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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1909
Page
7
A compact fair featuring horse and cattle shows with sections for sheep goats swine poultry and pet stock. Includes forchasts manufacturers and machinery display plus fruit and flower and vegetable domestic farm exhibits.
The West Virginia State Fair and Exposition announces September shows with meritorious exhibits and attractions. It promises record displays and a grand roundup of efforts by A. Reymann and associates. President Geo Hotk urges attendance at the event, emphasizing it as the greatest fair.
A grand event features two big concert bands and balloon racing with four mammoth balloons representing Ohio Pennsylvania Maryland and West Virginia. Large cash prizes attract hundreds of free attractions including shows displays and amusements for attendees.
Large crowd attends Taylor County Teachers Institute opening in Grafton at West Side School. 133 teachers enrolled on the first day. Miss Patrick, Prof. Marsh, and Superintendent Humphrey lead sessions with Dellet Newton and Miss Florence Wall among organizers. An evening lecture on The Social Life of the Teacher followed by a social features ice cream and cake.
Rev A F Richardson pastor of St Pauls Lutheran preached a fine sermon Sunday on Dr Elliott's New Religion before a large congregation. He presented the subject clearly and held the audience's attention throughout.
A valuable colt owned by Dairy man Smith living above the park sustained a severe hind leg cut after running into old bridge irons from a county bridge being repaired. The animal is likely permanently disabled and was moved to Roe & Means livery barn for treatment.
W. B. Rector of Belington Barbour county chosen by State Warden J. A. Viquesney from many applicants for chief deputy post. Born in Grafton 1880 he built Rector's Insurance Agency and served as Justice of the Peace while holding numerous local posts. Rector will appoint deputies from his wide local acquaintance ensuring capable field and office service.
Mrs. William Glasscock hosted a delightful picnic at Edgewood Park yesterday afternoon in honor of Miss Grace Robinson of Fairmont. Guests included Miss Lila Sinsel and Mr. Charles Sinsel of Grafton and Frank and Forest White of Clarksburg, with a list of Morgantown and Mannington friends among the attendees.
Glenn H. Curtiss, an American aviator, won the Gordon Bennett trophy in a record 15 minutes 50 3-5 seconds for 20 kilometres at Rheims, beating Bleriot by nine seconds on the same course. Latham Lefebvre and Cockburn also competed, with Lefebvre slower and Cockburn crashing before the start. The win sparked celebrations in France and the US envoy congratulated Curtiss as the Star Spangled Banner rang. Fred Abbott visits Fairmont and Moundville.
A quiet Sunday wedding at the home of Mr and Mrs J A Springer Flemington united Edith May Springer and Ernest Leon Findley in marriage. The Sentinel notes the couple and extends best wishes for a long life together. The Grafton Window Glass Company board met after elections and organized with J H Nichol as president and others as officers. A board meeting was held to decide plant disposition and winter operation.
Beechurst avenue Morgantown window glass worker Ta bron Tabron alleges two robberies while employed in Clarksburg. He reports a gun held him up and loss of a dinner bucket and a shoe buttoner amidst claims police protect favored saloons in Harrison County seat.
There was a quiet wedding at Andrews M E Parsonage Sunday at 10 o'clock Miss Ethel Bartlett of Simpson became the bride of Mr Joseph Vickers of New Martinsville. Rev H C Howard performed the ceremony in presence of a small party. The couple will reside in New Martinsville. The bride was a county school teacher.
Hon John T McGraw operates a diamond drill at Sand Lick mouth in Holly district for days to uncover minerals beneath the surface. The drill passed 820 feet and hit red colored rock with a thick layer below, with surface samples claimed rich in gold. Report unverified but hopeful for Holly district, a Democratic stronghold, possibly making residents wealthy.
Camp Peer, started on the Peer farm two weeks ago, broke this morning after a delightful outing. All campers returned to the city in good health. Saturday night they enjoyed a reception and ball hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles R Durbin at their summer home, leaving many fond memories of their time with nature.
President George L. Duncan of the West Virginia Bank of Clarksburg reports a draft for 20000 dollars from United State Fidelity and Guaranty Company, bondsman for Fred B. Wood, former bank cashier. The draft covers the entire bonded amount due to a reported shortage exceeding 20000 dollars, with payment delayed while a full bank examination is completed.
Charleston Aug 80 Records from the tax department show Wheeling possesses a valuation of 62,284,630 dollars, exceeding the combined totals of Parkersburg and Charleston. The seven cities with the highest valuations are Wheeling Parkersburg Charleston Huntington Clarksburg Fairmont and Grafton in that order.
The local Y M C A defeated the strong Pruntytown team at Traction Park 4 to 2 on Saturday afternoon. It was Pruntytown’s first defeat of the season, making the win even sweeter for the Grafton Y M C A squad.
Rome August 20 The Duke of Abruzzi to be promoted to admiral and placed in command of Venice naval arsenal upon return from India. Officials say he still hopes to marry Miss Elkins of West Virginia despite royal opposition. King Edward expected to intercede with Dowager Queen Margherita at London gatherings.
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