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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1906

Page

11

Fragmentary OCR Item About Local Soldier

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Mayor orders men to tear up tracks in Cleveland

Cleveland July 26. Mayor Johnson acting amid friction with the Cleveland Electric Railway company ordered 500 city workers to tear up tracks on Fulton street to force removal and relocation as the board of public service supervised the work. An injunction from Judge Ford soon halted further interference.

Cleveland MuNicipal Traction Company Cleveland Electric Railway Company Fulton Street Johnson Kohler Board of Public Service Ford Common Pleas

Randolph County Court House Troubles Through History

Randolph County’s long fight over its courthouse saga dates to 1787 with Beverly chosen as the seat, then Elkine, then a renewed Beverly revolt. A current lawsuit by John P. Conn of Uniontown claims more than $100,000 for rebuilding costs after a court-fire and long delays, with records and rival towns at stake. The piece ties in local history, notable judges and lawyers, and a dramatic county-seat battle spanning 119 years.

John P. Conn Uniontown Cake Randolph County J, Elkins West Virginia Benjamin Wilson Eskine Jacob Westfall Beverly Wilson Westfall Colonel Wilson Harrison County Leading Creek Jacob Weetfall Wnyone W. L Jackson William McCleary Adam Lee John G Jackson Jonathan Jackson Stonewall Phillip Doddridge Edwin S. Duncan Withers Old Court House Adam Myers Businese Minute Book County Court William Martnay William Steere Zmyers Myers House Supreme Court Itos Court House Jou Elkire Rebain John I’. Conn Jerusalem Conn Ekine Tiret Coud Elkins Elkine Stonewall Jackson Bat Elkinel Cony Conree

Death of J S Henderson in tragic train journey

A death attended with sad circumstances occurred between evening and eight in a theater area. J S Henderson, 39, of Fetterman district, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Henderson, died en route to his home state after leaving Denver with his wife and baby. He suffered from consumption and passed away in McCabe's ambulance before reaching Clarkeburg. He was a photographer by trade and a member of the Clarkesburg lodge K of P and Maccabees. Funeral plans set for Sunday with interment at Clarkeborg.

Daily Sentinel JS Henderson Robert Henderson Fetterman Babewell Denver Colorado Tick Man Howe McCabe Corporation Limite Clarkeborg Clarkspurg Lodge Kol Pythias Gnd Aleo The Maccabees Henderson Clarkehure

Skeleton of Unknown Man Found Near Jarrett Distillery

A badly decayed skeleton clothed in worn apparel was found near the Jarrett distillery in the first ward. Coroner J W Spencer and a jury examined the remains, which lack identification and may date back months or a year. A revolver with one chamber empty lay with the body, suggesting possible accidental shooting or self-inflicted death, while several personal items were recovered from the clothing. The coroner will reconvene at the courthouse to hear further evidence and render a verdict.

Daily Sentinel Jarrett William McFarslain First McFarlain Mc+Farlain J. W. Spencer Earl Ward Charles Marquess Thomas Baker A. J. Myers W. H. Deets Wm. McFarlain McCabe Corps

Country merchant killed in pistol duel with Cincinnati officer

H Holmes of West Union Ohio shot and killed by Patrolman J L Rossiter after firing on him near the government building. Holmes, said to be insane, left hotel singing and complained of not feeling well. Officer briefly aided before Holmes died. The city noted Holmes’s public standing and motive linked to purchasing goods in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati H . Holmes West Union Adams County J. L. Rossiter Holmes Rossiter

Infant Death and Local News Notes

Death of four months old Fred Rex son of Mr and Mrs L J Drummond of the First ward. remains to be taken to Fairmont for interment. Mavel Dunnington visits Flemington to be guest of aunt Mrs W L Shields. W M Welter of Martinsburg recovering at the Bovet residence on Walvatet Street after typhoid fever. Obscure notes on Obes Phaser and family and Miss Wilmouth visiting, plus a Jackson Hustler remark on Bryan nomination and Kennedy sisters going to Piedmont for a few weeks. A northern cantaloupe inquiry is praised as well-timed.

Daily Sentinel Fred Rex L. J. Drummond Fairmont Mavel Dunnington Flemington W. L. Shields W. M Welter Martinsburg J W Bovetivid Watt Op Walvatet Mite Seva Wilmouth Belington Michigan Jackson Hustler Bryan Bessie Mabel Kennedy R. W. Kennedy Piedmont

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