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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1910
Page
2
Man named William Shaw lost his life after being struck by a train on the sixth of August, knocked into the valley river and killed instantly according to local reports. The incident occurred near the river bend, with emergency crews arriving promptly, and investigators awaiting further details.
The city mourns Willam Shaw a longtime south side resident of Grafton who died around 9 00 this morning after being hit by a B and O passenger train while walking along the Grafton and Belington line He was about 76 born in Scotland came to Maryland as a child and later moved to Grafton with his wife Milas Sarah Conrad He leaves a large family including sons Craw ford Robert Dan Tom Will Ed and a daughter Mrs John Britt Funeral arrangements will be announced by McCabe Undertaking Co and published in the Sentinel Monday evening The community extends condolences to the bereaved family
This morning residents of Grafton woke to a heavy snowfall that vastly improved over recent miserable weather. The fresh snow covers streets and rooftops, creating a quiet winter scene as the town begins to assess any travel impact.
January 22 report from Chicago notes a growing anti price boycott moving from Cleveland to Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska and Michigan. Eastern states Pennsylvania Connecticut and Delaware join weaker protests while Ohio remains strong. Canton adopts no meat resolution and petitions circulate in Columbus and Toledo with Akron and other cities affected.
Reed says Hubbard's candidacy for the United States Senate to replace Senator Scott will not threaten the Republican party in the state. He believes any victorious senator will be a Republican and that the next legislature will remain Republican, regardless of the number of candidates.
The Daily Sentinel reports a well received concert and literary program at First Presbyterian Church last evening. Christian Endeavor Society organized the event with local musical and literary participants delivering a lengthy, polished program to a large audience.
Marshall, assistant district attorney H Roy Waugh of the Northern District, after a telephone talk with Senators Elkins and Scott, wired the department of justice urging the appointment of John Marshall of Parkernburg as assistant district attorney.
Blueville residents report illnesses including lagrippe and pneumonia among children. Social visits span Grafton and Irondale Furnace with mentions of box supper at Keener School House to fund a library. A note expresses support for the Grafton High School bond issue.
The Golden wedding celebration of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Kenny will be held at Piedmont next Tuesday with a solemn high Mass at St. Peter's church Westernport led by Rev. Father T B Kenny of Baltimore. A luncheon at one and a reception in the evening will follow at the Kenny House with relatives and many friends from Grafton Baltimore and other cities attending.
Robert Gravely, once acquitted, then convicted for the Bud Lilly murder, faced a new trial after the West Virginia Supreme Court granted one. After a day out, the jury returned an acquittal again, ending the case.
The Epworth League stage program at St Pauls M E church West Side pleased a large audience. Washington reports the justice department will prosecute the beef trust, with Chicago grand jury proceedings likely to begin next week. Major firms named include Swift Morris Armour, connected to National Packing.
A Canadian Pacific Soo branch train derailed near Espanola on Friday, plunging into the Spanish River. Reports say 48 dead and 92 injured, with cars submerged and many bodies unrecovered. Officials blame a broken rail. the Montreal to Milwaukee service was halted.
The plant of the Grafton Daily Republican, suspended about three weeks ago, will be sold again to satisfy a judgment. Sheriff O A Hefner will conduct the sale on February 2 to satisfy Clarence G Sperry of Clarksburg who obtained the judgment against the plant.
Mise Agnes Gocke hosted the St. Augustine's school class of 1910 at her West Main street home entertaining with music and whist. Refreshments were served. C. R. Post, manager of the Owl Cafe in Clarksburg, visited the city as a guest of relatives and friends. Sweet melody flour.
The revival at the First United Brethren church on the West Side drew a record crowd last evening. Services will continue all next week due to strong interest. Rev. B H Waters, the pastor, foresees further good results from the successful revival. The entertainment committee thanks attendees for the well arranged program and the congregation for a pleasant evening.
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