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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1915

Page

7

Divorce Causes in Early and Mature Marriages Highlighted

A fragmented report notes divorce drivers vary by age. Among young couples, temperance and moral lapses, elopement, and infidelity are cited, with women eschewing divorce more than men. For older marriages, finances and incompatibilities emerge alongside persistent infidelity. The piece ties these findings to political distractions in Indiana and Republican activity.

Alementary Irs Leonora Meder Public Welfare Mivorce Tesu

Indiana Watchers Eye Indiana in Senate Contest

Indiana news notes a pivotal race as Senator Kern seeks renomination amid Republican strength in the state. A March big rally with Secretary Redfield drew poor attendance, underscoring divided fortunes for Democrats as they plan fortifications against a surging GOP.

Indianapolis Ind Indiana Kern Twie Shively Terre Haute Redfield Politejang Gene John Holzman

St Mary Street Not Neglected in Grafton

The Sentinel clarifies city plans for St Mary street and Bluemont cemetery funding. Mayor Graham explains cemetery funds dedicated to a speakers stand and that street work will be funded via August appropriations, with Latrobe street completion prioritised and mandamus against Grafton Traction enforced if needed.

the Sentinel Bluemont Cemetery St. Fy Street Gratton Graham St. Mary Street Grafton Traction Company Traction Company Latrobe Latrobe Street Otter Place Grafton Sentinel City and Traction Company Tepave Ft

Order of Owls Decorated The Graves of Departed Members

The decoration of the graves of the departed members of the Order of Owls occurred at Bluemont Cemetery on Sunday afternoon. Members gathered at the lodge room at 1 20 and formed a parade at 2 with the band leading the procession to the cemetery. Flowers were placed on all graves in a ritualistic service, though rain kept many away from the march.

Order of Owls Bluemont Vincent's Bang

Bilkins Pair Plans September 8 0 Fair Event

Bilkins Pair announces plans for the annual fair on September 8 with directors set to organize BAROUNCE style activities and community events.

Bilkins Barounce

West Virginia bank leaders call for regional meeting

Huntington H C Aleshire urges a May 31 gathering of West Virginia bankers from Barbour, Ware, Mingo, Putnam, Lincoln, Logan and Mason counties at the Frederick hotel. The session, chaired by S F Heard, precedes a dinner and focuses on bank issues in the western counties.

Huntington H. C. Aleshire Day & Night Bank West Virginia Bankers Association Frederick Hotel F. Heard First National Bank Ceredo Hall Ware Mingo Putnam Lincoln Logan Mason Keyser Duval District Lincoln County Mercer County Cabell County Wheeling Wood, Wirt Jackson Kanawha Chesapeake & Ohio Michigan Virginian Lakes Atlantic Seaboard West Virginia Limestone Company Martinsburg The Peoples Trust Company Martinsburg Claering House Association Parkersburg Wood County Bank Farmers & Merchants National Bank C.W. Bates Charleston Stuart F. Reed West Virginia United States Coal & Coke Company Rexident Union Natural Gas Company Litz Smith Island Creek Coal Company Crawford Motorcycle Company Morgantown Kanawha Grocery Company Burnsville East Gulf Coal Bailey Oil & Gas Company New York West Virginia Timber Company North American Car Company Flat Top Insurance, Company Ethel Coal Company Pen Table Company Sparks Drilling Jay Company Ohio, River Railroad Company Mononogahela River Railroad Company Con Alamo Lai & Sugar Company Citizens Fire Insurnce Company West Virginia & Pitts Railroad Company Ravenswood, Spencer & Glenville Railroad Company Huntington & Big Sandy Railroad Company Harrisville

Grafton Firms Form New Coal Companies

Articles of incorporation issued for May Day Coal Company of Grafton with $25,000 capital stock and Holy Elk Coal Company of Grafton with $100,000 capital stock. Incoporators include Lawson Starcher W White Carl L Curry Ray A Parrish George A Hechmier John T McGraw J C Lewis J M Hoover and J W Wooddell.

Department of Late Grafton May Day Coal Company Capital J. Clyde Lewis J. M. Hoover J. W. Wooddell Webster, Springs

Dean's Kidney Pills Adverts at Grafton and Fairmont Normal School Commencement

An old advertisement features J W C Stone of Grafton endorsing Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney pains and irregular secretions. The item includes drug pricing and distributor details. Also notes the Fairmont State Normal School commencement set for June with sermons and graduations in early June and June 10 address by Dr H D Clark Buckhannon.

Grafton J. W. C. Stone Warder Ave Dean Stone Pees Um’ Co Pradesputa Adve Normal School Matrmont Fairmont W. Va Fairmont State Normal School A. H. Beavin Christ Episcopal Church H. D. Clark Buckhannon Fairmont Naral School

Motorized track maintenance eyed by Baltimore and Ohio

A report from the Baltimore and Ohio lines discusses introducing motor driven feeders to replace or assist current track workers. The plan would allow a single operator to cover many miles daily, cutting costs. rumors of replacing track walkers with motor cars circulate at headquarters but remain unconfirmed.

Baltimore & Ohio Becker Severas Pregent

Becker Still Hopeful World Will Break Through

In Ossining New York May 31 Charles Becker declares hope the path to clemency remains open. Father Cashin notes Becker will use every resource available while counsel and Becker’s family press for legal steps or governor clemency. Mrs Becker plans to approach Governor Whitman and earnestly argues her husband was victim of circumstances and cannot exculpate himself. Becker maintains his innocence of killing Rosenthal and hints at a detailed account to justify the crime in his forthcoming communications.

Ossing N. Y Charles I Becker Father Cashin Mag Sine Becker Leutenant Martin T. Manton

British ship Gulflight towed after collision May 1

Reports describe the sinking danger and crew losses when the Gulflight struck near Crow Sound while bound from Port Arthur Texas to Bowen France. Two crew drowned as rescuers aided others, captain died next day. ship towed to Crow Sound and beached for repairs. Separate notices outline creditors, property seizures, and chancery actions in Taylor and surrounding counties.

Aries Port Arthur Tex Bowen France Crow Sound

Seventeen Year Cicada Brood VI Expected This June

Washington reports Brood VI of the seventeen year cicada to appear in June across northern and central states between the Hudson and Mississippi rivers. The insect causes little damage despite large swarms. female eggs destroy bark while laying. Entomologists map distribution, noting unexpected northern reach and mountain counties, with protection via netting and early morning collection.

Washington, D. C Eloada Col Tates Hudson Mississippi Borneee South Carolina United Ites Mississippi Valley United States Texas Bureau ‘of Entomology Wisconsin Michigan Carolna Geo Kentucky Tennessee Bureau of Entomology West Virginia Berkeley Brooke Clay Fayette Grant Hampshire Hancock Hardy Jefferson Marshall Mineral Monongala

Devil Anse Hatfield Seriously Ill at Home in West Virginia

Charleston West Virginia May 81 Devil Anse Hatfield leader of the Hatfield clan in the famous feud is seriously ill at his home in the mountains of Lepan Creek Logan County today and but scant hopes are entertained for his recovery.

Charleston W.va Anse” Hatfield Hatfield Lelan Creek Logan County

Tribute to the Unknown Dead at Arlington Ceremony

Ohio Governor Frank B. Willis eulogizes unknown dead during Memorial Day exercises at Arlington National Cemetery. He urges unity behind the President to keep the United States out of European conflicts. He extols peaceful heroism, fair opportunity, sobriety, industry, and economy.

Washington D'6 Frank B. Wills Ohio Arlington National Cemetery United States Europe Willis America

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