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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1907

Page

6

List of American Dead Names in War Report

A compiled roster lists American fallen soldiers including John Herman John Halm Lonnie Moore John Geyse Thomas Donlan Floyd Ford Harry Evans Frank Sharover Henry Martin Timothy Lyden Davis Riggin William Coffman Sam Thompson Scott Martin Charles Honaker Leslie Spraggs John Ringer Homer Pyres John Smith John Mort J L Moore Charles Cain D Snodgrass Charles Mort George Danflighland Patrick Lockney Thomas Killen G B Sandee John Jones Patrick Kerns John Hayner Thomas Sweinco Thomas Gribon Charlie Wise and John T McGraw.

John Herman John Halm Lonnie Moore John Geyse Thomas Donlan Floyd Ford Harry Evans Frank Sharover Henry Martin Timothy Lyden Davis Riggin William Coffman Sam Thompson Scott Martin Charles Honaker Leslie Spraggs John Ringer Homer Pyres John Smith John Mort J. L. Moore Charles Cain D. Snodgrass Charles Mort George Dan Flighland Patrick Lockney Thomas Killen G. B. Sandee John Jones Patrick Kerns John Hayner Thomas Sweinco Thomas Gribon Charlie Wise John T. McGraw

Gas Works Improvements and Homestead Openings

Readers learn Saskatchewan and Alberta homestead entries opened under revised rules with proxy eligibility for immediate family. Ottawa and Toledo offices list rates, routes, and locations. entry fee is ten dollars. Also covered are Fairmont Coal Company relief actions for Monongah disaster families and plans to expand Grafton Gas and Electric Light facilities under Col. John T. McGraw, including new boilers, engines, and a coal tipple near Luzadder Street.

Canada Saskatchewan Alberta Ottawa H. M. Williams Gardner Toledo Pittsburg Can Gardner Blig

Barbe May Announce Within a Few Days

Dr. Waitmen Barbe, assistant to the president of the state university, travels to Preston county to address the educational movement. Friends from across the state urge him to run for state superintendent of free schools, believing he would strengthen any ticket and bring high culture and scholarship.

Waitmen Barbe State University Preston County Bate Free Schools

Pruntytown Coal Supply Boost Tied to City Market

The article argues a railroad linked coal market near the city would be a public benefit. Nearby regions rely on Pruntytown mines for fuel, with residents hauling coal five to ten miles to homes east of the city. Establishing a local coal supply would aid many and benefit diamond users.

Pruntytown Colbie- Graw

Another Man Arrested For Indian Murder In West Virginia Case

Pittsburg police took Floyd Ramsey of Braddock into custody on a complicity charge in the murder of James Lebo, a Carlisle Indian. Lebo was killed after being forced into the Tygart Valley river near Belington, with $800 taken from his pockets. Ramsey, named in a four-man plot, was said to have planned the deed as others carried it out. The body was recovered weeks later. James Hill of Belington was earlier arrested, with more suspects alleged to follow.

Pittsburg James Lebo Carlisle Ramsey Lebo Tygart Valley Belington James Hill Fill Ratndex

Braddock Resident Denies Knowledge of Murder After Arrest

A Braddock resident, placed under arrest, denied all knowledge of the murder. The record notes no further details on motive or suspects as the investigation continues.

Braddock

Report on Monongah disaster by Parsons from New York journal

Mr. Floyd J. Parsons of the Engineering and Mining Journal visited Monongah Nos. 6 and 8 after the explosion, detailing air ventilation methods, alleged missteps, and recommendations for mine safety and federal oversight. He notes runaway cars, dust explosions, and the need for rescue gear and competent regulation.

Floyd Parsons Floyd J. Parsons The Engineering and Mining Journal New York Monongah Parsons Sentinel Mr. Parsons M. J. Parsons West Virginia Fairmont Fairmont Coal Company No. 8 No. 6 No. 2 No. & Mine Rock Springs Union Pacific Coal Company Wyoming New River Pocahontas Fairmont Coal” Company America Pairment Company Europe

Dye Works Nearly Ready at Heironimus Plant

The new dye works at the corner of Boyd and Luzadder streets is arriving and being installed. The heavy machinery will soon be set up enabling a complete plant to operate. There is strong demand in the area and a large territory to draw trade from. Also note Dr Shoop offers trial catarrh treatments mailed free to prove the remedy's value.

T. W. Heironimus Boyd and Luzadder Streets Shoop Racine Wis

Card of Thanks for Jacob Miller

The family of Jacob Miller of Cove district thanks friends and neighbors for kind assistance after the death of their father. They express appreciation and look forward to returning compliments. Fairmont Normal Winter Term note dated January 2, 12-13-4tw.

Jacob Miller Cove District Fairmont Bewine

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Momongah Col. McGraw Grafton Grafton Gas & Electric Light Company Luzadder Street Simpson Col McGraw Scott Barbe F. W. Baumer & CO Steinway Fair Exchange Floyd Ramsay Braddock, Pa Mass J. M. Richardson & CO General Agents Cleveland Isome Mononga
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