06 Feb 1885
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Newspaper
The Grafton Eagle
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1885
Page
1
A fragmented Grafton Eagle page shows court calendar items for Hazes and November terms, plus a long roster of church services, officers, and Masonic and civic society notices. It lists presiding justices, corporation officers, and varied congregational schedules across multiple churches in Grafton.
A long reflective piece on the American character exploring wealth dreams, independence, and the lure of fortune. It contrasts a restless pursuer of quick gains with a patriotism rooted in freedom, urging a view of progress as regeneration rather than ruin. The article blends social critique with literary passages and ends with a Detroit Free Press citation.
A rambling narrative blends romantic rivalries over Kate Castletown and a feud between Spreckles and De Young with wartime reminiscences and a cavalry mishap. Lingered memories recount Grant era grafts, a midshipman, and a humorous Civil War anecdote, interwoven with monkey tales and a barber’s eerie wit.
A stranger entered a Brady street grocery carrying a large turkey by the legs and asked for a wrap to conceal it. After requesting a piece of paper to wrap the turkey the clerk tied it securely and the man departed with the turkey in hand.
A reflective piece recalls a boy named Daniel crafting essays under a supervising father and a stern note from a teacher. The tale turns on the pressure of originality, the teacher’s rebuke, and the boy’s eventual choice to write his own work rather than imitate parental models. It also snippets a curious digression about the camel, Tartars, and global deposits, hinting at a broader, uneven compilation within a personal notebook.
A brief directory item notes H DEX attorney at law and Jash Love physician and surgeon in Grafton West Virginia with locations on Railroad Street near the medical building at number 27. It records a small local business listing for professional services in the area.
A Pantagraph discussion notes how early tracing machines could enlarge small pictures accurately yet fail to convey artistic expression. The device sparked a rush of lessons and sales, but few students became true artists. The tool remains common for tracing maps and irregular drawings, with examples like enlarging car interiors.
An altercation at a city office over editorial authority led to a formal challenge and duel risk. Prominent citizens and veterans arbitration halted the duel on The Oaks ground. The senator's son apologized, restoring peace, as old Southern boasts of civilized conduct fade.
Fragmented reminiscences recount divorces in Laila Missouri and a self represented judge’s odd rulings. A man named Sadge Wilson from Shannon County faces trial for murder but is acquitted after claiming self defense. A large Armstrong judge clashes with the prosecutor, culminating in an on bench altercation over a law issue and a $50 fine imposed for disorder.
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