Drowned man and farmer suicide shock Arden locals
In Arden West Virginia on Sunday around 1 45 p m Paul Kirby and Steve David Slavish bathed in Tygart River. David drowned after diving in and Kirby tried to save him then alerted rescuers. David, a trained linguist, was raised from the water by a baggageman using a fish hook. Thomas Watkins a nearby farmer died by hanging Friday. He left a wife and seven children. Henry W Brown died at Meriden Friday night and was buried at Moatsville Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arden
W. Va
Paul Kirby
Edward Kirby
Steve David
Tywart
Kirby
David
Chas. G. Hoffman
Belington-Weston
Irona
Preston County
Tygarts River Coal Co
Pennsylvania
Grafton
Thomas Watkins
Here
Roy
Henry W. Brown
Meriden
Taylor
Marion Counties
Moatsville Cemetery
Dear Friend Use XXX Absorbent OS Pain Relief
An advertisement touts XXX Absorbent OS as the fastest pain reliever for internal cramps and colic and for external use on sprains aches and rheumatic pain. It claims lasting relief and urges purchase at drug stores and country merchants with a guarantee.
Medicine show ends in town after disappointing run
The traveling medicine show wrapped up its performances Friday night and departed Saturday morning for Century. The event drew unfavorable reviews as one of the poorest entertainments in years for the area. At the same time, Tygarts River Coal Co. plans to install an electric haulage system at its local mines. William A. Webb of Philadelphia was in town on business, and Robert Cook, son of Charles A. Cook, manager of the Tygarts River Coal Co., arrived from Geneva New York and has taken a job at Arden Supply Co.'s store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medicine
Century
Tygarts River Coal Co
William A. Webb
Philadelphia
Robert Cook
Charles A. Cook
Tygarts River, Coal Co
Geheva
N.Y
Arden Supply Co
West Virginia towns bid on government post office sites
Several West Virginia towns that received government post office funding last winter have submitted bids. Morgantown eyes sites ranging from free options by Dr. White to 70000 by the Madera brothers. Elkins bids 10000 to 23000. Sistersville 8000 to 10000. Grafton risks missing out if its eligible sites fail to attract bids before the deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Congress
Morgantown
Elkins
Sistersville
Point Pleasant
Dr. White
The
State University
Madera Brothers
Grafton
Ne- Elect
Party Went Out Camping for Ten Days
Daily Sentinel reports Messrs Jacob Friedman Tom Vance Howard Hite and Harry Litzinger left for a ten day camping trip at Camp Skid-awits on Pulliam's FarmCheat River about 12 miles from Rowlesburg. They tote fishing gear and hope for good catches possibly a bear. Willie Kimmell missed leave and was nabbed as baggage but left due to insufficient cash. Also noted is John W Davidson of Rosemont superintendent of Pittfield Coal Co who paid over 7 to aid two foreign children with diphtheria antitoxin, with call for reimbursement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Sentinel
Jacob Friedman
Tom Vance
Howard Hite
Harry Litz- Inger
Amp Skid-a- Wits
Pulliam
Cheat River
Rowlesburg
Willie Kimmell
John W. Davidson
Rosemont
Pitteveld Coal Co
Rosement
Davidson
Taylor county delegates pledge support for Louis Bennett governor
A Taylor county party resolution instructs county delegates to vote as a unit for Louis Bennett at the state Democratic Convention and to back his nomination for governor. The document lists executive committee members and designated delegates and alternates from Boothscreek, Courthouse, Fetterman, Flemington, Grafton, and Knottsville with their alternates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Louis Bennett
Boothscreek
Joseph Reed
J. B. Hibbs
Warder
William J
Fetterman
R. R. Rogers
H. Phillips
Flemington
T. B.joyce
T. Hill Marshall
G. W. Rodebaugh
Grafton
T. W. Helronimus
W. H. Bailey
T. P. Kenny
Harry Friedman Gee
L. Abbott
E. J. Poe
Will Madden
Dr. Peek
H. W. Dent
L. B. Ward
Frank Poe
Charles Withers
Hood Phillips
Dr. Whitescarver
Aaron Luzadder
Harvey A. Poe
Knottsville
J. W. Cowherd
John W. Mason
J. C. Whitehair
G. O. Sinsel
Notice to Creditors in William C Riley Bankruptcy
First notice in the United States District Court Northern District of West Virginia announces William C Riley of Grafton was adjudicated bankrupt on July 9 1908. Creditors are invited to a meeting July 27 1908 at 10 am at C E Wyckoff law office Grafton WV to prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the bankrupt with attorney H Sommerville listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the United States
West Virginia
William C. Riley
Grafton
Taylor
A. D
C. E. Wyckoff
D. BR. Wyckofp
H. Sommerville
Bankrupt Notice for John J. Hamilton in Grafton WV
West Virginia bankruptcy notice for John J. Hamilton individually and as member of Gratton Grocery & Produce Co. filed July 10 1908. First creditors meeting set for July 28 1908 at 10 am at C B Wyckoff law office in Grafton with rights to prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the bankrupt. Dated July 14 1908. Referee in Bankruptcy C B Wyckoff. Attorney Sidney H Summerville for bankrupt. Also a local reader note praising the Sentinel and Scherr in the section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the United States
West Virginia
John J. Hamilton
Grafton Grocery & Produce Company
Gratton
Taylor and District
A. D
Gratton Grocery and Produce Company
C. B. Wyckoff
Grafton
Transnet
Sidney H. Summerville
Improve The Park Improve The Park CITY SHOULD HAVE A UNION PICNIC
A plea to boost Grafton Park with organization and investment. Citizens urge a union picnic and improved facilities to draw crowds, boost healthful summer recreation, and turn the park into a thriving natural resort with better access and a bath house. Local groups urged to unite, close city for a day, and sponsor a major civic event.
Haymaking and illness fill Blueville news
Blueville reports clear skies for harvest and warm days of haymaking. Arthur Cassell is seriously ill at home with typhoid like symptoms. Mrs Nettle Reece and others suffer rheumatic heart trouble while Miss Mary Summers returns from visit. Children Harold Cramer and Cassell offspring Miss Josephine Earl have whooping cough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Cassell
Harold Cramer
Henry Cramer
Earl
Miss Josephine
Charles Cassell
Nannie Travis
William, Travis
Neal
Nora Robinson
McConkey
Poshua Robinson
Rogers
Haymond’s
George Grenneman
Elsie Lucille
John Cassell
Earl Henderson
Grafton
John Henderson
Irvin Kinter
William Jenkins
Victoria
E. H. Thomas
Eby
Rail excursion listings and local notices grow complex
A long list of travel excursion routes and convention dates appears, detailing special low rate trips from Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to Atlantic City and other cities, plus conventions in Chicago Cleveland Columbus Denver Louisville St Paul Toledo. Local society notes record several residents visiting and returning home, with brief health and family updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Cape May
Sea Isle City
Ocean City
Asbury Park
Long Branch
Pt. Pleasant
N. J
Rehoboth Beach
Delast
Ohio River
Boston
Mass
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Supreme Lodge Knights Pythias
Chicago
Ill
Cleveland
National Educational Association
International Convention B. ¥. P. U. of America
Columbus
Denver
Col
C. F. Sovereign Grand Lodge and Patriarchs Militant
Louisville
International S
Association
ST. Paul, Minn
Imperial Council
Toledo
Ohio
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Stone Steps Need Public-Use Upgrade After Fire
The Sentinel called attention to the broken stone steps from Hth el to Main street and the council met but did not authorize a concrete plan. The aging steps, once adequate 25 years ago, now fail to serve the public, with only scraps nailed over holes. Public improvements are needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hthel
Main Street
Scilort Club Mid-Summer Dance Planned
Invitations issued for the Scilort Club dance to be held at Brinkman Hall Thursday evening from 8:20 to 12. Vincent’s Orchestra will provide the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scilort Club
Brinkman Hall
Vincent
Mid Summer Clearance Sale of Sample Pianos at Baumer & Co
F W Baumer and Co offers a one week clearance of sample shopworn and second hand pianos after inventory. Highlights include Cecillian piano players at 400 and 150 dollars, Simplex at 75, Stultz and Bauer mahogany second hand at 275, Krakauer 225 and 250, and Kranich and Bach at 190 and 225 dollars. The ad invites customers to view pianos and other bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stultz & Bauer
Krakauer
Veterinary services for animals in Grafton area offered by Dr Elbert Jones
Classified notice item states Dr Elbert Jones offers veterinary care for horses and cats in Grafton and vicinity with 24 hour availability. Office at Ward's Livery. Phones listed. Also contains multiple 1908 West Virginia legal notices from Taylor County including administrators, trustees, and creditors with court dates and required attendances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert Jones
Grafton
Ward
Creditors of L. M. Carr Deceased Hearing Notice
To the Creditors of L. M. Carr deceased in pursuance of a decree of the Circuit Court of Taylor County to subject the decedent real estate to payment of his debts to adjudication to G. W. Ford Commissioner at his office in Taylor County on or before the 4th of July, 1908 this 16th day of June 1908 J H S Barlow Atty 8 6t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Taylor
J. H. 8. Barlow
J. F. Carr
Plaintif
L. M
Mack) Carr
Samuel A. Shackelford
Lloyd. Shackelford
Merchants & Mechanics Savings Bank
Grafton
Taylor County
Circuit Court
G. W. Ford
J. H. S. Barlow
John Bradshaw
County of
C. C. Lawson
J. Frank Wilson
L. M. Carr
G. W.ford
George Payne
Hig
Chancery Order of Reference in Shawkelford v Clerc
In Taylor County West Virginia the chancery court orders reference to report unpaid purchase money due from Lydia Shackelford to Mary E Clerc on two tracts. Commissioner Lawson to inquire and report by July 25 1908 from his Grafton office, with Bailey attorney for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Shawkelford
Mary E. Clere
Taylor County
West Virginia
Grafton
Circuit Court
Said County
Lydia Shackelford
Mary E. Clerc
Co. C. Lawson
Notice to lien holders on Painter real estate
Notice to all persons holding liens on the real estate of William J Painter and Mary J Painter partners doing business as J C Painter Bro. to present claims for adjudication to the commissioner in Grafton West Virginia by July 18 1908. The notice is dated July 17 and signed by Lawson Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Painter
Mary J. Painter
J.C. Painter & Bro
Circuit Court
Taylor County
J. C. Painter & Bro
William J
Biis
Grafton
Taylor Co
West Virginia
Lawson
Chancery hearing set on estate of John Bradshaw
In Taylor County West Virginia the case Sarah V. Brown et al versus John Bradshaw heirs et al proceeds with an Order of Reference. Commissioner C Lawson will audit and settle executorial accounts of James W Bradshaw Jr Lloyd Cannig and James B Canning executors and review title and liens on the estate on August 8 1908 in Grafton City office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Taylor
Daniel Bruce Payne
George Payne
James H. Payne
Sarah West
Jacqueline Lankester
Nancy Holden
Nathan B. Payne
John R. Cole
Charles F. Monroe
Florence Monroe
Monroe and Brohard
Humphry Brohard
Will J. Davidson
Johnson
Grafton
Taylor County
Circuit Court
Daniel B. Payne
Sarah V. Brown
John Bradshaw
Circuit Court of Taylor
West, Virginia
Ghenlt Court
James W. Bradshaw
Lloyd Cannig
James B. Canning
C. Lawson
W. R. D. Dent
Notice to Creditors of George Payne in pending case
Notice to creditors of George Payne in a pending cause. Present claims to Ford, Commissioner, at his office in the county on or before August 8, 1908. Witness J. Frank Wilson, Clerk of the Court, dated June 15. Dent & Dent, Counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Wilson
Dent & Dent
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Western
Canada
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Aniler
Beere
Supt. of Immigration
Ottawa
H. M. Williams
Gardner
Toleds.c
Govr
House
Pittsburg
Gantown
Tolleston
Sentinel
A. H. Moore
Tunnelton
Steve
Scherr
Board of Trade-Or-The- Grafton Traction Company
Grafton Park
Blueville
Baltimore & 640 Railroad
Scilorp Ball
F. W. Baumer & CO
Market Street
Ug. W. Ford
R. D. Dent
J. H
Barlow
Atty
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