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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
4
Announcement from Clyde Miller announcing his candidacy for the clerk of the district court in Taylor County, subject to the Republican primary on July 7 1914. Voter support requested. Also notes Second Class Mail Matter at Grafton Post Office and party affiliation.
Hayward Fleming announces candidacy for County Court Clerk on the Republican ticket in Taylor County. Voters are urged to support Fleming at the July 7 1914 primary meetings. Additional notices indicate vacancies for justice of the peace and County Commissioner with primary election guidance.
Secretary McAdoo urges Congress to pass an amending act to refine the income tax law amid a perceived 323 million deficit. He seeks power to compel corporations to reveal stockholder lists and dividend amounts, aiming to locate misreported revenues while arguing the public wrongfully faces broad accusations of dishonesty. He notes the need for reform, not wholesale perjury charges against citizens.
A Tuesday Daily Sentinel report describes a deadly open road accident, noting a husband and father killed and another head of a family narrowly escaping, with community-wide sympathy and a cautionary message about speeding and loss. The piece cites Attorney reports and emphasizes how quickly death followed when a fast car swerved.
A crash on a straight road claimed Hiram Tucker as a warning to drivers about controlling mass and speed. Police and observers note the open road hides peril akin to cliff edges, urging cautious handling of motor vehicles.
In Chicago on a Sunday afternoon Emerson D. Dietrick, a Brooklyn native and Cornell graduate who manages a trained animal act, fought five half starved lions that sprang at him in a box car yard of the Santa Fe railroad. Armed with only Honess as protector, he endured a thrilling, futile struggle for survival before aid arrived.
A fragmented ledger of erroneous assessments shows numerous individuals marked as not found dead moved away or left state. The list includes Malone J N Murtaugh Wm Mills Mrs Clara Martin Fred Martin C BR Moscelio Sam Malone Thornton Myers Chas K Mills Maxwell Mills Ernest Marple W L Morgan Wm M and many others with notes like Not found Left state Dead No property or Moved away. The entries mix property values and statuses across numerous names without coherent grouping.
Mrs J H Warder spent a day with friend Mollie Newton before a grandson’s illness in Clarksburg called her away. Numerous guests include Mrs William Warder and child from Wallace, Mrs Homer Roe of Philippi, and visitors to L H Warder. A birth, Joseph LeRoy, June 18 to Mr and Mrs Roy Keener. Other visits include Miss Mary Barnes from Wheeling, Mrs Anna Steele and Ruth, May Cooper and Miss Ruby Jones, and Miss Mildred Reed with Miss Edyth Woodward. The M E church festival yielded a neat sum. Local socializing features include Galey Sucker’s family, Ross Humes’ visit, Floyd Willis’ party, and Joe Reed’s callers. Children’s Day at Baptist church showcased “The Children’s Hour” with Bible-themed program andWed parts led by Susie Cooper, Nora Curry, Myrtle Bartlett, Mary Whitescarver, and a student choir.
A severe house fire on the Harper farm between Beverly and Elkins destroyed the big Harper home yesterday afternoon. H A Harper was seriously burned while aiding to save household effects. The residence belonged to T J Harper and the Harpers on the 300 acre farm face this tragedy. Origin of the blaze remains unknown as crews fought the flames. Harper’s condition was listed as critical and he traveled to Elkins for care. He is brother to Mrs. Lon Hamilton of this city and to W G Harper of Clarksburg.
Lee Bennett sheriff of Taylor County swears he has not received taxes on listed delinquent property. he states no distainable property was found for distress after due search. sworn June 25 1914 and notarized by M P Samples whose commission expires December 28 1918.
A Thursday evening outing at 7:30 enjoyed by a large party then returning home in the early hours. Attendees include Ada Wilson Icle Lee Amon Elliott Bessie Smith Flora Bain Blanche Swisher Mary Al last week she was getting along Mattie Swisher Nita Means Marion Allender Albert Wilman Ernest Lusadder Carl Wilson Gordon McIntosh Joe Rinker. Mr and Mrs Earl Travis spent Sunday with relatives at Newburg. Miss Louie McFarland of Graf ton visited grandparents W. G. Demoss and returned Monday. Mr and Mrs H. M. Weeks of Mt. Lake Park Md spent Sunday with Mrs Weeks' parents Z. Bailey. Ada Bush moved into summer home here. William and Howard Current home on vacation from Philipps. Nick Abey leaves today for Cumberland. Chancy Bailey home from Buckhannon for vacation. C. B. and Jacob Miller spent Sunday at Clarksburg. Harley Sawyer of Grafton was here Tuesday on business. Forest Powell of Rowlesburg here today on business. Mr and Mrs William L. Simmons of Grafton, visiting their daughter Dora Miller, returned home Monday. Joseph Snider of Grafton moved to farm near here for summer. Mrs C. W. Powell of East Liverpool Ohio, called here for illness of son-in-law Lee Ammon, returned home Friday. A Hargett at Grafton on business Tuesday. Robert Travis spent Tuesday at Grafton on business. Henry Haustter bitten by copper snake Monday, serious but improving today. Miss Myrtle Wolfe visiting her parents near Marquess this week.
Present plans show no general Fourth of July celebration in Grafton this year though a union picnic at Grafton Park remains possible. If held, the day could draw a large regional crowd as Old Glory flags adorn the town. Fireworks and torpedoes are in high demand, with Boy Scouts from Buchannon nearly buying out a store’s stock.
Belington residents visit relatives across Knottsville and Philippi while families host guests. A Knottsville M E church Children Day program is set for Sunday at 10 in the morning with an invitation to all. A driving party toured Mt Morris to attend outdoor services and a dinner at John Shroyer's home on the same day.
In Oxie Kansas on June 23 a near deserted town gathers as farmers beg for harvest hands from the east who quit over pay. Men head to wheat fields, officials and stores shut, barbers post Saturday only, and the editor entrusts the wife with the shop. A local letter to the New York Evening Post questions Wilson versus Huerta.
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