Extra legislative session sparks mixed opinions across states
The Sentinel’s regular Banking & Trust statement shows robust growth, with assets surpassing half a million and a strong regional banking sector. Wage disputes fuel ongoing idle periods as West Fork Glass cancels four carload orders amid unsettled labor relations. County Clerk Kitzmiller reports rising marriage licenses in 1906 and predicts more as Christmas gifts. Edward M. Heermans, WV native, joins Charleston Mail as editorial contributor.
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Christman
Edward M. Heermans
West Virginia
Kingwood
Charleston
Extra session debate stirs West Virginia politics
A Sentinel survey shows lawmakers divided on calling an extra legislative session with twenty five responses from two hundred officials. Republicans oppose due to campaign costs. Democrats fear tax burden. Some leaders, including White and McDermott, favor the session while others stay noncommittal. Governors and others may call it off with little tax impact if tax rates remain unchanged.
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Central Drug Store Promises Full Line of Medicines
The Central Drug Store at 108 Latrobe Street advertises a complete range of drugs chemicals and patent medicines with a soda water fountain open year round. Registered pharmacists provide special attention to physicians prescriptions.
Proper winter dress aids health and longevity
A health ad by H. D. Comerford argues against harsh cold exposure. It urges sensible clothing and shelter to spare the stomach and vital organs, noting that air exercise and food support the body under varied climates and that extreme dressing compromises digestion.
New Planets Appearing in December Glamor Grafton Skies
Colorful fantasy planets appear in the December sky as residents of Grafton recount startling celestial discoveries without telescopes or observatories. The piece humorously contrasts youthful excitement over new orbs with aging townsfolk recalling past winters and playful snow slides, ending with a wry note about aging and wonder.
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Mars
Neptune
Venus
Saturn
Grafton Kid
Graftonian
Robbers Shoot B & O Agent Near Salem
Thomas Keesey a B and O agent at Bristol or Cherry Camp on the Parkersburg branch was attacked by robbers last night on his way home. In the scuffle he was shot in the face and seriously wounded. He also ran a general store at Bristol and the robbers knew he carried money. He fought back, shots totaling three, locals helped, robbers fled with no clue left. Sittings on cloudy and fair days until after Christmas from 7 to 8 30 nightly.
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Bristol
Cherry Camp
Salem
Parkersburg
Kesey
Keesey
Weather and bank notice and court actions in Grafton
Weather reports severe cold for railroad workers in the third division with tracks damaged by a small wreck in East End yards. Grafton Banking and Trust Company reports December 3 1907 financials with total assets about 514 362 31 and notes directors and sworn statement. Lydia Shackelfort vs Mary E Clerc et al chancery suit ordered publication in the Grafton Sentinel.
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Grafton
West Virginia
Bertine Havee
O.isivesse
State of
West Virgina
County of
Taylor
I. H. M. Chadtuck
H. W. Chaddock
A. W. Burdett
L. E. Ward
K. Whitf
Guy E. Williams
Circuit Court
Taylor County
Lydia Shackelfort
Mary E. Clerc
BE. C. Smith
Mary B. Clerc
Preston
Grafton Sentinel
Frank Wilson
Benj. F. Bailey
Cards For Cars Advertising Touting Street Car Cards
The Smoot Advertising agency operates in the city canvassing for advertising cards for the street car line. Headquarters at Parkersburg and Charleston, has furnished cards for several lines in the state. R. M. Parrish offers insurance coverage from strongest companies at low rates with guaranteed service. W. R. Loar promotes new holiday card styles.
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Parkersburg
Charleston
R. M. Parrish
First National Bank
Remains of George Stone Interred at National Cemetery
The remains arrived Saturday night from Huntington and were interred in the National Cemetery this morning. Earlier, Huntington authorities failed to send proper identification papers, causing Superintendent Georgia to initially refuse the remains.
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George Stone
Huntington
National Cemetery
Georgia
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