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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1908

Page

3

Jones Malott family reunion in Kingsville Ontario

The tenth annual Jones Malott reunion was held August 26 at Kingsville on the Lake. Attendees enjoyed a dinner for over three hundred, music, speeches, and a parade of local and visiting Malotts from Detroit London and other areas. The event emphasized friendship, heritage, and welcome from Kingsville officials and residents.

Nual Jones-Malott Kingsville Ont Kingsville-on-the-Lake Jones. Malott Philip Fox Leamington Harry Harris B. 0. Scraten Hagerman Ansgus Wigle Jasper Golden Hsg Granny” Malott Indiana Mr. Millson Jones- Malott Geo. Pearce Darius Witte Kingsvilel Canada Theta Ann Oliver Jones International Union States Hayond Windsor N.S Uncle Sam Juan Tess Jones Lena Malot Nina Malott Christtine Bernard Miller Bessie Edna Wigle Detroit Amelia Erhard Grace Malott Forest Malott Walter Malott Joseph Malott W. R. Wigle Bruce and Keneath G. Wigle Benjamin Drake Jerome Wm. Malott Herbert Malott Walter L. Malott Christine Malott

Prominent Taylor County Citizen James Bartlett Dies

James Will Bartlett, a 76 year old long time Taylor County resident, died this morning at his Flemington district home after a second stroke of apoplexy. He ran a mercantile business with his daughters Hattie and Mona, leaving his widow and brother Thomas Bartlett of Parkersburg. Funeral set for Wednesday at Simpson after arrival of the Flemington accommodation.

Daily Sentinel Taylor County James Will Bartlett West Virginia College Flemington Bartlett Hattie Mona Thomas Bartlett Parkersburg Simpson Flemington

Taft Looked Favorable in West Virginia Says Senator Scott

Senator Nathan B. Scott told Wheeling News that Taft will sweep West Virginia by a large majority and the national chances are good nationwide. He argued Republicans remain loyal, that fighting will boost Taft votes, and that only one Taft electors slate will be recognized. He doubted a compromise between factions can be reached.

Taft West Virginia Nathan B. Scott Wheeling News Swisher Scherr Scott National Committee

Shot Large Gray Eagle at Fox Hall by George Hughes

George Hughes a colored hunter at Fox Hall wounded a large gray eagle Friday evening. The young bird measured seven feet six inches from tip to tip. It was brought to Grafton on the Belington train and sent to Fairmont to be mounted by C O Reed for Charles Kimmel at Kimmel saloon. Mrs Lee Cottrel of Belington visited briefly.

George Hughes Fox Hall Grafton Belington Kimmel Charles Kimmel Fairmont C. O. Reed

Fairbanks Offer Signals Possible Senate Return for Indiana

Vice President Fairbanks may retire March 4, but his offer to the Indiana Republican committee to help with the 1908 campaign is seen as a call to regain influence. Politicians wonder if James A. Hemenway can unlock a Senate seat for the Indiana statesman, who sought the presidency four years ago.

Indianapolis Ind Fairbanks State Republican Committee Indiana James A. Hemenway Fairbank Hemenway Senate

Veterans Off For Toledo Veterans Off For Toledo

A large contingent of Grand Army of the Republic members from Weston and nearby areas traveled by early train to Toledo Ohio for the annual reunion and encampment. They were joined in Grafton by local Reno Post veterans as they headed to the event, expected to draw thousands to the city and its gala decorations. John H Kunst of Prontytown spent the day on a business visit.

Daily Sentinel Grand Army of the Republic Weston Toledo Grand Army Grafton Reno Post Ohio John H. Kunst Prontytown

Appeals Reduce Tax Assessments for Gas Firms

Judge John Homer Holt granted two appeals reducing assessments on the Fairmont and Grafton Gas Company and the Philadelphia Company in Taylor county. Sworn property values were lower than Board estimates, with total reductions totaling 88 563 10. Attorney W R D Dent led the petitions, backed by Joseph F Guffey, president of the firms.

John Homer Holt Fairmont & Grafton Philadelphia Companies Daily Sentinel Board of Public Works Fairmont & Grafton Cas Company Philadelphia Company Taylor County W. R. D. Dent Fairmont & Grafton Company Joseph F. Guffey Col James M. Guffey Pittsburg Pennsylvania

Death of Leon Chester Rogers Beloved Elkins Child

The Daily Sentinel reports the death of Leon Chester Rogers aged about six, of Elkins and formerly Grafton, who died Saturday evening after diphtheria and heart paralysis. Funeral is Tuesday at 3 PM at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. James H. Flanagan officiating. burial in Bluemont Cemetery.

Daily Sentinel Lee R. Rogers Elkins Grafton Leon Chester George W. Motter Washington Street Rogers James H. Flanagan First Presbyterian Church Bluemont Cemetery B. Cole

Veterinary Surgeon Dr Elbert Jones Services in Grafton

Dr Elbert Jones offers veterinary services to horse and cattle owners in Grafton and vicinity. Treats all kinds of animals for ailments or injuries. Calls answered promptly day or night. Office at Ward's Livery with both phones.

Grafton Ward's

Big Salmon Gigged By Local Fishermen

Last night about 10 o clock a party of fishermen near Nu zum's mill below Valley Falls speared a salmon 32 inches long and weighing 10 pounds. They brought the fish to Grafton and served it at noon today. It is among the largest salmon caught in the river. M J Shields of Tyrconnwell was a business visitor in the city today.

Daily Sentinel Charles L. Kimmel Thomas Shuttlesworth Jackie Hoskins Tygart Valley Nuzum’s Mill Valley Falls Grafton

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