Rural life in peril spurs Southern conference on farm uplift
A 1913 Grafton Sentinel summary notes a West Virginia survey showing rural populations declining while industrial counties grow. It reports a Richmond conference in April 1913 on farm improvement, cooperative marketing, rural schools, and country church needs, with plans for broad Southern participation and line-wide travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Regents
West Virginia
Richamond
Ptan
Extra Session of Congress Likely Prolonged
Washington March reports from Democrats indicate the extra session may stretch into autumn as President Wilson may push currency and tariff matters first while considering other urgent legislation. Speaker Clark suggests tariff action first could enable a mid year adjournment, with debate over income tax and collection methods central to the agenda.
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Washington
D.C
Congress
Wilion
Leater Underwood
Toc
Botlie
Clark
House Ways and Means Committee
Newly Elected School Board Members Sworn In
The Board of Education sworn in Dr F Suddarth C W Steel and W A Beavers after the last election. They will not assume duties until the first Monday in May when the board meets to elect a City Superintendent and secretary for the ensuing year.
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Board of Education
Suddarth C. W. Steel
W. A. Beavers
Ted
Watkins
Governor Hatfield Unable to Attend Lodge Opening
The Grafton Lodge of Elke reports Governor Hatfield sent a telegram regretting his inability to attend the opening of the new lodge home. He had been invited and planned to be present, but press of business prevented his attendance.
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Grafton
Elke
Hatfield
Order
Four youths arrested after break in at shop
GIN officers reported entering the shop after the window was smashed. The four boys, frightened by a passerby, fled across the street toward the riding place of the officers. The quartet were arrested, jailed for the night, and appeared before Mayor Stolz enfels today. Two of them remained in custody.
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Stolz Enfels
Field and Garden Seeds in West Virginia Catalog
Local seed dealer promotes a wide range of field and garden seeds with low prices. Lists beans corn peas and tubers by type and price, with discounts for farmers in large quantities and several potato and onion set options.
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West Virginia
Flower seeds and bulbs price list from a catalog
Flower seeds and bulbs are advertised with prices for flowering sweet peas at 10 cents per ounce, tall and dwarf nasturtium at 5 cents per ounce, Double Pearl Tube Rose at 20 cents per dozen, Fine Mixed Gladiolus at 25 cents per dozen, and Caladium or Elephant Ear bulbs in small 5 cents each medium 10 cents each and large 15 cents each.
Trial verdict sets fines for three youths
Plead guilty by one boy and two not guilty. One claimed alibi time. another said they only went to grab gum, denying theft. Mayor fined each ten dollars plus costs and 30 days in jail. Rumor links them to recent city robberies. ANNOUNCEMENT Ice service will be provided this summer by Tygart Valley Brewing Co with normal quality and price.
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Tygart Valley Brewing Company
Tygart Valley Brewing Co
Elopement Spurts Claimed Missing Wife Saga
Charleston report states George A. Deane editor of the Logan Banner announced his wife’s disappearance and suspected elopement with another man. The tale traces her to Huntington then Paint Creek before returning to Charleston. she refused to join him amid the spree. A business note follows about new picture mouldings at 204 W. Loar & Co.
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Logan Banner
Charleston
George A. Deane
Huntington
Paint Creek
Crow Attacks Nest as Cobra Falls to Ground
A crow fights a cobra that nests in a tree top. The crow drives the snake down from 40 feet, harrying it along branches. After a 16 minute pursuit the cobra dies, with the bird pecking until the end. Also a note about a new first class studio opening April 1 in the Whitescarver building by E DEMOSS.
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Ceylon
Whitescarver
Real estate profits offered in Grafton area listings
Thousands of dollars in Grafton real estate profits are advertised with multiple property opportunities. Listings include lots on Yates and Knotts avenues, West Washington Street, Main Street, Walnut Street, and near the depot, with prices ranging from $260 to $4,260. Also offered are a farm with 80 acres, a 9 room brick dwelling, and a double house with steady rents. most deals feature small down payments or monthly terms.
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Grafton Real Estate
Main St
Webster
Washington Bt
Walnut Street
Bath
New Station
W. Wilford Street
Roux
Washington St
McGraw Ave
Yates Ave
McGraw Avenue
Creedmore
J. C. Orrick, Son & Co
Whalesale
Willard Hotel
Trouser Crease That Stays
The London correspondent details a method to fix a permanent crease in trousers. Trousers are first pressed flat, then the crease edge is stitched to remain perfectly straight down the front. The technique claims to reduce knee creasing and maintain a sharp line.
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London
Crockett Extradited to West Virginia for 192? Murder
James Crockett, once sentenced to life for Mollie Crabtret's death in Bluefield, was recaptured in Dallas and brought back by Sheriff W. W. Hamilton. Now 39, he claims jealousy drove the crime and he has regretted it ever since, the matter weighing on his mind.
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Bluefield
James ‘Crockett
Mollie Crabtret
Dallas
Texas
W. W. Hamilton
Crockett
West Virginia
Officers Notified and Man Requested to Surrender
A terse report indicates that officers were notified and requested the man to come in. No further details on location, charges, or outcome are provided in the accessible text.
Women Battle Forest Fire on Belleview Hill Near Westover
Firefighters and eight Westover women armed with rakes hoes and water buckets, aided by three university cadets and several young men, fought a grass blaze on Cox property above the river bridge. Flames threatened nearby houses but were contained. bystanders watched as residents battled the fire without further help.
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Morgantown
Westover
Belleview Hill
Apos
Cox
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Menard H. Howe
Ems
W. Va
Postoffice
H. Holt
W. Holt
Reso
Leo J. Rasche
A Re
Potomac
Mississip
A. P. Bourand
Southern Building
Washington, D
Merchants & Mechanics Saving Bank
The
Grafton Bank
Post Office
Grafton Banking & Trust Co
Taylor County Bank
First National Bank OF
United States Government Depository
Wilson
ELKS
Loar
Poe
Lima
Kentucky
Sugar Corn Adams
Country Gentleman
Mammoth
Late Mammoth
Stowell’s Evergreen
McLeans
Little Gems
Barters Premium Gem
Tall Peas
Laxton
Carters Telephone
Burbank
Rural
Kansas
Carmen No
Ohio
Yellow Jersey
Loar & Poe
W. R. Loar & CO
E, Demoss
Knotts Ave
W. Washington St
Starcher & CO
Rexal
Perine
Bartlett & CO
Maple Avenue
Francis St
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