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Grafton Sentinel

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Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1910

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Roosevelt Celebration Plans Detailed in Washington

President Taft reviewed Roosevelt reception plans slated for New York harbor between June 15 and 21. Col John A Stewart of the New York Republican clubs discussed the event with Taft, who may participate in person. A harbor fleet, land parade, and banquet with Taft and Roosevelt as principal speakers are planned, aiming to avoid factional politics. Taft also noted he will not travel to Alaska unless back by June 22 for Yale graduate son Robert A. Taft.

Washington Taft Roosevelt New York Harbor Col John A. Stewart New York State League of Republican Clubs Republican Club New York City Col. Stewart Coltegart Elba Alaska Robert A. Taft Yale

Arrested for selling scat in violation of revenue laws

Wilbur Seymour of Elkins was brought to the city in U S Deputy Marshal Hupps custody on a revenue charge for selling Nynor without a federal license. He was arraigned before U S Commissioner Charles R Lilly and held on a $500 bond to await the next federal grand jury in Wheeling. failure to post bond meant confinement in Ohio County jail.

Wilbur Seymour Elkins City U. S Hupp Charles R Lilly Wheeling Ohio County

Cows on Track Cause Train Derailment in Greenbrier County

Three cows browsing on a Chesapeake and Ohio branch in Greenbrier county blocked a northbound passenger train. The locomotive tender buckled, fatally injuring engineer Charles Dean with hip and arm fractures. Fireman Gilhooley lost an arm and sustained internal injuries.

Girl Saved Her Mother in Fiery Rescue at Watson

Bonnie Smith a sixteen year old of Watson risked her life to save her mother Mrs Ridenour from a burning dress at a open grate. She entered with bare hands and smothered the flames though she suffered severe burns to her hands and arms. Mrs Ridenour escaped unharmed though singed.

Fairmont Bonnie Smith Watson Mrs. Ridenour Bonnie

Baracca Glass 10 Holds Court Mock Trial

The Baracca Dible Class of First Baptist will hold a mock trial in the Sunday school room Friday evening inviting all class members and friends. Attor neys Musgrove Samples Curry Wyckoff and Wat king serve as judge and defense, promising an interesting session. Also in Baltimore a jury convicted Jonas Sturdevant, a black bishop, of similar charges and sentenced him to three years in jail amid testimonies by Rose Demmard of coercive influence.

First Baptist Church M. Musgrove Messrs W. P. Samples C. Curry O. E. Wyckoff Merle“ Watking Baltimore Jonas Sturdevant

Class of 1910 St Augustine girls entertain at Knights of Columbus

The young ladies of St Augustine's Catholic school class of 1910 hosted a gathering in the Knights of Columbus club room on Tuesday evening. Whist games entertained attendees and delicious refreshments were served at a seasonable hour.

St. Augustine's Catholic School Knights of Columbus

Turkeys Stored For Two Years Debate Rages Over Food Prices

Washington convenes a broad inquiry into food and life costs. A seven senator committee will study prices from markets farms and factories including salaries and tariffs. New York hearing denies two year storage claims while addressing cold storage tagging. Browning-Hamilton White Sale promotes bargains in embroidery.

New York Vr Rovision Committee On Laws and Legislation The Board of Aldermen Browning-Hamilton Company

Step mother his tempter trial explodes with confession

Peter Brown on trial admits he fatally struck his father with an axe at his stepmother s urging and helped burn the body. Mrs Brown faces complicity charges as courtroom scenes reveal reaction among spectators and prosecutors challenge joint responsibility.

Artlesville Okla Peter Brown T. H. Brown Brown Father

National Sugar Refining to pay $600000 for frauds

New York February 10 the National Sugar Refining Company agreed to pay 600000 to the government to settle underweight frauds on its docks after lengthy talks with customs officials. The payment is said to exempt the firm from civic prosecution though no official statement confirms this.

New York National Sugar Refining Company

Kunst Versus Grafton Case Remanded After Appeal

The long running Kunst against City of Grafton suit over Barrett street extension ends in a remand to Taylor County circuit court. Kunst claimed 1200 dollars in damages for south side property loss but jury verdict awarded 264 dollars. Supreme court reversed the judgment on appeal and orders another trial after extensive testimony, with final settlement expected next court term. Valentines advertised by Turner's RO8-81.

C. F. W. Kunst Grafton Barrett Street Supreme Court Kunst Circuit Court Circuit Court of Taylor

Funeral for George Mc Farland in Clarksburg

The funeral of the late George Mc Farland who died in St Mary's hospital in Clarksburg was held this afternoon at 3 from his West Main street home. Rev J W Engle of Andrews M E church conducted the service and interment followed in Bluemnor cemetery under the direction of Undertaker John A McCabe. The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, of which he was a member, attended in a body.

George McFarland St. Mary's Hospital Clarksburg West Main Street J.W. Engle Andrews M. F. Church Bluemnor Cemetery John A. McCabe Brotherhood of

Fights Over Chairmanship of High Cost of Living Inquiry

In Washington a clash erupts between Senators Elkins and Aldrich over who should head the committee probing the high cost of living. Elkins opposes Lodge as chair and hints at disclosures. Aldrich prefers Lodge plus others. Gallinger faces exclusion. Bailey also delays by balking at the postal savings bank bill.

Elkins and Aldrich Elkins Firm Washington Elkins Aldrich Senator Elkins Senator Lodge Senate Senator Gallinger New Jersey Lodge, Smoot, McCumber Crawford Bailey

Kicked Out of Office in Pittsburg Scandal

Alexander Peacock, a partner in Garnogle’s firm, exposed employee embezzlement of 250000 dollars. He disciplined each culprit in his private office, forced them to sign over property to guard against losses, and then expelled them from the office.

Pittsburg Alexander Peacock Garnogle

Grafton High to Clash With Clarkeburg At YMCA Gym

A Friday night basketball duel at the YMCA gym pits Grafton High School against Clarkeburg High School in a eagerly awaited clash for supremacy. A large crowd is expected as both teams are evenly matched and the game promises one of the season’s best showdowns.

Grafton High School Clarkeburg High School

Meat Boycott In Fairmont Opens For 30 Days

The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen launches a city wide meat boycott in Fairmont at noon today, lasting thirty days. About two thousand residents reportedly pledge to abstain, with a committee circulating papers and attaching roughly 1800 confirmed names.

Fairmont Brotherhood of Railway Brotherhood

Center piece raffled by Mrs Adlington wins by Means

The centre piece raffled by Mrs. William Adlington was won by Mr. A. Bln. Means, who held number 4b.

William Adlington A. Bln. Means

Revival at Methodist Church Draws Strong Attendance

The revival meeting at the Methodist Protestant church led by Pastor A W Morrison is ongoing with excellent turnout and widespread good will. Services will continue indefinitely as the well known pastor and his congregation expect continued benefit.

Nnteress Methodiat Protestant Church A. W. Morrison

Mrs Cole Improves After Major Operation

Mr Vernon Cole reports from Baltimore that Mrs Cole, confined since a severe operation, is improving nicely. Stitches from the operation wound are to be removed today. This welcome update comes for Mia Cole of Grafton and her many friends. Weather forecast notes fair tonight with a Friday partly cloudy spell. Melody Flour mentioned.

Vernon Cole Baltimore Cole Mia Grafton

Three Italians Dead After Mine Settlement Shootout

In Washington Pennsylvania three men were shot to death in a feud among Italians at the Shaw mine near Midway. John Marks and Tony Putchey are named as suspects. Victims were John Panelli Mike Manta and Tony Yall. Armed locals and state police scoured the county while remarks warned of further violence.

Washington Shaw Mine Midway John Marks Tony Putchey Marks John Panelli Mike Manta Tony Yall Marke Patchey Mark Panelli Tony, Yalll Mania

The Andrews Revival Grows as Converts Multiply

The Andrews M E church revival continues with two more converts and one penitent who lingered at the altar after last night’s session. The meeting resumes this evening at 7:46 o clock.

Andrews M. EB

Senator Scott Active In Support Of Grafton Proposal

Mr H W Chadduck president of the Grafton Board of Trade met Senator N B Scott in Wheeling and learned the senator plans to support Grafton incorporated in the big bill when it reaches final Senate action. The visit occurred Wednesday during Chadduck's business trip.

H. W. Chadduck Grafton Board of Trade Wheeling Chadduck N. B. Scott Grafton Scott Big Bill Senate

FOR SALE Furnishings including desk and chairs at Doyle’s

For sale items include a fire proof safe a new roll top desk two chiffoniers a ladies dresser a mahogany centre table two mahogany rockers one mahogany chair one buffet one oak dining table all must be sold before February 12th. Call 316 West Main Street J H Doyle Turner's Valentine line ad shows seasonal stock and contact details.

W. Main Street J. H. Doyle

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