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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1910
Page
5
Washington D C December 13 The sub committee investigating bribery in William Lorimer Illinois election found no foundation for bribery claims. They weighed evidence and unanimously voted to report that charges were not proven. The full committee will prepare a report for the Senate shortly.
The session to convene in January will consider amendments to insurance laws. The auditor would become attorney in fact for foreign and non resident domestic companies to accept service for lawsuits. Proposals target unauthorized insurers and curb outbound premium leakage, with a bill drafted to correct these abuses.
Mary Tisza a 15 year old Hungarian student at Elyria public school died after drinking a glass of water with soaked match heads a week earlier. Her sister teased her about a love affair with a 19 year old, and the father John Tisza is out of work. Jacob Hovatter, formerly in Powell Hospital, returned home near Philipp, with improved recovery prospects after a runaway injury.
A gas leak caused a boiler room explosion at the Grafton Banking and Trust Co building injuring Breach Stas Jr and burning the face of French Helms Jr. The incident rattled the McCrorey store customers and nearby street observers before repairs restored normal operations. Helms expected to return to work in a few days.
John Young Oleg Grant Ray Smithers Samuel Lewie and Andrew Smith, all black, are jailed in Justice W. P. Camp's court awaiting hearings on the alleged hold up and robbery of tin plate worker Thomas Wilson. Wilson identified Young and Grant as the robbers. the others are implicated per complaint. The incident occurred late at night behind Peer McNeal's saloon on Third Street, with $350 taken.
Leonard Blaisdell who spent 35 years and large sums pressing federal payment of the Durkee claims died Monday at the Boldiers’ home in Danville Illinois. He left his fortune depleted and penniless after a lifelong legal crusade.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Holt aged two months died Saturday morning December 10 at 6 o'clock at their Webster home. Rev W T Walter of Webster officiated at the funeral and burial was in Walnut Grove cemetery under Undertaker Tyson of Flemington. Sympathy extends from Webster residents to the bereaved parents. Earl H Smith of the Fairmont Times attended in Webster City last night to attend the Elk minstrel show.
Manager Belt of the Dixie theatre plans a Christmas charity benefit for the Empty Stocking Club in Grafton. The event is set for Tuesday December 20 with an afternoon and evening show expected to draw a large crowd to boost the club fund and spread Christmas cheer to needy city homes.
Editorial notes a near collision of freights on the branch line this morning at 5 30 am tying up traffic for hours. The dispatch notes slow trains and no clear route as details unfold. Grafton Elks plan a Paris imports driven minstrel show with a hobble skirt costume, urging ticket rush for opening night amid a near sell-out crowd.
December 13 Washington The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the statute of limitations did not shield Gustave E Kissel and Thomas B Harned in the Sugar Trust case. The decision allows indictments against other directors for conspiracy in restraint of trade tied to the Pennsylvania Sugar Refinery closure.
In Wheeling West Virginia attorneys O'Brien & O'Brien and associate counsel O. Boyce appeared before Judge L B Jordan to request a deposition date for the defense of Mrs Laura Farnsworth Schenk accused of attempted murder of her husband. A continuance to the January term seems likely if granted as less than a week remains before the current trial date. An affidavit of materiality will be filed.
Guy Allender, who had been ill with typhoid fever for three months at Knottsville, is out today in the city for the first time since his illness. The West Virginia University Law graduate plans to resume practice at Big Mee in the courthouse, inviting old and new clients. He comes from the family of Circuit Clerk Marion D. Allender and is described as energetic and ambitious.
Washington DC December 13 reports a state department announcement that long negotiations toward gathering an international conference to suppress opium traffic have progressed. Most nations have accepted the invitation with the conference slated for The Hague in May. Leaders named include Bishop Charles Brent, Dr Hamilton Wright, and Charles D. Tenney.
A pilot Rol and Garros fell twenty feet in a Demoiselle but escaped serious injury while John Moissant steadied a Bleriot to avoid a fence crash. Minor damage included splinters from a propeller blade. Mr A A Holt sells National Red Cross stamps at Red Cross Pharmacy to aid tuberculosis fighting efforts.
The Epworth League of the West Main Street M E Church will host a box supper and social on Thursday December 15 1910 at Fetterman. Attendees may come by run walk or bob sled with doors opening at 6 30 and closing at 9 59. Bring a box.
In Riverside prison Helen Boyle fainted when told the Pennsylvania Superior Court had refused a new trial. Boyle, serving twenty five years for kidnapping Willie Whitin, and her husband, life sentence, faced upheld lower court verdicts as Mercer county trial earlier ruled. Attorneys argued no crime occurred in Pennsylvania and sought relief, but higher courts declined.
Excelsior Grange held seven candidates in the first and second degrees at a special meeting last Saturday. A regular meeting is set for this Saturday with a plan to confer the third and fourth degrees on nine candidates and serve refreshments. The Epworth League will present a Christmas entertainment at the M E church on Christmas Eve, with all invited. Mrs Earl Ward of Grafton died recently, shocking Knottsville residents who admired her cheerful Christian character. Rachel Bainbridge of Grafton visited, Miss Linda Taylor stayed with friends, Mrs J M Hall is ill at Walnut Grove Farm, and Rt 8 Hauser reports several sick horses affecting his sawmill.
An obituary summarizes the passing of Mrs Ted Ward nee Sturm wife of Bart Ward of Grafton. The message arrives Friday December 9 1910 from the parsonage at Benwood noting the death occurred the day before. The writer recalls long acquaintance through Sunday school and church over nine years serving as pastor.
Daily Sentinel reports a head on collision between westbound freight 4th 89 Engine 2052 and eastbound 3rd 94 Engine 2322 near the telegraph station at Long Run on the Parkersburg branch at 5:20 in the morning. No injuries, cause under investigation. Gratton wrecking crane aided, tracks cleared in about five hours.
An afternoon service featured Maurice McKinney from Brooklyn delivering a talk on the Plan of the Ages at Mr. Lee Mason’s Deway avenue home. Attendees included Ernest Mason and wife, Charlie Bernard, Beulah Mason, Celia Vernon, Marie Bernard, Helle Bartlett of Cleveland, Miss Webber, Mrs. Mackintosh of Fairmont, Greli of Clarksburg, and Watkins and Crisslip of Fairmont.
Local store advertises the Universal Slicing Board with a Christmas sales pitch promising limited stock on Saturday morning December 17. A wedding is recorded at the Baptist parsonage with Elijah Emery Curry and Annette Taylor of Thornton tying the knot at 3 30 in the afternoon.
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