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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1909
Page
1
A scrambled OCR style note mentions Wellington Frederick University and a Great Fire affecting the area. It references local representatives, November timing, and a significant loss or closure connected to the event.
Standard Oil plans a 20 inch main from West Virginia and western Pennsylvania to supply Greater New York and Philadelphia with gas. Rights of way have been secured through towns between Pittsburg and Philadelphia, with Johnstown Hollidaysburg Bellwood Tyrone among others. The project aims to double West Virginia gas production and invest about 16.4 million dollars for the pipeline system.
A strong turnout gathered at St Pauls M E church on the West Side to hear J Walter Reeves of Fairmont, a Wooster University oratory student. Reeves performed well with his sister Linnie Reeves and selections including Edkanah B Atkinson and The Boy Orator of Zapatta City praised. another recital is planned for Fairmont this evening.
Governer Glasscock Dr Purinton Hodges and other state officials plan a January 16 departure for a week long educational tour visiting Wisconsin Ohio State Michigan and several other institutions. The trip aims to promote education in the state. Also noted is the arrival of a baby daughter to Mr and Mrs S J Walter and well wishes from Virgil Handley on Beech Street. A poultry show is announced for January 84 to 7h at Awrling No 8 Remaining Street.
A frosty night left a Grafton party stranded after a sleigh run broke loose. Mrs Will N Howard and several New York and Pittsburg guests trudged five miles home through a north wind. Losses included overshoes and mufflers, blamed on a faulty livery outfit on East Main Street.
Washington December 30 The proposed administration measure by Attorney General Wickersham would allow voluntary federal charters for companies engaged in interstate commerce. Congressors fear it could legalize illegal trusts while supporters call for compulsory charters for large interstate firms within a year or face penalties and loss of interstate trading rights.
In Peru Indiana Roy McKinney shot a waitress, robbed a hotel dining room, and killed himself after writing letters to the coroner and others. He had posed as a U S marshal and used false identity to approach Dora Chapell, whose fate forms the core of the night’s shocking events.
A watch meeting at Andrews M. E. church Friday night features a China tea party in the Mission Study class from 8:30 to 9:15, a literary entertainment by Epworth League from 9:15 to 10, an exhibition of China wares, and social time. Devotional services with a sermon by Rev. J. W. Engle run from 11 to midnight, all free. Mr. N. F. Kendall speaks on Chinatown.
Mrs Henry J Pracht issues invitations for a reception to members of the Womans Music Club at her Pearl street west side home Friday night.
Tonight at the Opera House a big show is promised with fine performers on the screen. The house says the pictures are nailed to the sheet and will please every patron. Seats are available and you may stay as long as you like.
Vincent's orchestra will travel to Clarksburg Friday evening to provide music for the annual Assembly Club ball at the Waldo. The well known organization will perform for the event in that city.
At a regular meeting of Graf ton Lodge No. 81 officers were elected for the ensuing year. F. T. Martin was named poet grand J. O. Poe noble grand R. W. Hilkey vice grand Harry Shaffer secretary Jas H. Stout treasurer. The lodge reports 20 new members this year and solid finances. Big double show at Opera House tonight.
W. Cook, former councilman, arrives from Morgantown denying resignation and telegram. He contests the vacancy and says he never sent the telegram or accepted a restonation. Council had moved to fill the seat, citing a Morgantown telegram. Cook vows investigation and asserts Charleston as his home.
The Sellert Club annual holiday ball will be held tonight in Brinkman hall with decorations in club colors. Vincent's orchestra will provide the music for the event.
Mike Murphy of Baltimore, a mechanic at Hiora, was run down by a yard switch engine in Fairmont, his skull fractured and body battered. He was carried to Miner's Hospital on train No 6 and later admitted. his condition remained grave, with a chance of recovery but serious doubts. He was about 35 years old.
Mrs William Willhide entertained guests at a West Side whist party on Yates Avenue. Three tables were played with a candy prize won by Mrs Vaughn Kerr. Christmas decor included red and green candles and holly. Guests included Mrs C R Durbin Mrs A S Warder Mrs W L Trowine Mrs C A Cole Mrs Vaughn Kerr Mrs J B Moran Miss Rose McGraw Miss Anna Dorsey Miss Eleanor Tregallax Miss Louise Byers Miss Helen Stroh Miss Marie Cole and her visitor Miss Jamison Barlow Beverly.
A Pruntytown party led by Roy Keener a Chicago baseball figure Earl Sinsel Ted Kunst and Albert Kunst master of the fox hounds visited the city last evening to consult The Wizard of Wiseland.
Decisive ruling by Judge Hough of the United States Court denies W Morse a motion for a new trial. Morse, now imprisoned for violating national banking laws, will begin a fifteen year term in Atlanta Federal Penitentiary unless counsel finds grounds for another appeal.
Miss Neta Shryock of this city will deliver the memorial address at South Methodist Church in Parkersburg on January 23 at 8 p m. The speech honors the late Raymond Gregor Arnold and K Hoover. Local Graftonians are expected at the service, reflecting Shryock’s esteemed standing.
The Grafton Merchants Association will hold its regular monthly meeting in the Board of Trade room on Friday December 21 at eight o clock p m Members are urged to attend. Arrangements have been made for luncheon and a general good time at the close of business.
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