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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1900
Page
9
A June dawn marks 520 census enumerators entering homes nationwide. They carry badges, report cards, and steady work pay, collecting names, ages, births, race, education, ownership, and residence details for the nationwide census.
The ad claims Green's August Flower cures indigestion nervous prostration and heart failure by cleansing the system and stabilizing liver function. It asserts doctors were scarce, severe illnesses rare, and promotes sample bottles at local druggists Grafton Deng and Monroe & Brobard in Flemington.
Fragmentary notes mention Mul and Grafton wells fertilizers for corn in West Virginia, with references to brands and local pricing. The text also alludes to a white backpack and assorted items sold at low cost, possibly at Blaney's, with a six cent rate noted.
The piece reviews Governor MacCorkle's Montgomery address on the southern negro franchise, arguing for an honest educational and property standard applied to black and white voters. It warns that disfranchisement threatens constitutional rights, federalism, and national political stability, noting risks of northern and southern overreach and urging equality in the franchise regardless of race.
An editorial urges observing Memorial Day with reverence rather than merriment. It contrasts veterans of the Civil War and the Spanish American War with plans for amusements, stressing the need to honor fallen soldiers and support families of those in service. Local merchants are urged to contribute and observe the day’s gravity.
A sequence of testimonials praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief during the change of life. Mrs Mary James cites marked improvement after nine years of bladder and liver trouble. Mrs Dean Nakamura reports rapid relief and renewed strength. Another unnamed Brooklyn reader notes significant benefit and recommends the remedy.
The Clarksburg Telegram reports two surveying corps moving along Elk and Gnati erook toward Philippi and Clarkburg. They arrive amid mystery, fueling suspicions they serve Senator Elking and Henry G. Davis to build a Tin line linking Belington, Clarksburg, and the West Virginia Central. The plan would connect to the Greenbrier river via Backhannon, but timing remains unclear.
A reflective piece urges thinking and speaking kindly to avoid imagined slights. It promotes a rule to think, speak, and act well, linking personal harmony to social roles. Notices of a United Confederate Veterans Reunion in Louhville with rail travel discounts are included, detailing travel dates and extension options.
Owners of dogs must pay a tax on prevention of receipt as per the revised ordinance. I J. Orrewownrnt, City Collector.
The notice seeks pulp from Poplar, linn, cucumber, basswood and buckeye species with price offers. It lists West Virginia Pulp and Paper Co. Piedmont and notes wallpaper for baths with tile porcelain imitation. The message is signed by Joan N. Tregellas.
Tucker the B and O conductor was found guilty of assault and battery for striking Bhuk Seymour with a piece of iron after Seymour refused to leave a freight train at Thanksgiving. Seymour, injured, recovered after weeks in Kegsler hospital and later settled in Clarkburg as a trusted grain merchant employee. Tucker was fined $16 and costs. Also noted are excursion plans by the Western Passenger Association with Rock Island offering Chicago to Colorado trips at special rates beginning June 20 and similar trips from Denver area to Eastern points with round trips priced at one fare plus $2.
The ad details wallpaper for nurseries and baths showing a pastoral blue scene on a bird's egg blue ground. It credits designer Joan N. Tregellas. The copy emphasizes wear resistance and decorative effect.
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