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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
7
General George W. Curtin, West Virginia lumber magnate and Taft delegate, declares he will vote for Theodore Roosevelt at Chicago. He says Roosevelt loyalty, not Taft sentiment, guides West Virginia Republicans and warns that nominating Taft risks business and national prosperity. Curtin stresses Roosevelt’s trustworthiness and duty, and expects fellow Taft delegates to follow his lead.
Reverend W. A. Shipman of the First Church in Johnstown Pennsylvania remains critically ill and slow to recover. He is unable to read or respond to a large amount of correspondence, which should be addressed to Robert T. Myers, church council secretary, Johnstown. The pastor previously served in Grafton.
Here From Florida. S. S. Daily and wife of Florida are in Grafton visiting Guy Ringler. Daily formerly worked as a B. & O. freight conductor at Grafton and has spent recent time in the southern states.
Dr Carl C Doney president of West Virginia Wesleyan College delivered a renowned commencement sermon to Grafton High School's 1908 graduates at Brinkman Opera House. He urged intellectual development, outlined life's early journey, and praised the class for its bright, intent young men and women reflecting well on the city's schools.
Mayes Williams Ross Johnson Earl Phillips George Blaney Ralph Brown Poe Edna Grinnan Pauline Gaskins Agnes Stuck Shota Griffith Rhea Heirqnimus Bertie Jackson Helen Thompson Nettie Shingleton Grace Brown Juanita Bartlett Lulu Lanham Stella Eckles Terrier series captures prominent names among the 1908 graduates in a compact, era styled roll call that underscores local scholarly achievement.
Mrs Rachel B Long widow of T H Long died at age about seventy in Pittsburg at 4 p m Saturday. She lived in Gratton earlier and moved to Pittsburg with her daughter Nettie after her husband’s death. Burial will be in Greene County Pigeon Creek Presbyterian cemetery tomorrow afternoon. Other daughter Mrs Sarah J Hill resides in Pittsburg and son Bert Long is in Gratton.
George White jr., son of Mr and Mrs George W White, was struck by a stone while playing near their home a few evenings ago. The missile injure his eye and caused a bad cut.
The Board of Trade arranged with the B&O for a Terra Alta to Graf ton special train arriving morning and returning at 8 oclock in the evening. Another from Salem arrives earlier than regular service and returns in the evening, giving people ample time to hear the cemetery address and other exercises. SWEET MELODY FLOUR.
A sensational Marion County rumor links the Coffman murder case to a possible intent to leave her husband the Rev. S A Coffman. Investigations are mentioned, with claims a letter hinted distress and plans to depart, while experts debate Coffman’s sanity as the case heads to trial.
In Clarksburg on May 25 a circuit court jury convicted Frank Johnson of first degree murder in the Beulah Martin shooting on March 3 at Gypsy. The verdict carries a death sentence by hanging. If not set aside and a new trial denied, execution will occur at the state penitentiary per Judge Charles W. Lynch. Johnson reportedly preferred death to life. this would be Harrison county’s second capital punishment case since its 1784 formation, the first being Thomas Queen.
State Superintendent T Miller leads a drive urging schools and historical societies to pursue purchasing the prehistoric earthen mound near Alban Ville. Officials seek a delaying option with the current owner while fundraising proceeds, aided by Wheeling Daughters of the Revolution who urge schoolchildren to contribute toward preservation with historical society support.
The Daughters call for public cooperation to raise a small donation from each child toward a state history fund. Children will be asked to contribute a few cents apiece and the Daughters of the Revolution will distribute the money and add their own donations to grow the fund.
Morgantown May 26 Miss Jeanette Lambiotte was found dead in the Monongahela River near Star City three miles below Morgantown just after 6 30 p m. The body showed mud and was identified by two gold teeth and distinctive shoes. An inquest was held and the remains were taken to Point Marion for funeral services yesterday afternoon.
The Evening Post notes that knot tying is a purely human achievement, arguing Saturn’s ring dwellers may claim greater intelligence than Martians, who only dig canals. The remark contrasts human skill with imagined alien capabilities.
Philippi May 25 a prominent citizen Hon Charles F Teter a West Virginia Republican leader says he will vote for Theodore Roosevelt at the Chicago convention He argues Roosevelt represents the country s desire and would restore business and industrial confidence If more delegates followed his lead the nomination outlook would shift He notes Taft support in the state is a Roosevelt sentiment misread and urges bolting instructions to back Roosevelt for the nomination and national policy continuity.
Mrs James W Batson widow of the late Mr Batson died at her home near Pruntytown about 9 pm Sunday after months of illness including neuralgia of the heart She leaves five children Sallie Wilson Charles Albert and Clare a Baptist member Funeral services are set at 2 pm Tuesday at her late home conducted by Rev B H Mi pastor Interment follows at the nearby cemetery
A Roseland painting titled The Fortune Tellers appears in next Sunday's New York Works Extra alongside a new song by George M. Coban from The Yankee Prince at the Mhickey Shocker Theatre Broadway. The tune Tommy Atking, You Are ALL Right is promoted with full lyrics and a vivid cover, as reported by the New York World.
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