Dr Lyman Wyckoff Suicide After Beleaguered Life in West Virginia
The physician once based in Benwood and Harman killed himself in West Virginia after a tumultuous career across Randolph Pendleton Tucker counties and Romulus New York. He left a will denouncing rivals and his wife, confessed long cocaine and morphine use, and expressed heartbreak over his wife’s refusal to return. A hypodermic needle was found and a note dated April 29, 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Eugene Wyckoff
Bentwood
M. W. Va
Benwood
Mannington
Grafton
Randolph
Pendleton
Tucker Counties
Addison
Romudus
N. Y
Judy
Hell
Purgatory
Randolph County
L. EB. Wycherr
Nine High School Graduates Celebrate Grafton Commencement
Nine graduates, five young ladies and four young gentlemen, prepare for commencement at Grafton. Rev C L Queen will deliver the sermon at M P Church Sunday May 13 at 8 pm, Dr P B Reynolds of the Univ will speak Monday May 14 at 8 pm in the school auditorium, with regular exercises Tuesday May 15 at 8 pm. The five girls read essays Friday May 7 at 1 30 pm. Flowers and presents urged to graduates homes. Proceeds from exercises will fund the school library. W J Yates and daughter Jessie, cured after hydrophobia treatment in Baltimore, faced $250 for the bite. Cavenny also bitten seeks treatment costs and time lost. Question raised about a state fund for such cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
C. L. Queen
M. P
P. B. Reynolds
Univ
W. J. Yates
Miss Jessie
Baltimore
Yates
Cavenny
Oil Warehouse and Tank Station Permit Granted in Grafton
At a Monday council meeting the Atlantic Refining Co. received a permit to erect and maintain a warehouse and tank station inside Grafton city limits. A site was obtained from W T Handley on the west side near the crossing. The railroad company agreed to furnish an oil outlet for trade from Grafton and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Refining Co
Pittsburg
W. T. Handley
Peeca
Grafton
Death of Mrs Gamsjager in Blueville
Mrs Theresa Gamsjager died at her home in Blueville last Wednesday from a long illness. She was a native of Germany aged years. She leaves three daughters and two sons. Funeral services were held at the residence on Friday the 4th, Rev Flanagan conducted the service in the Presbyterian church, interment at Bluemont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa Gamsjager
Blueville
Germany
Flanagan
The
Presbyterian
Bluemont
Roach Addresses Taylor County Voters for Sheriff Race
Mr Roach speaks to Republican voters of Taylor County outlining campaign aims and urging support for his sheriff bid. He notes obstacles preventing face to face meetings but emphasizes dedication to duty, public safety, and community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Npt
Saturday's convention vote splits Taylor county Democrats
Col McGraw heads a divided Taylor county Democratic meeting held in the courthouse. Delegates were chosen for state conventions with districts awarded despite few attendees. Reports attack County Commissioner K E Phillips but records show modest pay for 1899 1900 service and Curry Armstrong contest led to extra sessions.
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Col. McGraw
Court House
Messrs. Sommerville
Poe
S. W
McGraw
Kansas City
Taylor County
Flemington
Knottsville
Knottsville Hele
McGraw- Summerville-Poe
McGray
K. E. Phillips
Curry-Armstrong
Phillips
State Bankers Meet Here May 16
State Bankers to Meet Here May 16 with Grafton entertaining delegates next week. Local bankers plan an official welcome as prominent speakers address the gathering at the opera house. Banks will close at noon Thursday for an excursion to Huttonsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Opera House
Huttonsville
Silver Stags Base Ball Club Formed In Piedmont
Ferret reports from Piedmont West Virginia dated May 8 1900 that the Silver Stags Base Ball Club formed this week by top players from three towns seeks a game with their club on May 9 on Piedmont grounds with a return date promised for July 4. Negotiations possible by addressing Lock Box 4 Piedmont WV.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PlepMoxt
W. Va
Ferret
Silver Stags
Piedmont
Encouraging Early Closing Adopted by Lotus Lodge No. 10
Lotus Lodge No 10 AOUW endorsed the early closing movement in sympathy with Grafton merchants. The resolution cites lodge members support and cooperation of other lodges and societies in the effort. A six room house on Latrobe street extension is offered in Grafton West Virginia with contact for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotus Lodge No. 10
Reganty
Grafton
Ite
Latrobe Street
Joux Donerry
W. Va
Largest attendance at Republican conventions in Fairmont
Taylor County voters approved a big turnout as Republican State and Second District conventions met in Fairmont. Gov. Geo. W. Atkinson chaired the session, delegates to the Philadelphia National Convention were chosen by acclaim, and civil service critics were defeated while financial planks backed gold standard policy. The Second District also held its conclave with John D. Rigg and G. W. Black chosen as delegates by acclamation.
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Fairmont
Dawson
Geo. W. Atkinson
W. F. Glas
Monongalia County
Fine Trim
Democratic Party
Fo Curtin
F. H. Blakrat
Gen. G. W
Samuel H. Granam
C. . Whiteshot
Col. J. E. Dana
F. Morr
E. H. Flynn
Rev
C. H. Payne
Republican Party
Committee On
J. J Huptoneaul
Fayette County
Senate
Scott
McKinley
John W. Mason
Muont
Mason
Scond
Philadelphia
Charles F. Teter
Hil
Morgan County
G. W. 2. Black
Jefferson County
Rigg Waa Mile
Blac
Forman
Croas
A. W. Wright
Rev Hopkins accepts pastorate at St Pauls Lutheran Church
The congregation of St Pauls Lutheran Church of this city unanimously called Rev Edwin J Hopkins of Washington DC to their pastorate. He accepted and will assume formal charge around the first of January, possibly conducting a service or two beforehand. Hopkins led the Easter communion and impressed members, church had been pastorless for six months. also notices: rooms for rent and Jota for sale by local firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Edwin J. Hopkins
Washington, D. C
Hopkins
Jane
Silver anniversary of Stolzenfels couple celebrated
The article notes the silver anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stolzenfels observed last Friday evening. The celebration filled a hall with elaborate decorations including flags and red white and blue evergreens. The Meister band from Wheeling provided music for the gala event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stolzensel
Charlie
Brink
Wheeling
Mr. Stolzenfelsem
Change of Officials A Decided Improvement at B and O Shops
A Sentinel representative visited the B and O shops noting improved output, better treatment of workers, wage increases from 25 to 80 cents daily, and many ongoing improvements under General Foreman James F. Prendergast. The piece highlights new shop facilities, increased workloads, and praise for staff while detailing various crew movements and local events surrounding the railroad community in Graf ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sistinen
Stolzenfels
Weisgerber
Skyrinx1
James F. Prendergast
Patrick Jayden
Prendergast
B. & O. Company
Thaddeus Bell, Sr
Charles Hern
James M. Kind
Thos. H. Cather
W. Silvas
Jand PD
C Brandenburg
Grafton
Tte
Sentinel
B. & C. Shops And Road In Turbulent Week
The old carpenter shop appears cyclone struck while Conductor Bud fucker enjoys a short vacation. Barney Howson suffered a bad cold. Wm. Duffy traveled to Parkersburg on business. Foreman W. J. Chenoweth’s sick child with typhoid symptoms. Hustler John Headlager out due to a ill child. E P Orites visited from Parkersburg. Engine 1231 moved to Scott Phillips. Conductor W. J. Roy finished cars in the yards. surveying a short line underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamon M. Carroll
West Virginia
Pitts
Round House
Ed Moran
Will Madden
Pittsburg
Louis Rouscher
Night Force
Jacques
Cumberland
James Murray
John Panteton
Will J. Hessen
Charles Ern
Dad Hefner
Gilmer County
Hoefner
Grant Stalnaker
Clarksburg
W. Silous
Wheeling
D. B. Marsin
Seage
Petrick Kelly
Charlie Pi
J. Drummond
John Breedlove
Frank Wilds
Wesley Ridenour
W. J
Go Foreman
Baltimore
George Rendle
Jerry Basford
Sadie Thomas
Lulu Marple
New Grafton
Sane
Shaffer
A. Taylor
Parkersburg
Grafton
Austin
Preston County
Charles Dunlap
Moundaville
Charlie Lewis
Bud Fucker
Barney Howson
Wm. Duffy
Braineas
W. J. Chenoweth
John Headlager
E. P. Orites
Scott Phillips
W. J. Roy
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Mr. Roach
Taylor County Democracy
Imissioner
Oldane
Grafton Drug & Chemical Co
J. L. Hechmer
Joby’ Flanay Pee
Washingning Mn Street
MR. and
Mrs. Stolzenfels
East End
Altoona
Tozlenfels
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