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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1908
Page
7
An ad touts Dr Fahrney s Teething Syrup as a preventive for cholera infantum and colic in minutes, claiming it can be given from day one and costs 25 cents in druggists. It credits Drs D. Paurney & Son of Hiccastown, Mo. Also reports a confidence man named John Shafer active in the East using railroad accident scams, with descriptions and police actions.
The article quotes Edwin R. A. Seligman from Columbia University on specialization in labor. It argues that greater specialization increases the chance of placing the right man, aiding the adaptation of means to end. It notes departments of labor becoming more specialized and a growing lack of all trades.
Mrs A L Blue improves after illness while Miss Marie Brown visits from Wheeling and many guests from Grafton and Rowlesburg call on local residents. Baseball at Blueville diamond ends 11 to 4 as Grafton Hill and Blueville compete. Beeler Young of East End melt Blueville 18 to 0 in another game as locals enjoy sport and social visits.
Fairmont July 27 0 Clark Kinkaid a well known resident died Saturday morning after being electrocuted at the Commercial hotel in the First ward He owned the hotel and was repairing its skylights He likely touched a live wire while descending the roof fire escape His body was found on the third floor landing and he died after being carried to a nearby room The funeral was held this afternoon at the Diamond Street M E Church with Rev G W Bent officiating and burial at Meadowdale cemetery
A group of young men left town this morning for Tunnelton then over the mountain to the Cheat River above Rowlesburg to camp and fish. The party includes Lewis Lilly Guy Nuzum James Hussion Ralph Nuzum Norval Lilly and Thomas Haislip. They are prepared to handle any impertinent young squirrels that may attempt to steal the cats.
Webster lodge No 50 held its regular memorial and decoration service on Sunday. About fifty members led by the Webster band paraded to the cemetery where graves were decorated and Rev. Reese of Grafton delivered an address. After returning to the rooms a love feast followed with male quartet singing and speeches from several lodges.
The Baltimore & Ohio announces special low rate excursions to Atlantic City Cape May Sea Isle City Ocean City Asbury Park Long Branch Pt Pleasant N J Ocean City Md and Rehoboth Beach Del with dates July 2 16 30 Aug 13 27 and Sept 10 plus events in Boston Chicago Cleveland Columbus Denver Louisville St Paul Toledo and more during 1908 conventions and gatherings. Tickets available through B&O ticket agents with full rate route and date details.
Sunday afternoon a large delegation from Grafton Camp No 4 Woodmen of the World traveled to Independence to witness the unveiling of a monument to Robert B Clingin, who died in Oakland Maryland after being struck with a ketchup bottle. The ceremony was shortened due to threatening weather, then the band played at Newburg before the group returned on a late No 85, delayed by a wreck on the grade.
Mr. Clyde Graham of Newburg is in the city visiting for a few days with relatives.
Philadelphia July 25 After choking Joseph A Vaughn a bank runner and robbing him of 1900 on a Chestnut street trolley car the unidentified man fled through the car rushing past passengers and vanished into a large department store. Policemen pursued but he eluded capture though detectives say they have a clue. The wallet with the stolen money was later found in a Broad street saloon along with checks totaling 625. Vaughn 50, employed by Empire Trust Company, was en route to the U S sub treasury.
James W. Selvey was brought home from North Wheeling Hospital after an operation performed by Dr. Ackerman. His condition remains very critical with fear of a poor outcome. the family and friends of Grafton recognize his long, influential life of service.
The newly organized Baptist Sunday School Orchestra under Prof. Claude E. Vincent debuted at First Baptist Church on Sunday morning. The 22-member group, a consolidation of Vincent's Ladies Orchestra and new recruits, impressed listeners with its finished performance and drew widespread praise.
Edward E. Poe a longtime Republican and former county committee member visited the Sentinel office in the city this morning to record his protest against the Swisher ticket. Poe says Republicans in his neighborhood are practically unanimous in opposition.
Joe Coachwell an Italian man suffered severe foot injuries Sunday afternoon near Rowlesburg while trying to board a west bound freight train. He was transported by stretcher to Grafton where surgeons at the Sanitarium performed an operation last evening removing part of the foot due to the severity of the mash injury.
Christina street residents petition city council to declare George Mallonee’s two story idle house a public nuisance and menace to nearby properties. Abandoned five to six years ago, the deteriorating dwelling bears a ruined roof, peeling plaster, decayed furnishings, and unsanitary, fire risk conditions endangering surrounding homes.
Mr Henry Hess a respected Main Street baker suffered a painful fall in his bake shop when he slipped on the floor attempting to break his fall by catching himself his shoulder dislocated He now wears a sling and though severely injured no serious consequences are expected Meanwhile advertising notices urge a women healing book and dr Shoops Night Cure along with Health Coffee claims and a note on miners pay totaling 300000 dollars distributed to Clarksburg Fairmont regions by Fairmont Coal Company and independent mines last Saturday
A semi official statement denies advancing a new general manager at the Baltimore and Ohio. Potter heads the operating department as third vice president and will consolidate duties with that office. Walker assists Potter. no plans to recreate the general manager post or alter the engineering department. rumor debunked. Also mentions catarrh cures and medical ads from Hall's Company in Toledo Ohio with promotional claims and a constipation remedy.
Two inmates receive paroles from Governor Dawson at Moundsville on Monday. Patton Lytton, white, from Wayne county for unlawful cutting, and Joe Millen, colored, from Fayette county for unlawful shooting, are freed after serving 15 and 18 months respectively. Five parole requests were considered. two granted, others pending. Also, John Moran of Pittsburgh visits his mother in the city.
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