Gibbs Assignment Sale of $15,000 Dry Goods
The C Frank Gibbs sale opens with $15,000 worth of dry goods nations and ladies furnishings to be closed out within 60 days. Stock is being sold regardless of cost as townspeople rush to grab bargains.
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Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1900
Page
4
Grafton Sentinel previews 1900 primary and McKinley support
The Grafton Sentinel notes Hon. Joan H. Horr of Huntington on McGraw's Democratic slate for governor and urges Berkeley and surrounding counties to vote in the upcoming primary. It praises Senator Gramm’s Philadelphia Convention selection, describes West Virginia Big Four representation, and discusses plans to overhaul the city’s electric light plant for improved capacity and reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan H. Horr
Huntington
McGraw
Tavener
West Wramia
Philadelphia
Gen. Curtin
Braxton
Senator Gramm
Taylor
Col. Dana
Kanawha
E. H. Flynn
Roane
the Sentinel
The
Sentinel
Taylor County
West Virginia
Tne
Local political fervor and Flemington boom described
The piece notes upcoming Tuesday primary elections naming county officers and hints at political contests involving Burdett for County Clerk and McKinney for congress. It highlights Flemington's prosperity with new B&O railroad side tracks, coal output, electric plant, and land purchases, while stressing labor demand and wage increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flemington
Flemington Coal Coke Co
R. G. Cather
Jersey
Sympathy in Politics Endorses Clerk Candidate Ayer
The piece argues sympathy should not steer votes for public office. It endorses B Ayer as best qualified for county court clerk, noting his scholarship and experience while cautioning against pity or prejudice altering judgment. It predicts neither passion will greatly affect the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Ayer
Ayer
Handley Urged as Taylor County Labor Advocate in Legislature
The Taylor county labor element endorses Virgil T. Handley as a genuine representative for the legislature. He is described as an intelligent citizen who earned his bread by hard work and industry, rising from modest means to success. If elected, he will support measures benefiting the working class, aiming to uplift those who have long faced hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Handley
Republican letter from Knottsville district praises Kitzmiller
A Hiram West Virginia Letter to the Sentinel describes a Claude Republican meeting with a large crowd and speeches about the May 15 campaign. It extols Lewis Kitzmiller as educated and integrity filled, notes Knottsville district votes, and urges Taylor County Republicans to support him for clerkship amid prior primary results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Sentinel
Claude
Lewis Kitzmiller
Knottsville
Taylor County
Knottaville
Kitzmiller
Oriines
Land
Taylor Soaity
Republic
Knottsvilie Dist
Cove Items and Farmers Planting Ongoing
Early planting continues with some corn fields completed. Grass is short after a recent frost damaging fruit crops. A train load of Bry may stand aside as town folly is debated. Prof Shroyer ill with measles at Fairmont. home soon. Dayton Republic Club meets at Martin school house Saturday night to discuss the day impartially. The 1900 campaign is underway with McKinley favored and hopes for open mills, free trade criticism of Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srd
Bry
A. F."shroyer
State Normal School
Fairmont
Dayton Republic Club
Martin
Wm. McKinley
Grover
Billy Bryants
Wall Papers for Hall and Reception Room or Den
Advertising blurb promotes empire style wall papers on billierd cloth in green with white highlights. Mentions John N. Trorellas as the advertiser for the novelty wallpaper offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Trogellas
Simpson Endorses Kitzmiller for Taylor County Clerk
The Sentinel urges Republican voters to nominate Lewis Kitzmiller for county clerk in the upcoming primary on the 15th. Kitzmiller, a Taylor County native and long time educator, is praised as competent, loyal to the party, and well qualified after serving six terms as West Grafton principal and earlier school roles. The notice emphasizes his education, integrity, and readiness to assume office, while calling for party support and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
Lewis Kitzmiller
Mr. Kitzmiller
Taylor County
Kitzmiller
Knottsville
Prantytown
Fetterman ‘Hool
West Grafton
Kitamiller
F. J. Burdett
The
Sentinel
Wesb Gratton
the Sentinel
Kitzvaniller
Wall Papers for the Bed Room in Elegant Two Tone Stripes
The new French striped wallpapers in Myrtle Green Vere Rose Bisque and Silver Gray grounds are praised for their expensive look. Joan N. Tregellas notes their fashionable appeal and refined finish for bedrooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan N. Tregellas
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