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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1906

Page

6

Marion County Estimates For Coming Year

The county court of Marion County has completed its estimates for the next year. Poor fund six thousand dollars, court house eighteen thousand, jail fifteen hundred, bridges thirty four thousand, officers salaries seven thousand seven hundred fifty, with other expenses totaling seventy four thousand nine hundred dollars. Levy fixed at eighteen cents and increased valuation expected to fund the pendivores. Total property valuation about forty two and a half million dollars, up from thirteen million two years ago, making Marion one of the wealthier counties in the state.

County Court of Marion County Court House West Virginian

Sage's death sparks editorial clash over wealth impact

Editorial pages across the country debate Russell Sage's fortune and philanthropy after his New York funeral. Critics, including the Pittsburg Sun, argue money should be spent in life not left to speculation, citing rivals like Rockefeller, Carnegie, Rhodes, and Field.

Russell Sage Fabulous Wealth Fame New York Pittsburg Sun San Alfred Bell South Africa Sun John D Rockefeller Ted Andrew Carnegie Bert’s Cecil Rhodes Marshall Field

Five Cent Levy Discussed at State Board Meeting

The State Board of Pod ic Werke meets in Charleston to discuss the five cent levy proposal under Governor Dawson. Officials believe the levy will stay under five cents per $100, with other matters also on the agenda. A Gypsy outing from Grafton departed Wednesday morning, led by Mr and Mrs Frank Cornwell and others, sharing a day of dinner, supper, and trading offers.

Pod Ic Werke Ie Weseion Charleston Dawson Frank Cornwell Yates Chas Will ‘Aide Maeter Albert J Margaret Marie Crisler Boree Trading

Ready to Lay Brick on East Main Street Building

Readiness to begin bricklaying on the new T. E. Cole building on East Main Street near Lugadder is announced. The three story two family structure will mirror the Hosb building erected last summer and adjacent. Central Drug Store Cumberland Md notes prescriptions accurately compounded with best materials and price guarantees. District Attorney William Travere Jerome and

T. E. Cole East Main Street Lugadder Central Drug Store Cumberland William Travere Jerome

Great Day at the Grafton Park Delightful City Park Sports

A crowd enjoys a sunny afternoon at Grafton Park with numerous sports and entertainment. The Vincent Band performs lively tunes while locals join in the leisure activities. John L Robinson of Pruntytown is reported ill with malaria.

Grafton Park Vincent Band Plendia Music

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Wrafton Sentinel W. Holt G. A. Bolden Grafton Jailmree Abou Ben Adhem First National Bank OF Grafton Governant Depository Sam Etani West Virginia Government Bank THE Banking & Trust Depository OF State OF Byers’ Store News Jgly. Bryce H. A. Jarrett John L Robinson Pruntytown, Se Onen Ceresota Exchange Mill CO Fos Saue South Grafton Washington St Frederick T. Martin Iran Grafton, W. VA Aes Dorothy Dodd H. C. Compton Oxerabic Grafton Drug and Chemical Company
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