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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
2
A troubled man proclaimed his innocence in the December 29 incident at Welcome where the operator was killed. He already serves a life sentence and now asserts his lack of guilt in the crime.
In an extended interview at Moundsville penitentiary James A. Baker recounted a life of military service and romance, urged by Baker as he presses for a new federal trial or possible commutation. He admitted being at the Clarington night of the murder and accused Rugan and Young Clark, while denying personal guilt. He sought aid from British connections and the U.S. president, claiming a record of Boer War service and promising future disclosures.
Baker recounts a life of poverty crime and punishment from 1906 to 1907 including desertion trial in England. He admits thefts on railroad crews and post office robberies while claiming innocence in the Clarington affair and plans to hire a prominent local lawyer for another trial.
Morgantown on june first reports the fifty five year old suspension bridge serving Mononga lia county is being dismantled by contractor Frank Pride and crew. work proceeds slowly as old bracing and bolts require careful removal while spectators offer advice. the bridge will be stripped from the center outward over two to three weeks, with the cables last. ferries carry traffic as pedestrians brave the descent and steep approaches to the western river bank.
Dr Elbert Jones a veterinary surgeon serves horse and cattle owners in Grafton and surrounding area. He treats all animals for any ailment or injury with prompt day or night calls. Office at Ward's livery and both phones listed.
Fairmont resets its county fair with Marion Agricultural and Industrial Society opening on the East Side grounds September 15 to 17. Four big races offer $1,000 stakes plus two $500 classes and eight $400 purses. The event aims to boost stock shows and farming interest, with a model new plant built to host years of speed and stock exhibits.
Following West Virginia precedents the Knights of Pythias in the state are preparing to build a home for aged and friendless members. A subscription fund is growing rapidly and may allow definite planning by year end. No cost or site decisions have been made yet.
President Henry G. Davis of the Coal and Coke company visited this week with the new general manager M. Smith who takes official duties this month. Smith, formerly superintendent of the Winston-Salem division of the Southern railroad, succeeds Edwin Power as head. Bower leaves for Ohio. John A. Emmart becomes assistant general manager, remaining in the same city home and office, praised by patrons for his cordial conduct.
West Virginia Patents issued to inventors E. M. Sutton Wellsburg bag holder A J Maskrey Chester catcher for metal plates W A Markey Moundaville hinge for doors W Taylor Emoryville rai l joint and O E B and E W Knight Burnsville window sash reported by patent lawyer H E Dunlap of Wheeling.
The largest Pacific phosphate industry forms on Nauru and Banaba. German and British companies mine vast beds, with rising yields of prepared phosphate. Nauru borings show beds over 5,000 acres deep to ten to fifteen feet, possibly extending further. A pier, steel tracks, and processing buildings mark transformation. natives and workers from China and Japan labor alongside Germans and Britons amid growing export.
State of West Virginia Taylor County authorizes depositions for Sarah Butcher v Jas Hussion et al in chancery. Depositions set for June 25 1908 at Summerville Hros Grafton and June 26 1908 at Jacob Stampfley’s dwelling near Grafton sun up to sunset. If not completed, sessions will adjourn at same places and hours until finished.
A listing of B&O routes and special low rate excursions with dates for Atlantic City Cape May Sea Isle City Ocean City Asbury Park Long Branch Pt Pleasant N J and other locations. Also notes major conventions including Republican National Convention Chicago June 17 1908 National Educational Association Cleveland June 29 July 3 Prohibition National Convention Columbus July 14 16 Democratic National Convention Denver July 7 10 and more. Details on rates routes and sale dates available through B&O ticket agents.
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