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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1907
Page
7
Goulds Road Deal Shifts West Virginia Connect Plan
Information from Gould headquarters says executives closed a deal for curtesy right of way of the West Virginia Connecting Railroad. The line shifts from Belington to Rogersville, Pa, linking with the Uctontown Wheeling route. Surveys show a Pittsburgh end via Carnegie and Wabash Pittsburgh terminus, delaying the Comteri to W route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gould
West Virginia
Belington
W. Va
Maryland
Rogersvile
Waynesburg
Uctontown
Wheeling
D. F. Maroney
Josiah W Thompson
Maroney
Thompson
Roweraville
Carnepie
Wabash Pitteburg
Pitsburg
Harrison Erunts
Inie
Comteri
Governor announces wide set of West Virginia board appointments
Governor announces a broad slate of reappointments and a few new appointees to West Virginia institutions. Names include Homer B. McKinley of Salem and A Swearingen of Parkersburg among others, with terms beginning June 1 1907 and dates varying. Also covers a Salem wedding and several court notices, deeds, and upcoming sales in Taylor and surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave
Homer B. McKinley
Salem
West Virginia
JA. Woodell
Penneboro
Second Hospital of the Insane
Jane
A. J. Marple
Wood
M. R Lowther
Parkersburg
West Virginia Asgl
Fiduciary Notice Before Commissioner of Accounts
Fiduciary notice lists Lemuel Rogers as guardian for Courtney and Adolptus Travis as administrator for Grimes deceased, Wetey W Lake administrator for Courtney deceased, B Payne, iter Powell executor of David Powell under ay head this day of June 17 A Figs Wises, commissioner of accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piefal Ownig Sduciary Acronnte
Andersiened
Coms
Tiistoner
Serttersent
Ae Lemuel Rogers
Courtney
Adolptus Travis
Harnet S Grimes
Wetey W Lake
Silas M. Courtney
B. Payne
Iter Powell
David Pow
Wen
Favorite Prescription Promoted For Women's Health
An advertising summary promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic for nervous and weak women. It cites Dr. Fy to and Finley Ellingwood praising Unicorn root Helonias and Golden Seal as key ingredients and claims benefits for menorrhagia, dysmenorrhea, and general uterine health. The text presents endorsements from medical figures and notes its role in supporting the reproductive system and overall vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
John Fy
Finley Ellingwood
Bennett Medical College
Chicago
John M. Scidder M. D
Cincinnati
Bartholow
Jefferson Medical College
Daisy Party Fetes Miss Sinsel at Haislup Street
Miss Mary Sinsel will host a Friday daisy party at her home on Haislup Street with Mrs A Grayton of Philip pi as guest, an eagerly awaited early summer social event with many invitations issued. The Wheeling Intelligencer changes font after Castries Wesley Swisher’s Wheeling visit sparks local chatter about endorsements and political backing. Swisher’s prospects appear strong as Sentinel predicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haislup Street
Mary Sinsel
A. Grayton
Philippi
Wheeling Intelligencer
Castries
Wesley Swisher
Charleston
Swisher
Wheeling
Trust
the Sentinel
Washington
Local Notes and Social Gleanings From Preston County
Regular services and social visits fill a Preston county week. Hart of Khotteville attended Pleasant Valley. Hamiltons visited Sinclair relatives. Rightmire funeral held at Parsons with Taylor county ties. Oil firm plans well on Daniel Sinclair farm near Barbour line. timber and machinery staged for early setup. Children’s Day service at Martin Beulah M E Church drew large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Hamilton
Raymond F. Rightmire
Parsons
Oren Hamilton
Fred Lewell
Evansville
Sarah Harvey
Felloweville
Nora Burgoyne
Belington
Misa Carrie Watts
Philippi
Martin’s Beulah M. E
London Mail Farmyard Mix Up Sparks Garden Laughter
In a playful exchange across a garden fence, Farmer Nubbins accuses his neighbor of burying a hen while the neighbor explains they are replanting garden seeds. The lighthearted dialogue ends with a humorous misunderstanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer Nubbins
Nubbins
London Mail
Their Solution and Nine Abilities Quote in Daily Humor
The Milwaukee Sentinel notes Tompkins and his wife “always get along splendidly” and do as they please, with the punchline that they don’t live together. A Schepenspaner remark adds that nine abilities can almost compensate for lack of cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tompkins
Milwaukee
Notice to Creditors of George W. Freen
Notice to creditors of George W. Freen, showing a decree to subject decedent’s real estate to debts. Claims must be presented for adjudication to Hugh Warder, at his office in Taylor County, on or before the first day of July 197 next. Witness J. Frank Wilson, clerk, this eleventh day of June, 107. Frank Wilson, Clerk, Selge: Attorney, jouw
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Freen
Dreait
of Teylor
Hugh Warder
Conmnis- Llones
J. Frank Wilson
Said Courl
Dane
V. Frank Wilson
Selge
Jouw
Creditors of Isaac Ower Deceased Must File Claims
To the creditors of Isaac ower deceased in Taylor county court, claim must be presented for adjudication to C W Ford, commissioner, by July 41st, 1407 at his office. Witness J Frank Wilson, clerk, date noted. B F Bailey, counsel for plaintiff.
Notice to Creditor for Estate of Decedent LavmaSm
Pursuant to the order of the circuit court of Taylor County a notice to creditors is issued to present claims against the estate of the decedent for adjudication at G. W Ford’s office by the specified day next. Witness Frank Wilson clerk of the court and counsel HF. Baily appear.
First Notice to Creditors in James K Holland Bankrupt
In the District Court of the United States Northern District of West Virginia the matter of James K Holland of Grafton Taylor County is heard. On 13 January 1907 he was adjudicated bankrupt and creditors are notified the first meeting will be July 8 1907 at 10 o clock in the forenoon at the law office of O E Wyckoff Grafton WV. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a Trustee examine the bankrupt and transact other business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
State of
West Virginia
Goldie Bruce
Bernard Bruce
Bens. F. Bailey
Jarrett
Grafton
Taylor
Frank Edelen
Faenie
Edelen
Tayior County
Tey County
Fetterman
St John Street
Halfway Alley
Eat
Home | Building and Loan Association
Circuit Coury
Fannie G. Edelen
Weil
Breveri
Trostee
District Court of the United States
James HK. Holland
James K Holland
A. D
Darel Jonesth
Notice of Probate Inquiry for Isaac Gower Estate
Commissioner's Notice from Gratton West Virginia dated June 1900 details a reference by G W Fern as Commissioner and B F Bawley as attorney. It orders assessment of Isaac Gower's personal and real property, debts, and heirs including Mary Cats, Masissa Moate, Margaret Grimes, and Sherry Ann Ansel, with July 24 1907 as the filing date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meane
Suenti
Leave Gower
John F Gower
Mary Cats
Gower
Masissa Moate
Nee Gower
Margaret J, Grimes
Pee Gower
Isaac Gower
Francis Elizabeth Ancel
Charles Karl Ancel
Isaac Henry Ansel
Albert Ancel
Frank Angel
Sherry Ann Lousie Ansel
Sarah L. Ancel
Decessed
Iateac Gower
John A. McCabe
Margaret Gaines
Gratton
Taylor Co
Virginia
Circuit Court
Taylor County
West Virginia
Lam
Teaue Gower
G. W. Fern Cormissioner
B. F. Bawéy
Notice of Estate Administration in Taylor County
Commissioner’s notice from G W Ford and attorney F Bailey directs the administrator Thomas McGinmphy to probate the will and inventory the decedent’s personal and real estate. Questions cover debts, settlement, distribution, and property details as of death, with exam date in June 1907 in Taylor County West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGiumpny Tits
Thomas i Meuiaiphy
Jonek
Ada Anderson
Liznie
Mary Charlee
Meusaia
Kittie Ford
John B Meglum
Low McGiumpny
Psisulumphy
Duce
The
Faglor County Bank
Corpora
Ton
National Cast Co. & Corporation
Thylor
Bo McGlumpny
Platouil
Thotins
Anid
Sid C Authur
McGhumphy
Debes
Taomes
McGlumphy
Mwaen
Aid Fhouwas
Juubally
No Use For Them Willie Gets Up Early
An indulgent father wakes his son Willie with a familiar saying about catching the worm, but Willie resists, arguing that his mother won’t let him go fishing. The brief exchange captures a domestic moment of parental routine and a child’s defiant mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Still In Danger Wigglea I Hear Breaks Ill
Wigglea I hear Breaks has been very ill and remains in danger. Convalescent but not safe until the nurse caring for him leaves, making the outcome uncertain.
Tipping the Gook and noblemen during dinners
An old tale recounts costly tipping at dinners with nobles. Lord Voor refused to dine without tipping, asking guests to pay the cook. The Duke of Ormond balked at tipping and Lord Taafe pressed guests to give to the cook. Timothy Ware tried to end tipping after Newcastle’s dinner, rejecting a coin in front of the cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Voor
Duke of Ormond
Lord Taafe
Timothy Ware
Duke of
The Sizable Grip: Quips on Handshakes and Strength
A cheeky note from James Schonter in Historical Briefs discusses how a firm handshake can reveal strength and strategy. It explains how to avoid injury by matching pressure and using speed to seize an opponent by the fingertips, with playful yet true observations about grip dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wreskleat Polk
Smith
James Schonter
Most Wonderful Cave In The World In Tonga Island
A report describes a famed cave in Tonga noted by Byron as a chapel of the seas. A rock sixty feet high harbors a hollow interior with stalactites reached by a narrow opening. Natives dive into water to vanish from pursuers, leaving foes astonished by their concealment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonga
South Pacific
Byron
Ind
Mager
A Literary Curiosity of a Paris Newspaper Tale
A Paris newspaper hired a renowned novelist to write an adventure story for 25 centimes per installment. When the collaborator fell ill, the writer rushed prints from back numbers to finish the tale. The editor wondered who would complete it, and the twist revealed the old writer had sublet to a third author for 10 centimes, preserving the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Rowance
Clubwoman Plans Birthday Gift From Cigars
A clubwoman jokes about stealing cigars from her husband for three months to assemble a birthday present, admitting she now has a hundred cigars to give him. Laughter interrupts as she reveals the idea during an exchange.
Ungallant Actor Receives Rose and Note in St Louis
An aging American actor, not a matinee idol, was surprised in a St Louis hotel when a pretty girl gave him a rose without words. She sent a note the next day asking for two theater seats as a souvenir. The actor replied with sarcasm and offered an autograph instead due to seats being bolted down, as approved by the theater manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Tie
Uhim
Harper's Weekly
A Pair of Why from Bohemian Magazine
A fragment from Bohemian Magazine shows a dialogue sample with questions about wearing a yachting cap and a watch, highlighting a quirky exchange. The snippet reflects magazine humor and style, with emphasis on everyday objects and casual banter.
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Bohemian Magazine
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