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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1906
Page
6
Readers in Harrison County cover the Republican primary race featuring Dovener and Hubbard and report on Judge Luther Chambers death in Huntington. The piece also praises Thomas F. Welch's finance leadership in Grafton and criticizes the Grafton Leader for overcharging on a public financial statement, urging cost savings for taxpayers.
The West Virginian, Mr Dearing Newton, 26, died suddenly in Denver after an acute Bright's disease attack. Stenographer and registrar of claims in a Denver court, his death deprives Buckhannon of a well liked young man with strong prospects. Remains to be shipped home for burial with funeral to be announced. An ad notes a steel swing marketed by A E Jackson on East Main Street.
Grand rally held at the Second Baptist Church in Grafton West Virginia on Sunday June 17 1906 to raise funds for paying off church indebtedness. Committees urge subscribers to assist. Also advertised is a rent 7 room house on Walnut street with water and gas convenient for rent apply 336 Dewey avenue or the church office.
Prof J H Shepard state chemist of South Dakota warns Federation Women’s Clubs about coal tar dyes in food. He demonstrated dye contamination in eight ounces of red candy, which proved to be starch paste glazed with gelatine and coated with coal tar dyes. He urges consumers to refuse adulterated goods and favor traditional home made treats. Also mentions Excello power washing machine at Pat Morans shop 20.
Nicely furnished room available for one or two gentlemen. Call at 253 West Main Street for details and viewing.
Trustee will sell at public auction on June 20 1906 two o clock p m at The Toggery Gratton Taylor West Virginia all stock of ladies and men shoes men furnishings goods fixtures etc cash sale terms Trustee may sell privately if no bids meet reserve. date June 14 1906 RL at Hoon Wanner Trustee
For sale state good second hand typewriter. Writer. Smith Premier, a bargain. Call or write F W Shryock Hote therwood Gratton. 80-3
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