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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1900
Page
2
The Grafton Sentinel reports on Democratic rhetoric and policy, contrasting protection with free silver, noting rising prices since 1897, and criticizing turnout at local conventions. It mentions wartime views on the Philippines, labor, and the impact of political divides on industry and shipping. The piece laments low Democratic attendance in 1900.
A report error in the Delegates to the Senatorial Convention from this county is corrected. Delegates are J. Clark Lowell en, M. W. Kinkaid, and EB N. Lock, with Nathan Shroyer and J. H. Allender misattributed to the county committee. Also notes on a local furniture and lamp listing.
President McKiney rows over Hawaiian and Puerto Rican appointments with home rule picks in Hawaii and August 1 opening for Puerto Rico. Liberia coaling station planned. canal and treaty issues stir debate as U S exports surge and labor trusts study prepares July bulletin. Rector farm offers perishables and sale notes.
George Smitley, head of the Smitley gang that terrorized Fayette county, Pa., died Monday morning last week at his parents home in Dunbar mountains at age 23 from consumption. He had been released from Moundsville Penitentiary after a three year sentence and earlier aided in a 1930s hunt with a deputy posse before capture. His brother Louis faced horse stealing charges and received a long Western Pennsylvania Penitentiary term.
Obituary notes Emeline Carr of Cove district Barbour County West Virginia born January 7 1884 died May 2 1900 aged 66 years 8 months 25 days married John A Myers June 18 1858 mother of five with three surviving children funeral led by Rev Boyd and Rev Geo W Phillips. town items mention Shroyer Canfield lumber Painter Bro E N Lock cattle loss planting corn and local political notices urging votes for Louis Kitzmiller. various ads and notices follow including Cham ber lain s Pain Balm testimonial and local merchants.
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