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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1911

Page

7

Oratorio-bred Bay Stallion Pedigree Highlighted

A detailed catalog entry for a bay stallion from the Oratorio lineage, bred by Mansfield Stock Farm Lexington Kentucky. It outlines multiple generations, notable sires and dams, and racing marks. The notice promotes the horse as well bred with high action, speed, and size, offering a service fee of 25 dollars. Sire lines include Oratorio and St Vincent with numerous descendants listed.

Ortorio Mansfield Stock Farm Lexington Hestatic Gordon Prince Easter Lilly Ivan B Wilkes Boy Cof Zonet Fugue Dictator Nobles Aristocrat King Erene Daisy Vincent St. Vallcent St. Vincent Lord Vincent Incent Geo. Smith Dresh Aileen Mambrino Boy Lelia Frank Noble Justine U. S. Bond Rosemond Harry Noble Minnie M Alerane Louis Napoleon Fancey Addellash Mary Safford Combat Orico Elton Excello Kegelcoden Glamont Macy Sidney Hero Thorndale Autillon Signal Belmont Mary Mason Omar Ryerison Moquet Belmon Mambrine Whiet Pilot Jr Counggllot Code Blanche Amory Counsellor St Vincent United States

Auction Sale of Gas Property at Twenty Five Acre Lease

The Metingron OW and Gas Company will auction their gas well No.1 on a twenty five acre lease. The well is tubed with heavy 2 inch tubing to about 1500 feet. It includes a derrick and gas producing capacity. Terms are cash at $50 per year. For information contact John B. Cather or Isaac D. Martin.

Meelo. A Metingron OW & Gag Company Ates Simon News John B. Cather Isaac D. Martin

Parties A Necessity Says Wheeling Intelligencer

The Wheeling Intelligencer argues propaganda aims to break party systems but notes signs it waning. It asserts two great parties are essential for democratic government, representing the people and guiding parliamentary governance, even if corruption tests loyalty to party ideals.

Intelligencer

Telephone dispatching extends along railroad line

The DR. O Railroad Company expands telephone dispatching along the West Virginia Short Line from Clarksburg to Tunnel, with chief electrician Mr. Gaskell and his crew installing a complete system. Officials appeared satisfied with early results and could not say what further extensions may occur.

DR. & O. Railroad Company Gaskell W. Va Clarksburg Tunel

Morgantown Resident James F. Powell Dies at 68

James F. Powell a Morgantown resident for seven years died at his home 395 Wley street Thursday night May 11 at 10:15. Survived by wife and son Dr H C Powell physician. Services set for Saturday at 10 am with interment Oak Grove cemetery. Powell brother of the late Rev David Powell and Mrs Elizabeth Fleming details note Flemington ties and family wide connections. Dr Powell and County Clerk Fleming were present at his death.

James F. Powell Morgantown Wley Street Asth Flemington H. C. Powell Oak Grove Cemetery Mr. Powell David Powell R. H. Powell Grafton Elizabeth Fleming Hayward Fleming Fleming Hulda Netor Powell

Of Interest to Every Family About a Remedy for Constipation

An advertisement extols Fields Prune Syrup and Senn as a pleasant safe cure for constipation and its linked ailments. It links bowel health to liver and stomach function, claims better blood and vitality, and urges readers to use the product sold broadly by merchants.

Parliamentary government praised by republic voices

The article argues that only Britain and the United States have successful parliamentary government with two major parties. It cites Austria Hungary and France as failures due to factional splits and unstable cabinets and urges active party involvement rather than neutral stance.

Great Britain United States Austria-Hungary France

Mushroom Corns and Foot Care Remedy

The Mushroom corn is a deep toe corn described as a pitted cone top. The remedy touted involves dissolving Calocide in hot water and soaking the feet for fifteen minutes while massaging the sore parts. Repetition over several nights may be needed. olive oil helps after treatment. Calocide is presented as doctor level preparation available at druggists for about a quarter.

Bird Interferes With Engine Crew Bird Caretakes Passenger Pheasant

In Spokane Washington May 11 a pheasant flew into the cab of a passenger train traveling from Ellensburg to Spokane. The bird landed on a crew member then rolled to the floor, causing no injury. The locomotive captain kept the bird as a pet, feeding it at a local hotel while away. Washington law protects pheasants, and no killing is allowed.

Spokane Wash Northern Pacific Ellensarg Waal J. My Gall Chiach Gallaman State of Washington Commonwealth

Fatal Quarrel Over Shoes Ends in Two Deaths

Charleston dispatch May 18 reports John Warner and Wash Pennington both died in Fayette county after a quarrel over a pair of shoes. The men, miners for Brown Coal Co., fired shotguns at close range. Warner was killed instantly and Pennington died a few hours later.

Charleston John Warner Wash Pennington Brown Coal Co Fayette County Warner Pennington

Dr Hull to Return as Eye Specialist in West Virginia

Dr J A Hull, long at Pagettsville NC, will travel through Grafton on May 17 returning to Belington to resume eye specialist work. In a Sentinel letter he reports his health much improved and ready for duty.

Proclamation by Mayor on Water Works Regulations

The mayor issues a proclamation citing sections of the city water works ordinance. It authorizes the superintendent to enter premises to check hydrants pipes and fixtures and to shut off water for waste or repairs with fees for turning on. Nonpayment and inspection refusals lead to water withdrawal and extra charges.

Council Board of Water Commissioners Corporation Sena A. F. McWilliams

Primary plan letter and health note from 1911

Editor Sentinel receives Kenny letter outlining support for the Oregon Plan primary law and its enactment prospects in West Virginia. Also reports Dr. Harvey Wiley's endorsement of saccharine health concerns and a ban under the Pure Food Act following Remsen Board review.

Wiley Harvey W. Wiley Department of Agriculture Tras Dr. Wiley Remsen Board Ira Rensesh Johns Hopkins University

Funeral for David P Rutherford Held on South Side

The funeral of David Phillip Rutherford who died after typhoid fever at his home on the South Side was held this afternoon at 4 from Wis Inte residence. Rev James W Ingles officiated and interment followed at Woodyard cemetery. It was a sorrowful service as his mother Mrs Rutherford had died the previous Sunday.

David Phillip Rutherford Wis Jamer W. Engle Andrews M. Echurel Woodyard

Poultry Records Spark Inland Empire Growth

Spokane column notes a 28 months old Plymouth Rock flock owned by Geo E Peters of Standpoint Idaho produced 2436 eggs in four months, surpassing a New York prize. Eugend W Sims also claims a March total of 428 eggs from 21 hens. The piece links rapid poultry farming to regional economic gains and cites large egg import figures. A citizen letter criticizing street improvements is printed, urging wiser public works.

Spokane Wash Plymouth Rock Geo. E. Peters Standpoint Idaho New York Eugend W. Sims Tda Washington Inland Empire Minnesota Iowa Illinois Indiana West Spoane

Abolishing the Cook Debate Sparks Uproar and Doubts

A London Simple Life Conference hears Dr Robert Bell urge raw foods for humans arguing uncooked meat and produce prevent disease and extend life. The Pittsburg Dispatch notes such claims and questions the cost of living, while skeptics fear loss of civilization and dining rituals as reform eyes a cookless future.

Robert Bell Simple Life London Pittsburg Dispatch Scandinavia Hungary Bulgaria Lange

Local architects submit plans for new South Side School

Mr Lafferty of Holm jboo and Lafferty, Clarksburg architects, arrived today to secure the contract for a proposed new South Side school. The firm laid out specs for the West school built about nine years ago and claims to have designed schools across the state with dependable results. If Uncle Sam annexes General American states, Mexico may be split into two police precincts to better keep peace.

Lafferty Holm+ jboo and Clarksburg Ata Uncle Sam Mexico

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