Republican tide in Taylor county election touted for victory
The Grafton Sentinel reports a Taylor county Republican majority is assured by a full poll, while Democrats are accused of planning fraudulent voting at certain precincts notably Grafton No 1. The piece defends Republican honesty, criticizes Democratic tactics, and calls for vigilance to ensure a fair count.
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Taylor County
Grafton No. 1
John T. McGraw
Taylor County Democracy
U.S. Senate
McGraw
Taylo County
Grafton
A. Armstrong
Republi
Decin Vate
Judas
Armstrong
Evans-Cather
Evans
Mr. Evans
Wheeling Sunday Register
Register
Republican Party
Farmers’ Alliance
Ylor County
McKinley
Present Democratic Schemes Threaten Ballot Security
If the present democratic schemes in regard to this county can be carried out there will be no necessity for burglarizing the ballot boxes this fall.
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Mn. BanLow
Ioremi
Barlow
the Sentinel
Jete
Freight depot at Grafton shows shift in work load
A visit to the B and O freight depot at Grafton reveals a large rise in freight handling and clerical workload. Cashier Jefferys notes fifteen platform workers today versus four years ago when only five were needed, while clerical staff rose from two to five. Some workers seek change believing they need more rest.
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Grafton
Jefferys
West Virginia Struggle and the Coming Election
Fragmented remarks from 1890s newspaper text discuss Republican hopes and Democratic efforts in West Virginia to influence electoral votes, state legislative control, and congressional apportionment. It cites William Jennings Bryan speeches in 1896 and 1900, touching on monetary policy and party positions.
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West Virginia
Uiat Siieats
Watie
Rowhlen Netkus Legubedin
Ifex
Perry Nonnder
Lexis
Nns
William Jennings Bryan
Zanesville, C
Wall Papers for Hall and Den in Empire Cloth Green
Advertisement notes unique empire style wallpaper for hall, reception room, or den. Describes a genuine novelty in an empire treatment on billiered cloth green with two tones white for striking effect. seller Joan N. TREGELLAS.
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Joan N. Tregellas
County Campaign In Late Campaign Meetings Attract Support
The county canvass by Republicans has run active for a week with well attended meetings and strong enthusiasm. Gov Atkinson spoke at Simpson last Thursday. M A Kendall addressed a rousing Saturday gathering. R H reer and E H Fitch spoke at Prunty town and Thornton. A later meeting at Astor featured Fitch with Robinson and Bailey. J C Dancy from North Carolina addressed Grafton’s Republican club, praised the party while denouncing Democrats. The color voters heard Dancy in a packed hall with Morehead’s drum corps.
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Simpson
Atkinson
M. A. Kendall
Dolliver
Grafton
R. H. Reer
E. H. Fitch
Cabell County
Pruntytown
Fitch
Thornton
Astor
Robinson
B. J. Bailey
Vicinity
J.C. Dancy
North Carolina
Republican Club
Jollitte Block
Morehead
W. W. Male
North
Blueville and area social notes fill town gathering
Blueville items describe visits among local families including Mrs. From Lanham of Irondale with sister Mrs. Win Johnson, plus gatherings at the homes of Cassell, Reese, Kenney, Mathews and Keener. Names include Grafton residents and Blue-Cassell wedding visitors. Judge Goff prepares coal mine plans near Wilsonburg as he enters mining business. A Kansas campaign speaker is timed for the evening despite busy schedules.
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From
Lanham
Irondale
Win
Johnson
C. W. Cassell
Martha Reese
John Jackson
Fetterman
L Kenney
Mi Ue Mathews
Grafton
Wm. Bishop
Taste
Mise
Mary Ifudgon
John M. Keener
Prontytown
Mildred
Flossie
Eva Hop- Anna
Lizzie Kenney
Carrie Cassell
Bella Brown
Mt. Lak
Brown
L. Howard
Neil Howard
Independence
Baker
Sandy
Louise Wittman
Ida
Judge Goff
Clarkeburg
Wilsonburg
Proclamation of Statewide Election by West Virginia Governor
Governor Atkinson proclaims that voters will choose six electors for President and Vice President at precincts statewide on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November. The notice is dated September 1900 from Charleston with Secretary Dawson noted.
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State OF
West Virginia
Executive Department
G. W. Atkinson
United States of America
City of Charleston
M. 0. Dawson
Notice to Creditors in Saylor County Estate
Notice to creditors of Thomas N West deceased to present claims against the estate in the county before November 12 following. John G St Clair Clerk of the circuit court issues the order to subject the real estate for debt payment. Witness October 1 1900.
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Thomas N. West
Saylor
John G. St Clair
Said
Jobbie, St. Clair
John G. ST. Clate
Commissioner's Notice in West Estate Case at Grafton
The court fixed the office and set November 12 to execute the order of reference in a chancery cause concerning the estate of Thomas N. West. Administrators Mildred M. West and O J Selvey must report real estate value, debts, and priorities, with accounts and special receiver details.
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Mildred M. West
Oda J. Selvey
Thomas N. West
Clarence West
Corda West
May Waller
Thomas Waller
Serchants and Mechanics Savings Hank of
Gratton
W. Va
Irs
B. Hobinson
Marmaduke Hi. Dent
J. F. Chepoweth
Mary Finchey
J. A. Finchey
de~ Ceuseu
Saran A. Cole
Nora B. Selvey
First National Bank of Grafton
W. Vi . Corporation
Twil
Grafton
Lda
Ehan Sery
Paylor
Thos. N. West
Ute
Ahd Kuuil
Westle
O.j.selvey
Mildred N. West
Sliopeettic
la! BE. Hobin
J.G. SP. Clalk
Creditors notice in the Simonton estate in Taylor County West Virginia
The creditors of Rebecca J. Simonton deceased must present claims against her estate for adjudication by November 17 next in Taylor County. Commissioner W. F. Bailey to receive claims. John G. St Clair, Clerk. Also lists various parties and a chancery order of reference in a Willard Porter matter and related notices in Grafton West Virginia.
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W. A. Porter
John T. McGraw
Wol. Porter
Williard Porter
Circuit Court
Taylor County
John
la John
Lair
Dumissioner
Notice to Lien Holders on John T McGraw Property
Notice to lien holders in Taylor County West Virginia under a Circuit Court decree. The notice requires all claimants to present their liens and chain of title for adjudication at the clerk's office in Grafton by a specified date. Commissioner Johnst. Clair signs the notice.
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Thomas B Davis
Dayton
Rge
Davis
West Virginia
W. L. Wilson
Junior Brown
Col. McGraw
Mineral County
Tom
Isor Wilson
Brown
Col
McGraw
John T. McGraw
Circuit Court
Taylor County
John T. Megraw
Mytomee
Grafton
Taylor
Clair
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