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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1909
Page
3
In Chad, Lilly Nameder was chosen mayor as a strong ticket led by a convention described as one of the largest held in the city in years. The event highlighted local politics and the result set the stage for upcoming city leadership.
A Citizens and Taxpayers convention in Grafton last evening nominated Charles R. Lilly for mayor and Henry John Pracht for city collector. A. J. Wilkinson won the first ward council nomination with Thomas F. Welch taking the third ward. The meeting endorsed sound business management and reasonable taxes while pledging nonpartisan city service.
The convention approved an amendment and moved swiftly through nominations for council positions in all wards. Wards One and Two saw nominees W P Withers N C Musgrove and A J Wilkinson, with Cole and other leaders profiled. The Board of Education race followed, Nominees Fleming Rector Fleming and Redinger were discussed, with final ballots naming Thayer Rector Fleming and Morgan Park plus bids for executive committee control.
Joseph Tobin, a 29 year old girs worker who fell through a railroad bridge crossing into the West Side, died Sunday at 1 PM from internal injuries and bruises. Funeral held at St Augustine's with Rev Father McElligott and interment in Catholic cemetery. Tobin had lived in Grafton six months. mourners included his mother and two brothers. Fraternal Order of Eagles and local glass workers attended.
Mrs. Mary E. Morris of the South Side was struck by a yard engine in the Grafton yards Saturday night near 10 o'clock while crossing the Grafton and Belington bridge. She was taken to Grafton City Hospital where doctors say her injuries, including cuts and bruises, are not serious and she is steadily improving.
The Daily Sentinel reports the Tygart Valley Glass Plant in the Beaumont addition reopened with a strong day shift of workers under open shop rules. Many city youths newly employed, no union workers present, and managers anticipate smooth operation as orders increase and night shifts remain suspended until business improves. A pleasant surprise party later honored Mr. Marion D Allender, Taylor County court clerk, at his West Main home with friends and a celebratory feast following his election victory.
A small home ceremony occurred at 6 pm last night at 606 Maple Avenue. Miss Lizzie Mazette Wolf became the bride of Cleon Allen Shroyer in the presence of close relatives. Rev. Dr. H. C. Howard officiated from Andrews M. E. church. The couple, both known locally, received warm congratulations afterward.
The First National Bank of Grafton will hold a shareholder meeting at the Banking House in Grafton West Virginia on Tuesday January 12 1969 from 1 to 2 PM for the election of a Board of Directors and other business as needed JAY FLEMING cashier December 9 1908 a8 4t
Gov J Franx Hanly delivered a lengthy temperance message to the Indiana Legislature urging repeal of local option laws and asserting alcohol fuels crime pauperism and social ills. He cites estimates tying alcoholism to pauperism charity cases insanity and crime.
Washington reports the House committee on postal expenditures began inspecting the 222 million dollar annual postal costs. The focus is the purchasing agent’s office where supplies were bought outside annual contracts, ranging from 26 cents to 2000 dollars. The acting purchasing agent has offered explanations for these purchases.
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