West Virginia Politics and Local Elections Commentary
The Grafton Sentinel reports on Republican and Democratic shifts, crowding in Monongalia and Randolph counties, and remarks on Judge Henry Brannon. It notes the Kansas City convention outcomes, Bryan critiques, and local concerns about migratory workers influencing elections. It highlights West Virginia Republicans praising Elkins and the open election stance amid party disputes.
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Kansas City
W. J. Bryan
West Virginia Argus
Bryan
Sade
West Virginia
Elkins
Charleston
Kansas
Bryan era fears and WV ticket named in Charleston endorsement
The Democratic Pica yune argues calamity threats would aid Bryan, condemning such tactics. It lauds the Charleston Republican convention ticket led by White as representative of West Virginia progress, praising candidates Arnold Scherr Auditor Attorney General Freer, Treasurer Sillman, and Tom Miller Superintendent of Free Schools, predicting a 20,000 majority for the ticket.
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Democratic
New Orleans Picayune
Bryan
Jean
Charleston
West Virginia
White
Arnold Scherr
Judge Freer
Sillman
Treurer
Tom” Miller
Fairmont
Miller
Praticj Qi bin
Iil
M. Sinleyy
New York World
Pittebury
Colo
The Press and Bryan and local notices mixed
The text reflects a dated page with political opinion on Bryan and free silver, community notes about Myrtle Shafferman and Epworth League, a blacksmith injury, a planned new school house, a social gathering, Children’s Day, and a bridge project across Three Fork Creek with local petitions urging immediate construction.
Resolutions of Respect for Comrade Joseph M Allen
The Grand Commander calls from vest No. Grafton on July 11 1000 to mourn comrade Joseph M Allen. Resolved that we express sympathy to his strict family and note the loss to our post. Our post honors a brave faithful comrade whose memory will linger in our organization. a copy of this resolution will be printed in city newspapers and a marked copy sent to the widow. The post will wear the mourning badge for 40 days.
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G. A
Vest No. Grafton
Wueneas
Joseph M. Alelens
Allen
Nien
J. B. SaNpy
McCosks
Rose Lewin
Grafton
Bruce B. Warder
Bartlett
Gton
Mannington
W. D. Prim
Grace Brown
Lorena
Kansas
Esker Smith
Berryville
Smith
Walter Dale
Sam
Elijah v
Annie McIntosh
A. E. Barnes
Walter
Walnut Grove Cemetery
Jesus
Advertised Letters at Gratton Post Office
The Gratton post office lists une mail as of July 1 for recipients including Bartlett J. EB Bennett Castle Ane Cochran Dr Cochran James Dempsey Hershel Fogin Gawthrop Jence Henry Prank Hikes Thos Kirby Martin W. B. Newman Jno Pisler Edw Sinclair D C Tetrick Laura Brown Laura Cale Callie Conner F Cox Matilda Jackson Annie Mar Cornelia Nixon Tessie Rogers S J Smith Amma Steele. Please call for these letters and say they were advertised. P M J W Hour
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Arry
Bartlett J. EB. Bennett
Castle Ane
Cochran
Cochnan
James Dempsey
Freeze Hershel Fogin
Rey Gawthrop
Jence B. Henry
Thos
Kirby
Martin
W. B. Newman
Pisler
Poe
Sinclair
D. C
D. C. Tetrick, Mrs. Laura Brown, Miss Laura Cale. Miss Callie Conner Miss F. Cox
Matilda Jackson
Annie Mar
Cornelia Nixon
Tessie Rogers
S.J. Smith
Amma Steele
J. W. Hour
Special Notice to the Public by a Drayman Additions
A drayman announces a first class transfer wagon added to the business for baggage transfers to and from the depot. Ready at any time or hour to contract for all hauling by dray or wagon. Telephone No. 210. Thanks for past patronage.
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Drayman
Reward Offered for Poisoning in Yard Deaths
A $28 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the poisoner responsible for deaths of several animals in a yard. The notice notes the suspected act occurred Sunday and mentions related references to West Virginia.
Wall Papers for Hall Reception Room or Den
Genuine novelty entire treatment on billierd cloth in two tones white, highlighted by Jon N. Treddellas.
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Jon N. Tredellas
Rail shop notes from Grafton and surrounding area
Busy B and C lines reports tireings repairs sickness and vacations among yard workers at Grafton and Parkersburg, with engines 870 1521 11s and 1274 in shop or overhaul. Mentions shifts, new body colors, inspections, and upcoming tender shop completion, plus personnel moves and local notices.
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Gine
John Shaffer
Owen Foley
Thomas Gilhart
Ohnny Olen
Clark
S. Coon
Carpenter Shop
Shinnston
J. W. Sayre
Machine Shop
Ed Newton
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MorGastons
the News
Monongalia
New Dominion
Supreme Court
Henry Brannon
Grartos
E. Mane
Mabie, Meaber Co
Randolph County
Restate
Commonwealth
Col. Mabie
Gressive
Putie
West Virsinlans
Democratic Party
Party of State
the Press
Lesmalinston Lems
Mies
Myrtle Shafferman
Westerman
Bessie Shafferman
Kingwood
Thawne
Baldwin
Master Thomas, Jr
Misees Mable
Fanny
Philadelphia
Love
Joseph Bragg
Cumberland B. & O
Board of Land
Hlh. Shafferman
Three Fork
Chiss
Councy
Uta
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Gratton
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Agin
Irkersary
State Journal
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Guisis
Benwood
Wis
Silas Wlite
Carpenter
Aston
James Corbin
J. W. Carroll
Stombat Main Street
N.S. Brooks
Moundsville
Pittsburg, Connellsy & Wheeling
Silas Newbrangi
Dinekewsitheene
Despard
Despard Coal Mines Rkettirg
Anderson
Charkademns
Baltimore
Avork
Crowley
Buffalo
N.Y
Boreman
Samuel Steet
Weston
Charles Harshbarger
Jol Haley
Davis
Hougs
Thaddeus Bell
Thutsbury
Walter Silens
Harry Gains
Mise Allie
Caluubus
Rapid Progress
Grafton Merthe
John F. Kent
Martinsburg
Voseman
Scott Watson
Parkers
Arains
Borg
Cumberland
General Yard
Mohjey
Parkersbnrg Yard
Keyser
B.& QO
Flemington
W. H. Yates
Sethi Devers
Guy Ringler
Severa
J. J. Kernan
Cincinnati
Otto Balke
Underwood
Parkersburg
W. B. Gragg
Edward Hannon
M.P
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
G. F. Prendergast
Garde Here
Hustler
BOSC
Thomas M. 2
King
Pittsburg & Western Ret
Main Street
Osford
Aleu
J. Tacousos & Co It-pd. Loar Building
Webster
Jersey
Simpson, Prantytown & Fairmont Railroad Co
Simpson, Prantytown & Fairmont Railroad
John T. McGraw
Taylor County
Gor Aueudt
John J. Heehmer
Grafton W.va
John P. McGraw
ALS Wailder
TH CO
DOT Joh
S B. McCoy
DOMN
Hechmer
Corporatore
Rasaeikaeh
Todd
John. McLain & Son
Wheeling
W. Va
First National Bank of Grafton
West Virgini
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Globe Clothing House
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