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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1907

Page

7

Divorce suit filed in Taylor County West Virginia

The circuit court of Taylor County West Virginia sets a divorce action between Goldie Brace and Bernard Brace. Bernard Brace must appear as he is not a resident. Public notice to publish in Grafton Sentinel. Depositions to be read July 9 1907. Also trustee sale of two lots in Grafton described as lots 248 and 249. Sale June 20 1907 at 1 PM at the court house.

Est Virginia Circuit Court Taylor County Goldie Brace Bernard Brace Grafton Sentinel Thia County J. Frank Witsos Bev. F. Barcey West Virginia Goldie Bruce Bernard Bruce Benj. F. Bailey Jarrett Grafton Taylor House of A.m Gale Fetterman St. John Street Halfway Alley Knotte Avenue Knotts Avenue Harway Alley Frank Edeen Job Shaffer Frank Edelen Caen Home Building and Loan Association Taylor Coante Fancie G. Edelen Frenl Edelen Burner Trostee

Injunction Denied Over Memorial Monument

District Judge Allen denied a temporary injunction in the Fallis suit against Woodmen of the World leaders to stop a monument to former Head Consul Falkenburg. He rebuked the local lodge for pursuing the action and urged settlement within the order. Nomination ratifications in Oklahoma City and a Montana town fire devastates Harlowtown.

Denver Allen Jessie Falkenburg Fallis Woodmen of the World Falkenburg

Accident injures Webster Mills youth at work

Freddie Sensel, about fifteen, employed at Webster Woolen Mills four miles from the city, had his hand drawn into No 2 breaker at noon. His arm and chest were badly lacerated before the machine could be stopped. He was removed home after medical attention and is not believed to be in danger unless blood poisoning develops.

Freddie Sensel Webster Woolen Mills Sensei C. N. Brown Webster Sinsel

Fourth Program Mapped Out Mrs Edith Bradshaw Dead

Mrs Edith Bradshaw wife of James Bradshaw a well known resident died suddenly Friday evening at four oclock near the city after a brief illness She had suffered nervousness for a month or more but seemed to improve yesterday she weakened and passed away There are five children two boys and three girls all young Funeral planned for Sunday afternoon at the home with services expected there The deceased formerly Edith Springer of New Martinsville was about 46 years old and widely mourned by neighbors

Edith Bradshaw James Bradshaw Bradshaw Ae Board of Trade Rooms Vincent Main Latrobe Blen Avon Eset Boner Board of Trade Fair Grouada Hiram Gainey Ashbrooke H D. Comerfords Flembeau Metas Bers Knight of Pythiae

Home Financing The Ever Present Problem Of The Future

An editorial discusses how providing for future home costs remains a dominant issue in American life. It argues for prudent savings and insurance as guarantees against future poverty, emphasizing banks and life insurance policies as material defenses.

Banquo Ani Firny

An Actinic Voice of a Conscientious Man

The Dundee Advertiser recounts a humorous reminiscence about a musician named McAlister who, praised for his exact diction and unwavering conscience, is described as a conscientious man who would not waste a penny and whose singing of scales impressed a listener in Dashwood.

Martin Dayne Mr. M

Valuable Farm for Sale at Public Auction Near McGee

On Saturday July 13 1907 at 1 p m I offer for sale at the front door of the Court House my farm near McGee and the McGraw Gas Well containing 95 acres as part of the Richard Warr ferry. Coal underlying this land has not been sold. Terms made known on day of sale. Dena A Burssinn.

Court Honee McGee McGraw Gas Richard Warr Ferry Sal 81 Ltd Dew Dena A. Burssinn

Secret beauty ring offer promises flawless complexion

An advertisement touts a limited time opportunity to obtain both a genuine diamond ring and a skin recipe claimed to perfect complexion. It asserts the recipe neutralizes pimples, discoloration, and blackheads, and that buyers receive the beauty method free with the ring for a price under market rates.

Europe Handre’s

Chamois and their mountain habitat described

The chamois inhabit high European mountains across Germany Austria Switzerland Transylvania the Carpathians and the Alps. Both male and female have antlers called knickeler. does bear one or two fawns rarely three. The species prefers impassable peaks and retreats to secure lairs in winter and summer ascents.

Europe Yoe Germany Austria Switzerland Transylvania Carpathians Alps Outer

Kansas City Boss Dies From Quarrel Wounds

Sandy Edwards a Kansas City boss gambler died at a local hospital from wounds inflicted in a quarrel with Leon Jordan another Black political boss. Jordan is under arrest as investigators pursue the case.

Gampler Veaa Kansas City Sandy Edwards Negro Leon Jordan Edwards Jordan Urwell Guy Way Boston Duke of the State House Snrenes Admiral

London Rowdies and the Mohocks in Old London

The British Monthly Review recounts how the Mohocks terrorized taverns, wrecked premises, and roared in early 18th century London. They invaded venues, plundered hosts, and incited chaos, with a royal proclamation offering 100 pounds for their capture. Recrudescent outbreaks followed George IV’s accession, until Sir Robert Peel’s police act curbed the menace. A later uprising under the Marquis of Waterford led to further vandalism and violent clashes with watchmen, culminating in fines of 100 pounds for the ringleaders.

British Monthly Review George IV London Robert Peel Marquis of Waterford Derby Assizes

Modern Fairyland Electricity Outshines Aladdin Lamp

In a clipped opinion from Electrical Review, the piece argues that modern electricity makes the lamp, mirror, and magical conveyances obsolete. It asserts that buttons replace slaves, telephones surpass mirrors, and electric launches or cars surpass fairy boats or coaches, predicting eventual true flying machines.

Aladdin Electrical Review

Mme de Stael Reply on Women Suffrage At Politics

Napoleon quips about women in politics as Mme de Stael defends the suffrage question. She argues that those who endure political danger deserve to understand the reasons behind policies. Westminster Gazette report captures the debate on female political engagement.

Mme. de Stael Napoleon Westminster Ganette

The Blue Jay Belief About Infernal Visits

The New York Tribune reports a Southern belief among Black communities that the blue jay visits the Infernal regions every Friday. The tale varies by area with South Carolina saying the bird carries sticks for the devil, while Mississippi and Tauiskina claim the stains of his earthly affairs are reported to Satan.

South South Carolina Mississippi Tauiskina New York Tribune

Rehearing Sought in Barbour County License Case

At the West Virginia Supreme Court session in Wheeling on Monday an application for a rehearing was filed by J. Hop Woods in the Warren B. Kittle v. L. N. Pangh case. Pangh, elected Democrat, was removed as Barbour County commissioner after campaign pledges to grant licenses to contributors and deny those who did not. defense contends his vote was not guided by the signed statement.

Wheeling J. Hop Woods Barbour County Warren B. Kittle L. N. B. Pangh Pangh Board of County Commissioners Circuit Cour Ollice Pfenee Defense Office Paugh Hhal

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