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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1909
Page
1
A garbled OCR passage references assault allegations, a sheriff, and various names including Curtiss and Walker. It hints at a settlement, financial figures around 18,000, and county duties, with scattered mentions of Oak and Virginia, but the text is largely unintelligible, lacking coherent events or a clear outcome.
Teachers in Taylor county engage in a three day institute with talks by State Superintendent Shawkey and Prof. Geo Hubbs. The opening features singing and reviews of suitable periodicals for all grades. Examinations and agriculture topics dominate discussions. An evening spelling match highlights the old versus new school approach. Thursday covers devotional exercises, agriculture talks, and a round table discussion on key topics.
James Newlon aged 18 died at his home on Boyd street at 3 20 this morning after years of illness linked to an old football injury. He was born in Graf ton and raised there, survived by his mother Mrs Mary Newlon brother Raymond and sister Elsie. Funeral arrangements pending with Undertaker Cole. Mrs George Warner of Davis arrived to attend.
The Odd Fellows lodges of Preston county schedule four picnics at Oak Park on Wednesday next September 8. Ex Senator Henry G Davis the oldest Odd Fellow in the state will attend and speak. Amusements and music by Rowelsburg band and Morgantown orchestra are promised. All are invited.
Walter A Stone, formerly of the Sentinel force, underwent a Monday operation at Strickler hospital Kingwood for a long standing ailment. The operation was very successful. Weather forecasts call for fair tonight then increasing clouds Friday with gradually rising temperatures.
The United States Circuit Court in Pittsburg granted a mild injunction against Baltimore and Ohio Railroad machinists. Strikers are restrained from near company property and interfering with employees, but may talk with strikebreakers. Lawyers for the company failed to remove speech restrictions. Strikers view the outcome positively and praise injunction laws. Rentals listed follow in nearby ads.
A wedding took place last evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Silas White on Ross Street South Side. Miss Georgia White married Mr William Hawkins of Mannington with Rev H R Hess performing the ceremony. The couple will honeymoon in Cincinnati for about ten days before returning to Mannington.
Lewistown detectives admit no trace of the lone highwayman who robbed the express at Lewistown Narrows. Bloodhounds followed scent to the river and a mountain cave, then balked by water and a fresh track. Officials insist the only booty was a missing bag of Lincoln pennies.
Arden New York September Edward Harriman financier failed to outbid a farmer in a land deal valued at ten thousand dollars. The farmer held the property for twenty thousand and secured the price he wanted.
James H Bolyard a longtime farmer from St Clair near Grafton died Wednesday at 3 pm after a yearlong stomach illness. Born 1841 near his death place he was 68. Survived by ten children from two marriages including C W Bolyard, D F Russell, Roy Bolyard and Will Bolyard. Funeral Friday at 10:30 am at Shiloh Dunkard Church with Rev McCoy officiating and burial in Mt Zion cemetery, under John A McCabe Undertaker.
Chicago September reports Archbishop Falconio approved Rev. Father Phelan's idea that voting rights could hinge on family size. He supported the notion that children are valuable enough to merit voting influence, yet warned it may face legal roadblocks before adoption.
Clarkeburg on September 2 faces a lawless night as a large crowd of boisterous men fills the city for the races and fair. Police under the Johnson anti pistol law are powerless, with a dozen frays during the day and few arrests made.
Paris September 2 The international trade union mission here rejected President Gompers proposals from the American Federation of Labor. It will discuss only proposals from organizations affiliated with the conference, excluding AFL input since AFL is not affiliated with European unions.
Dr J J Kaufman osteopathic surgeon once of Parkersburg, now in the west and south for health, is in the city visiting old friends and appears to be in good health. He left Grafton in December for his health.
In Harrison county Ital ian Rich Roe known as Mud Lick Mines worker is jailed for selling beer without government stamps and released on bond after arraignment. Another man Dominico Demenico faced similar charges in Rowlesburg and was released on bond. A third victim mentioned as rich in local reports is Dominico Demenico.
New York dispatches describe a controlled press campaign around E. H. Harriman’s health, with friendly papers stressing improvement while confidential sources warn the financier remains gravely ill and plans to segregate Union Pacific loom. Major Wall Street figures back optimistic updates to influence the market and public perception.
Reliable information from Fairmont claims the Buckhannon and Northern Railroad will be constructed between Belington West Virginia and Martin Pennsylvania next summer. It would run along the Monongahela and Valley rivers with connections to Belington and Morgantown and possible links to the Coal and Coke and Western Maryland railways. Senator Elkin g denied Morgantown Parsons extension while predicting M and K traffic to rise.
Last night observers in Grafton looked for a lunar Mars eclipse with naked eye. Plans were drawn close as Mars and Moon appeared about a foot apart before heavy clouds obscured the spectacle, leaving observers disappointed.
The Morgan family reunion at Traction Park near Fairmont drew hundreds of attendees including J R Morgan and family from Grafton, Hayes Morgan, William Morgan Jr, Anna Morgan Heflin and children, and Dr. J R Whitescarver. Guests stayed at Joseph Aths home near Monongah for weekend visits.
Chicago on September 2 reports the National Association of Retail Milliners has decreed three cornered hats from Revolutionary days will lead this winter fashion. Trimming features rich buckles rosettes and hoops with gold and silver garniture.
The Sellorf Club launches its fall and winter season with a dance tonight at Brinkman Hall featuring Vincent's Orchestra. Preparations are complete for the event and attendees are advised to arrive on time for the opening program.
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