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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1906

Page

2

Deadwood Dick figure Palmer dies in Cripple Creek fogs

Cripple Creek Colo May 31 Frank Palmer known as Deadwood Dick the plunger died in the county hospital of pneumonia. Born in Jackson Miss he left home at 17 for the West and gained fame as a gambler in Deadwood. He later moved to MInneapolis Chicago and Cripple Creek selling gum and running a show box. Relatives sought in Illinois and Massachusetts.

Cripple Creek Colo Frank Palmer Deadwood Dick Palmer Jackson John M.palmer Potter Palmer Chicago Deadwood Lliguis

TWO BOMBS THrown at a Russian Demon General

May 1 Borjon Russia reports two bombs aimed at General Alikhanoff, governor general, as he prepared to board a train. Cossacks fired on the crowd, killing many. buildings burned and violence spread in the Caucasus. Alikhanoff, feared reformer, ordered harsh reprisals.

Borjon Russia Kuas Tillis Alikhanof Butats Caucasus Blak Suram Alikhanoff Calumn Shoumains Rien Cos

Beware of Mercury Ointments for Cataract Cure

Mercury in cataract ointments risks severe harm. Do not use unless prescribed by a reputable physician. The 58. Cheney & Co. Toledo product reportedly contains mercury and is taken internally, with aggressive claims of curing cataracts.

Maite Genard Cheney & Co Toledo F. J. Chaney & Co

Widow claimants argue over estate in New York

Two women, each claiming to be the widow of Ed ward B Weed of Fayetteville, contest his will in New York New York. Weed inventor of turpentine distillation left estate to wife Ella A Weed, but another woman Sites Lockwood Weed asserts marriage. Probate judge to decide if Ila Weed is entitled to property as executor Morris J Hirsch notes. Fire insurance rates rise 25 percent across business blocks along the coast due to Pacific board policy changes. James Scripps dies in Detroit after long illness leaving widow son and three daughters. U S figures show 5926 butter cheese and condensed milk establishments in 1904, value up 29 percent. Rumors of a German Norwegian royal meeting in Christiania after Haakon's coronation are unfounded.

New York Wonton Edward B. Weed Fayetteville North Carolina Weed Weed Distilling Company Ella Allen Weed Morris J. Hirsch Theresa Lockwood Weed Everhard Street Jackson Hirsch Ella A Washington, D., C Ila Weedy

Anarchist Plot Aims at King Alfonso During Wedding

London May 31 A plot to assassinate King Alfonso during his wedding day is reported with up to 50 anarchists from England France and Spain linked to the conspiracy. Plans allegedly called for revolution after the murder to topple the monarchy while police vow heightened protection.

Spain London Alfonso England France Madrid

Taylor County Good Roads Association Meeting Announced

In the Interest of Good Roads a regular Taylor County Good Roads Association meeting will be held at the Court House on Saturday June 2 at 1 PM. All members and interested citizens urged to attend as the last regular meeting before the county court lays levy. State officials may address the gathering. C H Rector Pres John W Cowherd Sec Ltd.

Taylor County Good Roads Association Court House C H Rector John W. Cowherd Sec Ltd

The Real Test Of Herplethe En ough Trial

A period ad extols Herpicide as the test of use for hair products. It claims only Herpicide reaches the hair root to kill the germ attacking the papilla, promising eradication of dandruff and reduced hair loss. Letters from prominent users are cited, and the product is described as a clear, oil free dressing sold by U. Fueller Drug Company in Detroit, Michigan.

Draggin Detroit Mich

Insidious Kidney Trouble Warns of Fatal Risks

An insidious kidney disease warning urges Foley's Kidney Cure at first signs to prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. Ad endorsed by a Lima, Ohio reader, notes the cure helped a trainman and claims widespread sale by medicine dealers.

Foley Bright G. H. Hanean L. Bh & Worr Lima

Baltimore and Ohio Schedule Grafton May 27 1906

Grafton West Virginia timetable for daily trains to Washington Baltimore Philadelphia New York with arrivals and departures to Cumberland Columbus Chicago Fairmont Wheeling Louisville St Louis and Parkerburg. Services include local and express options with varying departure times and connections across destinations.

Grafton W. VA Washington Baltimore Philadelphia New York Cumberland Way Points Columbus Chicago Fairmont Wheeling Artes Louisville ST. Louis

Hyomei Promises Cure for Catarrh with Inhaled Gas

Physicians note catarrh as a germ disease and highlight Hyomei as a simple inhaled treatment. A small inhaler delivers a pine scented air that kills germs in nose throat and lungs, offering a complete cure at one dollar with 50 cent refills. The Grafton Drug & Chemical Co guarantees no cost unless it cures.

Grafton Drug & Chemical Co

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