Temperance sermons mark two murders linked to whiskey
Clarksburg and Salem report two powerful temperance sermons in the wake of two Saturday and Sunday killings blamed on liquor. The piece notes two families bereaved and cites public frustration with political leadership and calls for ruling by the people. Judge Hunter Moss of Parkersburg is mentioned as a potential governorship candidate on a compromise Republican ticket. The editorial critiques Tammany Hall style banners and warns against a false patriotic army, while praising county educators visiting Grafton for a state institute aimed at improving popular education and informing the young generation with practical ideas and funding support.
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Clarksburg
Salem
Hunter Moss
Parkersburg
Grafton
Sentinel
Gratton Sentinel
Grafton Republican
Republican
Sturgis, Hubbard
Mason
Dayton
F. M. Reynolds
Robert L. Archer
Wheeling
C. Wilson
James W. Flynn
Preston
L.C. Powell
Fairmont
Wheeling Intelligencer
Wheeling News
Parkersburg State Journal
The
Dispatch News
Huntington Herald
Morgantown Post-Chronicle
Good Roads a Saving
A clipped editorial note from The Huntington Dispatch praises good roads as a saving, aligning with the paper’s long advocacy for road improvements and practical public works.
Good roads and political revolt across states in 1907
An examination of political alignments and road improvements surfaces in the era. The Gratton Sentinel defends its stance amid Republican turmoil, praising highway plans and denouncing factional criticism while noting broad support from prominent Republicans. The piece contrasts Journal of Accountancy forecasts with the 1907 panic, arguing banking weakness rather than speculation caused the crisis, and predicting a rebound as farmers remain solid financially.
Republican disappointment signals split in party in Grafton
The report details a fractured Republican split amid a failed conference to unite factions. Grafton observers note the clash over leadership and a possible future uncompromising rift, with Ona Jefferys cited as a pivotal figure whose chairmanship hinges on party cohesion. Michael King, Elkins attorney, was in town.
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Michael King
Elkins
City
Aday
Labor Day and Good County Roads Reflections
A newspaper fragment ponders Labor Day honoring toil and the hardworking, contrasts with idle wealth, and urges focus on improving public roads. It argues employment sustains society, praises frugality, and calls for campaign discussions on the vital issue of good roads nationwide.
Hay Fever Remedies and Economic Editorial Echoes
A reader from Columbus praises Peruna for catarrh and hay fever, while the piece also discusses hay fever origins. The column shifts to Labor Day’s significance, labor’s role in society, and quotes on roads and education funding. It then argues against free trade, defends tariff policy, and critiques Bryan era political strategy, ending with a booster note for the Grafton Sentinel's past election support.
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Smith
East Mound St
Columbus
Ohio
Railroads fair to crack down on rice throwing at weddings
The article urges railroad workers to end the rice throwing custom at weddings, citing injuries and mess in Pullman cars. It notes five married couples a day hit by rice in New York stations, estimates 100000 pounds discarded yearly, and calls for reform to protect travelers and avoid discomfort in transit. It also links to similar insults like serenades, suggesting a broader push for dignity in marriage ceremonies.
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New York
Beed Strong Ticket Faces Campaign Turbulence
The party promotes two Beed strong candidates and a ticket designed to win. The Sentinel has not aligned with the Republicans in the county campaign, causing embarrassment to the field and creating trouble for several nominees.
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the Sentinel
Dollar Returns Drift Through Decade and Local Political Pulse
A Kansas farmer recalls a dollar bill he marked ten years ago that circulated among merchants and neighbors before vanishing after a mail order shipment. The piece links to a broader political note on West Virginia Republican-ticket factions, calls for compromise, and notes Col. John T. McGraw’s upcoming Bryan meeting in Wheeling with Ohio County Democrats listed as vice presidents.
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Allen County
Kansas
John T. McGraw
Wheeling
Ohio County
Nail
Doctor Hull Much Better
The venerable Dr. J. W. Hull who was stricken with paralysis at the Coulehan hotel last week is now greatly improved and on the morning train was taken to Belington to recuperate at the home of his daughter Mrs. Harry Jones. He was accompanied by Dr. J.B.R. Bilis and could not walk to the train. Friends hold bright hopes for his early recovery.
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Daily Sentinel
J. W. Hull
Coulehan
Belington
Harry Jones
J.B. R. Bilis
Mystery surrounds supposed death Albert Kelly
A report from Marietta alleges a body found in the river may be Albert Kelly. A Weston woman asserts the clothes match her son’s wearing, but authorities note decomposition timelines conflict. The coat’s provenance remains unclear as investigators await more identifying evidence to resolve the case.
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Albert Kelly Fromm
Marietta
Weerton
Thia
Kelly
John Pickett
Kendall
Weston
Knottsville District 5 Convention Picnic At Mt Pleasant
Last Saturday Knottsville District 5 Sunday School Association held an all day picnic and convention in a grove near Mt Pleasant M E church. Rain delayed the morning programme but clouds cleared and baskets opened as the gathering progressed. District President Earl Knotts led the meeting with an address by Fred Martin of Grafton and remarks from Libe and George Hardesty. Recitations by Freeman Knotts Swisher and others. music by the Arnold Band. Officers elected: President George Hardesty Vice President C C Colebank Secretary Grace Knotts Treasurer Na Allender Executive committee Mat tie Swisher Goff Shroyer and A Thomas. Numerous social notes and local visits follow with residents from Grafton Wellsburg and Bridgeport attending.
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Knottsville
Mt. Pleasant M. E
Earl Knotts
Fred Martin
Grafton
Martin
Rey, Libe
George Hardesty
Misses Freeman
Knotts
Swisher
Arnold Band
C. C. Colebank
Grace Knotts
Hna
Messrs
Goff Shroyer
A. ©. Thomas
Local Social Notes Highlight Neels and Neels Family Visits
The notice records several visits and family movements. Daughters of W D Henderson recover from typhoid fever while relatives and friends from White Day Blueville Grafton Fairmont Keyes Linn Neels and Negh engage in multiple short trips and Sunday church attendance. A new baby boy arrived September 2.
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W. D. Henderson
Henry Stevens
Nora
White Day
Robert Neel
James Neel
T. J. Neel
Walter Reese
Sinter
Arthur Hitler
Blueville
Albert Neel
Grafton
George Neel
Ernie Reese
Hindy Meredith
Fairmont
Horn
George Negh
Nartey Linn
Ta Linn
Keyes Linn
Fairmow
Willie Travis
Mine Ruth
John Neels
Alma Halterman
Little Neel
William Carothers
Woman Recieves Live Copperhead in Mail in Huntington
Grace Perry of Huntington received a box containing a live copperhead snake by mail. U S authorities are investigating the incident and will pursue the guilty party. Sweet Melody Flour.
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Huntington
W. Va
Grace Perry
United States
Sweet Melody
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