Grafton Eyes Heinz Plant After Pittsburgh Talks
A Grafton committee led by Chan R. Durbin returned from Pittsburgh where they met Heinz pickle executives about locating a new gines plant in West Virginia. They secured favorable gas rates and inked preliminary talks for a streetcar line pending city franchise approval by mid month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Chan. R. Durbin
John Homer
Hall
A. Warder
L. L. Loar
Pittsburg
Grafton
West Virginia
Tim
Fairmont & Grafton Gas Company
Heinz
Durbin
Graton
Darbin
Great Improvement At W C Byers Store On Main Street
The W C Byers store on Main Street near the opera house showcases a major upgrade with a pew metal ceiling new lighting replacing natural gas with electric lights and frosted globes creating a subdued glow. The shop’s interiors reflect a year of improvements alongside a larger up to date stock and a shift to sole ownership by Mr Byers after Mr Davis' death.
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W.C Byer
Main Street
Opera House
Byers
Davis and Byers
Davis
Former Grafton Lady Married in Washington Ceremony
Mr and Mrs W T Hooke and their son returned from Washington D C after Grace Brew former Grafton resident wed L Graham a prominent National Capitol businessman at St Matthews Church The Rev Father Lee conducted the ceremony A wedding supper followed at the bride's mother's home Mrs Katherine Brew The couple then traveled to eastern cities for a short honeymoon The Sentinel extends warm congratulations to the newlyweds and their families
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W. T. Hooke
Washington, D. C
Tady
Grace Brew
Grafton
L. Graham
National Capitol
St Matthewe’ Church
Father Lee
Katherine Brew
Sire
Graham
Taxes Due June Delinquent List Warns of Interest
A sheriff notice states that real estate taxes for the year 1905 not paid by the first Monday in June 1906 will be placed on the delinquent list. Delinquent taxes incur 10 percent interest per annum from January 1906 until paid. Signed by AE N Means, Sheriff, Taylor County.
Gath Snaving Parlora Private Shampooing Service
An advertisement touts firate class workmen sent to private residences for ladies' shampooing. It claims beat sterilined tools and first class workmen, with Guth Shops on Latrobe Street promoting superior service in the town.
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Avery
Latrobe Street
Four room house in South Grafton for sale
For Sale or Rent a four room house in South Grafton on a large lot. House recently papered and painted inside with gas and city water. Sell cheap for cash. Apply to 109 W Washington St Grafton Wyles 38. The Bridal Oboms in the May Music Festival at Brinkman opera house Friday May 4. Prof Vincent presents Get Hokete and more. Reserved seats now.
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South Grafton
Washington St
Grafton
Brinkman Opéra
Atten
Prof
Vincent
Hokete
Teachers Off Her Vacation In Grafton
Teachers in Grafton depart for summer breaks with Supt Gorby preparing to break up housekeeping in First ward and travel to Ohio Chautauqua New York and other towns. Several plan lengthy summers away attending schools and lecturing, as Morgantown and Fairmont visits are noted. Families bid farewell with good wishes for a delightful and beneficial summer.
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Gorby
Ohio
Chautauqua
New York
School of Nethode
Mom. Brooks
Cyrus
Misa Abbott
Fairmont
Mise Clapham
Martinsburg
Zina Alien
Lator
Morgantown
Actioo
Bradford Company Changes Hands In Grafton
Bradford company, a leading Grafton produce firm, changes ownership as Thomas Bradford retires and sells his stake to Claude B. Bailey. Bailey and B. R. Bradford will run the business, Bailey resigning as mail clerk to focus on expanding trade between Grafton, Wheeling, and surrounding towns. Bradford will push travel trade, Bailey to build home trade.
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Bradford Company
Grafton
Thomas' Bradford
Claude B. Bailey
Wheeling
Bailey
B.R Bradford
Bradford
Seeveral
Weather note with unclear details and names
Partly cloudy forecast with colder conditions in the western area on Friday. The text references a pump factory, cards, and a request for services or construction, mentioning Anna Soles and Clark, but details are unreadable and garbled.
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Cali
Fenoa
Anna Soles
Clark
May Music Festival combines Womans Club and Vincent's Orchestra
Friday evening at Brinkman’s Opera House features a joint recital by the city’s oldest musical groups the Womans Club and Vincent’s Orchestra with special pieces in Chinese Dutch and Italian styles. Reserved seats are selling fast with tickets available at Brinkman’s store or through club and orchestra members.
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Womans’ Music Club
Vincent's Orchestra
Lready
Vincent Kimseif
Womans’ Club
IL ‘Trovatore
Grafton
Brinkman’s
Briniman's
Gold Medal Contest Held Last Evening at Brinkman Hall
The closing program of the city public schools featured a Gold Medal contest among High School literary societies at Brinkman Opera House. Edna Grinnan and Emma Coffman vied for recitation. Bertha Newton and Raymond Kenney contested oration and debate. Nellie White and Enola Wagner presented essays. Judges awarded Coffman a gold medal for recitation, Kenney a prize for declamation, Wagner for essay, and Kimmel for debate. The audience enjoyed the performances as Superintendent Gorby commended the effort and the Vincent Orchestra provided selections.
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Brinkman Opera House
Gorby
Edna Grinnan
Emma Coffman
Mise Grinnan
Misa Bertha Newton
Republic
Misa Bertha
Raymond Kenney
Mieses Nellie B White
Enola Wagner
Misa White
Mise White
Prac
Wagner
Debsle
United ‘States
Messre
Clyde Harrison Kimmel
Rose Bradapaw Johnson
Vincent
Grafton
Ciusees
Mise Coffman
Misa Enola Wagner
Clyde Kimmel
United Cash Stores Co Buys Grafton Store
A firm named United Cash Stores Co with Clarksburg offices has bought J M Baylor Painter Grocery at 21 West Main, Painter building, and already operates it with W N Wiiking as manager. It aims to run 100 stores statewide on a cash basis at low profit. The Grafton store becomes the twenty fourth under the company.
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United Cash Stores Co
Clarksburg
J. M. Baylor
Painter Grocery
Weat Main Street
Painter Building
W.N. Wiiking
Grafton
Peng
Operation Performed on Master Lewin Queen
Master Lewin Queen, who recently underwent appendectomy at Cook Hospital, suffered a relapse and needed another surgical operation. He lies in a critical condition, with physicians reporting little hope for prolonging life. His family and friends remain hopeful, and Rev. L. Queen remains at the bedside as a revival program begins.
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Lewin Queen
Cook Hospital
L. Queen
Clonral
Miss Abbott Retains Primary Post in Grafton Schools
Long serving West Virginia teacher Mina Abbott marks 28 years at Central School in Grafton. The Board of Education reappoints her for a 29th year in charge of the primary department, praised for her dedication to children and her skill in shaping young minds. Abbott plans a vacation visit to Fairmont before returning to teach.
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Amanda
West Virginia
Grafton
Board of Education
Abbott
Central School
Aboott
Miss Abbott
Hugh
Mise Abbott
Mina Abbott
Dad
Fairmont
Fries
Geetton
Lang
Yue
John S Murdock Dead at Kingwood
Obituary notes the death of Squire John S Murdock at his Kingwood Preston County home aged ninety six. A longtime resident and Methodist church member he held county offices with honor. Survivors include sons James E Murdock Hughey Murdock Frank C Sturdock and Charles Thomas Murdock. Funeral service at Kingwood Methodist Church followed by interment.
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Murdock
Methodist Church
James E. Murdock
Hughey Murdock
Kingwood
Frank C. Sturdock
Kingwood National Bank
Chas, S
Thomas Murdock
Ien Wa
Ohio
Union leadership clashes over coal strike influence in Fairmont
Fragmented dispatch recalls John Mitchell’s brief 1897 Fairmont posting amid the anthracite strike turmoil. Report notes factions oppose backing him, while miners seek clear weekly pay implications and foreign workers weigh return visits to former homes as union dynamics unfold.
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Fairmont
W. Va
John Mitchell
Par
Mitchell
Mine Workers Organization
Tamaqua
Uoom
Hom
Beng
Knights of Columbus State Meeting Heirs Grafton Next
The Knights of Columbus held a state meeting attended by twenty two delegates from eleven lodges plus state officers. Grafton was chosen for the next annual convention on May 7 1907. State officers elected include State Deputy J J O Kane Wheeling and State Secretary J J Meister Wheeling among others. delegates Dr Charles By Wingerter and J J O Kang from Wheeling attended with others returning home rested from the event.
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Knights of Columbus
Piedmont
Grafton
J J. O'Kane
Wheeling
J.J. Meister
Harry Walker
T.C. Coleman
Jac, McGahan
Thdy
J. Gallaher
Supreme Lodge
New Haven
Connecticus
Charige
Wingerter
J. J. O'Kang
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Committee
Heina Grase
Sheriff Taylor Co
Daily Weather Report
John S. Murdock
Froquoia Victims Lane
Chicago
Froquoia Theater
Jersey City
Exchange
Metropolitan Theater Company
UNION
Latrobe
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