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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1909

Page

4

Peruna Endorsements From Mexican Actresses and Julia Marlowe

The text cites endorsements of Peruna by Virginia Fabregas de Cardona and Senorita Pilar Monterde from Mexico and Rome, plus Julia Marlowe, claiming improvements in catarrh, nerves, and vitality. It highlights The Peruna Drug Mfg Co of Columbus Ohio as maker and promoter of the tonic.

Virginia Fabregas de Cardona Renacimiento Theatre Virginia Fabregas Co City of Mexico Mex Perana Drug Mfg. Co Columbus Ohio U.S. A Peruia Teatro Principal Senorita Pilar Monterde Julia Marlowe Peruna Peruna Drug Mfg. Co

West Virginia Society Exhibit Sought for Grafton

A local appeal urges securing the West Virginia Anti Tuberculosis Society exhibit for Grafton to educate and save lives. A large Buckhan crowd attended the monument unveiling for Rev. Berten Reese, praised for his local impact. The Panva league faces rain and poor weather hampering baseball attendance and play.

West Grafton residents vote on bond issue in city election

The Grafton Sentinel notes the bond question was defeated by a minority, with many abstaining for various reasons. It praises West Grafton for its strong property ownership and urges repayment of public debts, while mentioning local pride and civic duty. The piece also references editor Myron Carleton Lough’s libel case and welcomes Christian Endeavor delegates.

Sentinel Lcense Bondy Deli The West Grafton Billy Graham State Press Myron Carleton Lough Fairmont West Virginian United States Fairmont West Virginian

Some Half Baked Americans In Europe

Mr Will Rogers, student at the Normal school in Fairmont, returned home to Wickwire Wednesday for vacation. Mr and Mrs Jas W Holt left for Kingwood to visit friends for several days.

Will Rogers Fairmont Wickwire Jas. W. Holt Kingwood

Grafton Girls Graduate From Fairmont Normal School

Among the graduates honored last evening were Miss Leella Roberts and Miss Georgia Coffman Both earned honors in the senior class of 1909 Miss Roberts plans to teach in Grafton next term while Miss Coffman will teach in Belington The Sentinel extends best wishes for their future success.

Fairmont State Normal School Leella Roberts L. W. Roberts West Side Georgia Coffman Z. W. Coffman Boyd Street Sentinel Miss Roberts Grafton Coffman Belington The

Presbyterian Children’s Day observance praised by church

Last Sabbath the Presbyterian church celebrated Children’s Day with a program titled The Good Shepherd prepared by the U S A Sabbath School Committee. The event featured sacred solos readings and recitations, a dignified ceremony, and notable graduates. Miss Ada Gould was chosen teacher of the new class, and diplomas were presented by the pastor. The rain kept some away but enthusiasm remained high and the day left a lasting impression on the congregation.

Presbyterian Church

Knights to Join Weston Council in Sunday Ceremony

Local Knights of Columbus members will attend the institution of a new council at Weston on Sunday, June 27. State officers and deputies will exemplify the first, second, and third degrees, followed by an elaborate banquet as the day's featured degree work.

Knights of Columbus Weston

Infant Son of J E Shaw Jr Dies at Six Weeks

Death of six week old infant son of Mr J E Shaw Jr due to infant troubles. Second death in two years for the family. Funeral from Menear home on the South Side Friday afternoon. Interment in Catholic cemetery directed by Undertaker John A McCabe.

J. E. Shaw, Jr Menear John A. McCabe

Wedded at Webster Thomas M Scott and Bessie Prim marry

Thomas M Scott of this city and Miss Bessie Prim of Webster wed last evening at the bride's Webster home. Rev A W Morrison of the M P church officiated. Scott works for Lee Bennett and local friends extend congratulations. They will reside in Grafton.

Thomas M. Scott Bessie Prim Webster A. W. Morrison M. P Scott Lee Bennett Grafton

Knottsville Social News Highlights Local Guests and Events

Mrs Myrtle Martin and daughter Miss Clara and Mr Karl Lawson of Bridgeport visit Mrs I A Wilson in Knottsville for several weeks. Miss Mary Cole and Mr Guy Leonard of Grafton dine with Miss Martin. Mr and Mrs Camden Swisher and daughter Mattie spend Sunday in Buckhannon with Cecil residents. Miss Rachel Bainbridge visits her parents here. Blanche Swisher returns from Grafton for Beechwood farm Sunday. Wyatt Cleavenger hosts a small dance. about twenty attend. Children’s Day services held at Martain’s Buelah M E Church. Knottsville baseball beats Cecil and Dent players. Floyd Cornwell pitched for the visiting team. Homer Freeman and sister Blanche of Dent attend the game. Guy Richardson from Grafton paints I A Wilson’s new home. B F Jenkins, after weeks in New Mexico and Nebraska, resumes blacksmith work here and notes West Virginia is a better home. Local weather over past two weeks hinders farming though crops look good except fruit, which fails due to lack of spraying.

Myrtle Martin Clara Karl Lawson Bridgeport Martin I. A. Wilson Grafton Mary Cole Guy Leonard Miss Martin Camden Swisher Mattie Buckhan Knottsville Cecil Dent Floyd Cornwell B. F. Jenkins New Mexico Nebraska Jenkins West Virginia

Whipped to Death in Lynchburg Conjurer Incident

In Lynchburg Virginia on June 15 Mady Hart an elderly Black woman was whipped to death after refusing to eat corn meal to ward off spells she believed were cast by conjurers. Police report typhoid fever suspected. two arrests made. the incident ties to local superstition and vigilante justice. SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

Lynchburg Mady Hart

Appraisers Named in Government Condemnation Suit

Judge Dayton appoints five appraisers for the government’s bid to condemn Rebecca N. Fugitt’s property just west of the existing federal site. Appraisers include Holt Powell Walker Peterson Carskaddon and Brown Jr. They will assess value for the lot before the federal building plans proceed, with construction to begin after Congress acts on the appropriation.

Dayton Uncle Sam Daily Sentinel Apraisers Rebecca N. Fugitt John Homer Holt J. C. Powell Walker Peterson John Carskaddon W. G. Brown, Jr B. L. Love Treasury Congress

Claude Items Highlights From Local Church Services

Several youths attended the children's services at Martin Beulah last Sunday. Mrs Sarah and Master Hobart McCartney were business visitors in Grafton Tuesday. Misses Ethel and Eva Spring visited Mr J W McCartney. Mr and Mrs J W Baylor visited Mrs Poite Nestor Sunday. Blas Rey and family visited friends near Mt Pleasant last week. Mr and Mrs Clarence Thorn and Mrs Susana McCartney visited relatives near St Georgie last week. A large crowd attended preaching services at Mt Pleasant last Sunday. Mr and Mrs George McCartney were noted attendees.

Martin Beulah Sarah Hobart McCartney Grafton Ethel Eva Spring J. W. McCartney J. W. Baylor Poite Nestor Rey. Blas Mt. Pleasant Clarence Thorn Susana McCartney St. Georgie George McCartney

Decapitation at Dry Fork Railroad Fatality in Hendricks

Joseph Walker a young man was decapitated by a railroad engine at Dry Fork in Hendricks West Virginia. He had used cocaine earlier on the day. Walker a former Philippines soldier and Knights of Pythias member was linked to alleged drug sales by a Parsons physician via Harry Stanley providing damaging evidence.

Elkins W. Va Joseph Walker Dry Fork Hendricks Walker Philippines Knights of Pythias Parsons Harry Stanley

C & O Awards Contract for Major Additions in Huntington

Huntington June 15 The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway today awarded a contract for a large addition to their present shops. The building alone will cost 412000 dollars. Work will begin July 1.

Huntington W. Va Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Today

Dr Pierce lifts secrecy by listing ingredients in remedies

Dr Pierce proclaims his medicines are of known composition and openly list all ingredients on bottle wrappers. He mails free little books from standard works endorsing each component and asserts no alcohol or narcotics are used. Favorite Prescription is touted for nervous debility and correcting female disorders with roots from native plants. Sold by all medicine dealers.

R. V. Pierce Buffalo N. Y Dr. Pierce Pierce

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