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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1906

Page

8

Death of Mr C P Sineel noted in local notices

Daily Sentinel reports the death in the afternoon of Mr C P Sineel a longtime West Side resident at 320 Walnut Street after a long illness. He was a Baltimore and Ohio railroad freight conductor for years and had been an invalid mover for two years. He leaves a wife a daughter and a son. Funeral arrangements not announced.

Daily Sentinel C. Perry Sineel West Side Walnut Street Grafton Singer J. F. Stafford Lawrence

State Encampment Set for July Thirtieth

Advance notice from the West Virginia National Guard states two companies will depart July 30 for Martinsburg for a state encampment through August 5 before joining units at Mt Gretna Pennsylvania. The encampment ends August 12, with head homeward travel planned thereafter.

West Virginia National Guard Martinsburg Mt. Gretna Gong

Scilorf Club Holds An Enjoyable Dance

Daily Sentinel reports a propitious Scilorf Club dance at Bookwan Hall last night. About twenty couples attended. costumes were elegant, music by Professor Vincent's Orchestra was superb, and the program closed with Home Sweet Home inducing fond farewells.

Daily Sentinel Scilorf Bookwan Hall I'rof Vincent Sweet Home W. P. Cline H. Kernan A. Butts J. Miller Mies Huffman Moorefield Mise Hockinberry Pouxatawney Mine Kinney Newburg Tregelian Hayden Jenkine Barber Buah Zoudy Hainee Price Jeneinge Dorsey Cole

Railway rate clash stirs debate and pipe line issues

Washington report details tense conference debate over railroad rate policy in Dark department, with Tillman and Ekins arguing over transportation and pipe line exclusions. Mention of Standard Oil influence and independent operators fighting for regulatory clarity amid interstate commerce rules. Mr and Mrs Harry Wilton visit Parkersburg guests of Dr and Mrs A Jarrett.

Washington Jane Tillman Ekins West Virginian Elaine Congress Harry Wilton Little Pon Parkersburg City Mrs. Wilson Mre Anee Jarrett Feterman Even

Sturgis For Congress Likely To Be Fitness Candidate

Editorial from The Morgantown Post on June 21, 210 praises George C Sturgis as the fit choice for Congress. It highlights physical vigor, mind and heart, Christian character, and a record as superintendent, prosecutor, legislator, U S district attorney, and West Virginia University regent, arguing he will tackle national issues and curb graft.

Sturgise Congress Sturgiss Free Echoose Ite United States District J Regente West Virginia University George C George C. Sturgise Morgantown Post

Card of Thanks for Charlee W. Yutee

We thank friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and after the death of Charlee W. Yutee. Three kind offices aided our loved one in his last days, and prayers are asked for them. Agnes Picton and Mise Daisy Jenkins travel guests, with well wishes from Maude Worting in Kingwood.

Charlee W. Yutee

Corporations Target Sturgiss in Second District Race

In a crowded Second district contest the Post reports that corporate interests plan a focused bid to defeat Mr Sturgiss either for the nomination or in the general election. With tax reform angering powerful interests Hubbard and Sturgiss face heavy resistance as insiders hint at backing a democratic alternative if Sturgiss falters at Keyser. The piece notes corporate plans hinge on discrediting Sturgiss, while promising relief to taxpayers through new tax measures.

Sturgise Hubbard Firat Sturgiss Taxersten Morgantown Post

West Virginia Bar cites two mileage book decisions

The West Virginia Bar notes two state court decisions on mileage books. New York Supreme Court ruled a purchaser may sign another’s name on a mileage ticket with no forgery, as the ticket carries authority for use. In Jefferson County, a case against Baltimore & Ohio upheld that a buyer can recover if undelivered refunds reflect contract terms, reframing the notion of mileage book ownership and value.

West Virginia Bar New York Supreme Court Archibald C. Newburn George E. Whitcomb Jefferson County West Virginia F. Wail Baltimore & Ohio Tuevacé

Straight sale of mileage and excess in railroad book sale

The article discusses a purchaser paying $30 for 1000 miles of transport with a $10 excess and $20 mileage charge. It argues that if higher courts uphold decisions, the concept of straight $120 books may fail as the excess is tied to the purchaser rather than the railroad company.

Grandson Released After Relenting On Costs

Mrs L J Castle of West Main street filed a complaint before Justice Lilly against her fourteen year old grandson Harry Castle for incorrigibility and assault. The boy was jailed overnight but the grandmother relented, agreed to pay costs, and the court released him to go home with her. He is a son of Ulyeis Castle and formerly resided in the city.

L. J. Castle West Main Street Lilly Harry Castle Ulyeis Castle

No 13 a Lucky Number Sunday School Class

A class in Andrews M Sunday school taught by Mrs D E Foreman has 13 girls. The original class number was 13 but renumbering changed it. Three girls have perfect Sunday attendance for 21 months, three for 15 months, eight will receive rewards for six months, and three others missed one Sunday each. The two remaining members had fairly good attendance. This is presented as a model Sunday School class.

Claes Andrews Mre D. E Foreman Clare Claeses

Death of Michael Moran Jr. in West Side community

Last evening at five thirty o'clock Michael Moran Jr. died at his mother's residence 237 Maple Avenue West Side after a long illness from liver disease. He was 50, born in the city, long employed by the American Bridge company at Ambridge Pa, and leaves a wife and four children. Funeral will be Thursday at nine o'clock from St Augustine Catholic church with burial in Grafton Catholic cemetery. undertaker John A McCabe in charge.

Aily Sentinel Mary Moran Maple Avenue West Side Michael Moran Moran Ambridge American Bridge Company Noree Michael Messrs John Moran Pitteburg Thomas Moran Ambridge, Pa Frank Moran Wheeling James B Edward Mise Jane Moran Chas Lyons Pittsburg Misees Eulalia Augusta Moran William Graham Moran Mr. Moran Father McBiligott John A. McCabe

Cadetship Exam Pass For John Homer Jr

Judge Holt learned his son John Homer Jr has passed the cadetship examination for admission to the U S Naval Academy. The preparatory school in three months prepared him for the rigid test and the class will soon embark on a six month cruise. The family anticipated a home visit before departure, but that may now be prevented.

Holt John Homer, Jr U. S. Naval Academy Homer The Cluss

Fraudulent Raised Bill Passes at Latrobe Street Store

An unknown colored man passed a raised five dollar National Bank note altered to twenty dollars at Antonio Ronoffes fruit store in the Jennings building on Latrobe Street Saturday night. The Italian dealer discovered the fraud when attempting a bank deposit yesterday. Justice Lilly has the bill. police seek the suspect. The bill is a poor alteration likely detectable in daylight.

Antonio Ronoffe Jenninge Latrobe Street Justice Lilly Justice All National Bank

Protest Over Haemp Street Cleanup Sparks Local Outcry

A. S. Jenkins reports that city workers last Saturday scooped months of gutter filth from Haemp Street and spread it across the roadway, forcing residents to retreat indoors as foul odors and stench filled the area. The writer vows to protest the municipal action in columns.

EpiTon Bentinel Haemp Street

Professor Ross Jones Hosts Dinner for Degree Candidates

Prof Roes Jinee head of mechanical engineering at the University hosted a Sunday dinner at the Peabody for bio senior class candidates for degrees. Graduates named include Arthur Hall C A Gibson 8 8 Tuckweiler R T Millan E S Dudley A H Forman. guests included Mr Mrs F Church of East Orange New Jersey and several faculty spouses, with Ethel Jones Louise Dickinson Thomas Heather and John B Grombien among attendees.

Ross Jones Roes Jinee Peabody Arthur Hall C. A. Gibson Tuckweiler R. T. Millan Dudley A. H. Forman F. Church East Orange N. J E. F. Church, Jr W. E Jhckinson R. A. West Mies Ethel Jones Mise Louise Dickinson Thos. Heather John B. Grombien I’oat

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C. P. Sinsel Scilorf Club Main ST M. E R. W. Hilkey J. Lee Evane Mies Agnes Finch N. F. Kendall Leona Delaney Church Coir God Mies Christina Finch Harry Harry Hickle Mies Lyda Legnard Juia Hardy Bira Mises Charlotte Marple Mises Z Congressional Fitness Mantiva Agnes Picton Ken Garden Ave Oe Goeets Mia Ear Mise Daisy Jenkine Kingwoo T Mies Maude Wotring DR. Fahrney DR. Paugh Bell Michael Moran, JR Jon B. F. Bailey Chancery Nets Public Dmce Ibanias Bank W.va Pittsburg Dental College Department OF Western University of Pennsylvania Friesell D.D.S Penn Ave Grafton Marble J. Willhide Pro’pr Desler Artis A. S. Jenkins U. S John J. Stump & CO Cumberland, MD Tatus ANSUR
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