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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1908

Page

2

Monument Unveiled for James W. Jacobs in Grafton

A large Woodmen of the World ceremony marked the unveiling of a monument to James W. Jacobs near his home in Fetterman district. Judge John Homer Holt delivered the oration as bands from Webster and Grafton played, and the procession included. the event highlighted the order’s past work caring for widows and orphans. Representatives from Webster joined the local camp for the procession and service.

Grafton Camp James W. Jacobs Fetterman District Grafton Odd Fellows Main Street Webster Brown Hall West Main Street Woodmen of the World Band Grafton Woodmen Webster Band Webster Woodmen East Main Street Jacobs Jacobs Home Woodmen William Mallonee E. Berlen Reese United Brethren Church George W. Lowther Charles Hanna John Homer Holt Judge Holt Mr. Jacobs Holt Main Mallonee Roscoe Bostey

Democratic National Committee names Bell temporary chair

Denver June 29 The Democratic National Committee selects Theodore E Bell of California as temporary chairman for the convention and Dell agrees to accept. Pri Woodson named temporary secretary with Edwin Sefton as assistant secretary, and other officers chosen. Debate over permanent chair deferred. Clergy to serve on opening day and delegates from the Philippine Islands have no voice. Bryan's nomination expected on first ballot. harmony urged.

Denver Colo Democratic National Committee Theodore E. Bell California Dahlman Bell Bryan Col. Johnson Texas Dell Pri Woodson Edwin Sefton Washington, D. C Col John I. Martin Missouri J. C. Finn Indiana N. Critchield Kentucky Eugene Sullivan Chicago National Committee Roger Sullivan Ilinois James J. Keane Wyoming Taggart Philippine Islands United States Committee On Permanent Organization Taft Roger C. Sullivan Illinois

WIPFWING THE REMAINS AND OHIO DELEGATES FURY

The New York World comments on allowing public access to a convention hall as a test of party policy and mocks the timing after a nominee. Ohio county politics center on W Scott Meredith's nomination for state senator and influence in the Republican campaign.

New York World anni-Bryan Denver W. H. Hearne Ohio County George W. Otto Onte County Hearne State Committee Ohio W. Scott Meredith Fairmont Senate Judge Meredith

Woman's Club and Vincent's Orchestra at Pruntytown Reform School

Graf ton group and Vincent's Orchestra visit Pruntytown Reform School for a Saturday evening concert. An elaborate dinner precedes performances by Misses Williams Byers White Dorsey Moran and others, with Mrs. Byers and Mrs. Moran soloists and choirs thrilling the audience. The event ends with an Arabian Chorus and lively encores.

Woman's Music Club Graf_ton Vincent's Reform School Pruntytown H. E. Flesher Ladies of the Woman's Club Fetterman Vincent Vienna Misses Rose Flanne Frances Williams Helen Stroh Myrtle White Kate Pilson Louise Byers Miss Williams Byers Mary Maryland Bessie Magill Ed. Duffy B. P. Clark W. C. Byers Woman's Club James &. Moran

Eye Arrow Accident Hurts Boy Near Custer Home

Mr B I Carter took his family east of town to Mr Custer s home for a Sunday visit. Arthur Carter, six, played with Custer s child and was hit in the eye corner by an arrow during a bow and arrow game. Doctors doubt if eyesight can be saved though the arrow did not strike the eyeball. Friends wish a speedy recovery.

Gail Sturm Pearl McDaniel Mesrs Absalom Knotts Mr. Johnson Meadowville Guy Howe Knotts Fred Swisher Ralph Baingerlae Goff Shroyer Arthur Ralph Thomas John Sturm Einest McDaniel Guy Means Knottsville Epworth League Daily Sentinel A. G. Dayton Philipp Parkersburg William Brown Clarksburg Maxwell C. E. Maxwell East Washington Street Clinton Thomas Pruntytown Benj. F. Sayre Doyle George Joliffe George, Jr Jennie Jackson West Main St Mountain Lake Park Jolliffe Morgantown Washington W. G. Conley Virginia Bessie Falcon Polliffe's Cleveland Sen. Haslup Pittsburg Charles Wilmoth West Main Street Hot Springs Arkansas Frankie Himmler Loch Lynn Heights Miliner Henrietta Gigley Fred Kealz Keyser W. Va William Kealz West Washington Street Clery Cheat River Frank Kirby Manley Fairmont The Sentinel Ian Main Street Main and Latrobe First National M. J. Parsons Floyd Parsons New York City West Virginia’ Coal Mining Institute City

Youthful South Side Gang Hearing This Afternoon

The Daily Sentinel reports the preliminary hearing for the Young gang accused of robbing and assaulting Thomas Moran near the Tygart Valley river. Speck leader Raymond Hussion and brothers Charles and Ed Hussion face $1,000 bonds. Lewis Boner held for court after Moran's conflicting testimony. A large crowd filled the courtroom before order was restored.

Daily Sentinel Thomas Moran Tygart Valley Harold Morris Sam George George B. F. Bailey Morris G. W. Ford J. 0 Jaco A. E. Dawson South Side Moran Ben Justice Lilly Lewis Boner Fred T. Martin Martin A. W. Burdett

City committee report leaves city deficit unproven

The Jetty council special committee report reveals a potential 16000 unaccounted balance but offers little for a prosecution. It questions who accessed funds and notes 90000 used to refinance bonds. Wilkinson’s whereabouts and possible irregularities loom as a likely follow up.

Wilkinson Finance’ Committee

On Trail Of Mrs Gunness

Detroit police believe they are on the trail of Mrs Belle Gunness after two young women in custody say they met her since her supposed burned body was found in her home ruins They named others who know she is alive and police are seeking them A definite announcement is hoped within a day or two.

Detroit Belle Gunness

Concrete telegraph poles built in Alliance works

The Pennsylvania company at Alliance Ohio has begun making concrete telegraph poles and reinforced concrete cross arms. Supervisor J E McFadden, superintendent of bridges and buildings, oversees the project in the round house and shops.

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Jas. W. Jacobs Thomas Taggart Theodore Bell Knottsville James Martin Clara Bridgeport Isaac Wilson W. E. Wilson Sallieatson Earl Knotts John Hauser Philippi Charles Lynehh Charleston E. H. Strother Strother & McFarlin Clarksurg S.A. Shackelford Lloyd Shackelford William C. Miller Fultz Sackelford Thos. Deveney Nathan Patterson W. H. Bailey & Co Bikins South Grafton H.R. Laughlin Mr. Laughlin Dr. Laughlin Goo WW. Lear Oakland Ed. G. Manown Kingwood Speck" Hussion Henry D. Clayton Alabama
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