Pardon for an Old Pioneer Boy Murderer in West Virginia
Governor Dawson grants a conditional pardon to Lonnie Sexton, paroled after a 1903 murder conviction. Once 16, he served six years and earned praise for behavior. His mother’s death after a house fire and the loss of a baby deepen the human tragedy. The move follows a McDowell County court recommendation. Sexton’s case highlighted by a judge, with family and local officials weighing mercy and justice. The article blends the pardon with notes on other items throughout the page.
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W. M. C. Dawson
Lonnie Sexton
McDowell County
Sexton
West Virginia
Thomas
Jackson
Sex
Would Remove Hughes From Public Discourse
The Springfeld Union notes discussions about Governor Hughes and the question of transferring to Washington. It also references opponents seeking repeal of New York impractical laws, reflecting a debate over governance and policy.
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Hughes
Bee
Busy Christmas shopping fills city stores across region
Shoppers from the country and nearby towns swarm into the city as stores stay extremely busy. A large crowd formed today with people selecting gifts for relatives and friends, signaling a big rush through Christmas. Also in WEST VIRGINIA Taylor County Circuit Court rules issued for December 1907 cases include Lydia Shackelford v Mary E Clerc and Cassy Handiton v Albert T Hamilton both seeking financial remedies and divorce respectively, with notices that defendants must appear within one month after first publication in the Grafton Sentinel.
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West Virginia
Circuit Court
Taylor County
Lydia Shackelford
Mary E. Clerc
B. C. Smith
Taylor
Preston
Mary B. Clerc
Cassy Handiton
Albert T Hamilton
Albert J Hamilton
Albert J. Hamilton
Depositions sought in Hamilton v Hamilton chancery case
Cassy A Hamilton requests depositions in the chancery suit Cassy A Hamilton versus Albert T Hamilton pending in Taylor County circuit court West Virginia. Depositions of the plaintiff and witnesses will be taken January 10 1908 at the law office of G W Ford Grafton WV between 9 am and 6 pm local time with sessions continued as needed if not completed.
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Cassy A. Hamilton
Albert
Hamilton
Albert T Hamilto
Welock
G W. Ford
Grafton
Taylor County
West Virginia
West Virin
Decree in Grafton Roofing Co case against Holden heirs
In circuit court of Taylor county a decree orders foreclosure of Ethel Holden and W L Holden’s real estate to satisfy a July 7 1907 note for 41.10 owed to Grafton Roofing Co later by Graf ton Banking Trust Co. The defendants not residing in the state must appear within one month to protect their interests. publication in Grafton Sentinel is ordered.
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West Virginia
Circuit Court
Taylor County
Berdilia Peter
Joseph L. Peter
Grafton Sentinel
K Wilson
Pinintiff
Lor County
William Mallonee
Grafton Roofing Co
S. MH. Sommerville
el Holden
Ethel
W. L. Holden
Grafton Banking & Trust Company
Grafton
W. Va
Ethel Holden
Barrett St
Tayior County
W. L. Hobden
J. Prank Witson
B. Sommerville
Tax Commissioner White Urges Honest Property Reporting
The West Virginia Tax Commissioner issues instructions to personal property assessors for January 1 start, praising past work yet urging stricter valuation practices. He stresses full listing of property at true market value to ensure equal taxation, cautions against concealing assets, and notes the state’s unusually low levy.
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Albert B. White
White
Board of Public Works
West Virginia
Union
Cupid's Honeymoon Special Train Heads for 30 Day Tour
Chicago reports the Honeymoon special departs tomorrow on a 30 day trip across the Northwestern, Southern Pacific and Union Pacific lines. The majority are newlyweds with fancy dress and humorous placards. Dan Cupid personally conducts this luxurious excursion with privacy, roses, and discreet staff.
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Chicago
Dan Cupid
Northwestern
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Protracted meeting at Haymond church and local moves
Notices report Reverend Marcellus Knotts holding a protracted meeting at Haymond church. Others include Thornton Haddix and Barry Griffith moving to the area, along with several visits and illnesses in the community. Alonzo Mays faces typhoid suspicion, and Harvey Poe is dangerously ill with typhoid fever. A product ad for Dr Shoop’s Catarrh Remedy is included.
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Haddix
Claude
Barry Griffith
Mr. Gooding
Hammond
Marcellus Knotts
Haymond
Genius Wolf
Bary
W. H. Wolf
Thornton Sunday School
Alonzo Mays
Robert Mouser
Newbury
Harvey Poe
Judge Miller Dissents in West Virginia Tax Case
Special to the Sentinel from Charleston W Va December 17 The Supreme Court of Appeals refused the writ of mandamus in the Wirt county tax case affirming prior decisions Judge Miller dissented from the majority The ruling signals an expected extra session of the state legislature with a governor decree likely in coming days It concerns the law on county road levy limits and the county court practice in Wirt county and beyond
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Charleston
W. Va
Supremecart of Appeals
Wirt County
Miller
Supreme Court
Sentinel
Preme Court
Wirt
Judge Declares Goit Broke Over Mend Remark
A dialogue shows the judge presuming Goit is broke, sparked by his claim that he is on the mend. The exchange hinges on the irony of his financial status versus his health statement. The source presents a brief, wry courtroom or satirical quip.
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Goit
Remarkable offer on Braden's Rheumatic Elixir reaches sufferers
A dubious advertisement from American brag Co promises to send one full size Braden's Rheumatic and Blood Elixir bottle to every rheumatic, with a trial period of thirty days for twenty five cents plus shipping. If benefited, pay one dollar at end. if not, get a refund. Offer ends in sixty days. Company listed as Packeraburg W Va.
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American Brag Co
Lofsure
Braden
Cypress
Packeraburg
W. Va
Drug Store Sold Again
The Grant drug store once sold to James Yaste was resold today and will reopen soon under Dr Whitescarver and brother. The venture had been loss making and closed by a local constable after debts, with stock and fixtures valued, and the new purchase reportedly around $500.
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Grant Drug Store
James Yaste
Yuste
Knottsville notices and a death in Barbour County
Mrs. Uriah Jones remains ill at Greenwood Farm and Mrs. J W Knotts improves at Sunnyside. The community mourns the Saturday death of Sanford Scott of Cove district Barbour county, linked by marriage to Barbara Martin and Major Isaag Means. Judge Holt plans Baltimore trip to bring home his wife.
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Uriah Jones
Greenwood Farm
J. W. Knotts
Sunnyside
Sandford Scott
Cove District
Barbour County
Scott
Barbara Martin
Henry Martin
Major Isaag Means
Mr. Scott
Mr. Means
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