School Building Contract Awarded for 822,202
The Board of Education awarded contracts for a new Gratton High School building in Grafton. Roche-Prane Building Company of Cincinnati will construct the main structure for 74,633 with heating by Columbia Heating and Ventilating Company at 7,000. Automatic heat production was adopted. Various bidders, including West Virginia firms, submitted offers. completion date set for January 1, 1916 with daily forfeits for delays.
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Ually Sentinel
Gratton Hhool
Education
Roche- Trine Building Company
Cincinrati
Ohio
Columbia Heating and VonWating Company
Columbus
Hesling
Rexsomyeny
Pittsburg
Ebbinger
Colum+bus
West Virgin
F.C. Wolf
Kiyrix, O
King Tormier Company
Char- Yoltonhills
Way Potter Lumber Company
East Liverpoo
Hot Worth and Shedder
Palrmont
Roche-Praner Huilding Company
Frank L. Packard
Packard
John White
Elkins Bush
Ohin
West Virginia
Charleston High School
Huntington
Rooris
Grafton
Oher
Nurses Deny Sailing On the Lusitania
CLARESBURG May 10 Two Carriaburg nurses Mayme Gorman and Mira Neil Manning were reported to have been aboard the Lusitania but did not sail on that steamer. They have landed at their destination according to information received.
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Clarksburg
Tugetti
Gorman
Altes Manning J
St.Louis
Ladion
Claresburg
Mias
Mayme Gorman
Mira Neil Manning
Carriaburg
Lusitania
War Kitchen to Close Over Funds in German-Occupied City
May 7 l y the first of June at latest the Amerikanische Hilts Kuehe or American war kitchen is to be out of commission for lack of funds. The American colony has run the kitchen since 1914, feeding up to 200 daily with meals that have proven better than before. Funds have dwindled as the war drags on, prices rise, and membership declines. The Frauendienst issues meal cards to eligible women, who receive a basic meal via waitresses and a shared table service in a bright room adorned with American and German flags.
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Associated Press
Herlin
Amerikanische ‘Hilts Kuehe
American War Kitchen
Ogtaver
Apel Nas
Mitty
Prias
Prasendienst
Frauendienst
Yeeswre
Stomach Trouble for Five Years
A Kentucky man, A J Hughes of Pomerayton, describes five years of severe stomach trouble and sick headaches. After trying various remedies with little help, he followed Thedford's Black Draught for three months and recovered. The letter praises the tonic's gentle, plant-based formula and urges households to keep it on hand, available for a quarter per package.
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Pomerayton
A. J. Hughes
Thedford
Chord
Americans Aid Holiday Relief Efforts Abroad
A fragment notes Germans in Berlin reporting American aid to relieve hunger and supply boxes of clothing and meals. It highlights volunteers visiting tables and generous gifts during Christmas while acknowledging ongoing financial shortfalls despite continued support through friends in the United States.
Grandfather Walter dies after long life of faith and service
John Walters Mrs Carman 16 is a fragment about the death of John Walter known as Grandpa Walter aged 93 in Webster and Vineland. The obituary notes his birth near Evansville Indiana June 26 1821 his marriage in 1842 to Elizabeth Marquess and his long church life with St Pauls Methodist Episcopal. It mentions survivors including two sons I S Walter Waxah Bass ND and W M Walter Brooklyn NY and an extensive extended family, plus a financial statement from a local bank.
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John Walter
W. M. Walter
Brooklyn
the Sentinel
Sarah Bouwfeld
Walnut Street
St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church
James. E. Scott
F. G. W. Ford
Christ
Webster
Walnut’ Grove
Walter
Evansville
Presto County
Elizabeth Marquess
Jie
Vineland
N. J
Methodist ‘Episcopal Church
Grafton
St. Paul's Church
Grandpa Walter
Wax Bass
N. D
Henry Wall
Wilter
Ayame
Guy Baker
May Day queen named at University of Akron
Miss Julia E. Hardy, daughter of J and Mrs John Hardy of the First ward, a University of Akron sophomore, was chosen May queen by unanimous student vote for the May 28 exercises. Senior Ina Fleming will crown Miss Hardy. The event accompanies campus social activities and reflects local student involvement.
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Julia E. Hardy
John. Hardy
First Ward
University of Akron
Ohio
Collge
Ina Fleminga
Harved Ward
D. A
Thomas
Colonel Vinson
River District
Meles
Wali
Mayo
Hatfield to Call Special Session for Revenue Measures
Governor Hatfield plans an immediate special legislative session to address revenue measures. Reported calls vary on timing, with sessions expected within ten days to two weeks. Weston and Clarksburg visits tied to talks with White and Republican leaders fuel the plan to raise funds without harming specific interests.
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Charleston
Jatheld
Hafield
Wirt County
Hatfield
Weston
Clarksburg
George E.white
A. B. McCram
Preston County
Funeral announced for Captain Poe at 78 in West Virginia
Davia Poe died at home of Mrs. Sh. McLane in Clay West Virginia. His daughter Mrs Donohue traveled by train after telegram notified of his death. Captain Poe, 78, served as Confederate army captain and state representative from Upshur county. Survived by several relatives including Mrs Donohue Mrs Proudfoot and Mrs McLane. Funeral set for Weston.
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Davia Poe
Mra
SH. McLane
Clay
Rip. Donove
Olaye
Raiton
Donohue
Ian Be
Baltimore
Gratton
Proudfoot
McLane
W. Va
Shirk
Sedan
Kan
George ‘Foe
Thie City
Frank Poe
Weston
Poe
Dutslater
Staunton
Wee
West Virginia
Upshur
Taylor
Ins.eath
Death Notice for Henry Ne Lansdale in Cooper Utah
Telegram reached Mrs. LV Rogers of West Washington Street reporting the death of her brother Henry Ne Lansdale in Cooper Utah. He was about 35 years old and had been ill unknown to the family. Funeral plans note the service will be held in Utah.
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Sentinel
LV. Rogers
West Washington Street
Henry Ne Lansdale
Cooper
Utah
Santa Ae
Pete
Sunday School Attendance In City Shows Growth Gains
The city wide Sunday school report shows rising attendance across churches led by St Paul and Baptist, with Beethven and Bible class figures mirroring the trend. Efforts to boost participation are urged as boosters contribute to improving church outreach and community engagement. Also reports judge Jack Hoskins convicted of dry law violation with fines and jail time, plus city salaries and local notes.
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Reese
Bible
Devaluers
Harada
Philathea Bible
Peptya
Paul and
Baptist Report
Grafton
Whder
Iit
Sto. Bey
Sabre
War Talk and Threats Over Maritime Attacks
A historic missive argues that piracy on the seas justifies swift action against Germany. It condemns deadly commerce raiding by U boats and calls for strict accountability, urging allied unity and decisive response.
Church Debt Paid and Organ Installed in Century-Old Congregation
The article reports a church gathering where debt was cleared and a new pipe organ installed. It notes strong attendance, successful sermons by Bishop Fant Cranston, and praise for Rev. Scott and family. The piece highlights revitalized church growth and a hopeful outlook for Christ work in the city, mentioning organ completion and community involvement.
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sBits Panna
Ahutah
Congregation
Ars. Ie Rad
Nes
West
Jdrew
Carnegie
Andy Ukine
Fant Cranston
Cholrrand
Scott
Hst
Aregation
Evik Tal
New Buildings at Hopemont Tuberculosis Sanitarium
Three new Hopemont structures near completion will raise total to six buildings with cost around 20000 dollars. Contractor is Charles Spinder ex sheriff of Preston county. Hopemont soon serves many state residents with bronchial troubles at reduced expense. About 75 patients are housed on average.
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Terra Alta
W. Va
Denver
Col
Ashville
North Carolina
Hopemont
Bank of Flemington Report, May 1 1915
Report of the condition of the Bank of Flemington located at Flemington West Virginia at the close of business May 1 1915. Bank began business October 11 1913.
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Bank OF Flemington
Flemington
West Virginia
Bank ‘1St
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