First Trial of New Ballot Form in Thirteenth District
The January 11 special election in Pendleton Randolph Upshur and Barbour counties will choose a successor to W D Talbott of Buckhannon who died in the last session. The new ballot form requires party names and residences in separate columns, with emblems to be certified ninety days before an election, though the 90 day rule cannot be met for this district. The likely party emblems are an eagle for Republicans and a rooster for Democrats, while the district may adopt emblems for the upcoming general election. The article also notes council actions on related bills and other public notices, plus brief medical and public interest items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Randolph
Upshur
Barbour
W. D. Talbott
Buckhannon
Wm. M
Dawson
Hatfield
Ritchie
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Expert Demands $350 From City for Account Work
Frank A. Willison, an expert accountant hired to audit city accounts for years, still seeks $350 in his fees. The city council discussed the claim again at its meeting, examining the owed amount and the terms of his services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Willison
Serenade Marks Hall Family Move to New Home in Knottsville
Special to the Sentinel Knottsville West Virginia December 3 Celebrate Mr J M Hall and family moving into their new snow domicile with a serenade led by Mayor W B Wilson at Walnut Grove Farm. Guests included Mr Hall and family plus many neighbors. Events featured refreshments games and social chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
Knottsville
W. Va
J. M. Hall
Hall
W. B. Wilson
Walnut Grove Farm
Mesdames Ian
Wiland
McDaniel
Sbroyer
Means
Cornwell
Misses Swisher
Wilson
Noah
Clyde Winland
Andrew McDaniel
A. J. Cornwell
Earl
Guy
Howe Knotts
John Funk
Ray
Goff Shraver
John
Fred
Bob Bradley
W. E
Albert
Ernest Wilson
Fred Swisher
Walter Rogers
Scott Collins
Waltman
Guy Means
Grafton Taxes and Debt Report Reveals City Finances
Capt. Spiese reported to Charleston that Grafton’s total taxable property is about 6.93 million dollars with real estate 4.22 million, personal property 1.34 million, and public works 1.37 million. Capitation tax 1587 dollars, dog tax 230 dollars, estimated annual expenses 36,675, and outstanding city indebtedness 109,449 dollars as of April 1. An advertisement for Dr Shoop Restorative products follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spiese
State Tax Commissioner
Grafton
State Board Public Works
Puzzled Townsman Hurls Coal as Omen Rumor
Parkersburg residents report Dey ing tossing coal through rooms at Will Madison’s Skirvin street home. Neighbors fear misfortune omen, prompting Madison to travel to Athens Ohio to check on his son Will Madison, employed in a nearby coal mine. Also includes classified notice listing for sale two horses, a wagon, harness, buggy, platform scale and other items at Grafton Iron and Metal Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. E. Wilson
Roosevelt
Parkersburg
Willard Madison
Skirvin Street
Madison
Athens
Ohio
Will
Grafton Iron & Metal Co
Main St
Jealous Husband Fires at Rival in Clarksburg
In Clarksburg West Virginia Andrew Carson formerly of Grafton lies wounded at the Tin Plate hotel after a jealousy fueled shooting by Allie Gavins husband. Gavins wrested the revolver and was arrested pending a hearing while Carson received medical care and rests. Charleston politics expected to draw many during the extra session with fewer candidates afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
W. Va
Andrew Carson
Grafton
Tin Plate
Carson
Tin Plate Mill
Allie Gavins
Columbia Mines
Gavins
Mrs. Gavins
Gavin
A. J. Wright
Price
National Guard Must Increase State Units to Meet Dick Bill
The War Department requires states to restructure and expand national guard units to match the regular army under the 1903 Dick Bill. Our state now has two regiments with bands, nine and eight companies, some below minimum strength, risking loss of federal funding without reorganization and seven new companies. Adjutant General in Charleston has received town applications but not yet selected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
National Guard
Congress
Natonal Guard
Regular Army
Charleston
Ballot Emblem Debates and Presidential Nomination Hints
Voters may choose an emblem for the next ballot with suggestions including the coon the American eagle and the Teddy bear. Democrats appear set on using booster as their mark. Jerome’s Thaw trial delay relieves some pressure while Senator Foraker aims for the presidential nomination and may split Ohio delegation with Taft.
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Special Investigating Committee
Willison
Shoop
Racine
Wis
Vony
Grursiste
Vikins
Young Ian
Kikios
Ray Canfield
Young Canfield
Canfield
Carrie Nation
Jno
Tregeilas
Special Committee of Investigation
Frey
Eldlrey
John H. Gerkin
Japan
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Fox
The
Knottsville Briefs
Roy Hauser
B. F. Jenkins
Rogers
Wickwire
R. D. Hauser
D. M. Wolfe
Webster
J. W. Knotts
Sunnyside
Grace
Philippi
Messrs
Everett McDaniel
Cecil
NAKFS
Shiv
Zee
Jamestown
Sret
A. Tw
Siclnery
Teen & Pond
Mallett & Dwela
Hush & Cerin
Jerome
Foraker
Taft
Friends of the Ohio
West Virginia Business College
West Virginia
Clarksburg, W. Va
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