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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1900
Page
4
The Grafton Sentinel notes Earl H. Smith launching The By ning Times in Morgantown and discusses Bryanism, McKinley’s acceptance letter, and forthcoming speeches. It covers First National Bank’s quarterly report, dairyman Cowherd’s loss to Bryan supporters, and local reactions to campaign events and figures.
A Washington dispatch notes a daily drift from Bryan toward McKinley, citing General Horatio C. King and Owen Scott as prominent converts. King, once New York Democratic secretary of state candidate, joins the Republicans citing progress and the Philippines policy, while Scott declares for McKinley, criticizing Bryanites as indecisive and seeking power. The lettered acceptance by McKinley allies emphasizes sound money and anti imperial policies, contrasting with Bryan’s platform on silver and independence for the Philippines.
The Sentinel extols Ma McKinley's formal acceptance letter as a great paper and a strong campaign signal. It cites New York Times praise noting McKinley squarely answers Bryan while stressing the gold standard, domestic industry, and national credit amid campaign debate.
The Stirk family are praised as natural stage aristocrats whose skilled performances draw broad admiration. Fellow actors often pause to watch, especially when the Stirk troupe performs daring feats, highlighting their talent and comic timing on a local stage.
Upton Foreman, aged 55, died after months of illness near Knotville. A veteran of nearly three years in the Civil War, he joined Methodism in 18XX and remained a faithful church member. He leaves a wife, one son, and a daughter. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Warman with a sermon by his pastor, and his body rests near his parents.
Fragmentary notes recount visits by Mrs Fleming and Mrs J D Newhouse to relatives in Long Run and town, with mentions of Mrs J Fleming and son from Trap Springs and Mrs Minerva Lake in Grafton. Scattered lines reference republic varanda and business notices, but details are unclear and interwoven with stray phrases.
The Sentinel promotes a yearly cycle of 1901 calendars with large stock from New York City. It claims the calendars are beautiful and offered at very reasonable prices per 100, 6 1000, promising savings for merchants and strong advertising value in the Sentinel.
County Court orders changing two election precincts in Boons Creek Magisterial District. New division begins on the North western turnpike road near George W Reynolds home, following roads to Plogiver Run and Palmont turnpike. Voting places remain Corbin Shier House and Pruptytoy. notice by S. Bayer, Clerk.
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