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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
1
County voters swung heavily in favor of Hugh Warder for delegate and Okey A. Hefner for the house. The vote totals show large majorities, with supporters praising the slate and party leadership as ballots tallied across precincts.
The primary produced decisive wins for Warder over Welch by 252 votes and Hefner by 204 over Sayre in sheriff, Fleming tops Feltner by 82 for county clerk, Allender claiming circuit clerk with 161 margin. G W Ford and other nominees totaled strong showings as party support remains solid.
Hugh Warder, born Webster, educated at county schools Grafton High School and West Virginia University Law, is nominated for the House of Delegates. He previously served as clerk of Taylor Circuit Court and teacher in Yates. After 1900 he pursued law, then joined Warder Robinson. his primary win signals a Taylor County seat.
O A Hefner argues that a fair primary reflects voters will and warns that mass conventions can nominate but not guarantee election. He notes Monongalia and Taylor counties back Scherr, suggesting Preston would too if given chance. He condemns district conventions for arbitrary, preplanned outcomes and urges direct voter voice.
Marshal Hupp transfers J Ay Baker and McP. Ruggans to Philippi for Judge Dayton's court. Government attorney H J Showalter to present case against Baker for murdering a Welcome station agent. Baker seeks own defense. case draws eastern attention from Boston to New York. Also notes Friday baseball opener at Fetterman park between Fairmont and Scottdale Pawva League teams with Keener expected to shine.
The veteran educator Luther Haymond secures election as county assessor after a tight race with Meredith Newton, while surveyor candidate Mr. Morrow runs unopposed and wins easily. Alf Jenkins, popular city smith, also secures a safe win for justice of the peace amid strong opposition.
Board of Trade awards ten dollar prize to the best decorated business house and five dollar prize to the best decorated private dwelling for Memorial Day. The note invites patrons to visit the store open all day Saturday May 30th until 10 pm, offering space for meals, parking, water, and feed with no charge.
Rev I A Coffman, held on a brutal May 18 case, acted irrationally at the Fairmont county jail breakfast table. He struck prisoner Shaley with a teacup, tripped, bled from an eye gash, and was subdued after a tense scuffle as deputies and jailer Davis struggled to restrain him. Coffman then received sedation and remains handcuffed in a cage pending grand jury action.
The Wheeling Intelligencer denounces the Preston County Republican committee for denying auditor Scherr a primary after he demanded expenses. It argues the action oversteps authority and suppresses voter expression, noting Gov Dawson’s primary platform and expected influence. It insists the party must honor the primary system and Dawson’s stated beliefs.
Last night about 11 15 a man was seen near John T Pilson on East Wilford street. He stood at a street side window and reached into the room disturbing papers on a work table. Miss Christabel Pilson's scream woke the family and the intruder fled. Police believe the would be burglar was an amateur and not a skilled thief.
Leaders of the Republican Democrat Prohibition Socialist and Popular parties have been invited to address the National Progressive Convention of Colored People in Dayton next month May 30th headquarters at The Browning Hamilton Co Poplar store.
Miss Mayme Cole hosted an al fresco luncheon at Grafton Park for her house guest Miss Eula Hockman of Moorefield. The group sailed by boat from Grafton and returned after supper, with attendees including Grace and Eleanor Tregel las, Mary Hayden, Louise Byers, Alice Barber, Frances Williams, Karl Byers, Howard Holt, John Staples, Jefferson Groves, Brooks Simms, Garfield Chaney, James Grant, Jesse Wolf and Harry Abbott. The event deemed one of the season’s most enjoyable functions.
Delegates from across the United States and foreign lands gather in Pittsburg for the United Presbyterian church general assembly. The session inaugurates the semicentennial year for the denomination with 150,000 communicants represented and the Men's Jubilee Congress under way prior to the assembly.
Seven thousand frogs bought from a breeder near Hildesheim are released into ditches pools and ponds around Kinkenburg west of Berlin to combat a gnat plague. The experiment aims to curb swarms of biting gnats that breed in marshy districts, as frogs favor gnat larvae. Source notes the plan originates from the London Express and mentions Sweet Melody Flour.
In Spokane on May 27, officials state Goldman, an advocate of anarchy, will speak starting May 29 in halls and on streets. Mayor Moore says free speech is not absolute and may be restricted if disturbances occur, with armed police prepared to act.
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