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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1911
Page
5
The piece treats Isaiah 5 1 7 12 as a divine vineyard parable applied to Israel and Christendom. It argues God planted Israel with promises and protection, but produced wild grapes and was ravaged by nations until Jesus. It warns spiritual Israel will also face a future harvest and selective remnant.
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a safe alcohol free remedy for women. It touts open ingredient disclosure, endorsements by medical authorities, and urges readers to request a 1000 page Common Sense Medical Adviser offered free or post paid. Address Worth’s Dispensary Medicine Association Buffalo NY.
A long list of events for the May 29 to June 3 1911 reunion and homecoming week in Philippi West Virginia includes parades band concerts balloon ascensions speeches by Gen Grosvenor Gov Glasscock and other dignitaries, a variety show and slide for life acts, plus a Sham battle and a farewell address by Senator Samuel W Woods. The program features King Kelley, balloon launches, Comedy Hay Wagon, and a triple parachute leap with evening fireworks and vaudeville. Also notices regarding city liquor license applications for Grafton residents are listed with addresses and council session to review on June 1911.
Buckhannon residents and relatives are noted at the Pines and Beechwood Farm. The district Sunday school convention is set for June 14 in Knottsville. Taft defends reciprocity against tariff politics while local families relocate to summer homes near Fetterman and Parkersburg points.
The city schools start closing exercises with multiple grammar and high school programs this week. East End and First Ward grammar schools held commencements today, with large parent attendance and strong student performances. Upcoming events include Central and West Side grammar closings, Bacchalaureate at Andrews M. F church, Junior Glass play, Senior class day, and the May 24 commencement for the class of 1911 at Grafton High School.
A special West Virginia Sunday School Association train will leave Wheeling on Monday June 12 carrying about one hundred West Virginians. The train travels via Union Pacific Salt Lake route to Los Angeles with several return routes. A.T. Arnold, general secretary, coordinates arrangements and seeks to maximize delegates for the International Sunday School convention in San Francisco June 20 to 27. Pullman accommodations are arranged for the state delegation and Arnold aims to increase them.
A brief line notes that money would aid a man and his family, who could spare funds to help him turn his life around, reflecting a contemplation of financial support and personal reform.
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