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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1909

Page

4

Praise for Peruna from Mrs Hopp and Miss Jolley

Letters from Mrs John Hopp of Wetaterave Glendale L J and Miss Malisa Jolley of Parmele North Carolina describe relief from catarrh indigestion and weakness after using Peruna. Hopp reports weight gain better sleep and renewed energy while Jolley says she is well of catarrh and thanks the company for guidance.

John Hopp Hofp Wetaterave Glendale L. J Peruna Malisa Jolley Parmele N.C

Smith Sells Grafton Republican Stake

D Grant Smith has disposed of his interests in the Grafton Republican and plans to move to Baltimore. George M Whitescarver, a Democrat traveling in the West, is believed to have purchased the holdings and may dictate policies, with G A Bolden remaining as editor.

Taft remarks at monument unveiling praised by crowd

The article extols President Taft as a liberal leader whose speeches sway the public. It cites his remarks at the unveiling of the Dr. Stevenson monument, defending free institutions and opposing despotism. An advertisement for Dr Shoop's Rheumatism Remedy follows, urging readers to obtain a free trial booklet and treatment.

Taft Dr. Stephenson United States North Rome Cef Racine Wis

Disciplined Army Faded Into Paths of Peace

The disciplined army faded out and disappeared into paths of peace preserving nothing but the sweet memory and association they had formed during the war.

City boasts no arrests on Independence Day docket

The Sentinel notes there were no names on the police docket in Mayor Love's court this morning despite Independence Day celebrations. Mayor Love and several city councilmen praised the peaceful holiday, calling Grafton a notably calm city in West Virginia and the nation.

the Sentinel Love Mayor Love Grafton West Virginia

Woman sues four Parkersburg saloonkeepers

A Parkersburg woman sues four saloon keepers for damages claiming her 15 year old son became intoxicated from liquor bought at their establishments and lost his job. She seeks 3000 from each, arguing minors must be barred from saloons and licenses should be revoked for selling to minors.

Wheeling News Parkersburg

Sentinel replies to Republican contrast over whiskey ads

The Sentinel declines perception of bias in controversy with the Republican and notes its own liquor ad receipts under Bolden. The paper invites inspection of its books, which allegedly show the Republican editor’s handwriting in recent records.

The Sentinel Grafton Republican Bolden

Sentinel Ends Controversy With Brief Rejoinder

The Sentinel states it has avoided ongoing bickering with the Grafton Republican and will not engage further. It emphasizes its mission to report news and opinions on important issues, invites public judgment, and asserts controversy harms the reading public.

Sentinel The Republican

Sentinel Maintains Neutral News Ahead of School Days

The Sentinel vows to stay aloof from school day issues and avoid name calling, continuing to deliver news to the public without becoming a laughing stock.

Grafton Aims To Win Panval Pennant In Strong Start

Grafton opens the Panval league with an auspicious win over Connellsville and strong showings against Fairmont Uniontown. The piece credits Grafton with the best, fastest team in the league and urges community support to secure the pennant and a championship series with Fairmont.

Grafton Connellsville Fairmont Uniontown Panva Gratton

Thrift drives clearance and rail upgrades near Graf ton

The Eastern approach of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad to Graf ton shows evidences of thrift with many workers on site as the heavy curve is straightened. Improvements are expected to finish in fall, promising summer employment for numerous men. The Grafton Window Glass Company also plans big repairs in the East End to ready the plant for operation by mid August.

Baltimore & Ohio Grafton Grafton Window Glass Company

Earth Dwellers Question Air Travel From Kentucky Balloons

A Kentucky town reports a night time balloon flight causing a sand and pebble rain. The piece imagines risks of airship travel for bystanders and questions future warfare and merchant airships while urging ground dodging of falling debris and objects.

Kentucky

Maple Run Beats Knottsville In Weekend Baseball

Maple Run defeated Knottsville 11 to 4 on Saturday, aided by home team errors. Local notes mention Edwin Powell, a former Knottsville boy, hosting a Graftonian picnic, and several regional family visits and travels. The community mourns the death of Mrs. Maria Baker Miller of York Nebraska, granddaughter of Maj. Isaac Means, tying to local families.

Maple Run Knottsville Edwin Powell Greenwood Farm James W. Knotts Haymonds Byus M. E St. Albans Heallands Cecil R. J. Horter Jenniehawn Grafton Nettie Shringleton Pearl Thomas Maria Baker Miller York Neb Miller Isaac Means County

Flemington Fourth Sees Visitors and Ball Games

Flemington marked a quiet Fourth with visitors from nearby towns and a busy ball games scene at Simpson. Supt. John Davidson visited Clarksburg, while families from Fairmont, Webster, and Grafton joined Mrs. Davidson and others. The Heneta Bone Company paused operations for improvements.

Flemington Grafton Clarksburg Simpson John Davidson Lena Sinsel Fairmont William Feltner John Feltner Webster Spet H. P. Davidson Chas. A. Sinsell C. L. Davidson W. P. Riley Willis Byron George Q. Sinsel Hen E Ta Bone Company Dr. I. Davisson Squire J. D. Currey Meadland

Sermon and social visits noted at Otterbein Chapel

Rev Walter Sinclair preached to the Modern Woodmen of America at Otterbein Chapel Sunday night. Several locals, including Mr C M Cornwell and Mr Mrs Lon Hamilton of Grafton, visited relatives here. Children’s services are planned at Otterbein Chapel Sunday night July 18 at 8 PM.

Walter Sinclair America Otterbein Chapel C. M. Cornwell Grafton Homer Harvey Century Clarence Shroyer Lon Hamilton Harrie Simpson Allee Watts Fellowsville Allen Lindsey Fairmont

Community notes and travels across the region

Local residents and visitors are listed with movements between Century Grafton and Parsons. Families including Waugh Scott Hamilton Freeman visitrelatives, and other notes mention Shaw and McDaniel in the area. The second portion includes Frank J Cheney of Toledo declaring his firm will pay one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure.

Oscar and Waldo Waugh l Bellington Ira Scott Century G. BE Martin Grant McDaniel I. M. Loch Oscar Waugh Grafton Johnie Freeman Parsons Audra Scott Gusta Hamilton Brydon State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney F. J. Cheney & Co Hall A. D A. W. Gleason

Commissioners Notice in Chancery of Taylor County WV

Wade H Hilkey as administrator of James W Jacobs deceased and multiple heirs are notified that on August 9 1904 in Grafton WV the court will audit and settle the deceased’s real estate and debts per an April 28 1909 order of reference. The commissioner and attorney sign and date the notice 6-41.

Chancery Notice in Grat ton WV 1909 Selvey heirs named

On August 11 1909 at the Grat ton West Virginia court house I will audit and settle the accounts of Okey Hefner administrator of Mary Newlon deceased. The hearing seeks the real estate and debts of Mary Newlon and other related matters as directed by the Taylor County Circuit Court order dated April 28 1909. Attendees must produce proper evidence.

Commissione Notic Richard Selvey O. J. Selvey Mary E. Selvey Manervey Cleavenger Newlon May Gawthrop Howard B. Newlon Affa Newlon Nora Newlon Charles P. Newlon Thaddeus Newlon James F. Newlon Herbert Findley Inez Findley Martha S. Findley Charles W. Findley Amor Cole Penelope Cole Newton Thomas H. Newton Vera Bartlett Neva Bartlett Harris Selvey Okey Hefner Mary Newton Circuit Court Taylor County West Virginia Gratton Mary Newlon Gircuit Gene W. Ford W. R. D. Dent

Divorce suit filed in Taylor County court

Order of publication announces Leicester Rodeheaver seeks divorce from Nelson Davis Rodeheaver in chancery. Nelson, not a resident, must appear within one month of first publication to protect his interests. Court requires publication in the Grafton Sentinel. Clerk M D Allender, Plaintiff’s attorney C Lawson. Beat

West Virginia Circuit Court Taylor County Leicester Rodeheaver Nelsom Davis Rodeheaver Chancery Nelson Davis Rodeheaver Grafton Sentinel M.D. Allender C. Lawson

Guardian William J Brown to report on Mary Jane Brown property

In Taylor county West Virginia guardian plaintiff William J Brown as administrator announces a July 22 1909 office hearing in Grafton to execute an order of reference issued April 29 1909. The commissioner will identify Mary Jane Brown deceaseds real estate liens debts priorities and rents and settle accounts for the administrator.

William J. Brown Guardian Jas H. A. Brown Circuit Court Taylor County West Virginia Grafton Mary Jane Brown C. C. Lawson Chancery

Settlement notice of Mary M. Ryan and John G. Williamson estates

The undersigned Commissioner of Accounts settles accounts for J. M. Ryan administrator of Mary M. Ryan and Ison E. Williamson executor of John G. Williamson. Dated June 234 1909. G. W. Ford Commissioner of Accounts.

Commissioner of Accounts For Settlement J. M. Ryan Mary M. Ryan Ison E. Williamson John 8. Williamson G. W. Ford

Notice to Creditors Mary Jane Brown Estate Action

To the creditors of Mary Jane Brown deceased authorities require filing claims for adjudication by July 22. The claims should be presented to C. C. Lawson, Commissioner, at his office in Tay lor County. Witness M. D. Allender, Clerk of Court, June 9, 1909.

Notice to Creditors of James Jacobs Deceased

Creditors of James Jacobs deceased are notified to present their claims for adjudication to G. W. Ford, Commissioner, at his office in the county on or before August 9 following, in accordance with a court decree made in a pending case dated June 26 1909.

James Jacobs Circuit Court

Creditors urged to file claims against Mary Newton estate

To the creditors of Mary Newton deceased claims against the estate adjudication to G. W. in said county on or before August 11. Witness M. D. Allender Clerk of said Court this 26th day of June 19 AD ALLENDER Clerk.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Grafton Weekly Sentinel HE Sentinel Publishing W. Va Knotts Ville Pierce Grvan New Revi Pt KR. V. Pierce Bolfelo Wade H. Hilkey James W. Jacobs Louisa F. Jacobs Fountain E. Jacobs James E. Jacobs George F. Jacobs Mary E. Jacobs John N. Jacobs Alonzo W. Jacobs Augusta M. Jacobs Rebecca Thayre Grafton Banking & Trust Company G. H. A. Kunst Court House EW. Ford WR. D. Dent M. D. Allender Taylor Allender
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