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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1906
Page
5
An old advertisement promotes Aunt Dinah’s Old Virginia Herb Tea and Hamlin’s Cough Balsam for lung relief, with a Liver Pills product from an unnamed drug and chemical company, listing Ward street and Se. locations for sale.
The Wheeling Telegraph lauds John Mitchell national president of the Mine Workers union for guiding a peace driven convention at Scranton. It credits Mitchell's restraint and diplomacy amid earlier accusations of crime, praising his leadership and the unity of his staff in averting catastrophe while steering a difficult, three year strike era toward a hopeful outcome.
An old advertisement describes Chamberlain's 8. Ar BOOD AE for nursing mothers. It advises wiping with a soft cloth before nursing and notes many trained nurses use a thin salve. The price is 25 cents per box and it is sold by all medicine dealers.
The writer questions the city’s financial condition and errors in treasury reports. Discrepancies appear between balances in the General Fund and general fund accounts, with figures like $15,280.51 and $13,100.40 noted, and a missing amount around $2,180. A prior report cited $6,223 balance, while funds from a 30 cent levy were misaccounted, leaving only $5,070.02.
A paraphrased column shows leaders debating Gussie Bolden's editorial role and mockingly praising opponents. It notes prosecutions under the Elkins antitrust act, calls for further legislation, and cites an Inquisitive correspondent seeking clarity on the city treasury's finances amid murky statements and public doubt.
The Morgantown Chronicle reports fuller facts about the Preston county murder of James Blaney in Robr. Noah Cress, in jail at Kingwood, claims self defense after firing in a blacksmith shop. Neighbors cite heavy whiskey drinking and threats from Cress in the days before the shooting.
Washington May 7 Virginia seeks a U S Supreme Court ruling to make West Virginia share in the debt of the old Dominion incurred before the Civil War. Attorney General William A Anderson notes the total involved is about 12 million with interest. Virginia says West Virginia benefited from the expenditure and should pay its share as the case goes to autumn session.
Mr Charles Beach his wife and son from Esculapia Springs Ky visit old friends and their girlhood hometown Gratton Mrs Beach daughter of late Henry OLeary a prominent citizen of Gratton. They are enjoying a brief stay in the growing city and revisiting familiar places and acquaintances.
J H Allender declares his intention to run for County Commissioner of Taylor County as a Republican nominee subject to approval at the party convention on Tuesday May 22, 1906. He asks for party support and signs respectfully.
Reports from across the county describe extensive frost and cold, ruining small fruit crops for the season. Cherries and grapes frozen hard, apples, plums, pears badly damaged, tomatoes covered and frozen, with gardens harmed and widespread unfavorable conditions along the Ohio River region.
A May Day report notes labor unrest worldwide and examines wages and union recognition. A National Bureau of Labor bulletin compares hourly wages in 12 trades across the United States Great Britain and Germany from 1890 to 1903, highlighting wages in decimals of a dollar for one hour.
Altoona Pa May 7 A freight wreck near Ignion Furnace Pa blocked all tracks after an air hose burst. Two trains met head on east of Clover Creek Junction due to a orders misunderstanding. Ten people killed, about 20 injured, many pinned under wreckage. list of the dead includes postal clerks and a traveling salesman among others.
Mansey of 3322 Clinton St Mion suffered twenty years of sciatica pain and rheumatism until a single application of Pain Balm liniment provided relief. The ad claims a permanent cure with less than one bottle and urges readers to try the 95 cent bottle through local druggists.
A comparison of the city finance committee reports from 1904 and 1905 shows notable changes. The 1905 65 cent levy tax receipts rise from 18 474 23 to 14 447 90, the dog tax increases from 179 00 to 212 00, and mayoral receipts fall from 600 85 to 148 50. Questions arise about uniform payments, crime fees, and scales revenue. Railroad taxes rise from 2 584 63 to 3 012 17, while other items show inconsistencies in the reports.
Auction style notice offers farms of various sizes with flexible terms. Advertises educational facilities and prime locations. invites readers to request a farm bulletin detailing bargains and specifics. Includes vague claims of available options and personal assurances.
Cumberland Md May 7 Miss Elizabeth H Davie niece of ex Senator H G Davie and of Congressman Thomne B Davie will wed John K Bessy May 10 at St Thomne Episcopal New York. Katherine Cikine of Washington maid of honor. bridemaids include Katharine Berry and Kathleen Sheridan. ushers J Wooster Syme and others. Bride is daughter of the late William R Davie and resides with Mrs Fairfax Landetreet in Baltimore.
A Grafton inventor, Mr. Cather, receives a patent for a ceiling mounted smoke hood. The device, made of white or opalescent material, attaches to the ceiling, allows smoke and soot to pass to the outdoors, and aims to solve ceiling accumulation. Plumbers endorse it and orders from residences and businesses are already in place.
Bernard I McDaniel son of W W and Jane McDaniel died May 21 at age 21 years 20 days after a long rheumatic illness. Service held at home and church with Rev Hart, burial in Knotteville cemetery. He joined U B church three years ago and was praised for faith and good works. Sympathy expressed for the bereaved family noting the death of Harry in 1902.
In a Democratic paper the Charleston Gazette purchase is said to back Hon. John McGraw as the Democratic senator from West Virginia, while Hon. W Chilton is noted as less established as a party leader. The piece asserts McGraw has long been the recognized party leader and Chilton need not trouble himself.
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