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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1909

Page

8

Saloons Restored in Fairmont After License Victory

Fairmont city council granted the Fairmont brewery a license to operate for the next year reversing a two month deadlock. McMillan, ousted over a freeholder status and license support, sought reinstatement but faced court appeals. The decision allows sale of beer in Fairmont and likely hotel licenses later, amid large crowds and renewed pay to city workers after months without licenses.

Daily Sentinel Fairmont City Fairmont C. EB. McMillan Court of Appeals McMillen Atys Mason Council Lcense

Habig Cook Nuptials In St Marys Church

A church wedding in Herman Pennsylvania united Miss Viola Cook daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry J Cook and Mr Joseph Ignatius Habig of Cumberland. The ceremony followed a High Nuptial Mass with music by the Brothers choir and was attended by close relatives. The couple left for Atlantic City on their wedding tour and will reside in Cumberland after several weeks away.

Herman, Pa St. Marys Catholic Church Viola Cook Harry J. Cook Joseph Ignatius Hablg Cumberland Mary Dominick Mary Gordon Uniontown Francis Habig Brothers Cook Habig Teresa Sadie Courtney Dunbar

Charleston Doctor Fined for Whiskey Prescription

Charleston July 7 The first conviction since Charleston saloons out was had in police court this morning when Dr. Robert Cunningham was fined 200 dollars for issuing a prescription to a druggist for a half pint of whiskey Cunningham will appeal.

Chapreston Charleston Robert ‘Gunpingham Cunningham

Priscilla Club Outing To Park In Shade Of Grove

Priscilla club members spent a day in the park enjoying lunch under trees. The party included Mrs. A R Warden, Mrs. W P Hendrickson, Misses Mary Leeds Jo Clare Hendrickson Rhea Warden Neta Bartlett Lila Clare Rector Minnie Bennett Clare Turner Hughes E F Goodwin and others from Clarksburg New York Mingo Junction and local city residents.

Priscilla Club A. R. Warden W. P. Hendrickson Wait Miller Henry Runge O. C. Jefferys William Bennett A. B. Williams C. A. Keefer W. LR. Loar H. C. Compton Mary Leeds Jo Clare Hendrickson Rhea Warden Neta Bartlett Lila Clare Rector Minnie Bennett Clare Turner Hughes New York E. F. Goodwin and Little Son Clarksburg Laura and Mary Pelley Mingo Junction Prudence Hinkle

Driving trip from city to Western counties with stops

Mr. Harry A. Abbott and his mother depart for a driving trip through Taylor Monongalia and Preston counties. They will call at Little Falls Reedsville Kingwood and Terra Alta during the tour.

Harry A. Abbott Myrtle Sheats Moundsville Taylor Monongalia Preston Counties Little Falls Reedsville Kingwood Terra Alta

Thieves Rob Two Stores Early This Morning

Daily Sentinel reports two stores in Fetterman robbed after midnight. C Baker and James Glenn lost money and valuables including jewelry knives cutlery and shoes. Glenn’s shop yielded 2.60 cash and a suit of clothes rifle pistol and other items were found stolen from nearby camps. Bloodhounds pursued suspects toward Fairmont but no arrests reported.

OFC Baker James Glenn Daily Sentinel C. Baker First Ward Mr. Glenn Glennatore Granny Watkins Jackie Hoskins Yoyce Brickyard

Broadus Institute Carmuan senior course catalog

Broaddus Institute advertises a new campus for young men and women with modern facilities including steam heat electric light and spring water. It lists Classical Scientific Normal Music Elocution and Physical Culture programs with fall term starting September 2 1909 and directs inquiries to Rev Elkanah Hulley principal at Philipps West Virginia.

Elkanah Hulley A. M Philipps W. Va

Samuel H Gramm Dies After Long Illness in Grafton

Hon Samuel H Gramm longtime Grafton lumberman and Republican leader died at his West Main home after a lengthy illness from paralysis. Born January 13 1842 in Dauphin Pa he built Gramm and Magill and later led major mills in Taylor County. Funeral Friday at 4 PM at Grafton Presbyterian Church with Revs McClelland and Flanagan officiating.

Daily Sentinel Grafton Samuel H. Gramm West Main Street Senator Gramm Dauphin County Pennsylvania Michael Gramm Lancaster H. S. Wilson Doddiige County West Virginia H. §. Wilson Pardee and Cook Company John L. Magill Grammy and Magill Graham Fannie E. Parthemore William Parthemore Kate Carrie Jennie Annie H. A. Jarret Harrisville George Alma Grafton Presbyterian Church Reno Post Grand Army of the Republic Bf Grafton Lodge A. F A. M Copestone Royal Arch Masons Knights Templars Central Lodge 127Th Pennsylvania Infantry Construction Corps Army of the Potomac City Point Gaston Unt Taylor County Merchants and Mechanics Savings Bank Grafton Building and Loan Association State League of West Republican Clubs Nashville Monongalia Preston Taylor John A. McClelland J. H. Flanagan

Elks Leaders Head to Grand Lodge Meeting

Senator KB Bailey district deputy A I N Means and local Elks Albert Lucas Luke Flanagan depart by train for Los Angeles to attend the Grand Lodge gathering. The event is billed as one of the greatest in the order with thousands expected on the Pacific coast for the California meeting.

KB. F. Bailey The Elks A. I. N. Means Grand Lodge Albert Lucas Luke Flanagan Los Angeles Cal Order Pacific Coast California

Marathon Race Planned Across Four Counties In West Virginia

Clarksburg athlete Al Martin plans an eight mile marathon at Fetterman ball park open to runners from Taylor Marion Lewis and Harrison counties. D N O Neil, winner of Martins marathon at Clarksburg, will enter. Entry fee 50 cents with prizes. date to be named likely Saturday July 24. Also Senator Elkins urges protection on shipping by reducing import duties to encourage American shipping without subsidies.

Daily Sentinel al. W. Matin Clarksburg Taylor Marion Lewis Harrison D.N. O’neil Grafton Martin Sentinel Ball Park Washington, D. C Senator Elkins Elkins New York Scea

Corrothers Sues Officer Pepper for Felonious Assault

Cub Corrothers, beaten with a mace by Policeman J L Pepper on June 29, filed a felonious assault suit in Justice Monroe's court through A W Burdett and Howard H Holt. Pepper was indicted and held to a $500 bond for appearance before the next grand jury after witnesses testified Pepper struck Corrothers unnecessarily while Corrothers offered no retaliation.

J. L. Pepper Daily Sentinel A. W. Burdett Howard H. Holt Cub Corrothers Court of Justice Monroe Pepper J. H. S. Barlow

Sweet Melody Flour Fine Ball by Tygart Valley Lodge

The annual hall of the members of Tygart Valley Lodge International Association of Machinists at Brinkman hall drew a large crowd. From 8:30 pm to midnight Vincent's orchestra provided high quality music as dancers and musicians were in harmony, marking the event as one of the most successful machinists balls.

Tygart Valley Lodge International Association of Machinists Brinkman Hall Vincent

Transfer to White Plains Victory for Thaw in Judge Mills ruling

In White Plains Judge Mills ordered Harry K. Thaw moved from Matteawan asylum to the White Plains jail a ruling seen as a Thaw victory. The attorney general opposed Thaw’s motion. A change of venue could trigger re transfer to Matteawan if Justice Gaynor grants it. Governor Stone testified and Thaw’s mental state appeared normal. The case adjourned until Monday awaiting Gaynor’s decision.

Harry Thaw Judge Mills White Plains Mills Harry K. Thaw Matteawan Thaw Marschauser Gaynor William Stone Pennsylvania Stone Morschauser Justice Gaynor

Stork Visits Friedmans for New Baby

A stork visited Mr. and Mrs. Max Friedman at noon Tuesday delivering a baby son at their West Main Street home. The couple are receiving congratulatory wishes from friends today.

Stork Max Friedman West Main Street

Bond election planned for city funds and water works

A Thursday night council meeting may enact an ordinance for a $95,000 bond issue to pave West Main and Barrett streets and fund new water works pumps. The plan aims to improve debt management and water supply. past spending questions may boost support. Jim Jones and Mr and Mrs Kendall returned from a vacation in Washington, Philadelphia, Atlantic City and New York.

First Ward Barrett Street Hounell Sentinel Jim Jone

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