Grand Musical Feast Brings Opera Company to Grafton
The International Grand Operatic Company from London and New York arrives Thursday, December 15, for Cavalleria Rusticana and the Garden Scene from Faust. Strong reviews and notable soloists promise a memorable performance under Pythian sponsorship. A subscription drive is underway with first opportunity for seating at Brinkmin’s on December 10.
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Grafton
International Grand Operatic Company
London
England
New York
Hendship Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Europe
Cavalleria Rusticana
Senorita Vicini
Lucia
Mme. Vicini
Engel
The
Middlesex
Corneaux Bebenna
Faust
Mme. Vicini King
Leonora
Marguerite
William Stephens
Manrice
Miss ‘Tehien
Morrell
Jon
Morrelli
Signor Sre Gnarro
Midy Press
Middletown
Cann
Brinkmin's
di 10Th
Grattan
Conroy
Mack
Edwards
Cuba
Diamoond King
Mr. Bluff
Pat Conroy
Dick Mack, Jr
Chas
F. Edwards
Chas H. Perry
Win. Chamberlain
Will
Beecher
Herbert Lindholen
James Hamilton
Helen MelGabe
Nana Barnes
Agnes Earle
Marié Ensel
Gyption Opera House
Big Dime
Grafton Humane Society Organized In Town Meeting
Grafton held a December meeting at the courthouse to organize a branch of the State Humane Society of West Virginia. Dr. Alex Leeds presided, with Judge John H Holt and National organizer O Hanlon addressing the group. Officers include Dr. Leeds as president and John A McCabe as secretary, with a large roster of trustees, directors, and committee members awaiting full member list. The board will meet December 11 at 7 30 pm at the mayor s office. membership numbers will be published later.
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Citizens of
Grafton
Court House
State Humane Society of
W. Va
Alex. Leeds
O'Hanlon
Milwaukee
Wis
John H. Holt
Dr. Leeds
John A. McCabe
J. A H. Holt
Amanda Abbott
R. E. Blaney
A. Hu Mell
Judge Holt
Jas
W. Holt
RE. Blaney
J. M. Jefferys
Mies Abbott
Mra. Moll
John L. Hechmer
Mayor Boyd
Prof. Fleming
P. Moran
D. A. Litzinger, Inc
Flamilton
M. J. Parsons
J.J. Kernan
Moses Cassady
Thanksgiving Observed at Reform School Celebrations
Thanksgiving at the Reform School featured a morning band concert at 10 30 followed by a 10 39 program of melodies and a hour long performance. After a hearty dinner the afternoon included a sermon by Rev Simmons of Grafton and community singing and scripture. The day closed with benediction and a religious service noting the city wide observance led by Rev D J Simmons.
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TIE Schdol
Simmons
Baptist Church of
JD. Simmons
Baptist Church
Edwin J. Hopkins
Grafton
America
Tyrconnell Council
American Lodge No
Klondike Lodge
Bailey Chapel
Mossberg
Astor
Jr. C
Bro
M.D. Teter
Eudgeport Council
E. D. Wyckoff
Bro. Teter
Cocusi
Quiet Thanksgiving Day Wedding in South Grafton
A quiet wedding occurred at Mr. Frak Ringler’s home in South Grafton on Thanksgiving Day uniting Miss Estella Ringler and Tray C. Glascock of Philippi. Rev. John Beddow conducted the ceremony. The couple left on the 40 a.m. train to Philippi for a honeymoon before returning to Grafton to establish their home.
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Frak Ringler
Grafton
Spencer Glascock
Sentinel
White Named Governor Elect in West Virginia
The Shepherdstown Register and Charleston Mail-Tribune praise A B White after the election. They cite his vigor, practicality, and suitability for governor while noting critics fear he may be overly strenuous politically. The campaigns left strong personal ties and broad support across the state.
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Shepherdstown Register
Democratic
White
Register
A.B. White
West Virginia
Pethis the
West
A Persian Beauty Copy Gift From the Press
A new process yields exact copies of Aster's painting A Persian Beauty. Free to readers of the Philadelphia Sunday Press next Sunday Dec 9, with a limited supply. Order in advance after sample is sent to newsdealers.
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Aster
Philadelphia Sunday Press
Nice Comfortable Home for Sale on St Charles Street
Six room house with city water and natural gas, fine well water, large lot with fruit trees, wash house and other outbuildings. Back of school house, on St Charles street. Will be sold cheap. Ensesr L Love.
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St. Charles Street
School House
Ensesr L
Love
Magnificent new Marion county court house opens at Fairmont
The circuit court in session at Fairmont praises Marion county’s recently completed temple of justice. It calls the building the finest in the state and a monument to public spirit, noting it will stand for years and elevate local taste, with residents willing to pay the cost despite criticism.
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Marion County
Fairmont
Temple of Justice
New Court House
Holiday excursion rates from Baltimore to Pittsburgh and beyond
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers reduced excursion fares for the Christmas and New Year holidays to and from Baltimore Pittsburgh Wheeling Parkersburg and Selni nations and intermediate points. Tickets valid December 23 24 25 31 and January 1 1901 with final redemption by January 4 1901. Includes Royal Blue Train service and Palace Car dining. Also notes a sale at F Furman & Co on apparel gifts including robes hats mufflers and silk linen items.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio B.A
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Oysters, Promotions and Repairs at Grafton Yard
The shop staff handled forty gallons of fresh oysters. E P Southworth resigns as foreman on the M R R and moves to yards. Frank Riley promoted to regular baggage master on trains 7 and 9. W Henderson promoted to engineer on engine M16. D C Brandenburg off last week. A L Blue acts as foreman Watchman and oiler GB Shaw involved in Odd Fellows parade at Parkersburg. Recent rains hindered foundation work for the new railway bridge at the mouth of Three Fork creek. B & O officials visited Grafton to discuss planned plated changes. Heavy rains relieve the railroad by ending costly water trains.
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Thos. J. McAvey
Latrobe Street
Henry Runge
Boyd
Philippi
Creek
Addison Walters
East Main Street
James Lilly
West Grafton
Frank Keane
South Grafton
Jefferys
Chas
Rector
Water Board
Ruhl & Co
Jon. Speidel Grocery Co
Geo. Brew
Mallonee
Lax
E. P. Southworth
Frank Riley
W. Henderson
Snet Weeks
D. C. Brandenburg
A. L. Blue
Shaw
Tregellas Model Store Reopens After Remodel
A city newspaper notes Tregellas Department Store on Main Street shows extensive remodeling with new fixtures, wallpaper, and polished woodwork in all departments. A separate item reports two young children burned while their mother was away. a neighbor and Mrs Emery Poo helped extinguish flames and save them.
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Inc. BH. Tregellas
Tregellas
Death of an Old B and O Engineer at his Main Street home
Anthony Canon, longtime B and O engineer aged around 40, died after a short illness at his Main Street residence in the city of Inez on Wednesday evening. He leaves a wife and five children, was a Catholic, and his funeral was led by John McElligott on Friday.
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Courtney
Lda
St. Wehn
Sth
Dhere Leamt
Bib
Mies Hennie Wehn
Jesse R. Nazum
Weston
Thomas
Charles
Benjamin
Edward Steel
Fetterman
Ohio Battery
Joseph Lyman
Barbour County
Cove District
Taylor County
Lyman
Meall
C. Warman
M. E. Church
H. A. Caster
Grafton
GC. R. Jones
Morgantown
Baker
Jd. Harter
A. G Shroyer
Buckhannon
Epworth League
W. E. Wilson
W. L. Thomas
Evansville
Oliver Ludwig
Warman
Knottsville
Athony Canon
Inez
Catholic Hi
John McElligott
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Fiellday Stock
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Loar Bros
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Lear Bros
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Harry Kunst
Marlinton
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Chas. H. Straub
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