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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1911
Page
7
Passenger train No 4 left the yards near the East End at about 10 30 last night. Luther Peacock a local brakeman was badly hurt while climbing a car and fell across the track. His arm was crushed and an amputation was performed at Powell hospital. He is resting easier this evening and hopes are for recovery.
New York July 1 government agents renewed activity in the Jenkins jewelry smuggling mystery ahead of a grand jury inquiry. Mrs Helen Dwelle Jenkins says she is to appear before the jury next Thursday as former customs inspectors are expected to testify about alleged duty fraud on jewelry valued at 300000. The alleged smuggling occurred over two years ago and jewels vanished a year and a half ago. Deputy Police Commissioner Dougherty, who helped recover the items, called the investigation “scandals at every turn.” No arrests have been made.
In a rare Saturday city call in Grafton prominent state politicians arrived between trains. Former United States Senator Davis Elkins Congressman William G. Myown Ex-Senator Joseph H. Mespot P. J. Crogan of King Cole visited friends and local political connections before departing for private homes.
Jed Taft would have presented a large roll of currency to the President in Washington if not stopped by a policeman. He was carrying about 1800 dollars when detained near the White House and sent to the Washington asylum. An unrelated ad section promotes Hewitt Brothers Soap Company offers and framed art ideas.
Mr and Mrs B F Poe of Yates avenue rejoice over the birth of a tenth baby boy at their home. The newborn is described as hearty and healthy, tipping the scales at a substantial weight.
Peter Cerra, 20, shot and killed Domi Vilela after being ordered to split furniture with his wife, and fatally wounded Mich ael Paglietta who died next day. Cerra fired at his wife, missing. he fled as she was taken to the police station where she is held as a witness.
Bishop Weekly of Kansas City will dedicate the new Philippi U B church on Sunday. He is guest of Rev. BE Waters with Presiding Elder W G Ileradon and Rev. Joseph Slaughter aiding. Rev. Waters of Grafton will address. Many Philippi members and Grafton attendees expected.
F E Harless sales manager for LeGear Medicine of St Louis is in hospital unconscious with a broken jaw after a hallway encounter with Lawrence H Meekins traveling salesman for Travers and company in Clarksburg West Virginia. Meekins is jailed on a felony warrant pending Harless recovery. A bell boy found them in the hallway near L A Tinder's room after an alarm was raised. There is little witness to the incident.
In Marmet West Virginia at Marmet Coal company two young sisters Inéz aged 11 and Icey aged 8 died when a boiler exploded at noon Friday Their brother in law who worked at the plant was also fatally injured and a June wedding is noted amid the wreckage The incident capsizes hopes and underscores dangers at industrial sites in the area
In Cumberland Maryland crowds stir after the assault on Marie Bradour 18 daughter of a wealthy farmer. Company C Maryland National Guard stands under arms at the armory awaiting the governor and State's Attorney Robb. The attorney fears mob action may target a jail holding suspect Frank Holler aged 200 years? The report notes Holler is a farm hand and the situation is tense in the community.
Mr J T Carter will conduct services at St Matthias Protestant Episcopal church Sunday July 2 at 10 80 am and 745 pm Sunday school 920 am All members and the general public are urged to attend
Mr and Mrs Hartman of Burton Mrs Charles Renner and children Mrs Thomas J Weekly and children and Mrs Hannan visited the state reform school at Pruntytown on Friday evening.
Miss Nellie Smith, a well known Fairmont woman, attempted suicide at the city wharf on Friday by poisoning. She was removed to Charles Furman’s home, where she will recover, with disappointment in a love affair given as the reason.
Mrs. George Mallonee returns from Salt Lake City Utah with Mr and Mrs Dave Ramsey. Mallonee plans a visit to Ress before continuing west. Mr and Mrs Ramsey will remain in the area. Stomach, Lavered Lowe’s Tinks!
At a city school board meeting funds on hand allow raising 5000 in bonds instead of 3000, lowering bonded debt from 67000 to 62000. The move trims interest and clears substantial debt, with prospects of further yearly reductions. The board administers schools conservatively. The mines were closed. Explosion cause unknown and engineer's name not learned.
In Beioit Kansas a farmer named W. S. Gable demonstrated a complete wheat to biscuit process. A header cut wheat at 114 o'clock, threshed it, milled flour, baked biscuits by 3 44, all in fourteen minutes, showcasing a rapid field to oven sequence. J L Jones of Pittsburg Dispatch discussed upcoming educational issue.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Grant rejoice over the arrival of a ten pound baby girl who came Thursday night to the home of Mrs Viola Poling, the aunt of Mrs Grant, formerly Miss Viola Poling.
In Ellenboro West Virginia on July 1 outraged residents forced the removal of Oke Paugh after his conviction for criminally assaulting Cora Baker a 10 year old step daughter. Authorities hurried him to a train bound for Mommisville Peeling ran high amid the glare of a looming lynching threat. The crime described as one of Ritchie County’s most revolting.
The notice states chickens are scarce in market but Scolarinas has no trouble obtaining them. Tomorrow Sunday the regular chicken dinner will be served at the Crystal restaurant for the regular price of 25 cents. It promises good value and urges no one to miss it.
President Taft authorized the withdrawal of a maneuver division comprising four infantry regiments, the 9th cavalry, and the 4th field artillery, leaving a force on the Mexican border sufficient for any emergency. Separate local items note civic activities and an ordinance in Wheeling to curb vulgar language at public addresses related to a revival campaign.
Jolliffe's store features a bright Fourth of July window display crafted by Ralph Kunst with red white and blue decorations giant crackers and painted firecrackers on the grass. The display is described as very pretty and attractive. BRITT FUNERAL MONDAY. The funeral of Thomas Britt who died in Baltimore will be held Monday at 1 20 PM at St Augustine's Catholic Church with Rev Sullivan officiating. Interment in Catholic cemetery. Remains arrived last night on train No 1 and were taken to Maple avenue home. The legality of Prof Thomas B Hodges presidency at West Virginia University is questioned as a member of the state board for control. He may not legally accept the presidency after his term ends in 1915. Col John T McGraw and sister Miss Rose and Mrs Charles R Durbin summoned to Deer Park for critical illness of Mrs A S Warder at Rosemont summer home. Since John Jr's death last Sunday Mrs Warder is reported improved after a good night.
A bomb was thrown into Calle Mayor as the Eucharistic congress procession passed. No injuries were reported though a small panic ensued. Troops lined the streets while officials said the blast was not aimed at King Alfonso or the Queen.
Valley Falls prepares a big Fourth of July celebration with a pavilion dance a mile above the rapids and a spectacular high dive by Walter Curry and Francis Woods. The event invites pleasure seekers to enjoy sack races hobble skirt racing and other resort attractions all day.
A letter to the Daily Sentinel from John 8. Scott secretary of the Fairmont Fair Association reports the July 4th races canceled due to failure of horses destined to arrive. A splendid track meet was planned, but management regrets the cancellation necessitated by the lack of horses.
Eleven saloons opened in Graf ton this morning after a two year dry spell. Latrobe street hosts most outlets with two on Main street. New licenses run for two years from today through July 191. Names include Chas G Flanagan Harry Kimmel Davis Barker B W Durr D Bonafede Roy Nennett Fred J Bolliger Ford Brothers Hiram Gaines William Currence.
Barbers in the city raise shave prices to 16 cents effective today after a prior agreement among shop proprietors. The lift from 10 to 15 cents took effect earlier, completing a staged price increase.
Mayor McWilliams issues a proclamation against dangerous fireworks on principal streets and alleys for July 4, placing Grafton in the safe and sane Independence Day column.
Six masked bandits attempted to wreck passenger train No 41 from Philadelphia to Erie last night near Erie Pennsylvania. A pitched battle ensued with train crew and passengers. Two crew members and one bandit were shot. The bandits tried to rob the express and mail car, windows were smashed, passengers crouched on floors. The gang of six fled after an exchange of gunfire lasting about fifteen minutes. The engineer halted the train by recognizing a wedge of railroad ties placed on the track. This marks the first eastern train robbery attempt in twenty years since the Perry incidents.
News from the state capital reports Fred C Blue State Tax Commissioner underwent an appendectomy Friday evening. The operation was successful and he is doing well with hopeful prospects for steady recovery. This marks a second attack he has suffered from, and friends statewide await further updates from his bedside.
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