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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1910

Page

8

Husband Arrested for Bigamy and Deceit in Hulls Lane

Wilson, a Baltimore road brakeman, was arrested by Chief of Police on a warrant for unlawful living with another woman and deserting his wife Mrs. Wilson. The mayor’s office heard testimony from Mrs. Wilson and railroad men. A $50 fine was imposed and the case dismissed. Wilson had been living with May Horner at Hulls boarding house for four months.

Wilson Baltimore Road Tun Nabore Grafton Hi O'Slock Mhradal May Horner Hulls ‘Oarding East End Ford Print Harrisville Jig Horner Love Weg

Barrett Bible class elects officers for Andrews M. H Sunday School

The Barrett Bible class at Andrews M. H. Sunday School elected C. F. Burk as president and W. P. Hendrickson as vice president. A. F. Steadman became secretary, George W. Pollock treasurer, W. C. Barrett teacher, Jed W. Robinson assistant, John W. Sayre chairing Membership, Will Kinney chairing Social, and M. M. Patton chairing Religious Department. Class No. 1 Fate School elected Delbert Robinson as teacher, replacing D. W. Hardesty.

Barrett Bible Andrews M. H. Sunday School C.F. Burk W. P. Hendrickson A. F. Steadman George W. Pollock W. C. Barrett Jed W. Robinson John W. Sayre Will Kinney M. M. Patton Fate School Delbert Robinson D. W. Hardesty

Merchant Jaco Very Ill In South Side

Mr J Jaco, a well known South Side merchant, suffered a hemorrhage Tuesday morning in his store and has since been at home. friends fear not a lasting illness. Marion Ayer, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jas Morlin of the south side, returned today to Parkersburg.

Jaco South Side Aloe Marion Ayer Jas Morlin Parkersburg

Ashland Society Girl Drowns Saving Fisherman in Ohio River

Miss Anna Simpson of Ashland Kentucky lost her life in the Ohio River while rescuing William Jackson who had fallen from a skiff. Although an expert swimmer she pulled him toward shore before both sank. Her sister barely escaped drowning as the body of Miss Simpson was recovered.

Huntington W. Va Anna Simpson Ashland Ohio River William Jackson Jackson Ohio Iver Miss Simpson

Trainman's Head Cut Off in Virginia Accident

Jacob Gregory eed, 21, a brakeman on the Baltimore and Ohio, was killed Tuesday when he fell from his moving train and his head was severed by the wheels near Richwoods IV Virginia. His home is Webster Springs. Mr and Mrs Martin Rooney of Kansas City visiting relatives left for Webster Springs accompanied by Mrs Julia Duffy of Washington street who will also visit there.

Richwoods IV Jacob Gregory Eed By & O Webster Springs Martin Rooney Kansas City Julia Duffy Washington Street Carrie Brown Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore W. T. Brown Blueville Garrett Ames Wheeling Katherine Guth J. H. Jordan Grasselli [Chemical Company Grafton The Pines U. S. Department of Agriculture Haymond Colebank Fairmont Normal H. C. Thomas Ohio Lawson Starcher Wyatt Cleaverger Simpson Lena Wilson Philippi A. B. Shroyer Grace Knotts Pearl McDaniel Cecil Mattie Swisher Parkersburg Beechwood Farm Edith Swisher Knottavillians Excelsior Grange No. 237 Oak Grove Farm

Architect Long in City for B and O Station Plans

Daily Sentinel reports Baltimore and Ohio chief architect M. T. Long visited the city to review bids for the proposed new passenger station. He said bids should go to President Willard today and a contract award预计 within three weeks. Also mentions Nurse Miss Carrie Brown arriving from Baltimore and Garrett Ames visiting from Wheeling.

Daily Sentinel M. T. Long Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Sentinel Long The Willard Baltimore & Ohio Grafton

Intruder Arrested After South Side Intrusion

Mrs. John M. Keane found a burly negro asleep in her sitting room on Barrett Street at 3:30 am. Lincoln Johnson of Berryburg, recently in Grafton, was arrested by Officer Fletcher. He faced Mayor Love for Keating, pleading drunkenness with a $5 fine and costs imposed.

John M. Keane Barrett Street

Storm Damage Estimated Near Poblich Reaches 300000

Charleston West Virginia June 1 reports on a Sunday storm say Elk river valley damage extended into Roane and Putnam counties with numerous oil derricks along Two Mile Creek damaged. George Wippel home roof torn off a stove carried away. People blown from beds sought shelter. Railroad tracks cleared after trees toppled. Estimated total losses around 300000 dollars.

Charleston W. Va Elk River Valley Roane Putnam Two Mile Creek Jacob Casdorf John 8Dd Bounty Susan Parker Barlow George Wippel

Jeffries Johnson July 4 bout allowed by San Francisco board

In San Francisco on June 1 the board of supervisors granted a permit for the 45 round July 4 boxing match between Jeffries and Johnson with two dissenting votes and no preliminary discussion. Church and civic leaders crowded the board room but did not speak against the decision.

San Francisco Cal Jeffries Johnson Board of Supervisors

Knottsville Creaverger Sold Farm Near Here

Alonzo Cleav erger sold his Knottsville area farm near here on Friday to Lawson Starcher of Grafton. Starcher undecided on disposition of property. The piece mentions Knottsville boys excelling at Grafton High School and alumni ties, plus local crop and spraying notes and social updates from Knottsville district.

Creaverger Alonzo Cleaverger Lawson Starcher Grafton Knottsville Far West

War ships mobilize as natives threaten foreigners in Nanking

Chinese forces rush to Nanking amid rising anti foreign sentiment. Shanghai dispatches fighters to replace local soldiers deemed unreliable in case of trouble. The warning to foreigners signals potential clashes as tensions flare between Chinese and foreign interests.

Shanghai Nanking

United Presbyterians Refuse To Join In Philadelphia

In Philadelphia on June 1 the United Presbyterian general assembly voted 183 to 80 to form a nine member permanent committee on church relations to pursue closer ties with evangelical denominations while disavowing any overtures toward union with the Presbyterian Church in the United States. The assembly also approved education committee recommendations, with some objections to wording, and debated union prospects amid a strong sentiment against organic union with the PCUS.

Philadelphia General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church of the Presbyterian Church Committee On Church Relations J.T. McCroy D. D Monongahela Pa Te Committee of Education

Regulars Win Key Republican Conference in Wheeling

In Wheeling West Virginia on June 1 the Republican executive committee for the First Congressional district adopted a pro Regulars stance defeating the insurgent faction. Chairman Lehman of the Hubbard faction was urged to unite with Regulars and back party victory. The primary date was set for June 17.

Wheeling W. Va Republican Executive Committee Marion County Lehman Hubbard

Janitor Sought as Alma Kellner Case Probes Church Vault

Louisville police press the search for Joe Wendling janitor of St. John's church after eight year old Alma Kellner’s decomposed body was found in an unused cellar of the St. John’s parochial school. Wendling remains missing since January fifteenth as his wife, age forty, is jailed on an accomplice charge and confessed to washing blood from his clothes. A gold pin linked to Alma’s absent daughter is under review while investigators test the church furnace for cremation traces.

Louisville Alma Kellner St. John's Joe Wendling St. John’s Wendling St. John’s Church St. John's Church

U S Takes Hand In Freight Rate Advance

Twenty five western railroads were temporarily restrained by Federal Judge David P. Dyer from enforcing inter state freight rate increases. Government lawyers led by Edwin P. Grosvenor and Frederick N. Judson filed the petition, signed by Attorney General Wickersham, to halt the proposed rise claimed to violate the Sherman act. The injunction, issued in Hanibal Missouri, aimed to prevent midnight implementation and protect shipper and consumer interests in the western trunk line territory.

Hanibal Western David P. Dyer United States Circuit Court St. Louis Dyer United States Edwin P. Grosvenor Washington Frederick N. Judson George W. Wickersham Kenyon Washington, D. C Deparment of Western True Association Wickersham

Sheriff Gillespie Dies After Shadowed Standoff

Deputy Sheriff T R Gillespie of Raleigh county was killed at Stam ford on the Piney branch of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad after a quarrel with a colored man known as Cap White. The revolver was used to fatally wound Gillespie who died at the Hinton hospital. White is jailed at Beesley awaiting further action. Gillespie leaves a wife and two children.

Charleston W Va T. R. Gillespie Raleigh County Stamford White Aed Beesley Gillespie Viptop Teken

West End dog poisoner strikes pets in city streets

A dog poisoner has struck in the West End, poisoning several household pets with tainted meat. A small dog owned by Jed Yates died after eating a piece of balogna sausage laced with strychnine. The danger to children from such bait is stressed, urging residents to avoid this practice.

Ani

Wash Hathaway Dies After Short Illness

Mr Wash Hathaway a South Side resident on Grand street near the water station died this afternoon after a brief illness of about ten days likely of heart trouble He was about 60 and survived by a large family including Lloyd Rufus Sapp Mrs John Gough Mrs Tom Stillwell and Misses Lida and Blanche Funeral arrangements have not been made and The Sentinel offers condolences.

Daily Sentinel Wash Hathaway South Side Grand Street City Water Station Hathaway Lloyd Rufus Sapp John Gough Tom Stillwell Lida Blanche

Movement to Be Widespread In West Virginia

CLARKSBURG May 31. A large rally sparked wide interest in the back-to-the-farm movement with Governor Glasscock and state leaders planning similar meetings in every congressional district. The goal is to combat high living costs by increasing food production across the state.

Clarksburg Glasscock West

YatesCompletes Extensive West Coast Trip Visit

Charles W. Yates of Flemington returned home after a lengthy journey covering the western states and California. He described travel through mountains and across the United States, meeting old acquaintances and noting widespread prosperity in the western and southern regions.

Charles W. Yates Tern Flemington Yates United States California Andrew Fornia White City

Train Schedule Fragments Highlight Ohio Railroad Inconvenience

Fragmentary OCR notes reference a schedule involving the Ohio railroad and a public notice of delay or inconvenience. The fragment mentions trains not yet aware of changes and a schedule shift discussed for morning timing, with references to the broader timetable.

Ohio Railroad

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