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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1910
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR describes a meeting matter involving a person named Dawson and local truck, poultry, and address references. Mentions Excell and navigation in a local context with scattered names and dates.
Last night at the Opera House a crowd gathered for the twenty fifth commencement of the high school class of 1919. diplomas were awarded to fifteen graduates including Abbott Powell Schroeder Rogers Byers Koe Miller Zinn Carroll and others. The program opened with the Bridal Chorus and a speaker Rev J W Engle gave an invocation. Dr W T Barbe of West Virginia University delivered a long address on Standards, the orchestra played, and Prof M M Brooks presented the class with Superintendent J Humphrey presiding.
May 26 at Huntington Hospital a woman identified as Mrs Neal reportedly attempted self harm amid rumors and gossip. Mr Neal had left on a trip for several days. the couple had recently separated and Mrs Neal was in a troubled state before the incident.
Fragmented OCR notes hint at a club concert in a mountain town with an Alta district reference. It mentions a department, counties, and a special agent, plus patrol and commissioner roles, but details are unclear.
Mrs. Julia A. Perine widow of Wilson Perine died at 3 30 this morning at her west side home after an eight day illness with pneumonia fever. She was born June 6 1842 in Harrison county and moved to Grafton thirteen years ago. Survived by two children and two brothers, funeral Saturday at 2 20 p m from the U B church with burial in Bluemont cemetery. The Sentinel offers sympathy to the bereaved family.
William Seyler, charged with murdering Jane Adams on the Atlantic City Milion Dollar Pier, was acquitted after a five hour jury deliberation. The crowded courtroom erupted in cheers, and Seyler greeted jurors with handshakes. The defense cited police methods. the prosecution urged first degree murder.
New York May 26 Jake Kilrain, the old time heavyweight, says Jeffries needs a hard rough man to train with daily. Kilrain arrived from Europe and may go to California to attend the Jeffries Johnson bout. He joked that Jeffries will win and emphasized the need for a partner who can push him to peak condition.
Mr R M Moran of Fairmont visited the city to promote The Woodmen Echo a new paper for the Woodmen of the World Woodmen Circle and Boys of Woodcraft Morap edits and publishes the two editions and left copies at the Sentinel office seeking subscriptions The paper aims to support the order and its activities Sweet Melody Flour.
Local discussion centers on a proposed agreement involving the Baltimore and Ohio line. Hon. Hugh Warder is among prominent figures urged to weigh in as citizens voice concern and seek clarity on potential implications for East End residents.
Large crowds viewed Halley’s comet last night despite smoke and lights, with many venturing beyond city illumination for a clearer view. A notable portion doubted its existence, while others were persuaded to look, reflecting divergent public belief and curiosity amid ecclesiastical controversy in New York.
Atlantic City May 26 The judicial committee of the general assembly completed the hearing of the New York presbytery ministry case. The committee may deliver its report to the assembly today.
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad plans to award contracts for extending the Guyan Valley Branch from the Big Huff mouth in Logan county through Wyoming county to the Piney extension in Raleigh county. The 33 mile route up Big Huff creek to Oceana and Laurel fork of Guyan river will connect two major coal carrying branches and open rich coal and timber lands.
John F. Caveney transferred the deed for 26 feet of East Main street property formerly owned by Baltimore and Ohio to Daniel Houck for the company. The sale completes negotiations for the depot site, with payment made to Caveney. Also noted are prior purchases of Col. McGraw and Reymann Brewing Company properties and a visit by Mrs Clyde C Lewis to Kingwood.
Fragmented OCR text appears garbled with many typos and unclear events. Readable names or locations are not establishable. The piece seems to reference a performance or theater note but lacks concrete details to summarize into a coherent card.
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