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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1906
Page
11
A damaged OCR item reports an incident described with partial words about a fire, entering a building, and a residence. Readable fragments reference a fire event and responders, but details such as location, time, or outcome are unclear.
A garbled, partial text notes a coastal scene with odd phrases about the sea and a fence. The readable bits hint at a maritime setting and a puzzled or poetic fragment, leaving the core event unclear.
A garbled text fragment appears to mix multiple words and syllables without clear meaning or context. No identifiable names places dates or events are readable. The snippet lacks coherent content to form a factual newspaper item or summary.
RS Mr. Harry G Clark of this city signed with the Murray Mack Company for the Beacon of 1906 07 in a like capacity and will assume duties in August. Clark was very successful on the road last season and several other popular repertoire companies offered him similar positions. Also listed is a delinquency notice for Jellet County taxes for 1905 with sheriff A F Means swearing to the list and noting no tax receipts.
Berlin reports William J. Bryan discusses democracy versus socialism, party reform, and campaign finance while touring Europe en route to home in late August. He recalls meat industry trusts and urges open books to curb corporate influence before plans to speak in London and sail from Gibraltar.
Weston June 11. A tragic accident at Ganley Mills Camden on Gauler involved Emma Snyder her baby and a runaway team. Mrs Snyder saved her child but was struck by an approaching train and died after shielding her infant. The baby survived though one horse wounded the boy.
A Tuesday city council meeting led to exonerating Policeman A M Grow after two charges were reviewed. The session covered Street and Finance actions, sidewalk plans on Yate Avenue, water and sewer work, street railway ordinances, and a proposed fifty foot wide street from the railroad to Lincoln Street with potential condemnation steps if needed. The council adjourned to June 18.
Webster Springs 18 prepares to entertain the West Virginia State Medical Association for its annual convention starting June 20 and lasting three days. Local business leaders organize a grand program including a business session and social events such as a banquet at the New Webster Springs hotel. Miss Dora Knotts of Mancie Indiana arrived Saturday as guest of Mrs Laura Knotts on Binemont avenue.
Article notes that indigestion stems from improper digestion of fats and proteins. It cautions that excessive pepsin and pancreatine can cause issues and suggests correct digestion as a remedy.
This ad claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests and assimilates all foods, acting as a pure digestant and reconstructive aid. It lists symptoms like heartburn, palpitations, and constipation as conditions addressed by the product.
The first stockholders meeting at the court house elected the board of directors: O R Durbin, John L Heshmer, W W Tapp, Hood Philips, and George W Lowther. Four working stockholders named. board instructed to collect ten percent of subscribed amounts and proceed to contract construction. Meeting adjourned due to poor attendance. officers not yet named.
Model Shoe Store, owned by Turner and Co, will vacate its Colerider building space on July 1 and relocate to the Old Corner Shoe Store room in the YMCA building, formerly Hinkle & Co. The move aims to provide a larger, better equipped space and cap off a period of strong patronage. The firm, run by Clyde Turner, promises rare bargains between now and July with ads to follow.
Governor Dawson granted a conditional pardon Saturday to Lon Henry who was convicted in Harrison county in 1901 on a highway robbery charge. He reportedly fell under liquor influence in Clarkeburg and robbed two men, then went to a restaurant where he was arrested. Henry had no prior criminal record and was pardoned on the trial judge and state's attorney's recommendation.
Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stock holders of the Merchante and Mechanics Savings Bank in Grafton West Virginia will be held in their banking room on July 10 1906 between one and four oclock p m for the election of directors to serve the ensuing year and for any other business that may come before the stock holders W Monoax Cashier
On Manadiers Ridge east of Bittinger Charles Warnick and his two sisters tried to kill a house cat haunting the poultry house. The cat bit them as it attacked then inflicting severe injuries on Warnick including a deeply lacerated left middle finger. Dr Robinson could not treat the wound and Warnick was taken to Cumberland for specialist care.
Parkersburg reports daily consumption of 18 000 000 feet of natural gas from Burnt House in Ritchie county. The flame towers 500 feet high as a vast fountain lights the night. Drilling began last Friday and a lightning strike followed a near miss while workers attempted to cap the well. No damage occurred as the gas was not confined.
The ceremony occurred at Mrs. Wirt Hamilton’s Maple Avenue home yesterday evening with Rev. G W Bent officiating. Captain Holmes, now a Morgantown newspaper man, and his bride from Fairmont will receive a warm welcome on their return at week’s end.
A reader attacks Vincent's Band in the Leader accusing others of jealousy. The writer insists any band may perform if they arrange street-concert logistics, noting Vincent's Band has many requests for weekly performances and suggesting the Bien Avon porch as a venue. If other bands wish to play, they should match Vincent's arrangements.
A line from the New York Evening Post retells a rhyme about Mary sending her lamb to Packingtown after it sickens, and now it is labeled chicken. The spoof tone critiques labeling and food labeling practices with satirical verse.
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