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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1907
Page
2
The water works report to the city council details pipe work on W Main and Monroe streets, 75 taps, and a yearly water pump total of 350,941 204 gallons. It compares the new light system of 108 lamps to the old 70 lamps, urging replacement, higher capacity, and a feed water treatment for boilers.
A fragmented notice notes a subscription to Up to Dare basin Magazine for a wife. The readable line mentions enjoyment of weapons and lawns, with unclear remaining context about a Houston Port setting.
The article notes that artificial flies were created to imitate trout lures. It describes the first fly fisher scanning for materials to mimic the delicate ties used on trout hooks.
A collage of bits from Forest and Stream and New York Herald describes classic fly patterns like the red hackle and peacock hair, then shifts to a Native American face painting tale and criminology notes. It ends with a 1907 West Virginia foreclosure notice involving Frank Edelen and Fannie Edelen and a court sale plan for two lots in Grafton.
A famed prima donna Calve, while touring a grotto with a boy guide, suddenly burst into song. He mused aloud that the proprietor might pay well for such an impromptu performance, as the two shared a playful exchange about compensation.
A sea captain recounts sailing in southern seas with three cats aboard who woke at the scent of fish striking the deck. The cats would rush to the source, hear the sea, and could not be deceived by crew attempts to hide the smell.
The dialogue centers on Dobuson taking insult after being asked if he “wasn't belonging to feel toe taking something.” Wallace explains the hurt came from a misphrased question about self control and possible indulgence, noting an underlying condition of possible misinterpretation and emotional sensitivity.
A Paris paper notes a police exchange reflecting ongoing tension as officials reference past records and contentious remarks. The President’s statement underscores repeated encounters and implications for local governance.
Commissioner's Notice in Taylor County asks to report on George W. Freeman estate details. It covers personal property, its value, debts, real estate, and administration accounting. Hearing set for July at Grafton, with executor and attorney names noted.
The court directs an accounting of the personal and real estate of Thomas B. McLumphy, deceased, including assets at death, dispositions by administrator, remaining estate available for debts, debts owed, and real estate owned. The commissioner reports under the order of the circuit court of Taylor County West Virginia and the matter concerns the administrator Surhur McLumphy.
Notice to creditors of George W Frewman for claims against his estate in Truro County. Court actions require filing claims with the clerk by the stated deadline to secure payment of debts from the decedent’s real and personal property.
Creditors of Isaae Gower are notified under a Taylor County court decree to present their claims for adjudication and payment of debts. Claims must be filed at the clerk’s office before the 2th day of July. Witness J. Went Walcourt on the matter, with ALP Hatley counsel for plaintiff.
The creditors of Tuomar 15 seek adjunction of debts and estate matters. The clerk lists seven claimants and witnesses, with dates and local officials named, indicating a formal process before a designated judge. The notice specifies forthcoming actions and deadlines in the probate or debt-administration proceeding.
The court in Taylor county Iowa orders sale of West Virginia land in the Jarrett building Gratton Taslor county on the thn day ob dary 1907 from 9am to noon. If the taking is not completed that day the sale will be adjourned until completion. Beso. F. Baty solicitor for plaintiff.
In Chancery, a suit seeks to marshal real and personal property tied to Shrader and notes from Pennsylvania Consolidated Coal Company to Irondale Coal Company. Defendants John Schrader and M Kemmerer, nonresidents, must appear within one month of first publication to protect their interests. the notice runs in the Grafton Sentinel.
The Consolidated Brick Co files to publish notice against John Q Chenoweth and Mary B Chenoweth regarding a real estate lien. The order directs publication in the Gration Sentinel weekly newspaper to protect the plaintiff's interests. Clerk J Frank Wiss signs the copy, Bates as attorney for the plaintiff.
Legal notices from Taylor County West Virginia include A EON Means as administrator of Isaac Gower estate and a high burden of questions for a trustee report dated July 24 1907. Also notice of James K Holland bankruptcy adjudication June 13 1907 with first creditors meeting July Sunday at Wyckett Law Office Gratton WV.
Fiduciary notices list Lemuel Rogers guardian for Flora Jane Courtney Adolphus Travis administrator of Harriet S Grimes Wesley W Lake administrator of Silas M Courtney Walter Powell executor of Malinda Payne and Walter Powell executor of David Powell before the commissioner for settlement dated June 19 1907 Bat
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