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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1911
Page
4
June 19 Parkersburg reports a mysterious incident on the fast eastbound No. 2 train from the city. The engine was detached by an air cock lever, the train locked and stopped suddenly, passengers fled, and detectives pursue two suspects aboard the train with plans to reach Nicolette. No arrests yet.
The Daily Sentinel reports Edward Londres died Saturday night at 9 30 at the country poor farm after a period of illness. He was an old, well known Grafton resident. Funeral held this morning at 10 at the poor farm with Rev J W Engle of Andrews M church officiating. burial followed.
Walter Deane son of Mrs Alice Deane of Main street leaves last night for Tucson Arizona seeking improved health after months of illness and inability to work. Deane a well known I O fireman has many friends who hope the climate will aid him. Capt Holmes and family tested their new auto on Sunday driving to Barbour county to Mrs Holmes parents and returned with Mrs Hotsenpiller staying a few days with her daughter's family on the West Side.
Simon Mycon, a Baltimore and Ohio fireman from Rowlesburg, was badly injured yesterday when he stalled beneath the wheels while stepping from his engine. His left foot was mangled and amputation was necessary after he was taken to Miners Hospital in Fairmont on train 55 for immediate operation.
Washington June 14 Jersey Smith, president of the Mormon church, asked the Hardwick sugar trust committee to excuse him from appearing June 2 to testify on church ties to the sugar industry. He cited illness and business obligations, offered John Henry Smith as a substitute, and noted he could not travel to Washington by June 22 due to health issues.
Conductor Alex Maxwell and his wife of West Main street plan a Wednesday morning departure aboard No. 7 for a six week visit to relatives in the west. They will visit Garrett Indiana with his brother, and spend time in Chicago as guests of their son Charles and Mrs Maxwell's brother William. They then go to Emporia Kansas to visit their daughter Mrs Robinson.
Mr Henry N Laban of Laban Optical will travel to Huntington this evening to address the State Optometrists Association in session there this week He plans to return home Thursday evening and resume usual duties after the event.
Public notice from the Boss Barbers of Grafton dated June 6 1911 states that starting July 1 1911 all work will follow set rates including shaves at 15 cents haircuts and shaves at 40 cents and other services at customary rates with no extra neck shave charge. The notice enshrines uniform pricing for barber services in Grafton.
A birthday party was held Saturday evening at his High Street home for Rogers Hermit Grow’s fourth birthday. Guests included Misses Helen Thayer Margaret Thayer Katherine Thayer Mary Goley Beatrice Grow and Messrs Ralph Black Richard Thayer Ray Robinson Walter Easterling William Copp Percy Robinson Cody Grow. Music refreshments and games made the event pleasant.
Samuel A Shackelford discusses Grafton park foot bridge over Tygart Valley River. Farris Bridge Company states concrete foundation steel towers and cables needed. estimated cost thirty six hundred dollars, far above public subscription plan. He notes readiness to help raise six hundred dollars and urges park title clarification.
The correspondent from Knottsville travels from West Virginia to York Nebraska arriving June 5 after leaving June 3. He notes severe drought drying crops in the region and a lack of moisture all winter. York is described as refined with a large high school class and widespread automobile ownership among farmers. He describes Barnsley in the estate area and his week in the country, reporting monolithic scenery and monotony compared with West Virginia, with few fruit trees and uniform houses and barns. He mentions helping harvest alfalfa and raking acres, and contrasts local agriculture with his home region.
Edgar S. Cooke former Big Four clerk faced trial on a $24000 embezzlement charge. The jury found him not guilty after he testified denying theft and asserting former Treasurer Charles Warriner also took nothing. He offered to prove his claim if allowed.
Mrs. George R Pe a sister of Mr George A Deck of West Main Street died early Sunday at her Moatsville home after a lingering paralysis illness at 61. Funeral held in Monteville with interment there. She leaves husband two sons James E of Sharpsburg and Clarence at home one daughter Mrs Lilly Annon of Montsville two brothers John W Cumberland and James Newbury and other relatives. George Deck, brother, and nephew John C and niece Mrs Ray Hawkins attended.
The writer notes West Virginia has better opportunities for energetic youth than Bartley Nebraska and nearby towns. Eggs and butter cost about 10 cents per dozen and pound locally. Farm labor pays two to four dollars daily in a good year, but wages are down this year. He observes extensive hog raising and some sheep in Indiana, with cream shipments loaded to Denver. He plans to return east, visit Blair and Munice, and write again from Muncie.
Thieves robbed Joe V. Skelley’s paint and paper store Sunday afternoon, taking post cards and other merchandise worth several dollars. It’s the second robbery in three weeks, and police say they have a clue to the robbers’ identity, with arrests expected.
Thomas Britt went to Baltimore Monday night and entered St. Joseph's hospital for treatment of an ongoing affection. He was accompanied by his brother John.
A small blaze at the Busy Bee restaurant owned by John Nassos drew a crowd Sunday night as firefighters arrived to find the fire already extinguished. The alarm sounded twice after a gas stove fire set ceiling woodwork alight, but authorities contained the incident quickly.
The Cole family gathered Saturday at their Genatty Creek, Carbour county, home in honor of EDO and Elza beth Cole, with most children present except Leonidas and Kat Cole. Prayers were offered for the absent elder and others from nearby, including Wilmoth and Robinson families and neighbors.
President Taft and Mrs. Taft mark their silver wedding anniversary on the twenty sixth year of marriage. Washington sees a city filled with costly silver gifts and congratulatory messages from rulers and notable figures worldwide as festivities continue through the day and into the night.
Rev James W Engle pastor of Andrews M E church received notice from Grove City Pa that Grove City College trustees unanimously conferred on him the degree of Doctor of Divinity He will henceforth be Rev James W Engle D D The honor is well merited and sincerely appreciated by Rev Dr Engle and his many friends offer hearty congratulations
On Water street Friday a street car struck a buggy carrying W. D. Straight and John W. Poling. Both men were thrown from the buggy. Straight was seriously hurt while Poling sustained minor injuries. The horse was badly injured and the buggy wrecked.
In Wayne County near Watersville in the Smoky mountains, four black convicts were killed and twelve mortally injured when a log bull pen housing state leased workers for the Transcontinental Railroad collapsed Sunday. Seventeen others were seriously hurt. all occupants wore leg irons, and the structure slid 65 feet down a mountain side.
Havana dispatch reports that the Maine wreck in Havana harbor disproves the claim it was cleared for action before the 1898 explosion. Pumps reveal rusted guns in the forward area, with tales of debris and missing bodies, while Americans debate how to honor fallen sailors and urge government action to bring heroes home aboard a battleship.
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