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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
7
Pittsburg interests acquire Federal Coal and Coke holdings near Fairmont West Virginia for 750000 planned upgrades. New England Gas and Coke Company of Boston will open two more shafts, expand mines, and build housing, boosting local employment and coal production.
County officials from the New England Gas and Coke Company will travel to Fairmont today to survey the area for rapid development. Plans include extending the railroad branch, building several new tipples, and conducting surveys for future openings as properties thrive in the local industry. Sweet Melody Flour.
The Taylor county Republican ticket becomes the focus as residents vote next November. The editorial advocates B F Sayre for sheriff, praising his prior service, character, and managerial ability to lead the county under scrutiny. Other local notes mention visits, illness, moves, and brisk brick plant work. Praise for Sayre anchors the piece.
House passes bill funding improvements for West Virginia public buildings. Clarksburg receives 57000 with Fairmont Charleston Point Pleasant Morgantown Grafton and Parkersburg also funded. Senator Scott urged further appropriations as the bill moved to the Senate.
An engineer on the Pennsylvania Railroad tests a cold storage egg rejuvenation method by moving a full car of eggs to Elizabeth town and back, claiming the eggs become labeled fresh on the same car. A May 18 storm in West Virginia and Pennsylvania brought high winds hail and flooding, disrupting trolley lines and streets.
The Taylor County Republican Central committee met at Chairman Warden's office to appoint election officers for several voting precincts ahead of the upcoming primary. Appointments cover Booths Creek, Court House, Simpson, West Grattan, Webster, Fetterman, Knottsville, Grafton, Flemington and more with commissioners and clerks named. W. Scott Meredith candidate for state senator to appear on the ballot.
J Burnside of West Main visits his brother in law James W Selvey at Johns Hopkins hospital reports Selvey gaining weight and improving rapidly. Friends in Grafton anticipate return home in a few weeks. Rev Charles Trawin baptizes nine at Tyee Wells farm near Pruntytown with help from Pruntytown Baptist pastor as crowd gathers.
A force of men and teams excavates for a new three story brick building on East Main street adjoining the Bush Cole block at the corner of East Main and Luzadder streets. The first story will hold a business room while upper stories will be flats. Plans prepared and bids invited, but the contract not yet awarded.
In Huntington West Virginia on May 18 Ployd Williams a Black man who had been confined as an invalid due to illness slashed his wife with a knife after an argument. Doctors doubt her recovery as Williams had not left his home since Christmas prior to the incident.
An advertisement from Clarksburg promotes the West Virginia Business College, arguing graduates secure preferred office positions over other schools, and inviting inquiries to President G. C. Finly.
A large crowd watched a charity style baseball game at Elks Park on Saturday afternoon pitting Republican county commissioner candidates against others for legislative, prosecuting attorney, sheriff and more. Final score 30 to 20 favored the non-commissioner nine. Notable plays featured Captain B F McVicker and Hefner catching, Welch pitching, and Gene Fern’s dash around the diamond in a lively political athletic event.
Robert Judge, son of Mr and Mrs Judge of East Washington street, was badly cut Sunday near noon when a carving knife in a drawer protruded and the boy tried to lift himself. Dr John H Doyle treated the wound, stitching the gash from cheek to chin. He rests well but eats with difficulty under careful supervision.
The funeral of Matthew B. Curkendall was held from his sister's residence and drew a large crowd, with Masons in charge and extensive floral tributes, marking possibly the largest funeral ever held in Clarksburg. J H Woods for Judge in Martinsburg endorsed for supreme judge and district delegate. split factions led to rival county conventions with Campbell supporters bolting. Upshur County Democrats meet in Buckhannon endorsing Bryan for president and Bennett for governor, with H E Higginbotham endorsed for supreme judge.
At the Woodmen of the World carnival the week of June 1 the Coney Island Amusement Company vows clean, wholesome entertainment with no vulgar displays. General Manager Michael Smith will oversee moral shows while the venue promises comfort, decorum, and crowds, touting the pudding as proof of quality.
A Saturday evening blaze gutted the one story residence of Rev. Father D Andrea pastor of the Italian Catholic church in Monongah. The house owned by Fairmont Coal Company was saved in part by neighbors and the adjoining church. Loss is heavy with significant but insured damage.
The State Journal declares support for Arnold C. Scherr in the West Virginia gubernatorial race. It cites long friendship, integrity, and independence from corporate influence, calling Scherr the candidate of the public and pledging strong county-level efforts to secure his nomination at the primary.
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