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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1909

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Socialism in Relation to Christianity at Episcopal Congress

Silas McBee of New York argues socialism is a theory while Christianity remains the sole enduring form of social order. He emphasizes the Incarnation unites God and man and that Christian duty must address all life, urging church unity to meet social responsibility and the masses.

Boston Mass Silas McBee New York The Churchman Episcopal Congress Church Christ Ious Family of God Christendom

No Partnership In Gambling Rules In West Virginia

Charleston May 18 The West Virginia supreme court ruled that there can be no partnership in the business of gambling in the Berns vs Shaw case from Marion county Judge Miller writing the opinion notes the suit for 336 dollars lost in roulette at a Fairmont gambling house owned by Shaw and operated by Doc Thomas The ruling holds equity and law courts have concurrent jurisdiction in recovering money lost in gambling contracts and that two or more persons sharing profits in such illegal business are joint tort feasors with mutual liability

Charleston W. Va Berns Shaw Marion County Supreme Court Miller Fairmont Doc Thomas D. F. Thomas Circuit Court Courts of Equity

Roosevelt Adds Giraffes Leopards and Buffalo to Trophy List

Nairobi May 13 reports say Colonel Roosevelt added two giraffes, one leopard, and one buffalo to his hunting trophies. Messages from Machacke note a 400 yard giraffe shot while galloping, marking his best shot yet. The party also claimed a rhinoceros taken on Sunday. The collection now includes 17 species.

Nairobi British East Africa Roosevelt Machacke Bwana Tumbo

Trousers Stolen From Petersburg Man After Night Out

Petersburg Indiana May 13 A man named John Brown living near Rogers six miles north awoke on a depot platform from a night of drinking to find his trousers shoes and $9 missing along with other valuables. He was badly treated during the incident.

Petersburg Ind John Brown Rogers Brown

Little Girl Hit by Stone at School Noon

At noon yesterday several boys hurled stones at girls walking to dinner from school. A stone struck eight year old Viola Riley daughter of ex policeman Oscar Riley above the eye leaving a gash but not serious upon examination. The piece condemns stone throwing and calls for thorough punishment and warning of potential eye or fatal harm.

Viola Riley Oscar Riley

Ladies Guild Bazaar at St Matthias Church Tonight

The Ladies Guild of St Matthias Episcopal church holds a bazaar this evening in the room adjoining Pop Millinery on Main Street with many fancy articles on display. A large crowd attended this afternoon and more are expected tonight. Ice cream strawberries and other refreshments will be served. A cordial invitation is extended to the public.

Ladies Guild of St. Matthias’ Episcopal Church Pop Main Street

Grand Army selects Charleston for next meeting

At Capitol Parkersburg last night the Grand Army closed with a grand rally. Charleston chosen as the next meeting place. Officers elected include Department Commander Dr. D. Mayer of Charleston Senior Vice Commander John Millan of Marion county Junior Vice Commander T. B. Saulsburg of Wheeling Chaplain Rev. J. Engle of Fairmont Delegates to National Convention G. W. Dinsmore of St. Marys Col. E. H. Bennett of Huntington William Kirk of Parkersburg Alternates H. B. Morgan of Fairmont A. A. Rogers of Kingwood Silas Henderson of Wick.

Parkersburg Charleston D. Mayer John Millan Marion County T. B. Saulsburg Wheeling J. Engle Fairmont G. W. Dinsmore St. Marys E. H. Bennett Huntington William Kirk H. B. Morgan A. A. Rogers Kingwood Silas Henderson Wick

Medics Must Obey Law on Contagious Disease Registration

Washington May 13 Officials of the Health Department prepare to enforce the law requiring the person in charge of all contagious disease cases to register. The term includes visiting physicians or the head of the family, with relatives also in scope. Violations carry a fine up to 100 or imprisonment up to 30 days. Prosecutions will follow for noncompliance after reasonable notice.

Washington, D. C Health Department Ostar

Sentinel Collections Call on Subscribers This Week

The collectors for the Sentinel will call on subscribers in the city on Thursday and Friday to collect remittances. A prompt payment will keep the office books up to date and subscribers should be ready on the specified days.

The Sentinel

Near Beer Cases From Guernsey County Rise to Ohio Supreme Court

Guernsey county treasurer J A Lafollette sues John and Bessie Murray over a near beer containing forty seven hundredths of one percent alcohol. The case seeks $298 in tax on an alleged intoxicant. Lower court rulings differ on whether the beverage could intoxicate.

Columbus, O J. A. Lafollette Guernsey County John Bessie Murray Supreme Court Lafollette Common Pleas Court Circuit Court

Grafton Y M C A to Play Clarksburg Business College

Amateur baseball in Grafton lifts as the Grafton Y M C A team faces Clarksburg Business College at Fetterman Park Saturday at 2 30 PM. Howard L Hite will manage the Association club with ladies admitted free at the gate while a 25 cent gate fee defrays game expenses.

Grafton Y. M. C. A Clarksburg Business College Fetterman Grafton Fetterman Park Clarksburg Business College of Clarksburg Howard L. Hite Association

Contest offers diamond ring and watch prizes in Gratton

The Grafton Athletic Association runs a contest for selling chances on Lester Bush horse and buggy with a diamond ring, xola watch, and $10 gold piece as prizes. Proceeds support professional baseball in Gratton, aiming to boost the town’s image as a lively baseball hub.

Grafton Athletic Association Lester Bush Grafton Gratton

Taylor County Sunday School Tour Dates Announced

The Taylor County Sunday School Association outlined a district tour plan starting Tuesday. The first Institute meets May 18 at Flemington M P Church, followed by Harmony Grove May 20, then Thornton May 25, Knottsville May 27, Grafton June 3, and First Baptist June 4, with events at multiple district churches.

Taylor County Sunday School Association Flemington M. P Boothscreek Harmony Grove Thornton Fetterman Wesley Chapel Knottsville Grafton A. B First Baptist

Railroad Improvement East of Grafton to Begin Soon

About 150 men will be employed all summer to straighten the Baltimore and Ohio tracks east of Grafton as a new bridge replaces the curved crossing at Three Fork. Allen and Keefauver of Parkersburg secured the contract. L. Jones is chief engineer, with A. R. Morris assisting, offices in the Post Office building.

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company Allen & Keefauver Parkersburg Sentinel Three Fork Creek L. €. Jones Postoffice A. R. Morris

West Virginia Enacts Bulk Sales Law in Effect

A new bulk sales law now in effect in West Virginia aims to protect creditors. It requires business owners intending to sell stock to notify creditors by two weeks of newspaper publication, allowing creditors to safeguard their claims, while permitting arrangements with creditors to protect their interests. Taxes for 1908 are due by July 1, 1909, with collection proceeding as required.

West Virginia State Board of Trade News World

Simplified Spelling Example for Children

The teacher and Tommie wrote a sample that shows how to spell plainly. The fragment hints at teaching early readers a simpler form of spelling.

Teach Tommie

Thanker Meteorology Dialogue Fragments

Fragmented OCR text shows a brief exchange about meteorological conditions between a Chicago figure and a girl. The readable parts reveal an uncertain dialogue with odd punctuation and stray quotes, offering no clear event or outcome.

Chicago

Twenty Dead In Stone Quarry Tragedy At Albany Area

A premature dynamite blast at the Callahan Road Improvement stone quarry near South Bethlehem, New York, killed twenty workers. Names include John Hoyt Callanan and Charles Callanan among the victims, with Italian workers among the dead. The blast, tied to a planned 8,000 pounds of dynamite, shattered nearby houses as rescuers and relatives gathered amid grisly scenes.

Albany N. Y Callaham Road Improvement Company Bethlehem John Hoyt Callanan Charles D. Callanan Leroy McMillen Joan Hendrickson Darknes Callaman Road Improvement Company

Death of Bishop Charles B. Galloway in Jackson

In Jackson Mississippi on May 13 Bishop Charles B. Galloway of the Methodist Episcopal Church South died after several days of mild pneumonia and heart trouble. He fell ill en route from Nashville after attending the bishops meeting. The funeral is set for Thursday at 4 p.m. from First Methodist with interment at Greenwood cemetery. Government offices across federal state county and city arrest closures as Mayor Crowder urges businesses to close for the day.

Jackson, Miss Charles B. Galloway Methodist Episcopal Church South Mississippi America Nashville College of Bishops First Methodist Church Greenwood Cemetery Crowder

Can Hold Vote In Charleston Drys Prep Rally For Reconsideration

Charleston West Virginia May 13 In an interview Superintendent Hare of the Anti Saloon league stated he believes the drys on the city council can maintain their vote if an attempt is made Thursday night to reconsider the saloon question and that two more votes may be possible He added the drys can raise fifty thousand dollars to combat license law violations after saloons are closed.

Waverly Tenn Cook Humphrey County Charleston W. Va Hare Anti-Saloon League Icity Council Heer

Memorial tablets unveiled for fallen New Jersey volunteers

In Fredericksburg Virginia on May 13 a memorial tablet on the battlefield of the Bloody Angle and a monument at Salem Church honoring New Jersey volunteers who fell at Spotsylvania were unveiled. The event included the return of the battle flag of the Fourteenth Georgia regiment as part of the ceremonies.

Fredericksburg Salem Church New Jersey Spottsylvania Georgia

Mrs. Emma Ogden of Fairmont Dies at Home

Mrs. Emma Ogden 37 died suddenly yesterday at her Fairmont home during dinner. Wife of Dr. W. C. Ogden, former Miss Emma Post, daughter of Ira C. Post of Harrison County, married in 1894 to Dr. Ogden, a son of Dr. H. P. Ogden, a local physician.

Fairmont W.va Emma Ogden W. C. Ogden

Orth 18 not telling the truth on Austrian archduke claim

Washington report states John Orth of Painesville, Ohio, claiming to be Archduke Johanna Salvas tor of Austria, was told by the Austrian embassy he is not the archduke. Officials will warn the consular service and send the ruling to Painenville authorities.

Washington John Orth Painesville Johanna Salvastor Austria Painenville

Sheriff Delivers Dufieta to State Reform School

Braxton county sheriff arrived in the city with T. 9. Dufieta in custody. The court ordered him held for transfer to the state reform school. He was immediately taken to the Mill nerve Aw facility for confinement and processing.

Braxton County T. 9. Dufieta Ted State Reform School

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