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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1906

Page

9

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Unclear OCR fragment mentions a time pattern and arrival departure note. No identifiable people, places, organizations, or dates present to anchor a proper news summary.

Fragmentary notice on injuries and rooms left unread

A damaged clipping mentions an anal injury and rooms in a house or building, with scattered letters and names partially legible. The fragment provides no clear actions, dates, or entities beyond vague references to a location and events.

Superintendent Narrowly Escapes Mine Car Accident

A mine superintendent narrowly escaped death this morning at a mine east of the city. He was dragged about twenty feet when a trip car shifted, leaving an eighteen inch gap. Rescuers freed him and he was hospitalized at St. Marys with severe leg bruises and cuts but no broken bones. Nouzum, a longtime company employee, faces recovery in weeks if no lasting injuries appear.

Cara Dru. Haynes Shuttles- Worth St. Mary's Hospital

Snow Storm 15000 Feet Up A Bolivian Line Camp Memo

Hon B F Bailey receives a letter from brother Bruce Bailey in Antofagasta Chile dated June 4 detailing a two day snow storm and harsh cold at 15000 feet. He describes field work on a Bolivian railroad branch with 89 kilometers of line, half laid, workers mainly Bolivians with a few whites, and delays due to labor shortages. He expects to remain in South America until December and notes he has been well despite high altitude life.

B. F Bailey Bruce Bailey Antofagasta Bolivia Tropice States Anguet South America

Depot eating room placed under Gough for weeks

Mr C V Gough will manage the depot eating room for the next two or three weeks replacing Harry Curry who leaves for the period. Prof Harry Jones of the State University visited on Saturday for a few weeks vacation with his party at their home near Knottsville. Jones is head of the electrical engineering department and holds a high standing in his field.

C. V. Gough Harry Urry Harry Jones The State University Knottsville Jof Jones Univerty

Tuberculosis Diet and Housing Remedies Urged by Dr Flick

The Henry Phipps Institute report stresses tuberculosis as a house disease driven by poor ventilation and unsanitary living. It notes alcoholism may be a consequence rather than a cause, cites vague diagnoses masking TB, and argues for fresh air, rest, and nourishing food. The main hope is affordable model dwellings funded by philanthropy or the state.

Henry Phillips Institute Physics Wummary Lawrence F. Fick Flick

Free Ice Water and Bailey Grocery Change in Kenneays UT

A public ice water fountain beside the ice plant is a popular free drinking spot in the city. Claude B. Bailey of Bailey Bradford Wholesale Green Grocery has bought the interest from Ben Bradford, renaming the business Bailey Grocery Company and planning to raise its standard. The Sentinel wishes Bailey prosperity in the purchase.

Kenneays Nan Claude B. Bailey Bailey- Bradford Wholesale Green Grocery Pearl Street West Side Ben Bradford Fim Bailey Grocery Company Bailey Thos. Bradford the Sentinel

Birthday Celebration at Knottsville

Mr and Mrs R W Means hosted a birthday gathering at their country home The Fines near Knottsville on the sixteenth birthday of their daughter Mise Nita Grace. The group enjoyed music and games, with refreshments served after eleven about midnight, listing numerous attendees by name.

R. W. Means Knottsville Mise Nita Grace Meadames Wyland Hauser Ethelyn Francie Jones Ted

Scripture Contest At West Main Street M E Church

The Epworth League held a scripture contest featuring seven participants with prayers and songs. Katie McCue won first prize, Ralph Brown second, and all contestants received a book. A similar program will be held monthly, with progress noted by NF Kendall, league president. A derailment incident on the railroad near Rowlesburg delayed freight traffic. an Italian passenger was badly scalded, but engineers and rail officials reported his condition as not life threatening.

Daily Sentinel Epworth League West Main Street M. E Trix Huber Mary Dixon Ralph Brown Ruth Huber St. Paul Katie McCue Elijah Mount Carmel Mre GL Dixon Misees Lyda Zaia Leonard Mige Jea Thorp Jerry Rogers David Goliath Mies Katie McCue NF. Kendall Ie Daly Grafton Rowlesburg Terra Alta

Wreck near Amblersburg derails engine No 1896

A derailed locomotive on the B&O line near McMillen about a mile west of Amblersburg toppled onto its side while backing down the grade between Rowlesburg and Terra Alta. Engineer Daly of Cumberland escaped with a slight injury to his right leg as the tender jumped the track. A number of crew members suffered minor harms.

Daily Sentinel McMillen Amblersburg Rowlesburg Terra Alta Engineer Daly Cumberland

Telephone firm seeks tax cut in Marion county ruling

Fairmont July 12 Consolidated Telephone company appealed to Judge Mason for a reduction of the assessment by the Board of Public Works on its Marion county property. The board doubted the request yet Mason granted the appeal. A date for a hearing will be set later. The action followed the B and CO railroad company demand for a 5,090,000 reduction.

Fairmont W. Va Consolidated Telephone Company Mason Board of Public Works Marion County B. & CO. Railroad Company

Quietly Married in Oakland Gretna Green Union

Mr L Bennett a well known former Taylor county citizen and Mrs Mary E Hehenert a respected widow were quietly married in Oakland Maryland on Sunday and returned home that evening. They are receiving warm congratulations from friends as the Sentinel offers its best wishes.

Daily Sentinel L. Bennett Taylor County Mary E. Hehenert Oakland Gretna Sentinel

Tuberculosis Among Negroes in the South

In the South educated negroes appear more susceptible to tuberculosis than field laborers, a point noted in city reports by Dr Blick. Authorities describe tuberculosis as a deadly foe for Negroes, with noted differences between educated individuals and laborers.

South Blick Questen

Negro Education and Health in Early American Debate

A Philadelphia Press editorial extracts a heated 19th century debate on black education and health. It questions whether prolonged sun and heat exposure affects Black people differently and references Dr. Flick’s study into consumption and its social campaign. The piece frames education as a fight for liberation and progress amid racial stereotypes.

Flick Philadelphia Press

Blatchcey Factory Burns in Philadelphia Fire

On Thursday evening the extensive Pimp Factory Building in Philadelphia, owned by Charles G Blatchley founder of the West Grafton Pump Factory, was destroyed by fire. Large stock and valuable machinery were lost, with the损 estimated toll to Blatchley said to be very heavy.

Extensi Philadelphia Charles G Blatchiey West Grafton T City Augir

Mary Finch Returns Home From Monongah Visit

Proposals will be received for a suitable site in Grafton West Virginia for a federal building. Corner lot about 120 by feet required. Each proposal must include a diagram showing streets alleys grades and foundation details. Proposals sealed marked building site Grafton WV to the Secretary of the Treasury Washington DC.

Grafton W.va Secretary OF the Treasury Washington, DC M. Buan

Heat forces Wheeling mill to shut down many workers

Wheeling West Virginia July 13 heat drives a large number of workers to lay off at the Wheeling Steel and Iron Works. The entire skelp mill department shuts with plans to resume next Monday if weather improves. Puddlers remain at work while repairs and adjustments proceed across furnaces and plate mills.

Wheeling Skelp Wheeling Steel &Ron Puddiers Spont Wheeling Steel & Irongworks Benwood

Special Summer Rate Expires Soon at West Virginia School

A short notice urges action for business education with a 20 percent discount ending August 1, 1906. The employment department reports many office assistant vacancies and a lack of ready students. The school touts broad endorsement by bankers and businessmen and invites prospects in Clarkeburg, West Virginia.

West Virginia Bankere Businese W. Va Clarkeburg

Preston County Levy Reduced for School Purposes

Kingwood July 18 The Preston county court fixed the levy for county purposes at 25 cents per $100 while last year it was 30 cents The real levy in Lyon district is 2 cents Reno district 5 cents Union 4 cents Portland and Kingwood 5 cents each The school levies are correspondingly low and the county average ranges from 50 to 80 cents per $100 across all districts.

Kingwood Preston Lyon Reno Union Portland

To Complete Court House Progress Report

At a recent meeting the County Court allocated 10 000 to finish the court house project and preserve the wall structure from deterioration. Work will proceed as funds allow, with delays possible but continued effort to complete the building. Elkine Enterprise reports.

Court House Elkine Enterprise

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Art Young Sup’t Ina Bruce A. Pratt Pest Grafton, W. V C. G. Blatchcey Mary Finch Monongah Mildred Martin Preston CO Levy Miesea Moite Fiora Newton Parkersburg Hayward Fleming Wilfred Aman Mavili Sam Barron Thie City Frey Alias Kidooys Giadder
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