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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
3
A frenzied woman assaulted Miss Jaco, her nephew and daughter, leading to a near fatal choking incident. Dr. Warden worked through the night to save Miss Jaco who was unconscious for several hours, and the bottle involved played a role in the danger.
McDougall for secretary of state and John Sherman Darst for auditor are added to the ticket chosen by the court house committee in Charleston. Chairman E M Grant said Darst was the strongest man in the state and would likely have been nominated if not for the split. Also reported is a near-fatal Carbolls acid incident involving Laura Jaco of Fannie Street. she survived after medical aid and is expected to recover in a few weeks.
Large shippers and major organizations press railroads to repair all idle cars to reduce fall shortages and congestion. A Chicago meeting gathers representatives to map action and press the industry, while reports show larger railway systems steadily reducing disabled cars.
On Thursday evening at 8:20 at the residence of the officiating minister Rev. A F Richardson pastor of St. Paul s M B church Mr Earl Marshall of the B and O and Miss Maude B Kimbell of Keyser were married.
Sul llvan Bennett, a known local, allegedly tried to abduct and assault the 5 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver C. Becker at the Martinsburg Gas Company plant. Mrs. Becker alerted her husband who, with police, rescued the child. Bennett was captured and jailed amid a hostile crowd. Conviction for such a crime may be punished by death.
David Benson holds a roasting-ear record with fifty denuded corn cobs. The article extols corn as a staple North American vegetable, praising its affordability, nourishment, and versatility from breakfast to dessert. It laments roasting-ear devices and notes historical use by Indigenous peoples and early settlers, urging traditional hands and methods.
The Hub on Main street hangs a large rear sign directing patrons to the entrance. Dwight Jarrett, a noted painter, crafted the attractive sign. Lear and Hendrickson on Main street also display a prominent front sign drawing public notice.
Elkins, W Va Aug 14 A deal closed where West Virginia Spruce Lumber Co and West Virginia Pulp & Paper Co acquired 4 200 acres of spruce, hemlock and hardwood timber at 30 dollars per acre for 1998 acres and 26 dollars per acre for 2207 acres totaling 117 172 dollars The lands lie on Bik river headwaters and join the companys former holdings of about 110 000 acres The deal tightens timber holdings near Pocahontas and amid rising mill activity while political notes mention Democrats seeking colored voter enfranchisement and Republican alignment.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad has installed cuspidors in coaches and waiting rooms in response to a state health board ruling. The receptacles, required weeks ago, were delayed by short notice but were placed in several trains yesterday with plans to equip all cars soon.
J B Newcome, a well known local mail carrier, raises remarkable French beans this year. Pods reach two feet with as many as 26 beans each, showcasing an exceptionally abundant garden and his notable horticultural success.
Two boys appeared before Mayor Kenny after residents near Bartley creek complained of ongoing swimming in the water. The mayor ordered the boys to stay out of the creek within the city limits and told them to swim elsewhere outside the city. future violations will lead to arrest and parental warnings are urged.
Councilmen Charles C Thayer and Dr F Suddarth report a bold so called sooner dog that raids henhouses and nests. Thayer fired at a dog he suspected near his home and early daylight showed the animal had killed two springers at Suddarths coop across the alley. The writer laments growing canine kleptomania in the community.
Republican Taylor county ticket met at Hugh Warder’s office to decide the selection of the county executive committee chairman. A four member committee will cast the vote on Saturday for Ona C. Jeffries, described as an active and sterling young Republican who will give loyal service to the party.
The Morgan family reunion will be held at Fairmont on the 24th of September at Traction Park. It will be an all day basket dinner with visitors bringing their own meals to be eaten on the grounds. Reunions occur each year in late September drawing large family attendance and期待 a very large turnout.
Prominent New York lawyers say Harry Thaw will be free within a month once outside New York. Eugene Philbin and John F. McIntire discuss habeas corpus, insanity acquittal, and the reach of state law. They contend Thaw’s commitment has no extraterritorial effect and a judge outside New York must discharge him.
Ezra Rogers of Halleck Monongalia county died at his home last night at 9 after several weeks with typhoid fever. He was 34, brother of the late Mrs. Lee Newcome of Grafton who died here about a month ago. Funeral at Halleck Sunday morning at 11, Undertaker John A. McCabe in charge.
Sam L. Zinn, a West Side merchant on Yates avenue, found a remarkable potato in his cellar. The tuber bore two long sprouts nearly a yard long, with smaller potatoes along the sprouts.
Mr. W. E. Piter of West Side resigned from the City Board of Education but is noted for faithful service while West Grafton was an independent district. He did not miss a meeting over many years. A valuable horse owned by AL D Poe & Son dropped dead on the South Side while at work, bringing their yearly losses to about 10 or 12 horses.
Grafton Independent district presents levy figures based on a $7,157,360.98 total valuation with a 10 cent per $100 building fund levy and 20 cent per $100 teachers fund levy. The document itemizes outstanding orders, current accounts, salaries, exonerations, furniture and repairs, and totals debts and credits for the district and teachers fund.
The council proposes a 10 cent levy on 100 dollar property value as part of a 1908 tax plan. Real estate totals 4,928,226 and personal property 1,471,686 with railroad and other assessed at 1,889,069 making a total 7,142,080.08. The measure is to be published and heard August 25, 1908, before final assessment and levy.
Mr and Mrs Wil Rendle take possession of a handsome new private residence on West Washington street. Built by Tones and Thomas it stands as one of the best on the street. Friends congratulate the young couple on their commodious home. Mr H J Huffman of Simpson plans to undergo an operation at Cook hospital for a stomach tumor after medical consultation.
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