Stop Work On Grafton Extension Over Bridge Guarantee
The Grafton Traction Company halts a one mile extension toward the park until a guaranteed bridge is funded. Supervisors say without a park bridge the line may end at Maple Avenue this summer, with uncertainty over park status and public access. A 50 cent subscription per man in Grafton could finance the bridge if the park remains public.
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Qally Sentinel
Pesele Murt
Hou ‘Traction Company
Maple Avenue
Hartley
Grafton Traction Company
Eni
Sentinel
Park
Grafton
Grafton Park
City of
A. Shackelford
Treet
Somie Assurance
Handley Crossing
John T. Beasar
Teacher offers music and piano classes at Bell Street studio
Mamie Walters Pracht, Morgantown University music graduate of 1908, plans a week of May 22 1911 for piano organ and pipe organ instruction at Studio No 210 Pearl Street Bell Phone 174 J open for public use. Sent letter from Traction Company president May 23 1911 to Samuel Hartley detailing build plans and park access conditions.
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Mamie Walters Pracht
Morgantown University
John Porter Lawrence
Washington, D. C
Pearl Street
Bell Phone
Hartley
The
Sentinel
Joan T. McGraw
the Traction Company
Star Theatre to Raise Admission to 10c in City
The Star theatre announces a price rise to 10c per seat starting tomorrow with matinees on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 5c and 10c. Three performances nightly at 7 30 9 30, six new fans to cool the venue, and indies specials for women and children. Ground floor access, The Aeroplane weight to be weighed Friday at 1 30 at Philippi.
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Star Theatre
STAR
Sena
Radcliffe and Hall
Mislair
Shiloh
Courtship education debate spurs primary bills in Charleston
May 24 Charleston reports the Senate debating a Republican primary bill to print and advance without committee referral. A Kadunkon House resolution to appoint a commission to draft a future primary law failed 19 to 11. The Oregon plan inspires a proposed bill, urged to include youth guidance, guardian duties, and propriety training. youth meetings urged at K of P hall ahead of Memorial day. Prof Blout advocates early instruction for marriage life as the proper course.
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Charleston
Charles ©. Coffman
Harison County
Senate
Fisher
Phillips
Gilkagon House
Bland
Preston
French
Oregon
House
K. of P. Hall
HK Hhh
Chicago
R. + KE, Blout
Waller High School
Summer Season At Buckhannon
Rev L W Roberts and family plan a Buckhannon summer retreat with the minister taking a leave from West Main M B Church due to Mrs Roberts illness. The family will occupy the Buckhannon residence during the heated term as preparations are made for their move. In Washington a Senate resolution cites Standard Oil monopoly actions and urges criminal probes under the Sherman Act with detailed defendants named and instruction to report prosecutions. For rent furnished rooms with bath at 318 Pearl Street.
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L. W. Roberts
West Main Street
M. B
Buckhannon
Washington
John D. Rocker
Charles M. Pratt
Feller
John D.archbold
Oisease
Supreme Court
United States
Senate
Pomerene
Den
Ohio
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
Senior Class Day Arts at Brinkman Opera House
The Grafton High School Senior Class day exercises drew a large crowd to Brinkman Opera House as the program impressed attendees. Performances included Girls G Club numbers, a class history by Ruth Jackson Miss Jessie Tush’s excellent poem, a semi chorus Forget Me Not and Greeting to Spring, and Lawrencer Miller Jaco’s class grumbler. Grace May Lear delivered the class oration, with Grace Fay Fawcett and others contributing sketches and duets. The event closed with praise for all participants and the program’s quality. Tonight commencements will be held by Miss.
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Brinkman Opera House
Daily Sentinel
Grafton High School
Ruth Jackson
Jessie Tush
Strauss
Lawrencer Miller Jaco
Lila Creel Sinset
Marze
Dna Shuck
Grace Fay Fawcett
Martin Phillips
Carrie Lucille ‘Wilkinson
Amorosa
Boex
Girls Glee Club
Grace May Lear
Mrs Emily C Proudfoot Died At Rowlesburg After Illness
Former Graf ton resident Mrs Emily C Proudfoot wife of Frank P Proudfoot died at her Rowlesburg home after a brief illness at 9 90 oclock age 69. She leaves husband and four children Dr M Hy Bowlesby Gordon Franklin Mrs B F Menifee Willing elm Kas Ernest J Bowles She may be buried in Blenmont cemetery in this city funeral plans not yet completed
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Grapton
Rowlesburg
Emily C
Frank P. Proudfoot
James W. Proudfoot
Wilford Street
Blnemont Cemetery
Senator Phillips Backs Direct Primary For State Seat
Charles Town VA May 24 Senator Phillips of Taylor County confirms candidacy for secretary of state and backs direct primary. He says he will vote with Republicans to pass a primary bill and foresees no need to undermine the will of the people or help Clarence Watson seek another term.
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Charleston
W. Va
Phillips
Taylor
John T. McGraw
Taylorite
Committee of Claims and
Jase
Hood Phillips
Grafton
Clarence W. Watson
United States Senate
Republian
Watson
Big Acts at Casino Theatre This Week
Daily Sentinel reports three major vaudeville acts at the Casino theatre Thursday through Saturday. Stull trio with Baby Thelma, Conness and Edna singing act, and Lillian Carter the Magnolia Blossom deliver songs and comedy. No advance price. 10 cents all. Special Saturday matinee for children.
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Casino Wink
Daily Sentinel
Casino Theatre
Phillips
Stull
Baby Thelma
Conness
Edna
Lillian Carter
Thelma
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Geo. L. Hartley
Grafton Traction Line
City
American Federation of Labs
Emcee
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John Kirby, Jr
Los Angeles ‘Times
Harrison Gray Otis
Los Angeles
Gompers
Coffman
Philippi
Rockefeller
Standard Ol Company
John —D.rockefeller
William Rockefeller
Henry H. Rogers
Henry M. Flagler
John D. Archbold
Oliver H. Payne
Bath
Mrg. Proudfoot
Presbyterian
Atlantic City
N. J
Committee On Temp
Presbyterian General Assembly
Tennessee
Oklahoma
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