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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1910
Page
3
OCR read shows partial phrase about a ration event at eight, with unclear context. Readable elements focus on time eight and general ration topic, but no clear names places or organizations emerge from the fragment. Further readable text needed for a solid summary.
A partial reading shows a community meeting at a city church, with unclear names and roles. The fragment references a person named Mrs. Jarker Seus and mentions Engle or Emony Inspiring, with a plan to depart. The text is garbled and lacks coherent details or outcomes.
Readable fragments describe affection and health issues in Baltimore with names Carson and others hinted. The text is incomplete but suggests a social or personal note about relationships and well being within the city.
Robert Hesen, a Morgantown carriage painter and former Grafton resident, was killed at the Lough carriage works by Edward Stewart, a 50 or 60 year old married worker. Stewart fled but was captured. Hesen’s body will be moved to Grafton for interment. Will Hesen and others mourn his death.
A quiet parsonage ceremony officiated by Rev J W Engle united Miss Lulu Anne Courtney and Mr William Frank Adlington in marriage. Both well known in the city, the couple will reside here.
Rev A F Richardson of St Pauls Lutheran will deliver the sermon to Reno Post and Sons of Veterans on Sunday morning May 29. It is expected a large crowd of veterans will attend at the church.
Morning crowds on Bluemont hill and Gratton rail at the empty sky as Venus rises and a faint light is mistaken for a comet tail. Spectators endure cold wind and long waits while scientific forecasts yield disappointment and humor about the elusive celestial visitor.
A group of local veterans leaves for Charleston to attend the Grand Army of the Republic reunion this week. The party includes Rev. W. N. Edgell, S. B. Ayer, W. P. Kinter, J. Willhide, and J. C. Lewellyn who plans to travel to the Capital on Tuesday for the meeting.
A Baltimore Sun inquiry to an office holder elicits the answer that his job is the sacred concern of government. The piece notes a gain for dry laws and recalls an Ohio woman who burned her husband’s wooden leg to stop his Saturday saloon visits.
A long distance Marathon will be held at Traction Park on the morning of May 30 with prizes for the first two finishers. The course starts at an as yet unnamed point and ends inside the park between 10 and 10:30 a m. Entrants should report to G E Bennett secretary Y M G A by May 21. After the race a Belington vs Grafton M G A baseball game will entertain visitors.
West Virginia mine operators seek miners via employment agencies after failing to recruit locally. Shortages hinder production in key districts, as companies hope drifting workers will fill West Virginia fields. A separate New Jersey case reports an eight year old tied at an almshouse yard, neglected and institutionalized, prompting calls for better child care oversight.
The Junior class invited seniors and faculty to Wehn Hall for a purple and lavender decorated evening filled with games including a comical engagements contest. Miss Carrie Wilkinson won first prize, Miss Grace Miller took the booby prize, and Miss Mitinger gave a vocal solo. Refreshments followed and the event kicked off a series of closing activities leading to the commencement and diplomas.
The Graf ton Memorial Day committee works to advertise the day, with printing and distribution soon. The Baltimore and Ohio railroad will issue much advertising along its lines with a partial program. Early outlook predicts a splendid event and good attendance.
Large crowd gathers at Andrews M E church to honor Thomas Casseday former city resident and choir member. Masons attend in force. interment at Blue Mont cemetery with Masonic rites. Rev Ringer and Rev J W Bugle lead services. Florence Hamilton sings. Memorial floral tributes surround the ceremony.
G C Star cher of the Experimental station said in Fairmont that adverse conditions are unlikely this year and West Virginia may see the heaviest fruit crop in its history. Upland fruit largely escaped damage while lowlands in the Monongahela valley suffered little. Eastern orchards, including Hampshire county and Romney district, plan large peach shipments this fall. four year olds yielded three bushels of fruit sold for 39 a bushel in New York. Development may expand to South Branch valley. Hampshire Southern railroad opening boosts marketing.
West Side residents faced a rabies scare as Attorney Hugh Warder’s dog reportedly showed strange behavior and disappeared after leaving its kennel. A search was conducted and residents kept children indoors pending confirmation of the report.
In Washington, Mr Burleson of Texas called the $250000 appropriation to continue the tariff board a life preserver for the Republican party. The board is praised as a key Payne law feature urged by the President. Supporters say continuation should not hinge on politics and would give Congress better information for future tariff revisions.
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