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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1909
Page
1
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Engineers began a survey to straighten the heavy curve on the Grafton Traction line at West Main Street. The change aims to speed and safety, with possible purchase of the Yost property to complete the project and other improvements planned.
Mrs Pellet Lake of Berryburg was in critical condition after a runaway while driving with her husband from Berryburg toward this city. The horse bolted from the road, the buggy overturned near Webster, and Mrs Lake sustained serious injuries. Mrs E F Clark notified relatives and prepared to travel to Webster.
Washington August 26 A sensational move by President Taft orders the Interior Department to report on Alaska coal lands amid charges that former attorney general Ballinger favored Guggenheims. Taft demands a personal explanation from Ballinger as Pinchot critiques Ballinger’s handling. The Alaska coal fields rank among the nation’s richest. Also noted, H W Chadduck of Grafton Banking & Trust leaves for Niagara Falls Montreal on a ten day vacation trip.
French aviator Henri Fournier was seriously injured when his Voisin biplane faled from a great height after a supporting wire snapped. The craft somersaulted, one wing buckled, and the machine broke beyond repair as Fournier was rushed to a makeshift hospital with likely fatal injuries.
The governor travels for conventions reunions and gatherings including a recent stop at Blennerhassett Island He plans to speak at Berkeley Springs next month and attend October 6 monument unveiling exercises at Point Pleasant where he will meet neighboring state governors Also listed is a for rent notice for a five room house with bath on 21 East Main Street available through Friedman and Co at 134 tf.
President Taft plans a hard hitting Western swing to state where he stands on tariffs and why asserts he will not dodge issues. He aims to win over hostile voters in cattle states over free hides policy and labor sentiments.
Rev. E L Tales a Columbus Indiana colored minister was arrested in Clarksburg on a Columbus police warrant charging criminal assault. He is jailed but willing to return to Columbus to face trial without requisition. Tales preached at Mt Zion Baptist church since arriving about two weeks ago and enjoys strong support among local blacks. An Indiana officer is expected to escort him back for trial.
Lamphere parole petition prepared after a state visit by Mrs H L Finny and Mrs Mary Steele sisters of Ray Lamphere serving sentence for burning Mrs Ela Gunnels house. The murderess with her three children is said to have perished in the fire. Attorney Worden to present petition to Governor Marshall. Mrs Pat Judge and daughter Mamie visited Mt Lake Park yesterday.
In Littleton West Virginia eleven year old Leo Villers narrowly escaped death when he slipped between freight train cars on the siding in front of his home. His mother and sister rescued him just as the train moved away. He was treated at home by Dr Teagarden after several stitches.
A large rat invaded Richard G. Baker’s Shortley store near Georgetown and forced him to flee to his house. A party traveling to Seaford woke Baker, who found the rodent on a shelf. Baker tried to drive it away with a shovel but the rat overturned glassware and attacked him, biting his bare feet. The intruder retained control of the store as the party left without tobacco.
New York August 26. The return of Mr Harriman from France stemmed from a reported plot by Union Pacific and Southern Pacific directors backed by Henry Frick William Rockefeller and Frank Vanderlip to oust Harriman and install Edwin Hawley. The plan involved manipulating Union Pacific stock and segregating holdings to boost value and pay outs. Harriman rejected the scheme and announced no segregation, sending prices down as insiders sold.
Story from Wheeling about a murder near Dallas Marshall County where Randolph Richy was shot by his uncle John Sickles after a violent struggle over an attempted assault on Sickles’ daughter. Richy, a married father of five, dies on the road as Sickles shoots him with buckshot. In Parkersburg Miss Anna Jones, ill in hospital, believes her father, Dr. L. H. Jones, has died at home, though word is withheld to avoid shocking her.
In the First ward a thrift and progressive spirit boosts enterprise with cement walks laid on West Main street by John Hardy W P Kinter Will Moran and othersfronting their properties. More owners plan similar work, promising marked neighborhood improvement. A E Dawson and sister Miss Maggie visit Clarksburg to spend the day with brother Kelley Dawson.
In Wilkes-Barre August 26 Anna May Evans, 1, daughter of Thomas Evans of Plains near here, gave laudanum to her 3 month old sister while playing nurse. The baby died soon after, her dress stained with the narcotic, the mother upstairs unaware until it was too late. The article notes the tragedy at Sweet Melody Flour.
Columbus E. Currey died this morning after a week of paralysis and a stroke. A Webster County native and prominent Simpson area farmer, he was 56. Survived by wife Vernie Bartlett and several siblings, he belonged to Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias and Red Men. Funeral at Baptist church of Simpson Saturday at 1 pm with Revs. Murray and Days. burial in nearby cemetery. Perrie Bartlett Funeral Directors.
Scottdale fans will see the Cokers meet Grafton at Naworth Park Saturday with a 9:2 o clock start. Makepeace replaces Frayley behind the plate. Big Scottdale reception planned for the Engineers, with Bob Bail, Mill Town native, on the squad.
Mrs J A Ells Mrs Bulan Davis and Mrs Corinne Rutherford of Anderson Ind daughters of late Mr and Mrs Thomas B Davis presented the First Presbyterian church with a new baptismal font for future use. Pastor Rev J A McClelland and the congregation highly appreciate the gift.
A fire at 1318 Washington Street rear of Charles Ashley’s bakery destroyed a stable killing two horses and causing extensive damage. The blaze occurred about 2:00 AM today, with Ashley confirming the loss.
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