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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1908

Page

8

Personal remarks and visits fill Grafton day

Local notes report numerous Charleston Wheeling and Parkersburg visitors in Grafton. H C Miller and A C Campbell from Charleston and J W Myers from Nestorville were seen on business. Edonographs for April arrived at Adelson's Lark Blog. A baby of Mr and Mrs Will Madden improves after illness and community members attend meetings. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup advertised as gentle and effective.

Blaney H. C. Miller Charleston Grafton Br. J. W. Myers Nestorville A. C. Campbell F. L. Henry Wheeling Adelson LARK Main ST J. M. Farmer C. Heffley Will Madden J. M. Litzinger Grafton Leader Oakland Sweet Melody Flour Joe Fucy Weston Empress Glass Co John Hart Clarksburg Empress Glass Yesterdy Webster County James Woondell Addison Mr. Wooddell Webster Springs Col John’ T. McGraw

Local visitors greet Grafton business scene

Elkins resident Nelson and Weston visitors Mr and Mrs Wright were in Grafton on business. Clarksburg’s Crack and Weston’s Hinkle joined local businessmen. Philippi’s Mrs Woods shopped while Mannington’s Alexander conducted affairs. War horse Charles W Wells visited the city. Kingwood stenographer Garfield Chaney returned from ten days away. Pittsburg’s Norman White left for home after visiting relatives. Reybree Brewing agent Pred L Fox checked in for company business. West Side marble cutter James Towles departed for Parkersburg for work.

Adelson Clark Main ST E. D. Nelson Elkins T. Wright Weston Grafton J. M. Crack Clarksburg S. Hinkle Sam V. Woods Philippi George H. Alexander Mannington Charles W. Wells Glovers 'Gap Marion County Democratic War Horse Priend Garfield Chaney

Sensational trial ends with case dismissed

A sensational trial involving alleged misconduct at a house drew a large crowd as witnesses described fights over tins and shady characters entering the premises. Police testimony did not yield incriminating facts against the Ringers, who claimed they harbored others unknowingly. The Nichols girl’s testimony was pending when the Sentinel went to press, and the case was dismissed at its close.

Lkely John Barleycorn Chief Cole Sentinel Tpress Dotson Nichols Evelyn Thaw

Hess ad lists four sweet treats at 10 cents each

A brief Hess advertisement on West Main Street promotes items including Angel food lady fingers minca roons sunshine cakes and home made lemon custard pies priced at 10 cents each. The listing appears to advertise multiple bakery items under the Sweet Melody Flour brand.

Angel Food Lady Fingers Hess West Main Street

Phoenix adjuster settles Burdette fire loss in Cincinnati

Mr. W. H. Clemons of Cincinnati, Phoenix Insurance loss representative, settled the residence fire loss of Attorney A. W. Burdette in five days. The building loss is estimated at 1080 dollars. Clemons, with Barlow & Co., has long settled fire claims smoothly and promptly. Also noted are a local contest tonight at Coliseum and a clock face repaint at the High School building.

W. H. Clemons Cincinnati Phoenix Insurance Company Brooklyn A. W. Burdette Clemons Phoenix Othr Barlow & Co

Counterfeiting Charge Shaped by Federal Hearing

Huntington March 264 Bernie Hoffman was arrested last week at Ham ling on a charge of counterfeiting. He appeared before a United States commissioner who held him to the federal grand jury awaiting action.

Huntington Bernie Hoffman Hamling United States

For Rent Five-room Cottage on Boyd Street

FOR RENT One five room cottage newly papered with water and gas on Boyd St Apply 344 Maple Ave 820-3t.

Boyd St

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Jolliffe’s Store Jolliffe Vincent Vincents E Benson Ey Grafton’s Jollif Frank Garbern A. le Andrews Friendly All Drugeists Wilson Poston Belington Parkersburg Pianey Mays V. J. Mays & Co E. Main Street Farber’s Main St, Grafton Marchall, Mich Coliseum Ripk R. E. Blaney
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