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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1910

Page

2

Two missing Buffalo girls found in Hoboken car

New York June 25 Marla Mona and Nancia Difulio aged 8 and 18 from Buffalo were found in an empty refrigerator car at Hoboken almost dead after three days without food. They were unconscious while playing in freight yards at Buenta when boys said there were ban ning in the car. The car was locked with a sharp lock and pulled from the empties train as officials searched cars. The girls are under care and will be sent home.

New York Marla Monla Nancia Difulio Buffalo Hoboken Buenta Lackawanna Road

Tenderloin and Hamburger How to Cook for Flavor

Experts from the Agriculture department advise that chopped meat should be treated like tenderloin to seal in juices. Broiling should sear the surface quickly and finish to the family taste with minimal pressure to avoid dense, tasteless balls. Prepare pans to catch juices, and use fat and eggs to prevent dryness, then serve with toast, rice, or gravy as preferred.

Uncle Sam Agriculture Department Florida

Taft's requests to Congress and notables he claimed

President Taft urged Congress to enact a federal incorporation law and reforms across transportation, natural resources, and anti trust policy. He touted statehood moves for Arizona and New Mexico and a postal savings system while backing a court of commerce and tighter Sherman act amendments. He credited progress on two battleships and defended public health and postal law updates. Congress, however, largely ignored or failed to enact many measures, while spending surged to a record high of 1 038 859 693 for the next fiscal year.

Washington Taft Congress Arizona New Mexico Alaska Court of Commerce ArHill Bureau of Public Health

Senator Gare Reveals Bribe Offer Over Oklahoma Lands

Washington reports Senator Gare says he was offered fifty thousand dollars to drop opposition to recognizing Mc Murray contracts for Indian lands sale in Oklahoma. The blind senator disclosed the alleged bribery during the Senate session on Friday.

Washington Gare Senate McMurray Oklahoma

Night riders attack Hampshire peach orchard in Purgatteville

In Hampshire county on June 24 night riders damaged five hundred peach trees at Luther Rogers farm in Purgatteville. Bloodhounds from Moundsville were brought by automobile to pursue suspects. a Reo Rogers vehicle was reportedly involved as the incident unfolded.

Out Hampshire Keyser W. Va Luther Rogers Purgatteville Hampshire County Moundsville Reo Rogers

Pretty Wedding Unites Miss Andrea Mason and Joseph Forthomne

A quiet Saturday ceremony at St. Augustine's Catholic church united Miss Andrea Mason and Mr. Joseph Forthomne in marriage at 11 30 this morning. The bride wore white voile over silk with Irish lace and orange blossoms, accompanied by her sister Miss Blanche Mason as bridesmaid. The groom was joined by attendants including Alphonse Swaim. A reception for about 40 guests followed at the bride’s home before the couple departs for Salem. Gifts were noted as memorable.

Daily Sentinel St. Augustine's Catholic Church Andrea Mason Hector Mason No. 20 East Main Street Joseph Forthomne Salem Father McHiligott Pete Deblinger Mrs. Forthome

Violent Storm Forces Considerable Property Loss

The storm last evening rivaled the violence of last Sunday morning with widespread damage noted in the country. No serious injuries reported, though some significant trees and structures were affected and a number of crops were damaged or stripped.

Visit of Stork Delivers Baby Boy to Gerkin Family

A stork visit this morning brought a baby boy to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gerkin of West Main street. The parents are receiving many congratulatory wishes from friends today on the new arrival.

STORK Frank Gerkin West Main Street

Lynching Bee In Bluefield

BLUEFIELD West Virginia June 25 officers scour the community for Nat Vincell accused of killing his three day old infant at Belfast Mills thirty miles away The infant was found in bed with bruises and a coroner's jury holds the father responsible Lynching sentiment is high in the area

Bluefield W. Va Nat Vincell Belfast Mills Here

First New Jersey case under 1910 immorality law

Frank Rosenthal, a Newark resorter and member of the United States Engineering Corps, is the state's first convict under the 1910 anti living-off-immoral-earnings statute. He was sentenced by Judge Jos A. Davis to seven years for inducing Mary Agnes Faelke of Newburg to elope with him and living off her wages since.

Newark Jos. A. Davis Frank Rosenthal United States Enineering Corps Mary Agnes Faelke Newburg

A Mother's Heroic Act

Reading, Pa. June 25 A double drowning occurred in a quarry hole near the plant of a cement company at Molltown. Mrs John Orre and her four year old daughter lost their lives when the child fell into the water and the mother jumped in to save her. An older daughter also disappeared twice before workers rescued her.

Reading Molltown John Orre

Town Boosters Hear Talks On Attracting Industry

Booster meet features W. W. Wood industrial agent of the B. and O. railroad and Will L. Finch Cincinnati secretary address Grafton residents at the courthouse Tuesday night at 7 o clock. Talks cover how to build a town and how to secure industries. Free admission. Everyone urged to attend.

W.W. Wood B. & O. Railroad and Will L. Finch Industrial Bureau of Cincinnati Grafton Court House O'¢Jock Ragransienes

McQuilkin-Jones Nuptials Novel Fraternity Wedding

A home wedding at 8:30 pm Wednesday united Miss Ethel Belle Jones of Maple Avenue with Dwight Eggleston McQuilkin of Shepherdstown West Virginia amid a Delta Tau Delta Chi Omega tied ceremony. Attendants included Lorena Fries Helen Vance and Clare Clifford with vows led by Rev J W Engle. reception for about 150 guests followed with Delta Tau Delta color scheme and extensive gifts. couple to Roanoke Virginia home after September 15.

Daily Sentinel Ethel Belle Jones Uriah Jones Maple Avenue Dwight Eggleston McQuilkin Shepherdston W. Va J. W. Engle Andrews M. EB C. R. Jones Lorena Fries Berkeley Springs Helen Vance Erie Clare Clifford Clarksburg Delta Tau Delta Rhea Warden Harriet Schroeder Juanita Miller Harry Jones Belington O. C. Jefferys M#Voors Chi Omega McQuilkin Jett Mt. Lake Park Adirondacks Roanoke McQuilkin West Virginia University Grafton High School West Virginia Virginia Harvard University Roanoke, Va E. L. Kregloe Shepherdstown Jefferson County EB. L. Kregloe W. T. McQuillan F. R. McQuillin Florence McQuilkin G. W. Hoffman J. M.rush William Rush Catherine Shepler Scottdale P. Gretchen Warrick Morgantown Helen DeBerry Terra Alta Emily Wilmoth Elkins Clara Dickison Columbus Ohio Waitman Barbe Percy Hinds Fei

Clever Crook Was Sentenced In Three-Year Term

KINGWOOD June 23 Jas Burke alias Jas Lewis a professional cracksman was tried and sentenced to three years at Moundsville for blowing open the safe of Frank Zeller at Ter ri Alta March 24 1908. He robbed only some watches then escaped with glycerine and caused alarm by his skill in jail. He boasted he could pick Yale locks with a toothpick and free a pad lock with his hands. He earlier escaped from this jail in May 1908 tunneling 25 feet.

Kingwood Jas. Burke Jas. Lewis Regerman Moundsville Frank Zeller Terri Alta Burke William Plum Reform School Taylor County

Fairmont Harness Meet Set for July Fourth Week

Fairmont opens a four day harness and running meet from July 4 to July 7 with twelve carloads of top horses and expanded classes. Officials including Benjamin F Yates and Fred Option will preside and start the races as the city showcases a fast track, bolstered by a strong band and improved facilities.

Fairmont Fairmont Fair Association Latonia Benjamin F. . Yates Circleville Rochester Pullic Finl Fengportation Arrangmeenta Clarksby Traction ‘Company

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