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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1906

Page

7

Local News Briefs From Blueville and Nearby

Blueville reports Mr Henry Reddebate is very ill. Fortney family moved to Grafton. Homer Johnson moved into Fortney’s former home. Born Wednesday the 26th, a daughter to Mr and Mrs Lut er Devers. another daughter to Mr and Mrs George E Allender. Tom Bennington of Parkersburg and Mrs Bert Long of Shineton visited family and returned home. W T Robinson family traveled to Philadelphia Washington Gaumbri and Atlantic City. Mrs Amiel Kinsley and Zella Wittmle tinet week in Fairmont and oil fields near Mainington. Miss Della Brown of Wheel ing visited her parents.

Blueville Henry Reddebate Fortney Grafton Homer Johnson Honee Lut’er W. T. Brown

Knottsville Community Notes and Local Updates

Farmers cut corn and dig potatoes with mixed yields. A heavy rain last Sunday was appreciated. Mrs. M. W. Kincaid has been very ill. Mr. Harter Stone of Bridgeport Harrison county visits for cattle purchases. Mrs. R. Harter and mother and Mr. Jacob Wilson visit Mrs. Harter Stout in Bridgeport. Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Haveer and family attend a show in Grafton. H. A. Cenfield, Tay room’s best teacher, will teach Sandy School here. Photographs offered at half price. watch the show for details.

M. W. Kincaid Harter Stone Bridgeport Harrison County J A Wilson R . Harter Jacob Wilson Harter Stout R.S Haveer Grafton H A. Cenfield Tay Room Sandy

Successful Farmers Institute Held

An extensive farmers institute concluded from the first page, drawing over one hundred attendees across sessions. Talks covered creameries and butter quality, road work methods, and critique of raid spending, with thanks extended to directors and plans for postholiday programs and illustrated talks.

Successful Farmers Institute Lees Agricultural Board

Tunnelton Man in Trouble

Clarkeburg West Virginia October 3 J B Hoite of West Union was robbed at the royal B and O depot of rings worth 25 dollars a watch and chain and about 12 dollars in cash Mike Sarat miner of Tunnelton a witness before the Federal court was with Holtz part of the night and suspicion fell on him Holtz drunk at the depot woke to find pockets rifled Officer Brooks arrested Surater and took him before Justice Gordon Watches and money were recovered other items missing He claimed he took them due to Holtz drunken condition but could not account for other items He was held for court Central Drug Store ad copy follows with stock items and prices.

Clarkeburg W. Va J. B. Hoite West Union Royal B & O God Watch and Chain Mike Sarat Tunnelton Wth Holtz Holtz Brooks Surater Justice Gordon Borater Joetice Hotz

Visitors from YMCA and state officials stop in Clarksburg

Inter-State Secretary Geo Tibbetts and Y M C A State Secretary Nattle visited the city en route to Clarksburg and other points to conduct Association business. Tibbetts will attend a Grafton board meeting next Wednesday evening. The Sentinel notes the Parsons Sauders Co ad and Holt’s Red Cross Pharmacy update and exam results for pharmacists.

Geo. F. Tibbetts Nattle Clarksburg Association Mr. Tibbetts Grafton Sentinel Parsons-Sauders Company Clarkeburg Gratton A. A. Holt Red Cross West Side Elkins Pia

Patient thanks Loyal Temperance Legion for flowers

A card expresses gratitude for flowers sent during illness, thanking friends and especially the Loyal Temperance Legion. The writer remarks appreciation for such kindness and signs with a mangled personal note.

Temperance Legion

Palace Cafe Oyster Headquarters Declares Fresh Daily

Palace Cafe at 726 Geo H. Workman advertises oysters stated as standard and fresh daily. The business is located opposite the Sherwood Hotel with Solomon Palace listed as proprietor.

Oysters Standard Sherwood Hotel Geo H. Workman

Nice Play Coming Deserted at the Altar at Opera House

Pierce Kingsley wrote Nice Play Coming Deserted at the Altar a tale of Adirondack Mountain folk. The Oct 8 showing features a capable company with bright comedy and startling stage effects including a race between car and bicycle. Each actor delivers creditable work to earn applause and showcase specialties.

Pierce Kingsley Opera House Kingsley

Local banker takes share in James W Holt Fire Insurance

Mr Harry Abbott has taken a working interest in the James W Holt Fire Insurance Agency and will give the business personal attention while retaining his post at the Firgy National Bank. Abbott, described as an able and enterprising young man, will oversee the agency from Sentinel rooms.

Harry Abbott James W. Holt Abbott Firgy National Bank Bave Bak Eataide King Hoop Welk Sentinel Rooma

Piano Tuning and Repair Offered in Grafton

Local note announces piano tuning and repair services in Grafton by Gay D. at 218 East Main Street. Includes contact detail for arranging work and inquiring about rates and heater-related tuning concerns.

Grafton Gay D Main

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Hart Schaffner & Marx B.W. Perine Knottsville Lear Merchants & Mechanics Savings Bank West VA Hart- Schaffner & Marx W. R. Brainard Nathan Carry W. KR. Loar Hart Schaffner of Marz Mond Copper Arizona Wheeling White & White, Investment Brokers Wheeling, W.va Central Drug Store Latrobe St de Woody Wvalebeck W. R. Loar W.B. Fauley D. C Swain W. B. Fanley Zofr Prano Abou Ben Adhem THE First National Bank OF Grafton Government Depository Sam West Virginia W. R. Lear Fall’ Millinery Florence Poe Ses
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