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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1909

Page

6

Governor Stubbs Snubbed By a Rich Men's Club

TOPEKA Kan Dec 3 The Topeka club withdrew an invitation to Governor Stubbs for a dinner honoring Chief Justice Johnson who marks twenty five years on the Kansas supreme bench. Stubbs, a club member, had fought to abolish the liquor locker system and later resigned his membership, saying I guess I’ll live through it.

Topeka Kan Stubbs Johnson Kansas Supreme Court Supreme

West Virginia chancery order in Taylor County land forfeit notices

A Taylor County circuit court decree directs Commissioner C. C. Lawson to identify land parcels forfeited to the State for non entry, report acres forfeited and tax amounts, and publish notice in the Grafton Sentinel before sale. The order also requires a county survey of two tracts and posting at the courthouse.

Circuit Court Taylor County Chancery State of West Virginia Hester Bartlett Bill C. C. Lawson West Virginia Grafton Sentinel M.D. Allender

Notice by Commissioner in Chancery in Taylor County

The State of West Virginia issues notice to named defendants and unknown heirs in a chancery case. On December 1, 1909, at the commissioner’s Gratton office, the discharge of duties under the decree of Reference will commence. parties may attend to protest defend any interest in the lands described. Typewritten notice dated November 18, 1909 signed by C. Lawson as Commissioner in Chancery.

John W. Dofflemyer Taylor County Court Clerk's Office Grafton Taylor County West Virginia East Grafton Said Towit Casteel Dofflemyer W. R. D. Dent Hester A Carrie Bates Jennins H. Hall AL W Burdett Emily Breakiron Ann Jarvis Charles A. Nusum Marion Nichola Harriet Snively Jared W. Hall John McDonald Ench Gratton Taylor C. C. Lawson Btw Chancery

Wood flour used in dynamite and linoleum flooring

Historical note explains wood flour ground from pin and spruce seeds used as an absorbent in dynamite and as a filler in linoleum. Although not new, it has long been used in Europe and increasingly in the United States, selling for about twelve to fifteen dollars per ton.

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Miss Robinson’s Case

Frank P. Robinson reports his sister Miss Mary Robinson and Rev J B Robinson with his wife and daughter Mary have been in Baltimore for a week. Mary was admitted to Johns Hopkins Hospital for treatment diagnosed as diabetes. Doctors hoped diet would improve her condition and that medical attention would not be needed. they expect to leave in a few days.

Miss Robinson Frank P. Robinson Rev. J. 8. Robinson Mary Baltimore Johns Hopkin's Hospital

Anottoville News Briefs From Local Church and Visitors

Neighborhood notes report visitors and health updates. Harter Ford of Moran visits aunt Mrs. W N Thomas. James Knotts business trip to Grafton. Guy Means at Morgantown game. Absolom Knotts improving. Martin Beulah church hosts Rev Snider meetings with interest. Goff Shroyer recovering. Alonzo McWilliams family from west Grafton and William McWilliams visiting Robert McWilliams. educational meeting at church with Prof Humphrey of Grafton and Prof Marsh of Charleston. John Funk recovering from illness. Clarence Poe visiting aunt Mrs W H Thomas. Mrs Tyler M Shroyer convalescing.

Harter Ford Moran Kansas W. N. Thomas Jas. T. Knotts Grafton Guy G. Means Morgantown Absolom Knotts Martin Beulah Church Snider Marsh Charleston John Funk Clarence Poe W. H. Thomas Tyler M. Shroyer

Miner Echoes Fire Rescue At Cherry Mine Shaft

Hugh Coen recounts the Cherry Mine disaster near Lonaconing Maryland. He describes ignition from a hay bale sparked by a torch, failed signals, chaotic rescues, and the death toll as teams pulled bodies and later recovered living miners. He helped rescue until dark and then traveled to Maryland with John Donaldson’s body.

Cumberland News Lonaconing Hugh Coenran John Donaldson Cherry St. Paul Harry McCluskey Walter Waite James Spear Andrew McCluskie Robert Clarke Tsaage Lewis John Brady Alex Norbick John Flood K of P Spears Bodi Speara Maryland Mr. Donaldson

Millions Lose to Catarrh Warns Against External Remedies

An unsigned ad argues systemic catarrh is an internal disease not cured by external applications. It promotes Rexall Mucu-Tone as a blood carried remedy, claiming it conquers catarrh and offers a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. Available at The Rexall Store, The Grafton Drug & Chemical Co in Rochester.

Rexall Mucu_Tone Rochester Rexall Grafton Drug & Chemical Co

Rexall Orderlies Constipation Remedy Adverts

An old advertisement touts Rexall Orderlies as a safe constipation cure avoiding harsh laxatives. It claims the tablets are flavorless, non irritant, do not cause griping or nausea, and come in 12 tablet and 36 tablet sizes with a store guarantee. The copy emphasizes accessibility for all ages and notes availability at The Rexall Store, The Grafton Drug and Chemical Co.

Rexall Grafton Drug & hCewleal Co

West Virginia Sheep Breeders Elect New Leaders

LIKINS DEC 3 The eleventh annual West Virginia Sheep Breeders and Wool Growers Association session ended with Dr Archibald Moore of Mannington as president and Glenn Moorman of Franklin as vice president. J B Huyett of Charleston re elected secretary. Talks covered care and feeding, Argentinian stock, raising five hundred sheep, and internal parasites. State has 750000 sheep and pasture for over 3000000. dogs numbering 272000 seen as a major threat. State Dairymen elect J B Wells as president S H McNeil as vice president and Dr C A Lueder as secretary.

Prof H. H. Mum J. B. Wells Jones Run S. H. McNeil Point Pleasant C. A. Lueder Morgantown

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