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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1909
Page
1
The readable text mentions scam allegations, arbitration hopes, and settlement talks tied to a railroad firemen strike. It also covers suffrage rally remarks by Mrs. Foster Avery, Roosevelt party comments from Nairobi, and local obituaries and sports notes, with scattered notices from Clarksburg and Charleston about Elks events and baseball attendance.
President issues order directing all government employees to observe national holidays on Mondays when possible. The change aims to align celebrations with extended weekends, affecting staffing and holiday observance nationwide.
City officials are forbidden to carry pistols after a new anti pistol law. Judge Holt to hold a special circuit court session Friday to issue licenses for officers and others to carry firearms. He will travel to Kingwood the next day for court. A note on using a berry crate as a jar support for canning.
Paris May 27 Andrew Carnegie arranged to give 1 000 000 dollars to establish a hero fund in France under conditions similar to funds in the United States England and Scotland The gift to be announced at a luncheon at the University of Paris with Carnegie as guest of honor President Fal res will attend During his brief stay he is showered with attention Baron d Estournelles de Constant will host a dinner for him Carnegie will depart for London
Thomas Stanton of East St Louis resigns as police magistrate by physician order to seek fresh air and outdoor work. He becomes a street sweeper earning 1.50 a day while citing health gains over a $300 monthly magistrate salary. A former well known umpire in Texas, Pacific Northwest, and Illinois leagues, he notes he prioritizes health over pay.
Elks leaders J. J. Remlinger Will P. Clark William B. Cruise and others returned home after attending the Glarksburg Lodge anniversary celebration on Wednesday. Vincents orchestra plans to depart on train 55 for Monongab to play for a military ball hosted by the Uniform Bank Knights of Pythias tonight. The group reflects that seldom do people get everything they want, comparing it to a spoiled child.
Miss Helen Zaruba, tied to the Clarksburg Sensation, explained that threats from captors forced her daughter's marriage and that the home would be burned. The principal involved was in Grafton, with the incident unfolding this morning in Oakland.
A dramatic sequence in Clarksburg centers on Miss Helen Zaruba and Emil Plontienek who eloped after threats. They were seized in Oakland where a marriage occurred one moment after arrest. Mrs Zaruba and Chief Brooks pursued details, while local officials vow to uncover all involved.
The High School Year Book The Jak Book is issued for Juniors and will be sold at the opera house tonight and tomorrow. It reflects credit on the scholars and students. On May 26 Judge Mi fer of the Supreme Court granted an appeal on a writ of error in the case John R. Butcher et al v H Sommerville et al.
At the casino Graham and Townsend perform with singing and dancing. Frank Johnson wins first prize in a Winona colored contest. Don’t miss this act as the show features exceptional dance and song talents this Thursday Friday and Saturday.
New York May 27 A Leo Stevens and Prof David B Todd Amherst College announce training in July for a ten mile ascent to signal Mars. Aluminum pressure cases will house them with oxygen tanks and low temperature inhalation. They will wear special clothing and use meteorological instruments and electrical gear to catch signals from Mars during the September 15 closest approach.
A city baby boom reports two newborn daughters last night. Mr and Mrs HIS Law on the West Side welcomed a daughter, and Mr and Mrs Codrel Dean on Maple Avenue welcomed another. Friends extend hearty congratulations to both families.
A quiet wedding in the First Ward at Rev. J. H. Flanagan's home on Washington street joined Miss Nell Pinnell and Mr. Thomas Alva Hall in matrimony. Pinnell, daughter of the late Dr Pinnell, is a well known local, while Hall, of Fairmont, is a respected young man with broad friends. The ceremony united the contracting parties with a small circle and well wishes for a long peaceful married life.
Millard Bradley nine year old son of Justics and Megit Bradley of Knottsville district died after choking on a grain of corn. He swallowed it about three weeks ago, later suffered violent coughing and suffocated last night. Funeral at M H Church Knottsville Friday afternoon with Rev Byers officiating. Undertaker McCabe to conduct interment.
President Ben Davis of the United Mine Workers district travels from Charleston to Indianapolis to confer with national President T L Lewis about the ongoing strike. No change in the strike is expected until Davis returns.
Little Miss Gertrude Suddarth daughter of Dr and Mrs F Sudarth from the West Side hosted an afternoon birthday party with several young friends to celebrate her fourth birthday an enjoyable time was reported by all attendees.
In Chicago on May 7 a local fundraiser featured Mrs. Smith shaving her husband on alternate days for three months. The event netted about 1 dollar from a donation to a missionary cause. Prize money and gifts came from supporters including Mr. Hill Marshall and J. Tre, with proceeds going to the West Episcopal church. The society awarded Mrs. Smith first prize for her unusual fundraising method as spectators viewed blooded horses and other stock farm attractions at Riverside.
Special offer from now until July 1st at Priedman Bros. 63-108. Ten percent discount applies to all novelties cut glass and silverware.
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