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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1910

Page

6

Creditors of Gamael Knotts Deceased

Court decree requires creditors to present claims against the estate of Gamael Knotts for adjudication to J. Granville St. Clair Special Commissioner at the county office on or before December 5 next. Witness M. D. Allender Clerk of said Court this 10th day of November, 1910.

Gamael Knotts Tal- Tor Amde J. Granville St. Clair Bt Hile Withees M. D. Allender Said Court

Notice to lien holders in McDermott real estate case

M D Allender clerk issues notice to all lien holders on real estate of Mary B McDermott for claims to be presented by December 28 1910 in Taylor County West Virginia. Also outlines injunction in the Fuchs v Edward J Fuchs case and multiple chancery actions in Grafton, with publication ordered in the Graf ton Sentinel and attorneys listed.

Edward J. Fuchs Hen-E-Ta Bone Company Sald Fuchs Edward J. Fuch Graton Sentinel M. D. Allender John L. Hechmer R. Barr Grafton Sentinel Platutu Alonzo McDonald Mortimer McDonald Mardulla Wyckof John McDonald Sarah Gabbert Rebecca Dearing Nancy McDonald Plaintitt

Commissioner's Sale in Taylor County West Virginia

A chancery sale by W R D Dent as special commissioner of two parcels in South Grafton Taylor County. Lot 6 in South Graf ton and Lot 14 on a plat, conveyed by Penn Malley in deeds from 1891 and 1887. Sale January 24 1911 at 1 PM with one fourth cash and balance credit at six twelve and eighteen months.

Circuit Court Taylor County West Virginia Sarah J. Jaco Grafton South Sarah J Jaco William Penn, Jr Taylor County Court Clerk's Office Sarah J. Jacoby Robert J. Malley W. R. D. Dent M.D. Allender

Cleveland man inherits $25,000 after mother-in-law dies

William Stump, a restaurant dishwasher in Cleveland, learned yesterday his mother-in-law died in Pinckneyville, Illinois, leaving him $25,000. Mr. Rockefeller refused to answer further questions for publication about Santa Claus or other subjects, saying he would never again discuss any topic publicly. The young man plans to protect his business prospects.

Cleveland Wm. Stump Pinckneyville Rockefeller Santa Claus

Seven Tainted Votes in Lorimer Inquiry Debate

Washington reports Senator Frazier after Moon’s statement claims four bribe takers implicated three other legislators who bribed them. He says three votes were corrupt, totaling seven tainted votes. If these seven are eliminated, Lorimer’s vote would fall short of a majority.

Washington, D.C Frazier Moon Lorimer Lorimer Love

Former Grafton People in Gas Fatalities Near Kalamazoo

A coal gas leak from a stove in the Fisher home at 912 Grace street near Kalamazoo nearly killed three occupants, including six year old girl, the mother, and Mr Fisher a GR&I brakeman. Dr G T Britton treated all, with recovery expected for the trio.

Kalamazoo Michigan Ussher James I. Morris Grafton Leader Fisher Cumberland Indiana Joseph L. Fisher Grace Street Teller G. T. Britton Richmond

Mayor Gaynor Responds To Policeman Poet Dulfer

In New York on December 24 the mayor received a collection of verses from Theodore Dulfer a policeman poet. The mayor replied praising the poems and noting the poet’s daily beat amid city life while encouraging continued writing.

New York Der Gaynor Theodore Dulfer Officer Dulfer

James Graham Seeks Writ Over Habitual Criminal Act

Charleston W Va Dec 24 James H Graham already serving life for horse stealing and thrice sentenced has petitioned the supreme court for a writ of error claiming the habitual criminal law is unconstitutional.

Charleston W. Va James H. Graham Supreme Court

Bubonic plague deaths in Chinese suburb on Christmas

JLAGUE CLATMS MAN HARBIN reports 24 deaths from bubonic plague in the Fudziadian area near Manchuria on Christmas day. Ninety eight patients were hospitalized as authorities note ongoing public health concerns.

Harbin Manchuria Fudziadian

Cook War With Out Country and Political Turmoil

December reports show Dr Frederick A Cook replying to Danish explorer Knud Rasmussen over pole claims while Dr W T Hornady calls for punishment. The Charleston scene reveals tensions among Chilton Watson McGraw Tierney Cornwell and others over the United States Senate race with shifting loyalties and possible breakups in the Democratic camp.

Hornady New York Frederick A. Cook Knud Rasmussen Rasmussen Cook Peary Pole Himsell Getti W. T. Hornady Zoological Park Cok Inter Watson Press Abraham Lincoln William E. Chilton Clarence W. Watson Chilton Watson United States McGraw MacCorkle Mr. Watson Charleston Charleston Mail Action Scott Mac MacCorkle William B. Chilton John T. McGraw Chilton and McGraw Wines E Democracy Lawrence Tierney Democracy Senate Washington John J. Cornwell

Westinghouse Air Brake Invention Recited In Address

George Westinghouse, president of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, explains his development of the air brake. He describes early ideas to apply braking through train couplers, the inspiration from compressed air tunneling, filing a caveat in 1867, and a test ride that prevented an accident near Pittsburg Union Station.

NW York American Society of Mechanical Engineers George Westinghouse Society Mount Gems Pittsburg Ralph Baggales Union Station

Deceptive Register Attacks Watson in Senatorial Canvass

The Wheeling Register and its Clarksburg counterpart face criticism for biased coverage in the West Virginia Democratic Senate race. Proponents claim Watson leads in some accounts while actual Exponent tallies show McGraw ahead, prompting calls to publish real facts instead of manipulated sentiment. The piece argues for transparent reporting and notes polls favor McGraw in multiple local references.

Abraham Lincoln Lincoln Clarence W. Watson Fairmont Baltimore New York West Watson Wheeling Register Clarksburg S.A Clarence Watson Register Exponent John T. McGraw Col. McGraw Mr. Watson United States West Virginia Parkersburg The Baltimore News Col

Christmas in the Churches in Grafton

Christmas services filled Grafton churches with large crowds and festive music. Clergy Rev. J W Engle, Rev A F Richardson, Rev F Powles, Rev John Dalton, Rev Leland Jerome Powell, Rev L W Roberts, Rev J A McClelland, and Rev A W Morrison led sermons and special music.

Grafton Andrews M. B J. W. Engle St. Paul's Lutheran Eiréh A. F. Richardson St. Matthias’ Episcopal Cunchry Garman F. Powiles St. Paul's. M. Bo John ©. Dalton Job Jones First Baptist Church Leland Jerome Powell St. Augustine's Catholic Father Francis Wheeling Pather Mo. Elligott Jas. B. Moran First United Brethren Rev. Waters West Main Street M Em Church L. W. Roberts First Presbyterian Church J. A. McClelland M. P. Church A. W.morrison

Former Grafton Resident Dead at Winchester Virginia

Miss Marla Dinkle, once of Grafton, has died in Winchester Virginia after a period of illness following paralysis. Her family resided in Grafton for twenty five years and were active in the Lutheran church. The funeral will be held in Winchester at the family home.

Daily Sentinel the Sentinel Marla Dinkle Winchester Alex Zeck Gratton Iady Miss Dinkle

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