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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1910

Page

4

Peruna praised by users for chronic catarrh relief

A jumble of testimonials extols Peruna as a cure for chronic catarrh of the stomach and bowels with improved sleep and reduced pain. Subjects from Missouri, Illinois, and Michigan report coughs easing, better appetite, and greater daily activity after using various quantities of Peruna, noting overall health gains and endorsement of the remedy.

Gremimothere Creadistiy Mre F. E. Little W. C. HempsBill Louisville

Bond for new Grafton high school approved

The Board of Education approved an order favoring the submission of a $110,000 bond issue to finance a new high school and other school improvements. Voter support was not secured at the special election, but it is hoped the spring election will yield a clear majority. A broader call to clean up railroad matters in northern West Virginia is urged, with emphasis on transparency and progress.

Board of Education Bana Grafton West Virginia Buckhannon Northern Line Belington Upshur Barbour, Taylor, Marion Mononeslia Pennsylvania FR & C Fairmont Mont West Virginian Pennsylvania Railroad Maryland Lakes Pennsylvania Railroad Company Tygart Valley Arkets Congress

Senator Elkins On Higher Cost Of Living

Senator Elkins of West Virginia head of the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee urges a Senate select committee inquiry into rising prices and the cause of the cost of living. He cites trusts tariffs and gold flows as factors and calls for an unbiased, thorough investigation to illuminate the problem for Congress and the public.

Elking West Virginia Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Senate Hikins Congress Elkins Europe Fim House Capitol Washington Times

Old Age Wisdom From Gaid Cicero

A fragmentary reminiscence quotes Gaid Cicero on old age as a blessed stage with a defined limit to youth and a higher spirit, noting life continues well while duties are followed and death is faced with calm. A unrelated anecdote follows about a man who gates his.

Sge Steubenville Columbus Nebraska Ying Pittsburg Gaid Cicero Fife

Anti Cigarette Campaign Touted as Health Measure

The article argues that no law can fully curb tobacco use but a crudely managed prohibition would reduce cigarette consumption. It urges education campaigns to expose health harms and suggests adopting strategies like the Anti-Tuberculosis league to gain success against cigarettes.

Anti-Tuberculosis League

Independent press debate and railroad woes in Grafton

A column argues about the community’s press history and challenges to establish an independent newspaper. It cites the Sentinel’s strong standing, the failed Republican venture, and the cost of running a daily paper while urging Congress to address Pennsylvania railroad influence affecting West Virginia coal regions.

Busineses Grafton Sentinel Sentinel

Bob White quail a boon to farms and community

The Wheeling Intelligencer cites Mr. Wilson praising the American quail for destroying crop pests. Readers are urged to feed coveys through winter, building simple refuges with grain and straw. Local notes mention trials, visits, and ongoing coal province activity.

Social visits and local arrivals in Blueville and surrounding areas

Blueville residents and guests are noted in a series of local calls and visits. Lottie Henderson of Grafton called on her aunt Mrs. Chas Cassell. Alberta Wade visited her grandparents Mr. and Mrs John Cassell. Floyd Summers of McConkey made a business call. Lester Lee, formerly of Grafton and now in Youngstown, Ohio, called on friends. Agnes Leichenburg of Wheeling visited her friend Mrs Emil Kinsey. Mrs Barnes and Miss Mary Hudson of Grafton were guests of Mrs A L Blue. Mrs Clarence Bloom of Baltimore visited her grandmother Mrs Catherine Witteman and later went to Erie W Va to see cousin John Wagner. H R Johnson took several days off for rest. John Wittman and guests Mrs Lana Bre of Virginia were visiting relatives here Wednesday.

Lottie Henderson Grafton Chas. Cassell Alberta Wade John Cassell Floyd Summers McConkey Lester Lee Youngstown Ohio Agnes Leichenburg Wheeling Emil Kinsey Barnes Mary Hudson A. L. Blue Clarence Bloom Baltimore Catherine Witteman John Wagner

Plea for Rob Whitt From Pittsburg Gazette Times

Erasmus Wilson known as the Quiet Observer makes an earnest plea for help for Bob White amid the present cold snap. The editorial urges community aid and support for the vulnerable and displaced during severe winter conditions.

Rob Whitt Erasmus Wilson Quiet Observer The Pittsburg Gazette- Times Bob White Saye

Warm weather cheers Wickwire community

The Wickwire community reports improving health and pleasant times as the Tygart Valley river overflowed and froze, offering enjoyable skating for youths. Evangelist Jas. B. Robinson of the Church of Christ is leading a Bible reading, welcomed as a valued citizen and speaker. A troubling incident occurred at Coffman station last Friday when J W Miller punished his daughter Minnie by choking, noted by her brother Gilbert. a state warrant was issued for Miller and served by a Gratton constable Tuesday morning.

Tygart’s Jas. B. Robinson Church of Christ Coffman Station J. W. Miller Minnie

Knottsville News: Epworth League Revival and Local Happenings

The Knottsville Epworth League is revived with Sunday evening services at the church and a rally next Sunday inviting all members and friends. Preston Grange No 302 met at the Pines last Saturday, conferring first and second degrees on Mise Mattie Swisher. The Grange will be hosted next Saturday evening by Mr and Mrs A B Bhroyer. A library movement committee reports progress with several books purchased and ready once regulations are finished, with help promised from prominent state figures. Local residents ill or visiting include Mr and Mrs R B Houser and daughter Ocean, Mr and Mrs Alonzo Cleavenger of Parkersburg, and Mr Absolom Knotts nearing recovery. Mrs John Shroyer is very ill. Nathan Wilson of Caddell and sister Mrs Harter Stout of Bridgeport are visiting relatives here, with Albert and Carl Wilson spending Sunday at Webster. Miss Rosaline Allender of Oak Grove Farm suffers throat trouble.

Knottsville Epworth League Preston Grange No. 302 the Pines Mise Mattie Swisher Grange A. B. Bhroy Houser Ocean Alonzo Cleavenger Parkersburg Wyatt Absolom Knotts John Shroyer Nathan Wilson Caddell Aieter Harter Stout Bridgeport Albert Carl Wilson Webster Rosaline Allender Oask Grove Farm

Venerable Lady Dies After Illness at 78 in Morgantown

Mrs. Elizabeth Boise formerly of Grafton Massachusetts and late of Morgantown died last evening at 78. She was born in Grafton and lived at the Coulehan House before moving to Morgantown with her son B A Boise. Remains to be brought to Grafton for interment in Catholic cemetery under John A McCabe. The note of a high cost of living inquiry spreading to state legislatures appears.

Elizabeth Boise Grafton Morgantown B. A. Boise Mise Leonard Henry Leonard First Ward

Judicial Sale Continued From Page Five

The notice describes a judicial sale continuing from page five. It mentions deferred purchase money secured by a vendor's lien, retained by the special commissioner Howard Bolt. The commissioner's report and the deed under the court order are referenced, with M D Allender as Clerk of the Circuit Court of Tarler County.

Howard Bolt M. D. Allender Circett Court Tarler ‘County

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