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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1907

Page

3

Social invitations and civic reception in Grafton Baltimore links

Copies of invitations note Mr and Mrs Samuel T Hooten invite the marriage of their daughter Alberta to Llewellyn Eiobkabill on Monday June tenth nineteen hundred and seven at 3:30 at 1306 Edmondean avenue Baltimore. A Wednesday reception at the Phillips home honors officials and attorneys attending the U S court in Phillips.

Grafton Samuel T. Hooten Alberta Llewellyn Eiobkabill Jane Edmondean Avenue Baltimore Hooten Giraiton Phliippi United States Court Phiippi Mtr Alston Gordon Dayton Dayton Philippi

Woman and Man Fined for Endangering Child in Snow

In a court session Mayor McClong condemned Mr. and Mrs. W. I Jenkins for drunken conduct that exposed a small child to near freezing weather. The man received 25 dollars and 30 days in jail, with the fine for the more serious offense remitted due to the child's welfare. Nellie Wallace, about a year old, was arrested in Grafton after running away from home to seek work, later released to go with relatives as authorities investigated family matters. Arch Love, former Grafton resident, and his daughter visited Charleston officials for several days.

Mayor McCiung W. I Jenkins McClong Nellie Wallave Peuite Rowleeburg Wo Va Grafton Mies Wallace Blen Avon Accoon Baltimore and Ohio Folkerom Rowlesburg Arch Love Grafeton Eaditor Charleston

Indignation Over County Poor House Superintendent Threatens Removal

A county court meeting looms with Superintendent Glande Philips of the county poor house under possible removal. The prosecuting attorney plans to present charges amid public uproar over alleged mistreatment of inmates, including a buggy whip incident. Reports say witnesses later told the attorney they feared cross-examination. Phillips may appeal to the circuit court, though no filing shown yet.

Glande Philips County Poor House Simon Holt Iedale Sentinel Phillips Justice Lilly Circuit Court

Special Delivery Stamps Eliminated After July

Postmaster General Meyer announced that after July 1 no special delivery stamps will be needed to insure immediate delivery. Any letter or package with ten cents worth of stamps bearing the words Special Delivery will be processed as if it had a special delivery stamp, in addition to regular postage.

Meyer

Miss Mollie and Anne Jenkine Heft Headed to Frostburg Guests

Misses Mollie and Anne Jenkine Heft travel today on train No 14 to Frostburg Maryland to visit friends and relatives and spend time as guests.

Mollie Anne Jenkine Frostburg

McKinley Widow’s Faith Shaped By Tragic Loss

Canton May 28 Mrs McKinley's year long prayer for reunion with her assassinated husband has been answered. The article notes her steadfast belief in his destiny and outlines funeral arrangements, while Canton businesses suspend activity from 2 to 4. Also included is a long Critique of Notre Dame of Reims cathedral comparing its grandeur and sculpture to France’s churches.

Canton McKinley Nenyeriss Akatesmen McKinler Coe Fenersh Notre Dame OF Reims Frene Ornemen Arthur Yoong France Notre Dame Serms Pergusson Moors Decares Gure Boyles Paria Elms Elizabeth Robins Pennell

The Warmth of a Snow House and Wheat Market News

A fragment describes snow house warmth for men to lie comfortably indoors despite weather outside. It shifts to a wheat market note from Chicago on May 22, noting nervous trading and volatile prices with July wheat trading from $1.01 to $1.03 and closing at $1.07.

Chicago

Commencement of Grafton Street Car Line Work

Work started Tuesday morning on the new electric street car line in Grafton with crews at Fetterman establishing the route. After initial dispute over track placement, officials and contractors began clearing dirt and laying groundwork, aiming for completion and operation early in the fall.

Grafton Fetterman McClung

CAREY WS ACQUITTED IN DOVENGHA RAILROAD CASE

The railroad man Carey WS was acquitted in a criminal case in Parkers City on a single charge arising from a street fight. The jury took twelve minutes after deliberations to return a verdict of acquittal, drawing strong public interest from railroad workers and Grafton residents who knew both men. Squire Charlie R Lilly testified, having seen the pair in prior altercations. The verdict met with general satisfaction locally.

Womal John Oa Dovengha Mt Parkers Eben Fu Ailock Ex-City Acquitta

Appreciation Note From The Womans Morie Cab

The Grafton Sentinel thanks readers for liberal support via The Daily Sentinel and credits the audience’s engagement for strong entertainment. Mary Stempie Julierne, Secretary, signs the message with best wishes and friendship.

Sentinel The Grafton Sentinel Daily Sentinel Womans Morie Cab Mary Stempie Julierne

City Council to Hold Regular Meeting Monday

The city council will hold a regular meeting Monday night to consider several important matters. Newly appointed committees are expected to report on assigned work, promising an interesting session. Parkersburg businessman D Hupp visited the city Monday morning to meet local merchants. Mrs Virginia Stine returned from Fairmont after visiting relatives and friends.

Embr Ri D. Hupp Parkersburg

Domestic troubles aired in court

In a morning hearing before Squire Lilly, Mr and Mrs Frank Dayton resolved to return to housekeeping and live together after a dispute over support. The husband faced a 60 day sentence, suspended on bond and monthly payments for wife and child. They agreed to reform, with the husband to behave and the wife to cooperate.

Frank Dayton Squire Lilly Witneses Sud Dayton

Pastors Installation at Grafton Presbyterian Church

Rev J A McClelland was formally installed as pastor of the Presbyterian church in Grafton with a large congregation attending. Rev J H Flanagan presided, Rev J C Evy delivered a sermon, Rev G W Pollack gave the charge, and Rev Dr Hudson spoke to the pastor. Music by the church choir featured Miss Pollack of Buckhannon.

D. D G. W. Pollack Buckhannon Hudson Cirkeburg Miss Pollack Ruckhannon

Elected Delegates Named by St Pauls Church Society

The Christian Redeavor society of St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran church elected delegates to the CE Societies convention of the Grafton conference to be held in Fairmont next week. Delegates are Missea Kate Koel Carrie Webn Fredericka Koez Nellie Webn Lillian Lenthke Lillian Bolt and Rev A EB Richardson. They will trainmont the first of the week.

Lowing St Paul’s

Congressman Sturgiss Avoids Politics Talk in Morgantown Visit

Morgantown resident Congressman Sturgiss traveled through the city en route to Philippi for a United States court session. He declined to discuss politics for publication, noting only that he believes the Republican party is in strong shape and may win larger majorities in the next state offices race. He hinted that wavering Democratic counties could shift bloc support if the right circumstances arise.

George Morgantown Philippi United States Court Sentinel Farge Bourgiss

Wheat Prices Hit Fresh Highs on July and December Contracts

Chicago reports new season high wheat prices for July and December futures with July at 1.03 and December at 1.05 as September slips. Frosts affect Kansas Iowa Nebraska with widespread frosts noted by weather bureau. Liverpool reports cutting wheat demand amid Russian crop signals and Western fields show varied openings. Amherst College names William R. Hart to lead new department of agricultural education starting fall term to train teachers and promote agricultural science in public schools.

Chicago Board of Trade Weather Bureau Kansas Iown Nebraska Liverpool Russia Weaterm Amherst Mass William R. Hart Nebraska Nortal Amherst College Aertcuitare Wee

Canals Planned to Aid Steel and Iron Industry Growth

Tingincore and associates plan an extended canal system from Montana Harbor to a port between Gary and Michigan City, spanning 50 miles at an estimated cost of 10 million dollars. Main channel 250 feet wide with 200 foot wide auxiliaries, depth 24 feet, turning basins 800 feet, to take about 10 years. Initial surveys connect Indiana Harbor, Bast cage, Hammond and Gary, using Indiana Harbor ship channel and Gary steel corporation canals. secrecy surrounds the project as crews work under H. L. Richards of New York, chief engineer.

Tingincore Works New York Pittspore Indianapolis Capitalian Mndtana Harbor Gary Michigan City Mdiana Harbor Bast Cage Hammond Indiana Harbor United States’ Steel Corrination Calumet H. Lt. Richards General Eld Emgioneer

Consul General Defends Cabrera in Guatemala Crisis

In a statement from Guatemala City, Dr Ramon Rengoe cnea defends President Estrada Cabrera, arguing his policies are driven by political opponents seeking power. He rejects claims Cabrera is the “Nero of Central America,” citing support for American enterprises and education reforms.

Guatemala Cabrera Tork Ramon Rengoe Cnea Genera Estrada Cabrera Cons Central America Bengocchea Besta Keertite

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