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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1911
Page
6
Charleston dispatch reports major changes to Coffman’s primary bill approved by 15 Republicans. The plan creates direct nominations by petitions, colors ballots by party, two commissioners oversee the primary, and a centralized canvassing board. It outlines party committees, platform creation, and strict penalties to curb fraud and illegal voting.
The Senior Class of Grafton High School of 1911 graduated at the Brinkman opera house before a large audience of parents patrons and friends. The 1911 graduates include Ruth Jackson H Glen Bord Grace Lear Lila Singel Grace Paul Edna Collins Charles Sinsel Roby Rutherford Edna Shuck Lila Painter Kitty Cole Carrie Wilkinson Lawrence Miller Grace Fawcett Arza Phillips Nellie DeMoss Jessie Bush and Lila Miller. The program featured orchestral overtures the Girls Glee Club singing Schubert's Serenade and a mayoral address by Prof. C T Woodley of Fairmont Normal School followed by diplomas presented by Principal Morgan M Brooks and Supt Thos J Humphrey with remarks and a class reception.
Cecil Davis, aged 1, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bart Davis of West Side Pepper store, fell about 12 feet from the porch onto the pavement, bleeding from nose and mouth. A physician arrived after a crowd gathered. initial fears of skull fracture resolved as he was found not seriously hurt and expected to recover. Also mentions Will Leith visiting Charleston family and Herbie Towles home for the 30th, plus a note about an Afroplane flight at 1:58 Friday in Philippi.
Will Brumbaugh formerly of Grafton and Rose Klinger of Escanaba were married this morning in Escanaba Michigan. Brumbaugh son of engineer William Brumbaugh, trained as a machinist in Grafton, now works for the Chisago and Northwestern Railroad Company.
The extension of the traction line to Grafton Park is halted due to parties failing to fund a bridge. The park, bought years ago by a civic group, carries a debt to the Dent estate of about 1400 to 1500 dollars from improvements made by Judge Marmaduke H. Dent. If paid, the park would be public property. the matter hinges on whether the debt can be cleared and a trusteeship established, prompting a question: will the people act to eliminate the debt?
On the 20th instant Judge John Homer Holt of Grafton presided through his last term in Barbour county as regular circuit judge. The legislature created the Barbour Randoloph circuit, effective Wednesday the 24th, forming the new Nineteenth circuit. The community mourns Holt’s departure, praising his steadfast application of the law, patience with litigants, and leniency toward counsel, noting his integrity, humility, and lasting esteem among friends and admirers.
A Reno dispatch reports nine New York women traveling with maids to exploit the time lock law requiring six months residence. They tour the continent and share marital escapades while booking cottages, a lively yet dubious mission amid a wider note on local detective work.
A gray wolf escaped from a private menagerie in Sheepshead Bay. Police and two keepers spent an hour locating the animal, which mingled calmly with a group of children by a water front yard. The kids treated it like a dog, patting it and feeding it crackers and candy.
Frank Phillips Christchurch athletic director and swimming expert outlines essential swimmer safety rules and learning tips. He cautions never swim alone or within two hours of eating, avoid diving without wetting wrists and neck first, and stresses building confidence through gradual immersion. He describes breast stroke as the first key stroke, warns against overreliance on water wings, and advises starting in about three and a half feet of water to build endurance.
In Charleston West Virginia on May 25 the House of Delegates debated Governor’s message referral to a 21 member committee. Delegate Strother criticized state leaders over a proposed primary election law while Coffman and French primary bills were introduced. The Senate studied a post office site change with Chamber of Commerce testimony by former Congressman Gaines, then tabled the resolution and adjourned. Separate notes: a new tuberculosis claim was reported from London with cautious optimism. Italy opens English and Spanish language schools for émigrants.
The 8. 8. S. club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. T. F. Lanham’s Washington Street home with fifteen members and several visitors. Guests guessed childhood photos for prizes. Mrs. Will P. Cline won after a three-way tie. Booby prize went to Mrs. H. N. Laban. Music and social time followed with punch and refreshments. Grace Mytinger, high school music teacher, left for Parkersburg to visit before returning to Chillicothe, Ohio.
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