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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
8
Local notices list numerous residents visiting or passing through Grafton including Daisy Dudley, George Gerkin ill, and John Bratt. Arthur Wright Studio promotes portraits with a free print offer for sittings of eight dollars or more in March.
Harry Price watched The Lion and the Mouse at Fairmont last night. S J Walter of Main Street Merchant was in Clarksburg on a business visit. An ice pick assault case at Workman’s saloon led to John McCormick’s arrest. trial postponed due to witness issues. Arthur Wright Studio offers a 1.35 per dozen trade-stimulating folder. Mrs James W Holt hosts the Ladies Aid Society at Christiana Street this afternoon.
The piece notes crozier use from Archibishop Ataldus of Reims who died in 933 and an early Saxon or Norman font in Winchester Cathedral depicting a bishop with a crozier. It also cites Bartholomew, bishop of Exeter (1161–1184), with a rudimentary crozier on his tomb, and remarks that primitive grapes are still trodden barefoot in many Spanish and Italian vineyards.
A brief note observes that Russians likely devote more attention to dance than any other subject. The remark suggests a cultural emphasis on movement and performance within Russian society.
An unsigned editorial critiques middle class daughters educated for appearance and social charm. It argues they are launched into matrimony seeking husbands, portraying a critical view of gender roles and social grooming in contemporary society. The piece reflects period attitudes toward female education and marriage.
Notice to all taxpayers that paying city taxes on or before February 20 exempts from interest penalties. Delinquents are urged to settle promptly as water rents are due and collections are needed. City Collector Okey A. Hefner notes the urgency of funds.
Mr R. 8 Bolyard a Gr ton barber with his brother runs a shop in the First National bank building Latrobe street returned from Kasson Barbour county with a bride Miss Dora Campbell Barbour county home wedding officiated by Rev Federer. Sentin el wishes the pair prosperity and welcomes Mrs Bolyard to Graf ton.
Mrs. Mary Peonpeont of Underwood was arraigned on a charge of selling beer without a government license on the B and O line between Fairmont and Mannington. Testimony from two witnesses supported the charge. Bond set at 200, with 150 cash and a 50 check posted. she was released pending the federal court term at Wheeling.
A compact personal credo from Chesterfield praising making the best of outcomes, avoiding complaints, and never fretting over troubles. The speaker commits to steady effort and equanimity, rejecting public venting or blame.
Has No Trust in Man. When a man says I love you to a woman it’s the fable of the fox and the crow with the cheese. Spined meditation aside, Hess bread store on Main Street offers pastry and lemon custard. Information requested via Box 203.
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