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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1900
Page
1
A Taylor County meeting convened to select delegates for the State Delegate Convention, Second Congressional District Convention, and other party assemblies. The event occurred at a hotel with a large turnout and notable enthusiasm from attendees.
In a heated Taylor county gathering the Republican party endorsed Judge John Homer Holt for the Second Congressional District seat. Delegates were instructed to vote as a unit for Holt at the state convention, pledging unity and support to the candidate and the party’s platform.
In a chaotic county scene ahead of the primary election supporters rally for candidates including Will Mallonee for constable while urging party unity. The Republican machine is praised by leaders as unity and readiness strengthen the county and district campaigns.
The article notes effective new French stripe wallpapers in two tone schemes like Myrtle Green Vere Rose Bisque and Silver-Gre grounds. They are highly admired for resembling the most expensive options. Joan N. Tregellas.
City voters last Tuesday delivered strong Republican wins led by Mayor Boyd with a sizable majority. Collector Jolas O. Chennas Weth’ was re elected by a broad margin, and Congressman Kitemiller won Tiger Ward with a large majority. The council will be six Republicans and two Democrats, and the city remained quiet during voting.
In Fairmont a rigid quarantine is enforced to prevent smallpox spread from Taylor County. Critics say past outbreaks were managed within affected families without broad isolation. Residents urged to obtain a health certificate before leaving for Fairmont to avoid countywide risk.
The republican county executive committee met at Chairman B.F. Bailey's office Wednesday morning and selected May 15, 1900, for the primary to choose candidates for all county offices. They fixed April 38th as the proper time for a mass convention to select delegates to the state and senatorial conventions.
For a week Miss Abbie Sinsel, a well known young lady, has been dangerously ill. Dr. Ackerman of Wheeling was consulted early, surgeons considered, but symptoms have abated and hope remains for her recovery.
John N Tregellas offers bathroom wallpaper with a tile like porcelain pattern. Durable and serviceable for washrooms, this wallpaper provides a practical decorative solution for bathrooms and similar spaces.
A Sunday morning blaze at Tyrconnell near Grafton destroyed a large double residence, Burke's store and post office, and Boliver Winters' stable. The fire started in Burke's storeroom and spread to adjacent buildings, with extensive property loss and no local fire-fighting means. Government mail and some assets were saved. Insurance values and exact losses are uncertain.
The Ladies Mid Society of the Mok presents a grand historical reproduction on Luther at the Worms Diet with 125 local participants in XVI century costumes. Notable figures and a monk role by a leading local lawyer promise an elevating performance in a period court scene and religious drama. The article also discusses legality concerns over pasting candidate names on ballots during municipal election, questioning ballot legality and possible contest grounds under Australian ballot law.
The Board of rectors at the State Reform School awarded the contract to W A Wilson and Son of Wheeling for 31068. The building, when completed, will be the largest and finest yet erected for the school. A feature of the new building was printed in these columns weeks ago.
February checks were distributed at the shops on Wednesday. Several workers faced duties and absences while others were transferred or returned to work. Officials, inspectors, and foremen visited, and discussions on pay increases concluded with a plan expected to settle in two weeks without disruption.
J Clair a miner at Lick below Simpson had his run crushed last Tuesday requiring amputation above the elbow. Dr R H Powell of our city performed the operation with assistants Dr Chenoweth and Dr Curry.
A rich fabric backed wall paper in Empire style on Hunter's Green ground with gold lines offers an artistic parlor or sitting room decoration. Named item by Joan N. Tregedlas.
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