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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1908
Page
8
A historical price listing shows wholesale and sale prices for Indian Linon Persian Lawns Long Cloth and Gingham. Items include 8c to 25c for various linens with corresponding sale prices. Long Cloth offered at 10c to 20c. Persian Lawns and regular linens priced with many fractions. Lancaster Apron Gingham and Good Quality Apron Gingham appear among the entries.
Ad offers children's gowns in sizes with embroidery or lace trim. Gowns priced at 80c and 50c for plain options, 75c for lace or embroidered styles, and 25c for a basic option. Sale emphasizes neat tucked designs across sizes.
The West Virginia Supreme Court in Charleston affirmed the Monongalia court verdict in State v. Winfield Kiger for selling whiskey without a license. Kiger, arrested October 10, 1907, in Morgantown, was convicted after a jury found him guilty. Capias will follow the mandate. he begins a 60 day sentence once issued.
Afternoon skating runs 2 30 to 5 p m and evening 7 30 to 10 30 p m On Wednesdays and Saturdays mornings beginners classes from 9 30 to 11 30 a m Admission free morning and afternoon skates 25c Night admission 10c skates 15c Vincent's Band provides music every evening
Local notes mention a groundhog shadow on Sunday and social visits among Neel Linn and Henderson families. A baby girl born to Dr and Mrs BE B Walker is announced. The firm W R Loar & Co advertises over ten thousand feet of picture moulding at one third off this month.
Local residents and visitors including L Franzell Wheeling J P Rowbotton Pittsburg Buckhannon C J Gibson Fairmont J W Boise Elkins D M Timberlake Weston D M Brisco Morgantown J W McCormick Parkersburg Parley DeBerry Terra Alta J W Garber Bellaire Wirt Kittle Barbour county attend circuit court Train No 3 delays noted and transport issues B and O disruption Announcement: candidates must file by Feb 8 for Mayor and Feb 15 for council Republicans secretary Ona C Jefferys notices and Sweet Melody Flour sale tag.
New York on February 6 marks the yearly ritual of Tim Sullivan known as Big Tim who distributes 5000 pairs of $3 shoes and heavy woolen stockings to poverty stricken Tammany clans. Tickets were handed to guests at his Christmas dinner and the date reportedly honors a secret event in Sullivan life.
A novelty February promotion gifts every lady at Lear & Hendrickson during February. The notice invites neighbors to spread the word and hints at a showcased plan to be revealed in Tuesday or Wednesday papers this week. Also a 7 Card of Thanks from J N and Mariah Bolyard for kindness during their daughter Lucinda's illness and death. Side-Tracked played Brinkman opera house with poor attendance due to bad weather. tramp character praised.
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