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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1906

Page

5

Col McGraw Hosts Prominent Politicians at Deer Park

Cumberland Md July 23 Col John I McGraw entertains notable visitors including Attorney William Triyere Jerome and District Attorney Garvan at his Deer Park cottage. Reported as recreation but stirring political interest due to their national prominence and McGraw's role as Democratic leader in West Virginia. Jerome recently spoke on a southern tour drawing attention nationwide.

Cumberland William Triyere Jerome Garvan Harry K. Thaw New York Deer Park John I. McGraw Deer Par Colonel McGraw West Virginia Jerome Bae Jut Whir South

The Syrian leper may be sent back to Elkins

George Rosett, labeled a leper, was placed in an empty box car near Cumberland and moved toward North Brothers Island for quarantine. Patrols guarded the car at Locust Point and Philadelphia authorities ordered it sent back, with possible return to Elkins. A United States paper notes Horett's quarantine at the fair grounds, and a Baltimore telegram places Rosett asleep in a tox car at Golden Ring, Maryland.

George Rosett Ekine W. Va Rosett North Brothers Island Locust Point New York Philadelphia Elkins Cumberland Eiline Horett Fair Grounds Baltimore Golden Ring

Birthday party honors Edward Conley at West Boyd Street

Mrs James Conley entertained many children from two to six Saturday afternoon for Edward Conleys fourth birthday at her home on West Boyd Street. Games and refreshments including ice cream cake candies and fruit were served. Attendees included Lilman Collin Bertha Bishop Hilda Bishop Margarete Hanan Katie Smith Susan Brydon Mary Brydon Hegina Waters Anna Whalen Louise McFarron Lorena Keegan of Washington DC Leo Neason Janee Prondfoot Herbert McFarron Marvin Coline Harry Conley and Edward Conley.

James Conley West Boyd Street Hoxor Edward Lilman Collin Bertha Bishop Hilda Bishop Margarete Hanan Katie Smith Susan Brydon Mary Brydon Hegina Waters Anna Whale

Chamberlain's Salve Promoted for Old Chronic Sores

Old chronicle wording touts Chamberlain's Salve as valuable to keep old sores in good condition though not a cure. Suggested for sale by all medicine dealers.

All Medicine Dealere

Stockholders Adopt New Industry Name in Beaumont Glace

The Beaumont Glace workers adopt a new name for their industry to be known as the Tygart Valley Glase Company. The change is hoped to reflect growing opportunities in the Trearte Valley for manufacturing and other industrial ventures.

Beaumont Glace Worke Tygart Valley Glase Company Trearte Valley

Dictatorship Shadow Looms After St Petersburg Coup

St Petersburg reports a midnight coup dissolving the Duma and uniting opposition factions. Stolypin succeeds Goremykin as premier as ministers resign. Rioting and mass arrests sweep the capital amid rumors of a general empirewide strike and a convocation date for a new Parliament.

St. Petereburg Doma Viborg Finland M. Stolypin Goremykin

Russell Sage Maxims Show Wealth Acolyte’s Thoughtful Life

Rosse Gage, death Sunday evening, known as a Ticbeet man and Wells unique character, valued work and horses over wealth. Sage authored maxims on money, debt, ethics, and charity, stressing prudence, frugality, and a disciplined life. He rarely spent, retired from active business in three years, yet his legacy in maxims lingered.

Russell Sage Rosse Gage Roseell Sage Mr. Sage

Clerk Receives Post Office Promotion in Grafton

Charles H. McCafferty, a former Civil War veteran, is promoted within the Post Office Department from $700 to $800 salary at the Grafton office. Mire Luin Leith travels to Rocky Mount NC to visit her brother J. Ferman Leith with planned returns through Richmond Baltimore and Winchester around August tenth.

Post Office Department Grafton Charles H. McCafferty Mr. McCafferty Mire Luin Leith Rocky Mount J. Ferman Leith

First National Bank Designated U S Depository for WV

The First National Bank of the city is named as a National Bank Depository for West Virginia with a $75,000 limit. Bids above $103.50 for Panam bonds tied depository status. the city bank bid $104 and is favored, achieving depository rights for a significant share of the bond purchase. Banks bidding under $103.50 receive deposits limited to one third of bonds purchased, boosting loanable funds and community finances.

First National Bank Thie City West Virginia First National Uncle Sam

WV Firm Seeks Value Of B and O Holdings In State

The West Virginian reports sworn figures from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to show WV holds about one quarter of the system's mileage and value. Total miles in West Virginia 4,073.54. capital invested about 435 million dollars. net earnings for WV around 21 million. total debt liabilities about 254 million. common stock dividends two percent, preferred four percent.

West Thie West Virginia Board of Public Work Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Ae Board of Public Works State of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Baltimore and Ohio Ikereburg Pitteburg Ohio River Raccoon Valley Baker Branch Hardwan Frog Hollow Paw Paw Winchester Potomac Berkeley Springs Cherry Run Potomac Valley South Branch Patterson Creek Graftonood Belington Berryburg Pt. Pleasant Buckhannon Tygarte Valley Burneraville Fairmont Shinneton and Clarkaburg Wheeling Fitievorg Baltimore Sutton Mickens Huntington Big Sandy Glenville Ripley Mull Creek Valley Ravenswood Spencer and Aous

Do Not Neglect Your Bowels A Word From Advertisers

A fragment urges care of the bowels and promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a pleasant laxative. It claims the tabs invigorate the liver and regulate bowels. Also notes John L. Magill of the West Side has gone to Indiana to visit relatives.

Chamberlain Otto Eta Are John L. Magill West Side Indiana Abe

Jones Family Reunion Set for August 22 at Muncie Park

The Jones family reunion will be held in Muncie Indiana on Wednesday August 22 1906. Local organizers extend a cordial invitation to all family members and promise royally entertaining events. West Virginia participation is expected with transport details arranged via J C Lewellen.

Jones Muncie Indiana West Virginia Canada Committee On J.C. Lewellen

West Virginian warns on government building site delays

The West Virginian cautions about danger from rising prices as Fairmont struggles to secure a site for a new government building. The note warns that delays could drive costs higher and urges prompt action to avoid further increases.

Fairmont

Trouble For Government Clerks And Obscure Writings

A veteran complains Congress creates trouble for clerks. A senator sought stockholdings in all national banks, forcing weeks of work for no result. Fragments note Abbe in Rome, shiftlessness, and quotes on drudgery and public life. Also snippets about Longfellow and a death by sausage. Bryan's idea.

Congress Secretary of the Treasury Senate Comptroller's Office Washington

Peace Rider Expanded to Ease National Honor Conflicts

Reports from London July 25 detail Willam J Bryan's proposed rider to the model arbitration treaty being recast and unanimously adopted by the Interparliamentary Union council. The amendment aims to widen arbitration scope to disputes of national honor and urges formation of inquiry or mediation commissions before hostilities. Other leaders debated disarmament and military force, with votes favoring placing disarmament on The Hague peace conference agenda.

London Willam J. Bryan International Council of the Interparliamentary Union Vite International Commission of Inquiry Baron D'Estournelies de Constant Hague D. L. D. Granger Rhode Island Richard Bartholdt Missouri T. E. Burton Ohio International Council

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