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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1906
Page
11
The jury finds Cheater B Gillette guilty of murder in the first degree for the death of Grace Brown at Big Moose Lake on July 11. Sentencing set for Thursday. Gillette showed no emotion as the verdict was read.
A collection of Dr. J Calvin Mead sayings and sermon notes is set to be memorized for reflection. The program includes warnings about sin and self, stressing the need to understand sin’s effects over definitions. A social event honors Dorsey Brannon on his thirteenth birthday with a large gathering and refreshments.
President Oscar G Murray has not officially announced the new pension system for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, but it is expected to activate January 1. All data from the employer division of the system was sent to Baltimore months ago, and general officials have completed work, with a likely circular to be issued this week detailing apartment terms.
Col William Elliott United States Commissioner for Marking Confederate Dead and his secretary Mr L Frank Nye spent hours with Supt John Clark of the National Cemetery. Elliott has located and marked graves of Confederate soldiers, tracing from Clarksburg to Keyser area for seven Confederates killed at or near WW Creek, seeks tips from the public to locate unmarked graves. He invites information via email to the War Department in Washington.
The article reports on the death of the Callum Collom twins in Moundsville after about four days of illness. The girl fell first, then her twin brother weakened and died soon after. Dr Slater attended the family. funeral plans indicate the parents Mr and Mrs John Collom. The event drew widespread attention as a famed twin phenomenon.
Report says Baltimore and Ohio railroad changes will follow CW Galloway's appointment as transportation superintendent. B W Duer will move up to succeed Galloway, likely taking big duties soon. Names suggested for Pittsburg include EE Hiaser and AB Williams, with tweaks planned on Connellsville New Castle and Wheeling divisions. Meyers Hanson Miller and Henderson pupils pass teacher exams. Henderson to teach Bash school. Florence Arlene Thornton arrives, a Charleston native teaching oratory and physical culture and planning classes.
Reverend H D Rutter, pastor of the Main Street Methodist Episcopal Church, resigns his charge and plans to move with his family to Florida this Friday. Friends in Gratton express deep regret, citing his health as the motive and noting his strong work during revivals that increased church membership and community spirit.
Morgantown West Virginia reports a gas shortage affecting Thomas Wightman glass works the Pressed Prism Plate glass factory and Mississippi whre glass plant. Union Utility manager Warfield says shortage stems from lack of gas but hopes to have wells or pumping plants back in service by Saturday keeping the shortage brief as weather changes reduce consumption.
B&O officials condemn disruptive youths at the passenger depot during night and day. A young man named Wu ie Hlemeer was arrested and fined one dollar and costs after a justice’s trial on the complaint of B. & C. officer John B. Stone. The Sentinel notes Friedman Broe jeweler’s holiday goods ad on page two.
Community Sunday visits highlight the week with Mr J W Knotts and family, Mr Guy Means spending Thanksgiving at his home Thej Pines and Miss Peark Fries teaching Miereville school visiting in Grafton. Mrs Noah Viland shows improvement after illness. Mrs I A Wilson and Mrs N Grace Means hosted at Walnut Grove Farm with J M Halland family. The 1806 Grafton High School year remains noted for active alumni.
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