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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1906
Page
8
Fire swept Painter & Co.s saw mill near water station in Elnotteville district destroying plant and stock. A party of coon hunters from the city spotted the blaze, alerted Knottsville residents, and workers arrived to find the mill a total loss. Loss estimated twelve to fifteen hundred dollars with plans to rebuild.
Justice Lilly's court will hear cases on Saturday morning. A dance at Eneville Park two weeks ago ended in a large fight after some partygoers consumed alcohol. Police have identified several participants and will summon witnesses to answer for uncivil behavior in the justices court.
Grafton Elks beat Mannington 11 to 7 with timely hitting. Gerkins made a one handed catch to left and Patton went 4 for 5. Tibbetts, Cline and Beatty starred for Mannington in a hard fought ballgame with Dugan contributing three hits.
Dr Walder, pastor of the First Baptist Church in the city, resigns suddenly. He plans to move to Philadelphia next month where a new call includes a larger salary. He led the church for seven years, built it debt free, and enlarged membership.
Morgantown West Virginia September 25 A verdict of death by accident was returned after a boy hunting near the Cheat River vicinity found the body of Dunn Hoertings Jr. The事故 appears to have occurred near a field and involved the mishap of a firearm.
On and after November 1 the 880 Interchange able One Thousand Mile Ticket with a $10 refund will be sold at the office of Cc. W. Bassett General Passenger Agent and D. B. Martin Manager Passenger Traffic.
A report says two of the seven escapees from Oakland jail are surrounded in a Garrett County mountain. Bloodhounds pursue them as a mountain search continues amid a predicted battle before recapture. The others reportedly fled, with no confirmation of armed escapees.
Wheeling West Virginia September 26 Senator Elkins told a News reporter there is no likelihood the Coal and Coke road will be sold to the B and O Vanderbilt interests or others He said too much time and money have been invested to let someone else reap the benefit and refuted persistent reports of a sale to block Gould in West Virginia.
Parkersburg West Virginia September 25 The stolen indictment accusing J Henry Fischer of embezzlement has been returned Judge Showalter received it Tuesday afternoon in a letter mailed from the local post office The authorship remains a mystery as to who took or returned the document and if not found a special grand jury would have been convened to issue a new indictment
Fairmont West Virginia September 26 Nathan Hancock faced a hearing before Justice El Amos on charges of shooting Carl Coffman with intent to kill at the Marion hotel on September 13. Hancock posted $1000 bond to await grand jury action. Injured Carl Coffman remained in hospital, slowly recovering, with reports of a dramatic confrontation preceding the shooting. Mrs O H Speelman of Newark Ohio, visiting local residents, was briefly in town and expected to recover fully from the shock.
The article analyzes Bryan's stance on government ownership of railroads and notes opposition from Roosevelt era Republicans. It cites British municipal ownership issues, labor implications, and a Maine election where Republicans won despite heavy whiskey industry influence and large campaign funds. The piece comments on long term risks of public ownership and political leverage by labor and business interests.
Announcement at Baltimore and Ohio headquarters reveals inter changeable 1 000 mile books to go on sale after November first for 30 dollars with a 10 dollar refund, aligning with Central Passenger Association rate cuts. Books valid on B and O and Pennsylvania lines, with future 25 dollar price and reduced first charge, as association considers a two cent horizontal rate beginning January 1st.
Fairmont Times reports Senator John J Cornwell of Romney will resign as chairman of the Democratic Second Congressional committee due to ill health and business demands He regrets not aiding Judge Denton this fall A potential successor is Senator William Campbell of Charles Town or A J Wilkinson of Grafton both cited as qualified and connected to Judge Dent
Clarkeburg September 24 Judge Lynch sentenced John Condry a fire department officer to jail after the city versus Condry case. The ruling drew attention to a prior incident involving Condry and a house of ill fame as the judge noted in a carefully prepared opinion.
Parkersburg West Virginia September 21 local fire insurance agents plan a determined fight against enforcing higher rates promoted by the West Virginia Fire Underwriters Association. They will redirect business from companies demanding increases. It is believed a rate war may soon begin in the city. The piece also notes bridge work delays and a move to finish construction before high water and floods. Dr John H Doyle has been called to Fall River Massachusetts to attend his wife who fell ill with typhoid while on a business trip home.
The big Republican rally for Joe Cannon will be held Saturday evening October 13 at seven thirty at Brinkman Opera House in Grafton. West Virginia supporters will hear Capron three times during the campaign, with Grafton a key stop. The local committee urges wide attendance and has hired the Vincent Band for music, aiming for a packed, early campaign showcase with other speakers slated for a major county event.
Grafton High School plans a 3:30 p.m. Saturday September 29 football game at Mackinfield against Mannington. Coach Gist aims for a clean, hard-fought contest with backfield plans and lineup details, signaling a serious start to the season and a test of team speed and tackling.
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