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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1906
Page
5
A West Virginia column urges patronizing home merchants over distant stores and notes local leaders like Hon. Geo. C. Sturgiss entering the congressional race. It also reports a Wood County Good Roads meeting with ex Senator Camden backing bond financing for scientifically built roads and lasting improvements.
The Sentinel congratulates all candidates who won Tuesday's Republican primary and thanks those who were defeated for their votes. It urges unity for the ticket, predicts a Taylor County Republican majority in November, and highlights Bailey in the Senate and Dr Lanham in the House as key legislators to shape beneficial state measures.
Taylor county voters backed Dr. Landham for legislature in yesterday's Republican primary. State Senator Baile y won by a 300 vote margin. Lanham led House candidates with 939 to 468. McDaniel topped for County Commissioner, and Newton was unopposed for Superintendent. The primary was peaceful with no fraud found, and Bailey received congratulations from supporters across the district. The Eleventh district includes Taylor, Marion, and Monongalia, with Grafton favored as a future convention site.
Parkersburg banking family announces engagement of Carroll Pickett, son of Capt. Ed Pickett, to Miss May Park. The wedding date is set for early summer. Pickett serves as assistant cashier at Citizens National Bank and is described as a promising young man with a bright future.
West Virginia patent attorney H E Dunlap of Wheeling reports patents issued to state inventors on the 15th. John Owens of Wheeling, assignor to Imperial Glass Co of Bellaire Ohio, designs a glass vessel. J C Galbreath of Charleston and Jacob Householder of Big Chimney receive designs for a car coupling and a shoe polishing compound by Edward A Cook Giotto. A trademark registration went to Auburn Wagon Co of Martinsburg for wagons cart dray and tracks.
A man states that his wife Delia Peters has ordered him away and he will not be responsible for any debts she incurred. The note is signed 4l4ta J Perens.
Mr Joseph Tregellas father of John N Tregellas of this city died at Union Bridge Carroll County Maryland on Tuesday evening after a lengthy illness. He was about seventy six and well known in the county. The funeral is set for Thursday at Frederick City. John N Tregellan of Graf ton was at the bedside and the family will have the town’s sympathy. Tregellar stores will close from noon today to 1 PM Thursday.
In Smithfield C Ohio on May 23 nonunion miners desert in large numbers crippling Coal Company operations. Only eight of thirty imported workers remained and four of one hundred from Chicago reached Plum Run, with unions urging more to desert. A mass meeting in St Clairsville praised deserters as victory for the miners, while officials warned strikers and blocked evictions from company houses. National Vice President Lewis pledged intensified efforts in Belmont Jefferson counties as operators focus on the district.
The Great Eastern Carnival Company will occupy Main Street from the post office to Wari's Livery stable during the upcoming Memorial Day week. Eight to ten clean tent shows, a merry go round, a high dive, and acts such as The Scenic Theatre and A Trip to the Moon promise moral, family friendly entertainment. Managers Klaus and Bak plan appearances in Mane nington first and emphasize up to date, respectable attractions for ladies and families.
A clash erupted between Samah Saffle and J. W. Carney over Grafton licensing actions in Rosier Schoolhouse area. Euhn Saffle struck Carney. a general row followed. Justice Lilly fined Elihxs Saffle ten dollars, Sam Saffle two dollars, and Carney one dollar plus costs.
Blueville residents share family visits and health news as Mrs William Ayers visits her mother in Parkersburg and friends in the community. Ray Dempsty recovers from severe burns after an accident at Beaumest factory. Mr EM Cassell returns to work after a toe injury. Mrs Mary Loradder heads to Texas to see her sister and plans Kansas visits before returning home. Luzadder moves from Grafton to a summer farm. Families from near Baltimore visit their son Achell and friends at Glady Creek including Mrs Reese and Exil general.
A letter from A R Wantex Gralton of Wo Va dated May 28 08 thanks Taylor County residents for their primary votes and congratulates a successful opponent on support for their senatorship while signaling continued campaign efforts.
A reader story from Faisonia Minnesota describes stomach troubles and relief after trying a tonic. The narrative mentions an elderly resident receiving treatment and regaining appetite, with notes on diet and recovery milestones.
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