McGraw gas well dynamited with encouraging results
The George W. Reynolds farm near Prantytown saw a dynamiting of the McGraw gas well. An expert from the Salem oil field placed sixty quarts of nitro glycerine to blast the well four hundred feet down. A roaring explosion released a column of sand and stone and gas pressure surged to an estimated six times the initial strike. Experts believe the well could supply Grafton with fuel and light, with further steps undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Reynolds
Prantytown
Jno. T. McGraw
Howard Cather
Flemington
Salem
Grafton
Col
McGraw
Gasseria
Reverend Reese Writes From Southern Home
A letter from Reverend Reese describes health gains in Jennings Louisiana along the Gulf coast near the Texas line. He notes relief from neuralgia, duties as United Brethren pastor, and being elected Presiding Elder of the Louisiana Conference. He praises Southern climate, local crops, and expresses fond memories of Gratton and West Virginia.
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Eptroks Ses
Louisiana
United Brethren Church
Jennings
Gratton
Pacific R. A
gGuil
Texas Line
Gulf Coast
Grafton
West Virginia
Anti Ring Element Stir Up Trouble in West Virginia GOP
Clarkeburg May 23 The Republican executive committee meeting marked by a reformist push as ring elements were warned to back justice or face defeat at the polls. A June 14 primary date was set to nominate county officials and delegates to the congressional convention. The district unit rule was debated with Ohio county proposed, but the county unit rule won.
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Clarkeburg
W. Va
Republican Executive Committee
Harmer
Antic
Hubevard
Ohio County
United
Jolliff Makes Substantial Barbour County Coal Deal
Fairmont’s M A Jolliff arranged a large Barbour county coal lands purchase for Judge Dayton and a group of Pennsylvania capitalists. The Barbour coal tract, about 540 acres, was owned by J F Barnes of Fairmont. The price reported around fifty dollars per acre.
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M. A. Jolliff
Fairmont
Barbour County
Fred OG. Blue
Judge Dayton
Pennsyvania Capitalists
Fertilizer in Stock at United Cash Store ad
Fertilizer in stock now for spring payments. Will take any kind of trade for fertilizer. All grades sold by 296-41. Tros. Nuzum Agt. Read United Cash Store’s ad. They sell cheap for cash.
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United Cash
O'S
Runaway Horse Causes Wreck on South Grafton Street
This morning near the colored school on the South Side Earl Fords delivery wagon rolled downhill when the horse became uncontrollable. The wagon upset, the horse was thrown and the driver pitched forward with the animal atop. Both escaped with only minor bruises and little damage to the wagon.
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Earl Ford
Grand Street
Hores
Important Meeting Tonight of Grafton YMCA Committee
A special meeting of the Building Committee of the YMCA is called for tonight at 7 o'clock. Interstate Secretary Geo F Tibbitts of Washington DC is in the city to discuss the Grafton work and wishes to meet all committee members at the Association Rooms promptly. All association members are urged to attend. The Board of Directors stresses the meeting to confer with Mr Tibbitts on the Grafton work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. F. Tibbitts
Washington, D. C
Grafton
Association
Vemue
Tibbitts
Grafton Association
Nomination Equivalent to Election in Taylor County
The Morgan Town Chronicle notes Taylor County's primary effectively decides the contest. Republicans picked Drim to succeed himself in the legislature, with B F Bailey chosen for the district including Taylor Marion and Monongalia. It is expected Dr Lanham will return to the legislature as Taylor’s nominee faces no opposition from the other two counties.
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Taylor
Drim
B. F. Bailey
Taylor County
Marion
Monongalia
Dr. Lanham
Tawe
Amyreneon
Rosier
Gratton
Warden
Mongalia
Bailey
Fireman Killed Engineer Fatally Injured in Rail Wreck
Charleston West Virginia May 23 In the wreck of a work on the Kanawha and West Virginia railroad twenty miles from here Fireman Elmer James was scalded to death and Engineer M L Bucker fatally injured sixteen others were injured more or less
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Elmer James
M. L. Bucker
Water main extension reaches Empress glass works district
The West Main street water main is being extended to Empress glass works. A crew has worked days on the project and much pipe has already been laid.
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West Main Street
Empress Glass Works
Baltimore and Ohio Excursion to Wheeling
Sunday May 27, excursion from Gratton at 6 45 p m for 1 00 round trip to Wheeling. Train departs Gratton with return option noted.
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Baltimore & Ohio
Wheeling
Gratton
Penn Railroad Officials Testify in Coal Company Inquiry
Witnesses including Cap n John P Green and William A Patton face questions on stock holdings in Keystone Coal and other coal firms as the Interstate Commerce Commission probes alleged rail coal company ties. Patton explains holdings and past mergers while dispute arises over cash paid and stock ownership amid plans for broader state inquiries.
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Capen
John P. Green
Pennsylvania Railroad
William A. Patton
Cassatt
Philadelphia
Robert Pitcairn
President Gassatt
Pittsburg
George F. Huff
Keystone Coal and Coke Company
John Lloyd
Columbia Coal Mining Company
J. Howard Patton
William A Patton
Theodore N. Ely
C. A. Buch
Tillman Gillespie
J. H. Patton
Pennsylvania
Patton
Qve
Keystone
Keystone Company
Atlantic Crushed Coke ‘Company
Commission
Cockrell
Busines
Glasgow
Alleged Irregularities in This County's Primaries Repudiated
A county letter defends the primary election against accusations of unfairness. Election officers and precincts were praised as sober and upright, with no evidence of misconduct. Supporters emphasize party unity and loyalty to candidates Bailey and Taylor under county leadership.
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Coon Carena
Jeounty Committee
Warden | Himeel
Barbour County Civil Engineer Killed By Train
Worth Teter of Belington Barbour County was struck and killed by a passenger train on the Western Maryland line yesterday afternoon. The 45 year old was walking on the track as the train approached and could not be warned in time. He leaves a wife and four children and was a cousin of Hon. O F Teter of Philippi.
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Worth Teter
Barbour
Belington
Maryland
Efort
Teter
Hom. O F. Teter
Phintppl
Justices Halt Train Riding Nuisance on B and O Line
The B and O railroad reports major progress in stopping trampe riding as magistrates previously jailed offenders on charges. In the last two months only four men were arrested, with the railroad hiring effective officers to curb the problem.
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B. & O. Railroad Company
Pickard China Display at Lor Co Jewelry Store
Annual exhibition of Pickard Painted China will be hosted by G W Lor & Co at their jewelry store on Friday May 25 1906 with Mrs Anna Pickard Atkins in charge offering high art china lovers a chance to study large elegant assortments and receive information from the exclusive agent's display audience invited by Dr Hardman and Avon hotel staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Lor & Co
G. W. Lear Co
Anna Pickard Atkins
Mears. G. W. Loar & Co
Residents Press Dr Jarrett on Sidewalk Work on East Washington
Prodded by neighbors on East Washington Street, Dr Jarrett faces a push to install a sidewalk in front of his Newton Street property. A city filing seeks action to close a widening gap on the block. The Doctor has previously laid one of four sidewalk sections in town, and public demand grows.
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East Washington Street
Jarrett
Wasnewton Street
Hae
Proudfoot moves to Weston to enter grocery business
Clyde Proudfoot, longtime calorman for HM. Compton sities star on Main Street, relocates with family to Weston and will start a grocery business there. He is regarded as an exemplary young man and his wife will be missed by friends in the city. The Sentinel congratulates Weston residents on the addition of another worthy family to their population.
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Clyde Proudfoot
Compton Sities
Maimetreet
Weston
Proudfoot
Thie City
Sentinel
Theig
Death of a Young Lady Mise Bertha Shaffer
Mise Bertha Shaffer of 130 South Front died at 11 o clock. She was a highly esteemed young lady and member of Andrews M E church, converted and joined in winter. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev H C Dominions at her home, with burial to Monteville Barbour. undertaker J A McCabe in charge.
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Mise Bertha Shatter
D. B. Shaffer
South Front
Mise Shaffer
Andrews M. KE
J. A. MrCabe
Daily Weather Report: Fair Tonight and Friday
Weather note indicates fair conditions for tonight and Friday. The text also mentions a pump call and a factory whistle sign, with unclear references to fence building and a person or place named Cali on O.
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Cali
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McGraw Gas
Rev. Reese
Agt
Pennarr
Coal CO
F. Huff
Cish
Knapp
Huron Coal — Company
Atlantic Crushed Coke Company
Columbia Coal Company
Greensburg, Pa
Cassatt Bank
Greenwich
Keystoke Coal and Coke Company
Roberts
Thompson
Huff
Clements
Galaxy
Pugh& Beavers Grocery
Grapton
Terra Alta
A. W. Gibbs
Altoona
Dr. Hardman
the and Auriet of Spectacles and Arts
Avon Hotel
Great Eastern Carnival Co
Scenic Theatre
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