Gentlemen dealers reshape London art trade
The London art market shifts toward private, invitation only dealers who buy and furnish homes from dining rooms to mansions. They act as middlemen moving objects worldwide, with hosts offering entire rooms or homes, while the public remains excluded. The rise relies on intimate knowledge of old masters, keen business sense, and courtly manners to seal deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James
London
Bloom
London Express
Ayer's Hair Vigor Promises High Class Hair Dressing
An advertisement touts Ayer's Hair Vigor as a new improved formula that pleases with high quality hair care. It claims to keep hair soft, smooth, rich looking, and free from dandruff without altering hair color.
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Ayer
Ayer’s Hair Vigor Promotes Growth and Health
An advertisement touts Ayer’s Hair Vigor as a strong tonic that stimulates hair growth and keeps scalp tissues healthy. It claims reduced hair loss and dandruff, presenting the product as a splendid dressing by J. C. Ayer & Co of Lowell.
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Ayer
J. C. Ayer Cou
Lowell
Parkersburg Mourns Judge John J. Jackson "Iron Judge" Dies at 80
Notable Parkersburg figure Judge John J. Jackson known for strict rulings and compassion passes away suddenly at the Ostend Hotel in Atlantic City at age 80. Appointed by Lincoln in 1861, he served on the federal bench, earning wide respect for enforcing penalties yet granting leniency in many cases. Born August 4, 1824, he studied at Princeton, held local offices, served in Virginia legislature, and helped shape West Virginia judiciary. Remains to pass through Grafton on No. 1 en route to Parkersburg for interment.
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Daily Sentinel
Parkersburg
John J. Jackson
Ostend
Atlantic City
United States
Lincoln
West Virginia
Markersburg
Princeton University
Wirt County
Hame
Ritchie County
Virginia
Hell-Evert
Coscewion
Abraham Lincoln
Lillie Irene
Peculiarity of Hair and Barber Shop Inquiry
In a New York press note a report describes a barber shop incident where a customer observed uneven hair trimming with the left side longer and the barber claiming a quicker cut on that side. Public reactions note that most people favor symmetry and local readers are urged to consider stylist consistency.
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New York
Interest Grows in Huntington Conference for Methodists
The annual West Virginia Methodist Episcopal conference opens in Huntington October 9 and runs for a week. Bishop Henry Spellmeyer of Cincinnati will preside after Bishop Bashford’s extended stay in China. Debates include reducing delegate numbers and the bishops' election by language and locality. West Virginia gets six ministerial and six lay delegates to the general conference in Los Angeles. A lay electoral conference is set for October 11 in Huntington.
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Nnual Conference
The
Methodist Episcopal Churches of
West Virginia
Huntington
J. W. Bashford
China
Bashford
Henry Spellmeyer
Cincinnati
Spélimeyer
Huntingston
Los Angeles
Elbert Jones Offers Veterinary Services in Grafton Area
Elbert Jones veterinary surgeon announces services for horses and cattle owners in Grafton and vicinity. Treats all ailments or injuries with prompt attention day or night. Office at Ward's Livery Stable, Both pointers.
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Grafton
Ward
For Sale 153 Acres Farm in Huron County with Improvements
For sale a 153 acre top level farm near Huron with a 9 room house, barn, outbuildings, cistern, good water, fruit, timber, tilable land, and rolling drainage. Includes RF and Telephone access, priced at 70 dollars per acre. Also listed are multiple smaller parcels in the same county with brick houses, barns, water, fruit, and road access at varied prices. other properties include 10 acres with brick house and store room, near Mound Evan and Wheeling W Va, suitable for poultry or summer hotel.
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Huron
Same
Obie
Moundeviting
Wheeling W Va
Wood Point
Wette
Henderson Realty Ad Seeks Sales of Farms and Opportunities
In Chancery suit filed in Tay County. Object to dissolve matrimony and grant Absolute divorce from Wotring. Defendant not resident of state. required to appear within one month after first publication. Clerk Frank Witgos certifies publication in Grafton newspaper.
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PST
Virginia
Etromt Court of Tay
Liwyid
Ulldavit
Bervet and Dewi Hcenssary CO
Bisite
Grafton _ATHIEP
Frank Witgos
G.W. Porn
Tor Pina
Ina
Notice to Seake Depositions in Taylor county WV
Notice to take depositions in Gratton city Taylor county West Virginia after a special term order. The First Baptist Church trustees of Grafton petition to sell property described as the Hip Ant Harsonage at the intersection of St Maryster and Washington Avenues. Hearing set and public posting required with clerk LaranK Witson of the Grante Court of Paslar Chants for Vitalie Wyekor as attorney.
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Gratien
Taylor County
Virginia
Ruhock
Tigeris
Westite Binh
Beling
Aidit Che Sane
ATA
Circuit Court
West Virginia
Court House
Rodd
Owl Trustees
First Baptist Church
First Ruptiae Church
Grafton
George M.whitescarver
William Morgen
Charisse
Singel
Wyekoit
Coutist
Petilian Wrielia
Pony
St. Maryster
Washington
Graltan
Taylancountey
Westtretein
Larank Witson
Vitalie
New Little Vaudeville Theatre Planned in Grafton
Grafton planners lease second floor of the old Odd Fellows hall for a cosy vaudeville and picture theatre. Phillips and Jacobs to invest about 1200 dollars to renovate and equip a 35 to 40 minute program with ten cent admission. The layout includes pictures between acts and uses the Gua Sun vaudeville circuit. Also noted is the death of Mrs Hannah Hickman aged 71, a long-time church worker, with burial planned in Point Marion, Pa.
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Grafton
Messrs
Messrs. Phillips & Jacobs
New York
Pittsburg
Daily Sentinel
Hannah Hickman
James F. Hickman
Hickman
Ladies Aid Society
Jas. F. Hickman
Mre
Ridge
McKeesport
West Street
H. C. Howard
Andrews M. E. Church
Point Marion
Daugter
Rev
Howard
Myrtle Lewellen
Frank A. Cole
Goff Arrested After Series of Incidents
Jon Goff, frequent offender in the limelight for alleged infractions, was arrested by police Saturday night and again by Constable Dean on a serious charge. He was freed on bail with his employer's guarantee. After a picnic at the park, an alleged disturbance on a return train led to a warrant. Goff fled, returned late in the week, became intoxicated, and now faces further charges when the hearing date is set.
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Daily Sentinel
Jon Goff
Dean
B. Kck. T
Goff
Peter Scolarinas
Angeleco
Sparta
Cincinnati
Nickolas Kalkas
Kalkas
Queen City
Scolarenas
Old Country
Kallias
Grafton
Peter Scolarenne
Resignations Grow at Pruntytown Reform School
The reform school at Pruntytown faces intensified turmoil as Assistant Superintendent George H. A. Bataon and Matron Mrs. Bateon submit resignations to the board, amid widespread demoralization among inmates and a pending arrival of Gov. Dawson from vacation to address the crisis. Separately, John D. Bartlett sues Baltimore & Ohio Railroad for 1950 damages over a spring crossing accident, filed this morning by attorney Fred Martin.
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Reform School
Pruntytown
George H. A. Bataon
Bateon
Dawson
John D. Bartlett
Circuit Court
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Fetterman Crossing
Fred Martin
Man fined after drunken stroll through townhouses
John A. Cline, a city worker, spent Saturday evening at local thirst parlors. He was found by the mayor about to enter a hill residence, arrested, and arraigned in police court. The mayor imposed a stiff fine to deter further such incursions.
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John A. Cline
Cline
Beallmont Fairmont and Southern Railroad Charter Granted
Rumors say Beckhannonn and Northern line may be taken over by a new firm after Charleston issued a charter for the Fairmont and Southern Railroad Company. The route would run from Belington to Pittsburgh via Tygarte Valley and Monongahela, with $25,000 capital. Prominent locals including C E Conaway and other Fairmont figures are involved, and past B N ties suggest a takeover of the old line.
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Beckhannon & Northern Railroad
Charleston
Fairmont
Pittsburg
West Virginia
Secretary of State
Fairmont and Southern Railroads Company
Belingiua
Barbour County
Tygarte Valley
Monongahela
Grafton
Srock
John T Williams
Baltimore
Benjamin F. Overholt
Scottdale, Pa
Ralph Overholt
Charles F. Teter
Philippi
Samuel A. Moore
Charles E. Conaway
Waitman H. Conaway
C. E. Conaway
Kentlemen
City of Grafton Named Defendant in Damage Suit
David P. Jackson sues the city of Grafton for 2000 damages over alleged property damage from grading Barret street. Fred Martin filed the action in the circuit clerk’s office.
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Grafton
David P. Jackson
South Side
Jackson
Barret Street
Fred Martin
UPSHUR FAIR TO HOST BIG WEEKEND AT BUCKHANNON
An announced Buckhannon fair will run the week of September 16 with a ten race speed program offering nearly 3000 dollars in purses. Special trains from Grafton to Buckhannon are arranged for the last three days, with the morning 7 am departure and evening 7 pm return.
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Befhelad
Buckhannon
Grafton
New Policeman Homer Robinson Joins City Force
Homer Robinson, long associated with the Palace Cafe as a mixologist, resigns that post and is appointed a member of the city police by Chief Cole to replace a resigned officer.
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Homer Robinson
Palace Cafe
Cole
Grafton Laundry Receives New Delivery Wagon
The Grafton Laundry announces a handsome new laundry wagon under manager T. Hill Mare. The delivery vehicle is described as one of the most attractive wagons seen in the city.
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Grafton
T. Hill Mareshall
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