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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1906
Page
9
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Deputy Attorney General urged New York Supreme Court to decide if the Philippines are part of the United States for insurance law purposes. An insurer from Basle seeks to withdraw a $200,000 deposit after ceasing U S operations in the continental U S while continuing business in the islands. State Superintendent Kelsey blocked withdrawal to protect U S policyholders. court ruling would determine if Philippine holders fall under the deposit requirement. The U S Supreme Court previously ruled the Philippines are not a foreign country under some statutes.
Two weddings reported in the East End with Mr Scott Kinney and Miss Hattie Peacock uniting in matrimony at Rev JH Flanagan's Washington street home and Mr Thomas Beall wed to Miss Christiana Gamejager at the bride's East Washington residence. The Kinney pair will reside in Grafton and Beall works for B&O RR. The Sentinel extends congratulations. Also a notice extols Chamberlain's Salve with uses and price.
Washington reports that George F Green and W D Doremus were found not guilty on charges of conspiracy and bribery in postal department frauds. The jury had leaned toward acquittal from the start. Justice Gould warned against demonstrations. Green a former Binghamton mayor and state official. Doremus linked to the Beavers case.
The will of the late Senator Arthur P. Gorman dated 1591 with a 1903 codicil is probated in Baltimore. It leaves farms to son Arthur P. Gorman Jr and creates life trusts for wife and six children, with the silver service for wife and eventual division after her death. An advertisement for Kodol follows.
A Preston County Republican writes to the Wheeling Register arguing the unit rule used to select delegates to the Second District Congressional convention is unfair. He concedes Sturgis will win the county by the primary vote but says a countywide bloc privileges one man. He notes the fight will extend to other counties where opponents fear a direct expression of preference.
Senator Elkins warned that state bankers control prosperity and urged more capital for West Virginia. He said local banks must fund home business and improvements, as outside lenders stay away. Blanche Dunlap from Moundville arrives in Grafton to visit Miss Laura Baker on Grafton Street.
Purporting to treat coughs cords bronchitis consumption the product claims to strengthen weak throats and lungs. It asserts doctors endorse the remedy and urges belief in its efficacy based on certainty and personal validation.
A grand public ball organized by local committees will follow the Fourth of July festivities at Brinkman Hall. Vincente full orchestra and added instruments will perform under careful management with proceeds aiding the city celebration in Grafton. Further notices will appear in coming columns.
Daily Sentinel reports the Republican County Executive Committee met at the Court House with Dr. Warden as chair. They fixed July 21 as the primary election date to choose delegates for the Congressional convention in Keyser, with one delegate per district for each 100 votes or fraction over 50, and set a $100 fee for each nomination candidate. The meeting was harmonious.
Advertises De Mites Nervine with a money back guarantee and free first bottle if it fails to help. Claims broad efficacy for sleeplessness dizziness headaches nervous exhaustion and other ailments. Mentions physician failure and appeals to trust in the medicine and company.
Fairmont West Virginien relays another account of the Curry accident in Boothecreek district. Nathen Curry, a respected resident, was dragged by a buggy after his feet became caught in a wheel as a horse startled. he suffered bruises and a sprained ankle before being taken to his home five miles away by Mr. Jacobs and Mr. Cochran.
A reader accuses a second ward councilman of persecuting police officer Mead Grow and seeks fair play in prosecutions. He references past arrests of Hickey and Kinch, urging that conduct be punished when warranted but not politically motivated.
The Vanton Bridge Company of Cane Ton Ohio won the Preston county project to build a 620 foot four span bridge at the Cheat River Fairfax ferry. It will carry a 100000 pound car and cost 22000 dollars with Kingwood Lumber paying 4000 for ten years use. Completion by November 15 with bidders Penn Bridge Company at 23060 and York Bridge Company at 23000.
The West Virginian notes the Eleventh district convention to be held in the city on Tuesday July 17. Marion Monongalia and Taylor counties hold 48 32 and 22 delegates respectively with a Republican majority of 3375 in 1904. Taylor county backs B F Bailey who is expected to receive the nomination with McDermott in the State Senate, signaling strong standing for the upper house at Charleston.
Grafton reporters note a cold spell and a spate of deaths, led by Squire Thomas B McGrumphy a longtime Fetterman resident and former mayor. The 65 year old ex Union soldier died of heart failure in his bed after nightfall. He leaves four sons Charles John Arthur Arnett and four daughters and a bereaved wife Sarah. Interment is planned at Bluemont cemetery with funeral details to be announced.
W. Shelton, a B and O brakeman on the Grafton and Cumberland division, was injured in the east end yards Saturday evening when his foot slipped from a stirrup and was run over by a wheel. He underwent amputation near the instep at City Hospital with Dr J R Ellis performing the delicate operation. Shelton, about 27, has three years service on the railroad and hails from Preston county.
Masons in Grafton observed St John's Day with a special service at Gratton Lodge No 15 on Main Street Sunday afternoon. Wor shipful Master Boyd Seaman presided as Rev C L Queen of the M P church and Rev H C Howard of the M E church delivered addresses. Mrs O F Schroder and Walter Tibbetts contributed musical selections praised by the audience. Masonry's history and charitable aims were discussed as part of the program.
An 1880s style classified notice offers a one hundred dollar reward for cures of catarrh, endorses J Cheny as trustworthy, and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials. It claims internal action on blood and mucous membranes, with price 75 cents per bottle and availability from Walding Kinnan Marvin and other druggists.
The Morgantown Chronicle notes the first delegate list for Keim is thirteen. Randolph statesman should avoid the 23 skiddoo, Editor Shaw of Preston Leader urged to stay cool amid county hills. Senator Montgomery not a candidate now and will not seek the Preston County delegation. He is described as growing timber with hope of a future Congress seat.
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