Grafton’s Growing Business Industries
Grafton Marble and Granite Works houses a modern 3,760 square foot plant with marble and granite fabrication on the first floor and cabinetry, tiling, iron fencing, and monuments on the second floor. Headed by S J Wilbide, the firm emphasizes high quality materials, expert workmanship, and full service for customers across Pennsylvania Maryland Vermont and beyond. Other local enterprises include a premier photography shop by Lear, Scholarians and Darakus ice cream parlor at 253 Main Street, Corrothers’ carriage and livery business with weddings and funerals, Gerkin clothing with eleven tailors and son JoAn Gerkin Jr, and T Hill Marshall’s Inter State Laundry offering modern facilities and careful workmanship. The Grafton Iron and Metal Co led by Yampolsky and Farberbay buys and sells iron scrap, with robust local demand and nationwide reach.
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Grafton Marble & Granite Works
United States
Grafton
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Vermont
Stewart Iron
Cincinnati
S J. Wilbide
Wilbide
Reno Post
Scholarinas & Darakus
Main Street
Scholarinas
Scholarians
T. Hill Marshall
Inter State Laundry Co
Washington, D. C
The
Sentinel
Thie Laundry
W R Loar Photographic Studio Established in Grafton
W R Loar runs a long established photographic business at 117 119 W Main Street with over thirty years of experience. The owner moved from a Bradahaw building studio in 1902 and built the present headquarters. Lear began photography in Baltimore thirty one years ago and has worked across major US cities including the West and Pacific coast with a well equipped fourth floor studio and camel floor finishing rooms.
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Main Street
Corrothers
Warthen & Thomas
W. R Loar
W. Main Street
Mr. Loar
Bradahaw
First National Bank
Lear
Baltimore
United States
Grafton
Pacific Coast
John H. Gerkin Pioneer Tailor of the City
John H. Gerkin stands as a leading figure in tailoring for thirty four years in this town. He began operations in 1873 on Railroad Street and moved in 1874 to his current headquarters, credited as a pioneer in the local bootness.
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Graffim
Gerkin
Railroad Street
Elks And Mannington Play Ball Today
The semi professional Mannington team meets the Elks Club of Grafton this afternoon at Elke park on the West Side in a likely best game of the season. Mannington arrives in good form aiming to avenge a prior defeat, while the Elks seek victory with a strengthened lineup. Royon and Knight duel on the mound for their clubs as both squads field solid lineups and ready to battle for bragging rights.
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Grafton
Elke Park
Mannington
Elks Club
The
Lan
Royon
Reeder
Gruber
Fellman
McGonegal
Pritchard
Cline
Beery
Orr
Tibbett
Wolf
Mackey
Schnept
Jones reunion sets Knottsville West Virginia Aug 28
Held at Knottsville the Jones family reunion committee decided yesterday to host the annual gathering in Knottsville West Virginia on August 28. The family has held reunions for years with previous sites including Muncie Indiana in 1906 and Kingsville Canada in 1905. A big Fourth of July celebration is planned at Newman’s Grove under the Independence Sunday Schools auspices with a picnic and invited groups including the Odd Fellows Woodmen of the World and Grand Army.
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Knottsville
Jones
W. Va
Muncie
Ind
Kingsville
Canada
Sea
Newman’s Grove
Newman's Grove
Independence Sunday Schools
Odd Fellows
Woodmen of the World
Grand Army
Thirteen fawns ready for trip to Elkdom initiation
Thirteen youths are listed as candidates for initiation by Graf ton Lodge No 308 B P C Elke. The event occurs Monday evening with branding preparations at Main Street lodge and a social gathering at the Grafton Banking and Trust Co building to follow.
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Grafton Lodge
B. P. C. Elke
Elkdom
Grafton’ Mech
Main Street
Elke
Blaine Elkins
A. Dawson
John T Davis
John D. McEwen
O. H. Meador
E. A. Hanley
J. L. Broadfoot
Elkins
W. B. Rector
Belington
J. J. Carey
Rowlesburg
Jared Wameley
Beverly
N.J Patterson
Alvey P. Brady
Thomas J. Moran
Grafton
Grafton Banking & Trust Co
Swisher to be Republican governor nominee says Democrat
Hon. William Kincaid of Cameron predicts Swisher will win the Republican nomination for governor and that Democrats will defeat him. He argues voters tire of corporate influence and that Democrats have strong odds next election. He doubts Roosevelt runs again, citing Wall Street influence and shifts in party support.
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William Kincaid
Cameron
Democrats
Swisher
Republican Party
the Sentinel
Kinecaid
Roosevelt
Wall Street
Taft
Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition praised by visitor
Harry A. Wayne just back from Jamestown extolls the tercentennial exposition as one of the grandest in the country. He says all buildings are finished and in use with proper fittings and that the event is worth the trip. The Sentinel contest to win eight free trips grows in interest as coupons begin.
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Sentinel
Harry A. Wayne
Ithin
Big Coal Company Organized in Harrison County
The Harrison Coal Co a Pennsylvania centered group was formed in this city on Tuesday. It plans immediate development of 160 acres of coal and 76 acres of surface near Ravensmont, with a $50 000 capitalization. Officers named E A L Stotler president David O Smith vice president R H Phileon secretary treasurer and Hugh Smith superintendent. Deeds for western Harrison county property were to be finalized by evening and construction of a tipple power plant and buildings to begin soon, signaling a new local industry.
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Harrison Coal Co
Pennsylvania
Harricon
Aurface
Rovemont
E. A. L. Stotler
Myersdale
David O Smith
R. H. Phileon
Hugh Smith
B F. Bailey
Harrison County
Crowded Carnival Week Show Highlights Attract Local Crowd
The Eagles Judges head multiple nights as Smith Shows offer fresh moral entertainment. Lions, bears, and rare animals headline the Wild Animal Exhibition while acts from Bobby Wallace to Satan enthrall audiences. Glorians moving pictures and Grand Ferris Wheel draw patrons, with free high dives at 5 and 10 30 p m.
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Eagles
Dererves
Bobby Wallace
Glorians
Grafton
Consolidation Plans Tie McGraw and Bartlett Gas Interests
Developments since the city council granted a charter to Col John T McGraw and Fred Bartlett show a mutual deal linking their oil and gas holdings. Bartlett controls 4000 acres near Mannington Marion county with several wells and more drilling planned. McGraws field near Prantytown Taylor county has four good producers and a 16 mile pipeline is planned to connect both, aiming for 40 million cubic feet daily within thirty days.
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Col
John T. McGraw
Fred Bartlett
Monnington
Col. McGraw
Fairmont
Grafton
Bartlett
Mannington
Marion County
Colonel McGraw
Prantytown
Thiggline
Itia
Ithirty
Home Coming Week Plans At State Fair Event
The article notes a coming home celebration during the state fair with committees at work. The governor and Senators Eskine and Scott are expected to attend and possible law actions may be discussed. It mentions prior communication with officials and a focus on community events amid the festivities. Local dining at Prince Cafe is referenced. Kodak offers vacation deals from $1 to $50.
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Ioa Board of Tract
Eskine
Scott
Prince Cafe
Kodak
W. R. Loar
A Grand Treat For The Sentinel Newsboys
The Smith Greater Shows invited Sentinel newsboys to Friday’s event. Boys will meet at the Sentinel office, join the Carnival band, march to the old fair grounds, and tour all shows. Eligible carriers and sellers will attend. County court meets to discuss bridge repair contract and three new road machine payments. Sheriff delinquent tax list reviewed.
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Sentinel
Smith
News
Hie Meutenants
Nalesboy
Main
Weel Grafton
Two Prisoners in Mayor Court Attend Morning Docket
In Mayor McClang's police court J. M. Willison faced charges of drunkenness and selling goods on a street without a license. He was fined tea and coats but unable to pay was sent to the street. Haines faced fighting and contempt charges and paid fines of two and coats for fighting and five for contempt.
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McClang
J. M. Willison
Haines
Coate
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Loar
Ancient Order of United Workmen
Peter Scholarinas & Co
Judge Dent
Judge Ice
Wheeling
Parkersburg
Mexico
Colorado
Joan Gerkin Jr
Gratton Laundry Company
Grafton Iron & Metal Co
Grafton Iron and Metal Co
W. Mainstreet
Boyd Street
Gt John
Lusadder
Yampolsky
Farber Bay
John H. Gerkin
Elks and
Elks Park
Gratton Wood Working Co
Acgir
Trip
Elks
Big Coal Company
GAO Interesto Consolidated
McGraw
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