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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1910
Page
7
Notice of tax delinquency sale in Taylor County for 1908 lands. Sheriff Radia C. Hefner will offer tracts at the courthouse front door December 19, 1910, between 10 AM and 4 PM. Redemption possible by payment of due amount before sale.
COLUMBIA, S. C. Nov. 26 A mob shot to death Flute Clark after he confessed to attempting rape and fatally slashing Nannie May Shealy at her home near Little Mountain. About a thousand men fired bullets into his body following the confession and a fierce struggle, ending the crime he committed Friday afternoon. Clark had worked on the father’s estate for 12 years.
Dr Hawley Crippen writes to Mrs Lilian Leneve defending his innocence amid the murder case. He calls the evidence placing a body in his cellar a horrific error and vows more facts will emerge. He prays for protection for Lilian and hopes she may join him in eternity.
A 35th birthday surprise party was hosted by Mr and Mrs Chas Sandsbury in the First ward Saturday evening. About 60 guests attended a sumptuous supper and whist games with prizes won by Mrs R Reynolds, Mr Oliver Haber, and Miss Aggie Louden. A leather bottom rocker was presented by J Lee Evans.
San Francisco reports Battling Nelson after weeks of training announced plans for a second fight with Champion Ad Wolgast following his Moran bout. Nelson, once a top lightweight contender, says he is ready to beat Moran and resume title chase in Coff roths arena with Moran as the next opponent.
Rebels near Reynosa attempted to cross the Rio Grande from the Mexican bank but were repulsed by Mexican troops. Reinforcements were dispatched from Matamoras as the 100 mounted insurgents disappeared after the clash.
D H Lilly died at his daughter Mrs Edward Straw home in Pittsburg after a period of ill health. Born in 1823 in Marion county he was nearly 88. He once practiced law and served as Prosecuting Attorney for Webster and Randolph counties. He lived in Wood county about thirty years and was a justice of the peace on South Life.
A basement gas leak exploded in a four room Riverside addition house in Fairmont at about 6 AM killing Mrs Clyde Fast and injuring Clyde Fast, Mrs Levina Fast, H Rath Fast, Iris Fast, and baby Ernest. The building was demolished and the couple’s two granddaughters were harmed.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad reports October 1910 gross earnings of 8 168 817 up from 7 840 698 and net earnings of 2 267 034 down from 2 705 183. For four months the year gross earnings rose to 32 684 444 from 30 518 53, while net earnings fell to 10 014 114 from 10 786 887 with increases in expenses.
Colonel Waltman H. Conaway paid 124 900 dollars to attorneys for the Dola Coal and Coke Company for the T Moore Jackson coal property on the Short Line railroad in Clarksburg area. Funds to be distributed among banks and individuals across Clarksburg Salem Fairfield Grafton Kingwood Morgantown and other holders once owned by Colonel Jackson. Senator W H Watson backed by New River and Fairfield coal interests and Standard Oil influence signals potential legislative impact on labor conditions.
Five men were shot and wounded in a dispute between the Wiseman and Racer families near St Albans over an eight dollar bill. Walter Racer, Robert Racer, Lynn Austin, George Adking, and James Ingram were injured. The Racers confronted merchants George and Frank Wiseman at their home after a quarrel and later returned with friends to fire on the Wiseman residence. Wise man and associates exchanged gunfire. No arrests reported.
Bluefield November 25 a fire wiped out the main building of the Athens branch of the State Norman School causing an estimated loss over 20000. Insurance fully covers the loss. The blaze started in the south end and secreted it was discovered late, according to Principal Beemis.
A major road development named the Great Apple Way will run 3 mile bridle-like routes from Spokane to Coeur d Alene aided by 350000 dollars. Washington state and Spokane county plan funding with landowners contributing. Construction targets spring next year with macadam pavement and tree-lined medians.
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