Republican State Convention at Charleston Preview
The assembly is set for Charleston next week with Hon. S. B. Elkins chosen as temporary chair. The editor notes strong anticipation for a major convention, contrasts Bryan’s nomination status, and highlights Terra Alta speeches, West Virginia delegation dynamics, and local political shifts. The piece also covers the Oregon battleship incident, coal development in the district, and editorials on school integration disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Elkins
State Committee
Charleston
Kansas City
West Virginia
Bryan
McGraw
John
Hos
A. G. Davies Hay
Cyngress
Dayton
Asherville Farm Doctor Fears Diarrhoea Death
An Asherville Kansas farmer, A N Noell, reports attempting medical self treatment for chronic diarrhoea without relief. He feared death before encountering a remedy, and the account suggests a pivotal moment leading to a sale or purchase of a treatment as described in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.B. Hunt
New York
Kansas City
New Yorker
Bryan
A. N. Noell
Asherville
Kansas
Dry Goods Firm to Close Out Stock in 60 Days
A local dry goods business announces a full stock liquidation valued at about 15000 dollars. Nations and Ladies Furnishings will close out all dry goods and furnishings within sixty days, with the town storming the stock regardless of cost.
Former Grafton Woman Isadore W Lewis Dies in Toledo
Mrs Isadore W Lewis wife of M T Lewis postal clerk died at 1251 Michigan St Toledo Ohio She was born in Grafton and spent much of life between Columbus and Toledo Survived by husband and four children She was active in G A R Lacey Webb Hayes circle Naomi Lodge Rebekah No 6 Ohio Cemetery services held with Rebekah involvement
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isadore W. Lewis
M.T. Lewis
Michigan Street
Toledo
Ohio
Lewis
Our Town
Grafton and
Cincinnati
Columbus
Lacey Webb Hayes
Naomi Lodge
Rebekah No. 6
A Phillips Brooks Story and More in a Column
A mixed page note recalls Phillips Brooks with tales of his kindness and blunt wit. The piece includes a treasury officer anecdote, Pittsburgh steel plant talks, a Brevard editor urging Chamberlain remedies, and a Westchester inspector’s pilgrim joke for a school audience.
Comforting exchange prompts swift doctor visit
A fragment from the Chicago Record notes a comforting exchange about illness and wanting to see a doctor. It contrasts earful advice with a Bearonsfield quote urging timely noble deeds. An advertisement invites readers to Hinkle Co. Old Corner Store to buy a driving cart and harness at a discount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinkle @ Co
Death of Mrs. C. Frank Ellis in Ward home
Mrs C Frank Ellis died Monday morning July 2 after months of illness at her home in Ward. She was married about two years and lived locally, with a husband an export lumber dealer who was away in Europe and expected back by Thursday. The funeral will be held at the house with Rev Reynolds of Printytown and interment at Maple Grove cemetery. Survived by two sisters and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis
Ellie
D. Orr
Ward
Grelock
Ellix
Grafton
Ness
Ing
Europe
Reynolds
Printytown
Maple Grove
Cemetes
Mrente
Fairmont Index
Wedding in West Graham Featured Lena Powell Henry Robicone
Miss Lena Powell daughter of Mr and Mrs Jasper Powell was married to Henry Robicone of Fairmont in a West Graham ceremony conducted by J D Simmons of the Baptist church at the bride’s home. The couple will tour after refreshments and received many fine presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Alae Powell
Jasper Powell
West Side
Henry I’, Robicone
Fairmont
J.D. Simmons
the Baptist Church
Mountain City
Wall Papers for Hall Reception Room or Den
Genuine empire style wall papers on billier cloth green with two tone white highlight. Sold by JOHN N. TREGELLAS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Tregellas
Westerman News Household Notes and Visits
Patsy Stevens was on the sick list last week. S M Powell and family of Rowles Purse visit Jenny Powell and other relatives nearby. Will J Painter of Thorntod attended Terra Alta convention Thursday. John Ball and family and Mason Brown visit Ball's daughter Mrs Jacob Shaffer at Tunnelton Sunday. James McFarland and wife of Graf ton visit Mrs McFarland's parents Mr and Mrs W G Demoss. Miss Fannie Ford of near Independence visits Mrs E L Powell of Thorton for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy Stevens
S. M. Powell
Rowlespure
Jenny Powell
Will J. Painter
Thorntod
Terra Alta
John Ball
Mason Brown
Ball
Jacob Shaffer
Tunnelton
James McFarland
Grafton
McFarland
W. G. Demoss
Fannie Ford
Near Independence
E. L. Powell
Thorton
Cea Alta
J. Paints
Thornton
Local News and Social Notes from the Fourth
Lavina Ours was wailing on the Fourth. W T Robinson resumed his B and O shop duties after illness. Homer Johmem and Lewis Reese are sick with typhoid. H Brown spent Sunday with the Browns. Mary Hudson and Hattie Blue visit. Carrie Cassell travels to Keyser for two weeks. Yetta Cassell recovering well. D F Robinson and Mrs. Robinson ill. A L Blue delegates to Terra Alta congressional convention. W A Tucker of Cassville also a delegate, visiting Mr Blue. Bee Hive millinery advertises stylish summer hats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavina Ours
W. T. Robinson
Homer Johmem
Lewis Reese
H. Brown
W.T. Brown
Mary Hudson
Hattie Blue
Carrie Cassell
Keyser
D. F. Robinson
A. L. Blue
Terra Alta
W.A. Tucker
Cassville
Monongalia County
Mr. Blue
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C.frank Gibbs
Grafton Sentinel
Sentien
de Frank Ellis
Charles Preston Granp
Taylor
Holt
Oregon
Sentinel
Bud Handley
Rey
John Coleman
Legal Light
Leader
Cit
Col. McGraw
Colonel
Arkixson
Harrison
Mariot Monongalia
Job W. Mason
Hagans
Mason
China
Sinc
Pejing
Jon
Congress
Tygarts
Gar City
Offigers
Matt
Ers
Irm Oil Region
Mannington
Chas. A. Whiteshot
W. E. Pifer
Board of Education
South Grafton
Pifer
the Jude's
Tage Holt
Congressional Sentin
Dusy
West Grafton
Eugene Sommerville
Eto
W.E. Parent
Grafton Independent School District
Edgar B. Stewart
Mr. Pitzer
Eprort Sextmel
U.S. G. Pitzer
Martinsburg
Isté
Thad
Tam
Frasis
Standard Oil Company
Kencombe
Great Carnegie Iron ‘Company
Morgantown Post
Phillips Brooks
Ips Brooks
Brown
Treasury
Chicago Tribune
Pittsburg
Parkeraburg
Fiso
Oey
Sylvan Valley News
Brevard
N.C
Chamberlain
Grafton Drug & Chemical Co
Westchester Way
Mamaroneck
America
New York Commercial Advertiser
Chicago
Bearonsfield
C. Frank Ellis
West Graham
Westerman News
Blueville News
Yetta Cassell
Bee Hive
The
First National Bank
Crafton, W. VA
U.S
Cash and Light Exchange
Ilobe Clothing House
Friedman
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