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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1907
Page
6
The ad extols Ayer's Hair Vigor new formula as a sure quick remedy for falling hair. It claims no color change to hair and asserts strong certainty about effectiveness with a confident, promotional tone.
The Brown family invites relatives to the thirteenth annual reunion in Preston county Beedeville on Saturday August 31. Officers and a business session will set the day with a social hat cooking program at 12 00 noon. The program features T G Brown violin solo J Sidell Brown address What is in a Name Profs B Brown and M Brown addressees The Benefites of a Family Reunion recitations by Nettie Bertha Arg el and Bernard Brown and music and prize awards for oldest and youngest present.
Due to rain service issues the Oli Fellows of Taylor county change the union picnic site from the originally planned park to the Od Fat grounds. The committee promises a full day of amusements and a large crowd for Grafton’s big community event with careful arrangements to ensure a smooth, enjoyable outing.
Trustees of the First Baptist Church of Grafton seek permission to sell a dwelling on Mary and West Washington Streets. The circuit court of Taylor County orders publication of the petition notice for four weeks at the Grafton Sentinel, with J Frank Wilson as clerk and OE Wyckoff as solicitor.
Elbert Jones veterinary surgeon announces services for horses and cattle in Grafton and vicinity. Prompt care day or night, at Ward's Livery Stable, with both phones listed for contact.
A former well known Grafton resident married Miss Maude Dillard of Washington DC on Wednesday August 14. The ceremony was held at the bride's home and attended only by immediate family due to a recent death in the bride’s family. The groom, formerly employed at Baltimore and Ohio, works as a machinist in the government navy yard in Washington, and the couple will reside in Washington. Mr Shahan, brother of Mrs. G L Wells of South Side, is noted in relation to the family.
In Clarkeburg Virginia a 2 year old girl died after spilling carbolic acid on her head and face. The child, under care of Mr and Mrs Lloyd, became gravely injured when the bottle was tipped in a buggy. Efforts to save her failed as she suffered severe burns before death.
Reported deal shows Standard Oil Interests closing on the Hutton Oil & Gas Co plant for about 100000, removing a key competitor and likely raising gas prices. Also details Dr A R Warden urging enforcement of state law against dumping refuse along Tygarte Valley river banks and the possible need for an incineration plant to protect public health.
Reports from reliable courts say Rev I B Reese pastor of the United Brethren church will marry Miss Arlice Bilingelea in early September. The ceremony will be at the bride's parents home scheme. Reese leads a large city congregation and Arlice is a Cincinnati Conservatory of Music graduate and noted elocutionist. Ancient irrigation remains 4000 years old found in South Africa.
Patrick McLaughlin was laid to rest after funeral services held Monday morning and burial Wednesday at the Catholic cemetery. Rev Father John McEllogot conducted rites at the church with a large gathering of friends and relatives in attendance.
Walter Lowther, son of Mr and Mrs GW Lowther of the First ward, has been honorably discharged after four years in the Navy. He served as yeoman and captain’s writer on the Arkansas and may reenlist within four months. He will stay at home for now and regain full pay while home, with many friends glad to see him back.
Earl Cornwell, a mail carrier for Sweet Melody Flour, faced a near miss when his mule startled at an approaching train at Fetterman crossing. The train, moving slowly, stopped before striking the wagon, the horse bolted back along the tracks, but no injuries occurred.
The 1907 8 catalog lists preparatory and college courses in arts sciences engineering normal and music with diplomas for completed work. A Sunday evening death report notes Patrick McLaughlin of Grafton formerly with Baltimore and Ohio railroad died after a long illness at his Grand Street home. he was a respected longtime resident and will be missed by old friends.
County moves to accommodate B and N rail line as a new steel bridge goes up over the river. engineer Metzgar finds provisions prevent obstruction and rights of way are being acquired with payments to landowners. Rumors of condemnation are denied. work may resume in weeks or months. A farm sale and a medical lecture event are noted among local items.
Advertisement claims a secret beauty recipe from Orientals and Greeks paired with a diamond ring. It touts a simple method to clear skin and avoid cosmetics, offering the recipe free when a diamond ring is bought for two dollars, urging quick orders before stock runs out.
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