Killer at Shinnston Ends Rival’s Life in Mine Row
Luigi Gentre shot and killed Giandree at the Ehren mine mouth after Giandree pursued his wife, who Gentre had married months earlier. Mrs. Gentre witnessed and was arrested. The same day a Woodmen of the World memorial ceremony for Doreey H. Fletcher proceeded in Grafton with Rev. E Berten Reesg and Rev. Reese taking part.
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Shinnston
Luigi Gentre
Giandree
Gentre
Chiefton
Trentre
Italia
Shinneton
Ehren
Grafton Lodge
Woodmen of the World
Sentinel
Red Mens Hall
E. Berten Reesg
Doreey H. Fletcher
C. L., Queen
Reese
Child Seriously Injured In Fettermans Playtime
A five year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Edward White, fell from a high perch onto broken tiling at home in Fettermans Saturday. He suffered a bad facial wound, one cut reaching bone, but was reported to be recovering and expected to leave bed soon. John W Woodford, formerly with the Sherwood hotel and a Jackson at Parkersburg proprietor, passed through the city en route to Philippi. He has sold his interest and will retire briefly before resuming work.
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Fetterman
Edward White
John W. Woodford
Sherwood Hotel
Jackson
Parkersburg
Philippi
Eaid
Charles Myles
Anon
Mr. Males
Grafton
Gilbert
Witness John Goff jailed over whiskey supply to youths
John Goff a well known city youth is jailed for ten days and fined ten dollars after admitting he furnished liquor to two underage boys George Jeavers and Romeo Turner. The boys were arrested for drinking and Goff previously faced charges with an Italian saloon keeper. Grand jury awaits to consider further charges.
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John Goff
Squires
McClung
George Jeavers
Romeo Turner
Goff
Deevera
Boye
Deevere
Turner Boye
Squire
Lilly
Leading Wheeling solicitor leaves Telegraph for Grafton Sentinel
Philip Colenheim, a prominent Wheeling solicitor long connected with the Telegraph, has severed ties and will join the Grafton Sentinel where Charles H. Baker recently became manager. Colenheim brings wide experience and is expected to excel in his new role, per Register.
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Philip Colenheim
Aseuch
Wheeling and Vicinity
Telegraph
Grafton Sentinel
Charles H. Baker
Colenheim
Register
Dr Miles Restorative Nervine Ad
An advertisement extols Dr. Miles Restorative Nervine as brain and nerve food and a tonic to rebuild worn nerve tissue. It promises renewed vigor, cites testimonials from a Texas bank official, and offers free trial pills and a symptom blank.
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Miles
Daly
Dank
Texarcana
Ark
Psifor
Grafton sees surge in building and industry
The city shows rising construction with contractors reporting many new projects. Observers note a broad improvement, hinting that Grafton is poised to become a regional industrial hub as coal fields nearby are developed and a growing population to the south fuel trade aided by the expanding trolley system.
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Grafton
Rev F M Compton to Deliver Decoration Day Oration
Morgantown divine Rev F M Compton has accepted an invitation to praise the decoration day exercises by the Grafton lodge of the Modern Woodmen on Sunday June 16. A Salem party visiting for the event included Mr and Mrs W E Curry Mr and Mrs Burdette Davis Miss Mary Smith Wetzel Underwood Okey V Davis Israel Beatty and E W Randolph.
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F. M. Compton
Morgantown
Grafton Lodge
Salem
City
Knights of Pythias
The
Woodmen of the World
W. E Curry
Burdette Davis
Mise Mary Smith
Wetzel Underwood
Okey V. Davis
Isreal Beatty
E. W. Randolph
City plans bridge to unlock riverfront growth
A proposed Friday meeting discussed extending a bridge from McGrae-stenve-on ice to Hartley creek and the Yatee side to open up land for building. City officials expect increased taxable property and revenue. property owners favor cooperation to finance and build without heavy taxation. A separate report notes a tragic accident as a five year old fired a gun, injuring his sister with possible amputation.
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Hartley Creek
Yatee
Children’s Day Observances at Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian church held its children's day exercises Sunday morning with a large attendance of parents and friends. A program of musical and literary numbers showcased the Sunday school members, with the young participants delivering their parts creditably to acclaim. Emma Reed and Minnie Griffith returned from Fairmont where they visited friends.
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Presbyterian Church
Mises
Emma Reed
Minnie Griffith
Fairmont
Carbolic Acid Death Shocks Grafton Resident
George Gilbert a 25 year old from Grafton was found dead in Shinnston after taking a fatal dose of carbolic acid. He had been despondent healthwise and recently stayed with sister Mrs Jessie Colburn. Burial planned for Grafton. sister widowed by mine explosion loses husband months earlier.
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George Gilbert
Grafton
Jessie Colburn
Shinnstop
Shaw
Gilbert
Bell Telephone Co
Shinnston
R. W Kennedy
Colburn
Stuart
Fayetteville
Institute New Council Of Knights Of Columbue
Gratton council of the Knights of Columhue will install a new council in Bellaire Ohio next Sunday June 16. A large crowd of local members plans to attend the installation exercises as members from across the country join the event.
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Gratton Council
The
Knights of Columbue
Bellaire
Ohio
Order
Pittsburg gambler halted attempt to open West Virginia pool rooms
West Virginia authorities, alerted by Governor Dawson, blocked a Brook county pool room scheme hatched by Pittsburgh gamblers. The intruders aimed to operate in a sequestered Brook county spot but faced firm opposition and swift resistance from state officials.
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Pittsburg
West Virginia
Brook County
Dawson
Key Stone
Tapping in steel concealment tricks in metal casting
In steel casting some flaws are hidden or covered to avoid detection. Holes tapped and screws inserted can deceive, while cracks left to rust may conceal defects. Riveting ships faced scandal when cold calking replaced proper hot rivets, weakening plates and risking failure. The era’s scandals highlighted dangers in cutting corners.
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Light
London
Barbarians and Perfumes in Wartime Folly
A fragment from a periodical notes demoralizing customs among soldiers with a blood and herb mixture claimed to embolden attackers. It contrasts civilization with brutality while quoting Beecham and referencing Ashnott fetid behavior. Additional jokes and quips touch forestry, botany versus floristry, and schoolboy humor about flight and fault.
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Ashnott
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