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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1907
Page
7
A Summer Vacation in Your Kitchen promotes a stove that lights instantly with a blue flame indicating high heat. It claims soot free output and consistent flame with oil kept at a maintained level. Available in three sizes and warranted by the maker.
A Court House District citizen denounces a Tribune letter as partisan and urges a county wide bridge plan linking Grafton and West Grafton. He cites Col. McGraw and Charles Durbin supporting the proposal, argues it benefits Beech Street and Beech Street property values, and calls for universal road and bridge improvements across the county.
The West Virginia State Pharmaceutical Association will hold its first annual convention in Wheeling on June 11 and 12. The event aims to unify members, plan for the association’s advancement, and provide an enjoyable time at Wheeling Park. Grafton druggists are expected to attend.
The Knights of Pythias mis announced the cemetery oration speaker. Rev. A F Richardson of St Pauls Lutheran church is now chosen by the committee to deliver the address, with the error in the prior notice fully excused. Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar is advertised in the same column.
An enthusiastic Board of Trade gathering in the Tregellas building laid plans for a major Fourth of July celebration in Grafton. President Charles R Durbin announced committees on finance advertising music trades displays and fireworks with chairmen forming a general arrangements committee. A follow up meeting Friday will review committee reports and outline work.
The Taylor County Bank held a stockholders meeting reporting a 70 percent year in growth. Directors elected for the ensuing year include J. C. Lewellen Hiram R. Linn A B Shroyer T M DeMoss C L Queen W Philipps W W Tapp Frank M Roe J W Koider Martin L Shields N F Kendall. J C Lewellen was chosen president with A K Schroyer and Hiram Linn as vice presidents and C L Queen as secretary.
At a Tuesday night meeting of the Epworth League of St Pauls Methodist Episcopal church, officers for the coming year were chosen. President Arthur Yates. first vice Agnes Black. second vice Dorsey Brannon. third vice Juanita Miller. fourth vice Lawrygee Sinzel. secretary Leona Griffith. assistant secretary Katie Vernon. treasurer Leona Brown. organist Nina McDade. assistant Leona Brown. The group aims to empower younger members with strong support from all. Minor business followed adjournment.
An updated advertisement claims Ayer's Hair Vigor offers a high class hair dressing that softens and smooths hair, prevents split ends, controls dandruff, and keeps the scalp healthy. It also markets as a strong hair tonic that promotes growth and reduces hair loss, with lingering claims of rich, luxuriant appearance. Made by J.C. Ayer & Co. Lawrence, Massachusetts.
A Grafton firm secures a contract for a new hospital and sanitarium at Webster Springs. Allen & McLaughlin of Webster Springs builds the reinforced concrete facility, costing 25 000 to 30 000 dollars with 30 to 40 rooms, to open before fall. A Zock & Son of Grafton won plumbing and heating bids as the lowest and most responsible bidders.
The Annual Council of the West Virginia diocese of the Protestant Episcopal church convenes in Moundeville for three days with Episcopal rectors from across the state attending. It is described as the greatest meeting of the church ever held in the state.
The Grafton Common Council adjourned to May 19 to review a petition by McGraw Oil and Gas Company for a fifty year gas franchise. The proposal covers laying pipes and mains on city streets to supply customers with gas, with conditions on construction timelines and public notice, to be voted at a June 7 meeting.
Seattle marks ground breaking for the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition set for 1909 with a military parade, speeches by John Barrett and Governor Mead, and the first spadeful of earth turned by President Chilberg. The 250 acre site near the University of Washington will showcase Pacific trade and the resources of Alaska and Yukon.
The piece recalls a boy mocked by peers who endured isolation and ridicule. It notes his awkward appearance and lack of friends yet reveals a dramatic change as he now surpasses former peers in success and influence. The narrative highlights perseverance amid ridicule.
The excerpt describes a man with a slow, steady gait and a surface that took on a polish. He seemed not bright at first glance, yet carried a durable, almost Westphalian resolve in a Mod Times context.
Edward A Ayers discusses light waves color and white light and how illumination affects retina color afterimages. He notes mirror and polished metal reflectance and describes a scene of a mother misreading her child’s red gown under bright sun, linking perception with beliefs in witchcraft and superstition.
A prominent veterinarian explains doped horses evade detection by tiny doses given before races. He details tiny powders on tongues, pre race conditioning, and post race antidotes. Dope speeds a horse to peak effort but strains the nervous system and shortens racing lives.
A young boy overhears his father the assistant rector explain that he and the rector are not equal and must be polite to the rector. The boy later asserts that his father may become rector, then the real leader will change. A window shopping note discusses late night display value and consumer behavior.
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