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Newspaper
The Grafton Eagle
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1884
Page
3
Fragments report $15,000 in Town of Grafton bonds for sale through First National Bank Grattan WV. Notices note drug shop bargains, church centennial, gas works outage, and a leap year party at Mr Thomas Line's home. Also mentions Clothier J Reinhimer injury, local press visits, and Rector Bro. stocking Crowds.
The B and O car robbery on November 26 is exposed with warrants for Stephen Burke, Charles Patton, Henry Leonard, John Garrity, Edward Burke, Arthur Evans, and George Hardman. Patton testified, claiming he helped move boots, shoes, and pickles to Burke's saloon. investigations reveal strong circumstantial links to Burke and associates. Bail set at 1500 dollars for all, with public anger and police emphasis on preventing further crime.
A break in at Rightmire and Haymond store on Railroad Street occurred around ten o'clock. Entry was gained by removing a cellar grate. Goods stolen included men’s flannel wear tobacco and groceries valued at five dollars. later items and a wrench were found with other cost marks. No arrests yet though suspicions point to unknown parties. effort to locate culprits continues. A slanderous report about Mr. Cassel also circulates, falsely alleging B&O caboose stoves found in his new house. it is stated there is no truth and items were private property.
Readers are urged to extend charity during the Christmas season as Sunday Schools and churches plan cantatas and entertainments. The Lutheran school presents St Nicholas Visit to the School at Brinkman’s Hall with a fundraising door fee, while Methodist Protestant and other schools schedule cantatas and candy treats for children. Catholics announce a Brinkman Hall festival next Monday and Tuesday, with further activities from Presbyterian and U B schools.
Terrible accident at Wilkes Haymond’s saw mill on Friday evening left him with grievous injuries. His coat caught in revolving machinery, he was thrown onto the saw with a leg torn from knee to foot and severe body injuries. Doctors Wilson and Thayer attended. though life-threatening, there is guarded hope for recovery given his strong constitution.
Obituary notes the death of Eliza J Gilligan wife of John J Gilligan at their Wilfred Street home Sunday evening. She was in feeble health for months, age 35 or so, and left four children and many relatives in mourning. Funeral held Tuesday at the Catholic church with Father Kelleher officiating, burial in Catholic cemetery. Also a holiday sale ad and a post office dead-letter list dated December 15 1884 noting uncalled letters including Mrs Orin Chamberlin O A Chamberlin Miss Ferena Lake and others.
Billiards aficionado Percy Peres, famed for finger billiards, is slated for an exhibition in Grafton. The Cincinnati Commercial clip praises his control and skill, predicting strong turnout. Also advertised are assorted goods and medicinal preparations with regional business notes and notices.
A. RB. Limpscomb's drag and fancy goods store holds the complete stock of Jampx in West Virginia outside Wheeling, detailing the unusual inventory and its regional availability.
L Adelson offers four button cut away dress suits and wine colored sack suits for men and boys with hosiery. The vendor proclaims rock bottom prices and urges buyers to profit by purchasing from him, warning against high retail margins.
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