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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1910
Page
5
In a call to unity, the Board of Trade urges public spirit and cooperation from every citizen to boost Grafton toward greater prosperity. The campaign seeks not personal gain but a thriving town to live in and do business within West Virginia. What are you doing to aid the effort?
In Morgantown on June 28 the affidavit of Colonel Joseph H. McDermott's campaign showed expenditures of 1059 dollars for securing the Republican nomination in the Eleventh district. The total votes cast in Monongalia were about 1426 with spending averaging roughly 75 cents per vote, prompting discussion on eligibility under the act.
Washington dispatch quotes Representative Sturgiss praising Congress for advancing the administration's measures with unity. He says Republican support for Taft’s program has boosted party morale, noting broad agreement on key legislation and strong backing for renomination efforts.
Mr Sturgiss reports a low cost re nomination campaign with solid delegate support and broad district unity despite post office appointment criticisms. He notes no major discontent beyond routine criticisms and outlines his view on Virginia statue placement and a pooling trust arrangement involving Huntley family assets and minor children with detailed income provisions.
Gratton Lodge No. 15 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons held a regular meeting in the Masonic Temple last evening with two candidates raised to Master Masons. About 50 members attended the ceremonies and an elaborate banquet followed, tables led by Clarence L. Poe, decorated with ferns.
Spokane, Wash June 28 William Huntley millionaire banker and wheat rancher and wife Emma V Langford reach an unusual settlement over community property after her Spokane county superior court divorce filing. Huntley to manage Huntley Investment Company for 20 years at up to 3000 yearly, capital 1.2 million, with 100000 shares issued to each party and their ten children. First trustees are William Huntley, Jesse B Huntley and Edwin T. Coman president.
Daily Sentinel reports Leopold Mambourg Jr. received a 24 passenger motor boat for Tygart Valley river service to Grafton Park. Planned summer operation with convenient hours and printed tickets. Boat to run on schedule by July 4 with a West Side landing prepared.
Thr E J Hoover relief agent for the Baltimore and Ohio railroad company was discharged from City Hospital today after weeks of typhoid fever. He drove about town for the first time since his illness and plans to return to Randolph county soon to recuperate at his old home.
A historical overview traces the formation of the Union of South Africa from separate colonies to a unified nation. Details cover the 1908-1909 constitutional negotiations, the royal assent, government structure, provincial representation, and projected presences. Economic data from 1907 highlight imports and exports across Cape Colony Natal Orange Free State and Transvaal.
Mrs Pred T Dubois wife of Idaho senator captivated Denver's fourteenth annual congress of Parent Teachers by declaring the man of America not the worn. The real homemaker who pays the rent buys provisions and meets mother and child needs is the father and husband.
An Italian man arrested in the East End on trespassing charges was arraigned before Mayor Love. Identified as “John Dago” for warrant purposes, he was held for the grand jury by Justice Jenkins after being linked to threats against Boss McGoogin of Lima & Company and a revolver incident at Mrs. Drennen’s home.
Forty five million eggs have been shipped into Newark to be held in cold storage by warehousemen. Eggs mainly from Indiana Michigan and Ohio were bought at 23 1 2 to 24 cents a dozen plus cover costs. If retail price reaches 45 cents next winter a profit of 19 cents a dozen could total over 700000 dollars.
A sixteen year old boy, likely Nicholson, was crushed to death between two moving engines at the B and O roundhouse in Fairmont at 10 pm. Employed as a tool boy, he lingered on engine steps while No. 1232 pulled away and was ground between 1232 and 1813. The tracks run close, preventing bystanders from intervening.
County Engineer I. S. Thomas settles on a newly acquired farm near Trapp Spring. He builds a fine residence in what is described as one of the county’s most desirable locations and remains a driving force for good roads.
June 28 New York reports German syndicate operating the Zeppelin Deutschland to ferry passengers between Friedrichshafen and Düsseldorf may extend to America. Possible New York to Boston service requires US ruling on airship status and inland waterways. With import duties around 60 percent, a Zeppeline ship could cost about 1,000,000 dollars delivered here.
Ed Moran and his young son Joseph were taken to Baltimore Sunday night where the boy was admitted to a hospital for a tonsil removal surgery. The procedure aims to relieve ongoing trouble from enlarged tonsils.
David Danielson, 20, fell 172 feet from the Morrison theatre roof on June 17 in Spokane. He landed in a wheelbarrow, rose uninjured, and walked to Dr. Titus’s office before dining with his sister. He reports a gash over his left eye as the only injury and describes the flight as a vivid sensation.
Mrs Delia Vernon came home from Baltimore after an operation at Johns Hopkins Hospital. She is in good health as she returns, accompanied by her son A D Vernon and daughter Miss Emma who had been visiting in Baltimore.
Fragmentary notes recount Mrs. James B. Moras returning from Elkins to sing at a celebration. Mentions a young priest, a battlefield Beverley, and a melody related detail. Details are garbled with missing context and unclear dates or exact events.
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