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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1907

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Chairman Welch Defends Action Of City Council

A letter from Borror Sexteses criticizes a city council move to transfer $500 from the sinking fund to the general fund for current expenses. The writer argues such transfers are illegal and warns voters to elect council members who respect the law, noting prior fiscal measures and a plan to cover interest on bonds without harming the sinking fund.

Welch Borror Sexteses The Lander Finance Committee City Counel Bender Unoinens Wien Acdaand Connell

Curator Appointed for the Armstrong Estate

A curator has been appointed to oversee the estate of the late Andonay Armstrong at the request of Dent & Dent. The heirs contesting a share seek the will and inventory of personal effects and property while relatives from multiple counties may pursue claims. No will is known to exist, and executors will settle the estate and determine rightful heirs across several regions.

Dent & Dent Andonay Armetrong Bat Lawis Harrison Peel Unio

City Council Served With Mandamus In Local Hall Vote

A mandamus was issued to the city council and each member of the board of aldermen after the clerk certified the writ. The sheriff served the papers today and officials expect publication of the mandamus tomorrow, commanding action on license and relief issues tied to a municipal election.

Sherif Bares Kimmonil Marie Bayore Mare Rafter Arunet Tora Pelt

Property Appraised in Strub Bankruptcy Case

The real estate of Charles H Strub is appraised for a bankruptcy proceeding. Appraisers Joe W Holt William Brinkas and John Wiley valued 31 feet on Main street between H Runge and Wm F Cark at 12000 dollars and the Washington street residence where Strub lives at 6000. Wyckoff serves as referee in the case.

Charles H

Up-to-Date Cab Service Expands in Grafton City

Sam now prepared to fill all orders for cab service in the city with the most up-to-date cabs and service available. Also featuring own meat market items including pudding sausage and lard at City Meat Market Faust Brow 2002t.

Sam Grafton Carothers Livery Stable Faust Brow

Thaw Trial Delayed by Juror's Wife Illness

New York February report details illness of juror Joseph Bolton's wife delaying the Thaw case. Justice Fitzgerald recesses court to 2 pm as Bolton visits home in the Bronx with two officers. Thaw remains in the prison pen during the pause while proctors, prosecutors, and visitors confer.

New York Joseph BR. Bolton Justice Fitzgerald Bolton Bronx Jerome Mr. Delmas Harry S. Thaw Hampton L. Carson Pennsylvania Geeral J. Warren Keifer Ohio National House of Representatives Thaw Prittan Trivens Willi Fi White Evans Wil Harry Thaw Proader Tonn

General Manager Tours Inspect Line For Improvements

The general manager and associate officials conduct a three day inspection tour of crucial railroad upgrades from Baltimore to Pittsburgh. They will compare observed conditions with national improvement requests and decide on potential track and depot supports. A costly new express project is paused pending this review. Freight car shortages and motive power problems amid cold weather are noted risks.

Ray Baltimore Oaio Railroad Maeve Osearo Marrae Aegem Batore Murray Fairmont Connelleville Pitteburg Crafton Conrae Corapeed

Public sale notice on sharp buyers and value

To the Public. Sharp buyers who know values are told the story our special sale with a 25 percent discount is still in force. L Bernstein & Co. located at 4 W Main St. end of line.

Tost Salvation Army Woreaster Petdminn Providence Satlow Iccount L. Bernstein & Co Main St

Railroad appeals to state supreme court after valuation ruling

Judge Charles W. Lyn upheld the State Board of Public Works valuation of railroads at Weeton. The railroad company announces it will appeal to the state supreme court, though it has not decided yet from which circuit the appeal will be filed. The outcome will determine the controversy.

Ite Soring Helplago Tnd Onge Doolittle Bailey Charles W. Lyn Weeton State Board of Public Workers State Supreme Court

Prominent Lady Dies at Parkersburg in Maryland Line

Obituary notes the death of Mrs. Crane wife of a leading general agent for the Southern Ex Jeminines Company of Charenton. It records her ancestry and marriage to Mr Fueller Grape and Mr. Crane’s family connections. The funeral will be in Oakland with interment in Odd Fellow Cemetery. Also a local lost watch notice with souvenir cards offered for return.

Grafton Joseph Buiter Grand Equnt Southern Ex Jeminines Company Charenton Grane Aton Wellington Urane Kate Coser End L. Townshend Yonog Myewr Rreaden Oakland Oakined Maryland Maretasi Crane Cerra Aita W. Vu Warn Orde, & Moter Janta Ben Daye Con Wellington Fueller Grape Parkersburg Crane Ptec Arthur Townshend Robert and Ernest Townshend Rene D Naylor Chae, Smith Tucker County Parsons Townshend Odd Fellow Cemetery

Gratton Plans Retail Guide Publication in 1890s

The piece outlines Gratton Mercantile Agency to publish a state and regional business guide covering major cities and towns, listing merchants, firms, and delinquent letters. It notes adoption by Pennsylvania, Indiana retailers, and aims to rate credit and report business reliability across the region, with plans for a bound volume and broader state coverage.

Gratton Merchants Mercantile Agency Harijé Thorongaty Reliable Tricia United States Pennsylvania Indiana Orchaaty Mmerchan Graton Goul Harricon Loch Upshur Taylor Riudolpheoontion Werchants Mont Morgantown Manni Goa Lowther Screw

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