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Newspaper
The Grafton Eagle
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1885
Page
3
Fragmentary items from Grafton and surrounding counties report weather, road conditions, business activity, and local notices. Mentions Arbor Day planning, school superintendent candidates, court sessions, missing pigs, church activities, and occasional accidents and deliveries. Also notes rail taxation and regional bids for mail routes.
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports a bold robbery at Grand Central Passenger Station where George W. Trahern of Grafton West Virginia lost about $1,500 in currency from a feather pocketbook. Three men were detained by detectives Kushman Winter and Officer Dean as circus fakirs, with Trahern’s identifications unclear.
The Baltimore and Ohio Immigration Company announces William M. Clements, recently re signed master of transportation on the B and O railroad, as president of the Grafted and Greenbrier road. The move is seen as advancing an early extension from Philippi via Station to Charleston. Clements is expected in Sutton this month for extension business. The notice outlines the company’s role in settling lands in Maryland Virginia and Ohio, promoting immigration and local industries, with aims to develop resources tributary to the B&O. It mentions a colorful local history note about Braxton Central and a retired historian, plus details of local officials and land sales programs.
Mr Snively has a new brick making machine ready for operation. He has already tested it, with experiments proving highly satisfactory. He now awaits better weather to begin work in earnest. Fairmont's model skating rink professor is in town.
Members and friends of Luther hungmngating gather to honor Rev. Geo. Bower and his wife on Wilford street. They surprise the couple with a housewarming donation party, presenting household goods and expressing good will. Rev. Bowers responds warmly, underscoring his popularity with the congregation.
A disjointed local transfer page recounts real estate deeds from J W and T B Yates to various buyers hinting at parcels on West Grafton and Proatytown with sums ranging from 50 to 1073 dollars. A separate town item notes a young man named John McKeever arrested for drunkenness, fined three dollars and costs after claiming funds of seventy dollars in transit. The day closes with the death of Thus Demoss, a 70 plus resident found dead at his home after a routine stock feed, death certified as heart-related.
A six to eight member committee from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad delivered gifts including a family certificate double harness robes a gold watch and chain and a Daytin wagon to Mr Clements at his farm Rockstove near Summit Point Clarke County Va on the Valley branch. The gift was presented with an accompanying address from the railroad employees and Mr Clements responded expressing gratitude and best wishes for their prosperity. The committee members included SAW Baltimore and John F Clayton of Gratton and they returned to Baltimore.
Mrs Fitzhagh wife of W C Fitzhagh grocery keeper in Grafton died suddenly at her family home on White Day eight miles from town. A long illness with asthma and heart trouble left her unable to lie down. she was about 58, daughter of Michael Courtney near Evansville Preston. She attended church many years and was buried Tuesday. An apparent suicide attempt followed by a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the forearm was reported for Cora Utser, who survived after a 22 caliber pistol discharged.
April storm knocks down Mrs Brown and seven Newton children at Webster, leaving Mrs Brown briefly unconscious. Newton children lightly shocked. Lightning also rips a corner cornice from a house via a telegraph line. Local notices list Gov. windows de-cad rm appointees and penitentiary directors. A couple from Randolph wed after train trip. details given with minor local names. West Graton U F church reports interior renovations underway.
Advertises 1885 spring stock of wallpaper in a range from low priced Browtt Blanks toBronze and Gold Embossed papers with borders friezes and ornaments suitable for parlors halls and churches. Also offers frotted gilt band oiled window shades on Hartshorn spring rollers with new styles claiming to surpass last season and mentions 8. Li Atiex.
At a Grafton Vcrnet Band meeting held last Thursday a unanimous vote of thanks was given to Prof Chas L Barnholive for a set of waltzes arranged from Gospel Hymns and presented by him. The waltzes are praised as fine musical work and as a source anciently rare. The note conveys admiration for Charlie’s talent and mentions his past role as leader.
The column notes changing weather conditions and their impact on health and daily life. It mentions the need for reliable medicine during cool, damp weeks and discusses market prices, supplies, and quality comparisons for goods, with references to daily sales and regional vendors like A.B. Lipsom in Grafton.
Mechanicsburg, Ta resident Inger writes of pith-lung fever and lung abscess then credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption with restoring health after three bottles. She claims bulk gain, restored appetite, and overall vitality, urging readers to buy the tonic and shoes from the seller.
A mixture of medical testimonials promises health gains from Aromaya and Brown's Liver and Kidney Cure. Claims include relief from dyspepsia, liver issues, skin diseases, headaches, and insomnia, with various prices and local druggists mentioned. Also references Bet to Dr Petzold’s German bitters and Electric Bitters with testimonials, urging purchase from J. A. Grant and A. R. Limscomb.
Fragmentary notice mentions H Waramy a city council member from Woodbury New Jersey and a claim of cure for kidney diseases tied to a product described as Aromenia. It references a price of 25 and 75 cents and a seller A R Lipcomb a Gratton druggist.
An old advertisement extols Dr Frazier's Root Bitters claiming to strengthen the liver lungs and nerves while cleansing the blood and system of every impurity. It promises regular use improves health and is sold by druggists for one dollar with Gratton Limyscom Gratton as local agents and mentions a children friendly formula without morphine or opium.
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