Transfer of Clarence Bloom to Baltimore Ends Grafton Era
Clarence Bloom of the B and C civil engineering corps is transferred to Baltimore where the entire corps will be centered. Bloom has long served in Grafton and previously worked in Baltimore, returning to Grafton for several years. He and his wife, active at St. Paul's Lutheran church, will be missed by friends and local organizations. Bloom departs Sunday night. Mrs Bloom will visit parents in Fairmont before joining him in Baltimore.
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Clarence Bloom
Civil Engineering Corps
Baltimore
B.#& C. Incs
Bloom
Baltmore
Grafton
St. Paul's Lutheran Church of
Indoor Baseball at Big Coliseum With Full League Planned
The Big Coliseum skating rink is set to host indoor baseball with balls and materials arrived and teams organized for a regular league. Crowds will fill evenings, no skating, floor marked with bases, Vincent's Band to play, and spirited contests expected after full organization. A large chicken hawk displayed at Remington barber shop drew attention after being shot by Big George Shuttlesworth. City improvements discussed include widening lower Latrobe and establishing a West Main street line to remove humps and enhance driveways, with Knights of Columbus council meeting tonight after elections.
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Coliseum
Vincent
Remlington
Latrobe Street
Ben
George” Shuttlesworth
Sentinel
Lower Latrobe
Uncle Sam
Lower Latrobe Street
West Main Street
Fetterman
DING VEMENTS NOMINATES SECRETARY OF STATE CANDIDATE
A fragment notes a candidate seeking the nomination for secretary of state with a $8.75 figure and a filed expense account in Clarksburg and Charleston. It mentions a $700 payment to the state committee and remaining funds for personal expenses, travel, advertising, and electrotypes.
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Clarksburg
Charleston
Stuart F. Reet
Portrait and sketch of Hugh Warder delegate
A Wheeling Intelligencer portrait and brief career sketch of Hugh Warder, Taylor County’s newly elected House of Delegates member, accompanies his image. Leo J. Rasche authored the sketch for the Intelligencer, part of a series profiling recently elected delegates from the Second Congressional district.
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Taylor County
Hugh Warder
House of Delegates
Wheeling Intelligencer
Warder
Intelligencer
Leo J. Rasche
The
Sentinel
Wheeling
Second
Most Remarkable Prize Presentation Contest in Grafton
The Grafton Sentinel launches a free prize contest starting December 5 offering a $400 Ellington piano a $75 solitaire diamond ring and two gold hunting case watches to top vote getters. Subscriptions count as votes with different values and coupons in each issue. entries open to all local residents and surrounding areas with final results announced January 2, 1909.
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Grafton Sentinel
Waltham
G.W. Loar & Company
Irontown School Report and Woodmen of the World Election
Report for the month ending November 13 1908 shows 16 enrolled and 14 percent attendance with 95 percent punctuality. Teachers Wade H. Hamilton lists pupils Fay Keener Maud Menear Rosa Satterfield Nellie Daisy DeMoss and others. Grafton Camp No 4 Woodmen of the World to hold annual officer election tonight at the lodge room all members urged to attend. George W Poe Clerk.
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Grafton Council No
Knights of Columbus
Offcara
Irontown
Coupon to Count Ten Votes for Contest Editor
The Daily Sentinel notes that a properly filled coupon brought in person or mailed to the contest editor will count for ten votes. The notice emphasizes correct completion and submission method to participate in the contest.
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THE
Daily Sentinel
Depot Upgrade Rumor Alarms Grafton Citizens
A Sentinal report cites a rumor that Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will remodel the old depot rather than construct a new station. Residents argue Graf ton needs a modern facility now due to high passenger transfers and growth, urging investment alongside new hotel and street improvements.
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Sentinel
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Grafton
Baltimore & Ohio
Lower Latrobe
West Main Streets
Great Theatrical Bill At The Casino Theatre
This week's Casino bill features top comedy and musical acts with Smith and Damn delivering varied songs and sketches. Moving Pictures show Black Princess, with a illustrated song Give me an American Girl, shaping a lively program.
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Smith and Damn
Marl Herman
Moving Pictures
Frost coats dawn landscape as sun thaws mist
An early frost settled over Grafton this morning with a thin white coating persisting until late morning. The sun then produced a warm, lingering glow as the frosty veneer and mist dissipated.
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Jack Fronst
Grafton
Funeral for Mrs. Welch Led by Local Community in Clarksburg
The funeral of Mrs. Frank Welch was held in Clarksburg on Wednesday, with a large turnout of friends and relatives. Attendees from Graf ton included J J Remlinger, Mrs Welch, and several Flannagans, Whalen, and Turner. The report also notes new Elks social club plans after purchasing the former club's furniture, plus a health guidance feature urging tubercu losis precautions and home hygiene.
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Frank Welch
Clarksburg
Welch
J. J. Remlinger
Grafton
Charles E. Flanagan
Patrick Flannery
Luke Flanagan
James Whalen
Russell Turner
Many Dainties in the Stores
Holiday displays fill city shop windows as new Christmas goods arrive daily. A wide range of presents and table wares are available for shoppers in Grafton, offered at competitive prices. Explore local stores to complete Christmas purchases close to home.
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Grafton
City Hospital Reopens Under Dr Powell and Mrs Powell
The City Hospital is again open to the public after thorough renovations led by Dr R H Powell who has moved in with Mrs Powell. He will maintain an office in the hospital and another in the city with part time presence. he will oversee all patient care in person. Miss Selma Gibson is the new matron and both she and Dr Powell have welcomed visitors. The Sentinel wishes Dr Powell success in this renewed venture. A. R. Henderson.
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Bia Ple
Sentinel
R. H. Powell
Powell
Selma Gibson
the Sentinel
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MR. Bloom
Baltem
Big Coliseum
Will
Ding Vements
Hillington
Hllington Piano Company
Cincinnati
Vincent & Burke
Jarrett
G. W. Loare Company
Main Street
Gratton Sentinel
Daily
Weekly Sentinel
Pri
Eoitor
Fleli
Kansas
Grton
William
Warthen
Secy
George W. Poe
Coupon
Pat M
Casino Theatre
Jack Frost
Elks Social Club
Grafton Lodge No. 308
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Phygician
City Hospital
BR. H. Powell
Childs
Esther
Thomas Shaw
Roms Poling
First Ward
I. 8. Grone
M. B
eel + fox
Bluemont
Williamson
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