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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1906

Page

2

Business Picking Up in San Francisco

San Francisco May 3 Conditions gradually brighten as downtown wrecks are cleared and rebuilding speeds up. Retail trades resume quickly with 40 open Dutchers 29 restaurants 22 bakeries 22 fruit stands 71 houses of worship 15 refreshment parlors 63 groceries 71 misc establishments. City workers near 2,000 carpenters plus Union Iron Works employing 2,300 with aim to reach 4,000. Government officials discuss a municipal bond issue up to 20 million dollars backed by the United States to rebuild burned districts and modernize the city. Chief Dinan vows to force able-bodied men to work or leave the city, while relief aid prompts debates on welfare and potential vagrancy arrests.

San Francisco George Wittman Union Iron Works California Milwaukee South Dakota City of Pueblo Colum Steamship Company Greely James D. Phelan Edward Devine Schmitz United States Dinan Dinah

Beware of Ointments for Vatarh That Contain Mercury

Mercury containing ointments warned against as dangerous for sense of smell and the whole system. Advised medical supervision for Catarrh Care manufactured by Cheney Co Toledo Ohio, taken internally. Testimonials offered, price 75 cents per bottle. Also note sale of Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Ag.merury Ey &Co Toledo Ohio F. J. Cheney & Co All Draggie's Hall

Pineoles from pine forest roots offered for remedies

The gums and reeins derived from pine trees are touted as beneficial for backache kidney and bladder issues. Pineoles, a new medicine, uses pine-derived ingredients and is sold by W. J. Jackson & Bro at 412m location.

W. J. Jackson & Bro

W. T. Wena seeks Taylor County commissioner nomination

Taylor county voters are asked to support W. T. Wena in the Republican primary for the county commissioner from Court House district. He pledges service for the people of Taylor county if nominated and elected. The notice is dated May 2, 1906 from Grafton West Virginia. Pine tiles remedy advertisement follows, touting backache relief with natural ingredients and no sugar or alcohol, sold by W. J. Jackson & Bro.

Taylor County Court House Taylor—county W.va W. T. Wena Grafton W. V

For Sale Ten Thousand Cabbage and Tomato Plants

For Sale ten thousand Early Cabbage plants and ten thousand Tomato plants. Plants are acclimated and ready to transplant, said to be very sturdy. Jenkins & Co offer a carload of buggies, wagons, and curries arriving. stock moving fast. Call soon before stock is picked over. Ganyes Aucriox Co.

Ganyes Aucriox Co

Dog Tax Notice for Dove Owners

City directs all dog owners to pay the dog tax by May 10, 1906. Any dog found on streets or running at large wearing the 1906 tag after that date will be killed by police. Pay the tax to the City treasurer in the Jarrett Building. Mayor W. McCune.

Brinkman Opera House Womans’ Club Vincent LA Trovatore Jarrett Dso W. McCune

Grafton Seeks State Guard Company Aide at Court House

A community push to form a State Guard unit at Grafton gathers momentum with over thirty signaling intent. A meeting at the Court House on Saturday evening May 5 at eight aims to recruit local and out of town young men, discuss organization, and possibly secure an outside commissioned officer for early formation ahead of the annual encampment at Elkins.

State Guard Jon Court House Grafton Elkins

Japanese Endurance Attributed To Digestive Care

The article lauds Japanse strength in war and notes women and men are healthy. It credits childhood digestive care for endurance and promotes Mi-o-na stomach remedy from Grafton Drug, offering a money back guarantee with each 50 cent package. Users reportedly digest any food without worry.

Japan Grafton Grafton Drug Chemical Grafton Drug & Chemical Co

Veterinary Surgeon Offers Services in Grafton Vicinity

Mibert Jones, veterinary surgeon, offers care for horses and other animals in Grafton and nearby areas. He treats all ailments, with prompt response from Ward's Livery office. Both phones available.

Mibert Jones Rain Grafton Ward

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