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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1907
Page
5
A collage of social notes from Gratton includes theatre ads urging Laugh and grow fat at the Amuse U tonight and multiple visits, moves, and illnesses. Names like Joseph Cary of New York and Miss Stella Bradford of Philippi appear among residents visiting relatives, attending events, or recovering from illness.
The Grafton Banking and Trust Company invites readers to start with one dollar and promises clear explanations of banking methods. The notice emphasizes that customers need not wait to save a large amount before opening an account and offers courteous guidance on banking practices.
An advertisement asserts GOOD Plumbing is good for the children and every family member, stressing plumbing health impacts and promising to fix issues. It notes hundreds of completed cases and invites consultation.
A string of visitors including A. E. Jackson Vermon W F Harvey Charles Abrene M E Harvey and J L Walker were noted in the city. Others such as Glen Bord Charlee Stolzenfele J E Woodford Wm L Heintzman Nettie Stella and Mary Eliott Rev E B Reese and J H Hees were reported on short visits or travel. Alex Foreman of Morgantown was in town amid business. SWEET MELODY FLOUR appears in a business line.
Mrs Lota M Ford of Kasson visits relatives for two or three days. W G Worley of Kingwood travels through to Webster Springs. Mr and Mrs Eunst and Miss Hattie leave for Atlantic City. Mrs J Cornwell and Mrs Stone return to Buckhannon after visiting Frank Cornwell. Robert Penn and Lawrence Miller visit Pascal Elliott. Dorothy Thayer visits Cumberland relatives. Mrs Hoetler visits Excelsior. Mr and Mrs W S Phillips and daughters go to Pennsboro for the Ritchie County fair. Miss Claire Spencer returns from visiting aunt Mrs John Price in Clarksburg. Mr and Mrs Martin Garrity of Columbus visit for Patrick McLaughlin funeral. Mrs Garrity was McLaughlin’s wife before marriage.
Mice Hattie Austin entertained friends for Miss Frankie Price before her Monday departure to Morgantown. Frankie left Monday. Mack Stewart returns to Montana where he once resided. Mrs Northon Miller and children visit Pennsylvania relatives. J B Watson and neighbors called on Kiera Rogers. Georgia Rogers visited her mother and stayed with Mrs Harvey Bailey in Independence. Bertha Rogere visited Mrs J B last week. Icie Austin returns to Kingwood for a brief visit with her mother. Robert Hunt and wife travel to Frostburg to visit his brother. Lizzie Stewart visited Miss Bertha Sagers. Allman Luzadder returned home after visiting her father. Jeff Tricket moves to Grafton to work for Sam Corrothere in the livery stable.
Naomi Chapter No. 12 of the Eastern Star in Grafton held a largely attended special meeting to welcome Grand Chapter officers Mrs Mary Wallace Huntington and Mrs Dr Defendorfer Mannington. The visiting dignitaries spoke warmly about the event calling it a heart to heart talk and the most delightful of its kind. The meeting occurred at Grafton Lodge No 15 A F and A M with Mrs Guy Ringler presiding. The program featured addresses by the grand worthy matron and associate grand matron followed by closing exercises.
Advertisement claims impure water causes diseases like typhoid and diphtheria and offers a purifier that removes all impurities to provide clear drinking water. LARK City Publisher sole agent listed with date March 28 and location.
The notice promotes Dr Skoop's Magic Ointment for piles with claims of rapid relief from itching pain and bleeding. It advertises a large nickel capped glass jar for 60 cents sold by various sellers.
Local notes report Mice Sanita Miller of the Weel Bide visiting Webster with relatives and friends. Rev L W Roberts of the J Paul’s M E church sails to Hed for a short absence. Charles Corbin plans Terra Alta visit. small ads list rent store room in Latrobe Street and jobs and livestock offers plus a home wanted ad.
An assortment of short notices describes printing services at the Sentinel Office and a Vesley Chapel baptism schedule. It mentions Rev. Hart preaching to youths, special music, and a broad invitation to young people. Reports preview crowds at Wheeling State Fair September 9 to 13, plus homecoming events and visits by local residents to fairs and expositions.
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