Pilson-Preiss Wedding in Grafton Highlights June Event
The commodious home of Mr and Mrs J George Preiss hosted the wedding of Narinette Pauline Pilson and Charles Andrew Wilson last Thursday evening. The ceremony featured bridesmaids Christabel Wilson and Cecil Peters, ushers Charles B Cries and William Preiss, Rev. Edwin J Hopkins officiating, and a Lohengrin wedding march. The bride wore white satin with chiffon. guests lingered for refreshments before departing late in the night. The couple will reside in Parkersburg as Wilson continues rail service with the B and C line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. George Preiss
Main Street
Narinette Pauliné
Christabel Wilson
Cecil Peters
Charles B. Crites
Parkersburg
William Preiss
Marguerite
Edwin J. Hopkins
Cutheran
Interests in China and marriage of Glenn and Margaret
A USA policy view on China warns the United States must defend citizens and treaty rights as powers map out actions. The piece notes the Taku forts have fallen and urges careful cooperation with other powers while guarding American interests. It discusses commercial aims and a stable Chinese government as essential to open trade and industrial life. Also reported is the marriage of Glenn and Margaret I, married at a Presbyterian parsonage in Prantytown, with plans to reside in Fetterman after a bridal tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Celestial Empire
Taku
United States
New York Times
Iuin
Vie
Lapras
Intedbeer
Glenn
Mies
Margaret I
M.K
Prantytown
Glenn Plover
Marion Hickel
Fetterman
Lappy
Fetteriban
Iaghiter
Local visits and notable events in Fairmont area
Local residents and visitors in Fairmont are listed with many names and towns. Notes include births, illness notices, job changes, travels to Wheeling Washington and Morgantown, and railway activity with engines, cars, and repairs. Several civic and social mentions mention A. O. Hibernians, the B. & O. railroad, and local businesses.
Wall Papers for Hall Reception Den in two tone novelty
Genuine empire treatment on billierd cloth sgre en highlighted in two tones white. JoaN N. TREGELLAS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan N. Tregellas
Judge John Hagans Dies After Long Illness at 62
Morgantown judge John Marshall Hagans died at home on Sunday June 17 after a long Brights disease illness. He was 62 and longtime Morgantown native with a career as prosecuting attorney journalist congressman and circuit judge. His death followed the loss of his daughter Bessie Hagans a few days earlier. He studied at Monongalia Academy then Harvard and served as Morgantown mayor congressman and second district circuit judge. He married Sarah B. Wiley in 1860 and leaves two daughters W Hartigan and
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Marshall Hagans
Morgantown
Bright
Bessie Hagans
Judge Hagans
Preston County
Monongalia Academy
The
State University
Waitman T. Willey
Harvard
Monongalia
Supreme Court
Congress
Harrison
Marion
Sarah B. Willey
W. Hartigan
Cassells Celebrate Tenth Anniversary With Surprising Crowd
Mr and Mrs John J Cassell observed their tenth wedding anniversary with a large home gathering on Washington street. About seventy five friends visited from Monday evening onward to extend congratulations. The couple hosted a royal reception with refreshments and a warm, social atmosphere, guests departing with thanks and stacks of tinware as keepsakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Cassell
Washington Street
Cassell
Blueville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Illness
Homer Johnson is on the sick list. Miss Emma Granneman visited the Misses Cassell Sunday. Miss Hattie Blue attended the Barnes Proudivot wedding Wednesday. Frank Johnson is adding to his house. JL Howard of Smithfield attended John Sharps funeral at Newbury and visited Mr. A L Blue. Miss Glive Mason of Valley Falls is ill with W T Robinson and Mrs. Sarah Morris. Mike Kenney upgrades his property with a new addition. Miss Tillie Robinson visits Dr B F Robinson. Mrs. Lottie Phillips of McConkey spent Sunday with Mrs. Stephen Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Martin
Relaves
Fairmont
Amanda Abbott
Frank Huston
Philippi
Lucy Leonard
Thornton
Ora Sinsel
Webster
Minnie Proudfoot
Rowlesburg
Floyd Cannon
Valley Falls
Isaac R. Poe
Albert Poe
Pueblo
William Ross
Ada Martin
Cameron
Thomas Long
Wilfred Street
Washington
Charles Faust
Wheeling Mast
A. O., Srn
Frank Cain
W. J. Mays
P. Hayden
Holly River R. Rt
Charlie Moore
Capt. T. Fitzgerald
L. M. E. Parish
Albert Grubb
S. G. Martin
Grafton
Homer Johnson
Emma Granneman
Cassell
Hattie Blue
Barnes- Proudivot
JL. Howard
Smithfield
W. Va
John Sharps
Newbury
A. L. Blue
Glive Mason
W.T. Robinson
Sarah Morris
Mike Kenney
Tillie Robinson
BF. Robinson
Lottie Phillips
McConkey
Stephen Carroll
Freight wrecks rock Flemington coal train near Vinegar Hill
Near Webster in this county Sunday night the Flemington coal train with about forty steel cars was derailed by a burst wheel on Vinegar Hill. Ten cars left the track and the track torn for a quarter mile, scattering coal widely. No loss of life, but regular traffic delayed about 24 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Flemington
Vinegar Hill
Luurt
Bonwood
Iakville
Bagh. Rrl
Splendid Service to Deer Park and Mount Mort
On rising popularity of Deer Park, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will begin a Saturday special. A combined car and parlor car train leaves Pittsburg at 12 50 PM with Grafton at 6 45 PM and calls at Fairmont Morgantown. Return departs Deer Park Sunday night at 11 00 PM arriving Grafton at 1 39 AM and Pittsburg at 7 00 AM. A sleeping car is attached for comfort to visit Thorn Lake Park or Oakland on the mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Park
Baltimore & Ohie Jlroad
Will
Pittsburg
Grafton
Fairmont
Morgantown
Avelving
Hus
Thark
Tain Lake Park
Oakland
Mit
Amantic City
N. J
Cuenco
N.J
Chicago
Discissati
O.—B
P.U. A
Lepo
Cincinnati
Kansas City
Ohio River
Baltimore
Erwin Buckey Wedding Notice at Cumberland Maryland
Erwin Buckey and Miss Nelliotback wed at Cumberland Maryland on June 15 1900 after which they visited Baltimore and eastern cities before returning home to reside. Erwin holds a prominent post with the B and C company and the bride is the daughter of Mrs Buckey of the New Arlington Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. HK. Erwin
Nelliotback
Cumberland
Fenune
Baltimore
Ferwin
B. & C. Company
Buckey
New Arlington Hotel
Leg Amputation of William Satterfield in Fetterman
William Satterfield underwent a left ankle level leg amputation Monday morning in Fetterman. Dr. K T Powell assisted by Drs Ellis Warden and Vankirk Jr performed the operation, described as successful in every particular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William ‘Satterfield
Wall Paper Ad Promotes Two Thirds Decor Price 25c
A small fabric-effect red wallpaper marketed for the two thirds treatment decor. It advertises Blaney's best paint at 1.25 per gallon, fully guaranteed, with a note about supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaney's
Soldier Boy Writes Home From Manila Island Letter
Manila, P I April 21, 1900. Asa W. Corus, Co. 41 U S 8 V, writes of health, guard duty, and drills, with notes on local town Agua, weather turning cooler, and insurgent activity aside from Ladrones. Two West Virginia and one Taylor County soldier mentioned. Also lists railroad bulletin fares and conventions with brief travel notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
P. I
Flemington
Sturdays
West Virginia
Taylor County
Asa W. Corus
US 8
Union Baptist Sunday School Convention Flemington 1900
Arrangements are completed for a profitable two day Union Baptist Sunday School Convention in Flemington on June 27 and 28 1900. The program includes live topics and a strong speaker lineup. Attendees are urged to arrive early, send names to Dr. C A Sinsel for overnight arrangements, contact H W Winter to plan travel, bring reports and offerings, and join in the opening session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Baptist Sunday School Convention
Flemington
C. A. Sinsel
Grafton
H. W. Winter
Happer
The Sentinel's Politics Suits Him
A reader letters page quotes a gentleman praising the Sentinel for its political views and offering to distribute 15 sample copies to aid the paper. He notes he was raised Democrat from Boothsville but will vote for a continuance of good times, opposing the soup-house Coxey Army party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton Sentinel
Gentleme
Boothsville
McDaniel Payne Wedding at Washington Street Parsonage
DeWitt C L McDaniel and Miss Mary H Payne wed at the M J parsonage on Washington street last Sabbath June 17 Rev Queen performed the ceremony in solemn fashion The couple, young farmers and a well known bride, were surprised by acquaintances but wished long life and happiness follow them The Grafton post office lists uncalled letters dated June 18 1900 for patrons including D L Ammons Georges Bomgardner H N Breneman T M Jackson Pat Kelly Elly McMillan M F McDonald SL Mossitt John Standard and several ladies Patrons must state letters advertised J W Horr P M
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DeWitt CL McDaniel
Mary H. Payne
Washington Street
Queen
McDaniel
Grafton
D.L. Ammons
Georges Bomgardner
H.N. Breneman
T. M. Jackson
Pat Kelly
Elly McMillan
M. F. McDonald
SL. Mossitt
John Standard
Allie Buncer
Jessie Fear
E. Mattingly
Julia Moore
Cora Norman
Sue Poe
Rosa Roberts
Ida Shaffer
J. W. Horr
P. M
Stilwell's Pure Ice Cream Summer Deliveries
Mrs Stilwell of West Grafton offers Heat class ice cream for all orders with home delivery during summer. Telephone 67 (Peoples). Repairs on boots and shoes by R T Lilly at E Klein's Clothing and Shoe House, mended and half soled while you wait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Lilly
E. Klein
Kerens Henry Wedding In Elkins West Virginia
The wedding of Vincent Kerens of St Louis to Miss Jane Bedford Henry of New York took place at St Brandon s church in Elkins with a Catholic mass officiated by Right Rev Bishop Donahue. Distinguished guests from across the country attended as the couple plans a European summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Kerens
St. Louis
Jane Bedford Henry
New York
St. Brandon’s Church
Elkins
W. Va
P. J. Donahue
Catherine Henry
Richard Kerens
Middle States
Europe
Epworth League Convention to Meet at Buckhannon
The fifth West Virginia Conference Epworth League convention will be held in Buckhannon from the 27th to 28th this month. Gov. Atkinson, Rev. W. A. Tucker, D D, and Prof. R A Armstrong will speak. Excursion rates are offered, with a stopover at Weston for a visit to the asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Epworth League
Buckhannon
W. A. Tucker
Harrisburg
J. J. Jelley
Conference Seminary
Jelly
C. C. McCarty
Weston
Asglum For
Local Notes and Advertisements from Grafton Area
Heavy rains and buckwheat sowing plans frame a rural report from Grafton. News covers births, business moves, war remembrance services, political opinions, telephones, and local commerce. Insurance ads and summer clothing push the Bee Hive store as hot weather increases shirt waist demand.
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Pilson
Preiss Wedding
Glenn Hickel
Benjamin Bradford
Robert Finnell
J. J. Madden
Lucy Turnley
Ira E. Robinson
Wilfred’ Street
A. B. Rotrbaugh
Truman Elliott
Barbour County
W. R. Morrison
Vivien
Lou McGrunphy
Bob Anderson
South Grafton
Mary
Lucy King
Washington, Pa
T. W. Engle
the Natural Co
Bell Moran
Frederick
Charles R. Lilly
Wheeling
Bruce Trippett
Ada
Kingwood
Charleston
Thomas Henderson
Denver Col
Salt Lake
New Mexico
EB. Copeland
J. W. Bonafield
Miss Ruby
Walter E. John
St —Martinsburg
T. S. McRa
Mingo
Ohio
Stewart Paxton
J. W. Phillips
Fetterman Avenue
James Sandy
N. F. Jenkins
James H. Carroll
Carpenter W. Coplin
J. B. Martin
Round House
Monongal River R. I
U. K
Condiiton
Father McElligott
St. Augustin Catholic Church
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Clarksburg
Society
Hannah de Woody
Wilfre Street
Business
Passaic
Hanrvey ‘Thorpeg and
Hidvicks
Thorpe
Geo. Seibert
E. F. Goodwin
Miligantown
New Dominion
Willie H. Cassell
Kyottsville
Epworth
Lewis
Theodore Durrynt
California
Wars
Minnie Williams
Blanche Lamont
San Francisco
Join Doonsus
Reliable Shoes
Coleridor Shoe Store
Lynch
M. E
Parsonage
W, Va
Shaffer
Seftist
Swampoodie
W. Silvas
Pre
Hi. & QO
Thomas M. Bing
Wittsburg and Western
Mr. Underwood
Meo Kim
Mre
Sheate
Interstate Steam Lawn Dry
Syrer-Statk Sram
Battle of Corner Shoe Store
McCormickblock
Mainstreet
Hirkin & Co., Fe, Texeton, Agent
John Marshal Hagans
Blueville News
Frank Johnson
Mountmort and
R. R
Erwin-Buckey
Mimorez& Ohio Railroad Bulletin
McDaniel-Payne
Stilwell’s
Kerens-Henry
State Epworth League
J. H. Ekis
Peter Johnson
Pete
Maggie Shaw
Bertha Waugh
Iist
West Liberty
Geo. M. Whitescarver
Rittenhouse & Thomas
Holt
Rer
L. W. Roberts
T. J. Chapel Valley Furnace
Squire Waugh
Necklow
Evaline Walter
Mt Morris
Sestiner
Jeferson
Ming Wamps
Popocrats
Silverites
Republican Party
Provident Life Insurance Company of
A. Carrant
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