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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1910
Page
4
The Sentinel Publishing notes the reestablishment of Giarleh WECKLS Stall in March 1870. A noisy council session last night drew a large audience, with attendees curious about regional rainy seasons in South and Central America. The item references the paper's post office registration and pricing.
A raid led by special officers targeted Bevo selling establishments in Taylor County. Warrants issued for Ed Custer Roy Bennett Angelo Forcello Howard Workman Chas Flanagan Chas Kimmel Brick Nigh Harry Gaines William Currence and August Stolzenfels. Goods seized and to be analyzed for law compliance. Further checks planned at William Johnson establishment on Pruntytown Pike.
A city council refused a cigarette license prompting debate on health harm and youth in danger. The piece argues banning cigarettes shifts lawbreaking to demand, notes taxation loss, and cites a court ruling on vaccination as parallel evidence of enforcement limits.
The Morgantown paper laments the Supreme Court re docketing of the corporate income tax case delaying a ruling that could yield about 25 million dollars annually. It argues the income tax is more equitable than corporate levies and urges West Virginia to ratify the income tax.
An Atlanta minister frets at Ty Cobb’s fame praising Cobb’s feats on the base paths and in hitting. The sermon notes Cobb’s wide public appeal and argues a preacher cannot match Cobb’s athletic prowess, urging the clergyman to accept popular success over critical fault finding.
Ella Guthrie aged 16, daughter of P Guthrie, a farmer from Biarmore near Elkins, West Virginia, shot herself with a shotgun in her bedroom. The motive is unclear as family and community mourn her sudden act amid a bright, happy demeanor.
The piece notes Iowa as a center of insurgent influence with Cummins and Dolliver prominent among the state’s Republicans. It contrasts Iowa with Wisconsin and Kansas, highlighting the strong radical wing in Congress and predicting the implications of the primary outcomes.
President William Howard Taft rode through Grafton in a special car on train No 3 amid a large station crowd. He exchanged greetings, spoke briefly about weather, warned boys smoking, and waved as the train moved on toward Marietta Ohio. The event drew 700 to 800 locals and reporters from the Sentinel noted the larger throng waiting outside. Administratrix Florence M Jadd and heirs of Sarah J Jaco filed chancery matter in Taylor County West Virginia, with a hearing set for June 28 1910.
The Board of Review and Equalization of Taylor County West Virginia will convene in the Court House on July 5 1910 for twenty five days to receive and equalize the county assessment. Failure to apply for correction means waiving the right for the current year and forfeiting further corrections or tax refunds. Dated June 4 1910 under my hand.
Auction notice offers a half interest in a desirable 68 acre tract called the Laura Means property located about one mile southeast of Grafton on the Knottsville road. Interested parties should write P D Mman Buckhannon West Virginia 525¢ to inquire or submit offers.
A regular drawing held at Kerr and Rose store this afternoon selected number 6206. The holder wins a $3.00 corset prize.
Notice to creditors of George W Johnson, deceased, per Taylor County Circuit Court decree to subject estate real estate to debts. Present claims for adjudication to J Frank Wilson, commissioner, at his Enid County office by August 3 next. Witness M D Allender, Clerk, 16th day of.
To the Creditors of Sarah J Jaco deceased a decree of the Circuit Court of Taylor County directs presenting claims for adjudication to Gene W Ford Commissioner at his office on or before June 28 next. Witness M D Allender Clerk May 17 1910.
Notice is given that G J Davidson and G Wyckoff will apply to the Taylor County Court on July 4 1910 for a franchise to construct operate and maintain a water works system in Flemington Taylor County West Virginia. Also notice for depositions in a divorce suit in Taylor county to be taken July 5 1910 at the First National Bank building Grafton West Virginia.
In Taylor county West Virginia on June 28 1910 M H Dents administrator to audit the estate of M H Dent deceased to determine real estate debts and related matters per circuit court order of April 26 1910 at Grafton office of the Grafton Banking Trust Company building. Creditors urged to file claims by June 28 next. Witness M D Allender Clerk. Trust sale notice follows in same issue.
To the creditors of John C Cheno weth deceased. Present your claim for adjudication to J Frank Wilson commissioner at his office in said county on or before the first day of August next. Witness M D Allender Clerk of said court this 16th day of June 1910. 62-61 M D ALLENDER Clerk
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