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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1907
Page
7
A serious accident near Simpson left John Green, farmer, with at least two ribs fractured after a fractious colt crowded him against the stall wall. He was treated by Dr. Cox of Boothesville and is recovering but will be unable to work for some time.
An old advertisement touts Shoop's Magic Ointment as a quick cure for piles including protruding or blind types. Says it works easily and satisfactorily and notes large nickel size jars sold for 50 cents, available from dealers.
Dr W J Davidson, back in the city after a week or ten day vacation in Taylor county, his old home, where he runs a fine farm. Each summer he spends a week or two there and turns leisure into work, farming under the sun with a fork in hand. He returns refreshed to his city practice.
The article discusses the evolution of the knockout punch from jaw to stomach areas and introduces Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for digestive and catarrhal diseases. It promotes Dr. Pierce’s remedies, notes alcohol-free ingredients, and offers free booklets mailed to Buffalo, with options for paper or cloth bindings.
Within ten days the Daily Sentinel stated Arnold C. Scherr state auditor would announce candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor. His brother Julian hinted the announcement could come this week, with Scherr soon launching a vigorous campaign against rivals including Swisher in a heated pre convention race.
Jones and Thomason, active in the city since the season's start, have finished a coal tipple for Brydon Coal Company near McConnell County and plan another tipple for the same firm near Bloomington Maryland. Proposals for the O O F building at Elkins open September 10 in New Martinsville. Plans by Alexander and Chapin, with copies held by O S McKinney Fairmont Elkins National Bank V Maretiiler Elkine Jones and Devil Parkersburg and J A Bock chair New Martinsville.
Taylor county teachers assemble and adopt resolutions urging eight month terms higher salaries uniform textbooks state board selection, district high schools, no tobacco in teaching, local libraries funding, taxation for teacher aid, and preservation of Ira McDonald memory. Knights of Pythias to hold West Virginia grand lodge meeting in Huntington October 9 to 11 with plans for addresses and prizes.
Multiple farm land offers across Ohio and nearby counties. 133 acres in Huron County with a level farm, barn, outbuildings, good soil, and fruit. 12 to 40 acre parcels with brick houses, fruit, and school access. Also macadamizing bids in several towns, specifying road sections, widths, and materials, due by August 1907.
A local firm circulated a powerfully worded postal card signed Kate claiming a glasses purchase. A prominent city woman suspected her husband after receiving one, doubting his letters until a friend explained the deception, clearing the misunderstanding.
The Morgan family holds its second annual reunion at Jerome Park Morgantown on Tuesday September 3 1907. The program includes short addresses music and a basket dinner followed by an informal reception at Mr John Morgan’s home. Attendees expected from Grafton and all branches urged to attend.
George Ford and Jacob Hall visit Knotteville friends. John Hull, former county citizen, with Hull family who moved to Iowa in 1882. Hull once owned the Isaac Rinker farm on the Knottaville road before leaving the county.
The Grafton Window Glass company adds a wood printing machine to its plant. The device prints neatly on wood as effectively as on paper and is among the latest inventions of its kind.
In Tayor County circuit court Bima R Wotring sues Davia M Wotring for absolute divorce. Defendant not resident, must appear within one month after first publication. Publication ordered in Grattan Sentinel weekly. Franx Wilson, Clerk.
Notice to take depositions in a pending case in the circuit court of Sila. David M. Wotring is summoned to appear at the law office of G. W. Ford in Grafton Taylor county WV between 9 am and 6 pm on September 1007 to testify for the plaintiff. If not completed on that day the deposition will be adjourned daily at the same place and hours until finished. Suns K Wormsa, By Counsel J. W. For, att'y for Piainty 4
Baltimore readers assemble a 25 square puzzle titled I Want What I Want When I Want It. By reading across or down from the upper left, the sentence yields 18421 possible readings. The column includes notes on ciphered phrases and historical references to envelopes and bind, plus quotes from Mme. Modiste and the Society of the Cincinnati.
The conductor questions a woman near the front of a car about paying a fare. A thin man on the back platform confirms the woman is his wife and had already paid. The exchange ends with a comment about the wife’s appearance and intent.
An exhibit titled Before the Days of Envelope showcases ancient letters on ribbed white paper. A wax seal and parchment impressions illustrate how letters were prepared and sealed, with notes about a 16th century Tyrol and Bavaria practice and a local council document regarding an accusation.
Notice records a series of changes effective Sunday June 2 1907. The item lists adjustments to policies or procedures and identifies the issuing authority. Details specify dates and the scope of transition expected for employees or readers. The document reads as a formal public notice with standardized language.
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