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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1900
Page
4
The article reports on prohibition meetings deciding to launch an aggressive campaign with a full ticket, appointing an executive committee and selecting delegates to the National Prohibition Convention. It also notes expectations about elections in Kentucky and critiques on broader political issues, including party dynamics and governance.
Gov Atkinson speaks at the West Virginia Editorial Association in Parkersburg, praising the press as a driver of state growth. He touts WV resources from coal to timber, notes three decades of growing newspapers, and extols mountain life, wealth, and unity while urging pride in the Mountain State.
The Wi Editorial Association members praised Parkersburg WV for hospitality and enterprise. They laud the board of trade, electric streetcar system, and a park built by the car company with free concerts. The piece urges Grafton capitalists to consider a similar venture for their town.
Treasury calls redemption of 25,000 outstanding 2 percent bonds from the 1801 loan to reduce surplus and circulate funds. The Cleveland era avoided calls, but sold bonds to fund deficits. Democrats increase public debt, Republicans resume debt repayment. Readers are asked to decide at November polls. Baltimore & Ohio R R offers excursion tickets from points east of the Ohio River to Washington for May 19–21 with return by May 28.
Advertisement notes receipt of two two Red Wall Paper in a fabric-effect style adaptable for the now popular two-things treatment decoration, priced at 25 cents. Possibly by JOHN N. TREGELLAS.
An Appalachian speaker extols West Virginia praising its mountains valleys and waters while lauding newspapers and printers for shaping the state's image. The crowd cheers as the speaker honors the craft of journalism and its influence.
Thomas B Wilson died May 28 1900 within two miles of his Haymond settlement home in Taylor county He was a quiet industrious farmer long active in M E church for 52 years and a staunch Republican Survived by a wife four sons J Frank Ed Luther and two daughters Bel Vai and Mrs Strother The funeral was led by Rev Warmer Knottsville and he was buried in Haymond cemetery
Rev C Warman of Knottsville will preach to the J O U A M of Thornton next Saturday night. All are invited to attend. E L Posell of Thornton has been on the sick list for several days. S W Den fractured his right leg Tuesday morning while loading an item onto a car at Paointon Dragon was called and reduced the fracture. Mr George Taylor and Toby Simmons and wife of Black Hill visited Tuesday. Lt Annon who has been at Bridgewater college returned home Saturday. Corn is coming up nicely and weather permitting will be ready for cultivation. W H Wolf and George Martin attended the funeral of Mr Thomas alternating Mr Wolf.
Deer Park Hotel offers sea level breezes and malaria free environment with modern conveniences. The Baltim ore and Ohio Building, Baltimore, Md. handles occupancy from June 2 to September 30 with cottages available furnished upon request. Rates and information via manager W. B. Burwell until June 1 with later access at Deer Park Garrett County 800 feet above.
The Grafton post office announces uncalled letters dated May 26 including Frank E. Bradley James Brown Wim E Brown Mrs L Bowman J L Deaver Will Delaney Fred Edmondson Harry Hapsue Mrs Mary Grimes Mrs Jno A Lawrence Hugh McGown Alan Martin B Norris. Patrons are urged to claim by stating they were advertised. Also notes thanks to Rev C L Queen for a Memorial Sermon to Reno Post on May 27 1900. For Rent upper rooms in Bernhold Block. James Cain visiting friends. Bee Hive promotes shirt waists for hot weather.
Health news reports Blueville resident Vena Cassell improving While Brown works at Hendrix son s clerking during peak season Will and Mrs Bishop of Grafton attend church at W T Robinson s A Carrie Brown visits Aunt P J Bartlet at Simpson Creed Yoke moves to Philippi May Phillips of Barbour county visits cousin Liora Phillips A surprise marriage occurs at Graf ton Presbyterian parsonage Reedy Bartlet and Minnie Gamisiager wed The Bartlets are greeted with congratulations.
Mrs Ruhama Cresap widow of Gustavus Cresap died at her Kingwood home last Friday aged 92. Her husband was an early Preston County lawyer and father of the late Pim Cresap of Beverly, recalled by many Sentinel readers.
Clarksburg announces the annual commencement exercises at Broaddus Institute will begin June 6 with an elaborate program planned.
Wall papers offered in imperial style on billierd cloth green with two tone white highlights. The display features designer Joan N. Tregellas as the artist or brand associated with the novel decor.
Notice to creditors of Larkin T. sanes subject to a Taylor County circuit court decree to pay debts. Claimants must present claims for adjudication to L. F. Bailey commissioner at his county office before July next. Witness John G St. Clair clerk on the Caboneith day of May 100, JOHN G. SI CLA ark.
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