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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1907

Page

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Governor Dawson Hopes Legislature Acts On Tax Laws

Charleston W V Jan 9 Governor Dawson hopes the current legislature session will revise state tax laws, strengthen the tax administration, and cut state levies. He advocates amendments to fix omissions, with bills for a railroad commission gas regulation primary elections and a thorough election law revision. He also supports a two cent railroad fare and other needed measures.

Dawson Charleston W. Va

Way It Happened to Newspapers and Court News in 1907

A scrambled note details how various papers and towns like Wheeling Charleston Morgantown and Romney Review routed a telegram via multiple outlets. It also logs court actions including road superintendent appointments for Pike and precinct roads, bridge reports, constable replacements, infirmary physician hire, and bridge work payments for 1907 with names, districts, and sums.

Wheeling Telegraph Hantington Charleston Parkersburg State Journal Fairmont Clarksburg Hantington Dispatch Burnaville Enterprise Huntington Grafton Mannington Mountain Echo Walter N. W. Pike Preston County Thornton Bridge George W. Giles Pleasant Valley School House A. Y. McElroy Bridgeport Pike Creed Carrothera Pikes Rnesel J. McCartney Knottaville Moroes Boothscreek Beverly Pike Marion County Pruntytown

Porter Preaches On Opportunity In First Sermon

Rev Porter preached his first sermon at the Baptist church to a large crowd last night. The theme was Opportunity and he urged that the home church and world offer chances to be somebody and do something. He urged living religion daily and invited churchgoers to welcome others and storm the foe, promising God cannot recall a lost opportunity. Dr Porter announced the next sermon would be Fools and Failures and expected another large gathering.

de. J., Porter Baptist Church Saverage Iquit

Cab Service Ad Promises Wide Availability in City

Sam announces readiness to fulfill all orders for stab services in the city, touting an up-to-date advertisement and offerings. Cor Brothers Livery Stable lists two phone numbers and promotes interesting deals, urging readers to read the ad today to learn what is offered.

Sam Corrothers Livery Stable

Preparatory Services at St Pauls Lutheran Church

Preparatory services to the Holy Communion will be held at St Pauls Lutheran Church Friday evening at 7 30 oclock. Pastor A F Richardson urges full membership attendance. See Jollifes ad on the last page of today's Sentinel.

Charleston W. Va United States Senate House Senate St.’ Paul's Luther Anchurch A F. Richardson Jollife Sentinel

Inconvenient Train Arrangements

The Sentinel reports a recent incident highlighting misconnected evening trains between here and Elkins and Belington. A family arriving with a deceased relative could not connect with the B and O train, forcing them to wait in Belington with the body, while plans had been made for a reception in Mosteville near Philippi.

the Sentinel Here Elkins Belington Eskine West Virginia Central Beington W. V. Central Mosteville Philippi

Death of Mr Martin Flanagan Today

Telegram from New Castle Pa announces the death of Martin Flanagan aged about 32, son of Ann Flanagan of St John Street. He leaves a mother, one brother Luke T Flanagan, and three sisters Sarah, Mery, and Anna. Burial will be in Grafton after a funeral at St Augustine's Catholic Church on Saturday.

New Cartle Martin Flanagan Ann Flanagan St. John Street Luke Flanagan Luke T Flanagan Parkersburg Sarah Flanagan Atlantic Tea Company Mise Mery Flanagan Washington, DC Mise Anna Flanagan Newark Ohio Grafton Pennsylvania B &O New Castle St John Street St. Augustine's Catholic Church

Opera House bills boost Brinkman show with new acts

Fred E Wright presents The Beauty Doctor at Brinkman Opera House tonight with a large company on tour. The satire on beauty culture features fresh faces, new ensembles, and memorable musical numbers amid comic mishaps as old bachelors seek youth and glamour.

Fred E Wright Brinkman Opera House Old Maida

Woodmen of the World elects new officers in Brinkman

Grafton Camp No. 4 Woodmen of the World held a regular meeting in Brinkman block last evening. Newly elected officers were installed except for Lottie W. Brown who is ill with typhoid fever. A surprise party by White Rose Circle Auxiliary followed, with a large turnout, baskets, ice cream, and refreshments.

Grafton Camp No. 4 Woodmen of the World Brinkman Block Lottie W. Brown Firat Ward White Rose Circle Geo. W. Poe Geo

Dad Yaste Opens New Latrobe Street Restaurant

Dad Yaste, famed caterer, ends link with Latrobe street hotel and starts serving meals in Jerrett building room once used by Justice Lilly. Son John joins in the new venture and locals are urged to call for a good meal. Also notes a surprise party for Earl Cornwell with friends and a local sale ad push.

Dad” Yaste Latrobe Street John|s Jerrett Justice Lilly

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W Va R. F. Kidd Gilmer County Secretary of the State Joseph McDermott Jake Fisher Braxton McDermott Fieber John T Harris Will E. Long Tyler County B Gough Taylor French Haye Shaw Gilmer Kidd James A. Seaman Seaman J. Tapping Kanawha H. L. Worden Tucker William Edwarde Wood John Capello Summers H.W Starcher Calhoun D. F. Moorer Jefferson J D. Porter A. Hood Phillips First Ward Brinkman Hall Brinkman’s Hall John Selvey B. A. Sturme Flemington Martin Whitebair Fetterman Annon T. Brown South Grafton Bridge Canton Bridge Co Canton C. F. Johnson Eldora Sapp J. W. Yates W. L. Holden John H. Dean Dean John W. McClung Frank Bennett Bradiey Rev. Porter Browning-Hamilton Myron Brown Mies Amber Pam K. Blaney & Co Florence Poe & Co Tolliffe Dad Yaste Earl Cornwell Missesso Molotosh Edith Hamilton Emma Reese Blanche Brumbaugh Mayme Flower Della Hoff Susie Martin Perio Maderni Eaphena Martin Ethel Hoff -Messim Owar Hff Dorsey Breedlove George Grow Chas, Morgan Howard White Victor Foote Joseph Martin Harry Foo Fred Morgan William Scot Clarence Stattier Charles Earl Comewell Jolliffe Yong Tral Fountale Itza Ernest L. Love & Company Miagonic Timpla Main ST
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