Memorial Day Observed By Grafton Woodmen Camp
The Modern Woodmen of America Grafton Camp 5422 held Memorial Services at Bluemont Cemetery after gathering at the lodge. Vincent's band led the march, Rev. Howard and Rev. Reese spoke, a male quartet sang, and flower tributes followed. Maj Edwin St John Greble inspected the National Cemetery, noting outside-area neglect on Walnut Street and urging improvements by the US government and city authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Sentinel
Woodmen of America
Grafton
Bluemont Cemetery
Vincent
Chas. P. Guard
E. Reese
West Side
U B Church
H.C. Howard
Andrews’ Methodist Episcopal Church
Reve
Reese
Howard
Meears
Baker
Soudere
Lund Echoole
Edwin St. John Greble
United States Army
John Clark
National Cemetery
Maj. Greble
Supt Clark
Walnut Street
U. S
Cemetery Walle
Maj. Greble Tb
WANTED LIVE WILD TURKEYS FOR ZOOLOGICAL PARK
High prices paid for genuine live wild turkeys and other animals. Dr Cecil French, a naturalist in Washington DC, announces want ads for zoological display and research purposes.
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Zoological Parke
Cecil French
Washington, D.C
Carp Diversion Draws Crowd As Flooded Bayou Teems With Fish
Heavy rains raised Tygarte Valley river causing overflow at Mackin sand bar near West Gratton. Hundreds of German carp were stranded in a bayou channel, drawing crowds of men and boys armed with improvised tools to haul catches from two to fifty pounds. Spectators filled the bridge area as carp hunters battled the drifting fish. Some fish were dragged into the mud, but hundreds of pounds were ultimately caught and excitement ran high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackin
West Gratton
Tygarte Valley
Eand Bar
Nihilists Plot to Kill President Roosevelt in Portland
Portland detectives learn of a large body of Russo nihilists in the city after an arrest for assault on Russians. They allegedly plan an assassination attempt on President Roosevelt, awaiting funds before sending a deputation to Washington. The Pole asserts threats from plotters and was acquitted. detectives continue the inquiry.
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Portland
Ore
Roosevelt
Washington
Friends of the Pole
Crolgosg
McKinley
Card of Thanks from Burnside Family
Mr and Mrs James Burnside and family express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown during their daughter's long illness.
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James Burnside
Gsimiaterea
Young man fatally stabbed in Elkins saloon
Elkine West Virginia June 3 a 20 year old Western Maryland brakeman Frank Klein was stabbed in a local Oreey saloon by bartender Harry Stalnaker after a fight with John Stalnaker. Klein lay mortally wounded and was beaten with a bottle before collapsing. Sheriff MacDonald moved Stalnaker to Beverly jail to avert a lynch mob.
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Elkine
W. Va
Wilmoth
Elkins
Frank Klein
Maryland
Harry Stalnaker
MacDonald
Stalnaker
Beverly
Oreey
John Stalnaker
Klein
Davis Memorial Hospital
Strek
Here
Congressional Contests Seen by John Wallace in West Virginia
Wheeling June 2 Republicans face bitter fights in the Second district amid two strong Democratic counties. N G Keim of Elking and George C Sturgis of Morgantown lead the contest, with Dayton and anti Dayton factions shaping lines. In the First district W P Hubbard expected to succeed Dovener, while Dovener hints at retirement, influencing delegations from Ohio, Marshall, Brooke and surrounding counties.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Willcn
Toomas
Davie
Judge Dayton
Origimate
Dayton
N. G. Keim
Elking
George C. Sturgies
Morgantown
Dawcon
Teter
Anti Dayton
Keim
Sturgis
Waenington
State Senate
John J. Cornweil
W. P. Hubbard
Dovener
Fint
Hubbard
Ohio County
Lewis
Marshall
Brooke
West Virginia Connecting Railroad Gets Charter
Clarkeburg May 4 The charter for the West Virginia Connecting Railroad company was filed in the county clerk’s office Saturday for record. The line is part of a project by independent Pennsylvania coal operators to build a railroad through West Virginia into Pennsylvania.
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Clarkeburg
W. Va
West Virginia Connecting Railroad Company
Pennsylvania
Belington to Brown Rail Line Aims to Open Coal Lands
Belington to Brown in Barbour county extends along the most practicable route. Capital stock for the company stands at $50,000. Incorporators include D. F. Maroney of Pittsburg as president, J. W. Thompson and James R. Barnes of Uniontown, A. J. Cochran of Dawson, and N. Hanna of Iron City Trust, Pittsburg, as vice president. The line would pass through 60,000 acres of coal lands in Harrison county and traverse a rich farming area. Groundwork to secure right of ways will begin at once, aiming to swiftly construct the road. Local reaction is favorable for the mineral and farming opportunities and increased shipping benefits. The backers are prominent, well-connected with national business and finance.
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Belington
Barbour County
Brown
D. F. Maroney
Pittsburg
J. W. Thompson
James R. Barnes
Uniontown
A.J. Cochran
Dawson
N. Hanna
Iron City Trust Company
Harrison County
Pases
Grafton Note Public Office in Merchants Bank Building
A public notice from Grafton references an office location within the Merchants Bank Building. It implies a scheduled posting or appearance related to civic or municipal business, with details limited by the fragmentary OCR.
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Shanks Bank
O. Wea
Whiskey and Spirits Prepaid Express Sale Offer
Four full quarts of old rye whiskey express prepaid for 320 dollars. Four full quarts of extra fine old rye whiskey prepaid four dollars. We also handle wines brandies gins rums kummel alcohol etc. Send for prices.
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California
Paint contractor aids in church interior project at St Pauls
Mr George Doolitle a paint contractor assisted by a capable team is redecorating the interior of the Sunday school room at St Pauls Lutheran church. io little recently finished painting a residence on Wilford street a pretty piecework in straw color with tan brown and white trim. Commissioner’s Notice in Taylor County West Virginia court sale set for June 16 1806 at the Courthouse front door for two city lots No 485 and 472 in Grafton with cash on hand and rest on six twelve and eighteen month credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Doolitle
Handa
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Iolittle
Auction Notice of 160 Acre West Virginia Land Parcel
Special Commissioner W Burpern will offer for sale at public auction on June 16 1906 at 1 pm at the Taylor County courthouse the 160 acre tract in Knottsville district Taylor county West Virginia. The land descended to Isaac Parson by deed of James Parsons and is described in Will Book No I 407. Terms require payment of costs with the residue on a six and eighteen month credit secured by purchaser. Bond and security posted as required by the decree New An Ebon clerk.
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Charlotte E. Qollineve
Isaac Parson
Lena
Knottsville
Zavelor
West Virginia
Isaac Pareon
James Parsons
County Court of
Taylor County
Publication Order in Taylor County Court Case 1906
West Virginia Taylor County circuit court on May first 1906 held in clerk office. Executor James Burnside Jr seeks to determine amounts priorities and payments in a suit against nonresident defendants Josiah Lynch and James K McDonald. Defendants must appear within one month of first publication to protect rights. The order directs publication in Grafton Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Circuit Court
Taylor County
Johnson C. Fleming
James Burnside, Jr
James I
Josiah W. Lynch
James EK. McDonald
Grafton
Able
J. Frank Wilson
Rex
F Barey
Commissioner's Sale in West Virginia Timber Lot 88
The Southern Pine Lumber Co. v. James H. Watson et al. sale ordered in Harrison County Chancery. On June 2 1906 the special commissioners will offer at the Taylor County Courthouse front door the eastern half of Lot No 88 in Weaton Addn to Taylor Co. WV. Terms: one third cash, balance in two installments with retention of legal title until notes are fully paid.
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Southern Pine Lumber Co
James H. Watson
Harrison County
West Virginia
Taylor County
Towi
Weatton
J. H. Holt
Oyar Missioner
Watson
L. Cooke Las Tiate Bantee D
Anid
Ute Chase
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Pittsburg Dental College
Department OF
Western University of Pennsylvania
E. Friesell
D.D.S
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