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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1906

Page

5

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Ex Sheriff Sayre Settles In Full With County

The county court records show ex sheriff B F Sayre fully settles with Taylor County for 1904 balances. Multiple district funds including general, road, building and teachers accounts are listed as paid and canceled, with Means as sheriff certifying the settlements. Sayre’s final retirement is praised for punctual, complete settlements and good service four years in office.

B. F Sayre Taylor County F. Sayre Wade Balance General Fund Flemington Go Bourne Do Fruntytown Independent Astrict Go Frewing Ou Gastriet Balance Fellington Kuvttevine de Court House Bueoce Peacuere Tuna Kuvtsville de Court Huuse de Boutnevile Graton Independent Gratton Independent Loral A. EN. Means Thie B. F. Sayre Saye Sayre

Horse Stung to Death by Bees in Maryland Valley Attack

Martinsburg West Virginia July 2 Dr George W Daniele of Gerradtown was badly stung while trying to rescue a valuable driving horse from an apiary attack by thousands of bees. The horse broke into the hive yard and perished after injuring many hives. Daniele endured repeated stings but was saved after hours of fight and remains in danger off and on.

Martinsburg W.va George W. Daniele Gerradtown Kielhorme Daniele

Mrs Trego Delivers Noted Lecture On Home Life

Mrs Trego an Evan gelist for the W C T U spoke at Andrewe M E church on Home Life The address drew a large audience and was highlighted by wit moving lines and pleas for home improvement The speaker planned a stereopticon lecture at Lace Park on July 16 48 and promised further events to raise awareness of domestic welfare

Mre Treyo

Home from New York Warder party returns after six weeks

Dr and Mrs A Warder and son Jobo came back yesterday from New York City after six weeks there. Dr Warder and Ir R B D Mackinnon completed a six weeks course in surgery at the New York Polyclinic. Mackinnon traveled as far as Baltimore for business matters. The family returned in good health and the De hae had hie whiskers.

New York Warder Jobo New York City Mackin

Miner Killed as Mine Riot Sparks Sheriff Appeal in Dillonvale

In Bradley near Dillonvale Ohio July 3 investigators report one man dead and several fatally or seriously wounded after a miners riot at Plum Run guards fired in the air prompting a volley from strikers. Wives hid in cellars as shot houses and a store were hit. Farmers seek Sheriff Voorhees protection claiming damage to stock while miners vow to uphold an agreed settlement and anticipate breakdown of operator unity.

Dillonvale Bradley Plum Run Ito Bradley Coal Company James Bertram James Fiske William Willams Woumle Michael Smith Frank Otsietki Sheri Voorhees Con J. H. Winder

Death of a Former West Virginia Lady

Mr J A Roe receives word that his cousin Mrs Jennie B Meehan's mother Jane Brobard died June 27 at Bassett Nebraska. Sister of Mr Roe and wife of James T Brobard formerly of the county. Born near Flemington the deceased moved west years ago living in Malvern Mills and later Baggett Neb. The last of eight children, her death brings sorrow to Mr Roe who was too frail to attend.

J. A. Roe Nice Jennie B. Meehan Jane ©. Brobard Bassett Nebraska Mr. Roe James T. Brobard Thie County Flemeington Malvern Mills Baegett Neb Roe Thie City Jng Anterie Algo Mr Roe

Thaw Tragedy Kept From Mrs Thaw On Ocean Voyage

A lengthy report details how Mrs. Thaw remained oblivious to the June 25 Stanford White murder while aboard the Minneapolis. Precautions kept relatives and reporters away as she landed in Tilbury, then London, where news at last reached her at the Earl of Yarmouth’s home. Mrs. Thaw pursued plans likely to Switzerland, with Edward Thaw arriving from Switzerland.

Tilbury Barry K. ‘Thaw Stanford White Blair Thaw Tillbury Mia Thaw Switzerland United States Edward Thaw

Sturgiss Clinches Delegates for Nomination in West Virginia

Morgantown and Berkeley Springs reports show George C. Stargis (Sturgiss) gaining delegates in Tucker and Morgan counties. Stargis leads with 75 delegates to Keim 57 and Welton 22 as recounts and withdrawals shape the Republican nomination race. Complete county returns list Keim 583 votes and Stargive 554 with other races totals noted and recounts set for July 6.

Morgantown W. Va Tucker County George Sturgiss Morgan County Sturgies Arch Welton Grant County Stargiee Sturgise Keim Welton Barbour Philippi Congress Stargive Senate Tom C. Bayless Legislature Ward Carrick O'Neill Shroyer Tallman Vorrick Sturgis

Primary Step to Permanent Good Roads

Members of the Taylor Co Good Roads Association urged the County Court to fund and test a half mile of model road on each of four county routes into the city. A committee was appointed to estimate brick paving, grading, and laying costs, to report before term end as a starter toward broader construction.

Taylor Co. Good Roads Association County Association L Mailonee Charles H. Rector A. J. Wilkingon B. F. Bailey

West Virginia Patents Granted to State Inventors

Patent attorney H. E. Dunlap of Wheeling reports patents issued on the 18th inst to WV inventors. James T Callanan of Parkersburg, assigned to Parkersburg Machine Co., for a cost metal wall packer. William J. Connell of Huntington for a clothes line reel. Scott Stewart of Fairmont for a shade fixture.

West Virginia H. E. Dunlap Wheeling James T Callanan Parkersburg Machine Co Parkersburg William J. Connell Huntington Scott Stewart Fairmont

Appeals Begin in Kansas City Conspiracy Cases

Seven convicted defendants have perfected appeal bonds in Kansas City as bills of exception move toward the Eighth Circuit in St Louis. The Burlington railroad case challenges interstate commerce act reach and jury charges. Thomas and Taggart contest involvement in a conspiracy with George A Burton to obtain rebates, arguing no overt acts were proven.

Kansas City United States District Court Chicago, Burington and Quincy Company George L. Thomas New York Traker LB Taggart Bille Armour, Swift, Cudahy Nelson Morris Packing Company Court of Appeals St Louis Burlington Railroad District Court Smith McPherson Thomas and Taggart George A Burton Elkins Net New York Thom Taggart

To Deeside Whether Woman Murderer and Paramour Shall Hang

Jefferson City Mo July 4 The supreme court overruled a motion to transfer Mrs Agate Myers case to the court en banc for hearing Her fate rests with the governor She and Frank Hottman were convicted of murdering her husband and sentenced to hang Even if Governor Folk does not intervene Mrs Myers cannot be hanged until re sentenced by the supreme court which meets again in October Mottman faces execution Sept 8 unless postponed by the governor

Jefferson City Supreme Court Agate Myers Frank Hottman Folk Mottman

Magnificent St Michael Church Destroyed by Fire and Collapse

Hamburg July 4 The great church of St Michael with its 426 foot tower was totally destroyed by fire. The tower fell crushing nearby houses and four workers repairing the church were killed. Fire spread amid strong winds as spectators cried out. The blaze likely started from a faulty electric connection. The church, brick and a city landmark, stood where the earlier building burned in 1750.

Hamburg St. Michael Englischeplank Boemische Kralenkampf

Thaw Wife Denies Post Europe Marriage Claim

Mrs Harry K Thaw asserts she was married to Thaw abroad before their Pittsburgh ceremony and will prove it at trial. The statement follows the death of Thaw's valet William Bedford who testified on behalf of the prosecution.

Harry Europe New York Thaw Bedford Mrec Harry K. Thaw William Bedford Misa Nesbie Pittsburg White Stanford White

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