soon face party accusations of being a Republican. It questions whether Uncle Gassaway's party has already repudiated his tax reform efforts and devotion.
The Republican State Committee met at Parkersburg on Saturday. They elected Hon. Harry Woodyard of Wheeling as chairman to fill the vacancy caused by George Wise's resignation. Woodyard, a cautious and active congressman from the Fourth district, will lead the committee for re election.
A New York Sun correspondent criticizes William Jennings Bryan and praises his televised persona. The Swan mocks Bryan as a platitudinous visionary, a vaudeville-like reformer, and a tonic for the Democracy, while noting Parker’s failure and factions within the party. It calls Bryan a lively, controversial figure whose influence persists despite opposition or shifting loyalties.
Wheeling writer John Wallace, contributing political gossip to the Pittsburg Dispatch, argues Davis could win if he runs in the district but offers no supporting reasons. He notes the district leans Republican and that a Davis win would align with party policy, while Sturgiss represents Roosevelt era square deal policies.
The Democratic press shifts stance on tax receipts advising readers to watch spending. A Bryan homecoming in New York City promises a pleasant reception with many West Virginia dignitaries to greet him on arrival.
The Clariksburg fair and races face continued rain washing out events. Races will resume today and Saturday but wet conditions threaten the schedule. Fans hope the new association gains better luck next year with the fine horses entered.
The Merchants and Mechanics Savings Bank launches M. and M. Bank Nites, a monthly eight page magazine style journal for 1906. It features money saving articles and ads from local firms and is warmly welcomed by the Grafton public.
The article argues farming should not be viewed as poor business, citing large farm product exports totaling about 3 billion dollars for the year ending July 1906 and butter exports near 4.7 million. It notes strong prices and substantial domestic and export demand, with U S exports in manufactures around 600 million, underscoring farming's pivotal role in trade.
The article reports difficulty finding a candidate to oppose Hon. Geo. Sturgiss in Congress. Davises Henry G and Thomas L refuse to run. Jno J Cornwell is being urged to enter. Wm G Brown says Hop Woods of Philippi may be the nominee unless Cornwell joins.
The city’s insurance agents print resolutions protesting a new state wide schedule that raises fire insurance rates. They argue current local rates are already high enough and fear further increases will trigger calls for legislative limits on insurers and rate hikes. The protests aim to prompt the State Board of Insurance Underwriters to reconsider the action.
Citizens urge council to remove dangerous board sidewalks in the First ward and install a temporary cinder path until brick walks and street paving can be planned and funded.
Washington August 10 immigration officials opened an inquiry into charges that Mormon elders in the United States recruited women from Europe for marriage in Utah and other states. Cases include minors like Susan Henry age 11 brought under guardianship with irregular papers. Immigration laws bar entry of minors without guardians and entry for immoral purposes. Authorities will monitor ports especially New York and Boston and detain individuals while investigations proceed.
A. B. Yost fell sixty feet from a Ferris wheel at the Clarksburg fair grounds but survived with non fatal injuries. He broke a finger, suffered scalp cuts, and knee pain, was treated by a local physician, and returned to the fairgrounds that afternoon. The mishap occurred while dismantling the ride as workers assisted, a loose iron pipe guiding him aside to save his life. The ride, a merry go round, peanut stand and souvenir booth, drew a crowd amid the scare.
A pastor from Little Falls Minn recommends Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for summer diarrhoea in children. He reports using it for several years with good results and notes a castor oil follow up. Sold by all medicine dealers.
A memorial honors Rufus Holden who died in July. He was a respected educator and lawyer, principal of Kingwood Schools for over eleven years, and a trusted mentor to students. A Mason and district lecturer, he exemplified Christian teaching without cant, balancing professional achievement with humility and devotion to family.
Notice to creditors and others concerned in the settlement of accounts of Hugh Wander, trustee of Mary F Bell and Fancie E Bell trading as Bell e Racket Store. A hearing date of September 11, 1906 is set at the Colerider Building, Graf ton, Taylor County, West Virginia for proof of debts against the firm. Dated July 25, 1906, by C. E. Wyckoff, Commissioner of Accounts.
Secretary Taft will address the annual West Virginia Board of Trade convention in Charleston at Elks Hall October 9 and 10. H Edmonde of Baltimore notes strong national interest with several prominent speakers and plans aided by the Charleston Chamber of Commerce. Reporter Albert Phenis cites Charleston’s prospects for the Adkins saw mill moving from Indianapolis to Onarieswon, promising substantial savings for the firm.
The Sentinel receives an invitation to the Twelfth Annual Brown Family Reunion at Gladesville Preston county on Saturday August 2. The day promises a fine program and a jovial time. J Sidell Brown editor of the Kingwood Argus is association president with Rev G W Bent as secretary.
A busy notice from Morgan Town Chronicle states a man with health reasons will offer lessons in crave painting jewelry making pastel portraits and commercial education over two weeks. He plans lectures on Why God Don't Kill the Devil and will sell items and preach on Sundays at local venues.
Mineral county court resolution to submit on September 18 the question of a 50000 bond issue to build a new court house at Keyser. The levy for Mineral county general purposes is set at 18 cents per 100 valuation. Mise Potts Z of Huntington visits Graf ton for a brief stay with friends.
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