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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1906
Page
6
The sheriffs capably campaign for tax reform as Democratic critics attack state expenses. Governor Dawson promises facts on expenditures at a public address. The city plans paving near the bridge, while critics deride Haslup street work. Farmers face reassessment shifts, yet treasuries grow via corporate and utility valuations.
Mr and Mrs J M Hall visited at John Shroyer s in Barbour county and returned Friday to spend a few days at home. The Philippi Fair was impacted by storms on Wednesday and Thursday. Miss Alice Jenking visited her old home in Preston county Saturday and Sunday. Harry Chidesti, visiting his sister Mrs R W Meanr, went to Buckhannon for a few days. Rev S B Hart preached a fine sermon to a large audience last Sunday. Mrs R J Harier and Mr Jacob Wilton, recent visitors at Bridgeport, returned Monday. J W Knotte and Grace Knotte were in Green on business last Saturday. Henry H Jones and family of Beington rented a home for the past week. Mr and Mrs Pendelton of Pennsboro, Pa, visiting Knotteville friends. Deputy Sheriff Allender reported tax day a good collection. taxpayers pleased at lower taxes, one man noting taxes fell from 178 to 78 this year.
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