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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
7
An elderly essay argues that sweatshops crowd workers in tenement rooms where garments are cut elsewhere and sewn for scant wages. It condemns the low pay, crowded rooms, and lack of air, linking disease spread to such production. It urges country shoppers to avoid catalogues selling sweatshop goods and favors reputable plants with fair wages.
A contentious piece analyzes Rev. John Beddows interview in the Grafton Republican supporting Honorable Charles Wesley Swisher. The writer condemns the paid endorsement as a dangerous move that could turn Methodists nationwide against Swisher, warning of history repeating itself in political captivity by friends.
A fragment from a Grafton dispatch dated February 10 shows a protest against a weak attempt to field Swisher or another man for political office. The brief cites a stance that such nominating actions cannot proceed.
The State Central Committee directs a Parkersburg convention on April 29 1908 to choose four Delegates-at-Large and four Alternates for the national convention in Chicago June 16 1908. Delegates are apportioned by county and must be certified to Clarksburg ten days prior. primaries or meetings to elect delegates follow at least thirty days notice.
West Virginia inventors are credited in recent patent issues. J C Dayton of Petersburg patented mail bag catching and delivering apparatus. J F Fisher assigned half to EH. W Worrell of Oceana patented a wrench. A F Poole of Wheeling patented a party-line telephone system and a lock out telephone system. Also noted is a Breezy Weather cure claim for Itch in 30 minutes by Wool. An airship limited express is mentioned for sale by W B Jackson & Bro. The report appears dated February.
Jackson Ky Feb 7 Former County Judge James Hargis a longtime Democrat leader in Breathitt County accused of complicity in murders was shot to death in his general store about 2 30 pm by his son Beach Hargis. Five shots fired four hit the judge as customers fled. Beach Hargis arrested and jailed after a frenzied outburst. The slain leader had long figured in Kentucky politics and mountain crime cases including the Marcum Cockrill and Dr Cox killings. He had paid an 8000 dollar judgment in the Marcum case and had ordered an elaborate 1500 dollar casket before his death.
Very Unfortunate. c. A. Bunner, a well known young man of the city, is ill with typhoid fever at the residence of his uncle, Councilman J. O. Jaco, on the South Side and his condition at this time is quite serious. Bert has a large number of friends in Sthcery who will hope for his early recovery from the ailment under which he is now suffering.
The dead body of Cleveland Moore, 32, a Clarksburg resident last seen after boarding a Clarksburg and Fairmont interurban car, was found near Shinnston in a badly decomposed state. Justice J. T. Thompson led a coroner’s inquest as a jury investigated. Moore leaves a wife and two children.
A Barbour county Republican committee meeting fixed the delegate primary date for the State convention at Charleston. The primary to nominate a state ticket will be held Saturday March 14.
The 1820 Bladensburg duel between Commodore Decatur and Commodore Barron left both wounded, with Decatur dying hours later. Debates over blame and honor followed as Barron recovered, while Decatur’s last words echoed forgiveness. Washington Star reports the event and aftermath.
J. W. Carney a local milk dealer badly injured by a power feed cutter will receive an artificial limb after healing. He recently returned from Wheeling where a specialist treated his injuries and performed an additional operation to ease lingering effects.
I thank everyone who assisted me during my daughter Grace Rose Gordon illness and death. Respectfully, Mrs Sarah Barbie
Samuel Gray sold his Latrobe street residence to W R D Dent for 4500 cash and acquired the Baptist church property on West Washington street, formerly a parsonage. The enlarged real estate is described as valuable, large, and comfortable.
An advertising appeal offers a full size Braden's Rheumatic and Blood Elixir on a 30 day trial for 25 cents to prove its efficacy, with a balance due after 30 days if benefited. The notice promises refunds if not convinced and restricts to one bottle per person, with the offer expiring in 60 days.
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