Rumor Versus Loyalty in County Politics Sparks Debate
A long letter warns of rumor and faction in the county GOP with criticism of a local newspaper and party loyalties. It defends Senator Montgomery and Arnold Scherr, attacks a “saloon-ridden Sentinel,” and urges majority rule, denounces a fake “ring,” and notes local candidates’ standings and the Sentinel’s stance on prohibition and local industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Swisher
Preston
Arnold Scherr
Dispatch News
I. Montgomery
Arnold
Scherr
Taylor County
William G. Conrey
W. G. Conley
Charles W. Swisher
Parkersburg Dispatch
the Sentinel
Sentinel
Daily Republican
Jim Holt
Old Sentinel
Clash Over WV National Committeeman Sparks Dem Friction
The Clarksburg News urges WV Democrats to end the quarrel over the national committeeman race. Col John McGraw seeks renewal while William Chilton aims to replace him. The paper argues both have served the party well and calls for unity rather than division this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Clarksburg
Col
John McGraw
William Chilton
McGraw
Chilton
Aged brakeman injured in railway accident near Erbaco
Weston June 1 Howard Cayton 22 of this city was run over while flagging a passenger train near Erbacon. He woke to find his right arm and right leg amputated and he lies in Cowan hospital in critical condition. Cayton, a brakeman on the West Virginia and Pittsburg division of the B and O, had laid down in the track after removing his shoes, and the passenger train followed the freight he was guarding. Doctors fear he will not survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolden
Holt
Republican Party
A. J. Wilkinson
Preston County
Congress
Dayton
West Main Street
Grafton
Weston
Howard Cayton
Erbac
Cowan
Cayton
West Virginia
Pittsburg
McGraw Adds Big Gas Well Near Pruntytown
Col John T McGraw reports another large gas well on the Gaw throp farm about two miles west of Pruntytown. Experts foresee a major strike as the McGraw Company expands its Taylor county gas supply. The new well near ex-sheriff Hugh Evans residence will be shot tomorrow and illustrates ongoing productive drilling. The company already operates multiple fine wells and aims to continue drilling while results remain strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. McGraw
Gawthrop
Pruntytown
McGraw Territory
Col. McGraw
Taylor County
Hugh Evans
McGraw Company
Suisse Ese
Scherr to Get Mingo Auditor in Republican Convention
Williamson June 2 The Republicans of Mingo held an enthusiastic convention selecting Scherr to run for auditor and pledging support at the upcoming convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scherr
Mingo
Williamson
Minga
Vesten
Veterinary services offered in Grafton by Dr Elbert Jones
Dr Elbert Jones of Veterinary Strseum offers horse and cattle care to owners in Grafton and vicinity. Treats all kinds of ailments or injuries, available day or night from Ward's Livery office. Both phones 5333-1mo-W-Oct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert Jones
Grafton
Ui Ward
Rev Coffman Dies After Turmoil At Meadowdale Parsonage
Fairmont June 2. Rev Stephen Coffman Methodist minister who killed his wife at the Meadowdale parsonage on May 18 died last night at 7 45 in City Hospital after a long decline following a jail outbreak. Doctors cited a nervous breakdown from the crime and his belief he faced prison or the gallows. Funeral set for Wednesday in Shinnston with burial in the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
Stephen
Coffman
Lillie Coffman
Meadowdale Parsonage
City Hospital
State Penitentiary
Gallows
Simp
Jenkins
Shinnston
Lowe
Lafayette Meredith
Meredith
Amos
Jand
Centennial of Jefferson Davis celebrates a Confederate leader
Washington observes the centennial birth anniversary of Jefferson Davis with ceremonies attended by former Union-era veterans and Confederates. The piece traces Davis from Kentucky birth in 1808 through his Mississippi ties, West Point cadet years, and rise to Confederacy president, noting friendships with Lee and Johnston and reflecting on his political stance and legacy.
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Sheana
United States Army
Zachary Taylor
Betty Taylor Davis
Davis
Miss Varina Howell
Vicksburg
Gov
Howell
New Jersey
Washington
John Adams
Misa Vardina
Jefferson
Polk
Dallas
Congress
John ©. Calhoun
House
Richard Barnwell Rhett
South Carolina
William L. Yancey
Alabama
Jefferson Davis
Mississippi
Riles
Col. Davis
New Orleans
United States
Portland
Maine
Boston
Recity
Faneuil Hall
Caleb Cushing
Robert C. Winthrop
Edward Everett
Ben Butler
Virginia
Louisiana
Ben
Harleston
Senator Davis
South
Lincoln
National Capital
Christan County
Kentucky
Union
Senate
Sam Davis
Ike Abraham Lincoln
Tom Lincoln
Samuel Davis
Mississippi Territory
Wilkinson County
Woodville
Dominican Friars
Jefferson College
Wilkinson County Academy
John A. Shaw
Transylvania University
Lexington
Record in West Virginia court tops oil trust verdicts
Morgantown June 3 A record case in West Virginia courts drew attention comparable to the Standard Oil fine in Chicago. Joseph P Kaster sued Star Glass Co for 5 cents after a 34 98 check deduction and won the full amount. Philippi June 2 three Tucker county defendants were tried in US court and given 3 years 2 years and 2 months plus a 25 dollar fine, all foreigners. Myrtle Barnhouse's daughter is critically ill with typhoid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
West Virginia
Justice Boughier
Standard Oil Trust
Chicago
Joseph P. Kaster
Star Glass Company
Kaszer
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Brafton Weekly
SENSE
the Sentinel Publishing
W. Va
House of Delegates
Hugh Warder
Sheriff
Oakey Hefner
Wayward Fleming
Marion D. Allendor
Gene W. Ford
R. A. Morrow
J. Oscar Jaco
Gideon C. Brchard
L. C. Haymond
Andy Poe
Grafton & Fairmont Gas Company
Philadelphia Gas Company
Democratic Party
Dictaor
Democrats
Colonel McGraw
Rpublican
William Jennings Bryan
Parkersburg
Bryan
Wheeling Intelligencer
Te Sentinel
Nazl
Intellix
The
Grafton Board of Trade
Young
Rev. Coffman
Mnister
Meadowdale
M. EB. Church
Conference
Harrison County
Wheeling
Myrtle
Eliza Barnhouse
Christiana Street
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