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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1908
Page
1
Lincoln Tigret is named in a nomination connected with irregularity and rule support from conscientious Republicans. The article notes strong backing within the party. Further details on dates, places, or organizations are not provided in readable text.
Delegates chosen by Republicans meet in Charleston to nominate a state ticket. Arnold C. Scherr is named gubernatorial candidate and accepts with a pledge to fight to win. The Scherr camp asserts the voter will is carried by the majority despite objections from the state committee. A conference at the courthouse sets the course, with Morris as temporary chairman and Ogden as secretary.
A Pullman sleeper car carried a lively Elks party and their ladies from Philadelphia bound for Dallas Texas for the B P O Elks grand lodge meeting. The group was described as bright up to date and enjoying the trip to the fullest. See Lears Cabinet Photographs for 91.00 per dozen.
Mrs J P Manning of Mecca near San Bernardo California set a new world fasting record by ending a 76 day fast that was only briefly interrupted by tea coffee and a strawberry dish She started the fast to lose weight and reduced her weight from 300 to 245 pounds She plans to continue a sparing fruit diet until her figure becomes sylph like and she reaches the 100 mark.
The city operates a crew under Street Commissioner Jake Morgan to grade West Main from Charles H. Rector corner to Fetterman Methodist Church in preparation for a first class fire-brick pavement. The brick roadway will be fifty feet wide, creating one of the city’s finest streets. The brick contract has not been awarded yet, but the council is urged to quickly buy material and push the project to early completion for maximum value.
A crowd reacted with exuberant cheers when the name Bryan was announced, triggering a spontaneous display of excitement. Bystanders recalled the moment as a lively highlight, underscoring Bryan's popularity and the event's charged atmosphere.
The Denver dispatch describes a rousing Bryan demonstration on the convention floor lasting over an hour and a half as delegates aimed to match a Roosevelt showing in Chicago. The draft platform calls for anti injunction measures, stricter interstate railroad regulation, a federally issued currency loaned to banks, trust extermination, a license system, tariff revision, and Asiatic immigration protections, with continued coverage expected on page four.
A moonlight picnic will gather a merry crowd at the park tonight by boat for an evening of leisure. Attendees include Misses Mabel Watkins, Blanche Watkins, Nelle Fahey, Rose Fahey, Marie Foley, Irene Foley, Mayme Cole, Lois Rogers, Grace Tregellas, Elinore Tregellas, and Messrs A P Lavelle, John Staples, George Pollock, W I Booth, Harry Abbott, Jno Hechmer, Ed Fahey, Jesse Wolf, and Merle Watkins. The group cites the beautiful moon as ideal for the gathering.
Parkersburg July 8 Charles Brown a negro was found guilty in the circuit court here today of criminal assault on Myrtle Combs of Moundsville The jury recommended mercy of the court which cannot impose the death sentence He may face seven to twenty years imprisonment
Sandy Roach of Webster dies at about age 40 after a short illness from a damp chill while working at a Clerksburg area coal mine. He leaves three brothers Henry B Page and Bailey Roach all of Webster. Cabinet photographs offered at $1.00 per dozen. Loar 108-2t
The West Virginia Republican state convention at Charleston on July 8 1908 endorses Elkins Scott and Dawson, denounces central committee actions, calls for a square deal and orderly government free of machine control, supports a constitutional liquor ban with limited medical and mechanical exceptions, and backs a uniform primary law for all elections.
Notice to people living out of Grafton indicating that if they buy ladies goods totaling over five dollars the seller will pay their railroad fare. Adelsson 108.
Martin R. Preston, jailed for murder with 20 years remaining, conducts a presidential campaign from his Carson City cell. Surrounded by aides and allowed limited access, he answers letters and telegrams, campaigning on the Socialist Labor ticket with notable enthusiasm.
Mrs A S Warder of the West Side remains gravely ill at her home as friends await any sign of improvement. Doctors and family send for Dr Warder from the Denver convention while her brother Hon John T McGraw, also at the convention, is not wired for and may stay to finish his duties unless her condition worsens.
Mr Seth Smith and Miss Elizabeth Walter were in the city today after a morning drive from Philippi arriving before ten. They say the roads are in fine condition and the trip was most pleasant.
The Adelson boys are unloading their ladies stock as they move into the men’s business. Prices out of the question. This month offers large cabinet photographs at 1.50 and 2.00 per dozen. W.R. Loar, 108-31.
Swisher residents announce a distinct ticket aimed at disrupting the party ahead of the November election. The move signals ongoing factional activity as discussions continue within the local political scene.
At the Charleston convention dated July 9, Swisher supporters struggle to nominate a full ticket as chaos reigns. W. G. Conley was named attorney general over A. R. Stallings while J. W. Santee and R. A. Riggs withdrew. Swisher touted for governor with ongoing ballot drama and delays amid crowded deliberations.
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