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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1908
Page
3
The Philadelphia company concludes a pivotal closure today and emerges as the sole gas supplier for Grafton and nearby areas, reshaping local energy access and competition.
Col John T McGraw announces the sale of the McGraw Oil and Gas gas interests to the Philadelphia Company. The deal unifies all gas holdings under the Philadelphia outfit, with City and County roads franchises reserved for surrender. McGraw cites lack of public support and the burden of expansion as reasons for selling.
Washington nov 9 with the first hearing of the proposed tariff revision scheduled for Tuesday the ways and means committee begins actual work in Washington though it has been meeting in Auburn New York during recess at the home of Representative Payne chairman of the committee The hearings aim to finish before the 60th congress adjourns but coverage indicates the policy of protection guiding the revision as advocated by Taft Canmon Aldridge and the committee members.
William Meredith aged 84, a Marion county resident from Barnsville Fairmont, died Sunday after a yearlong kidney disease and a prior surgical trial. Born near Smithtown Virginia in 1824 he was a wagon maker by trade and served as justice of the peace in Wirt county from 1878 to 1882. He celebrated his son Judge W S Meredith winning a senate seat in the latest election. Funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at the Church in Barnsville.
One of Grafton’s oldest and most respected residents, John J Kernan, died at his West Washington street home after a brief illness. Born December 16 1852 in Baltimore, he spent 38 years in Grafton as a machinist with Baltimore and Ohio railroad, and was active in Woodmen of the World and local unions. Funeral Wednesday at 9 30 am from St Augustine's Catholic Church with burial in the Catholic cemetery. Survived by wife Katherine and children Harry Thomas Mamie Philo mena. one son Charles predeceased him. The Sentinel expresses sympathy.
Baltimore Nov 6 The coal trade shows a sudden nationwide revival after the election with Indications of reaching normal year end levels Shaw Bros Maryland West Virginia and Western mines report peak inquiries and full crews The Consolidation Coal Company operates all its Maryland West Virginia and Pennsylvania mines and the Western Maryland Railroad mines in West Virginia have run at full capacity for over two weeks The Davis Coal and Coke Company output in October is the largest in its history Labor shortages loom as the floating workforce dwindles and some operators say more miners are needed An evident bright spot is a rise in water freight rates to Boston signaling broader market movement.
J H Devers of Grafton, third division conductor, believed to have tried suicide at a coke oven, was captured and transported to Baltimore for treatment. He was found in the Newburg area in a paranoid state, later moved to Cumberland, then guarded in Baltimore at St Joseph’s hospital for examination and care. Blakemen Price and Blake, railway union committee members, accompanied him.
Satur day brought excitement near Howesville Preston County as rumors of a town burning spread. A forest fire threat emerged but was quickly controlled. In unrelated incidents Charles Parcons and James Fisher were shot in separate accidents, with Fisher wounded in a room scuffle. Coal rates rose about 20 cents a ton as eastbound shipments and local demand increased. Local Maryland coal shipments support Baltimore commerce and employment.
John Henry Davis, a Romney native born in 1837, died at his home in the First ward around 11 o clock this morning after nearly a year of throat illness. A Confederate veteran, he served as lieutenant in the 18th Virginia Infantry and later lived in Grafton where he held various public posts including assistant clerk of the county court in Gratton and Pruntytown.
Mr Davis is survived by his devoted companion and three children and two grandchildren. The children include Will Davis of Wichita Falls Texas Thomas M Davis of Grafton and Mrs George W Foster of Broomfield Virginia. Funeral arrangements will be announced later and are to be handled by Undertaker John A McCabe. The bereaved relatives receive sincere sympathy.
Asa Hickman and Roy Jones alias Hoot Jones were sentenced by Judge Dayton at the federal court in Philippi to two years each two in the penitentiary for Jones and reformatory for Hickman. They broke into a Big Springs post office and Jackson county thefts. Jones captured later at Smithfield Wetzel county. Jenkins Wardensville also jailed two years on his own confession. Jennings opened mail sacks and took registered letters. Dent Powell Tucker county jailed thirty days for liquor selling without license.
Columbus reports Gov Harris and Republican State Chairman Williams conceding Harris’s defeat by Judson Harmon Democrat, by about 20000 votes. Taft’s Ohio plurality expected 50000 to 60000, with Republicans retaining most offices. The Hammond plan to block Harmon’s U S Senate appointment involves an early extra session before Harris retires.
Ona C. Jefferys, chair of Taylor County Republican committee, wires telegram to Hon. William Howard Taft at his Cincinnati home congratulating him on his election and sending hearty regards from Taylor County.
Telegrams from Morgantown were sent to Mr. Glasscock Mr. Sturgiss and other successful candidates on the Republican state ticket who triumphed in Tuesday's election.
New York reports a broad industrial revival as Taft’s election spurs activity. Steel rails drop from 28 to 24 dollars with railroads placing orders. Pittsburgh belatedly restarts repair shops, 10,000 cars to be fixed. Wages rise 20 percent at American Nut Bolt Works. Newark, Plainfield, and Harrisburg announce full-time work and major factory orders, including Pond Machine Tool Works and a 2000000 shoe plant near Middletown. Coke region accelerates oven fires. several firms aim for December 1 readiness. Boston area Industries lift prospects with new capital and full-time shifts. Fall River mill invests 300,000. Bristol Rubber resumes five-day schedule. Lynn reports shoe and electricity sectors improving.
B&O fourth division engineer Mike Horan, who runs the Bellview to Fairmont line, suffered a serious injury when the engine throttle threw back on Wednesday evening. He was jolted in the side, doubled over, and managed to summon his fireman. The crew moved the engine to the roundhouse and Horan was taken home for treatment.
The Grafton Dancing Behoo show is postponed not in progress tonight and will be held Monday night with the full membership expected. J. Praght indicates the change and attendance hope.
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