Graf ton School Bond Issue Planned for South Side Growth
The Graf ton Independent School District Board proposes bonds totaling 19000 to fund an eight room south side ward and West Side repairs, fire escapes, furnishings, and related costs. It lists architect plans, funding sources, and a July 20 1911 election to approve the issue with sinking fund taxes.
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Board of Education of
Grafton Independent School
Grafton
W. Ford
Jolliffes
The
Aes
Ford
West Side
South Side
Wyattaing
Grafton Ind
Grafton Sentinel
Grafton Leader
Acts of
West Virginia
State of
Taylor Town
J. W. Merle Watkins
Board of Education
Grafton Independent School District
W. Merle Watkins
Veteran Dead At Age of 91 In Tucker County Deep South WV
W Bowmen known as Uncle Sammy in Tucker county dies at Parsons aged 91. Born near St George in 1820 he served as Tucker county sheriff postmaster merchant and mail carrier. He built the Blackwater hotel and the St George courthouse, served briefly in the Confederate army then joined Union allegiance. He amassed wealth and retired, a familiar Parsons figure. FAIRMONT fire at Madeira Hill Clark mine near Clarksburg now under partial control after extensive damage. Inspectors oversee extinguishing with state mining department.
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St. Geogre
Tucker County
Bowerman
Kelley
Parsons
Fairmont
Chieftain Mathe
Madeira-Hill-Clark
Clarksburg
Henry
State Mining Department
Frank Piteons
Were Wedded At Oakland In West Virginia
Sunday morning Mr. Ford Yunk ter of Clarksburg and Miss Grace Henderson of Grafton were married by the Presbyterian minister at Oakland on the 8 oclock train. They returned to Grafton last evening and will reside in Clarksburg. The groom works in Clarksburg, formerly here. He left this morning for Clarksburg. the bride will join Mr Yonker there this evening. The Sentinel extends best wishes for a long and happy married life.
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Ford Yunkter
Clarksburg
Grace ‘Henderson
Grafton
Oakland
Presbyterian Church
Yonker
Sentinel
Blumberg to Rebuild Store on East Main Street
Blumberg’s underselling store at 12 to 16 East Main Street will be enlarged and rebuilt. Gigley Construction Company of Grafton has the contract to extend the rear for nearly double ground floor space and add an ornamental front with large display windows. The modern improvements will create a thoroughly updated storefront. The store, founded about two years ago, is described as one of Grafton’s fastest growing businesses.
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Llumberg’s
East Main Street
Blumberg
Gigley Construction Company
Grafton
Glass Men Lose to Y M C A in Intercity Game
The intercity league game Saturday afternoon between the Y M C A and the Tygart Valley Glass team was a strong exhibition. After a 3 to 3 tie through the sixth inning, the YMCA exploded with 15 runs and won 18 to 3. Joe Dorsey and Harry Lambrecht traveled to Philadelphia Monday night for games between Philadelphia and New York.
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Tygart Valley Glass
Baloon
Glass Men
YMCA
Messrs
Joe Dorsey
Harry Lambrecht
Philadelphia
New York
Meeslee on Main Street assault echoes through town
A crowd attacked Ernest Mays and former Chief of Police William J. Mays on Main Street after a gathering near the Kimmel saloon. In the melee several blows landed, charges followed, and multiple assailants were jailed or fined after court actions. Witnesses reported strong outrage among merchants and townspeople at the weekend incident.
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Latrobe Street
Ernest Mays
Daily Sentinel
William J. Mays
Elkin
Main Street
Main
Mr. Mays
Billy Mays
Most Mays
Chief Mays
Elkins
Kimmel
Will Shelton
Shelton
Shanabarger
Mays
Cleve Shelton
John McGlumphy
John Trammer
J. T. Hecker
Will Drennen
John McGrumphy
Will Mays
Drennen
Hecker
Cleve Sehlton
McGlumphy
Bill Drennen
Trammer
Fight follows attempted hold up near glass plant
Lee Masaisal, a foreigner, was attacked by Andy Vicelli as he walked by the Tygart Valley Glass plant near railroad tracks. Vicelli, who woke from a box car, tried to rob Masaisal and was fined $11 plus costs in Myot McWilliams's office. The morning trial drew a large crowd.
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Cleve Shelton
Trammer
Jana
John McGrumphy
John Trammer
Wil Drennen
Hecker
Drennen
Bne
Will Shelton
Shanabarger
Fetterman Field
Jecowd
Daily Sentinel
Tygart Valley Glass
Lee
Masaisal
Andy Vicelli
Myot McWilliams
Vicelli
Masaissal
Farmer Folk dies after field roller accident
Martinsburg West Virginia July 3 Harry M Folk son of Walton Folk prominent young farmer aged 29 unmarried died after a field roller catastrophe. He was attacked during a struggle with Vicelli who struck him with a pick handle causing the roller to pass over him. The scene drew others, the police arrived and placed the men under arrest. He died a few hours later.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Harry M. Folk
Walton Folk
Martingrobbery
Vicelli
Burg
Priarat
Two Ball Games Tomorrow In City League Schedule
The City League plans two amateur games tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. between Rose Hill and the M M A, and at 3:00 p.m. between The Glass Factory and the High School. A strong crowd is expected as the contests grow more engaging with each match.
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Rose Hill
Son of Judge Holt heads to two year Idaho cruise
Homer Holt son of Judge John Homer Holt of this city recently graduated from the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis and left Sunday night for Philadelphia to board the battleship Idaho at League Island navy yard for a two years cruise He ranked highly in his class and many friends wish him a successful naval career
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Homer Holt
John Homer Holt
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Philadelphia
Idaho
Homer
League Island Navy Yard
Fairmont Man Shot in NY
Police report a Fairmont West Virginia man Jos Barlia shot in the chest near the West Shore ferry in New York. He collapsed after a confrontation with a armed assailant. hospital doctors say recovery is unlikely.
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Fairmont
New York
West Shore
Fitzgerald
Flower Hospital
Jos. Barlia
W. Va
Barlia
Jersey
Red Wing Camp Near Grafton Park Invites Summer Visitors
Mr and Mrs Floyd Patton Mr and Mrs Walter Ball and Mr and Mrs L C Pangle camp on the Pat McElligott farm just this side of Grafton Park naming it Red Wing Camp They expect to be joined by others and plan to spend most of the summer at the site accompanying shopping today by Mr Patton
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Red Wing Camp
Floyd Patton
Walter Ball
L. C. Pangle Ang
Pat McElligott
Grafton Park
Patton
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B.& O, RL Ro Co
Grafton Independent
Taylor County
Grafton Bank
Boards of Education
PoliceMays
Fred Yunker
Grace Henderson
Grafton Daily Sentinel
Y.M.C. A
Meelee
T. Hecker
Trousar
Farmer
Cruise
Joseph Barlia
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