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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1911

Page

3

Jehovah's suffering servant prophecy study notes

A July study outlines Isaiah 52 to 53 portraying Jesus as the foreordained Messiah and the faithful few who share in His sufferings. It explains the church as a distinct body within prophecy, the coming Messianic kingdom, and the future resurrection and uplift of Adamic humanity under Jehovah’s plan.

Isaiah Israel Jesus Messiah Church of God Christendom God Adam Jehovah Highall

Fairmont Palms Meet Promises Rain or Shine Racing

Fairmont organizers advertise a one day meeting next Tuesday with five running races a mule and one harness race. Runners are being secured from Cincinnati Baltimore and Washington. Races start at 1:30 pm and end before 6 pm with a bugle start and prompt post times.

Fairmont Fairmont Association Cincinnati Latonia Baltimore Washington

Deserter Loren ce in Spokane Prison Plotting Escape

Spokane dispatch reports Clyde Smith alias Bert Lawrence, wanted for desertion from Co B First U S A, held in Spokane city jail after being identified by Mrs Anna Bloomfield. He quips about mother-in-law woes as authorities notify army officers. Separate notes mention Graf ton Park merchants picnic and Graf ton saloons resuming operations under law.

Spokane Wash Durance Vile Clyde Smith Co. B. First Regiment Vancouver Barracks Washington Bert Lawrence Anna Selle Bloomfield Smith Bert

Roosevelts Shifting Views Tied to Sugar Trust Probe

Washington June 30 Former President Theodore Roosevelt showed a changed stance on large game due to government inaction in prosecuting heads of the American Sugar Refining Company over the Real Estate Trust Company's Philadelphia wreck in 1906. George Earle Jr. testified before the House sugar investigating committee about correspondence with Roosevelt and delays in federal action. He recalled Roosevelt's remarks and criticized Attorney General Bonaparte for siding with the sugar refining firm.

Washington D. C Theo Roosevelt American Sugar Refining Company Trust Company of Philadelphia Pennsylvania Sugar Refining Company House Sugar George Earle, Jr Trust Company Pennsylvania American Company Earle Roosevelt Senate Purdy United States J James M. Beck Mr. Beck Consel Sugar Refining Company Hardwick Bonaparte Federal

Sun Brothers circus sues Dan Robinson Famous Show over posters

Sharp Fairmont June 29. Sun Brothers circus sues Dan Robinson Famous Show in circuit court for trespass and attachment. Allegations claim Robinsons spread word of a wreck to harm Sun Brothers Mannington engagement, covered Sun Brothers posters, and replaced them with Robinson bills. Local suit aims to settle dispute over fair advertising and show placements.

Fairmont Cicuit

American Jews Protected at Tyumen Market

June 20 a dispatch states the American embassy pressed the Russian government over American Jews buying at Tyumen for the so called fall. orders were sent to Tyumen authorities not to exclude Jews until a central government decision is made.

ST. Petersburg Tyumen

Queen of diamonds reveals theft of gems in New York

Mis Helen Dwelle Jenkins known as the queen of diamonds recounts a $300,000 gems theft in New York and Chicago. She accuses lawyers and detectives of greed, aided by an inside job, and says Pinkerton Superintendent Dougherty warned her not to trust the detective agency involved.

New York Mis Helen Dwelle Jenkins Chicago Lorraine Hotel Supt Dougherty Pinkerton Detective Agency

Funeral party forgets coffin on train to Linwood cemetery

In Wheeling West Virginia a funeral party of over 50 foreigners boarded B and O train No 14 bound for Linwood cemetery near Bridgeport Belmont county. They searched the baggage car for the corpse, found none, and learned the coffin remained at Maynard station. The coffin was sent on train No 16 arriving about 2 pm, while mourners waited four hours at the cemetery with little food.

Wheeling W. Va Bridgeport Maynard Belmont County Linwood Cemetery Linwood Cemery

West Virginia Republicans unite to back Taft without a state leader

The Clarksburg Telegram reports Taft faces no opposition in West Virginia and says every loyal Republican will act as a one-man committee to ensure the state’s solid delegation in 1912. Democratic calls for a Taft state leader are viewed as futile and unnecessary.

Democratic Machine Taft West Virginia Tate Clarksburg

Hodges May Not Be President in West Virginia

In Charleston on June 1 30 a group of Republican leaders initiated steps to block the installation of Thomas Hodges as president of the State University. Hodges, a former Democrat, is accused of partisan activity and opposing Republican officials. It is alleged he aided actions against Director James H. Stewart of the Agricultural Experimental Station. Lawyers say a Board of Control restriction may prevent him from serving another office within a year of term end, making his 1915 eligibility unlikely. Attorneys foresee possible court injunctions to stop his installation. The contest draws notable local interest.

Uniontown News-Standard Champ Clark House of Representatives Lews-Standard Senator Clark Clark House Aulinor Representative Payne Tariff Board Charleston W. Va Thomas Hodges The State University Hodges Polit Teal Jas,h. Stewart Agricultural Experimental Station Board of Control

California warns on fake oil mining schemes exploited by get rich quick promoters

The California Bureau of Mines denounces Eastern promoters selling stock in California oil ventures they deem worthless. It cites meager well output from 1907 to 1909 and tiny royalties, arguing public exposure could drive fake schemes from the market and protect small investors.

California State Bureau of Mining Union California Bureau of Mines Ocean Shore San Mateo County

Pleasant Birthday Party for Mrs Rendle on Main Street

Friends gathered Friday evening for a warm birthday celebration for Mrs Elizabeth Rendle of Main Street. Guests included Mrs Charles Brendle Mrs H Gigley Mrs Wm Koelz Mrs John J Cassell Mrs A T Cline Mrs William Rendle Mrs Charles Broome of Keyser and Misses Carrie Brendle Anna Rendie and the hostess. A delightful evening featured delicious refreshments at a seasonable hour.

Elizabeth Rendle Main Street Charles Brendle H. Gigley Wm. Koelz John J. Cassell A. T. Cline William Rendle Charles Broome Keyser Carrie Brendle Anna Rendie

Mrs B Fish to Visit St Matthias Pastor's Family

Mrs B Fish wife of Rev Fish former pastor of St Matthias Episcopal church and her son Paul will arrive this evening on train 55 to spend several days as guests of Mrs Cynthia Gilbert on Walnut street

B. Fish Fish St. Matthias Episcopal Church Paul Cynthia Gilbert Walnut Street

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Fairmont Palms Mayme Sinset Atlantic City President Mrs. Taft Young America Grafton Park Merchants Association Grafton Cardus Grace Fortner Man Chattanooga Medicine Co Chattanooga Sugar Trust Parle Robinson Circus Dimond Bates
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