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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1909
Page
3
June 19 Washington Progressives push for a corporate tax amendment to the tariff bill. Senator Cummins warns evasion via partnerships and bonded debt. impact on executives and major firms like United States Steel raised funds. G C DeWoody to seek treatment for rheumatism in Marion Ohio.
In Morgantown on June 19 a prominent operator warned that a 16 percent tariff cut on window glass could force most U S plants to cease operations. He noted current wages cannot drop further and local fuel rates leave Morgantown plants vulnerable, with unions and manufacturers planning protests as the Senate debates the glass schedule.
The body of W C Bridges wealthy planter of Waverly Mississippi was found in the Tombigbee river. He had been missing since Monday and his hands were tied behind him with a heavy cable while lead weights kept him submerged. No sign of robbery. Bridges was a widower well known locally. Miss Gertrude Lake and guest Miss Mayme Flowers visited Clarksburg on Sunday.
Orto Vincent a best bred 3 year old double gaited dark bay 16 hands stands at H Gaines barn Grafton West Virginia for the season of 1909 with entry in a $21,000 stake and paid entrance fee. Breeding traces to Ortorio and Daisy Vincent dam. Insurance fee $25 to insure colt to stand and suck.
A large audience heard Dr. George C. Wilding of New Jersey speak on Riding to Virginia Circuit at Andrews M. E. Church. The lecture recalled the circuit rider days and drew many compliments for the speaker and for Dr. Howard who arranged the event.
A. Fety of Farmington was brought to the city after being found selling liquor without a federal license. Deputy Marshal Hupp escorted him. U. S. Commissioner Lilly held him on a $300 bond for the next federal grand jury in Wheeling. Fety faces further detention if he fails to appear.
Miss Bertha Deck and Mr Ray Hawkins were married in Oakland by a local minister after traveling there on an early train. The couple, both well known in the city, plan to return tonight and begin married life with the good wishes of friends and the Sentinel.
From the Elkins Enterprise a horse belong to A. M. Peters hanged itself last Sunday after wandering to a tree in the Heagner addition pasture. Despair over hard times and a downturn in business is blamed for the animal's act as melancholia is cited as the underlying cause of the equine suicide.
Washington June 19 Arsenic stirs policy as Gen Coxey of the commonweal army fame pushes for a tariff. He owns a Roanoke Virginia mine supplying the drug used in cosmetics and insect control. He argues for a one and a half percent duty to aid his business and prove a mint for his mine.
The many friends of former Grafton teacher Miss Nell Haslup will be pleased to learn she has been appointed by the Sistersville Board of Education to superintendent of Primary Grades in Sistersville public schools. The position carries a $100 monthly salary and marks her second promotion in two years after moving from English department in the High School. A prominent school man praised her as a most competent teacher, noting she is proving the statement true.
The Baltimore and Ohio passenger department issued handsome lithographs advertising Atlantic City. The posters are the largest and prettiest yet produced by the local railroad and will be distributed throughout the district soon. The next Grafton to Atlantic City excursion departs Thursday June 24.
Nebraska Governor Shallenberger and Chancellor Avery refused to sign a petition seeking a Rockefeller donation for the university athletic field. Judge Munger had presented the appeal after the Athltic board and students circulated the plan, but the officials declined to commit and the effort was dropped.
West Virginia patents are reported by patent lawyer H E Dunlap of Wheeling and Washington DC. The notice cites Drummond of Parkersburg, Brick Serve, William Ross Idaho state fire warden, and A W Laird North Idaho Forestry Association president as representatives of the associations, highlighting recent listings for West Virginia inventors.
William Grey a 28 year old B& O brakeman was struck and killed Thursday near Keyser while flagging a train. He had lived in Denver and Cameron areas and married six months ago to Blanche Crawford of Martins Ferry. Relatives joined Mrs Grey at the funeral home as details emerged.
The Oakland Maryland board of trade plans a July 5 celebration with extensive advertising. Advertisers John Sweeney and Ed A Shaffer arrived to boost the event. The city is covered with promotional material and expects a celebration exceeding prior efforts in the Mountain City.
G. Hinzman of Lewis County resigns from the West Virginia legislature after passing a civil service exam and taking a government post. If Governor Glasscock calls a special session, a special election will be needed to fill the vacancy.
BLUEVILLE MISS Ida Breedlove of Grafton and Mrs Ada Starchman with children of St Louis called on Mr and Mrs William Brown. Miss Puss Batton visits Mrs Harman Ashby. Mr Collins of Irondale visited his daughter Mrs William Jenkins. Mr Otto Baylard resumes work at B and O shops. Miss Ines DeMoss leaves for Fairmont to attend school. Mrs Bailey mother of Mrs John Kener injuredFri day. Will Cassell and Miss Mary McClung called Thursday. Mrs Nathan Hall and granddaughter visited Mrs Will Wittman. Mrs Chas Cassell shopped in Grafton and visited her mother Mrs Isaac Reese.
Frank M Wolfe a Preston County native and Fort Russell Wyoming regular army soldier was killed in a street car accident. His body arrived at his sister Miss Alice Wolfe's home near Tunnelton on Thursday. He was the son of the late George W Wolfe and nephew of Ezra Toots near Tunnelton.
Santiago dispatch reports Majesty's Ship Flora will sail from Quimbro today with mail to Pitcairn Island. The island, home to descendants of mutineers and Tahitian women, has seen few ships in over two years. Flora’s mission is to show the flag and ease exile life, with Pitcairn’s simple, content population wary of the wider world.
In Pittsburg suburb Bellevue last night a shapely woman in a sheath gown disrupted a community lawn fete. An unknown man arrived by car with her, prompting guests to flee as the pair paraded the grounds for about thirty minutes before driving away toward Pittsburg.
Governor Glasscock received a reform school report clearing Superintendent H. E. Flesher of immorality and misconduct charges and urging his reappointment. Also noted are travel details of Mrs. Arthur Herbert visiting relatives and a return trip from Richmond to California.
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