California Doctor Praises Peruna Remedy
Dr J W Fuller of California describes long catarrh suffering and loss of smell hearing and sight. He credits Peruna with driving the ailment from his system and restoring vitality, noting pleasing results and feeling younger. He also mentions Man a lin as an ideal laxative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peruna
R.J.W. Fuller
Scientine Optician
North Main St
Los Angeles
Cal
Pernna
Perna
Bridge repairs urged for Grafton crossing
The Grafton county court orders extensive repairs to the old Latrobe street bridge due to dangerous condition and high potential damages. The editorial urges a new sturdier bridge with a concrete floor to handle heavy traffic and long term taxpayer savings, stressing joint action by the county and Grafton Traction Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latrobe Street
Sentinel
County Court
Grafton Traction Company
Packed conference committee signals Aldrich takeover
Speaker Cannon packed the house conferees to push the Aldrich bill over the Payne bill. The plan aims to substitute the Aldrich measure, with critics decrying the veteran protections and Ways and Means influence sidelined. The report prepared for adoption or rejection faces strong opposition from reform-minded members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannon
Ways and Means
Hsi
Connecticut
Taft and Cannon Face Tariff Clash Over Payne Aldrich Bills
A.N. Roosevelt Republicans split on tariff schedules as Speaker Cannon uses a packed committee to push the Aldrich bill. Taft signals potential veto if the conference measures keep Payne bill revisions. The dispute tests party loyalty, with fate of Republican tariff policy hanging on leadership showdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldrich
Dingley
Payne
Taft
Yale
New Haven
Cannon
Uncle Joe
Post-Chronicle
Virginia Debt Sparks Exchange of Accusations Between States
The Richmond News Leader damningly blames West Virginia for corruption and debt while praising its rival as a beacon of civilization in contrast. It argues Virginia should demand an honest settlement to clear the cloud over state credit and protect its people. The Wheeling News cites Virginia’s role in lending its once honorable status to financiers from New York and London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Commonwealth
Richmond News-Leader
Thelazar
Virginia
New York
London
Wheeling News
Foreigners Behind Fairmont Mafia Convictions
It emerged the Mafia members convicted at Fairmont were all foreigners without naturalization papers. None accused of Black Hand methods had taken out papers, suggesting the murderers and robbers linked to Black Hand come from the lowest foreign element rather than the better class who become citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
Unclear Wage Dispute Seen Between B and O and Workers
A reader notes that current tensions between the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and several employees appear tied to a wage matter. The writer observes workers tolerating pay levels, while the B and O seems assertive, suggesting potential harmony or continued friction pending how those differences are resolved.
Fortune Tells Ignore Women Health and Happiness
An old health ad claims women neglecting health harms fortune and love, promoting Dr. Pierce's Favorit and the World’s Dispensary Medical Association as cures. It hawks a confidential correspondence service and a 1000 page family advice book, sent free with stamps or cloth bound for a price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conan Tiss Pierce
Wasi
Jess
Resson
Too Small a Salary For County Court Members
The Sentinel argues county court members deserve higher pay than $2.00 per day during sessions. It notes the workload and responsibility of managing county affairs justify better compensation and that the plea is independent of any official influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sentinel
County Court
City council backs tax exemptions to lure industry
Gratton's Board of Trade plan exempts manufacturers from taxes for three to five years to attract plants and workers. The move, praised as progress, suggests county court should follow Gratton's example to place Grafton at the forefront of development and capital attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratton
Board of Trade
Grafton
Death of William H. Barnes Revered City Figure
The Sentinel reports the death of William H. Barnes, a substantial citizen known for high christian integrity and moral worth. The community and the church he served lose a blameless life and a longtime, respected member who sought peace with his fellow man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Barnes
Sentinel
Coffee Spill Fatal for Young Girl in Parkersburg
In Parkersburg West Virginia on July 15 Catherine Cooper eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Israel Cooper died from severe burns after overturning a cup of steaming coffee while seated at the table. The scalding liquid fell on her head and ear causing fatal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
W. Va
Catherine
Israel Cooper
Broaddus Institute Offers Modern Christian Education
BROADDUS INSTITUTE presents a Christian school for young men and women with new buildings, mountain air, spring water, steam heat, electric light, and modern conveniences. It lists Classical, Scientific, Normal, Music, Elocution, and Physical Culture courses under an experienced faculty and planned curriculum. Contact details reference a catalog and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croke
Ologue
Ethanah
Village Health, Visitors, and Local Happenings in Blueville
Blueville residents report good health while Mrs. Jane Robinson improves. Mt. Nemo guests return home after visiting Mrs Albert Vegon’s family. Local residents Mr. Warden Carroll and Mr. Guy Brown called on friends in Clarksburg. Mail carrier W. E. B. Demosy takes a 15 day vacation. Mr. and Mrs. R Rogers stayed with Finley Phillips in McConkey. Jenkins couple visited Mrs. Jenkins' parents in Irondale. Earl Trader spent Sunday with C. Brown. Mrs. Sarah Norris shopped in Grafton. Otha Compton attends a three day meeting at Wilson. Will Bowman and family visited Hugh Watkins. Hard times not defeating Blueville residents. R Rogers plans two new rental houses. Citizens desire street cars.
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Jane Robinson
Hoffman
Mt. Nemo
Albert Vegon
Warden Carroll
Guy Brown
Clarksburg
W. EB. Demosy
Earl Trader
C. Brown
Sarah Norris
Grafton
Otha Compton
Wilson
Will Bowman
Hugh Watkins
R. S. Rogers
Local notes from Flemington and Clarksburg visits and housing plans
Flemington residents Anna Flaherty Edith Stone visit their uncle H B Shaver. Abbie Marple from College Hill taken to St Marys Hospital Clarksburg for appendicitis surgery with Doctors Ogden and Currey. Several residents change plans move shop and travel, while others tour Michigan and West Virginia, and Shaver hires McGrumphy Brothers for home painting. A long commissioner's notice lists multiple plaintiffs defendants and heirs in a chancery case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Flaherty
Monongah
Edith Stone
Clarksburg
H. B. Shaver
Abbie Marple
G. Marple
College Hill
St. Mary's Hospital
Ogden and
Currey
Flemington
Ogden
John W. Davidson
O. F. Roe
Pittsvein Coal
Grafton
Ison L. Williamson
Colorado
West Virginia
West
Dellet Lawson
G. F. Batson
Beulah
Helen Musser
Michigan
McGrumphy Brothers
Stanley Fleming
Mountain State Business College
Parkersburg
Notice of audit of Mary Newlon estate in Grattox WV
Pending in Taylor County Circuit Court the notice calls all named plaintiffs and defendants to attend on August 11 1909 at the Grattox court house to audit state and settle the accounts of Okey Hefner as administrator of Mary Newlon deceased. The order dated April 28 1909 directs report of real estate value debts and pertinent matters to the Circuit Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Taylor County
West Virginia
Grattox
Okey Hefner
Mary Newlon
Gene W. Ford
W. R. D. Dent
Commissioner’s Notice in Chancery for James W. Jacobs estate
Wade H. Hilkey administrator of James W. Jacobs deceased files in Taylor County West Virginia a chancery action against Louisa Jacobs et al and Grafton Banking and Trust Company. On August Sunday 1909 an order of reference will be executed to audit and settle accounts and determine real estate liens and priorities and report to the court. Commissioner Gene W. Ford signs. jw. R. Dent attorney. 6-4t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Circuit Court
Taylor County
West Virginia
Grafton
Gene W. Ford
Jw. R. D, Dent
Order of Publication in Rodeheaver Divorce Case
At rules in Taylor County circuit court July 1909 Leicester Rodeheaver seeks divorce from Nelson Davis Rodeheaver and custody of their child. Nelson not a resident. required to appear within one month after first publication to protect his interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Circuit Court
Taylor County
Leicester Rodeheaver
Nelson
Davis Rodeheaver
Nelson Davis Rodeheaver
Guardian’s motion in Chancery for Mary Jane Brown estate
William Brown as guardian and others are notified that on July 22, 1909 at the Grafton office a commissioner will execute a reference order. The order, dated April 29, 1909, seeks to report real estate, liens, debts, priorities, and rental value of Mary Jane Brown deceased, to aid a full hearing and settle accounts of the administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Brown
Guardian
Jas
H. A. Brown
Circuit Court
Taylor County
West Virginia
Grafton
Mary Jane Brown
C. C. Lawson
Chancery
Notice to Creditors of Mary Jane Brown Deceased
Creditors of Mary Jane Brown, deceased, are required to file claims for adjudication with Commissioner C. C. Lawson at his office in Taylor County on or before July 22. This notice is issued by M. D. Allender, Clerk of the Circuit Court, June 9, 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane Brown
Circuit Court
Mary Newton
Taylor
G. W. Ford
M. D. Allender
Notice to Creditors of James Jacobs Deceased
To the creditors of James Jacobs deceased the decedent's debts and claims against the estate are to be adjudicated by G. W. Ford Commissioner at his county office on or before August 9 next. Court date noted as June 26.
Claims Against Mary Newton Estate Deadline Set
To the creditors of Mary Newton deceased: claims against the estate must be filed in said county on or before the 11th day of July, 1909, with the said Court. This notice is dated June 26, 1909.
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J. W. Fuller
California
Man-a-lin
Grafton Weekly Sentinel
the Sentinel Puble
ONG Co
Elena T
le Alesalhee Tb
Intial
Broaddus Institute
Blueville
Richard Selvey
O. J. Selvey
Mary E. Selvey
Va. Maner
Vey Cleavenger
Newlon
May Gawthrop
Howard B. Newlon
Affa Newlon
Nora Newlon
Charles P. Newlon
Thaddeus Newton
James F. Newton
Herbert Findley
Inez Findley
Martha S. Findley
Charles W. Findley
Amor Cole
Penelope Colermerly Newton
Thomas Howls
Vera Bartlett
Neva Bawlayer
Harri Selvey
Mary Newsom
Deceas
Grafton Sentinel
C.C. Lawson
Pitmr
M. D. Allen
James Jacobs
County of
Bond
Bond Express
John J. Stump & CO
Cumberland, Maryland
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