Grafton Weekly Sentinel November 26 1908 feature
The issue notes Thanksgiving turkey demand, Ohio vote patterns, and a public look at the Grafton Independent school district financial statement. It salutes Gov elect Glasscock on delaying collector successors, discusses constitutional amendments election results, and updates weather and water concerns in Clarksburg and Fairmont. It honors ex Mayor William C Boyd for public service and local improvements.
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the Sentinel
Board of Education
Grafton Independent School District
Peruna praised by multiple patients in testimonial notes
A collection of patient endorsements for Peruna and Manalin, touting relief from internal catarrh, headaches, swelling, and fatigue. Miss Nettie Bogardus and Miss Julia Butler share improvement after using Peruna. Mrs. C. D. Robinson reports renewed health and mobility. Mrs. Rath Brent credits weight gain and strength, noting she can do housework and care for her baby. A Topeka secretary praises recovery from estarrh and nervous weakness.
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Julia Butler
Appleton, Win
Nettie E. Bogardus
Westfield
N. C
Peruna
Manalin
Misa Eather Lee
Madison St. Topeka
Kas
Triple Tie Social Club
Grafton Newsroom Optimism Amid Welfare and Budget Debate
Readers are urged to support the poor and continue street cleaning, while critics question expense cuts. The piece cites Samuel Gompera and party loyalty, defends federal disease quarantines, and notes presidential guidance on rural inquiry funding and goals.
Rural Betterment Plan Urges Farmer Meetings
President Roosevelt supports the country life commission asking farmers to meet in their committees before Saturday December 5 to discuss study questions and share ideas on top subjects for the commission. He urges farmers to feel ownership in the commission and to engage promptly as Congress adjourns.
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Roosevelt
Country Life Commission
Congress
Wholesome Advice From Clarrabure Citizens
The Clarrabure Telegram prints a call to curb cambling hoses and keep them steadier. Citizens urge the mayor and chief to enforce calmer street behavior for public safety and order.
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Clarrabure
Clarkaburg
Road Drainage Rules From Old County Column
Practical advice on drainage for earth roads stressing surface and sub drainage. Emphasizes raised road centers, side ditching, cross drains, and regular maintenance with a split log drag. Discusses clay or gumbo soils, tile drains, outlet protection, and tile choices concrete vs clay based on local costs. Includes a note on Rev Glenn and visits in Terra Alta.
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Uable
United States
United States Office of Public Roots
Appreciation Letter From State Committee Honoring Sentinel
The State Committee thanks The Grafton Sentinel for excellent service during the recent campaign. They praise the newspaper’s ably conducted coverage, loyal support for the party and platform, and acknowledge the victory as a credited achievement of Republican papers statewide. Signed VS Highland, Secretary.
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Grafton Sentinel
Grafton
W. Va
State Committee
Highland
County roads drive West Virginia prosperity race
Parkersburg State Journal notes Taylor county may lead in road improvements as the state board of trade pushes for better highways. The piece argues good roads boost statewide progress and mentions an Internal Revenue Collector appointment tied to Gov. Dawson’s term.
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West Virginia
Parkersburg State Journal
Taylor County
State Board of Trade
Internal Revenue
Dawson
Rev Reese Home From Visit After Illness
Rev E Berten Reese pastor of the United Brethren church on the West Side has returned from a visit to Fairmont Buckhannon and other towns where he was away several days He recently recovered from a severe attack of typhoid fever and his return will be welcome news to his many friends
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E. Berten Reese
United Brethren Church
West Side
Fatr
Mont
Reese
Mra. Reese
Buckhannon
Amos
Fairmont
Reeses
Flemington Ladies Aid Festival for Parsonage Fund
The Flemington M P Church Ladies Aid Society held a festival and Box Supper at W I Shields hall last Saturday, a successful evening for church funds. Proceeds go toward the new parsonage. The note praises helpful townspeople and condemns a critical faction, lauding Rev. Chipps for steadfast service amid opposition.
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Ladies Aid Society of
Flemington
M. P
W. Ie Shields Hall
Chipps
God Speel
Letter of Thanks for Kindness After Loss
A mourning note from Mr. and Mrs. G. Baker Amos W.A. thanks friends for sympathy after their child’s death. The family expresses gratitude for Sentinel columns and prays for Heaven’s blessings, dated November 20, 1905.
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Sentinel
And
Irs
G. ¥ Baker
Amos
W.a
Cummins Elected U S Senator in Iowa Vacancy
Gov A B Cummins was elected United States senator at 12 20 p m today receiving 106 votes while Roger D 25 votes. Three Republicans did not vote. Cummins delivered a lengthy speech thanking lawmakers and noting he served as both governor and senator during the interim before resigning as governor and having Lieut Gov Garst sworn in.
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U. S
Allison
Des Moines
A. B. Cummins
United States
Cumming
Rorter
Iowa
Towa
Gov
Garst
It’s Coming Surf Get Ready for the Business Boom
The Charles ton Gazette asserts a forthcoming business boom and urges immediate action. It warns that failing to earn next year signals a lack of training or initiative in business.
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River Road
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Federation of Labor
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