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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1909
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled lines about a depot, dates, company changes, a road, and a city. No clear event, names, places, or concrete actions emerge beyond vague references to dates and a potential plan.
A historical snippet describes a remedy marketed as easing constipation for mothers and infants. It touts quick action, claims wide distribution in American homes, and notes a trial bottle offer. Presented by Fahney & Son with authoritative endorsement from Hatade.
The South Side elder John Husson, born in County Galway Ireland, died at his home after living over a century. He came to America in 1868 and worked with Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, traveling to Harpers Ferry during the Civil War repairs. Survived by three sons Patrick Mike and John and one daughter Mrs Moran, plus 34 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral at St Augustine's Catholic Church with burial in Catholic Cemetery under John A McCabe.
GRAFTON December 10 Judge Jay Robinson for Governor. The slogan sent to Republicans. He reportedly consented to run aided by party leaders including Senator Stephen B Elk in and Knight of Halliehuret. Backing from Elkins and Scott boosts Graf ton hopes for the nomination and eventual governorship if Republicans win.
Alonzo Gordon longtime B&O rail road baggage clerk was arrested by B&O Officer Belvey and Constable Walker in Fairmont West Virginia on charges of theft. Readings indicate a multi year pattern of robberies at the depot with U S express losses. Gordon 88 will be brought before Justice Amos for arraignment as investigators say a solid case exists.
A blaze starting from roof wiring gutted the Board of Trade Building at Twelfth and Chaplain streets in Wheeling. The Court Theatre, the city’s high priced venue managed by Fred Moore and Klaw & Erlanger, suffered total loss including auditorium and scenery. estimated damages exceed 100000 dollars. Arrangements are underway to move the rival Virginia Theatre into the prime position.
Miss Laura Braden fifteen, daughter of A G Braden, was shot and killed by rejected suitor Walter Seybold aged eighteen on her walk home from school. Seybold fled then killed himself when cornered by officers near the crime scene. Also noted are visits and returns of local residents including the McDaniels and Mrs L E Hirst with relatives in Wheeling and Camden.
Martin Brannon, cited as from Pittsburg Fairmont and Clarksburg, was captured after resisting officers in Thornton and brought to Grafton. He allegedly entered homes, ate and slept there, prompting alarms. A hearing is scheduled with Justice Monroe to determine if confinement to Weston hospital is needed.
Lou J Beauchamp spoke last night under the Young Men’s Christian Association auspices at the Brinkman opera house. His address sparked reflection on social problems and human conduct, drawing a wide, attentive crowd and leaving a lasting impression on the audience.
Grafton Board of Trade sent congratulations to Oscar G Murray on his re election as president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. Murray replied from New York thanking the board for the warmth, signed Oscar G Murray. Herrera Eh
Charleston December 11. Governor Glasscock directs all state departments to obey executive order No 1 section 3 forbidding any officer or employee to give or receive gifts. The governor says the order will be strictly enforced across agencies.
Three nitro glycerine explosions have claimed three lives near Wileyville. James Hoy of the Young Torpedo company Jacksonburg was killed in Friday’s blast. Earlier accidents killed A W Shuster of the Marietta Torpedo company in Cameron Week, and Jesse Harris who delivered a barge load of explosive from North Pole near this city.
Mr. Henry B. Wehn received a notice from his daughter Miss W. H. Shahan of Tacoma announcing the death of Ida Wehn in a Tacoma hospital on December 1. Born May 4, 1868, she had long ties to the city, went west in 1886, and suffered after a serious operation about a year ago. The community extends sympathy to Mr. Wehn and his family.
In Maple Avenue Weast side, Mrs. Wanda Rauscher endures a string of losses as her four year old son Master Francis dies after a long illness of spinal meningitis at 3:30 AM. He was the youngest child and had suffered severely in recent weeks. Funeral services will be held Sunday at St Augustine's Catholic church at 2:30 PM with Rev Father Brown officiating and burial in the Catholic cemetery under Undertaker John A. McCabe.
Tes Bishop of Buckhannon attended the funeral of the little Francis M. Rauscher here Sunday afternoon. Miss Bertha Kendall has returned to Mannington after visiting her brother N. F. Kendall on West Main Street. Andrew Miller of Cove Fun was here Saturday.
The following fiduciary accounts are before the undersigned commissioner for settlement Isabella Moran administratrix of P J Moran deceased Isabelle Moran administratrix of Bridgett Daugherty deceased Given under my hand this 8th day of December 1909 J Frank Wilson Commissioner of Accounts
Classified notice seeks labor assistance from two married men named Elliott aged 27 to 28. Respondents expected to indicate suitability and address.
Charleston West Virginia December 10 a sensational story of ill treatment was told by Hila Smith aged twenty one who came from Kentucky and entered an ill f ame house as a cook She says prisoners and jailers had access to her cell day and night and that she was abused chemically She was arrested two weeks ago for theft and sent to the county jail by Police Judge Mc Corkle She was released on five hundred dollar bond and placed in Salvation Army care An investigation will be made
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