Death of Claude A. Lewellen at Knottsville
Claude A. Lewellen, 34, a popular Knottsville businessman and eldest son of Hon. and Mrs. J C. Lewellen, died September 23 after a malignant typhoid fever. He operated a tannery in Knottsville and dealt in cattle and wool, senior member of Central Meat Market, and was active in the Methodist Church. He leaves his parents, a brother W B Lewellen, and many friends. Funeral services were held at Knottsville M E church with Rev. C Warman officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude A. Lewellen
Knottsville
Claude
Perons
Roubey
Jottaville
J C. Lewellen
C. Warman
P. m
German Republican Clubs Rally in Illinois Campaign
Report from St. Louis Globe Democrat cites rapid growth of German republican clubs totaling over 2000 nationwide. Lieut. Gov. Northcott praises statewide enthusiasm, predicting a 100000 majority for the Republican ticket. Railroad workers in Illinois Central lines report strong party organization and intent to vote Republican. Mrs Kilburn Harwood leads Cook County women’s drive, planning 2000 more volunteers next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
St. Louis
Cook County
Holinois
Kilburn Harwood
Republican Woman's Committee
The Drought a Serious Problem Across the County
The drought is described as possibly a record breaker causing widespread inconvenience. Farmers face dry springs and wells. cattle are driven miles for water and stock is hauled in. Springs, wells, and streams are dry or impure, raising typhoid fever risk. boiling water for drinking is advised. A brief note on prevention ends with garbled text.
McCormick Block Fire Destroys Stores on Main Street
A Saturday blaze in the McCormick block on Main Street in a large dry goods building and nearby shops caused extensive damage. Losses include Tregellas grocery and Leeds parlors, with total property losses rising to about twelve thousand dollars and limited insurance. Origin remains a mystery with competing theories about whether the fire started in Dr Leeds or the rear department store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormick Block
Main Street
John N. Tregellas
Alex Leeds
Besid
H. L Henry
C. P. Guard
M. Musgrove
Tregellas
Leeds
Henry
Dr. Leed
Success of Two Grafton Boys in Tacoma
The article praises George Peters and Wayne Blue, Grafton graduates who moved west to start in Tacoma. Their stationery store is thriving, and their energy and enterprise reflect well on their town. Friends in Grafton celebrate their business success and optimism for Tacoma as a future Northwest metropolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Igo
George Peters
Wayne Blue
Tacoma
Washington
Northwest
Wayne
George
Generous Visit to Lutheran Pastor by Congregation
More than a hundred members and friends visited the Lutheran parsonage on Monday evening bringing fruits vegetables groceries household items and a money purse to aid the pastor. Ladies provided ice cream and refreshments saving the pastor's wife effort and embarrassment. The event brought joy to donors and recipients alike.
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Jessa
Parsons
Baltimore Wedding Ties Vallie Adair to Luther Ford
Vallie Adair eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs John Adair of this city married Luther Ford in Baltimore on Monday last after visiting relatives there for a month. They will arrive in Grafton Thursday evening on No 1 to be greeted by friends and receive best wishes for their future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Vallie Adair
Mia John ‘Adair
Baltimore
Luther Ford
Miss Valli
Grafton
Electric Vehicle Service Expands to New York City
Baltimore and Ohio extends electric vehicle service to New York City, first launched in Washington then Philadelphia and Chicago, praised for moderate rates and modern transport improvements. Report notes rough behavior at entertainments, with injuries and fines administered, as autumn opening of the Bee Hive is promoted for today through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio Electric Vehicle
New York City
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
New York
Republican Speakers in Taylor County Tour
Hon. Geo. W. Atkinson speaks in Simpson September 27 at 7 30 p m. Hon. M. A. Kendall at Tyrconnell September 29 7 30 p m. Hon. W. B. Dolliver of Iowa at Gratton Brinkman Opera House September 29 8 p m. Romeo H. Freer for Attorney General in Pruntytown October 1 2 p m. E H Fitch Bald Eagle of Cabell County at Thorniton October 1 7 30 p m and Astor October 2 7 30 p m. J C Dancey of North Carolina at Grafton October 3 8 p m. A B White governor candidate at Grafton October 5 afternoon in joint debate with John Holt. Ladies welcome. Join the big Taylor County majority for McKinley Roosevelt Dayton White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Dolliver
Iowa
Gratton, Brinkman Opera House
E. H. Fitch
Cabell County
Thorniton
Astor
J. C. Dancey
North Carolina
South
Grafton
Jolliffe Building
A. B. White
John H. Holt
Huntington
Old Taylor
McKinley
Roosevelt
Dayton
Prominent Frostburg Recruits Turn From Democrats
Ex mayor Joseph Bear, twice Frostburg mayor and lifelong Democrat, signals voting Republican this fall citing progress and business growth. Chicago Democrat William T. Baker plans to vote McKinley, attacking Bryan as imperialist and accusing him of free trade abandonment and populist tendencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Bear
Frostburg
Bryan
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Progressive and
Business Party
William T. Baker
Chicago Board of ‘Trade
World's Fair
Chicago
McKinley
Napoleon Bonaparte
Baker
National Tariff Reform League
Dayton Spends a Day in Town in Grafton
Hon A G Dayton spent Monday in Grafton delaying a train. He told the SENTINEL that his district meetings in Grant Pendleton Hardy Tucker Mineral and other counties show averages at least twenty five percent larger than 1806. He said Republican prospects are better and people are aroused by the issues and prudent prosperity of the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Dayton
Grafton
Sentinel
Grant
Pendleton
Hardy
Tucker
Mineral
Card of Thanks to Friends of Claude E Lewellen
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends who helped during the witness of Claude E Lewellen. Lewellen and family extend heartfelt appreciation and blessings. The entry notes Lewellen recently held duties at West Union and editorial work for the U B Herald. It mentions the Reverend balancing dual roles and comments on the Board of Education of Fetterman district opposing Blueville school building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude E. Lewellen
de Kwellen
Board of Education of
Fetterman District
Blueville
Candidate to Speak in Evening Rally in Kansas
A political candidate plans an evening address in Kansas to rally supporters amid a busy schedule. The message notes many people are tied up with work and cannot attend later events.
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Kansas
Topeka
Capi
Samuel Williams Killed on B and O Railroad at Ankeneytown
The Sesvisex reports Samuel Williams was killed on September 5 1900 near Ankeneytown Ohio and burned on September 7 his heirs are sought as no relatives are known He was born in Lost River West Virginia raised by the Miller family in Licking County He worked for the B and O on the gravel train and had service in the Spanish American War He belonged to Roland Lodge No 305 K of P Company G Fourth O N G and the Epworth League He died from being struck on the head by a train and the skull fracture caused instant death
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sesvisex
Sammel Williams
Ankeneytown
Ohio
Our County
Newark c Samuel
Lost Raw
W. Va
Jacob Miliey
Burr Miller
Miller
Joseph F. Miller
Burr
Licking County
Williame
Roland Lodge No. 305
K. of P
Fourth O. N. G
17Th O. N. G
M. E. Church and Magee
Epworth League
Williams
Canes Presented to Boys by Davis Young Republicans
A meeting in the republican club room of the Dollitte building on Main Street distributed canes ordered by Mr. Davis to local boys. Short of the needed 200, a first hundred were handed out while a second hundred awaits arrival. Capt. Frank Bailey and other speakers praised the ticket and urged voters to elect all county and state ticket candidates, including Hon. A. G. Dayton and Davis. The crowd responded with enthusiasm and resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Club
Dollitte
Main Street
Thos. . Davis Young Republican Voters Club
Frank Bailey
Ira E. Robinson
J. Gran St. Clair
Cour
B. F. Sayre
Sidney
Sommerville
Messrs. St. Clair
Congress
A. G. Dayton
Davis
Just a Lock of for Mother war song free with Sunday Press
A new music piece titled Just a Lock of for Mother by Andrew B. Sterling and Max Dreifnes is offered free with the Philadelphia Sunday Press dated September 30. The war ballad, described as tender and popular, will also be sold for 40 cents. Orders for the next Sunday’s issue are encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Andrew B. Sterling
Max Dreifnes
Jewish New Year Observed With Solemn Services
The Jewish New Year was observed in the city with business houses closed and ancient rituals carried out in homes. Followers spent the day in fasting and prayer, marking a solemn observance endorsed by the Great Law Giver.
What Carl Schurz Wants
Carl Schurz urges converting Republican strength to defeat the party in November while urging a pause before March 4 to hinder Democratic policy goals. He argues Republicans should be knocked down while Democrats are tied up and the public is deprived of what they seek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Schurz
Schurz
St. Louis
Globe-Democrat
Old Crook Taken In During Wallace's Show
A man named Piersoll, known as a crook, was caught attempting to pick a pocket as a man entered a G & D train car. Detective Lilly witnessed the act and Piersoll was jailed. A hearing before Justice Dawson ended with a hung jury and the state later abandoned the case, releasing him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Nan
Pierson
G&d
DR. & O. Detects
C. R. Lilly
Piercell
Justice Dawson
C. P
Club of Colored Rough Riders Organized in Grafton
A club of about fifty colored men in and around Grafton formed at Republican hall on Wednesday night with Williams of the Grafton Hotel as captain and drill master. Uniforms will be ordered, and MoreheadsDram Corps provided martial music. Speeches followed, enthusiasm ran high. A telegram later announced the death of George Ibaugh, 27, killed by a train while returning home from hunting near Howlesbury. He was to marry soon. relatives include engineer Mr. Gelbaugl, nephew of Ja. Rendre and Mrs. Koelz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Republican Hall
Williams
Grafton Hotel
Alelegram
George Ibaugh
Ling
Howlesbury
Newburg
Gelbaugl
Ja. Rendre
Koelz
Sale of J. M. Allen property on Main and Luzadder
The court confirms the sale to Taylor E. Cole and others at 4450 dollars for the J. M. Allen corner property opposite the Grafton gas works. The property is described as valuable and intended for erecting a large business house, with purchasers characterized as enterprising and likely to make good use of the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Allen
Main and
Luzadder Streets
Grafton Gas Works
Taylor E. Cole
Giratton Democrats Nominate Ticket for Justice and Constable
The Giratton city convention met at the headquarters hall last Saturday evening to nominate candidates for justice of the peace and constable. For justice of the peace Z. M. Cochran and John A. McCabe were named, and for constable Frank T. Bender and Edward Shaffer were selected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giratton
Justice of the
Constable
Z. M. Cochran
John A. McCabe
Frank T. Bender
Edward Shaffer
Marriage of J M Parton to Fdna Heed in City
The couple Mr J M Parton and Miss Fdna Heed wed on Thursday September 20 1900 at the Baptist parsonage in this city with Rev J D Simmons officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Parton
Fdna Heed
J D. Simmons
Baptist Parsonage
This City
Vici Kid Patent Leather Item Featured at E Klein's
A notice promotes a handcrafted “Vici Kid Patent Leather” article offered by E Klein's shop. It advertises the item as a desirable possession and invites interested buyers to view the display at the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Klein
Dayton Campaign Outlook Boosts Republican Confidence
Commander R M G Brown of Morgente reports strong GOP prospects in the Second Congressional District, with Dayton’s campaign led by Charlie Teter at Ganset Hill. He notes Bryanism fatigue, working men favoring pay and dinner pails, and predicts Dayton may win by a large majority, despite Uncle Tom Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. G. Brown
Morgente
Terra Arts
Daily Post
Congressional
Ton
Ci Paign
Ganset Hill
Plewaresque
Charlie Teter
Congressional Committee
Dayton
Bryan
Uncle Tom Davis
Uncle Tom
Cies
Sativa Penses
John McGraw
Blue-Cassell Weddit Brings Blueville Couple Together
A late Wednesday wedding at St Pauls Lutheran in Grafton suburb Blueville united Miss Mollie Cassell and Mr Abraham Lincoln Blue in a formal Lutheran ceremony. Rev Edwin J Hopkins officiated as family and friends filled the church, with ushers and a flower crowned bridal party, followed by a reception at the bride’s parents home and a serenade from the Republican Tiger Ward drum corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Cassell
John Cassell
Abraham Lincoln Blue
Blueville
Grafton
St. Paul's
Edwin J. Hopkins
Thomas H. Cather
Charles Casesell
Rose Cassell
Allie Robinson
Mollie Rendle
Will Jenkins
Allie Avers of
Keyser
Tiger Ward
Hosta
Death of a Good Woman and Local Notices
Death of Mrs May Robinson widow of William Robinson of Pleasant district and mother of Ira E Robinson. Funeral attended by friends from Philipp city. Free Methodist church at McConkey West Virginia to be dedicated Sunday September 20 in conjunction with quarterly meeting. New rail office service between Grafton and Brucetonville to start next Monday with two mails daily. Seance at 9:06.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Robinson
William Robinson
Pleasant District
Ira E
All Robinson
Free Methodist
McConkey
W. Va
Grafton
Bruttonsville
Rough Riders Gab Co A Band to Meet for Drill Friday
Special meeting of the Rough Riders Gab Co A Band of the Riders Club set for 9 Friday evening September 28 for drill. Mr Jos Elliott of Benwood led last week’s station parade. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Rough Riders Gab
Co A
Riders Club
Jos Eiliott
Benwood
Abas
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C. A. Lewellen
Myrtle
Reaper
Methodist Episcopal Church
M'Cormick
Taylor County
Geo. W. Atkinson
Simpson
M. A. Kendall
Tyrconnell
Romeo H. Freer
Our Own
Romeo
Pruntytown
Frostburg, Md
Deserts Bryan
West Union
U. B. Herald
Irondale
Herald
Samuel Williams
Newark
Thos. &. Davis Young Republican Voters Club
Carl Schurz Wants
Club of Colored Rough Riders
Engineer George Gelbaugh
Second
Cassell
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