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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
3
The readable fragment mentions a lease action and a possible emotional note. It references a transfer and affection but details are unclear. Names, dates, or places are not present in the legible text.
The text presents scattered phrases about science faith hope and life invoking a Christ and a master with mentions of liberty and unity. It resembles a devotional or catechetical fragment with incomplete sentences and uncertain references.
In Elkins West Virginia a circuit court verdict awarded $12,500 to Francis Dent Gross against Cecil Gross in a landmark alienation of affections case involving Ivan V Gross. The jury debated for about an hour and a half, praising the plaintiff's plight and noting meddling relatives' impact on the young wife.
Mrs W F Vankirk widow of the late Dr Vankirk traveled to Clarksburg this morning for the funeral of her aunt Miss Marie Stealy who died in Washington DC. Stealy 96 elder sister of Mrs Drabelle mother of Mrs Vankirk, who is 86, and resides here.
Thanksgiving services at St Pauls Lutheran with Rev Richardson and Rev Roberts praised, crowd filled church, honoring the nation and community. In Morgantown West Virginia University tackled Washington and Jefferson, losing 6 18 after Monk suffered a possible skull fracture. 7000 witnesses saw W and J win with strong forward passes.
In Hiram Ohio a two and a half year old son of Mr and Mrs Haddix died after his clothing caught fire from an open grate. He suffered severe burns to face hands and body and died six hours later. The funeral was held that afternoon with Rev C A Snyder officiating.
The friends of the coming bride and groom announce the wedding of Miss Olive Knapp daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Knapp Greensboro South Carolina formerly of Grafton to Mr Russell Paxton Reed son of Mr and Mrs A H Reed of Grafton The ceremony will be held at the bride home on Thursday evening December 2 The Sentinel extends hearty congratulations to both couples.
7 Melody Flour reports a pleasant Thanksgiving dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Keane at their South Side home. The menu centered on turkey and coon. Attending were Miss Grace Pickett and Miss Edith Pickett of Fairmont, Mr. J Moreen of Parkersburg, Mr. Fred T. Martin and son James, and Misses Daisy and Della Dudley.
The article extols Quaker Oats as a perfectly clean food essential for strength in muscle and brain. It notes the company as the sole maker to remove husks and dark specks, recommending regular, large family, and helmet finely milled packages depending on convenience and climate.
In Uniontown an alleged whiskey habit of three year old Martin Caille ends with the child hospitalized after drinking a half pint of skat. Doctors remove liquor by stomach pump but recovery seems uncertain as the boy, son of Mr and Mrs David Caille of Fairbanks, had previously shown fondness for liquor. The incident follows a Thanksgiving Day fire at the Coliseum skating rink in Grafton, caused by a gas stove, destroying the building and endangering nearby Fawcett store and Furbee home. The blaze, noted from early morning, left the rink and equipment as total losses, with insurance covering part of the damage.
Mrs John Hoane formerly of Grafton died Tuesday evening in Cook hospital Fairmont after illness following stomach cancer surgery. She was wife of John Evans a former prominent Grafton businessman. Funeral Thursday from her Fairmont home with Rev W T Eady officiating. Interment Palatine cemetery. Creed Newton and L J Ward attended.
Mrs. Sarah Jane Reed a longtime Grafton resident died Thursday at her Boyd street home after a long illness. Born February 18 1841 in Augusta County Virginia she moved with parents to Harrison County later married Rufus Reed and lived in Gratton 35 years. Survived by Agnes Brown Emma Reed Katherine Reed John Reed and S L Carson funeral Saturday at 2 30 pm from her home Rev F P Willes officiating interment Bluemont Cemetery under Undertaker John A McCabe. The Sun joins in condolence to the bereaved family.
Grafton Traction Company may be selling or merging with Fairmont and Clarksburg Traction. Officials from Fairmont and Clarksburg inspected the Grafton line and power plant today, while Col. John McGraw denied any sale.
Vincent's orchestra performed for the Assembly Club annual Thanksgiving ball at the Waldo in Clarksburg. The well known ensemble furnished the music for the dress affair, which drew a largely attended crowd.
Mrs. Raymond Robbins, president of the National Woman's Trade Union League, backs a proposed day of protest led by John Mitchell and Frank Morrison. The Chicago Woman's Trade Union League executive council endorsed the plan after her return from the AFL convention in Toronto. About 1,500,000 workers would quit to protest if the plan proceeds.
Miss Ida Hawkins, about 29, of Hogans Monongalia county, died after a gas fire accident when her wheeling chair ignited while left alone. Her mother found the chair in flames. efforts to extinguish the blaze and medical care followed, but she died Thanksgiving morning at 10 o'clock.
Tom Peary Thayer a longtime Gratton native dies at his West Side home on Peart street after a brief illness. Born December 10 1857 in Gratton he lived here his entire life. Funeral arrangements not yet announced. Prior item notes Major H B Balkley of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad dies at age 79 after long service in accounting circles and as president of the National Association of Railway Accounting Officials.
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