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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
2
The article stresses drainage as the core of road quality, detailing surface runoff management, ditch sizing, cross drains, and the use of drag tools. It discusses subdrainage with tile or concrete drains, proper grading, outlet protection, and tile materials, emphasizing cost and local conditions.
Mr J E B Anderson and family from the South Side are visiting his parents in Walkersville Lewis county to spend time with relatives during a family outing and reunion effort.
Clarksburg Aug 28 A severe wreck occurred about three miles from Webster Springs when a passenger speeders collided head on with a truck. Miss Uth Mollahan and Miss Margaret Scherr, vacationing daughters of Charleston officials, suffered serious injuries including fractures. McCombs, driver of the truck, also injured. Both girls transported to Webster Springs hotel then to Kessler Hospital.
Elder Joshua Corder a long time Old Side Baptist preacher was found dead at his Hacker County home Wednesday. His funeral was held at 10:30 a.m. today with interment in the O. S. Baptist cemetery at Hacker. Born February 1 1820 he was over 88 and had led O. S. Baptist churches across the county visiting mission fields on Glady Creek and other sites.
A few miles above Barrackville on Thursday afternoon B F Conwell operator of a local saw mill suffered a severe foot injury when his right foot was caught in a saw. Toes torn off and bones mangled. He lay far from home and medical help, but rural carriers Pay Vander vort and Lloyd Snyder assisted and transported him to care.
Parkersburg August 28 A report from a reliable source says Senator Sam B Montgomery who was recently appointed as field inspector by state tax commissioner A B White has resigned his position to stump for Charles W Swisher, the governor candidate nominated by the Swisher Republican convention. The Scherr faction had charged Montgomery with desertion from their ranks and caused party tensions, allegedly prompting his resignation.
Dr A S Warder and party hunted at Deer Park Md Saturday night landing seven coons of good size. The Christian Endeavor Society of St Pauls Lutheran church reorganized at a special meeting with about fifty new members enrolled. Officers elected include Clarence Bloom president George Grenneman vice president Harry Cassell secretary Net tie Wehn treasurer. The society aims to do strong work this coming year with many of the churchs best young people. Mrs Arthur Spotts and son Victor left for Indiana Pa to visit for several weeks.
After annual inventory the shop offers sample and second-hand pianos at unusually low prices. Cecillian Player Piano new $130, Simplex $75, Stultz & Bauer second-hand mahogany $275, Krakauer $225, $250, Kranich & Bach $190 and $225. Needing a piano? Preview these bargains and more during the week.
Col William F Vilas longtime attorney and former U S senator dies after five weeks of illness at his Madison home. He suffered a cerebral hemorrhage July 20 and a second stroke led to his death at 10:44 a m on August 28 while a bath was given. Vilas, born July 9 1840 in Chelsea Vermont, served in the Civil War, later held posts from Postmaster General to Secretary of the Interior and finally Wisconsin senator. He was active in the Democratic party and helped organize the gold standard Democrats. His mother Mrs Bell travels from Gary to Baltimore for burial services.
In Cumberland Maryland on August 28 Archie Somerville Mrs Robert L Somerville Mrs Frederick A Husted and daughter Catherine and Mrs John F Somerville were thrown from a frightened horse driven carriage near Lonaconing. Mrs John Somerville broke her nose and Mrs Robert L Somerville remained unconscious late last night. Injured were taken to Col Robert L Somerville’s home in Farmington West Virginia. Husted is wife of Frederick A Husted Hamilton Coal and Coke Co. manager at Newbury.
The Grafton Sentinel notes the death of Lewis R. Bell in Gary Indiana on Saturday. Bell was the son of Thaddeus Bell and long served as general foreman at the B&O shops in this city. He was a well known local figure.
The twenty fourth annual reunion of the society of Maulsbys battery will be held in the court hours at Fairmont on Saturday Sept 12. Roll call at 11 in the morning and a program in the afternoon with the society business conducted. Commander Thomas A Maulsby and Adjutant John W Maulsby sent notices to members.
Hon Jas W Flynn accepts endorsement amid party struggles as editors report his stance on river politics. The letter from E M Grant chairman of the Lincoln Republican party defends Flynn and urges voters to support properly nominated regulars over machine candidates in Parkersburg West Virginia August 27 1908.
Morgantown August 21 Josephine Bruno an Italian girl was found unconscious on the M and K railroad near Sabraton Mills by her lover Frank Mars. Investigators say she was assaulted by about twelve Italian men, some jailed on the charge. She was moved to Weston hospital as she regains her senses. Doctors fear long mental recovery.
The Ladies of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen at Fairmont plan their first anniversary celebration next Friday September 4 with an informal reception and visitor entertainment. The Cumberland and Grafton lodges will be invited. Frank Cassell and John Hussion have returned from Atlantic City and other Eastern points. WRET MELODY FLOUR.
Mack Carr, previously fined by Mayor Kenny for illicit relations with a Cecil party, appeared again before the Mayor. Unable to pay the prior fine, he was sentenced to 26 days on the streets to work out the amount owed to the city.
Deputy U S Marshal B D Hupp arrested George Gray in Marion for selling liquor without a government license. Gray posted bond of 500 dollars after a preliminary hearing before U S Commissioner Charles R Lilly and was sent to Clarksburg to face a Federal grand jury in October.
Washington reports internal revenue for July at 22,029,216 dollars, 2,899,508 less than July 1907. Notable decline stems from 216,149 fewer dollars from retail liquor dealers tax as 8,646 outlets shut down amid state prohibition laws.
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