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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1910
Page
3
A nearly nude woman was found chained to a wall in a Middlesex Street room by police after forcing entry to J H Taylor’s home. Taylor, 31, occupant, allegedly confessed chaining her to prevent her escape. cocaine was later found on him. The woman was hospitalized after eight days chained with limited food.
The election expense account of Hon. Geo Sturgiss, defeated Republican candidate for Congress from the Second West Virginia district, was filed with the county clerk. The total outlay was 894.50, with the largest item 425 for printing announcements and postage. Other costs covered hall rent, hotel bills, music at meetings, canvassing, and communications. Junior Brown, the Democratic winner, has not filed his account. filing expected at Kingwood.
The funeral for the late Mrs Earl Ward, who died Thursday morning at her Washington street home, will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from her residence. Rev John A McClelland of First Presbyterian will officiate, assisted by Rev B Hart of Benwood and Mrs Ward's former pastor who married them three years ago. Interment follows at Bluemont cemetery under Undertakers Perine and Bartlett of the West Side.
Morgantown reports Col. Jos H McDermott former state senator underwent successful operation yesterday at Georgetown University Hospital Baltimore for distress in stomach. Doctors believe he will rally and recover fully from the affliction.
The Brunswick Billard Parlor announces a new, fully equipped pool and billiard room in the old post office building next to the present post office. It features four new pool tables, one billiard table, ivory tipped cues, and latest cushions. The establishment promises courteous service and cigars, tobacco, and cigarettes.
A Baraca Bible Class social in the First Baptist church lecture room drew a representative male crowd. Lively acts included impromptu speeches, a German Band, and humorous interruptions as the audience enjoyed a warm, bustling program ending with refreshments. Dr C S Shafer arrived to practice with Dr F Suddarth in Grafton joining the local medical team.
Parkerburg dispatch reports Senator elect Hood Phillips of Grafton favors Hon. John T. McGraw for the United States Senate with no second choice. He cites McGraws loyalty and service during adversity and notes strong local support in Marion Taylor Monongahela districts. Phillips would back Samuel V. Woods as senate presiding officer if Democrats organize the chamber.
After a rehearsal for the Elke Minstrel show the Elks noted bitter freezing weather. An argument over temperature drew many minstrel members into a long exchange, then a fall on the icy street prompted aid for Lon Bartlett. Senator Bailey inspected a broken thermometer, while optimism about the December 14 15 performances remained high and tickets were sold through various members and Clyde G. Turner.
The Orr Coal Mining Company of Grafton is organized and incorporated with headquarters in Grafton and main works at Wilsonburg Harrison county. Capital stock 25000 dollars. Incorporators include J M Orr N N Orr N F Orr A W Burdett and C B Johnson. They have taken over the South Western Fuel Company mines at Wilsonburg and will be mined under superintendent C N Orr.
The Charles R. Durbin Lodge No 302 auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen elected officers for the coming year. The Sims Company strike involving about 200 railroad yard workers ended with full back pay and those men returning to work, boosting holiday business.
Harry Clayton of Fairmont appeared before U S Commissioner Charles R Lilly on a federal liquor license violation. Deputy U S Marshal E D Hupp brought him in from Fairmont. Clayton was held on a $300 bond to appear before the federal grand jury in Parkersburg or be committed to Wood County jail if he defaults.
In Grafton churches, city choirs rehearse cantatas and anthems for Christmastide with elaborate programs planned for Christmas morning and evening. Sister Mary Margarita Kenny of St. Anna's in Baltimore died December 4 at Mount St. Joseph's Convent near Philadelphia. funeral held at the convent and burial in its cemetery. She was the daughter of Timothy Kenny of Piedmont West Virginia and a niece of local Kenny brothers.
The Casino theatre opened last night for a three night engagement. Hyde and Haymond in The Best Pal drew instant applause while Sherman presented The Silk Specialist to good effect. New moving pictures and illustrated songs also pleased the crowd, making the attraction well worth attending.
Mrs Carrie Chambers died at noon at Powell hospital after a serious illness reported earlier in the Sentinel. She was 79, born in Preston County near Aurora, lived in Grafton before the Civil War, and left a daughter Stella Lreas and son Guy Shaffer with a daughter-in-law. The funeral is planned for Monday, with arrangements at Powell Hospital due to Mr Chambers’ illness.
Mildred Cline, daughter of Mr and Mrs W P Cline of the Brinkman block, fell from a bed while playing Thursday evening and broke one bone in her right arm. The injury is not serious and she is recovering.
John W. Wadsworth, Leetsdale foreman, formed the Wadsworth Airship Company with $20,000 capital to exploit a new aeronautic principle. The plan seeks to create a vacuum above the airship to rise, then a vacuum propulsion to move forward. He promises a New York to San Francisco flight for a $50,000 prize and an Atlantic crossing, though the feasibility is questioned.
A historical notice warns of serious fire dangers from holiday decorations in public buildings, churches, and especially mercantile shops. It urges strict controls on materials, wiring, storage, and nightly checks, with staff assigned to inspect fire doors, extinguishers, and lighting. It emphasizes no smoking, clear spaces behind displays, and safe handling of electrical components.
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