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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1909
Page
4
Letters praise Peruna as a cure for catarrh and stomach trouble from Missouri and Tennessee readers. The paper discusses anonymous moral complaints about street loafers and urges proof before publishing unsigned communications, promising action if evidence appears.
The Sentinel condemns immoral women and their traffic in Grafton while noting city officials see no formal evidence of a resort or arrests. Police report no complaints of insults or proof to act, yet the paper urges decisive measures if proof of evil exists and condemns the male element backing it.
A moral reflection on wealth questions John D. Rockefeller and a note on city bond loan support. The piece argues that despite philanthropy and charity, immense wealth burdens free living, while urging passage of a necessary city bond to improve West Main Street Barrett Street and water works, criticizing past spending.
A concise message urges practical, results oriented governance to keep the city moving forward. The speaker calls for steady focus on economic vitality and coordinated action to advance development and public safety.
Grafton faces frequent water shuts downs as a warning of future failures. The piece urges residents to vote yes for a substantial water system, stressing water's essential role for life and property. It also notes Cardinal Gibbons beginning his seventy sixth year as a symbol of high thinking and wholesome living.
Mrs Reese Thomas of Wilkes Barre Pa wife of a miner who died recently in Morgantown secured Dr C H McLean signature on her late husbands insurance papers He had carried the policy for sixteen years since being deserted by his wife and she will be repaid for her long attention to the provisions
The Shakespeare Dramatic Club of Grafton W Va previews a one night event on Thursday April 23 1874 in Shakespeare Hall with a full cast including Camilla May Rougish Little Beauty Emeline say He sess and James a soap vender. The production promises a grand season finale with a Roaring Force Barnums Door Keeper and multiple songs dances and comic pieces. Admission is 26 cents and reserved seats 36 cents.
In Mt Pleasant Mr W B Fauley of Grafton shared sterenticon views at Otterbein Chapel Sunday night to a large crowd. Numerous local residents visited relatives and attended services with Rev Byus preaching to a large attendance. Villa gatherings included H F Hoyatter family with Will Baylor, Walter Miller with J A McCartney, Ray Baylor with Carl Thomas, Edith Rogers visiting J M Baylor, Ralph Thomas at Old Mountain church basket meeting, Hazel Hupp visiting Annie Shater, George Hardesty and Mrs Lloyd Bolyard with Belle Nestor, Ethel Spring with Carrie Lock, G W McCartney with J A McCartney, and Eva Spring with Goldie McCartney.
Washington July 22. President Taft helped move toward a harmonious tariff settlement after conferences at the White House with Senator Aldrich and Representative Payne. House insurgents opposed to free raw materials held a conference with Gaines Mondell and Kennedy. Talks focused on free hides coal and iron ore and the likelihood of free ore with a balanced duty plan for other materials. The plan may place petroleum on the free list while keeping other raw materials du tiable.
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