Terrible burn of three year old in West Side incident
A three year old, Robert Anderson son of Prof J E Angerson, was severely burned this morning after striking a match and igniting his nightgown. His mother smothered the flames, suffering a burned hand. doctors attended as the child rested by noon. The family hopes for no fatal outcome, with sympathy from the Sentinel.
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Robert Anderson
J. E. Angerson
Spruce Street
West Side
Prof. Anderson
Barrackville
Fairmont
The
Sentinel
Many Boats on River Show City Leisure Boom
In Grafton the Tygart Valley River now hosts a lively fleet of boats, from rowboats to motorboats, drawing youths and elders to evening trips. Some motor boats cost $150 to $250, reflecting a growing trend in boating and swimming as popular recreation.
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Grafton
Tygart Valley
Afidavits in Mallonee Case Clarify Proceedings
The Sentinel defends its coverage of the William Mallonee forgery case and publishes sworn affidavits from J H Dean constable and Leo J Rasche city editor to support its timeline. Affidavits recount arrest details, train arrival at 5:05 pm, and subsequent publication times, with Conductor Eugene Dunnington noted as confirming train arrival.
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William Mallonee
The
Sentinel
Annanias Club
Mallones
Mallonee
the Sentinel
Grafton
W. Va
J. H. Dean
Taylor County
Grafton & Belington
Lisse
Grafton Daily Sentinel
Taylor Co
Chas. R. Lilly
I. Leo J. Rasche
Leo J. Rasche
Chas
R. Lilly
J. P
Eugene Dunnington
Dunnington
Black Hills
South Dakota
Elks Guests Straub and Cruise Enjoy Dallas Visit
Cards from Dallas report Messrs Charles H. Straub and William B. Cruise are hosted by Elks in Texas. The entertainment is generous and varied as the pair tour Dallas and nearby cities during the Grand Lodge gathering. They plan to return to the Mountain State after the meeting ends.
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Charles H. Straub
William B. Cruise
Dallas
Texas
Grand Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Elks
Mr. Cruise
Mr. Straub
Lone Star State
North
Mountain State
Grand Lodge
Senator Elkins Seeks Names for Farmers Bullets Seeds
Senator Elkins announces that those seeking farmers bulletins and seeds issued by the government may mail their names and addresses to B. Elkins Hikins W Va at an early date. The bulletins will be mailed during the summer and the seeds sent next spring.
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Elkins
B. Elkins
Hikins
W. ‘Va
Prominent Citizen Col Andrew F Conaway Dies at 84 in Fairmont
Col Andrew F Conaway died at his daughter Mrs Davis home on Watson avenue after a yearlong illness. He was an early settler of Marion county born 1823 and formerly of Barrackville. Survived by his son J F Conaway daughter Mrs Martha Davis and daughter Mrs Minnie Snodgrass and fifteen grandchildren.
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Fairmont
Caleb. Davis
Watson Avenue
Andrew F. Conaway
Col. Conaway
Ren Col. Conaway
Marion County
Barrackville
Conaway
Virginia State Militia
Elizabeth Boor
John Franklin Conaway
Watson Hotel
Martha Davis
Caleb Davis
Minnie Snodgrass
Davis
J. F. Conaway
Snodgrass
Presbyterian E Picnic at Falls For Christian Endeavor
Members of the Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian church and friends spent the day at the Falls noon to evening. They planned boating bathing and floating in the shade and would return on the evening train arriving here at 9 20.
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Presbyterian
Christian Endeavor Society of the
Presbyterian Church
Funeral of Fred erick Holt Held at Bluemont Cemetery
The funeral for the late Fred erick Langdon Holt, son of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Holt, occurred this afternoon at 2 o'clock at St. Paul's M. B. church on the West Side with Rev. L. W. Roberts officiating. Interment followed at Bluemont cemetery under Undertaker John A. McCabe. Misa Elizabeth Walter of Philippi, who has been visiting in the city, will return home this evening.
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Frederick Langdon Holt
James A. Holt
L. W. Roberts
St. Paul's M. B. Church
Bluemont Cemetery
John .A. McCabe
Misa Elizabeth Walter
Philippi
Fatal Fourth of July Shooting in Wheeling
The Wheeling News reports the death of Lester Glendenning a 14 year old boy from a blank loaded pistol accident during Fourth of July celebrations near Market Street. Despite hospital care and anti toxins he died at City hospital at 5 AM Tuesday. Funeral planned Friday at 2 PM from Mrs Shaw's residence with Rev Nowara officiating. A telegram error briefly claimed Mrs Shaw's sister had died.
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Wheeling
Lester Glendenning
South Side
City
Safey and Sane
Glendenning
Market Street
Glendenninz
G. B. Shaw
Boyd Street
H. C. Nowara
John A. McCabe
Aboy
Fire alarms spark blaze on Main Street in town
A small blaze near 2 pm on Main Street caused alarm as a rubber hose leaked from a hotplate stove. A store box on the Kinney property at 407 Main Street burned briefly, then was smothered with water. Damage estimated at $50 to $75. Fire was contained before the wagon arrived. horses reportedly ran hard.
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Main Street
Sentinel
Michael J. Kinney
Two Boys Ran Away From West Virginia Reform School
Elmer Sperrow from Martinsburg and Jerry Skeims of Charleston fled Pruntytown Reform School last night around midnight. Bloodhounds trailed them but lost the scent. Sperrow was recaptured near Graf ton Coffman and Skeims remains at large. Mrs. T L Crawford returned home to Cumberland with her sister Eva after visiting Lincoln street.
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Elmer Sperrow
Martinsburg
Jerry Skeims
Charleston
West Virginia Reform School
Pruntytown
Newburg
Moundsville
Sperrow
Coffman
Grafton
Wheeling
Skelms
Flesher
Reform
New Four Story Block On East Main Let To Jones And Thomas
A contract for a four story business block on East Main street has been awarded to Jones and Thomas. Construction will start immediately. The total cost for the building excluding roofing is $8,000, and the project will significantly improve East Main street.
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East Main Street
Ada Bush
Theodore Bush
Jones & Thomas
Wilkinson Answers Special Investigation Committee In Scathing Letter
A public letter from Wilkinson attacks the lid lifters who audited city accounts covering 1901 to 1905. He accuses them of dishonesty, defends his 1902–1907 terms, and questions the handling of bond money and bank transactions, urging citizens to read the committee’s report and consider the implications for public finance.
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Grafton
Z. F. Welch
T. ¥.Lanham
G.—M. Whitescarver
Lanham
Whitescarver
Webster
Council
Wise Committee
Merchants’ and Mechanics’ Bank
A .E. N. Means
Mr. Means
Means
B. & O. Loan Department
Siman Nurg
Grafton Wood Working Co
Board of Education
Pruntytown
John Slane
Mackin
Dick Means
Dillison
Clarksburg
White' Searver
Willison
Wilkinson and Means
Whitscarver
Wll
Court House
B. & C. Joan
Whitescarver and
Local officials face scrutiny over city finances and unpaid debts
A fragmentary report accuses Whitescarver and Lanham of tax dodging and misusing funds, detailing alleged attempts to doctor reports and delay payments. The discourse cites lawsuits, unpaid judgments, and public resentment, urging accountability amid a disputed municipal audit.
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Cruise and
Straub
Government Bulletins
Otto Glendenning
Taft
Manila
M. J. Kinney
Wither Sperrow
T. L. Crawford
Robert Page
Lincoln Street
Cumberland
Miss Eva
Wilkinson
Special Investigating Committee
Daily Weather Report
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