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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
1
At a public sale before Justice Lilly's office a trunk owned by Antonio Precillo was knocked down to Jos. O. Hanway. A bystander warned against forcing it open, revealing four sticks of dynamite that could have killed many. Caution averted disaster as lid was opened carefully.
Washington report notes United States Senator Redfield Proctor of Vermont died at Champlain apartments after a week of illness described as grip with pleurisy and pneumonia complications. He was 77. his son Governor Fletcher Proctor of Vermont was at his bedside. His body will be taken to Proctorville, Vermont. Also reported is James B. Moran injuring his leg at the B&O King shops and Lent services at St. Augustine's Catholic church led by Rev. Father McElliott with catechetical instruction and benediction on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Shinston mayor L J Rowland died at 2 am Wednesday from typhoid fever at age 64. A prominent local planner, he was in his second term. His wife Mrs Rowand is critically ill with fever. Survived by daughters Lora and Hazel. Funeral today at 1:20 from Baptist church with Masonic lodge in charge. interment in I O O F cemetery.
Rev Father John McElligott, pastor of St Augustine's Church, has purchased 11 acres in Blueville east of Graf ton for a Catholic cemetery. The land will be graded and platted, with driveways and a large tent for inclement or hot weather funerals. The old cemetery on the hills is full. the new site is near Graf ton and owned by W S Bishop.
A blaze in a brick two story school in North Collinwood, Cleveland, traps 160 to 170 pupils aged six to fifteen as doors fail and panic ensues. Teachers heroically marshal students but most perish at the front doors, while a rear exit and fire escape offer limited relief. The morgue holds 165 bodies with 57 unidentified. officials convene an inquest as missing children are feared.
The Empty Stocking Club will stage a two day fair and festival in Brinkman hall on Friday evening March 20 and all day Saturday March 21 to raise funds for the Hast End chapel. Events include a large supper table ice cream and cake table a fancy work table Easter novelties an apron table and a Japanese table with children in native costume plus a decorative miniature fish pond to enhance the hall. The club urges support as a charitable effort for needy city children.
A supply source reports Harrison County will see many new oil and gas wells in early summer. Hope Natural Gas Company and Philadelphia Gas Company lead locations with South Penn also active. Hundreds of leases from ten years ago may expire as landowners seek higher rentals. annual rents rise from 100-250 to 300-400 dollars. Companies may drill more than ever before rather than surrender leases.
Vincent's Musical Combination returns to Brinkman Opera House Tuesday evening with a retooled program. The ensemble has rehearsed since February 20 and promises a stronger show, with several pieces repeated by request but a wholly new lineup overall.
Washington reports a sweeping government move against West Virginia mine owners for peonage and alien contract labor law violations. British subject John Hawkins says men were lured to Scarboro and held in bondage, with 19 companions in virtual slavery. He provided letters requesting release and details of forced mine work and harsh conditions. Also cited is a big powder scandal involving a government plant with padding costs to mask production expenses raising price per pound from 45 to 67 cents.
Hon. A. Beherr Scherr arrived in town this afternoon and spent hours meeting friends and gauging support in Taylor. He stated confidence in securing the nomination and planned an evening departure to travel upriver and visit Barbour and nearby counties to boost his campaign.
Baltimore and Ohio officials General Superintendent F C Bachelder Division Superintendent A B Williams and Division Engineer W C Barrett visited Belington this morning to review railroad affairs returning to Grafton this evening. W C T U exchange set for Saturday afternoon at Mrs Houghs Ice Cream Parlor West Basin of the bridge in West Grafton featuring homemade bread pies and cakes. An apprentice named R C Stolver was injured this morning by getting caught in a door at work.
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