Campaign shifts as county race narrows in Knottsville district
Hon William J. Bryan era fears fade as J H Allender withdraws from nomination for County Commissioner. Knottsville district narrows to Wells versus McDaniel from Court House district. Allen der, a known roads advocate, withdraws leaving two strong rivals for primary ballots. Voters gain clarity on good roads and county improvements.
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J. H. Allender
Sentinel
Knottsville
Wells
Swords
McDaniel
Court House
Allender
Y M A Building Appeal Grows in Wheeling
The Wheeling Y M C A appeals for funds to complete a new building as it outgrows the present facilities. The committee has secured about half of the $10,000 goal and hopes for wide local response to cover the balance. Across the country cities fund better Y M C A structures, and Wheeling aims to add a significant architectural and functional asset to the city.
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Wheeling Branch
Y. M.C
Tne
Taylor county to name State Senator candidate
By common consent Taylor county may name the candidate for State Senator from the Eleventh district. The county will settle the question next Tuesday a week. Three prominent Taylor men Dr A R Warden BF Bailey and W E Tomblyn are willing to accept the honors of the office. Each is a representative citizen with many friends and the voters will choose a cred itable representative for the next legislature.
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Taylor County
Taylor
A.R Warden
BF Bailey
W. E Tomblyn
Advertising praise for Leader and Rambler in Sentinel
The piece extols the Leader and Rambler correspondents for generous free advertising to the Sentinel and notes growing patronage from both daily and weekly papers. It asserts readers prefer engaging content over smut and thanks the Leader for a campaign of ads aimed at boosting Sentinel circulation.
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Leader
Sentinel
North Pole
Candidate pool for Taylor county congressional nomination
It is hardly probable that Taylor county will be without a candidate for Congressional nomination. Where so many good men live and move and have their being it should be easy to find one who can go in and win.
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Taylor County
Sentinel voices opposition to early congressional primary plan
Local Republicans argue the county committee erred in pushing a resolution to place prospective congressional candidates on the primary ballot. They cite the unsettled race, the need for a strong leader, and the risk of premature, costly contests harming Taylor county’s chances this fall. They call for repeal and caution against untested methods.
McGraw Omitted From Gazette Senate Candidate List
In Charleston Gazette’s candidate roll there are twenty eight Democrats named for the U S Senate yet John T. McGraw is not included. The Morgantown Chronicle notes the omission as a shift in front seat dynamics, while Chilton supporters doubt the strategy will sideline the Grafton statesman. McGraw’s continued strength suggests he will likely retain his long held seat when party leaders convene.
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Charleston Gazette
United States Senate
John T. McGraw
the Gazette
Med Graw
Morgantown Chronicle
Chilton
Grafton
Chiltons
Col
McGraw
Gazette
Ito
John Thomas
Destruction Elements on a World Journey and Local Talks
Cecit Locats notes describe eruptions, fire, flood and frost overseas while local damage from a recent freeze remains uncertain. Eugene Sommerville, a prominent Raf ton lawyer, stayed with Capt B F McVicker at the Captain's. Peter Thompson, 4B & O engineer, frequent visitor. Mr Batelle Duckworth and daughter Greа visited Grafton Friday. Mrs Walter Loach and Miss Hattie Haddix traveled from Cecil to Grafton Friday. Albert Bush arrived with a crew to restart the lumber plant after shutdown due to the proprietor's death. A year's work remains ahead at the plant. Coal men eyed Cecil Coal and Coke Co holdings between Cecil and Sandy Creek, hoping for field development this summer.
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Eugene Sommerville
Rafton
B. F. McVicker
Peter Thompson
Batelle Duckworth
Grea
Grafton
Walter Loach
Mise Hattie Haddix
Cecil
Albert Bush
Acs
Theodore Bush
Thin Eet
Cecil Coal and Coke Co
Sandy Creek
Taylor County Bank Stockholders Meet in Grafton June 5 1906
The stockholders of the Taylor County Bank will hold their annual meeting in the banking room at Grafton West Virginia on the first Tuesday in June 1906 being June 5 for electing Directors and transacting any necessary business. J C Levelcen, Pres. L Quake, Sec.
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Taylor County Bank
Grafton
W. Va
J. C. Levelcen
Withdrawal from County Commissioner Race
Candidate withdraws from the county commissioner race thanking supporters for kindness shown during the campaign.
Conley Declines Congressional Candidacy in 19th District
Hon William G Conley of Kingwood Preston county arrived to give in depositions in a coal lands case and manage other business He states he will not seek the Republican nomination this year saying the position would interfere with his law practice He is attorney for the B&O railroad and will back the nominee once chosen and campaign for him if needed
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Daily Sentinel
Wm G. Conley
Kingwood
Preston County
Coal Lands
Jodk
Conley
Mr. Conley
Sentinel
Conney
B. & O. Railroad Company
B&o
Congress
Preston
Foreman Ben Dillon Resigns From Beau mont Glass Works
Mr Ben Dillon foreman in the Beaumont Glass Works has resigned his position and intends to return to his former occupation as a sailor on the Atlantic. Since arriving in Grafton Dillon has earned many friends who regret his departure.
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Ben Dillon
Beaumont Glass Works
Atlantic
Grafton
Dillon
City
Great Scott Grafton Triumphs 15–0 at Bridgeport
Grafton Athletic baseball team traveled to Bridgeport Saturday and routed the local nine by 15 to 0. Pitcher T Moran dominated, fanning sixteen and allowing only two hits. The visitors showcased two sharp double plays and a strong fielding display. Lineup included Moran pitching with Moran catching, Nuzum, Gerkin, Pracht, Bosley, Moran, Jenkins, Gilbert in the field. Bridgeport had earlier defeated Breaddus College 26 to 0 in the morning.
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Bridgeport
Bate
Our Town Boys
Grafton Boys
T. Moran
Bridgeport Boye
J. Moran
F. Nuzum
J. Gerkin
Ed. Pracht
Bosley
M Moran
F. Jenkins
Jef
H. Gilbert
Webb Preston
Webb
Breaddus College
Ecore
Tod
Quiet Marriage Ties Two Well Known Locals
Mr. Fred Collier and Miss Nora Dixon of the First ward were quietly joined in matrimony by Rev. Rutter at the First ward M E church on Saturday evening. The union surprised many friends but is welcomed with joy and good wishes for a long and happy life.
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Fred Collier
Nora Dixon
First Ward
Rutter
M. E
Sentinel
DeMoss Studio Frames and Moulding Sale
Picture frames and moulding in latest styles offered by DeMoss Studio. Bring your pictures for framing and keep them looking nice. 24tw
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