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Newspaper
The Grafton Eagle
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1884
Page
3
Typos corrected summary notes a candidate for Sheriff in Taylor County announcing nomination by the Republican County Convention. The candidate from Flemington District pledges to perform duties faithfully and impartially if elected, subject to convention action.
A Taylor county Republican County Executive Committee meeting at George W. Brown's office on August 12 1534 ordered a county convention to nominate candidates at the Court House in Grafton on September 2 1384 at 10 24 a m for October voting. Republicans in districts are urged to meet August 30 1884 at 2 p m to select delegates. Committees will determine representation with votes and fractions. G W Cemny, Chairman. JH
The column surveys county harvests noting pumpkins and cucumbers, warns against crime and disorder at gatherings, and reports on political events. It mentions Gov. Jackson, Hart of Wheeling, and local officials visiting raft and greenbrier sections, with a focus on sub-district conventions and Republican activity.
Grafton Clothing Company to hand out free caps next Monday evening to Junior Blaine and Logan Clubs members marching to the store. Joseph Maram will address the Flemington Republican club Saturday night at 7 30. Lees Allen Merridith gave a rope performance on Main Street near the Ward House. Merridith, born in Grafton, promises another show soon. The paper notes politics dominate current affairs and references local incidents including Sheriff Doddridge County transporting Little Bill Kinney to the penitentiary with a cheerful outlook.
A verbose report covers a Democratic rally in Forest amid accusations of broken promises and noisy campaigning. Speakers including Wilson and Caldwell criticize the state administration, while farmers and yeomanry reflect distrust and tax concerns before night addresses at various venues.
Local merchants advertise general store stock including medicines, patent remedies, brushes, and notions on Latrobe Street.Customer testimonials praise Electric Bitters for kidney and liver woes, claiming rapid relief and overall health benefits, with promises of savings and family well being.
Local notes recount a Sunday basketball match where the Polly Q L club defeated the Clippers of Prontytown. The column also mentions Dora Myers departing to St George Tucker county for schooling. Additional items list visitors, social happenings, humorous remarks, and a post office letter remaining.
Letters praise PERUNA and MANALEN remedies with claims of curing fever, lung conditions, and other ailments. Advertisers from Pittsburgh to Grafton report good trade and customers requesting more copies of Ils of Life. A stray note mentions a Walking Skeleton and a free trial bottle of Dr. Rinse New Digenveey Car Consumption. Local firms offer stock sales and a large campaign-funded building project nearby.
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