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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
3
Editor s copy from Grafton Sentinel notes Public Building Bill adds 15000 for Grafton postoffice site on top of 10000 previously allotted. Hopeful that a suitable central site will be secured, paving way for a future commodious building. GEO C STURGISS letters comments.
In Wheeling Hoydville near Bridgeport, eight year old Andy Pfeifer shot his four year old sister while she lay on a bed. He and his family, including a mining father and homemaker mother, faced a brutal scene and a coroner foresees no inquest. The event left the community shaken and headlines mixed with local social notes and upcoming church activities.
The Massachusetts Gas Company’s choice of West Virginia coal for gas making is hailed as a boon for the Fairmont region and northern West Virginia coal fields. It is expected to boost employment and prosperity as the state’s coal ranks rise nationally. Attorney Lloyd Hansford of Parscons is in town on a brief business trip. SWEET MELODY FLOUR.
In a May 24 1908 letter from Washington D C Senator Thurston responds to W C Byers of Grafton W Va thanking him for the hospitality arrangements at Judge Robinson's home. He says he will arrive by the B& O train on Saturday and must return the same evening due to an appointment to address the Law University graduating class on Sunday evening.
This morning an incipient conflagration started in the old Strath House by Malin Street near the railroad Taree. The fire whistle blew and the hose wagon arrived quickly. The hose was turned on but the smoke appeared greater than the fire and little damage occurred.
Taylor County Republican delegates gathered at the Court House to appoint a slate for the Charleston State Convention in June 1908. The body endorsed William H Taft for President and George C Sturgiss for Congress, alongside Arnold C Scherr for Governor, with a unit vote directive for Scherr at Charleston.
The 1908 note honors Miss Abbott longtime Grade No 1 teacher at Grafton High School. Over thirty years she taught about three thousand pupils, guided new teachers, and helped shape a growing district. Her classroom remains bright with seasonal art and thoughtful lessons, while her gentle Christian demeanor earns deep local respect despite a rarely needed absence for illness.
News of Governor Dawson’s serious illness spreads regret across the state. Physicians advise rest and a climate change before improvement. he plans to depart for Colorado soon to recruit strength.
Judge Poff Enbarger of the supreme court enbears handed down a writ of error and supersedeas in the case of Adolphus Armstrong et al versus Maryland Coal Company of Taylor county. The Taylor circuit court recently awarded Armstrong and plaintiffs $293,875.28. The defendant seeks to set aside that judgment claiming the amount represents purchase money for coal lands and mining rights and privileges in Taylor county.
New York May 20 William H L Marsh wealthy inventor dies at 5 PM from hydrophobia contracted when a pet spaniel licked his hand He had a long night of doctors at the Pasteur Institute with his family nearby He took formal steps before death and the case is described as one of the strangest and most pathetic before experts at the institute
Mr. Marsh, told by physicians he has likely three days left, prepares to die from hydrophobia while maintaining composure. His elegant carriage ride home contrasts with the grim prognosis as he plans to settle his affairs and face death without fear.
Railroad officials fear tie shortages as forestry plans falter. Pennsylvania Railroad forester B A Sterling unveils changes after locusts proved vulnerable to pests. Since 1962 the system planted millions of trees, adding oaks pines and chestnuts to diversify stands.
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