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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
3
Two boys aged about 3 and 9 in Warder avenue West Side suffered facial and limb injuries after striking a railroad torpedo with stones. Dr Suddarth treated their wounds and praised the close escape from worse harm in this accidental blast.
The Triangular Unionist, a new eight page labor newspaper edited by G P Smith, launches in Fairmont and Grafton. It promises non partisan policy aiding labor, condemns radicalism within unions and capital excess, and features editorials and merchant ads as it aims to unite workers and employers across Clarksbury region.
Peter Hogan faced circuit court in Ravenna Ohio for the second time and pleaded guilty to stealing 71 cents from the B and O depot. He admitted years of unemployment before this summer and that desperation led to the theft. He later fled the region and was captured in this city by Chief Cole and handed to Ohio authorities.
The article portrays William E Glasscock born in Monongalia County as a self made man with a steady rise in public service. It highlights his schooling career as county superintendent and circuit court clerk, law education at West Virginia University, and legal practice. It notes his 1905 appointment as collector of internal revenue and depicts his integrity, modesty, and commitment to right over profit, endorsing him as the Republican governor candidate.
Four posses of twenty men each hunt for outlaws terrorizing Ar goria area Buckingham county authorities report no success yet in locating them despite pursuit. Newsmen face threats limiting reporting as officials confirm a killing connected to the gang while governor receives word. Local editor notes correspondents were not ordered to leave Arvonia.
A Millersville rally attracted a large crowd from the South Side and Knottsville district. County committee member George W. Smedley opened the session with Oscar Jaco presiding. Speakers included Thomas F. Welsh Hugh Warder Gene Ford and Charles Preston Guard. The Arnold band provided lively music and the audience showed enthusiastic reaction.
A Republican banner arrives at the party headquarters and will be displayed at the Grafton Banking and Trust building to rally voters in support of Taft, Sherman, and West Virginia Governor William E. Glasscock. The banner, designed by Lazier Bros of Fairmont, features the President and VP prospects and the American eagle as symbols of the party.
The F G W Ford Bible study class held a lively program in the Sunday school room of St Pauls M E church West Side Thursday evening. Music by the Sunday school orchestra vocal solos by Chas L Maupin and piano by Mrs H J Pracht plus stereopticon views by W B Fauley highlighted a past quarter’s lessons offering an entertaining and profitable feature.
A fashion note discusses how fur tones suit different complexions. It suggests sallow skin and dark hair look best in lighter mink red fox and silver gray fox, while brunettes may wear golden and light brown furs such as mink martin brown or yellow fox and chinchilla. Suede kid belts in various colors complement early fall wardrobes.
The Republican County Committee distributes portraits of West Virginia's upcoming governor William E. Glasscock alongside Taft and Sherman pictures. Jefferys and secretary Dod Haslup offer free copies at county headquarters with campaign literature.
Mrs F Holland died Sunday at her Fairmont home after a brief illness. Born 1835 she was 73. Sister of Mrs John Batson of Pruntytown. Remains moved to Grafton by noon train and burial followed at Smith cemetery in Pruntytown at 1 pm.
George Jones was arrested Saturday evening on the Grafton and Belington branch line. United States Commissioner Charles R. Lilly held Jones on a $3,000 bond to answer the indictment in Clarksburg on Oct. 6. Unable to furnish bond, he was committed to Harrison county jail.
Returned from vacation Capt D M Simonton transfer clerk for the R M 8 at the depot is back from Fayette County Pa where he attended a reunion of his Civil War company and a reunion of the Fayette county ex soldiers association Both reunions were pleasant Capt Bimantan was a member of Co BE.
Mr Hak Simonton received hearty greetings from old comrades including M Musgrove and agents of the Insurance Company of North America who presented a draft for its portion of a fire loss settlement. The event followed addresses at the county association and Uniontown court house.
A Beaumont addition boys fight over a trivial matter led to a mayoral warrant. Gus Gilhauser, with witnesses, faced Mayor Kenny who fined him $2 plus costs. Gilhauser then swore a warrant against Lloyd Hudson for stones and a strike, Hudson receiving a $1 fine and costs. Railroads show improvement while water supply on divisions remains troublesome. Western Maryland freight busy with crews aiding congestion.
In Cumberland Maryland on October 5 police uncovered a novel method to steal merchandise from Baltimore and Ohio railroad freight cars. Thieves used hidden wooden or rope ladders carried on flatcars to descend while the train moved, seize goods, and drop the ladders at stops or while the train slowed. Officer Kale traced the scheme, recovered a ladder, and the thieves fled, leaving the device behind.
Daily Sentinel reports the death of Atraham Barnes known as Bud at 71 after a lifetime in the county. He lived on the Jordan Barnes farm near Wendell Simpson. His wife predeceased him. no children. He leaves multiple relatives in the area, including Mary J. Haymond and Sarah Haymond, and Joseph Haines in the western states. Funeral is Tuesday at 9:30 from Simpson Church with Rev. Murray officiating.
A bulletin from the American Railway Association reports reduced idle cars among member lines. The association roads own about 2200 cars, with out of service numbers declining from 413,000 in April to around 240,000 by July and August, indicating improved car utilization.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a person named Mr. F. Rinard, a firefighter, reported moved to Grafton from Centerland with family. The segment also references a Win Festa event and unclear Tus context.
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