Hot Weather Ties Constipation to Dehydration
A health note explains that hot weather dries the body, drawing fluids from the bowels and causing constipation. It advocates mild bowel stimulants and a tonic, praising Peruna as a remedy that increases appetite, strengthens nerves, and gently eases bowel movement without laxatives. A Columbus, Ohio letter supports Peruna curing chronic constipation.
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Fulda
William Eckert
North
Eighteenth St
Columbus
Ohio
Grafton Weekly Sentinel Annual Subscription Rate
The Grafton Weekly Sentinel announces a four dollar per year advance subscription price for the upcoming year with details on renewal and delivery terms for readers.
The Riot Stirred Grafton Citizens to Condemn Violence
Thursday July 1 1909 commentary condemns the Saturday riot linked to machinist strike action in Grafton. The Sentinel denounces lawlessness by unions and sympathizers while noting shared blame with radical elements and stressing public sympathy and order. The piece defends workers yet denounces violent methods and calls for lawful conduct.
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Grafton
Sentinel
Supt
Williams
Rowland
Streetcar Strike Lessons From Philadelphia Leader Pratt
In Grafton observers note lawabiding citizens and better elements of unions and machinists support restraint during strikes. They cite Pratt in Philadelphia who won by ordering strict obedience to avoid violence. Violence by sympathizers was blamed on the strike, boosting public sympathy for the Carmen and ending with calls to end riot and fear of martial law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Philadelphia
Pratt
State reform school at Pruntytown may need more land
Charleston talks renewal of plans to move the reform school from Pruntytown citing costly buildings. The suggestion is to buy extensive farming land to keep the school self supporting. The Sentinel notes the central location and efficiency of Pruntytown and urges consolidating other state institutions there.
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State Reform School
Pruntytown
Charleston
Dawson
Salem
Sentinel
Grafton News Reflects Half Year Milestones
A six month review notes graduates entering the workforce, weddings thrilling local youth, and steady births with a low death rate. Supt H E Flesher is reappointed head of the state reform school at Pruntytown, with praise in the governor’s message. Mrs Lottie Brewer and son returned from Philadelphia. B F Sayer returns from Elking on business.
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Grafton
H. E. Flesher
State Reform School
Glassrock
Dawson
The
Sentinel
Flesher
Pruntytown
Lottie Brewer and Son
Philadelphia
B. F. Sayer
Elking
One Arrest Report After Saloon Night
William Watson, colored, was the only man arrested last night for drunkenness and appeared in Mayor Love's court this morning. The city predicted a full jail due to last night’s saloon closure, yet the crowd remained orderly and mostly focused on their own affairs.
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William Watson
Mayor Love
Elks Lodge Members Prepare for Grand Lodge Meeting
Several members of local Elks lodges plan to travel to Los Angeles this month for the Grand Lodge gathering. Senator B F Bailey will attend as state deputy, A E N Means represents the local lodge, and Engineer Albert Lucas has arranged the trip with additional members joining the party.
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Lodges of Elks
Los Angeles
Cal
Grand Lodge of the Elks
the Elks
B. F. Bailey
A. E. N. Means
Albert Lucas
Plucky eleven year old rescues girl at Atlantic City
Norma Conover daughter of John F. Conover saved twelve year old Ellen Fallen from a twenty foot deep water at Gardner's Yacht Basin. Ellen screamed and sank twice before Norma dived in and kept them afloat until James and Frank Allen hauled them into a boat. Women spectators praised Norma as her father teaches her to swim.
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Atlantic City
Norma Conover
John F. Conover
Ellen Fallen
Philadelphia
Ellen
Gardner
James
Frank Allen
Norma
Woodmen meeting highlights tuberculosis sanitarium progress
Parkersburg report from July 1 notes State Deputy J M Connelly returning from Colorado Springs where the Modern Woodmen of America held their state deputies meeting led by Head Consul A R Talbott. The Sanitarium at Colorado Springs will soon host four hundred tent cottages for members to receive free TB treatment, a unique effort by the order. Mias Marian Pugh left for Terra Alta for a several week visit.
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Parkersburg
J. M. Connelly
Woodmen of America
Colorado Springs
Colorado
United States
A. R. Talbott
Lincoln
Nebraska
Connelly
Reunion of Clo Soldiers and Taylor County Veterans Meet Here
Capt B F McVicker of Cecil circulated a petition in the city to raise funds for the Taylor County Veterans reunion to be held here in September. He noted generous contributions and anticipated a large attendance. McVicker departed this afternoon for Kingwood.
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B. F. McVicker
Cecil
Taylor County
Aged Prisoner LaCelle Dies in Morgantown Jail
Thomas LaCelle a 70 year old shoemaker died in Morgantown city jail the heat and liquor are believed to have caused his death He was arrested after mis crossing the B and O bridge and locked up An officer found him dead in his cell at 9 30 pm no inquest will be held
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Morgantown
Thomas LaCelle
LaCelle
Domestic worker leaps from second floor in jewelry theft escape
In Clarksburg on July 1 Wednesday morning Miss Simmert employed at N Baker's home jumped from the second story to escape after being accused of stealing jewelry valued at $2,000. She surrendered the valuables to officers and no prosecution followed.
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Clarksburg
Joke Ends in Murder in Atlanta Insurance Office
G Williams a 40 year old man is shot to death by D M Bain 68 in the Pru dential building in Atlanta after a quarrel over a prank involving a placard about Williams being at Milledgeville the site of the State Asylum for Insane Bain fired twice hitting Williams in the brain Charles Beardsley in the office was wounded in the arm while attempting to intervene prior disputes had existed between the men
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Atlanta
G. Willams
Donald M. Bain
Prudential
Wilams
Milledgeville
State Asylum For
Williams
Bain
Charles Beardsley
Bomb kills police agent in Tiflis with cherry basket
Marie Bakhtadze, widow of a former revolutionist turned police traitor, was killed by a bomb sent in a basket of cherries. Once a spy seeking revenge for her husband’s death, she had avoided leaving the police station for weeks before the blast.
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Tiflis
Russia
Marie Bakhtadze
Madame Bakhatadze
Stolen horse in Tyrconnell with reward offered
J D Frum reports a bright bay mare about seven years old missing from his pasture at Tyrconnell on the night of June 30 1909. The thief also took a saddle and bridle. A $25 reward is offered for the mare’s recovery and arrest of the thief, or $10 for return of the mare.
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Tyrconnell
Atd
Ltw
J.D. Frum
Beaten farmer in cruel torture case near Huntington
H P Cremans a wealthy farmer from Beech Fork was brought to a Huntington hospital after four to five men lashed him with hickory switches tied him and pulled out every hair from his beard with tweezers. The assault is linked to his efforts against a local gang.
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Huntington
W. Va
H. P. Cremans
Beech Fork
Creemans
FIELD MEET AND MARATHON AT CLARKSBURG JULY 5
Entries for the large field meet and Marathon at Clarksburg on July 5 under Al Martin are rapidly coming in. A bigger showing from Grafton is possible. Entry fee for the Marathon and other events is 25 cents via Clarksburg News. Also, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad plans ten extra Wheel ing division crews within ten days due to rising tonnage, per an official source.
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Clarksburg
al Martin
Grafton
Wheeling
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Baltimore
Senior Christian Endeavor Monthly Meeting At Church
The regular meeting of Co. E senior Christian Endeavor is set for tomorrow evening in the church lecture room. A social program is planned with acts by Mrs. A. A. Holt, Mrs. Warder Tutt, Miss Lillian Holt, Miss Hnda Wagner, Thomas Vance, Anna Kenny, and L. A. Smith, promising a pleasant time. All members and friends are urged to attend.
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A. A. Holt
Warder Tutt
Lillian Holt
Hnda Wagner
Thomas Vance
Anna Kenny
L. A. Smith
Durr to Open Pool Room in Elkins
Ed W. Durr of the Oak Cafe plans a Friday or Saturday opening for a pool room and cigar stand in the existing bar space. The operation will include two pool tables cigars cigarettes and soft drinks.
No decision in Johnson Ross heavyweight bout
In Pittsburg on July 1 Jack Johnson the negro heavyweight champion boxed Tony Ross of New Castle for six rounds to no decision. A large crowd witnessed a bout that was clearly in Johnsons favor from the opening bell.
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Johnson-Ross
Pittsburg
Jack Johnson
Tony Ross
New Castle
Johnson
Timmons Funeral Today
The funeral of George Timmons who died at his home near the old fair grounds Tuesday night was held this afternoon at S Pauls M E church on the West Side with interment in Bluemont cemetery.
Notice to Creditors of Mary Newton Deceased
Creditors of Mary Newton deceased must present claims for adjudication to G. W. Ford, Commissioner, at his office in Taylor County, by August 11. Witness M. D. Allender, Clerk, June 26, 1909.
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Mary Newton
Circuit Court
M. D. Allender
James W. Jacobs
Creditors of James W Jacobs urged to file claims
To the creditors of James W Jacobs deceased claims against the estate in the county must be filed on or before the 9th Witness M D Allender Clerk of 1909 D Allender Clerk 5-6t
Fairmont To Run Unlicensed Businesses Until Council Meets
In Fairmont West Virginia hotels restaurants and other licensed businesses will continue operating without licenses until the city council convenes and issues new licenses. The issue is expected to be decided tonight. Also report of a new lodge at Simpson and a fiduciary notice in Taylor County with probate accounts and guardianship matters set for settlement and review.
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Staurants
Fairmont
W. Va
Lcense
Notice to Creditors of Mary Jane Brown Deceased
To the creditors of Mary Jane Brown, deceased, claims against her estate must be presented for adjudication to C. C. Lawson, Commissioner, at his office in the county, on or before July 22. This notice is dated June 9, 26.
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William J. Brown
Guardian
Jas
H. A. Brown
Circuit Court
Taylor County
West Virginia
Grafton
Circuit Court of
Mary Jane Brown
C. C. Lawson
Chancery
Taylor
M. D. Allender
County Board of Review to Hear Property Assessments
Notice of a county Board of Review session opening July 3 1909 at the courthouse for up to twenty five days to hear taxpayer complaints on property assessments. The board may lower or raise values on motion or on its own initiative and finality follows adjournment. June 8 1909. Hayward Fleming, Clerk.
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Board of Review and Equalization
Hayward Fleming
Clerk County Court
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Grafton Weekly Sentinel
Pere Sentinel Publishing OO
Advanc
Peston
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y
Dr. Pierce
Disransary Meptcat Association
ELKS
Lodge of Elks
California
Plugky Little Rescuer
Mias Marian Pugh
Terra Alta
CLO
D. Allender
Simpson
Pocahontas Lodge
George Elder
Charles Riley
Jed W. Robinson
Elizabeth C. Robinson
Eugene Sommerville
Max Faber
J. Frank Wilson
Commissioner of Accounts
J. M. Ryan
Mary M. Ryan
Ison E. Williamson
John
Williamson
G. W. Ford
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