County Surveyor and Voter Registration in West Virginia
County surveyor notes fear of a shop whistle triggering panic as voters must enroll on the West Virginia voters list this fall to cast ballots. Discussion covers campaign start, Scherr ticket nominee Pressley Morris of Parkersburg for state auditor, Durst's omitted candidate, and bridges and roads funded by the county court. Emphasis on roads, bridges, and public works as essential to farmers and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Cor
Scherr
Pressley Morris
Parkersburg
John Sherman Durst
Morris
Charleston
Seherr Republican
Swisher
John
Grant
Kite
Wigwam
Daret
Diptine
Grafton Bond Debates and Street Paving Legacy
The piece recalls 1870s town efforts to fund street paving via private loan, led by Capt. George M. Whitegcarver and Leonard Mallonee, and a later bond vote that repudiated then redeemed the debt. It cites the Sentinel’s stance, discusses municipal improvements, and critiques political infighting around city finances and gas company dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
George M. Whitegcarver
Leonard Mallonee
Jon Trac
Sentinel
Bryan Could Do Harm If Elected Says St Louis Paper
The St Louis Globe-Democrat argues Bryan’s potential presidency could harm the nation. It warns a Bryan win might yield a Bryanite White House, House, and Senate, expanding unbalanced power, risking court vacancies, and prompting reckless legislation. Taft opening tour noted with Southern GOP support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Senate
House of Representatives
Representative Burke
Pittsburg
Salem
Bry Ian
White House
Horeover
Supreme Bench
Lee Bryan
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Croker An Ally Of Bryan In Presidential Campaign
A newspaper feature decries Richard Croker as a corrupt boss, linking his return to back Bryan and noting Republicans would drop Croker’s faction. It cites opinions from the New York World and Baltimore Sun, questions Bryan’s claims, and highlights concerns about water works and political influence on money in elections. It also mentions Parkersburg water problems and Grafton water fears. The piece critiques Bryan’s alliances and appeals while praising Taft as stronger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Taft
Hot Springs
Taft
South
Republican Party
Garfield
McKinley
Roosevelt
Richard Croker
America
Lyan
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
New York World's “Forum
W. J. Bryan
Baltimore Sun
United States Sanitarium
Parkersburg
Grafton City
Grafton
Lie
White House
Death of Miss Oda Powell at Knotts Avenue home
Miss Oda Powell died at 4 16 this morning after a long lung illness at her parents home on Knotts avenue. She was nearly 25, born near Grafton, lived here six years, and leaves two brothers. Funeral from Andrews M E church Saturday at 2 20 p m, Bluemont cemetery burial under John A McCabe funeral director with Rev H C Howard officiating. The Sentinel extends sympathy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oda Powell
Amos Powell
Knotts Avenue
Miss Powell
Grafton
Andrews M. E
Bluemont Cemetery
John A. McCabe
H.C. Howard
The
Sentinel
Flemington Guests and Local Business Updates
Flemington residents host visitors from Bridgeport Parkersburg Muncie and Grafton while local employment at Heneta Bone Company rises. The Teachers Institute draws Flemington teachers to Clarksburg. Local social news includes ball game attendance and travel to Meyersdale. The item ends with an ad for Hall's Catarrh Cure offering a cure and testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George O. Binsel
Pennsboro
J W. Davidson
Grafton
J. W. Davidson
D. Martin
Helen Davidson
Brinkman Opera House
Vogel
Flemington
Hen E Ta Bone Company
Teachers’ Institute
Clarksburg
Thomas W. Brohard
Percy
Tracey Currey
Uniontown
Simple but useful patent by local carpenters
Mr. John W. Davidson of Flemington visited town with drawings for a patent awarded to himself and Geo. Yates. The invention is an improved carpenter's gauge believed to aid in carpentry and may bring financial gain to the patent owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Davidson
Flemington
Geo. Yates
Pleasant weather evokes coming fall in this region
The very pleasant weather in this section for the past few days recalls fall. The narrator notes fall as the most beautiful season yet tinged with sadness, mentioning brown leaves already falling as autumn approaches.
Bandit trapped after Yellowstone coach robbery
Reports from Cheyenne indicate U S cavalry have cornered the lone bandit who robbed eleven Yellowstone Park coaches on Monday and escaped with a large sum. He is said to have fled into rough hills and is surrounded in a natural defensive position. Mary Thayer death leads to funeral preparations in Philadelphia. Frank Haddix and J H Arnett noted in the city with Clyde Lewis visiting Kingwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyo
United States Cavalry
Yellowstone Park
Dorsey Jefferys
Philadelphia
Mary Thayer
Frank Haddix
J. H. Arnett
The
R. Mackey Company
Pittsburg
Forday
Clyde Lewis
Kingwood
Religious and social notes from Otterhem Chapel area
A crowded quarterly meeting and basket dinner at Otterhem Chapel was led by Rev. Herndon and Rev. Sinclair. Local residents and visitors from Grafton, Fairmont, and Belington attended services and gatherings, with reports of illnesses, camp meetings, school events, and upcoming preaching. The town welcomed a new baby and noted various travels, visits, and community activities across multiple families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otterhem Chapel
Herndon
Grafton
Sinclair
A. Shroyer
G Rarton
C. M. Corn _well
Charles Bolyard
Lindsey
Alice Watts
Fairmont
Lou Hamilton
Mildred
Edna Cornwell
Guy Baker
Onissin
Thomas M
J. Walter Criss
C. C. Wright
Belington
John Hamilton
James Hamilton
Morgantown
Teachers’ Institute
Philippi
Ft. Ny
Suntay School
Mt. Pleasant
Watkins Reunion Draws Kanawha Falls Family to Haymond
In Blueville a Watkins family reunion gathered at J Ed Watkins home in Haymond Settlement. Present were Mrs Catherine Watkins, her children and many grandchildren including J C Watkins L C Painter and families, Hugh Watkins and Catherine, William Bowman and Farley, Verne Watkins and others. Catherine Watkins, aged eighty two, remains sprightly. The Watkins clan shared a lively meal and planned return to Kanawha Falls after a visit to Taylor county relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ed. Watkins
Haymond Settlement
Catherine Watkins
J. C. Watkins
L. C. Painter
Lila
Grace
J. B. Watkins
Verne
Henry Cramer
Harold and
Maxwell
Hugh Watkins
Catherine
William
William Bowman
Farley
Daniel Watkins
West Wilford Street
Grafton
W. W. Bowman
Kanawha Falls
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Grafton Weekly Sentinel
Sentinel Publishing CO
W. Va
William Howard Taft
Ohio
James 8. Sherman
New York
Congress
George C. Sturgiss
Monongalia County
Supreme Court
L. J. Williams
Ira E Robinson
W. N. Miller
State Senate
W. Scott Meredith
Marion County
House of Delegates
Hugh Warder
Sheriff
Oakey Hefner
Hayward Fleming
Marion D. Allender
Gend W. Ford
R. A. Morrow
Oscar Jaco
Gideon C. Bachard
L. C. Haymond
Irginia
Nebraska Statesman
Standard of Company
Union Natural Gas Company
Sherman
Col. McGraw
Maryland
Ured
Rmless
Croker
Dicker
Bridgeport
F. B. Davisson
Will J. Davidson
Harris . Howell
Muncie
Ind
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Bluevites
Knottsville
Blueville
Grafton Traction Co
Calvin Shaw
West Grafton
Charles Brown
Atha Compton
R. L. Rogers
A. J. Blue
A. L. Blue
Homer Johnson
Tunneton
Rogers
James Gans
Keener
Clyde Brandl
John Cassell
Little Blanch Whitman
Carrie Cassell
Arthur Cassell
Clyde Brandi
Joseph Bragg
Bragg
Minnie Phillips
Rowlesburg
Tunnelton
Guy Brown
Oto Bolyard
Anna
Carrie
Amanda Dunn
Etta
W. T. Frown
Stork
Herbert Summers
Nannie Travis
Ruby Carroll
Marcellus Knotts
Rose Thorn
Thornton
Alive Demons
Mary Hetson
Jane Foever
Firet Ward
Chester Blue
William P. Cline
Atlantic City
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