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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1909
Page
1
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A Southern railway passenger train derailed after a broken rail sent four cars down a fifty foot embankment over Reedy Fork trestle twelve miles north of Greensboro North Carolina. Ten people were killed with many others injured as survivors escaped amid chaos.
The message offers instant decorating for interiors in any style, claiming quality paint and paper work. It is signed by Joe V. Skelley of 14 E Main Street across from M B church, with other ads for Strong & Garfield shoes at Klein's Big Stores and Grafton Drug & Chemical Co.
Special Assistant Attorney General Stimson announced a federal probe found a duty underpayment by Arbuckle Brothers from 1898 to 1907. The firm paid $695,573 in cash to the U S treasury after government figures were verified. The payment settles civil claims, while criminal prosecutions proceed as to any responsible individuals.
The Taylor County Medical Association held its annual election of officers after a well attended meeting on Wednesday afternoon. New officers are Dr. J. S. Whitescarver as president, Dr. W. J. Curry as vice president, Dr. John H. Doyle as secretary, Dr. D. A. Sinsel as treasurer, Dr. D. Peck and Dr. J. F. Chenoweth named to the board of censors for three years and as state society delegate. The gathering showed strong interest in the organization.
Tonight at the Opera House a program features Blasting Furnace The Poisoned Flower Brother Laurent Bully and The Recruit His Wedding Morn plus other dramas and comedies. A 3000 foot reel offers a mix of films with seats at 6 cents. J Walter offers bulk and packaged candies from 10 to 60 cents per pound.
Washington December 6 The immigration commission reports on revolting practices of both American and foreign importers of white slaves. It calls for tighter scrutiny of admittance of a few women and renewed efforts to curb the white slave traffic. The inquiry covered major cities including New York Chicago San Francisco Seattle Portland Salt Lake Ogden Butte Denver Buffalo Boston and New Orleans. The commission notes no single corporation runs the import business but says participants have wide acquaintance and close ties. Recommendations urge better enforcement by the Department of Commerce and Labor and possible immigration act amendments to curb fraud and exploitation.
Byron W. Rightmire and Nellie Baker were married in Morgantown on Tuesday afternoon. The couple plans a Washington trip before returning home in about two weeks. Both are noted in Morgantown society with Mrs Rightmire daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Baker and Mr Rightmire a company vice president and treasurer.
Mrs Ed Southworth of Saint Pauls Lutheran Church residence slipped on icy pavement while visiting her daughter in the First ward Wednesday evening and fractured her left arm above the wrist. The injury was dressed and she is reported to be recovering well. In unrelated local ads, Klein’s Big Stores promote sweaters coats and corduroy jackets, and Browning-Hamilton Company ticket holders are urged to present glasses by the sixteenth of the month.
An Eagle’s Ball evening featured Lamonetin and McMerney in a wrestling bout that fell through after McMerney demanded side bets. Arch Parker of Pittsburg beat Atti Hooley in a spirited prelim with referee Floyd Coon overseeing.
A West Virginia High School Bulletin argues the financial and non financial gains of schooling. It cites higher lifetime earnings for educated individuals, improved happiness and societal contribution, and stresses the need to provide robust high school opportunities as state figures show existing schools and potential growth across Maryland Virginia Kentucky Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Maranda Shroyer wife of JM Tyler Shroyer of Knottsville district died at her home after a long tuberculosis illness. Born in Virginia over 70 years ago she moved to Knottsville district where she lived until death. She leaves many relatives and friends. Funeral at Knottsville M E church Friday at 10:30 with Rev A Snyder officiating. interment Knottsville Cemetery. undertaker John A McCabe in charge.
A Wednesday afternoon blaze in Simpson leveled one Grafton Coal Company house at Connors, killing a man and wife and six children while badly damaging another unoccupied company home. The fire started from a defective flue, spreading quickly. most household effects were saved. Loss estimated near 1700 dollars.
Local listings announce Edison’s western program at the Dixie theatre featuring Biograph, Selig and Pathe releases. The upcoming Friday night will showcase Biograph’s A Corner In Wheat along with other Vitagraph and Edison titles, promising a broad silent film bill.
Mrs Mary F Rizer of Pruntytown slipped on icy pavement near the residence of Mr A W Bur and severely broke her arm while alighting from a streetcar. She is sister in law of Mr John H Kunst of Pruntytown and was treated by a surgeon who set the fracture.
A notice from Ww. V. Matheny, Singer Machine office, La Trobe Street, offering a Christmas bargain to secure a sale of a sewing machine before the holiday. The inquiry implies a ready buyer and a prompt purchase, emphasizing timely response.
Notice invites members of Oak Camp No. 5422 M W of A to Friday night gatherings beginning December 17 1909 and every Friday thereafter at the K of P Hall on East Main Street. Clerk J L Leuly urges attendance with Fraternally signed. Bor Fire Insurance ee Starcher & On.
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