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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1915

Page

8

Modish Clothes As Cause Of Marital Unhappiness

Paul and Virginia, owners of a Milligan Place shop, discuss cutting fashion to art and simplicity. They envision hand painted, line-focused garments, fewer details, and durable colors to curb frivolous trends while promoting suffrage and practical ideals. They debate Greek styles and a future where clothes aid health and endurance.

Paul Paris Ameri America Virginia York Milligan Place Janet Kittredge Chicago Forbes Morgan Ness School of Fine and Applied Parts West Tenth Street Ind Aljeg Pbus Aspasia Milligan Place House

Typhoid Mary Gets New York Treatment Trial

In New York a vaccine project aims to curb Typhoid Mary and several carriers. Dr. Park reports hopes that her germs will be routed with vaccination after two weeks of therapy at North Brother Island. The program includes carriers in institutions and cites Meader’s prior findings of reduced germ traces.

New York May Maloin Board of Health William H. Park City Bacteriological Laboratory North Brother Island Park Meader State Medical Service

Marietta College Tennis Team Triumphs Over Wes Jeyan

Marietta college tennis team defeated Wes Jeyan here on Tuesday in a straight set victory. The Marietta pair White and de fe led the doubles 6-2 6-3 against Flowers and Chapman, while Hall beat Post 6-2 9-0 and White defeated Chapman 6-1 6-2. A heavy wind slowed play and added uncertainty.

Tuckhannon Marietta College Wes Jeyan Marietta All White Flowers Kid Chapman Hall Post Chapman

Fish findings show anglers enjoying modest success

Local anglers recount modest luck this year with hook and line as the closed season begins. Reports note more fish near headwaters of the Tygarts Valley while some gig fishermen face restrictions and disappointment from authorities.

Isaac Walton Tygarts

Civil War's First Battle Tale from West Virginia King Many Years On

A Randolph County West Virginia interview retells the Rich Mountain battle, its leaders, and the King family memory. Michael King recounts arriving from Ireland, serving in the Civil War, and shaping Kingsville, WV. He notes McClellan’s operations, Garnett’s death, and the era’s sparse monuments. The narrative preserves local history and family ties to Union and Confederate eras.

West Virginia Michael King Roundstone County Galway Ireland America Fetterman W. Va Clarksburg West Union Parkersburg Ohio Kentucky Nashville Crocker Crockers Randolph County Kingsley Garnett Staunton and Parkersburgh Hart Titch Mountain Valley Arnolds McClellan Philippi Hillery Roaring Creek Rich Mountain Hart Boys Rosecrans Pegram jUniontate Virginia H. Plagie The Virginis Confedercy Beverly Cumberland Potomac Bull Run Lincoln Baltimore Camden Delia A. Joyce St. Joseph's Church EB. T. Joyce Plank Kingsville Wave Talbots Barbour County Kingeville Garland Pittsburgh Impgsville Thirears Mable Kingsvill Hillery House B. T W. M J. W. King C. B. Armstrong B. J. Fallon Buckhannon W. T. Street Julie J. M. King Kathleen B

Milk Hygiene Tips From Health Director for Clean, Safe Milk

Summer’s approach prompts Philadelphia health official to publish a health bulletin on keeping milk clean and cool at home. Ventilate, refrigerate promptly, keep bottle sealed, scald ref freezer compartments weekly, and wash utensils and bottles thoroughly. Ensure milk bottles return to dealer and avoid contamination from other fluids. Tuberculosis, diphtheria, typhoid can spread via contaminated milk.

Diector Zieg’er Philadelphia Zierler

Stallion Service Offered at Grafton Stables

A heavy bay stallion will stand at the old Roe livery on low vertro ve street in Grafton every Saturday during the season. On other days the stallion is kept at Woodyard place above Grafton Park, Widow Leroy Woodyard.

Old Roe Lowver Trove Street Grafton Old Woodyard Place Grafton Park

Volunteers in American Motor Corps serve with French and British armies

London dispatch notes the American Volunteer Corps led by Richard Norton gains attention as it expands to work with both the Second French Army and British forces. Cars of American make provide mobility on rough fronts, including a unit with a steam bath for wounded, while appeals seek funds to add more such equipment.

London Associated Press Richard Norton British Red Cross Embrandy A. E. Kemp Paris Dziewonski Sanitary Department Second Army

Debostport Voice Criticizes Grand Jury in Bank Wreck

A reader from Debostport condemns the grand jury for failing to act on bank deposit theft at the Grafton Bank. The letter argues law applies unevenly, cites excessive insider gains, and warns against bank abuse. references past grand jury work and a prior indictment of Stowe England for a minor theft.

Grand Grafton Daily Sentinel Gore Juat J Grafton Gratton Bank Grand Lnrg Whale County Stowe England

NYMPHS TO DANCE ON NOUNTAN TOP

Tourists in Colorado may see nude nymphs dancing on a mountain top near Lake Eudora as a new colony forms. Miss Portia Sweet of Chicago arrives to train dancers with Greek system methods while offering barefoot or shod costumes. Early pupils include Miss Charlotte Whedon of New York and Misses Marion and Harriet Grazier of Brookline Massachusetts.

Denver Colorado Lake Eudora Girta New York Chicago San Francisco Massachusetts Portia Sweet Sweet Charlotte’ Whedon Marion Andj Harriet Grazier Brookline Mass

Publication plan for Monthly Crop Report reestablished

A new report titled The Monthly Crop Report will publish in May 1915, resuming size and scope of the former Crop Reporter. It will present tabular crop data with text summaries, aiming for prompt distribution and wider circulation via the Office of the Secretary and Weekly News Letter.

Rial Bureau of Crop Estimates Department of the Weekly News Riter

Organ Recital at Reopened St Pauls Church in Grafton

The St Pauls Episcopal church in Grafton presents an organ recital to open its newly beautified building. Miss Attie Almain of Sistersville will preside, with soloist John Marville and a male quartet featuring Job Jones, M John Rose, W Hartsook, and Bishop. Admission is free with a silver offering. The program includes Guilmarta Third Sonata in minor op 39 with Allegro and Adagio Molto.

Grafton St. Paul's Episcopal Church Misa Attie Almain Sistersville W. Va John Marville Marville Maryland West Virginia Our Job Jones M. John Rose W. Hartsook Mr. Bishop Alex Guilmart

Laurel Kilis Cattle and Musical Selections of the Era

London reports Lord Rothschild draws attention amid banking and Jewish community circles as he nears a new role in politics finance and philanthropy. British cattle breeder Keener in Keyser West Virginia recalls prewar speeches on fisheries and laurel roadside improvements amid pasture inquiries.

London Associated Press Lord Rothseh'd Buckinghamebire Lord Rothachill Keyser W. Va P. B. Raynolds Alleghany Mountains Britain Germain

Unswatted Ties and Mosquitos Brighten Winter Metaphor

A reflective note frames winter as a prelude to a glorious summer, suggesting restraint in discomfort and a future of improved conditions. The piece emphasizes optimism and endurance through metaphorical language about mosquitoes and thawing prospects.

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