Peruna Tonic Endorsed for Colds and Coughs in Ohio Ads
Local ads quote users from Columbus Ohio and Richmond Virginia praising Peruna Tonic as a cure for coughs colds and catarrh. Testimonials claim relief from throat and lung symptoms after multiple bottles with endorsements to use photo and publish testimonials. Also notes Peruna tablets available for those who object to liquids.
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Joseph Hall Chase
Peruns Drag Co
Columbus
Ohio
A. Happy
Hardin, Ray Co
Peruna
Li Qlifford Figg, Jr
Marshall
Richmond
Itaeon
Grafton Weekly Sentinel Established in March 1870
The Grafton Weekly Sentinel archives indicate its establishment in March 1870, marking the inception of the publication. Details about founders or initial circulation are not provided in the readable text.
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Grafton Weekly Sentinel
The Pace That Kills And The Chicago Divorce Sprint
A Chicago woman’s ten day path from wedding to divorce is narrated with rapid events. Days include quarrels, alleged cruel treatment, hospital stay, rings taken, unpaid bills, and a suit for separate maintenance. The piece aligns melodrama with a brisk news tone and notes a rumored oyster shell trust and odd local quips.
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Chicago
Solomon Grundy
Eleanor Glynn
West Virginia ad fee reform urged by newspapers
The Clarksburg Telegram urges WV to require advance payment for legal newspaper ads. It argues the service is legally compelled and should be guaranteed by statute, noting most states already have such laws and newspapers should not wait years for their fees.
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West Virginia
Clarksburg
Grafton Board of Trade Plans Washington Trip
At a Grafton Board of Trade meeting a representative committee of business and professional people was formed to travel to Washington to urge enlarging the proposed federal building plans and securing a larger Congress appropriation. President Chadduck named the committee and a date in May was set for the trip.
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Grafton Board of Trade
Washington
Grafton
Post Fee Department
Congress
Chadduck
Board of Trade
H.W Chadduck
Federal
Postal Service
The
Sentinel
Love
Ira E. Robinson
John Homer Holt
L. L. Lo
W. Scott Meredith
Fairmont
A. R Warden
Postofice Department
Wabbard Enters Senate Race Against Hubbard and Scott
The West Virginia political scene heats up as Rep William P Wabbard announces a bid for the U S Senate. He faces strong challenges from Senator Scott and rival Hubbard, each backed by broad followings and deep party machinery in a race expected to be tightly fought.
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Wabbard
Senate
William P. Wabbard
United States Senate
Hubbard
U. S
Ship
Hebbard
West Virginia
Mr. Hubbard
Scott
U In
Grafton Hospital urgently needs organized support
The city faces a critical moment to sustain Grafton City Hospital. Dr Powell fought to keep it public but a broader company effort is needed to rally local interest and ensure the hospital’s future, following a national pattern of hospital endowment and charitable backing. We cannot afford its loss.
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Stnck
Grafton City Hospital
Grafton
Powell
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Grafton Hospital
Rumored railroad extension faces West Virginia blocks
The report questions a possible extension of the M K railroad from Rowlesburg to Telington, suggesting the B and N system may hold the M and K segments. It claims K bottling limits progress to Rowlesburg, with potential B O influence and Pennsylvania moves seen to curb West Virginia railroad competition.
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Rowlesburg
Telington
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Fairmont Weat Virginian notes readiness to speak on subject
The Fairmont Weat Virginian reports a statement inviting confirmation of readiness to address the topic. It indicates a pause for an answer before proceeding. The piece highlights anticipation and the formal step of awaiting a response.
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Fairmont
Buckhannon Line to Rival New York Central Route
Baltimore announces a Buckhannon and Northern Railroad will be built like the New York Central. Prominent railroad men back the plan, with Grafton seen as a future competing hub. A new depot and terminal for the Baltimore and Ohio could crown Grafton as the region’s king railroad city.
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Baltimore
Buckhannon & Northern Railroad
New York Central
Ike Grafton
Buckhannon
Associated Press
Grafton
West Virginia
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Dixie Extra Exra Extra Johnson Ketchell Fight At Dixie
Graf ton readers are invited to a special showing at the Dixie Theater featuring twelve reels of the Johnson Ketchel fight, three reels per showing for a total of 45 minutes. James J Jefferyn proclaims the footage the most detailed and lifelike yet. admission is 1 cent and the event runs Saturday January 22 with emphasis on family attendance and Johnsons chances against Jeffery next July.
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Johnson Ketchell
Dixie Theatr
James J. Jefferyn
Johnson
Jefferys
Grafton
Fight Over Mineral Land On Spokane Indian Reservation
Spokane Washington January 18 conflict arises over rights to locate mineral claims on the Spokane Indian reservation 25 miles northwest of Spokane. Captain John McA Webster superintendent of the reserves instructs removal of mineral trespassers while Senator Wesley L Jones says mining laws do not prevent prospecting on the rotted leads. The reservation offers rich veins of gray copper silver tungsten and other minerals but officials delay location and development of properties limiting potential regional wealth.
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Spokane
Wash
John McA. Webster
United States
Wesley L. Jones
Washington
L. K
Hutson Out on $7000 Bond in Embezzlement Case
Charleston reports Col. Alex S. Hutson, convicted by Kana wha intermediate court in 1905 for embezzling funds, released on a $7,000 bond by Judge Burdette. Roach and Robins named as hendemen. A new trial petition is set for Thursday before Judge Burdette. Judge Black had sentenced Hutson to five years in the penitentiary.
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Charleston
Col
Alex S. Hutson
Kanawha
Burdette
Circuit Court
M. T. Roach
J. BE. Robins
Black
Hutson
Matrimonial Manifold Plans a Fateful Wed Lock
Andrew C. Ewing recounts a narrative about Joby Auchincloss Helen Englander and John Auchincloss who agree to a marriage arrangement devised to avoid a bad match The plan calls for the couple to wed with no prior meeting and for the bride to depart a month later The ceremony occurs with mixed calm and tension as the couple navigate the contract and its aftermath ending with an unexpected wedding trip plan and a tease of curiosity about news.
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Andrew C. Ewing
American Press Association
Joby Auchincloss
Helen Englander
Ruebincioss
Miss Waglander
John Auchincloss
John
Miss Englander
Helen
Li John
Wrife
Sife
Board of Trade Plans Big Capitol Committee Visit
Washington dispatch reports renewed House and Senate focus on the Ballinger Pinchot controversy. Rep Hitchcock accuses Interior funds of paying Secretary Ballinger nephew travel and furniture costs, prompting subpoenas for Ballinger Dennett and others. Affidavit details lavish expenditures, manipulated salaries, and a Seattle return by Jack Ballinger.
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Washington
Ballinger- Pinchett
Congress
Ballinger
Representative Hitchcock
Nebraska
Senate
House
Hitchcock
Interior Department
House Committee On
Balinger
Dennett
General Land Office
Scharwz
Jong Telegraph Billg
Wright
Jack Ballinger
Jack Balinger
Land Office
Seattle
Treasury
Four Prisoners Escape From Kanawha County Jail
Four prisoners fled the Kanawha county jail at 6 p.m. by filing bars with a large pocket knife. The escapees were Ed Blossfield Clyde Pierce Roy Parsons and John Truslow. Truslow was en route to the reform school. Hanas was later captured at his home. Parsons, who helped Truslow rob a store, faced one year at the penitentiary. Blossfield Pierce and Parsons remained at large with short sentences left.
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Charleston
W. Va
Kanawha County
Blossfield
Clyde Pierce
Roy Parsons
John Trusiow
Trusiow
Reform School
Hanas
Parsons
Truslow
Blossfield, Pierce
Committee to Seek Bigger Federal Building for Grafton
The Grafton Board of Trade appointed a large committee of business and professional leaders to travel to Washington. They will press for larger plans and an expanded federal building, citing central location and heavy mail volume. Standing committees for 1916 were named, detailing officers and directors across Trade, Advertising, Membership, and Transportation.
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Grafton
Board of Trade
W. Chadduck
C. R Durbin
B. Z. Holverstoot
Wm. Morgan
O. J. Fleming
T. B. Joyce
B. F. Poe
W. R. Williams
Clyde A. Sole
John T. McGraw
H. W. Chadduck
W. L. Browing
H. M. Murray
S. J. Walters
C. R. Durbin
G. L. Jolliffe
L. L. Loar
B. Z. Holverston
H. C. Compton
T. 8. Joyce
L. Mambourg
Sweet Melody Flour Deed Details Deferred Payment
The record notes deferred purchase money secured by a vendor's lien retained by Special Commissioner Howard H. Holt. Bond and security filed as required by the decree. M. D. Allender, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Taylor County.
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Howard H. Holt
M. D. Allender
Circuit Court
Taylor County
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T. E .Joyce
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