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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
5
RIEDMAN BROTHERS JEWELERS at 48 W Main St Grafton offers a Christmas promotion starting December 7 1908 through January 1 1909. For every dollar of goods purchased customers receive a buchy number entitling them to a chance at a $5000 diamond ring. Grand Christmas Display urged to visit.
Senator Bailey claims the next State Senate presidency with strong Taylor County backing and numerous endorsements. He cites support from friends in both houses and plans to push a bill favoring public interests and natural resources while curbing large corporate influence.
Charleston December 1 Governor Dawson named a seven member Good Roads Commission to report to the next session of the West Virginia legislature. Members are Howard Sutherland chairman Gray Silver James H. Stewart Robert Hazlett Samuel Y. Simms A J Marple C Colcord. First meeting December 16 at 10 a m in the Governor's reception room. The commission will work with State Highway Inspector H B Williams and seeks suggestions from interested citizens.
President Roosevelt issues an executive order placing fourth class postmasters in fourteen states under civil service rules experimental in nature. About 15 000 postmasters affected with Maine to Michigan listed. order aims to curb political influence and assure incumbents can keep jobs. Another order allows filling vacancies without civil service exams until the Civil Service Commission can certify exams.
A Morgantown Morgantown District Stewards meeting of the West Virginia conference of The Methodist Episcopal church was held yesterday afternoon. J C Lewellen of Grafton was elected president with W Evans as secretary. Attendees included Rev J S Robinson and district officials. The salary for the district superintendent was maintained, Laymen organized to aid the conference, and Morgantown aims to be a banner district. Foley's Kidney Remedy is recommended by Mrs M McRaney for kidney and bladder trouble. A rain-ready note mentions Sweet Melody Flour.
Mr Verett J Spotts and Miss Agnus Dunnington, two popular local youths, united in marriage last night at 8 in the groom’s new home. Rev C L Trawin officiated with a small circle of intimate friends. Mabel Dupington played the wedding march as Grace Lake and Holmes Wyckoff attended. A nuptial repast followed and well wishers praised the couple’s happiness and future prospects.
A reflective note on December’s last days urging timely resolutions for the new year. The piece observes some delay making resolutions and criticizes procrastination, warning that the 30 days remaining should prompt genuine reform before the year ends.
Prof. T. M. Humphreys, superintendent of city schools, is invited to write and read before the Southern Education al Association in Atlanta on December 29. This honor marks a notable recognition for West Virginia and its high school work as educators from across the country attend. Sheriff Cans and deputies report record tax collections for 1907, total $52,746.08 after discount days. Yesterday’s final day’s receipt was $11,129.55, the largest single-day sum in county history, with more taxpayers using discounts than in prior years.
Washington December 1 Senator Nathan Ray Scott of West Virginia has endured a week of accidents. He slipped from a shoe, cut his eye on an obstruction, and later fell again while with friends in his Office, raising fears for his safety.
Local poultry enthusiasts plan a big show in Grafton during the first week of January to organize the Taylor County Country Biow. Misera, Ed Blaney and Clyde A Turn are behind the movement and will answer letters from interested parties. The goal is to promote breeding of high quality stock and spark yearly improvements through exchange of ideas and experiments.
James E. Riley 88, longtime Taylor County resident, dies at home near Meadland. Survived by four sons and four daughters including Susan Cochran and Marcellus Robbins. brother Wm. B. Riley. sister Mrs Geo Reynolds. Former Justice of the Peace and long-term county court member. Funeral planned Wednesday at Hepzibah Baptist Church with Rev Patrick Murray.
Master William Virgil Adair, son of Mr and Mrs William H Adair of Washington Street, underwent surgery at Wheeling performed by Dr Osterling for a throat condition. He recovered well from the operation and anticeptic treatment, and his mother remained with him while his father returned home on train No 14.
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