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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1910
Page
4
Grafton reports include post office building funds moving, a thriving Board of Trade drive, and calls for wider baseball attendance. Roosevelts weekend return noted with avoidance of political talk while observers speculate on New Mexico and Arizona shifts. Also cited are circus escapees recaptured and the growing public interest in Bryan’s Senate ambitions.
A historical health notice warns that the common house fly spreads disease by carrying germs from manure and sewer filth to food, milk, and drinks. It urges cleanliness, proper waste disposal, milk protection, and full screening of homes and storefronts to prevent typhoid, cholera infantum, and intestinal illnesses.
The article urges immediate action to kill early-stage house fly larvae and eliminate breeding grounds in manure piles outhouses and garbage piles. It warns flies mirror typhoid risks and stresses sanitation as the primary defense, calling on every person to help exterminate larvae and prevent summer infestations.
Miss Edna Jaco of the 8 Side becomes bride of Robert Martin of Clarksburg after a young couple’s elopement and romantic family scenes. Martin, a member of Company K in the state militia, met Miss Jaco during a target practice visit at Kingwood.
Mr and Mrs cla qos are now in Grafton and plan to establish their home in Clarksburg later.
Mr Lee Mason of Dewey avenue fell backward from his engine Saturday evening while fastening a nut. He suffered painful bruises but was brought home and is resting well under the circumstances. Many friends wish him a rapid recovery and a quick return to duty.
June 20 Flemington reports one of the best local games as Crescent Club of Graton defeats the fast Flemington team 4 to 0. Pitcher Richardson shines while Trammer and Jenkins lead at bat with multiple hits. Ed Dillon umpired well. crowd valued postgame banquet on the College Campus. Graf ton plans return visit June 24 to even the series.
Idella Jacobs seeks a divorce from Arthur Jacobs in Taylor County Circuit Court. The defendant, not a resident of the state, must appear within one month of the first publication to protect interests. Publication mandated in the Grafton Sentinel. Attorneys Crogan and McCrumm represent the plaintiff.
Senator Scott reported favorable passage of a relief bill for the heirs of James Allender. The measure, amounting to 2350 dollars, compensates damage to Allender Mill near Morgantown during the Civil War. The bill, long debated, was advanced in the Senate with support from Mr Stureiss. Cir cuit Clerk Marion C. Allender and Miss Ida Allender are among beneficiaries.
M A Holt a well known Flemington resident died Monday evening after a brief illness at age 50 born March 11 1860. He married Miss Tapitha J Tucker in 1887 and had three children two surviving Minnie and another unnamed child Clare E died in 1895 at age one The article notes surviving daughter Minnie and mentions a deceased child Clare E and provides no further details.
The service began at 2 o'clock at Harmony Grove church with Reverends McKinaster and Davis officiating. Interment followed in Harmony Grove Cemetery under the direction of undertaker W. L. Hyson.
A water main break on Lafayette and Main in Grafton forced water to shoot into the air near the Merchants & Mechanics Bank corner. Brick from the pavement fell into the opening while water erupted briefly before the city and repair crews restored service without serious damage.
The Sentinel condemns bad baseball in the state, urging cleaner sport after a Mannington tilt ended with umpire abuse by Manager Wessell and a veteran player. It stresses that fans pay for honest play and fair umpiring, citing Bobby Rothermel’s long record and calls for respect for officials.
A jolly crowd of young people rode out on a hayride last evening. They left town in the evening and traveled to Malley Falls, stopping at the home of Miss Marion Bradshaw where they spent several social hours and enjoyed some fine watermelon before returning.
Health officials at a major jetty warn physicians and nurses to educate mothers on summer infant care. The circular emphasizes mothers’ milk as essential, frequent nursing with nighttime rest, delaying weaning without a physician, and careful bottle use with properly prepared cow’s milk. It stresses cleanliness, proper feeding amounts, cool water, fresh air, and supervising routines while cautioning against risky practices.
Dr I Davisson returns to Flemington resuming practice after eight months in Baltimore. Ben Monroe of Clarksburg visits. Preparations underway for a big July 4 event at Flemington College grounds with speakers, baseball, and all-day meals. Supt John W Davidson of Pittsvein Coal Co attends Clarksburg visit. Large crowd enjoys Children day at M P Church. Rev A L McKeever of Jane Lew visits. I D Martin enlarging office site for Dr Davisson. Dr Geo R Ogden calls at Rosemont.
June 21 New York. Miss Eleanor Butler Alexander wed Theodore Roosevelt Jr at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church. Col Theodore Roosevelt welcomed guests returning from abroad, sparking wide public interest as 1500 invitations were issued and crowds gathered near the church. The wedding, while not as grand as Vanderbilt or Gould affairs, drew notable attention from society and newspapers alike.
The ceremony at a church and reception at the uncle C B Alexander home featured white satin and Bride roses with lilies. An orchestra of 50 under Nathan Franko played as the bride entered with her mother. The Rev Dr Henry M Sanders officiated. guests included former Roosevelt aides. The couple planned a three week honeymoon before heading to San Francisco for carpet business plans.
Furnished rooms available by day week or month at the Jennings building site. The notice promotes short term rentals and lists flexible pricing options.
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