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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1909
Page
3
Fragmented text mentions a landlord and rent discussion, a possible new duty or renewal for a week, and names such as Marle Grafton and Vine He. It references a religious or community context with Miss Ma and a ceremony. No clear events or outcomes are established.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Reverend J Ons M. Bl observations and obsequies, with vague references to a Stocking, Santa and Christ hom Santa rlook. Several names and places appear garbled, making the exact event unclear but indicates a morning street scene with notices or reflections.
An amidships tale recalls five women chartering a houseboat for a month and declaring emancipation from male oversight. They stage a mock meeting to proclaim equality, face gear failures and pests, then elect to end the voyage, returning home as their husbands cheerfully mock the revolt.
In the Taylor County Circuit Court a chancery attachment suit seeks $1000 plus interest from November 1 1909 against The Wilter Manufacturing Company. Garnishment by Tygart Valley Brewing Company is requested as funds are in its hands. The defendant not a resident must appear within a month. notice to be published in the Grafton Sentinel. Commissioner Hugh Warder fixes January 7 1910 for report on real estate owned by judgment debtors and related matters.
West Virginia Taylor county in chancery a commission ordered to report real estate, liens, and rent viability in Knotts vs Smith Race Pugh Beavers etc to determine encumbrances and future payoff. Hearing set January 7 1910 at Warder Robinson office Grafton with commissioners report and further proceedings. Notice to lien holders demands filing of claims by January 7 1909.
In the Circuit Court of Taylor County West Virginia Johnson C. Flemings executor sues O A Hefner sheriff administrator of James Burnside Jr deceased. Parties include Jos iah W Lynch James B McDonald J Walter McDonald Millard F McDonald Cecil B Highland trustee South Penn Oil Co and The First National Bank of Grafton. By order of reference Oct 19 1909 to the commissioner in chancery to ascertain and report fiduciary accounts of Hefner administrator.
In Taylor county Circuit Court the real estate of Isaac A Knotts is subjected to lien satisfaction. All holders with interests or claims on the Knotts property must appear at the First National Bank Building in Grafton WV by January 7 1910 to adjudicate liens.
Agnes Camille Spotts gives public notice that on January 13, 1910, at 8 AM to 1 PM at the office of C C Lawson in Grafton WV, depositions will be taken for use as evidence in a Taylor County Circuit Court equity case where Spotts is plaintiff and Everett J Spotts is defendant. If not started or completed that day, depositions may be adjourned daily at the same place and hours until finished.
Joe V. Skelley, noted Main street decorator, has a fine assortment of Christmas pictures ideal for gifts. His store features a splendid display and he offers framing in an artistic manner during the holiday buying season.
In Charleston West Virginia on December 17 the city council voted 21 to 19 to urge the board of affairs to draft an ordinance granting wholesale and retail liquor licenses. The wets gained a margin after the resignation of school official J W Cook and the election of C L Topping. A factional clash followed with accusations of bribery and calls for an investigation into selling votes.
Mr and Mrs Charlee Lind hosted a sizable gathering Sunday for Jacob Delta s twentieth birthday at their home 321 West Washington Street The party ran from two to eight thirty with vocal performances by Misses Poe Lucas Powell and Messrs Delix Stein and guests including Rose Rubenstein Goldie Powell Lena D Poe Mildred Hannan Francas Lucas EMc Wittman Flora Stieberitz Alice Lind Jacob HB Diets Geo S Stein Henry Blumberg and the Lind and Hannan households Also noted were visits from Mrs Leslie Mason Mrs Max Johnson and Henry Riley and son Lloyd with other city residents calling on Saturday and Mrs R H Bradford visiting Parkersburg later in the week.
A string of December rail crashes across major lines leaves multiple dead and scores injured. Incidents cite broken rails, obscured signals, and rear-end collisions, with diverse trains including New York Central Southern Railway and Burlington. The piece notes ongoing depot site debates in Grafton and comments on the rise of Sunday evening newspapers and future fair aviation displays.
A cold night left a thin ice coating on the Tygart Valley river near the old boom and bridge. Sunday morning several youths skimmed the surface until one fell through, narrowly escaping death, then Hugh Thomas nearly drowned after the ice broke near Mrs. Wiley’s residence. He was rescued with cuts to the face from jagged ice. Parents warned to keep children off until the ice is proven safe.
In Huntington West Virginia December 20 two Adkins brothers under indictment for burning the Lincoln county court house at Hamlin last night confessed to Sheriff Holley. They implicated John Huffman a 20 year old married man who lived seven miles from Hamlin. They said clemency would lead to more details of the crime and that Huffman was selected to start the fire. Huffman was arrested and further investigation is planned. The confession cited clan whisky selling and poker games as motives and noted the congregation’s long pastorate with Rev J A McClelland. Old resident Herb H W McClain visits Grafton after five years away, recalling his M E Sunday school leadership in the 1865 Andrews M B church.
After Sunday service the Presbyterian congregation settled the remaining hundred dollars of debt in about ten minutes. The choir performed Christmas music in usual fine form. Dr. Flanagan noted the occasion as fitting to clear obligations.
The Ranch Girls the Gilmore Sisters deliver high class singing and rapid character changes at the Casino theatre. Omar the whirling Dervish, the Human Top, also draws cheers. The overall show, including pictures and a new illustrated song, balances the act with strong audience appeal.
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