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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
6
During May we gave 31 families a square piano and cleared stock of old squares. We offer 27 upright pianos, sample and used, at bargain prices to buyers who call to see and hear. Examples include Smith & Barnes $250, Kurtzmann $1.50, Horace Waters $100, Pianova $850, Simplex $75, Cecillian new $125.
In Philadelphia on June 27, Robert Brown a young butcher, killed Annie Castner with a knife after she left her husband. He wept and kissed her lips, saying she ruined his life, and claimed he could not bear the life any longer before his arrest near the victim at the scene.
Friends in this city and county announce the marriage on Wednesday last at Oakland Maryland of Hugh L. Marquess to Lulu M. Larew daughter of W C Larew of Fairmont. Larew is a Marion county teacher and the couple receive hearty congratulations and best wishes for a long happy life together.
Veterinary surgeon Dr Elbert Jones offers treatment for horses cattle and cats in Grafton and surrounding area. Calls answered promptly day or night. Office at Ward's livery. Both phones 439-1 mo and Oct 1.
Philadelphia June 26 Judge Martin heard evidence on Charles B Dyatt's bid to appoint a guardian for his sister Marion B Dyott. She inherited $20,000 and $2,500 yearly income. He alleged she squandered funds on clothing, citing a purchase of thirty two shirtwaists. Medical testimony found no mental disease. case held open for further actions.
A reader submits a long card of thanks for help during illness and death of a husband. The note mentions selling a milk cow, a roan gelding eight years old, and a black and white shoat, offered cheap. It ends with a religious blessing and a sign off from Exchange.
Mrs William Reese, an elderly resident two miles north of town, suffered a severe fall while milking his cows on Sunday morning. A skittish heifer bolted causing her to fracture the large bone in her left wrist, jeopardizing the use of her arm for years to come.
State of West Virginia Taylor County notices that on July 18, 1908, in Grafton, a commissioner will discharge duties under a decree of reference in the case State of West Virginia vs Nan cy Williamson et al. The commissioner will determine land owners and taxes due, with publication and posting as required by law.
United States Senator Stephen B Elkins denies aiding Sherman Denham in reinstatement to a post office post Roosevelt removal for alleged pernicious political activity The denial came via Harvey W Harmer as Elkins stays neutral Also reported a buggy overturned injuring Mr and Mrs George Workman in East Main Street plus a Federal building site bid notice for Gratton West Virginia and related court actions including notices to take depositions and a public auction of land in Taylor county.
Notices list low rate railroad excursions from Baltimore to Atlantic City and other Tidewater resorts with July August and September dates. It also covers major 1908 conventions in Chicago Cleveland Columbus Denver Louisville St Paul Toledo and more. Follow details at Baltimore & Ohio ticket agents. Also notices creditors claims deadlines in Taylor County. Court summons for Blanche Hansford divorce case and default appearance for Stonewald Hansford. <rest of article continues>
The Circuit Court of Taylor County issues a sheriff’s sale to settle a mortgage with First National Bank of Grafton against J C Painter & Bro. The sale takes place July 11 1908 at 1 pm at Painter’s store in Thornton. Items include a sawmill sheep and lambs wagons mowing equipment merchandise and fixtures. Proceeds go to satisfy the bank and other debts.
Notice to creditors of John Bradshaw to present claims by August 3, 1908 at the office of C C Law in Ninth county. Witness J Frank Wilson clerk of the court. Also a brief note that Miss Rosaline Kennedy left for Chattanooga to visit her father for several weeks.
West Virginia chancery case in Taylor County seeks partition of about 70 1 4 acres on Little Otter Creek belonging to the late George W Johnston heirs at law. Nonresident heirs named include George S Johnston Abraham Johnston Mahal Crosier Hannah Bryan John Johnston and others must appear within one month after first publication in the Grafton Sentinel. Teste: 24tw.
Public notice from J. Frank Wilson Commissioner of Accounts for Taylor County lists fiduciary accounts before him for settlement. Names include C. H. Rector for BE B LaFollette Insane subject, Robert L. Reese administrator of Isaac Reese, Robert B. Luzadder administrator of Jackson Luzadder deceased, Mary A. Marquess guardian for John Marquess, Albert Current administrator of John B. Current deceased, Achsah Cather administratrix of J. Howard Cather deceased. Dated June 16, 1908. SWEET MELODY FLOUR.
By decree of the Circuit Court of Taylor County the real estate of L M Carr deceased is subject to debts. Creditors must present their claims for adjudication to Commissioner G W Ford at his office in the county on or before the 4th day of the court term, this 15th day of June, 1890. Frank Wilson, Clerk. H S Barlow, Atty. 3 6t
William Malonee trading as Grafton Roofing Company sues Sidney Sommerville for use in chancery against Ethel Holden and W L Holden in Taylor County West Virginia Circuit Court. Commissioner to report liens, title condition, and other pertinent matters on July 21 1908 after reference order dated May 1 1908. Attys C C Lawson and Eugene Sommerville.
In Taylor County West Virginia Armstrong Crislip Day Co versus J C Painter Bro the circuit court grants an order of reference to a commissioner to ascertain report and values of real estate held by J C Painter Bro and by individual members with details on title condition rents and existing liens the report due after July 18 1908 from the commissioner's office with attorney A W Burdett representing the plaintiffs.
In Taylor County West Virginia Circuit Court Lydia Shackelford sues Mary E Clerc et al in chancery. An Order of Reference dated May 2 1908 directs the commissioner to ascertain unpaid purchase money on two land tracts and report to aid further decree. The appearance is noted with Lawson as commissioner and Bailey as plaintiff's attorney. Gibsons address is listed as St Joseph Illinois.
Notice to all persons holding liens on the real estate of William J Painter and Mary J Painter partners doing business as J C Painter & Bro in Taylor County West Virginia. Present all claims for adjudication to the clerk in Grafton by July 18, 1908. Issued July 17.
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