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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1908
Page
2
A noon Thursday grass fire near Webster started from a passing locomotive sparks. The blaze spread along the railroad beyond Webster across Sinsel heirs land owned by Ora and Leon Sinsel. One man fired a gun at a fence to defend property. no buildings were damaged.
Cleveland, November 19. Mayor Tom L. Johnson says his long battle to secure three-cent fares and the Lorain streetcar monopoly has cost him his private fortune. He will leave his Euclid Avenue home, downsize to a smaller house, and part with his automobiles. His wife owns the grand residence, but he says he cannot occupy it longer. Johnson notes sacrifices to protect his brother Albert’s estate for widow and four children, having poured his resources into Albert’s enterprises since July 1901. He suffered about $400,000 in Lorain mismanagement while pushing the fare policy. He vows to continue the fight and run again in 1909.
Three prominent Democrats Norman E Mack Urey Woodson and Roger Sullivan met at the Hotel Mermont in New York to discuss William J Bryan's hint at a fourth presidential run but declined to express any opinion. They stressed it was too early for public discussion and noted internal shifts in Indiana party circles and fundraising totals around six hundred thirty five dollars with a plan to file at Albany.
New York November 19. The article recounts methods by which the Standard Oil combination allegedly squeezed rivals in the kerosene business. It cites rebates arranged with railroads via the South Improvement Company, secret freight deals, emergency Western rates, and price maneuvers that forced rivals like the Manhattan Oil Company to sell out, with figures of up to millions in losses cited by witnesses.
F. W. Baumer & Co offers sample shopworn and second-hand pianos after inventory. Prices shown include $100 for a Cecillian Player, $150 for a Cecillian Piano Player, $75 for a Simplex Piano Player, $275 for a Stultz & Bauer mahogany second-hand, $250 for Krakauer left for sale, and $190 and $225 for two Kranich & Bach second-hand pianos. Many other bargains promised this week.
In Biking West Virginia on November 19 John Collier of this city again received threats from anonymous Black Hand writers who seek his departure from the region. His father also faced warnings to shelter the attackers. Collier, once driven to Texas by similar letters, vows to stay and confront the danger. In Moundsville Virgil Lewis, historian and state archives head, said saving the mound is impossible given funds. He noted 431.88 was raised and spent on books and preservation before his tenure, and pledged renewed effort to safeguard the historic monument.
At 10 o'clock tonight burglars entered Ralph Doolittle's home on Rhea Terrace and took two diamond rings a gold brooch and much other jewelry. Mrs Doolittle discovered the loss upon her return from shopping. No clue has been found yet.
Nathan D. Jackson, prominent organizer of the Modern Woodmen of America, has bought the meat shop on West Malin Street. He plans a thorough renovation and installation of the latest meat industry equipment before taking charge and operating it in the near future.
Hon C L Topping of Charleston will seek re election to the clerkship of the house of delegates when the legislature convenes in January. He says letters of support from many members give him strong reason to expect the position with no formidable opposition. The only other candidate is M B Hodges of Pendleton county, who was one of Mr Toppings assistants last session.
Rowlenburg resident Mr Ross Karnes traveled to the city for a day of business. He was seen in public venues and departed later in the afternoon.
Advice urges selecting the best physician and consulting promptly when ill. Recommends asking a doctor about Ayer's Cherry Pectoral for coughs and colds, then using it or not based on the doctor's guidance.
An old advertisement suggests keeping a box of Ayer’s Pills at home to ward off hiliousness indigestion and sick headache with one pill at bedtime. The copy prompts readers to ask their doctor how long he has known this remedy, noting it is made by the J. O. Ayer Co. in Lowell Massachusetts.
Real estate notice offers 282 acres two miles from a railroad station and torfig, with a stone road, nine miles from Wheeling business center. Includes 125 acres nearly level, rolling balance, limestone soil, well watered and fenced, large barn, 8 room dwelling, 3 room tenant house, two apple orchards, and other fruit. Describes as a five stock dairy or truck farm, mud-free roads, 45 minutes from Wheeling. E. E. Henderson, 307 Jefferson Ave, Moundsville, W. Va.
Notice of tax delinquency sale in Taylor County for 1906 parcels. Sheriff Ben Means will auction at the county courthouse on December 21 1908 between 10 am and 4 pm. Clerical dates, court records, and bids to satisfy amounts due are noted. J Frank Wilson Clerk, F Bailey Counsel, with deadlines for adjudication and notices to C C on Commissioner.
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