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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1900
Page
1
The piece laments those who fought across eras, noting sacrifices from sixty one and earlier. It speaks of laying garlands on each grave and planting the flag that long shall wave, honoring the dead whose deeds live on in memory and spring blooms.
The article explains the Grand Army of the Republic, its formation, insignia, and Memorial Day origins, then reviews a Grafton Banks excursion for the West Virginia Bankers’ Association up the Tygarts Valley. It praises the trip, noting Vincent's Band, coal wealth, rail expansions, rapid county growth, and a celebratory vote of thanks at the end.
The article notes a large crowd planned for a memorial day event at Bluemont with Reform School boys and local groups, plus calls for police expansion. It critiques the American Building at the Paria Exposition as unsafe and likely to fail, while highlighting hotel amenities for delegates and concerns about road hazards and waste disposal. It ends with Milton Goldsmith in Junior Munsey describing food adulteration through a fly allegory.
Grafton capitalists formed a new bank in Parsons Tucker County naming The Tucker County Bank with 25000 dollars capital. Directors elected were A Jay Valentin e W E Davis Ira E Robinson Wm M Clayton Riley Harper J P Scott and M C Feather Feather chosen president Harper also noted as president. C J Fleming of Grafton elected cashier after long service with Muhl Co and Mabie Lumber Co.
Dr Frank M Dent died at home in Newburg on Sunday May 20 1900 after long illness. He leaves a wife and three children. Funeral was held from his late home on Monday. He was the oldest son of Dr William Dent, a longtime practitioner, acquainted in Grafton where he is a frequent visitor. The bequest was well known in Grafton.
Monday afternoon Thomas Kernan, working in the turn shop, caught his right arm in a revolving shaft, breaking both bones. On Saturday, yard brakeman A G Stalnaker caught his hand between two car bumpers, injuring a finger severely enough to require amputation. Drs W F and C Vankirk performed the surgical aid in both cases.
A pair of saddle pockets containing sheep shears and a sheep shearing outfit was lost between Webster and Taylors Drain on May 16. Finder should leave them at Sxxtiven offices of Eestore, Webster, to receive a reward. Summer hosiery and underwear in art styles and prices at the Bee Hive.
Thieves entered Robbers Fawcett Bros. store Saturday night tearing a money drawer from the counter and stealing some small change. Hyson’s store at the east end was also raided with the front door struck by a heavy iron causing glass to crash. no major items were taken as proprietors note.
Police detective J B Stone learned of a robbery at Littleton a day earlier and Wednesday located a suspect, H Meighen. Thursday morning he was taken to Littleton and handed over to authorities. Meighen stands accused of stealing 35 dollars from a companion.
Real estate for sale by J. L. Hechmer includes several valuable houses. A notable listing is the John Flanagan property on the south side of Washington Street. Bee Hive advertises hot weather shirt waists and well selected stock for summer comfort.
Senate bill by Elkins calls for a 875000 site purchase and construction of a United States post office and government offices in Grafton West Virginia. Includes fireproof vaults heating ventilation elevators and approaches. Proposals to advertise for bids and proceed as required. Likely to pass next session. may not clear house this session.
The new proprietors of the Grafton Hotel hosted a Tuesday night ball that showcased beauty and elegance. Pretty ladies in gowns and gentlemen in full dress enjoyed Cumberland Orchestra music, and at midnight the banquet hall opened for a lavish repast. The celebration continued into the early morning, marking a highly successful first event.
Senator Gramm announces West Virginia headquarters at the National Republican Convention in Philadelphia will be the west parlor of the Hotel Stratford All West Virginians planning to attend may have mail directed to that address Senators Gramm and other delegates aim to make visitors welcome and comfortable at the headquarters
The city clerks Protective Association voices strong support for the early closing plan. Labor and other organizations are urged to join, pledging cooperation as resolutions praised the effort and emphasized clerks deserve recreation hours.
John Mooney and Frank Friday, convicted of killing James Hervey on March 1 in Wheeling, West Virginia, were denied a new trial this morning. They were sentenced to be hanged on Friday, July 13, by the state penitentiary warden. The defendants faced the sentence with notable detachment, Mooney chewing tobacco and spitting.
In Wheeling a seance by Francis Schlatter at the McLure House bar room may shake followers’ faith. He drank freely, damaged his wife’s clothing, and insulted her. salesmen provided liquor entertainment as he advanced his claimed healing powers. Also reported is a tender meeting at the Marion infirmary of father and daughter after thirteen years apart. The Wheeling Bridge & Terminal Railway property sold to the Pennsylvania Railroad for 1,515,000 dollars, amid bidder surprise. A twelve year old Belleville boy vanished after a stranger coerced him into selling whiskey, suspected to be hiding in nearby woods. West Virginia’s intercollegiate oratorical contest crown went to a West Virginia Unit representative, third annual contest since the group formed.
Thomas Shaver of Union, Monroe County, unearthed a 1000 pound cannon given by President Monroe in honor of the county’s naming. Once used in Fourth of July celebrations from Maine to Mexico, the relic was buried decades ago and forgotten. Local officials plan to restore the piece and lend it to the Historical and Antiquarian Society, rewarding Shaver.
Brakeman George W. Vincent, about 25, was crushed while making a coupling at Farmington. He was caught between dumpers and mangled, dying instantly. The tragedy removes a young railway worker with a brief life and unknown next of kin.
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