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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
3
The OCR text warns voters about the new registration law from 1908. It notes that registration is separate from assessment, and that many may be denied the vote if not registered after September 1st. It emphasizes that a voter must be legally qualified, and that in some cases an in person appearance to the registrar is needed.
New York report recounts W. H. Klugeman visiting his twin brother in Albany hospital for appendicitis. A delirious scene unfolds as staff mistake him for the patient, pin him to a bed, and apply cracked ice to his head before learning the real patient was sleeping in his room.
Farmers in Knottsville report a rash of petty thefts in barns and corn cribs over the past week. H. T. Colebank found watermelons missing from vines, J. H. Allender lost much of his corn crib contents, and Ison Shroyer’s slaughter house was broken into with six beef hides stolen. Four hides were later recovered. two remained missing. Authorities were notified and steps toward apprehending the culprits were set in motion.
F W Baumer & Co offers sample new shopworn and second-hand pianos after inventory. Prices quoted include a Cecillian Player Piano $400 and a Simplex Piano Player $75, plus Krakauer and Kranich & Bach instruments priced from $190 to $275, with more bargains available this week.
Danville Illinois September 19 Uncle Joe Cannon comments on Mrs Astor remarks claiming America has too many politicians. He contrasts with England statesmen and argues socks and manners do not reflect brains. He cites Alexander and Caesar as examples of notable figures without socks.
Contractor John Gigley drives rapid progress on Fred Haymond’s Walnut Street house. Extensive enlargements, added rooms, and a wide porch frame a refined residence. Carpenters finish the porch while painters apply gray and white trim. Upon completion, Haymond will have a standout home in the city.
New York on September 19 three World War II era mines from Fort Wadsworth magazine were exploded at the Narrows near the fort. No boats passed during the detonation. About a thousand stunned fish surfaced, with soldiers returning to quarters after reeling in catches including one man with 200 fish.
Charles Hawkins the First Ward wagon maker and blacksmith was badly injured yesterday at his shop while inspecting a wagon for repairs. A Tygarts Valley Brewing Company driver brought a wagon in, and as Hawkins crawled under to examine the underbody, the horses moved the wagon, backing it over his legs. He cannot be about the shop for several days as he recovers from the bruising and injuries.
The friends of Mr F J Samuels gathered at his West Wilford Street apartments for a reception and dinner. Twenty two guests enjoyed music recitations and games followed by a sumptous meal. The event served as a farewell as Mr Samuels departs Monday for New York City where he will reside permanently after several months in the city as a traveling representative of H J Heinz Co.
Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Perkins and daughter from Nebraska, former residents who left over ten years ago, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Hardie on West Wilford Street. Their first visit back to Grafton since leaving this country astonishes them at the town’s growth and progress, and they express great pleasure in revisiting their old town.
Cincinnati report quotes Sen. J B Foraker admitting he was employed by the Standard Oil Co as legal counsel in Ohio before his Senate term. He says the engagement was public knowledge and unrelated to federal matters. Archbold of Standard Oil denies any improper relations and defends past conduct as proper.
Census bureau report to global tuberculosis congress shows 11.2 percent of deaths in 1907 within the registration area from tuberculosis. In Maryland rural white deaths were 106.5 per 100000 and negro deaths 230.2, suggesting undercounting in rural districts with many Black residents.
Norwich New York September 18 reports a domestic exchange case from June 4 in which Joseph Crandall and neighbor Scott traded wives. Crandall gave Mrs Crandall a bobtailed horse and a carriage as a bonus. The couples left town and later Mrs Scott departed Crandall, with Mrs Crandall returning to her first husband bringing the horse and wagon.
Huntington ministers call for rain at all services citywide while rural churches hold prayers for relief from a historically severe drought. Small streams have gone dry and water shortages cause widespread hardship to crops and gardens across the region.
The government will push its suit without delay after a conference with Jas. Scarlett of Pennsylvania, chosen to lead trust busting in the Dupont case and other firms alleged to be controlled by the Delaware group in violation of the law.
In Pittsburg on September 19 Thomas Conley aged 15 and Clyde Stokes aged 16 were instantly killed after a crowd of players narrowly escaped death crossing railroad tracks beside the old East Liberty stock yards during a practice game. An unrelated hunter accident near Steubenville killed Hall. a train collision left one boy blinded in the right eye and hospitalized.
Across Ohio Pennsylvania and West Virginia drought grips the tri state area. Forest fires rage while crops suffer and river traffic halts as water wells run dry and power for industry dwindles. Coal mines face shortages as shipments delay and wages loom over a possible coal famine. Local towns report water prices rising and residents walking miles for supplies.
Cumberland Md September 21 The low water in all streams has worsened rail traffic as engines run dry and polluted water damages boilers. Railroads may suspend slow freight, move fast freights and passenger trains only if rain does not come soon. Water from Cheat river is highly polluted with only about 20 percent purity, forcing tank cart deliveries and boiler repairs to cope with growing freight volume.
An Atlanta Constitution item notes a new author slated to read a palent story by the window route. The playful remark suggests the reader prefers hearing two stories over a single long reading, reflecting local literary enthusiasm and casual humor.
The Sentinel reports a dearth of school teachers in Roster county with trustees unable to hire a competent instructor. A vacancy persists at Pruntytown and similar unfilled posts exist in surrounding schools, reflecting broader shortages blamed on scarce qualified staff.
In Payetteville on September 21 two mourners were seriously injured during a funeral procession at Lansing cemetery. A carriage driven by William Settle overturned after the coffin carrier collapsed, throwing Settle under the horses and injuring Bettie and his four year old daughter.
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