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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1901

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Blueville School faces opening delays over seats

Citizens in Blueville allege the Fetterman district Board neglected to seat the completed Blueville sub-district school, forcing a mandamus and court costs of 165 dollars. Dr. E L Love survives a hazardous horse fall near Main Street as street work weakens embankment. Randolph County officials survey possible new courthouse sizes, visiting Fairmont Morgantown Clarksburg Buckhannon, while Grafton hosts pigeon fame and a London journalist studies Denver to Grafton flight. A Breesty Time impresses at the Opera House with W A White as the standout. Tan shoes trend ends as retailers purge the article noted by the Gal lis Polis Journal. The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church plans Taneday events.

Blueville Board of Education Fetterman Circuit Court E. L. Love Addison Walter East Main Street Omer Conrad James A. Bent Dr. H. Yokum Patrick Crickard John W. Godwin I. P. Russell J. L. Wamsley Randolph County Randolph Temple of Justice Fairmont Morgantown Clarksburg Buckhannon Grafton Weston W. al. White Lamb Perhay Mui Ambrosia Merrifield

Inaugural Scenes of McKinley Parade and Address

Washington reports the second McKinley inauguration marked by a grand pageant despite cold rain. Crowds packed Pennsylvania Avenue as veterans led the march, McKinley took the oath, and the inaugural address praised prosperity, Cuba, and the Philippines while warning against war and urging peaceful arbitration.

the Sentinel Washington, D. C Capitol William McKinley United States Washington White House National Capital Pennsylvania Avenue Treasury Court of Honor Willian McKinley McKinley Daniel F. Sickles C.C. Howard Hanna Congressional Committee Cannon Meltne Carr Sion Onfant Plaxa Corbin Supreme Court Fuller Oble Preside Cuba Philippines Republican Congress Sesson Islands Military Institute West Point Saheb Se

West Virginia Cadets Miss Parade Due to Rain

The West Virginia University Cadets attended the inauguration but did not take part in the parade because of rain. Their train arrived home around 7 pm Tuesday and paused before continuing to Morgantown.

West Virginia University Washington Morgantown

Davis Named Collector of Internal Revenue for West Virginia

Senator Thomas E Davis of Grafton Taylor county receives confirmation as Collector of Internal Revenue succeeding Governor White. The nomination drew congratulations from numerous officials and the Parkersburg Journal hails it as a popular, wise appointment reflecting Republican strength in West Virginia.

Thos. &. Davis Internal Revenue Governor White White District of West Virginia Thomas E Davis Grafton Taylor County U. S. Senate Davis Pierre Washington D. C Thos. E. Davis Arnold Scherr Wheeling W. Va Alex R. Casprant Thos E. Davis Republican Party West Virginia Grover Cleveland The State Journal Congress Parkersburg Journal Charleston

Contested Greater Morgantown Charter Faces Court Challenge

On March 6 Morgantown residents from Seneca South Morgantown and Greenmont unite to challenge the state act creating Greater Morgantown arguing lack of knowledge, improper debt liability and population disputes. They seek a restraining order and have engaged Prosecuting Attorney Charles A Goodwin to file a petition.

Morgantown Seneca South Morgantown Greenmont Charles A. Goodwin

Lodge Returns Thanks for George W. White's Service

Col John T McGraw Lodge B of R T expresses public thanks through the Sentinel Columns to George W White for faithfully serving as lodge collector for two years with compensation, noting he was not a member of the organization.

John T. McGraw Lodge Sentinel Geo.w. White

You Are Invited to Grafton Baptist Service

Rev. David Powell of Flowington will preach at Grafton Baptist Church Sunday morning and evening March 10. Following the service a business meeting will be held to consider calling a pastor.

David Powell Flowington Grafton Baptist Church

Mission at St Augustine’s Church Lectures Continue

Weather keeps crowds away but large audiences attend the mission at St Augustine’s church. Missionary priests from the west present lectures on Catholic beliefs and practices, with topics including The terrors of death and the last Judgment Mercy of God and Man’s True Happiness. The Fathers will stay another week and answer questions at the door each evening before lectures starting at 7 29 p.m.

St. Augustine's Church West Father McElligott Christ Mary

Tragic Death Of Brakeman Griffeth In Veiton Train

Relatives mourn Lewis G Griffeth a 20 year old brakeman killed instantly when struck by an engine helper during car shifting at the east end of Kingwood panel His funeral will be at 2 30 pm Friday from his parents home Rev Flanagan officiating Interment in Blooment A benefit event at the Opera House March 21 features Womans Club musical recitations and a talk by Ben W H Fairless from old Virginia.

Lewis G. Griffeth Kingwood Pannel Our City McCabe T. M. Griffith West Kide Opera House Popular Womans Club Grafton W. H. Fairless Old Virginia Sean Slo Miss Hamilton Mrs. Moran Quspicies of Grafton Camp No

Funeral services for Howard J Amos held in Crute M E church

The funeral for Howard J Amos who died from injuries after being struck by an overhead bridge on Washington Street was conducted at a Cruse M E church. The remains were taken to Grafton on train No 55 for interment near that location.

Howard J. Amos West Maryland Washington Street Heender Wey Thu

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