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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1909
Page
3
Readable parts mention a bride, a church setting, a Rev at St Pauls, family members, and a building scene. The passage is heavily garbled with missing letters and stray fragments, hindering a coherent event or outcome. No clear names, dates, places, or actions beyond generic mention of a wedding context and a railway reference.
Washington dispatch notes a stricter merit based reform in the Postoffice Department. The policy enforces reappointment only after satisfactory service, reducing political patronage. Senators Cummins and Dolliver pressed Hitchcock for weight on recommendations, and were assured uniform application nationwide. The experience of town senators highlights renewed effort to depoliticize postmaster appointments.
Mountain State Commandery No 14 in Sistersville plans a May 18 19 1910 gathering for the Knights Templar of West Virginia. E O Bower leads preparations aiming to host about 1000 attendees with social events at Pared Park Coliseum capacity 1500, hotel arrangements in Parkersburg and New Martinsville, and visits from other commanderies.
The Daily Sentinel notes many familiar faces back in Grafton for the holidays as former residents visit. Locals hope the town improves and residents return for good. A stray remark mentions Alabama lifting liquor storage limits and a memory of the love king of Belgium.
Mrs. Nora Caton Gorman, longtime Cumberland resident, died at 12 50 AM on Christmas morning at age 84 after a long illness. Born May 10 1825 in County Mayo Ireland she immigrated to the United States at 21, lived in Cumberland before moving to Grafton 24 years ago to reside with daughter Mrs Ambrose Snively and Miss Katherine Gorman. The funeral will be held at St Augustine s Catholic church Tuesday at 8 30 AM with burial in the Catholic cemetery under John A McCabe Undertaker.
The casino theatre presents Consul the Great showing this evening. The film chronicles a famous monkey aboard a steamer to America and its ventures, captured on film for viewers. A notable entertainment anticipated to be well worth seeing.
A fragmented notice hints at a literary mood with a reference to a Christmas poem. The text suggests timing shifts and an emphasis on early day activity, mentioning a persona and creative writing. The piece reads as a whimsical, uncertain market or cultural aside with no clear event or person of record.
A very quiet wedding occurred at Andrews M Church on Christmas afternoon at 3 o'clock. Homer Poling of the Grafton Traction Company married Mrs. Ethel Thompson Thayer of the city, with Rev. J. W. Engle performing. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Thompson. The groom has worked as motorman and later conductor for the traction company. The couple plan to move to California soon, and the Sentinel offers its congratulations.
Daily Sentinel reports a gala Christmas dinner at the Central Hotel hosted by Henry Blumberg owner of the Underselling store. The dining room was decorated for the occasion and served a very excellent meal to store salespeople, highlighting his goodwill toward patrons and staff.
A quiet Christmas Eve wedding at the M. P. parsonage united Mr. Charles E. Ridenour and Miss Winona Zinn of Grafton. Rev. A. W. Morrison, pastor of the M. P. church, performed the ceremony. The couple will reside in Grafton.
The Daily Sentinel notes Department of Agriculture data showing a 2 449 000 acre increase in wheat sowing. The rise reflects James J Hill’s warning that America must boost farm output to avoid national decline. Farmers farm new lands, expanding cereal acreage and adding about 60 million bushels to the current crop, influencing the wheat market.
Chicago report says NL magnates may face a players strike if they extend the 168 game schedule next year. Discontent is already visible as players have not yet signed for 1910, though Chicago club reports nearly all players signed. Other clubs risk heavy doubleheaders late in the season, draining players’ strength.
Christmas was observed with three Masses at St Augustine’s Catholic Church. Rev Father Brown led the services with special music at the 6 o’clock Mass by Vincent’s Orchestra directed by Prof Claude E Vincent. Mrs James B Moran led the choir at the organ, with Miss Florence Keener and Miss Blanche Jackson returning from Fairfield.
Mrs John White of West Ellie suffered a stroke that left her left side paralyzed while in the kitchen preparing breakfast. Medical hopes for improvement are expressed as the article notes the incident occurred Sunday morning and prompts prayers for a quick recovery.
Parkersburg wrestling with bids from two leagues for a new baseball franchise. Gronninger pushes the West Virginian plan while Spinney of the Valley League lobbies from Cincinnati. Local papers doubt Spinney’s proposals. towns on this side of the river favor Gronninger’s idea, with early weeks shaping up for possible spring play. If no Teague club arrives there will be other kinds of games.
Plans for a state insane asylum at Hunting during 1910 describe a prominent three story brick building on a hillside. Architect Rusty Warne of Charleston leads a design featuring terraced landscaping, ample grounds, and a setting harmonizing with surroundings. Construction uses red pressed brick and first grade trims, signaling a major West Virginia public institution.
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