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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
5
Grafton Maccabee Lodge No 28 thanks supporters for pillow contest help and honors Mrs Blanche Smallwood and Mrs Billie Wells for extra efforts and funds raised. Mr W Miller held winning cushion number 488 presented to Hon William H Hearne of Ohto county.
Real estate pitches claim absolute safety and high returns. An agent touts investments in medium priced homes building lots and farms at low prices in Grafton West Virginia. The notice invites readers to visit the Bark Building address for opportunities.
St Petersburg January 28 The Douma reassembled after holiday to consider urgent relief for thousands of famine stricken peasants. It plans an additional appropriation beyond the 7 500 000 voted before recess to speed famine relief across twelve provinces. Reports from provinces say conditions worsen and central relief has faced abuses. The first Douma, convicted of treason for Viborg manifesto, faces final hearing with three months imprisonment per man and a ban from political activity.
Chicago January 23 Capitalists union leaders philanthropists and educators from many regions gather for a three day National Society for the Promotion of Industrial Education convention. Speakers include Elot Harvard James VanCleave Pratt Institute Henry S Pritchett and others as debate centers on expanding trade schools to outpace Japan and prepare workers for skilled crafts. An AF of L delegation supports the movement praising broader industrial and technical education to qualify applicants for advanced supervisory roles. Also offered for sale a 106 acre farm in Gratton WV with a remodeled seven room dwelling store blacksmith shop and other buildings priced at 5000.
A brief note advertises Love's Golden Dream with a special price offer this week. The short copy emphasizes a bargain by inviting readers to “GET ONE,” suggesting a limited time promotion for the item.
In Cumberland Maryland Allegany Academy defeated G H S 17 to 9 at West Side school hall in a hard fought basketball game. Captains George and Spiers led Allegany while Blaney starred for the visitors in Kim mell’s absence. Referee Deving and umpire J. Gerkin officiated as low scoring pushes and falls marked the match. The article also mentions a musical act at the Casino tonight.
In the District Court of the United States Northern District of West Virginia William Kehrer of Grafton is adjudged bankrupt January 16 1908. The first meeting of creditors is January 31 1908 at 10 oclock in the forenoon at O E Wyckoff law office Grafton WV to prove claims appoint a Trustee and examine the bankrupt. Dated January 20 1908 Referee in Bankruptcy C B Wyckoff Warder & Robinson attorneys. Also mentions a help-wanted cooking job at Court House and a band at the skating rink tonight and next week.
The Barnards, a popular musical group, present the third Y M C A entertainment at Brinkman's opera house tomorrow night. A strong turnout is expected and Robby Mack will perform The Monongah Mine Disaster at the Casino tonight. Also promoting Sweet Melody Flour and secondhand furniture at Farbers No 8 East Main. The New York World teams with Henry W Savage and Chappell Co for a Merry Widow waltz foldout in the Sunday World Magazine Jan 26. For sale or exchange a 125 acre farm near Graf ton W Va with house and barns, priced 2.50 with easy terms. R M Parrish.
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