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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1909
Page
4
Grafton Weekly Sentinel dated May 27 1909 reports the paper’s long running establishment in March 1870 and notes the dollar per year subscription rate in advance.
Rev J C Broomfield of Fairmont delivered a masterful sermon to Grafton High School graduates at the opera house. He spoke on Hear What God the Lord Shall Speak addressing present and past graduates and all listeners with uplifting guidance. The Sentinel praises the sermon and hopes graduates profit, noting city improvements funded by bond issues and the case for water works and prudent debt management. The piece also comments on Grafton baseball pride, the first pistol offense under a new law, and social commentary on taxation and federal court issues.
Dr Vicente Santoni of the Medical Faculty of Paris now practicing in Ponce Porto Rico certifies that he has used the preparation Known as Peruna for some time in ca tarrhal diseases and always obtains excellent results. He says it is a good preparation and he will always use it in cases for which it is adapted.
Dr V Santoni of Ponce Porto Rico testifies as medical doctor and lawyer about Peruna remedy for pulmonary diseases. He cites certification by Esteban Vidal y Rios and notes training at University of Madrid and Barcelona.
Dr Hartman’s Peruna is promoted as a universal tonic suited to high altitude low oxygen climates and low temperature environments. It claims to strengthen vitality reduce drug habit risk and aid those recovering from illness or feeling low due to climate.
Mayor Love asks residents to decorate homes and businesses to honor veterans of the Civil War and later conflicts. The piece stresses patriotism, flags, and bunting for Memorial Day, while noting discussions on lumber tariffs led by Elkins Scott and Doliver. Also includes a pie-baking tip and a garbled end line.
Mrs. Mary Bozaman, a Slavish woman with three children, misrouted two thousand miles while traveling from New York City to Grafton West Virginia. She bought a ticket to Grafton North Dakota, exhausted funds left destitute, North Dakota mayor aided, now en route to Grafton WV with husband.
The Parkersburg Dispatch reports the wedding of Lola Fleming and E L Thorpe at Lynn Street home. About 24 guests attended a spring ceremony with orange blossoms, roses, and cedar ferns as decor, Rev. S. B. Klyne officiating. The bride wore champagne pongee lace and carried white carnations. reception featured white and green decor with peonies and the wedding cake.
Post office marks a weekly list of unclaimed letters for Grafton West Virginia ending May 22 1909. Women Mary Wetzel is listed and men include J P Davis Clyde B Glazebrook Harry Goodwine David Grifith Billy Hochheimer Frank Hutchins Master William Mercer. Advertise letters with date of matter and call for them before June 5 1909. If unclaimed they go to the Dead Letter Office.
Gov Johnson implies Col Bryan is a political joke and teases that in 1912 the colonel will have fun with the ambitious Swede, signaling rising scrutiny and rivalry ahead of a new era in state politics.
Mrs. Anna Hughes hosted a reception for the bride and Mr. Thorpe with guests including Mr. and Mrs. M. Oppenheimer, Milton Laird, J. W. Mayhall, W. R. Woods and families. The couple plan a visit to Thorpe’s parents in Grafton then an extended eastern tour before residing in Fairmont where Thorpe runs a lumber business.
Claude resident L F Spring visits parents Mr and Mrs Wm Spring. Charles Fawley visits H F Hovatter. Mt Pleasant Singing School led by L F Spring shows rapid progress. Local youths attend summer normal school at Terra Alta. H M Fauley returns from Parkersburg Civil Service exams. Eva Spring returns from Grafton where she worked last week. James Demoss of Grafton moves to Mn John Bradley farm near Claude.
A busy Sunday in Blueville as residents visit relatives and friends. Mr and Mrs Ed Cassell spent Sunday with Mollie Swindler and Mrs W Brown. Mrs John Henderson joined her son Earl Henderson. Anna Cassell is very sick. The piece lists several calls on neighbors including Irontown’s Collins family, Wm Jenkins family, Lewis Hornlein, Abe Blue and son Chester at Mannington, Will Bowman and son, Linda, John Cassell of Grafton, Wait Robinson shopping, and Will Whitman family calling on Ayers. John Cassell visits Piedmont and Cambriang.
Rev Walter Sinclair filled his regular appointment at Otterbein Chapel last Sunday. Several locals including Louise Freeman Lillian McCartney Pearl Shaw attend school in Terra Alta. Residents James Hamilton Mary Langerhead Annie visit Graf ton. D W Miller and others traveled to Wheeling Grafton Pruntytown. Community notes end with a light domestic cue urging kindness to women.
An old remedy listing carbolized witch hazel salve intended for pits burns and sores. The fragment suggests topical use and branding aimed at common skin irritations. Names or dates are not provided.
A fragment of guidance praising sympathy for strangers, charity over vanity, and simple living. It urges reducing chores, enjoying time outdoors with children, and ending the day with a clear mind to rest for the next day. It also notes that genuine joy comes from caring for others, not appearances.
Try a button sewn with a single thread rather than double. Many assume a double thread is necessary, but tailors avoid it because single thread moves smoothly and resists tangling. Test this method and decide if you prefer it over the traditional double thread.
Court sale in Taylor County West Virginia on June 12 1909 at 1 to 2 PM at the Grafton courthouse front door. Shares Certificate No 37 for 10 shares of The Thornton Fire Brick Company stock offered. Cash terms. A. W. Burdette Special Commissioner.
Notice to all persons holding liens by judgment or otherwise on the real estate of Charles G Williams. Pursuant to a Circuit Court decree in Taylor County West Virginia, liens must be presented for adjudication at the office in Grafton by June 17, 1909. G W Ford Commissioner A W Burdett Plaintiff's Attorney.
Commissioner G W Ford issues a notice in a Taylor County West Virginia chancery case McDade v Williams et al. The order, dated April 8, 1909, requires attendance June 17, 1909 at the Court House in Grafton to report on Williams real estate title, rental, liens, and related matters. Attorney A W Burdett represents the plaintiff.
Orto Vincent a dark bay 16 hand, double gaited colt by Ortorio, with Daisy Vincent as dam, entered in a 21,000 stakes in 1909. Bred for generations, entrance fee paid up, insured at 25 dollars to cover standing and suck. Colt to stand at the breeder's barn for the season.
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