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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1906

Page

4

Gudge Dent Accepts Nomination in Defining Letter

Gudge Dent writes to West Virginia Democratic chairman John J. Cornwell accepting an unsought nomination for Congress. He pledges public service, tariff revisions to boost prosperity, and trust regulation while opposing graft and wasteful spending. He commits to prudent policy, religious values, and gratitude to supporters.

Gudge Dent John J. Cornwell West Virginia Sir Congress G. Dayton Althot Raymond Iitle United States Tehail

Interchangeable One Thousand Mile Tickets Expand

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad introduces a second form of One Thousand Mile Ticket priced at $20. Valid on all lines east of the Ohio River and on Philadelphia and Reading and Otatra Railroad of New Jersey systems. Tickets cover one or more persons for one year from sale and acceptable on all trains. C. W. Bassett and D. B. Martin announce the program.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Ohio River Philadelphia Reading and Otatra Railroad New Jersey C. W. Bassett

Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy praised

A Midland Michigan resident recounts a two year old son's recovery from a severe bowel complaint using Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The testimonial claims even cholera infantum is cured and urges following printed directions for a certain cure. Sold by all medicine dealers.

Chamberlain Maggie Hickox Midland Mich All Medicine

Death of Wele Resident William G Neel

William G Neel, a well known Glady Creek resident, died yesterday morning after months of illness from consumption. He leaves a wife and several grown sons and daughters. Aged about 63, he was favorably known locally. Funeral services were held at his home this afternoon at 2:30 and he was interred in the Glady Creek cemetery.

Derly William G. Neel Glady Creek

Disgraceful Appair Up Before His Honor

In the early hours there were indecent transactions in the city. Two men and one woman, all married, spent part of the night in jail. The cases will be heard by Mayor McClung later and may proceed to circuit court.

Daily Sentinel God McClung

Notice of nonresponsibility for wife debts

Wealey Nestor states he will not be responsible for any debts incurred by his wife Ida Nestor. The declaration is given under his hand dated September 14, 1906.

Ida Nestor Wealey Nestor

Leading Musical Organizations Consolidate in Grafton

Two of Grafton’s top groups Vincent’s Band and the Citizens Band merged at a joint meeting. The new Vincent Band will include members from both groups, led by Prof Claude E. Vincent with Prof Leo Rasche assisting. An open air concert is planned soon.

Grafton Vincent's Band Citizens’ Band Vincent Band Claude E. Vincent Leo Rasche T the Citizens Band

Castoria patent notice from Wheeling for Martinsburg and Smithfield inventors

Patent attorney H. E Dunlap reports a nonrefillable bottle patent issued to John Lovett of Martinsburg and Emma L. Cole of Smithfield in Weet Virginia as part of a prospective invention. The notice lists Castoria as a familiar infant remedy and uses standard industry wording.

H. E Dunlap Wheeling Virginia John Lovett Martinsburg Emma L. Cole Smithfield

Eminent Doctors Endorse Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription

Editorial review from The Eclectic Medical Review lauds Unicorn root Helonias and Golden Seal as key ingredients in Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription. Doctors Finley Ellingwood John Scudder Bartholow note Helonias and Golden Seal aid uterine health, catarrhal weakness, and enfeeblement, with benefits for uterine hemorrhage and dysmenorrhea.

Pierce John Fyfe Ecnectic Medical Review Helenias Fyfe Finley Ellingwood Bennett Medical College Chicago John M. Scndder Cincinnati Bartholow Jefferson Medical College

Restaur ant fined for selling malt drinks Sunday

George Trader, owner of a restaurant in the Coonan building on St. John street, was fined yesterday for selling malt drinks on Sunday. He claimed he did not know the law prohibited such sales and offered to pay a light fine. The court fined him $100 with costs and twelve cases, and he promised not to repeat the offense.

George Trader Coonan St. John Street Lilly Trader Coate

Burn relief promised by Chamberlain’s Pain Balm

A Vernon Conn child burned on the hand suffered inflamed pain until local merchant Jas N Nichola advised Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. The first application drew out inflammation and gave immediate relief. The seller and user endorse its use for burns strains and lame back. Available through medicine dealers.

Chamberlain Micheal Strauss Vernon Conn Strauss Jas N. Nichola Nicholass

Remarkable Mr Abeslom Knotts Visits Sentinel Office

Mr Abeslom Knotts of near Knotte ville plans to be eighty six on October fifteenth and visited the Sentinel office today. He has rarely been sick, never used medicine, tea or coffee for decades, and never touched tobacco. He recalls only one ill moment after overeating wild cherries and looks forward to his upcoming birthday with evident pleasure.

Daily Sentinel Abeslom Knotts Knotteville Sentinel Knotts Taylor County Absalom

Folk Favors Town Advertising Over Mail Order Merchants

Governor Joseph W Folk urged Missouri retailers to favor local town papers over mail order businesses at a Jefferson City convention. He stated communities should grow together, supporting both city and country merchants, and warned that honest advertisers benefit from public scrutiny while exposing wrongdoing cleanses the commercial world.

Joseph W Folk Missouri Jefferson City Ip Pi

Mandamus Cases Delayed to Charleston Special Term

Tax commissioner Dillon and Fayette County assessors case will not be heard at the Charles Town term of the supreme court. A continuance was granted after General J. W. St. Clair requested it. the matter shifts to a special October term in Charleston. Ouster proceedings against the assessors also postponed to the next Fayette County court term. special meeting called before adjournment.

Against & T Carter BE Bare Fayette County Supreme Court Charles Town J. W. St. Clair Councel Dillon Braxton County W. H. Bennett Charleston

Will Build a Handsome Summer Home

Denggist Harry Commerford plans a fine summer residence on about two acres bought from Keener farm east of the Tygart Valley river near Jaboutoais mie. Contractor John M. Keane leads a crew to prepare foundations and grounds, with gridding to enhance the approach and a nearby trout stream close by.

Harry Commerford Tygart Valley Firet Codiwerford John M. Keane

Flag Raised Over Grafton Glass Plant Tower

Friday afternoon the completed stack at the Grafton Window Glass plant on the city’s east side featured a donated American flag placed by Harry C. Compton, secretary of the Grafton Board of Trade and leading promoter. Workers push ahead on the new plant as the enterprise rapidly grows. a visit to the site reveals a sizable operation.

Grafton Window Glass Company Harry C. Compton Grafton Board of Trade Pow

Death of Mamie Wace Roanoke colored woman dies in Roanoke

Death of Miss Mamie Wace a popular colored woman in Roanoke occurs in Roanoke on a morning at the home of her sister Mrs Filmore Howell on the South Side. She had been ill for about three months and was widely liked in her church circle. Her body is sent by train to Roanoke for burial, accompanied by Mrs Howell and her son Walter. She is also sister of Mrs Chaek Wilisme, wife of the depot mail carrier.

Mamie Wace Roanoge Mre Filmore Howell Roanoke Howell Walter Chaek Wilisme Miss Wade

Baker Family Departs for YMCA Post in New Brighton

Mr. WJ Baker and family left Saturday for New Brighton Pennsylvania where he has accepted the Secretaryship of the YMCA. In Grafton friends regret their departure yet wish them success and praise the good work done here.

WJ. Baker New Brighton Baker YMCA Grafton Gralon Thin

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