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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1906

Page

10

Dent versus Maxwell A Dems critique in dull arena

A long editorial critiques Judge Dent's Democratic nomination arguing the party lacks clear issues. It likens the fight to a captive in an arena with a lead foil, says Dent bears a heavy party burden, and asserts he must run with no firm platform. It predicts a strong Democratic vote but notes no clear policy to champion.

Aterahd Judge Dent Democratic Party Miust Bunyan Pilgrim Dent the Chronicle Polydore Parker Hero Eiten

Woe Cannon Campaign Schedule Across the East

The speaker will campaign through New YorkNewark and Boston then Connecticut Connecticut Hartford on October 23 and Buffalo on October 28. He will also address audiences in Grafton Keyser Bristol and Valti aed with additional stops in October.

Fadéipta Newaok Boston Connecticut Hartford Wadeworth Buffalo Grafton Keyser Vai Wito Bristol

Change of Venue Delays Court Case In Faraway Jurisdiction

The court considers a venue transfer amid disputed grounds and procedural absences. Judge J M Carry cites delays and participation issues as arguments weigh. The defendant’s counsel contests the move while examining the record for next steps.

Emulsion inquiry and guidance request noted

The message appears garbled and requests clarification on emulsion and expected outcomes. It mentions a need to know what is wanted and what is appropriate to have, indicating guidance on handling emulsion related to a task.

Unclear historic rail merger hinted in fragmented text

A damaged OCR passage references Union Pacific and Baltimore and Ohio, hints at a proposed rail system consolidation. Mentions Wall Street authority predicting a deathly delay and control shifting from Harriman, with routes from New York to Chicago, and to Omaha among others.

Union Pacific I ‘Pacific Baltimore and Ohio Union. Pacific. Eystem Strest Authority Harriman New, York San Park Ohio Chivago Webito Omaha Sabeer

Fatal holdup shooting sparks lynch mood in Preston County

Daily Sentinel reports Jacob Dixon, a Preston County lumber dealer, died after being shot by a Black man during a Wednesday evening holdup near the coal shores across the river from Rowlesburg. The fleeing shooter remains at large as residents call for swift and violent punishment. Officials pursue leads as tension runs high and precautions are urged to prevent vigilante action.

Jacob Dixon Rowlesburg Preston County Ini Keyser Daily Sentinel W. Va Keys Officer of the Law Pabl

Bloodhounds Track Chicken Thieves on Bluemont Hill

A bloodhound chase on Bluemont Hill pursued chicken thieves who took fowl from Amanda Magill in Knotts avenue. Samuel Magill secured Sheriff Means' hounds. tracking led to a field near Bineville where the theft occurred, the chickens cooked and eaten. The dogs then followed the trail to the rail road and First ward, yielding hopeful prospects for future catches.

Bluemont Hill Amanda Magill Knotts Avenue Samuel Magill Bineville Down Grafton

West Virginia football team plagued by injury and scrimmage notes

Sept 22 report from Morgantown details coach Forkum's severe ankle sprain during scrimmage against the Varsity as the muddy field hindered play. Despite the setback, optimism remains with Forkum's expected mobility, beaver county ties, and new players showing promise amid a tougher practice scene and upcoming Ohio University game.

Morgantown West Virginia Forkum Varsity Kiekere Ballard Stonley Beaver Col The Scrubs Zinger Ohio

Free Dr Miles Restorative and Nervine Ad Offer

A garbled historical notice promotes Dr Miles medicines with free trials and symptom blanks. It includes testimonials and a legal notice about probate matters in Taylor county West Virginia, urging actions within a month of publication. The text mixes medical ads with court notices and appears from a 19th or early 20th century local paper.

Notice to Taxpayers in Taylor County WV Sheriff Tax Tour

Notice is hereby given that the Sheriff or Deputy of Taylor County will visit Meadland Trontown Knotteville Claude Hammond s School House Oct 13 Court House Grafton Thornt Painter s Store Oct 16 West Grafton Barnette s Store Oct 20 Fetterman Burdett s Store Oct 10 Flemington Shields Store Oct 18 Simpson Hoffman s Store Oct 22 Bosemont Dec 35 Webster Poet Store Oct 11 Prontytown Oct 18 for the purpose of receiving taxes due for the year 1906. A 2 percent discount will be allowed if all taxes are paid by Oct 30. Interest at 10 percent per annum added from Jan 1 1906. Respectfully A E Mun Sheriff of Taylor Co W Sidney H Sommerville of Grafton has been here this week to look after law business of the late Rafns Holden. Sommerville Bros will continue the law practice in the Bianco Block. Carrie Gaines and Miss Atlie have returned from two months in Columbus and Ohio.

Taylor County West Virginia Aaid Meadland Trontown Knotteville Claude Hamonds Honge Court House Grafton Fetterman Burdett Flemington Shield's Simpson Hoffman's Bosemont Det Webster Poet McGee Prontytown Wooder Sidney H. Sommerville Rafns Holden Sommerville Broa Holden Bianco Courte Kingwood Argus Mieses Atlie Carrie Gaines Re Wtives Columbus Ohio

Publication Notice in Taylor County Chancery Case

Order of Publication in West Virginia Circuit Court of Taylor County calls A W Creelbeire et al to appear in chancery Amended Bill to protect interest in four acre Knottaville land forfeited to plaintiff, located on Three Fork Creek. Defendants Haman and Castel nonresidents must appear within one month after first publication. notice in Grafton Sentinel. Clerk Frazer Winsor, Atty for Plaintiff.

West Virginia Circuit Court Taylor County State of A. W. Creelbeire A. D. Onsteel Wm. W. Male Knottaville Three Fork Creek Orange B. Haman L. Castie Himan Eugene Himan D B Castel Graftan’ Sentinel

Gratton Grocery Company v Schanabarger et al Chancery

In the Circuit Court of Taylor County West Virginia the Gratton Grocery Company sues A E Shanabarger et al in chancery to surcharge and falsify the retirement of trustee Hugh Warder and to obtain a full accounting of funds in de Lanne as trustee. Defendants listed include Sutherland and Bro McDowal Pyie and Company A W Barnhart and Company Ramsey and Effinger Chan W Keddick B Fiecher Parke Wenzel and Company Westmoreland Broom.

West Virginia Tmes Circuit Court of Taylorcounty Gratton Grocery Company A. E Shanabarger Hugh Warder Ani de Lanne de Lanne As Such Trustee, To Plaintif and Ai. Other Creditors of Said Shana Arger Sre A. Sutherland and Bro McDowal, Pyie Ana Company A. W. Barnhart and Company Ramsey and Effinger Chan W. Keddick B. Fiecher Parke, Wenzel and Company Westmoreland’ Broom

Publication order in Taylor circuit court case

Wert Virginia orders the publication in the ten Sentinel weekly newspaper for the Chancery suit of Pain Son Somerville versus Sara Maxwell. The decree requires Maxwell and Walter Maxwell to appear within one month of publication to protect their interest as the deed from Gordon Martin and Adal Martin is questioned and may be sold to satisfy the bill.

West Virginia Circuit Court Taylor County Ffs Hines Charlotte Sharif Persnal Rachael S Preston West Va Sea Grafton Sesciel Virginia Somerville Sara Maxwell Gordon Martin Adal Maxwell Max Weil Paul Saul Ab Maxwell Walter Maxwell

Notice to appear in chancery case involving Calvert Building and Loan

In Baltimore City a corporation Calvert Building and Loan Association is required to appear in chancery within one month after first publication to protect its interests. The case involves a deed of trust and secured loan in Somerville County with Sentinel newspaper notice and attorney S H Sommerville representing the plaintiff Lill.

Wilkes Vinton Thompson Pinkac Gullimbie Cite Corporation. Nail EL Boma Envite Ueusters and TeakMalioson Calvert Ballina Baltimore City Senmerville Tastor Calvert Hunding and Loan Saul Corporation Feveskry Chernin Latte Sentinel

Partition suit notices in Grafton Sentinel 1906

Public notices in the county court list an order of publication for a partition suit regarding the estate of Charles T. Tiltike and related parties. It also records a chancery case about real estate forfeiture taxes and unknown heirs, with notices to appear within a month after first publication. The excerpt mentions Chas H Straub, ex-mayor of Grafton, returning home to visit family.

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