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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1910
Page
6
The health creed urges students to follow nature’s laws of health, avoid spitting, and keep teeth clean. It emphasizes eating plain food, drinking pure water and milk, not using chewing gum, and coughing with a handkerchief. It also includes personal cleanliness, open windows for air, and polite behavior.
Frederick A. Cook says in his Own Story that he may have erred in thinking he reached the North Pole. He says he cannot prove he reached it, stresses the psychology of his adventure, and explains his motive was personal satisfaction. He plans to publish in January and return to the United States with family by December 22.
A report notes a large steel rails purchase by Pennsylvania Railroad, described as the biggest since 1906, shortly after political figure Jim Hill claimed railroads would halt buying, signaling tension between industry needs and public assurances.
Washington, D. C. Senator Nathan B. Scott is described as having a complete nervous breakdown from overwork in the late campaign. He is confined to bed with an ulcer and undergoing rest cure, and is not expected to be in the Senate at the opening of the coming session. The physician says the illness stems from lack of vitality due to overwork, but it is not considered dangerous.
Samuel Perkins, a baboonist of national reputation, fell 125 feet in New York when a string of kites failed in a 60 mile gale. He was saved by the parachute effect of smaller kites after rising 160 feet in bad weather. the descent was checked and he escaped serious injury.
London December 1 The Duke of Manchester underwent surgery late Tuesday night for appendicitis. His condition is described as serious. The duke married Miss Helen Zimmerman daughter of Eugene Zimmerman of Cincinnati in 1900.
Three four year old babies born in Sewickley Pennsylvania received gold medals from President Taft on Wednesday. The event marks fulfillment of a presidential promise after the parents Mary Margaret and John Boggins of Roosevelt appealed to the president.
The Daughters of the American Revolution argue over spelling of redout on a Fort Washington monument. A split faction demands a second statue with a B in redout placed a mile and a half away near the surrender site.
United States Steel Corp with an 8 million dollar fund joins Andrew Carnegie Pension Fund of 4 million dollars to create the largest pension system besides government programs. The plan covers all mills nationwide starting January 1. J B Braking to manage. executive committee includes Elbert H. Gray and George W. Perkins. Pensions range from 12 to 100 dollars monthly. 26 years service at 80 dollar average yields 15 dollars per month.
J F Arnold, once a Methodist preacher in Hast Hind, was jailed in Clarksburg on a warrant charging failure to provide for his wife. His wife, currently in Charleston, must return to prosecute or the warrant will be dismissed. Arnold, expelled for divorce and remarriage, posted $200 bond with Magabeth Helmick as surety and was released.
A Canton luncheon commission was named to examine Katie Mang charged with murder in the first degree over the Massillon poisoning of her sister Elizabeth last spring. If found mentally unsound she will be sent to a state hospital and the trial set for next Monday would be called off. The hearing began today amid other commentary on costs and seasons affecting living.
Grafton Sentinel reports the 13th census shows West Virginia with 1 221 119 residents, up 262 119 since 1920 and a 23.17 percent gain. The increase surpasses Indianapolis and Kansas City populations, signaling growth likely to bring another Congressman. Further figures awaited for Grafton Fairmont and Clarksburg.
Charles Hickel, 18, an apprentice machinist at the B&O shops, died this morning at his father W. H. Hickel’s home in Ward One after a year of tuberculosis. Funeral Saturday at 2:20 p.m. from the residence with Rev L. W. Roberts officiating. interment Bluemont Cemetery, under Undersaker John A. McCabe. The Sentinel extends sympathy to the family.
The big Sunday school rally at Andrews M E church drew a large crowd last evening with addresses by Dr. Franklin McElrefresh and Hugh Cork. Both speakers, international Sunday school leaders, gave masterful, entertaining talks. The Andrews M B choir provided strong music and Cork and Miss Martha Graham departed for Clarksburg for a state rally while McElfresh and Arnold headed to Fairmont for another. Christmas comes next as shoppers in Grafton begin early buying to ease the holiday rush and aid clerks and merchants.
Mt Carmel IL Dec 1 Cree Bryant sought vengeance after Charles Brent was given 26 years for killing Charles Bryant the victim’s uncle. Bryant fired at Brent in the courtroom but police wrestled the revolver. Brent admitted beating Bryant with a bottle and throwing him into the Wabash river.
Cumberland Wisconsin December 1 A colonist Gottlieb Jenschke newly arrived from Russia was diagnosed with a contagious disease and the Board of Health of Alma township under state orders has quarantined the entire colony to prevent spread.
Washington December 1 The final Senate investigation report into charges that Senator Lorimer of Missouri was elected by corrupt methods will be ready by late February, a statement from Senator Burrows, chair of the Privileges and Elections Committee, said on Wednesday.
In Cambridge Massachusetts Judge Bond opened the trial of Hattie LeBlanc of West Abbet for murder. The alleged dying statement of Clarence Glover of Waltham, claimed to name the girl as the shooter, was ruled out of the case. The proceedings began Wednesday.
A clipped Lee ke's Weekly feature praises Pastor Hunter for modern outreach in Higginsville Mo His methods invite rather than condemn and include Bible school Sunday services and custom scorecard messages The piece notes local enthusiasm and advertising success with neighbors and fairgoers drawn to church programs
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