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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1907

Page

3

Earl Bartlett Held to Court in $1,000 Bond

Dalyt Sentinel reports Earl Bartlett was held to answer at the October term after a hearing before Squire Lilly. The case involves a horse allegedly taken Friday and found Sunday, later moved to Newburg and sold to David Waddell, who could not identify Bartlett. The defense offered no witnesses and sought discharge.

Dalyt Sentinel Ollie Bartlett Squire Lilly Clarkesburg Newburg David Waddell Waddell Boyd Smith Mr. Waddell Delfene Bartlett

Hardware dealer injured in ladder fall

J George Preiss of Preiss and Sone hardware dealers suffered a painful accident Saturday when a stepladder slipped as he retrieved items for a customer. He fractured his hip and is recovering with his age noted as a factor, though he is progressing as well as could be expected.

J. George Preiss Preiss & Sone Mr. Preiss

Lon. In 1 The Hi Hie Winet

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Zabe Inquiry Gates Verbal Exchange On Bank Safety

A fragmented note questions whether Zabe is involved in a verbal exchange over bank safety concerns. The text hints at a wary tone about financial security and potential insider knowledge.

Fragmentary note hints at event timing and location

The readable parts mention a vent and land bay with hints of timing constraints. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but imply a scheduled activity or measurement related to a vent and bay area. Further context from original page needed for precise summary.

Confirmation at St Mathias Church Sunday

Bishop Ray G. W. Peterkin of the West Virginia diocese confirmed eight to ten youths at St Mathias Church. He delivered a fine sermon as the choir presented a long service for the exercises. Large attendance marked both services, with Rev. Myers praised for guiding the church’s steady growth. Confirmed names include Clyde Gilbert Amma Steel Linnie Philips Mabel Kennedy Beesie Kennedy Neta Sbrock and Mr Stovers.

St Mathias Church Rt. Ray G. W. Peterkin West Virginia Protestant Episcopal Church Peterkin St. Mathias’ Church Myers Clyde Gilbert Amma Steel Mies Linnie Philips Mise Mabel _Kennedy Beesie Kennedy Mies Neta Sbrock Stovers

Home Coming Week to Be Held During State Fair in Wheeling

The first West Virginia Home Coming Week will run September 9 to 13 in Wheeling during the State Fair. The Wheeling board of Trade leads the effort with a committee in charge. Former residents from across the country are invited to attend to greet old friends, enjoy daily entertainments, and participate in Welcome Day on Wednesday the 11th. Governor Dawson has announced mine inspectors for twelve districts, with J. F. Pratt named for the third district and F. E. Parsons for the second. A public auction is planned July 13, 1907, at 1 p.m. near McGee for 93 acres of Hart farm land. Vehicles and other local updates appear, including visits from Rev. F. G. W. Skord, Mrs. James A. Emerson, and Attorney C. Carter on current matters.

West Virginia Wheeling Wheeling Board of Trade Maine California Lakes State Fair Association Ltle United States Dawson Barbour Monongalia Preston Taylor J. F. Pratt Doddridge Lewis, Harrison Ritchie Upehur F. E. Parsons Court Houe McGee McGraw Gas Richard Hart Christian Endeavor Societies of the Seattle Golden Vention The Sentinel W. H. Cresell Bellingham Washington West Virginia Endeavorera

Sneak Thief Steals $20 from West Warder Resident

Late Saturday a burglar entered Mrs. M. J. Stilwell’s Warder avenue home and took about $20 in cash while she attended cows on the dairy lot. She suspects a neighbor but cannot swear out a warrant. City Clerk Capt. Spice confronted engineers on the old Wabash right of way arguing trespass. The engineers’ motive appears tied to rival firms seeking to manipulate property owners and rights of way for future roadbuilding.

M. J. Stilwell Warder Avenue West Side Civil Engineers Wabash West Grafton Spice Maple Avenue Monteville Speice

New Members Added At Andrews M E Church

Very interesting services were held at Andrews M E Church Sunday morning as a new member was sprinkled after being received. Five new members joined the church during the day. one was committed and four immersed in the Tygarts Valley river.

Andrews M. E Tygarts Valley H. C. Howard Ratus Sapp Grover Poe Grover Sapp Mamie Wilson Lydia Hatha

Spent Day at Shinnston Social Visit

Mr and Mrs Charles Higginbotham hosted in Shinnston with Mr and Mrs Sebastian Walters of Grafton and Mrs Talbott of Monongah joining. The Walters family returned home Sunday evening, ending a weekend visit with Mr and Mrs Joseph Higginbotham.

Charles Higginbotham Sebastian Walters Grafton Talbott Monongsh Joseph Higginbotham Shinnston Walters

Editorial shifts and local notices in Parkersburg news

Charles Brooks Smith retires from Parkersburg Dispatch News editorial duties and Charles B Kefauver may take the helm. A sudden death of Mrs Flanagan, wife of Rev James H Flanagan, elicits community sorrow and admiration for her church work. A surveying corps seen on Maple Avenue appears tied to Fairmont Coal Company, with hopes of industrial growth along the Tygar t Valley river and surrounding coal fields.

Spiese Maple Avenue Fairmont Corps of Engineers Fairmont Coal Company Tygart Valley

Caldwell enters race for governor in Virginia era

The piece notes Hon. J. L. Caldwell of Huntington emerging as a gubernatorial candidate on the political scene. Caldwell, seen as prominent in his region, was previously noted in the race for Senator Scott's seat and is respected by his people.

Commonwealth J. L. Caldwell Huntington Caldwell Scott

Kefauver of Parkersburg Named Clerk of U S Court

Charles B. Kefauver of Parkersburg, president of the Parkersburg Dispatch News Company, is appointed Clerk of the United States Court replacing Col. Jasper Y. Moore. Known locally for affable manners and strong ability, he previously served as cashier in the Internal Revenue Office under Thomas E. Davis and held an Auditor’s office post during L. M. LaFollett’s term. The Sentinel offers hearty congratulations on his preferment.

Charles B. Kefauver Parkersburg Parkersburg Dispatch News Company United States Court Jasper Y. Moore Col Kefauver Internal Revenue Thomas E. Davis L. M. LaFollett Sentinel District Court

Stempless Held To Court Cant Make $1000 Bond

The preliminary hearing for Herbert Stemple took place in Justice Lilly's court. Stemple, charged with stealing timer's tools from William Mallonee, pleaded not guilty, but evidence showed the theft. With no attorney or witnesses, he offered nothing. The court set bond at $1,000 because he had escaped custody, and he was remanded to jail.

Fairmont Stemple Squire Sally Siempie

Beloved Mrs Flanagan Dies After Paralyzing Heart Event

News of Mrs. Flanagan widow of Rev. Dr. James H. Flanagan shocked Wheeling as she died at age seventy five from heart paralysis. She had attended services Sunday before a 7:30 pm funeral at her Washington Street home and Elm Grove Cemetery plans. The city unites in sympathy with Rev. Dr. Flanagan after 35 years as First Presbyterian pastor and her long community service.

Daily Sentinel Flanagan Washington Street Elm Grove Keat Wheeling J. H. Flanagan First Presbyterian Church Norrow

Wilkinson Re-Elected As WV Educational Association Official

A. J. Wilkinson, ongoing secretary of the West Virginia Educational Association, was re elected during the Huntington meeting held last week. Professor Frank B. Trotter, recently with West Virginia Wesleyan College and now on the University faculty, was chosen president as the association reported one of its largest and most interesting gatherings.

A. J. Wilkinson West Virginia Educational Association Huntington Wilkinson Frank B. Trotter West Virginia Wesleyan College University

Sentinel Plans Elegant Move to Latrobe Street Quarters

Greater Grafton’s Sentinel announces it will occupy former Parsons rooms on Latrobe Street as renovations bring a new Mergenthaler Linotype machine a modern press and folder. A 20 horsepower gas engine and electric dynamo with 200 candle power lights are ordered, aiming for a faster, better paper in Gratton and vicinity.

Greater Grafton The Sentinel Genere Ihs Parsons Latrobe Street Mergenthaler Mergenthaler Company Iso Gratton

Handsme Building Agreement Reached on Main Street

An agreement was reached between the Brinkman and Webb properties on Main street to allow the handsome new building to proceed. A wedge-shaped ground piece caused dispute, but negotiations yielded a satisfactory arrangement enabling Ms. Webo to initiate plans for the new block immediately.

Brinkman Webb Main Street Ms. Webo

Former Grafton Man Dead at Parkersburg

News reaches here of the death on Tuesday at eight o'clock of John Flanagan a longtime Grafton resident and father of James P Flanagan now of this city He was advanced in years and had reared his family here Funeral arrangements have not been announced The Maloney party from Salt Lake City Utah visited Capt P Kenny yesterday and Mr Maloney oversees the Salt Lake City division of the Union Pacific sale read

Johnn Flanagan Flanagan James P. Flanagan D. J. Maloney Salt Lake City Utah Yeuter Day Capt P. Kenny East Washington Street Maloney Union Pachity Sale

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