Grafton Weekly Sentinel 1909 News Roundup
Local notes cover Roosevelt talk on post office closures, charity across Mexico disaster response, and oyster soup jokes. Reports mention Monongalian county teachers visiting Marion and Taylor county institutes, plus W B Rector named chief deputy state game warden with GOP support. Editorial urges town pride and self reliance, cites Governor Hughes on local spirit. Public health piece from The Delineator offers infant care tips focusing on clean milk and safe cooling practices to prevent illness.
Peruna Ingredients Outline from U S Dispensatory
The United States Dispensatory lists hydrastis canadensis golden seal as treating mucous membrane disorders including nasal catarrh and stomach and liver catarrh with female health uses. corydalis formosa as a tonic for chronic diseases. cedron seeds as a bitter tonic for dysentery and quinine substitute. Peruna is a blend of herbal remedies each once recommended for catarrhal conditions. seek testimonials for evidence.
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United States
Peruna
The Prodigal Husband and the Desertion Dilemma
Detroit commissioners on uniform state laws examine wife desertion as a rising moral issue. They note husbands abandon homes for various excuses, while wives face social stigma and feared retaliation if they testify. The piece critiques legal hurdles, including reliance on the deserted wife as sole witness, offering no clear resolution.
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Detroit
Imere
Enoch Arden
Charity plans for jailed husbands face unions in America
The text notes that placing incarcerated husbands to work for their family's support has not succeeded in the United States due to union opposition. Charities meanwhile focus on aiding abandoned wives, placing children in day nurseries, and awaiting the return of the wanderer.
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America
Officers Elected By Good Roads Association Meeting
The Interstate Good Roads Association adjourned at Mountain Lake Park after electing officers for a permanent organization. President Dr John F Gougher of Baltimore. first vice Kib-G White state geologist Morrowtown. second vice W Vasect. third vice Jand Zlliott of Baltimore. fourth vice Lloyd Ritter. fifth vice Prof Arthur Hulbert of Marietta Ohio. recording secretary W A Wheeler. corresponding secretary Dr W W Davis. treasurer D M Dixon Oakland Md. executive committee including Howard Sutherland Elkins WV George C Baker Morgantown WV John M Tucker Md Gilmore S Hamill Oakdale Md and Charles P Light Charleston WV. Honorary vice presidents include governors and congressmen of patronizing states. Speakers included E D Bager WV road engineer Alexander Glohan Martinsburg WV and Dr I C White.
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Cumberland
Interstate Good Roads Association
John F. Gougher
Baltimore
Ki B-G. White
Morrowtown
W. Vasect
Thomas
Jand Zlliott
Lloyd Ritter
Wm. Bullock Ola
Maryland
Arthur Hulbert
Marietta
Ohio
W. A. Wheeler
Belair
W. W. Davis
Mountain Lake Park
D. M. Dixon
Oakland
Howard Sutherland
Elkins
W. Va
George C. Baker
Morgantown
John M. Tucker
Maryland Good Roads Commission
Gilmor S. Hamill
Oakdale
Charles P. Light
Charleston
West Virginia
E. D. Bager
Alexander Glohan
Martinsburg
I. C. White
Getting Ready for Big Suit in Clarksburt
Senator Bailey and Councilman Wilkinson visited Clarksbury for a consultation with Attorney John W. Davis, who also represents them in suits against Dr. Lanham and George Whitescarver for damages. The parties plan to push the cases vigorously and to close the matter as soon as possible.
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8. F. Bailey
A. J. Wilkinson
Clarksburg
John W. Davis
Mr. Bailey
Mr. Wilkinson
T. F. Lanham
George M. Whitescarver
The
Sentinel
Died in Weston Aged Father of Local Carpenter
The aged father of Mr. C. F. Burk died in Weston late Sunday night and the body prepared there by Undertaker McCabe. Remains were brought here last evening and shipped to Keyser for funeral services this afternoon. Mr. Burk was in his 91st year and accompanied by two daughters Mrs. Robert Furbee and Miss Carrie Burk.
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C. F. Burk
Weston
McCabe
Keyser
Burk
Robert Furbee
Carrie Burk
Wittman to Represent Eagles at Grand Lodge Meeting
John L. Wittman of Grand Street South Side heads to Omaha on Sept. 6 as representative of Grafton Aerie 434 for the Fraternal Order of Eagles grand lodge session. A longtime lodge member, he has held every local office and now serves as past worthy president. He will safeguard the order’s interests in this region as delegate from Grafton. Also a local ad promotes ManZan pile remedy sold by W. J. Jackson and Red Cross Pharmacy.
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John L. Wittman
Grand Street
Omaha
Neb
Order of Eagles
Grafton Aerie
Wittman
Order
Grafton
Grand Lodge
W. J. Jackson
Red Cross Pharmacy
John W. Kennedy & CO
Chicago
Jackson and Me
RED Cross Phaklmaocy
Fire Tragedy At St Malachis Home Claims Seven Children
New York dispatch reports seven children perished in a fire at St Malachis Home for Children in Rockaway Park Queens. About 750 youngsters housed there were largely evacuated as flames struck the laundry area in the north wing around 8 p m. Most victims under five years old, with records destroyed hindering full casualty accounting.
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New York
St. Mal_ achi
Rockaway Park
L. I
Sisters of St. Joseph of
Brooklyn
Brinkman Opera House Prepares For New Play Season
Manager George Brinkman of the Brinkman opera house in Grafton scours for top attractions for the coming season. Several fine acts have been booked, while the opening attraction is still to be secured. The renovated interior, repainted and repapered, will impress patrons entering the venue this season.
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George Brinkman
Brinkman Opera House
Grafton
Opera House
Brinkman
Sore eye afflicts Mrs. Nuzum on Latrobe Street
Mrs. Maggie Nuzum suffers a very sore eye at her Latrobe Street home after a foreign particle blown in while riding a street car Sunday caused the eye to burn severely and remain irritated.
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Maggie Nuzum
Latrobe Street
Strikebreake r Childrens Protest Halts Preston School
In Preston a public school opened with 200 pupils whose fathers work at the Pressed Steel Car works. A child posted We are all on a strike, and only three strikebreakers appeared. Some families have moved away, and authorities scramble to place three children among four teachers.
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Pittsburg
Preston
Death of Columbus Currey at Simp son age 55 in 1909
The obituary notes the death of Columbus Currey of near Simpson on August 26 1909 at 4 30 am following paralysis after being struck while talking with neighbor Simon Walters on the B & O railroad track near his home. Born October 1 1858 he was married to Loverna Bartell on February 6 1879 and left ten children. Funeral August 28 at Union Baptist Church Simpson with I O O F Knights of Pythias and I O R M commemorations. Resolutions of respect from local orders praise his Christian fortitude and service. A beehive cough syrup ad follows.
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Columbus Currey
Simpson
Baltimore & Ohio
Simon Walters
John
Polly
Currey
Joe
Prudah
Alizabeth
Thomas
Harrison
Elen
Mortimore Jeff
Prudal Willhide
Grafton
W. Vs
Thomas Beth
M Currey
Iowa
Jeff
W. Va
Loverna Bartell
Nancy Bartell
Baptist Church of
Webster
Union Baptist Church
Knights of Pythias
Pretty Flemington wedding joins Springer and Findley families
Miss Edith Springer daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Springer wed Ernest Findley of Simpson at the Springer home in Flemington last Sunday at high noon. Rev B G Chipps officiated with Nelia Nixon of Grafton as bridesmaid and Alonzo Findley as groomsman. Oma Springer played the wedding march. Only immediate relatives attended. A sumptuous dinner followed and the couple left for Simpson.
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Oma Springer
Mrs. Findley
Simpson
Pine Jules Kidney Remedy Claims Strong Back Pain Relief
Advertises Pine Jules pills as best remedy for kidney troubles and related pains. Describes relief for weak back neck bladder rheumatic ache and other ailments caused by weakened kidneys. Uses promotional tone typical of old medical ads.
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W. J. Jackson
Red Cross Pharmacy
Runners and Local Visits Highlight Grafton Notes
Mrs. Samuel Linn remains ill and not improving. Belle Rogers visited her mother Mrs Halterman. Mrs. Robert Neel and son Roy stayed with relatives in Graf ton. Maggie Hawkins visited Lee Vincents. Daisy Reese of near Grafton visited relatives here. Keys Linn and daughter Ethel visited William Linn’s family. Bennie Reese and Sam Neel traveled to Fairmont on Saturday. Edward Neel guests of sister Mrs Henry Stevens.
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Samuel Linn
Belle Rogers
Halterman
Robert Neel
Son Roy
Grafton
Maggie Hawkins
Lee Vincents
Gibson Reese
Son Lewis
Frank Jones
Daisy Reese
Keys Linn
Ethel
William Linn
Bennie Reese
Sam Neel
Fairmont
Edward Neel
Henry Stevens
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