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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1900
Page
11
The passage discusses how some phrases are used in recent addresses to young men and notes that popularity alone does not guarantee success. It argues that practical effort, application, and energy are essential, and suggests institutions and interest on deposits can assist in advancement.
Merchants advertise repair and sale of watches rings jewelry silverware and novelties. Old jewelry spectacles and watches repaired like new. Prices stated as reasonable with cash terms.
West Virginia politics heat up after Democrats claim Senator Elkins mailed his Charleston speech without postage. An affidavit by John Jordan and statements by Livingstone dispute the charge, noting 500 copies mailed with postage prepaid and asserting Elkins did not oversee mailing of such documents.
Oswald Ottendorfer of Staats-Zeitung denounces Bryan as a populist tyrant whose militaristic talk disqualifies him for the presidency. Independent Germans and progressive citizens fear his election, preferring McKinley’s order. their votes are expected to tilt against Bryan on election day. A Taylor County family notes son Herbert Wolfe’s Philippine service and injury, yet he supports McKinley and Roosevelt, praising soldiers who stand with a comrade.
Miss Madge Cummings, chambermaid at the Traders, visited her old home on Sand Fork, Lewis county last week and received 31000 of 5500 bonus on 69 acres near Camden Bailey Camden, near a gusher. Her family of four may gain wealth, yet she and her sister stay with work at the Traders. The Topeka Capitol notes a Kansas crowd effort amid busy schedules this year.
A West Vi voter faces a fall ballot with at least five presidential tickets including democratic republican prohibition social democratic and peoples. The text warns the Australian ballot is growing unwieldy and cumbersome as parties multiply and issue distinct tickets, risking an impractical ballot if safeguards are not placed.
Document compares Democratic and Republican penitentiary management over 41 months each. Reads like a financial and efficiency table with daily prisoner counts, costs per prisoner, monthly gains and losses, and notes on savings to taxpayers. Mentions provisions, appropriations, and year closing in a biennial term.
An old Wheeling Intelligencer report accuses McGraw of pressuring precincts in Taylor and other counties with fraud claims. It alleges Democratic maneuvers, including Methaway's influence, a blocked federal appeal, and a promised $59,000 to fund campaigns. Dayton is predicted to win despite the disputes.
The Fairmont Index advocates a public subscription to repay Captain J. F. B. Pickett of the B and O railroad station after a Thursday morning robbery. The note praises his caution and public spirit while urging immediate community aid to cover the loss, noting his small salary and family support needs.
The Philadelphia Times announces a new weekly feature starting October 28. Descriptive articles on Tour the World by Dr Edward Brooks will be illustrated with colored photographs as supplements to the Sunday edition. Each 10 by 15 inch plate will showcase beautiful world scenes.
Public notice by Henry M. Luvs announcing purchase of Charles W. Monroe’s News Stand and Book Store in Grafton, inviting citizens to patronize the shop and promising prompt delivery of any newspapers ordered, touting a complete stock and leadership in the line of business.
Governor Al l Rntson of West Virginia predicts a close Senate and legislative contest with Republicans likely to prevail. He cites GOP gains from four years ago, warns of gerrymandered districts, and notes internal party strains while asserting efforts to unite for a McKinley victory.
Bryan argues that anti trust measures fail to touch the trust principle and would merely relocate industries abroad. He criticizes a proposed licensing scheme and, beyond politics, asserts the real issue is free silver fraud with calamitous effects. The speaker rejects Bryan's approach as mere wind.
List of names including Tory Bennett Sadie Campbell Dona Clayton Mollie Devers Millard Meeiee Mary Miller G W Nenley J E O Neil H S Peddicord E H Rogers James Simpson Marquess Talley Lizzie Talley Mr Williams callers advised to say advertised. Also a Chicago Tribune note on Mr Bryan resignation if coal strike expands.
An Oregon farmer defends marriage calling it a great success while listing a wife Lucinda’s daily chores from dawn to night. Dr Hanson A Jarrett will visit his Grafton office in the M&M Bank building on Oct 22 for six days.
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