Merchants Association Banquet in Grafton Celebrated
The Daily Sentinel notes a grand banquet by the Merchants Association of Grafton at Beolarinas and Darakis on Main Street marking a successful year. Toastmaster Harry Magill guided toasts while President George A. Jolliffe accepted a gav el as streamers waved. Attendees included Mayor James W. Love and many association members.
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Daily Sentinel
Merchants Association of Grafton
Beolarinas & Darakis
Grafton
Harry Magill
Grafton Drug and Chemical Company
Merchants Association
C. A. Keefer
Eapa- Teseer
George A. Jolliffe
Gaspel
Joliiffe
Meyor James W. Love
GL. Jolliffe
Association
C.A. Keefor
C. V. Miller
John Tregellas
Will Faust
W. L. Browning
J. P. Dehlinger
G. C. DeWoolly
John Dolan
W. E. Clayton
HK. White
F. Friedman
J. A. Beeler
A A. Doak
Vausbn Maeros
V. Skelley
W. P. Hen- Susbaum
F. S
Leo J. Rasche
The
Sentinel
Fine banquet of financiers at Merchants and Mechanics Bank
The Mer chants and Mechanics Bank board held its New Year meeting and declared a semi annual 6 percent dividend. Directors and officers then attended a grand dinner at the Central Hotel hosted by president Hugh Evans.
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Daily Sentinel
Merchants & Mechanics Bank
Central Hotel
Hugh Evans
Evans
A. B. Williams
C. H H. Rector
Patrick Moran
W. M. Dent
G. B E. Bailey
M . McDonald
William Morgan
Frank Evans
Thomas Vance
C L. Curry
Drawing for Diamond Ring at Friedman Bros Store
A crowd gathered last night at 10 o'clock for Friedman Pros diamond ring drawing. Judges were J. G. St. Clair Clyde G Turner S J Walter and W B Stuck. Witnesses included J Frank Wilson Varry Shaffer A B Murphy and Guy D Haymond. May Rau drew the winning number 724 and may claim the ring at Friedman Bros No 48 West Main Street.
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Friedman Pros
Messrs
J. G. St. Clair
Clyde G Turner
S.J. Walter
W. B. Stuck
J. Frank Wilson
Varry Shaffer
A. 8. Murphy
Guy D. Haymond
Master May Rau
C. A. Rau
Friedman Ttres
West Main Street
Sleighing Party Returns From Prantytown Trip
A pleasant sleighing party went out to Prantytown last night and returned via Trap Springs. The group included Misses Gertrude Gath Minnie Shoulte Agnes Shoulte Mifinie Mask Mamie Kernan Lim Barrett and Messrs Joe Gath Joe MAE Eddie Rauscher and Tom Berang.
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Prantytown
Gertrude Gath
Minnie Shoulte
Agnes Shoulte
Mifinie Mask
Mamie Kernan
Lim Barrett
Joe Gath
Joe Mae
Eddie Rauscher
Tom Berang
Millionaire Spencer Trask Dies In Train Wreck
New York banker Spencer Trask head of Spencer Trask & Co. was killed when the Montreal express was struck by a southbound freight near Croton 34 miles from New York. Two porters injured. Officials blame freight crew negligence. Trask family has suffered multiple misfortunes including four children dying in a week and loss of an eye after a Boston auto crash. He split time between New York business and Saratoga estate with 200 acres and a lake.
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New York
Spencer Trask
Spencer, Trask & Co
Montreal Express
New York Central
Croton
James E. Bell
Leiglo Jackson
Ossining
Saratoga
Fire Briefly Strikes Kitchen on West Main Street
A slight blaze occurred in the kitchen of the Conlehan Trouse on West Main Street last night. The fire department was summoned and extinguished the flames that spread from beneath the stove to the floor.
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Conlehan
West Main Street
City Fire Department
Fla
Why One West Virginia Girl Gets An Annual Pass
Bluefield January 1 1709 samiat passes issued by Norfolk West ten division included Tillie Nunn wife of Bert Nunn South Bluefield At eighteen prevented a possible wreck by signaling a rapidly approaching train near Norton The engineer and fireman saved the train and passengers raised 200 among them for the young heroine The railroad awarded her an annual pass good across the system each year in acknowledgment of her forethought and deed
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Bluefield
Pocahontas
Norfolk & Westten
Norton
Orchestra at Clarksbury Assembly Ball Delights Guests
Vincent's orchestra furnished the music for the annual Assembly Club ball held last night in the Waldo Hotel, delivering class nature entertainment and setting a refined tone for the event.
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Assembly Club
Waldo Hotel
Bere
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Western Canada and Virginia Pen Tern To Be Revised
Fragmented text appears to refer to Western Canada and Virginia Pen tern with references to dates and officials. The readable portions mention possible preprovocation and relief, with scattered figures like 109 and 68. No coherent event or outcome is established.
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Ian Uovarwt
Wade Arent
Death of Well Known Citizen Thomas B St Clair
The Daily Sentinel reports the death of Thomas B St Clair at age eighty in Harrison county. A longtime Taylor county farmer, he lived with his children after his wife died two years ago. Funeral is set for Simp gon at 11 oclock Sunday morning with Rev P H Murray of the Baptist church officiating.
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Daily Sentinel
the Sentinel
Thomas B. St. Clair
Loretta Findley
Harrison County
Taylor County
C. P. Bartlett
Arley
Wheeling
Jas. Williams
Albany
Inds
Simpgon
P. H. Murray
The
Baptist’ Church
Pleasant Watch Meeting at Andrews M E Church
Pleasant Watch Meeting and service at Andrews M E church drew a large crowd of members and visitors. The Epworth League offered a fine program of music and recitations while the Mission Study Class showcased Chinese curios collected by missionaries. Tea puffed rice wafers were served and N F Kendall spoke on Chinatown. Rev J W Engle led a devotional service and the New Year was welcomed with blessings and benediction as bells rang in 1910.
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N. F. Kendall
Chinatown
San Francisco
New York
Kendall
J. W. Engle
National Bank Holds Banquet At Graf ton House
The officers and board members of the First National Bank held a noon banquet in the Graf ton House dining room. Manager Murray provided an excellent repast for the finance men. President L Mallonee, long associated with banks, delivered an address and the event was enjoyed by all.
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First National Bank
Grafton House
Murray
L. Mallonee
Confession of Ray Lamphere Reported in La Porte
La Porte Indiana State's Attorney Smith said he would seek the Lamphere confession to Rev Dr Schell as Lamphere died in Michigan City prison of tuberculosis. Lamphere's body was brought to La Porte for a private funeral likely Monday, amid hopes the confession would clear up the Lampheres case.
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Laporte
Ind
Smith
Ray Lamphere
Gunness
Michigan City
Lamphere
8. A. Schell
la Porte
Woman's Club Hosts New Year Party at Mamie Pracht Home
Mrs Mamie Walters Pracht entertained the Indies of the Woman s Music Club at her West Side residence to welcome the New Year with tasteful decorations and a pleasant reception that marked one of the old year s best evenings. Miss Dollie Wilmoth left for Fairmont to visit friends. Miss Minnie Rinewald a former Central school teacher now with Elkins faculty is visiting Mrs John Nuzum after holidays at Ripley. Miss Leota Grifith hosted a watch party on Thayer street with several friends and a lively send off to the year. Guests included Joe Iuley Clarence Rauscher James Guth Joe Hus sion Anna and Elizabeth Kenny May Coles and Frankie Himmler. Dr Cook and Zelaya may contribute brief thoughts for publication as the year ends.
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Mamie Walters Pracht
Woman's Music Club
West Side
Pracht
Dollie Wilmoth
Fairmont
Minnie Rinewald
Elkins School
Msr
John Nuzum
Ripley
Elkins
Leota Grifith
Thayr Street
Joe Iuley
Clarence Rauscher
James Guth
Joe Hussion
Anna
Elizabeth Kenny
May Coles
Frankie Himmler
Hello Girls Gin Ride Gives Livery Outing by John Roe
The Consolidated Telephone Hello Girls enjoyed a pleasant outing last evening arranged by John L. Roe of Roe & Means Livery. A fine team and sled carried the party around Pruntytown and Trap Springs, with Miss Lucy Wilmoth Sadie Hussion Lena Hedlager Della Dudley and guests present. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Ed Dudley. The group expressed gratitude for the kindness. Saturday evening George Washington Poe assisted in election and installation of new Woodmen of the World officers at Tunnelton. The camp reopened with renewed energy under J. W. Gibson C H Watkins George H Shell George H Kercheval H S Huber W H Plain Dr B S Rankin Guy M Bonafield J M Herndon and S W Shahan managing committee.
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John Roe
ROE & Means Livery
Consolidated Telephone
John L. Roe
Roe & Means
Roe
Pruntytown
Trap Springs
Lucy Wilmoth
Saddie Hussion
Lena Hedlager
Della Dudley
Ed. Dudley
Mr. Roe
George Washington Poe
Grafton
Tunnnelton
Poe
Woodcraft
Tunnelton
J. W. Gibson
Counsul Command
C. H. Watkins
George H. Shell
George H. Kercheval
H. S. Huber
W. H. Plain
W. M. Uphole
B.S. Rankin
Guy M Bonafield
J. M. Herndon
Lady's Pluck Foils Burglary Attempt Near Webster
An attempted burglary at the home of C. T. Bartlett near Webster Thursday was thwarted by Mrs. Bartlett who telephoned a neighbor and fired a revolver through the transom, causing the would be burglar to flee. The woman is praised for her calm defense and quick actions.
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C.T. Bartlett
Webster
Barlett
M. Bartlett
Bankers and Banquet at Grafton Banking and Trust Annual Meeting
The auditing committee including A. B. Corder president Charles F. Monroe and G. Lee Reynolds found the bank in a satisfactory condition and recommended a 3 percent semi annual dividend. After the meeting officials enjoyed a banquet at the Wilkinson residence with Cashier H. W. Chad duck C. W. Steele and Guy E. Williams present. Remains Brought Home of Fred Rinker from Masgilon Ohio were returned for funeral at Wesley Chapel Sunday at 2. Interment will be in the local cemetery under J. A. McCabe. Dr Cook described as a gentlemanly fabricator despite controversy.
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Th Grafton Banking and Trust Company
Messrs
A. B. Corder
Charles F. Monroe
G. Lee Reynolds
H. W. Chadduck
C. W. Steele
Guy E. Williams
A. J. Wilkinson
Fred Rinker
Masgilon
I. M. Rinker
Knottsville
Ohio
Chas. Fox
Pox
Wesley Chapel
Snder
J. A. McCabe
Lye Stewed Peaches Spark Pure Food Debate
The pure food agitation on benzoate of soda shifts to lye with peaches. Canneries often use caustic soda to peel fruit, sacrificing flavor and safety. Consumers cannot tell from labels and must rely on taste. ripe fruit cannot be treated this way. If peaches taste flat and soapy, it indicates lye processing. Congress may decide on a specific law.
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Department of Agriculture
Congress
Jena
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