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Newspaper
The Grafton Eagle
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1885
Page
2
Grafton Post Office and West Virginia political notes
A column from the Grafton Sentinel and Fairmont Index discusses Post Office matters at Grafton, political appointments, and the influence of local figures. It mentions Dennis O’Keefe, Captain Clem tive proof rumors, and speculation on a railway from Kingwood to the B&O, alongside remarks on Postmaster Scott, Postmaster Vilas, and Parkersburg civil service reformers en route to political events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
Ed. Chancellor
Brother Horner
P. M
Vilas
Charley Scott
Jacob Berson
Camden
West Virginia
Scott
Gibson
Esop
Farce in politics and civil service reform debate
A quote ridicules political routines as a farce with marches meetings and stump speeches ending with neighbors clashing on election day. The Mugwump Boston Advertiser critiques postmaster appointments and hints at breaking faith with civil service reform as practical politics dominates the next four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bammarie
Higgins
Mugwump
Boston Advertiser
Hatheway
Fall River
General Butler
Imprisoned Becky Jones Granted Release in Will Case
Becky Jones, once jailed for nearly a year at Ludlow Street Jail New York for refusing to reveal family secrets tied to a will dispute, has been released. The court described her will as indomitable and noted her calm acceptance of imprisonment, suggesting the punishment may have been inadequate for the contempt involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becky
Jones
Ludlow Street
New York
Edout Strikes Popular Chord Amid Grant Illness and Political Feud
The town voices support for economy that pays living wages to workers and efficient service. Gen. Grant teeters toward death as physicians fear throat spasms may end his life. Controversy over half mast for Jacob B. Thompson stains the Interior Office. The feud between State Administration allies Alderson and Camden Kenna over McGraw for Collectorship deepens partisan rifts and signals likely defeat for Camden in a forthcoming U S Senate race. The loyalists vow to fight to the political death to defend patronage, with President Cleveland pressed to align with Senate demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob B. Thompson
Lamar
Thompson
Interior
Werz
Andersonville
Alderson
Cam#den
Kenna
McGraw
Camden
U. S
Cleveland
Senate
Wilson-Jackson
Canery
Miller
State House
Npt
G. & G. Railroad Extension Hopes and Political Shifts
A despondent writer in the Wheel ing Register argues the G & G railroad will not extend beyond its current terminus under the present company. Two directors meetings have failed to move progress, yet the writer outlines vast timber and mineral wealth along the route and the need for the road to unlock national prosperity. The piece from the West Virginia Democrat criticizes the use of Federal patronage to empower political allies, warns against appointing henchmen, notes Henry G. Pearson’s NY postmaster appointment as a civics reform signal, questions Civil Service reform amidst removals, and reports BR. Carskadon resigning to join the Prohibition party in Keyser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling Register
Phili
G &G
Witer
Mother Earth
Democrat
Charlestown
D. B. Lucas
Senate
Cleveland
Democratic Party
BR. Carskadon
Keyser
State” Republican Central Committee
Prohibition Party
West Virginia
Republican Party
Civil Service Reform Snippet Cuts 40 Jobs
Secretary Manning axed forty workers in the rediary Department saving about forty thousand dollars annually. The move is praised as reform but the fired workers are said to be Democrats when rehired. Washington reports dispute McCormick's Civil Service League ties and a Curtis certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Tonquin
Mexico
Napoleon II
Manning
Rediary
Washington
Collector McCormick
Civil Service Reform League
George W. Curtis
McCormick
Suffering for Food in Channeston West Virginia
March 28 report from suffering districts describes a dire hunger crisis with people begging for bread and corn. Men beg for ear corn to stay alive, while children and women eat parched corn and endure with gratitude for any relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Channeston
W. VA
Trial of Burke in robberybours advance court adjourns
As we go to press the Burke robbery trial for the B and O case is in progress. The court will adjourn about next Tuesday to begin an extra term on the 28th for the sale of other criminal cases now pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke
Swine Balsam and Vowmigoodamnskalipt Run Reported
Fragmentary notes mention Swine Balsam and a run labeled vowmigoodamnskalipt with references to R Linscomb of Grafton and incomplete details. The text is heavily garbled, preserving few readable names and potential topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YA. R
Linscomb
Grafton
West Virginia Democrats in a bitter faction fight
Fred D. Massey reports from Washington that West Virginia Democrats are split and maneuvering for key posts. The piece details factional tensions over Joseph Miller for Internal Revenue Commissioner, the jockeying of Camden, Kenna, Davis, and Leonard, and the bid by Johnny McGraw against S. P. McCormick for the West Virginia Internal Revenue post. It notes the looming senate contest and the broader political stakes in the Mountain State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Joseph Miller
Internal Revenue
Camden
Kenna
Davis
Leonard
Miller
White House
Wari
S. P. McCormick
Grafton
Garfield
Lord Roscoe
McCormick
New York Service Reform League
Iternal Revenue Couns Mler
J. ‘On
Wheeling
Boydalkner
Johnny McGraw
Senate Senate
Baye
U. S
Hort
Jackstin
Jackson
Windy Wilson
Dan Lucas
Raf
Tipean
Ellector
West Virinia
St Pone
Senate
Chef McCormick
McGraw Faces Letters Over Civil Service Controversy
The article reports letters attacking McGraw and defending him from fellow townsmen and Irish citizens of Graf ton and West Virginia. It notes Republican opposition from Jeffreys and ex Governor Pierpont, arguing McCormick’s removal is partisan. Critics call for an honest appointee and criticize Cleveland era politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graw
Marshall
Grafton Standard
McGraw
Jackson
Wilson
Grafton
West Virginia
McGrew
McCormick
Miller
Saginst McQormi
Jeffreys
Fam
Gummon
Pierpont
Local Lawyer Endorses Cure All Cold Remedy
A Winona Minnesota attorney advertises an elixir named Piegard Br King’s Never Solely for Consumption. He claims it cures severe colds and relieves chest pain after trial use and offers free trial bottles at a local store. Large bottles are sold for $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tawney
Béig
Winona
Minn
Ang Jung
Changeable Climates and Home Remedies Advertised
Fragmentary 19th century ad copy touts weather sickness and chronic ailments. Mentions Brown's Iron Bitters for stomach and kidney relief, plus testimonials by Mrs G Web and Mrs Warum. Claims medicines treat cold, chills, and kidney issues, with drugs sold by A R Lipscomb, Grafton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Warum
Tly Womell Oadhary
Nudiy
A. R. Lipscomb
Grafton
To the Public Regarding Firm and Patrons
A dated note expresses gratitude to the patrons of the old firm and to Mr J Gilligan and Lowpeak for their past support. Signed by Sasnes Birnxe, the writer states discontinuing interest in the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes J. Gilligan
Sasnes Birnxe
Various Patent Medicines Advertised By Local Druggists
An assorted page of patent medicine ads lists Frazier’s Root Bitters promising liver and kidney benefits, Dr Kline’s Nerve Restorer free fits cure, Shiloh’s Cure for sleepless nights, and Acker’s English Remedy. Local druggists Lipscomb, Grant, and Lipescomb promote tonics, tonics, digestive aids, and cough cures with money-back guarantees and free samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kline
Archat
Philadylphia
L. Allen
Aniah
A. K. Lipscomb
Grant
Acker
Shilor
Lipscomb
J. A. Grant
Ackar
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