Death of a former Grafton citizen at Camberland
The obituary details a former Grafton resident, known as an engraver and Civil War veteran, who died after a visit to relatives in Cumberland. It notes his ties to Mrs. Madera of 63 Vermont Street, two sisters in Grafton, a brother at Louisville, and two sons, one in Grafton and one in Philadelphia. The funeral will be at M P church Monday at 2 PM.
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Citzen
Grafton
Citizeie
KB Medera
Ceré
Comner
Mie
B. & U. Wea Bortier
M. P
Lis Eon
Sis ‘Ters
Camberland
Chrisen
George W. Giles
Baltia
Maryland
H. H. Madera
Vevatur Atreet
W. Va
Mra. Madera
Baltimore & Air Railroad
Eleventh
Indiana Regiment
Lewis Wallace
Mr. Madera
W Va
Louisville
Gratton
Philadelphia
Butler
M.C Lough
Fairmont
Eiking
Squire Lilly
Parkersbin
Pat
Carey
Deven
Moky City Notifies to Lookout for Suspect
Authorities warn the public to watch for a suspect, who will be brought back to answer to two charges once captured.
Sentinel Want Ads Pay Off In Quick Responses
A lone ad in the Sentinel generated immediate interest with two applications within an hour and about twelve letters by Friday morning. By day’s end numerous more inquiries arrived, proving the paper’s value for want ads and reader response.
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Sentinel
Thoreday
Morning Mail
Obiga
The
Big Air Ship to Feature State Fair in Wheeling
Preparations for the Wheeling state fair include a daily dual ascent airship show headlined by Capt Gandet, linked to Santee Dumont and the Brazillian aeronaut project. Other notes mention journalist Walter Wallman’s North Pole aim, John Davin’s murder-case witness role, and local visitors Wills Clarke and HL Crawford among brief city arrivals and departures.
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Wheeling
Capt Gandet
Gandet
Santee Dumont
Alan Allieted
Welter Walman
North Pate 4
John Davin
Pavers ‘Bug
Stainer
John Carey
Wills Clarke
Heart Cure Advertisement and Bridge Tax Debate
An advertisement touts Dr Miles New Heart Cure claiming to cure heart trouble with a money back guarantee. The paper also reports on a county bridge question with citizen views favoring a new bridge and notes on railroad tax refunds under the 1905 1906 tax laws, highlighting Taylor county figures and overall relief for taxpayers.
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Miles
Bax
Ste
Cararand
Athars
Heart
Stark Treaeurer
Newton Ogdin
Taylor County
Public Pays Penalty For Inadequate Bridge Work
The piece faults public officials and citizens for restricting funds and delaying the bridge project, leading to a lighter structure than needed. It credits the late county court members William Watkins Humphrey Brochard and William K. Hall with facing opposition, arguing penny-pinching caused extra costs and poorer results, and notes broader issues of municipal budget cuts and poor street paving.
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Taut Tigdipe
Etructute
William Watkins
Humphrey Brochard
William K. Hall
Knottsville
A Year With No Summer Anomalous 151 Year Record
In the extraordinary year 151 the climate swung wildly with warm January and February, a cold stormy March, and an early spring. April saw advancing vegetation before real winter arrived with seventeen sleet and snow days in May. June brought nightly frost or snow on most days, with snow five inches deep on several nights.
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Gaye
New York
Vermont
Maire
New England
United States
Europe
Jamestown
Fine watch order and spelling mix in ads noted
Tam reports Jolie's elore watch order to Mr Chas H Brendle the first to follow printed conditions. Browning Hamilton Co ad shows misspelled word exclaine out of many answers Lex Stacy named and Webster's Unabridged Dictionary lists both words unfortunate and exclaim.
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Tam
Jolie
Elore
Chas H. Brendle
Browning, Hamilton Co
Lex
Stacy
Thanks to readers and supporters of the Alphabetical Page
The note extends thanks to readers and business patrons, especially Mr Harrie Groner Maxers, editor of the Alphabetical Page. It mentions ongoing Procxeprvos in St Paul against Standard Oil, praising action as relief for the country, and discusses a West Side bridge proposal with Dr A H Thayer giving a cautious interview and supporting the new bridge.
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Mr. Harrie
Groner Maxers
United States
St. Paul
Standard Oil
Standard Oil Company
Sentinel
A. H. Thayer
Waoiescuver
Brite
Thayer
Badiz
Precen
Onetaresson
Gratienwood
Flemington Summer Normal begins May 27 1907 at Flemington West Virginia
Summer Normal at Flemington West Virginia begins May 27 1907 for eight weeks. Tuition five twenty five per term. Inquiry at 47 10th Fraxe Flemington. J Tracy principal College High School. Also notes Charles H Straub bankruptcy sale in Taylor County with real estate described and terms: one third cash, balance on credit with interest and security. Sale April 9 1907 and continued to June 8 1907.
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Flemington
W. Va
Fraxe J. Tracy
Prin. College High School
Jake Fiber
Sutton
Braxton County
Democratic Party
Charles H. Straub
United States Court For
Northern District of West Virginia
Charles H Straub
House of
Taylor County
Virginia
Charles’ H.strant
Grafton
West Virenia
Taylor
West Virginia
John P. Stranb
Charlee H. Stranb
Enid
Thomas 8 Flanagan
Cort
Washington Street
Charee H Stranb
Charles H. Stranb
Sheir
John P Stranb
Shie Ie
Main Street
Tre Orig
Luzadder
Mary Simmons
Henry Range
Aaid
A. D
Willliam Jexansos
Jone
Wranas Jamminas
Grafton Elks plan new home and community projects
The piece lauds the Elks for their plan to build a handsome new lodge. It notes Jamestown's exposition troubles, urges vigor in streetcar completion, and expects the south side bridge to open soon after steel arrival. It mentions Mrs McKinley’s death and a memorial move to influence a larger bridge to the West Side.
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Grafton Elks
Many Permits Issued For Decoration Day Refreshments
Capt Speese city clerk was busy issuing special permits and licenses for refreshment stands for Decoration Day. A number were fined. many stands will line the parade route and be near the National Cemetery as the event proceeds.
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Speese
Wee
Uuie
National Cemetery
Head of United Railroads Delivers Hot Stuff
The article reports that the head of the United Railroads distributed hot materials or items with notable impact. Details describe a striking gesture or action tied to leadership, highlighting the distribution of hot items in a public or corporate context.
Self-Confessed Criminals Linked to Spreckels Group in SF Board
San Francisco report May 26 details Patrick Calhoun's charge that indictments against him and allies are aimed at aiding Rudolph Spreckels. He accuses self-described criminals of being kept on the Board of Supervisors to further Spreckels’ political and financial aims, including takeover of street railways, with immunity contracts and hired detectives cited. Also noted: Presbyterian general assembly to meet next year in Kansas City. Day Armstrong found guilty of second degree murder in South Bend for killing his sweetheart.
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San Francisco
Patrick Calhoun
Ralph Spreckels
Labor Union Party
Calhoun
Spreckels
United Railroads
Grand Jury
Kansas City
Columbus
Presbyterian General Assembly
South Bend
Ind
Armstrong
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Peath
Albert Connavg
Pknight
Dean
Connaugh
Justice’s Office
Pitteburg
Hee
Irboen
Ety Ceiecnle
HL. M. Crawford
Midland Goal Mining Co
Puilipyi
Nea
Gardway & Pickens
Dan Gardway
Parkersburg
Reynolds
Cu Ex Reynolds Tobacco Co
Winston-Salem
N.C
the Oyer
Hancock County
New Cumberland
J. Willhide
Desler
Lebre
W. A. Pratt
Sten
Teiuns
Board of Supervisors
Rudolph Spreckels
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