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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1913
Page
5
An advertisement touts Blumberg's Underselling Store as a constant money saver for shoppers, promising lower prices on a wide range of goods from dresses and fabrics to men's clothing and luggage. It urges casual and regular customers alike to rely on their underselling system for immediate price advantages.
Commissioneicss land sale under a 1913 court decree for two lots in Grafton West Virginia. Sale July 14 1913 at 1 PM at the courthouse front door with terms: half cash and six and twelve month credit. Includes Lot 237 and Lot 317 with structures and securities. Notice to creditors of John T Cather deceased deadline July 19 next.
The Board of Review and Equalization of Taylor county West Virginia will meet in the Court House on July 6 1913 and remain in session up to twenty five days to review and equalize the county assessment as returned by the assessor.
A prominent Welch coal operator, B F Williams, was arrested in Huntington on a complaint by L C Agee who says Williams stole a roll of 461 dollars. The friends had been close for years and argued over the missing money after a night at hotels Adelphi and Frederick. The case drew wide interest among local business leaders as the investigation proceeds.
Mr. and Mrs. 8. A. Hoover and their guest Miss Mary McCloskey of Baltimore depart this afternoon on No. 14 to Baltimore where they will reside. Mr. Hoover left the Willard hotel on June 1 after more than a year in the city. Friends regret Grafton will lose Mr. and Mrs. Hoover.
June 18 report notes accelerated wildlife protection progress over the past year. The American Game Protective and Propagation Association highlights a federal migratory bird bill passage, a 6000 acre Cape Cod game farm for propagation, and protective laws enacted across 17 states with enforcement efforts and local sportsman support.
A Grafton resident J W Bennett at 728 Pearl Street testifies Doan's Kidney Pills quickly relieve rheumatic pains and backache from kidney issues. He reports improved sleep and kidney function and recommends Doan's to others. Sold by all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is sole US agent. Remember the name Doan's.
Guy G. Means advises October orchard care including digging around trunks to find borers Saperda Candida and Chrysobotheris Fernorata and applying soft soap wash. Warns of fire blight starting at The Pines, recommends removing diseased limbs, cutting to healthy wood, and painting exposed areas with a lime sulfur solution to control collar rot effects.
The article explains fall and winter pruning to set fruit buds for next year and advises planting where apples grow now to ease frost risk. It also details plans for Charleston's celebration with aeroplane flights, illuminated streets, arches, parades, speeches, a queen, a grand ball, Elk day events, and broad civic participation, budgeted at 15000 dollars with reduced rail rates and extended excursions to accommodate crowds.
Charleston merchants workers and capitalists plan a Prosperity Celebration the week of June 30 to attract 10000 visitors. An enclosure 160000 feet of lumber will surround a New York Hippodrome circus reproduction with daily acts. U S Army cavalry and artillery units will perform as part of a grand military display. The event aims to showcase West Virginia progress and prosperity amid regional troubles.
Harold Thornfield, an infant, died after imitating his father with a smoked pipe. Nicotine poisoning caused loss of consciousness. The incident highlights concerns over safety in homes. Col. John T. McGraw and George M. Whiescarver depart for Charleston on business. Miss Mary Frants of Tunnelton visited this afternoon.
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