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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1907
Page
6
The article describes an ancient Chinese kites design with a tall bamboo frame and a head to tail body, 25 pasteboard eye disks that rotate in wind, creating a lifelike sentinel effect. It notes the need several men to manage taut lines and wind, praising the device as a marvel of the western world.
A Mansfield Ohio vacation tale recalls a street scene where a stray dog climbs into a doctor’s car seeking medical help. After a nail removal and treatment, the mutt thanks the healer with a few yelps and trots home, prompting comparisons to smart New York dogs.
A London Globe item reports a new extortion method by brigands using a Strasburg crematorium with a depository for urns. The urn with two Berle family members’ ashes vanished days ago and police lack a clue. The family were telephoned to be told the urn could be returned for five thousand nine pounds.
Mr Hobart, dining for the first time on wailies, praised their taste and told the waiter to tell the cook to skip fancy printing and just send more plates. He explained they are plain folks from Pokeville who value good food over style.
Court actions covered important matters concerning county roads. Advance in wages of laborers was among topics acted on, with officials addressing labor costs, road projects, and related funding as part of the county’s infrastructure agenda.
Washington reports the death of Senator Mallory of Florida at Pensacola after illness. Congress will adjourn for memory of the late senator. County court action fixes county road wages, hours, and reporting requirements, with raises and new district pay scales. A poem section urges optimism and resilience amid hard times.
51 bodies recovered at the Darr mine Pittsburg Coal Company in Jacob's Creek. Many more remain inside. recoveries continue as families face distress and relief efforts unfold near a large tent morgue. Precinct lists and local officials noted for post-disaster aid and road duties.
Official population listed as 670000 for Milan. It hosts 31 cooperative associations with a total membership of 6623 and a combined capital of 157000. Associations are categorized into building industrial and workmen groups.
Senator Jeff Davia moves to fill the former chairman post of the Committee on the Disposition of Useless Documents, a vacancy left by Senator Lafollette as reported by the Atlanta Journal.
The Sentinel relays Governor Dawson’s call for modern highways as a crucial state need. He notes two thirds of road spending is wasted under current plans and stresses the necessity of a coherent system, education, and careful funding to avoid further waste while improving roads.
Governor Dawson argues a beer tax is preferable to bread taxation in a brief, alliterative statement that plays on the phrase goes without saying while advocating a policy shift. The remark emphasizes fiscal options and public revenue considerations.
John Covington was arrested at the Hadix home on a suspected rape of his 12 to 13 year old half-sister Minnie Hadix. The arrest followed parents and sheriff tracing the crime to Covington’s room, with a hearing set for Saturday at 10 o'clock. The girl’s father and stepmother described suspicious behavior prior to the incident. Local officials pursued Covington to the Stone House area and back to the city, where he resisted handcuffs before being detained.
An American drug ad from Parkersburg West Virginia promises Braden’s Rheumatic and Blood Elixir at 125 with a trial offer. It targets rheumatism liver kidney and stomach troubles eczema catarrh and blood diseases urging recipients to mail 25 cents and promise payment if benefited after 30 days. It limits one bottle per person and notes the offer ends in 60 days.
Sunday afternoon at the home of her son in law F. E. Haller near Rosemont, Mrs Almira Bailey aged about seventy fell and dislocated her hip while injuring a bone in her right arm. Dr Peck of Clarksburg reduced the fractures and reported she was progressing as well as could be expected for a person at the seventy year mark with hope for a swift recovery.
Lexington prepares to welcome the Southern Educational Association convention gathering here for the latter part of the week. The sessions run Thursday through Saturday, with educators from the region expected to attend.
Knottsville reports Miss Ocean Hauser ill with typhoid threat. Several residents visited family, including Miss Grace Knotts and Earl with aunt Mrs. R. Haus er, and Attorney Jed Robinson attended church at Wealey chapel. Arthur who worked in town returns for holidays at Oak Grove Farm. Nita Means rests vacation at The Pines after Buckhannon school term. Ethel Jones at Greenwood Farm enjoys break. A new blacksmith, Mr. George Smedley, works in B. F. Jenkins shop. J Guy Allender, athlete and Athenaeum manager, stays with father J. H. Alleinder. Holiday social calendar set. Wesley Chapel M E Sunday school hosted entertainment for pupils and visitors.
Residents complain Grand Street from the school house to the bridge is a mud trap with four inches of mud after the West Side bridge falls short. Gas pipes line the only walkway forcing pedestrians to wade. They urge the councilman and street commissioner to act or face action. Many avoid the West Side bridge, preferring the South Side route and the newer bridge amid the mud.
Music Teachers National Association plans sessions at Columbia University with cooperation from the American Guild of Organists the Eastern Education and Music Conference and the American branch of the Internationale Dus al Gesellschaft during the last days of this week and the first of next week.
The Canton Bridge Company sent steel for the Latrobe Street to West Side bridge this morning and crews will push construction to reopen soon. The Morgantown Chronicle industrial edition, issued Saturday, showcases the town's thriving industrial interests and the print quality reflects well on the printer. Fairmont Normal Winter Term starts January 3.
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