Local Notes From Grafton Area Socials and Illness
Thornton reports movements of residents between farms and properties including Wilford Pilson moving from the Thomas house to Jettie Demoss farm and John Host relocating to the A F Taylor property. Several residents are mentioned ill or recovering, with miss Lizzie Stevens visiting Evansville and Grace Kener returning from Fairmont and Grafton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilford Pilson
Thomas
Jettie
Demoss
John Host
Grafton
A. F. Taylor
C. H. Billmyer
E. L. Powell
Allen Demoss
Maggie Poling
Buckhannon
Red
CG. G. Leonora
Lizzie
Agnes Stevens
Evansville
Charlie Bolyard
J. W. Demoss
Lola Taylor
George Hargett
Grace Kener
Fairmont
Elsie Sinclair
Master Julius
B. L. Powell
Post Office Hours On Washington's Birthday
The Grafter post office will observe February 22 as a regal holiday. General delivery and stamp windows open 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Money order and registry windows closed. City carriers make one morning delivery and collection. rural carriers no delivery. Train mails received and dispatched as usual. Ernest L. Love, Postmaster.
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Posto
Washington
Grafter Post Ofice
Ernest L. Love
Real estate bargains on West Main and town lots
Real estate for sale offers include 1 lot 60 by 120 in Watkins adaptation with foundation graded and fence posts set, several Lincoln street and West Grafton properties, 5 to 7 room houses, farm parcels, and exchanges for town property. Agent touts many bargains near streetcar lines and farms for sale or swap.
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Watkins
West Side
Lincoln Street
Stonewall
Woodford
Tygart
East Grafton
Barrett Street
Knotts Avenue
Clothes Wringers Horse Shoe Brand guaranteed for one year
An advertisement for American Wringer Co. offers a line of Horse Shoe Brand clothes wringers with a one year guarantee. If any part fails within the year, the company will replace it free of charge.
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American Wringer Co
Daisy An All Iron Frame Wringer Ad
Daisy An iron frame wringer requires no screws to adjust and has steel bearers. It is self adjusting. Price 198 dollars.
Toy Wringers Offer Two Sizes for Home Use
Two sizes of wringing toys offered with 4 inch rolls priced at 50 cents and 5 inch rolls at one dollar. Marketed as strong wringers suitable for delicate items like handkerchiefs collars laces hose and other small fine articles not fit for the laundry.
Vincent's Rare Musical at Opera House Tonight
Tonight in Grafton the Vincent musical combination led by Prof Claude Vincent appears at Brinkman opera house under Y M C A auspices. The event features both band and orchestras with local musicians and promises a festival of music unseen in the city this season.
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Claude E. Vincent
Graftonian
Young Men's Christian Association
Grafton
Brinkman Opera House
Opera House
Vincent
Brinkman's
Claude B. Vincent
The Victor's New Stock of Late Records Draws Crowds
The Victor announces a full line of new goods in stock and invites customers to visit and hear a selection of late records. The shop promotes fresh records and urges patrons to come in and sample the new offerings.
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Jstock
Property for Sale in City City Ward and Nearby Areas
Several building lots and properties offered for sale including cottage house with two lots at end of car line in First ward and fine building lots on West Boyd Maple Walnut and Main streets. A small farm near Midland priced at 35 per acre. Two houses and one lot on West ee street and other various lots offered cheap on reasonable terms.
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First Ward
West Boyd Street
Maple Avenue
Walnut St
Midland
West Main Street
Westee
Will Fight For Jacks Will Fight For Jacks
Boxing program planned in San Francisco for the battleship fleet arrival with six six round bouts. Off icers receive tech seats while enlisted men attend free. Admiral Evans to be presented the invitation in Magdalena Bay. Jim Jeffries to referee one bout, at no fee.
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San Francisco
Jim Coffrath
Admiral Evans
Magdalena Bay
Coffroth
Jim Jeffries
Fine Play Last Night at Brinkman Opera House
Grafton audiences crowned A Question of Husbands as the season’s finest attraction last night brought by the Eastern Star. Florence Davis starred with Elliott Dexter in a performance that drew bold admiration for its grace and wit. A short cab sale note follows between notices.
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Brinkman Opera House
Eastern Star
Grafton
Florence Davis
Flemington Notes Highlight Local Visits and Meetings
Flemington reports Mr John W Davidson visited Grafton this week while Manager Thomas W Brohard of the Hen e ta Rone Company conducted business Tuesday. Mrs J W Davidson improves after tonsillitis as revival meetings at Bailey church draw crowds led by Rev Chipps. The coal trade is unchanged with mines running one day weekly. The Melody Flour brand is noted in local context.
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John W. Davidson
Grafton
Thomas W. Brohard
J. W. Davidson
Bailey Church
Flemington
Chipps
Melody
Marion Durbin Allender Seeks Republican Clerk Nomination
Clerk of the Circuit Court candidate Marion Durbin Allender announces his bid for the Taylor County Clerk position in the upcoming Republican primary on May 26, 1908. He emphasizes lifelong residency, familiarity with voters, and experience as Deputy Sheriff to meet the office duties.
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Circuit Court
Taylor County
Pay Your City Taxes to Save Interest Offer
Notice to all taxpayers that paying city taxes on or before February 20 exempts from interest penalties for late payment. Delinquents are urged to take advantage. Water rents due must be paid as the city needs the funds.
Harriman Decision Expected in Illinois Central Suit
Chicago February 20 a court decision is awaited on the suit by Stuyvesant Fish and others to restrain the option of 281,331 shares of Illinois Central Railroad stock at the annual meeting. The adjourned election of directors is set for March 2 and the ruling is expected to influence the Harriman Fish battle for control.
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Harriman
Chicago
Stuyvesant Fish
Ilinois Central Railroad Company
Lneliness Central
Fish
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Doolittle’s
M. Parrish
W. VA
Loar
Poe
Universal
Daisy
Merchants & Mechanics Savings Bank
Grafton, W. VA
High’ Glass Entertainment
Pierce
W. R. Loar & Co
Victor
E.E. Harwood
A. E. Jackson
East Main ST
Bell Phone
West V
Burke
Will
Jacks
Evans
Aaa
E Grafton Bank
Eeadts
Mays
Smiraco
W. J. Mays & Co
E. Main Street
Bell Phone No
The
Grafton Banking & Trust Company
Conservative
R. L. Clark & C RK & CO
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