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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1900
Page
4
A July 27 1900 column contrasts campaign rhetoric with four years ago noting less speaking by Bryan and McKinley. It discusses Judge Brannon Braman and party loyalty, praises the Grafton Leader and Parkersburg GOP plans, and reviews local electoral maneuvers including post office inspector Mr. Allen and state Republican executive actions.
The passage notes Grover Cleveland’s opposition to Bryanism and his urging friends of honest government to back McKinley. It frames Cleveland as a prudent leader, distancing from the Populist tilt four years prior, and argues for unity under a gold standard to curb Bryanism. The tone reflects a 19th century party stance and advocates Republican nominees.
A collection of short comic vignettes and humorous observations from various sources. A imaginative little girl tells vivid tales to neighbors about her sick mother, a test of honesty with a five dollar note, a misadventure with a satanic misdirection, and a secretary's overinflated importance. The clipping ends with an ad for The Surprise Store offering dress goods and accessories.
A printed advertisement touts wall papers suitable for the hall reception room or den. Describes a genuine novelty in an Empire treatment, with one billed cloth green highlighted in two tones white for a striking effect. Joan N. Pregellas.
Inside notes from the B&O shop at Grafton detailing personnel moves repairs and incidents. W Frieve hired as car repairer. various engines and cars undergoing overhauls. several workers on leave vacation or sick lists. phone telegraph debates and a track incident at Bridgeport injuring one man lightly.
Observations show cyclonic solar storms with sunspots trigger magnetic disturbances on Earth. On February 13, 1892, a great sun spot caused global auroras and telegraph disruptions, with Sweden and Russia reporting affected lines and the Kew Observatory’s magnetic needle deviating. Despite extensive study, a definitive explanation of solar terrestrial influence remains elusive.
Special notice announces first class transfer wagon service to move baggage to and from the depot with dray or wagon hauling. Telephone Peoples 210. Also notes Grafton Building and Loan Association funds to be sold at member auction on July 27 1000, with Hechmer as secretary.
Buckwheat looks well and harvest will begin in a few days. Rev C Warman held services at Mt Morris last Sunday. Miss Appalona Walter is in Marion county. A long civil case between S A Shroyer and Wim Rittenhouse consumed Saturday afternoon. C M for plaintiff and T G Bates for defendant. W A Hertzog visited Randolph parents. Knottaville M E church last augreerly meeting set for Mt Morris on the 4th and 5th prox. Graves of the old boys in blue decorat ion at Locust Grove next Saturday. Hon Warren B Kittle to deliver address. Whitescarver & Rittenhouse added stage rig at lumber plant. Berry Compton thrown from bike, injuring wrist and arm. Poem reflection on spring, summer, and autumn closes.
Irondale resident Mr Collins and daughter Mrs Jenkins are mentioned alongside several community events. W T Robinson is recovering from heat, Miss Alice Reese starts work at Interstate Steam Laundry, and Wm Carr of Roanoke visits friend A L Blue. Notices cover a well being drilled, Mr Keener's death, travel to Prentytown, schooling in Terra Alta, lawn party at Joseph Brage's, visits by Lizzie and Maggie Robinson, a Will Wittman dance, Homer Johnson’s typhoid, and a medical visit by Dr E Oliver Ball to Arlington Hotel Graf ton for eye and ear care on July 28 and 29.
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