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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1907
Page
7
From London Standard, notes on medieval and early modern conjurers, their reputation as sorcerers, and seventeenth century tricks. Describes heads on shoulders, seeming headlessness, killing and reviving animals, fake diamonds, and other stage illusions using everyday utensils.
A schoolgirl’s quip in Youth's Companion imagines the hydra as Henry VIII’s wife. She says when he cuts off her head another one springs up, a playful analogy noted in a column about curious history anecdotes.
The Grafton Gas and Electric Light Co. faces sale to the Grafton Street Railway Co. in a likely consolidation. The street railroad group plans to take over the gas plant and its related property including central ground for street car barns. Stockholders may receive street railway stock or cash, with a large cash value implied.
A. A. Dorsey announces his retirement as editor and publisher of the Parsons Advocate effective August 31. He is noted as one of the state’s sprightliest editors and will be succeeded by the Cheat Valley Company, a group of county leaders who take over publication.
W. D. Zinn, former Barbour county superintendent, canvassed Philippi males to test claims that most business and professional men come from farming backgrounds. Of 26 business men 21 were farm raised, five doctors rural born, and all six county officers drew political inspiration from country homes. Two bank cashiers and three assistants also labored on the farm before cashing checks, editors ate dried apples and pumpkin pie before printing. Six ministers heard their call while engaged in agriculture.
The county weekly newspapers report one dollar per year is no longer enough to offset increased printing and labor costs. Publishers at county seats say profits are insufficient to sustain publication amid higher expenses over the past year.
A society note speculates that Adolphus Armstrong differed from others in having two mothers, a claim described as an emerging theory that may soon be proven in city courts. The piece treats the notion as controversial yet inevitable and historically notable.
Details emerge of a contested estate linked to Mt Armstrong’s death. Eugene Sommerville and J Frank Wilson secured powers of attorney and a contract via Miss Louisa Butcher, aiming to control the estate for Armstrong cousins. Protracted legal actions, misgivings about claimants, and rumored imposters prompt anticipated Circuit Court suits to resolve title and rights in the state.
A contested fortune dispute centers on Adolphus Armstrong seen as illegitimate by some. Questions arise about his mother and kin in Lewis County and nearby areas as parties argue lineage from Polly Butcher and Gasper Butcher, with investigations touching the Butcher family tree and custody of the estate.
Several papers have already raised annual subscriptions from one dollar to a dollar and a half. Major weeklies will keep the old one dollar rate, while other publishers will likely follow due to higher paper and production costs.
Look Here A Bargain I am compelled to sell my home farm due to poor health. It is a fertile tract with good timber and coal, four miles from Cadix in Estvison county. The place has cleared and tilled land, good water, well fenced, a neat dwelling, and a 40 by 60 barn. Will give terms.
Daily Sentinel reports engineer Jake Shaffer of McMechan severely injured when his engine jumped the track at Rowell near Powell on the Baltimore & Ohio line. A late running No 3 forced a special train to carry the Cumberland & Pittsburg car No 101. The engine and coach derailed but no fatalities. Shaffer taken to hospital with severe injuries. relief train dispatched and service delayed for hours.
Senator Elkins praised as a rail the builder and capitalist shaping West Virginia by creating five hundred miles of railroad. State leaders seek more transportation miles led by such resourceful men amid development plans and large enterprises. Fairmont reports claim Clarksburg hotels seek higher rates for the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows meeting in November. Locals plan trolley connections to Fairmont to secure lodging at fair rates, aiming to counter any price extortion and suggesting relocation if rates persist.
A Texas bronco subjected to severe abuse allegedly by multiple riders, including a head shot, has drawn attention to animal cruelty cases. Local authorities are reviewing the incident as animal welfare groups call for stricter penalties.
The article discusses the historic punch that ended Corbett and how early fighters chased a jaw or temple KO. It promotes Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Sage’s Catarrh Remedy, claiming broad cures for digestion and catarrh with no alcohol in ingredients, and offers a booklet on request through Dr. R.V. Pierce.
A lengthy column reports on Scott's Emulsion aiding enfeebled mothers and recuperating a ranch horse after a violent incident. It discusses legal cases from Armstrong county, a move to new Sentinel offices in Parsons building, and a Clarksburg grand lodge expected to swell hotel demand with higher rates and security plans for visitors.
The Fairmont West Virginian opines that Hon. Geo C Sturgiss would excel on the Rivers and Harbors committee, comparing him favorably to Hon. Wm P Hubbard and praising his broad qualifications while noting he favors allowing a distinguished Ohio colleague to lead.
Local liverymen report heavy season demand with scarce available teams. Prospective riders must book days ahead, especially Sundays when demand soars as oil prospectors base in the city and travel daily into surrounding counties. More horses are hired out to meet the rush.
Here on good authority this morning report says R C Lloyd the crack pitcher with the Hierra team will join Toledo for the rest of this season for a try-out. If successful he may become a member of Toledo next season. Lloyd is well known here having played with and against several local players.
Miss Cora McDaniel of near Cecil, Miss Bennet, and Miss Robinson were badly injured Saturday when a horse ran away and threw them from a buggy. All but Miss Bennet were unconscious for some time. Charles Brinkman, who had been in Atlantic City for weeks due to illness, has returned and says the trip helped.
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