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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
1
The venerable statesman Grover Cleveland died today at his Princeton home at 8 40 PM. He had reached the age of 71 and his long career was marked by early hardship and later triumphs.
The nation mourns Grover Cleveland, former president and esteemed private citizen, who died of heart trouble in Princeton at 71. Flags half mast, state in sorrow as the nation honors a life marked by adversity, steadfast will, and lasting impact.
Word reached here of the death of Andrew Barbee a former well known Grafton resident who died suddenly at Shreveport Louisiana on June 16. He left a widow and no children and had been night foreman at the 8 K railroad company shops. He was found dead in an adjoining room from heart failure shortly after leaving the master mechanic's office. He leaves three sisters and two brothers in various cities and was active in Masonry and DeMolay. He was buried by Masonic brethren in Shreveport.
A sudden death is reported with extensive expressions of regret. The deceased was 47 years old at the time of passing. Funeral arrangements and tributes are expected to reflect the individual's life and contributions.
Chicago on June 24 reports a deadly heat wave with six deaths and twenty prostrations recorded by the health department. A late thunderstorm failed to cool the city, where temperatures reached extreme highs with street thermometers around 100 and shade readings near 100 in the shade.
Comi Chapter No. 12 Order of Eastern Star will hold a public installation of officers on Thursday evening, June 25, at 9 o'clock in the Masonic building at Main and St. John streets. Mrs. Debendarfer of Mannington, Worthy Grand Matron for West Virginia, is expected to preside. All Master Masons, their wives and daughters are invited. We clean and dye everything and guarantee satisfaction. Try us at Home Steam Cleaning and Dye Works.
Amid extreme heat residents and officials debate replacing the aging steps from Ethel Street to Main. City leaders urge funding for substantial stone design to reduce frequent repairs and heavy travel, noting current repairs waste money and time.
The local lodge of the Modern Woods organizes an all day picnic on June 80 at Dixon Grove beyond the Fetterman baseball grounds. Grounds are being cleared and prepared with swings and hammocks, promising a delightful day with possible music and other attractions to ensure a good time for all attendees.
Mr. Alex Zeck, recently returned from Webster Springs, has installed one of his patented heating and ventilating plants in the hospital under construction near Webster Springs. The plant has been placed in the new facility.
Mannington June 24 Tuesday evening a sad accident occurred when Master James Reed the 7 year old son of P B Reed fell over a high cliff at the edge of town and was severely injured. He fell about 45 feet onto stones and refuse, was unconscious and badly bruised, with convulsions since, and recovery is doubtful.
The Woman's Music Club organized by Grat ton will present an evening concert at Pruntytown Reform School on Saturday for the boys and local residents. Previously, the ladies were warmly received on a prior visit to the school.
Clarksburg authorities faced a perplexing case as a stranger with severe skin itch sought shelter. Police hesitated to detain him and discussed placing him in the county pest house, built during the smallpox era, before arranging any next steps with the county court and sheriff.
Charles L. Stevens of the First ward died recently after composing hymns while ill. A hymn he wrote will be sung at his funeral held Wednesday at 10 AM at Diamond Street M E Church conducted by Rev. G W Bent. Interment followed at Maple Grove cemetery.
Local Grafton Knight of Columbus council members travel to Fairmont to supervise and administer the second and third degree rites for a large class of candidates. The team from the Grafton council conducts the ceremonial work at the event.
Timeline of Grover Cleveland from birth in Caldwell New Jersey through education at Princeton and Buffalo law career to political rise as mayor governor and president. Key events include Civil War service era duties in Buffalo law career reform acts and two presidential terms with notable actions and later life.
Berlin reports Shah of Persia troops stormed Teheran parliament buildings after artillery bombardment. City square said to be littered with corpses as Cossacks clashed with political club members. Also reports Kurdish raids around Urumiah and Turkish forces nearby.
Samuel M. Zinn, a West Side merchant, left by train 55 for Nebraska on doctor Ray White’s advice after two weeks of liver trouble. Zinn, described as a renovator and artist, had recently sold his barber shop to Robert Stay and aims to recover and run the shop again under new management with Ray as a young entrepreneur supporting the Sentinel hopes for his success.
There will be a meeting of all wamsters held at the court house at 8 p.m. Thursday evening for the purpose of organizing a local union. All are requested to be present.
Summer term in instrumental music starts June 28 at Studio No 210 Pearl Street West Grafton Mamie Walters Pracht. Enrollment or instruction details accompany the notice and specify the location and contact for prospective students.
Vincent's orchestra will travel to Newburg this evening to furnish music for the big Masonic fraternity banquet. Masons from Preston county will attend, with several guests from Grafton expected.
Mr Bruce Kittle and Miss Lillian Bishop, prominent Philippi youths, married last night and traveled to Columbus Ohio this morning to visit relatives. Theodore H. Gerkin went to Fair for several days before leaving that month to attend Knights of Columbus initiation in North Carolina.
Fair tonight with possible showers in the mountains then cooler Thursday. East portion remains fair and cooler. Card with whistle signals available at the Pump Factory. Grafton Wood Working Co offers building supplies and promises to price right on anything you want.
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