Local Intelligence in Grafton Eagle Fronts Bonds and Business News
Local items report $15,000 Town of Grafton bonds for sale at 6 percent, plus everyday notices from Grafton including hat stock, hay for sale, and notable residents. It notes court attendance in Parkersburg, a railroad injury, new rubber stamp venture by Frank E. Nichols, and a collision risk after-dark streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Adelsons
F. B. Blue
Wisrep
Greenbrier
John Frohnbiser
Cumberland
Joe Reinheimer
Philadelphia
Grafton
Jascock’s & Co
Mason and McGraw
U.S. Court
Parkersburg
Charles Teter
Philippi
Proposed New Charter Prompts City Clerk and Critics
A Grafton town hall interview with City Clerk Gilligan and Mayor Deck prompts discussion of a proposed charter reform. The piece recounts a Wheeling trip tied to the bill, explains Section 21 on liquor licensing votes, and summarizes opposition led by Frank Woods while presenting the clerk’s call for a voters ratification clause to empower residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bax
Aml
Cvuneil
Deck
Wheeling
John
Grafton “Sentinel
Gilligan
Grafton
Frank Woods
Afr
Woode
Mr. Gilligan
Brick Making Venture Promises Cheaper Local Brick
Ampbrose Bively plans a brick works on six acres above the river near the G. & G. road. He bought a Wilson brick machine capable of 25,000 bricks daily, aiming to cut prices and raise local construction activity. Also notes railway supervision changes, a German liner ticket offer, deputy collector appointment, burglaries, letters remaining, a freight train accident, and a church meeting upcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ampbrose Bively
Suively
Booth
Wilson
Snively
Drowned While Skating At Grafton on Treacherous Ice
A skating accident near West Grafton Pump Factory and the railroad bridge ends in the deaths of Willie Roberts and Robert Spriggs after both fell through thin ice while a third rescuer, Prof G S Fleming, nearly lost his life. Roberts drowned first, Spriggs and the boy he tried to save perished together as currents dragged them under. Funeral services were held for Roberts at the Catholic church. Spriggs was buried at BlMont cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Grafton
Willie Roberts
Grafton Hotel
Anfess
Robert Spriggs
Robert
G.S. Fleming
Grafton Public Schools
Willie Robh
Erlin
Thie
Adental
Lin
Spritzs
Young Roberts
Blnemont
Grafton Girl Wins Watch Contest For Charity
The contest for a gold watch to aid Cath churches ended with Miss Julia McManamon of Grafton defeating Miss Nellie Flynn of Clarksburg by 8119.75 in favor of Grafton. The prize will be substantial, costing not less than fifty dollars, and the Clarksburg supporters are urged to pick tougher opponents from outside Grafton in future contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia McManamon
Nellie Flynn
Clarksburg
Clarksting
Grafton
McManamon
Deaths and notices from a local community page
A fragmentary obituary notices several deaths including George H. Jordan of consumption died Friday evening the 20th at home, and Miss Aggie Love daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Love aged nine years. Also Mary C Flanagan wife of Mr Frank Flanagan died from illness at 30, and Mrs Mary Wise wife of Jacob Wise died in Youngstown. Additional items discuss a Missouri newspaper clipping on a ticket office reopening and a street lighting plea after a fall, plus a drugstore ad. The notices mix family mourning with civic commentary and local commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Jordan
George
John
Catherine Jordan
Wag Boen
Baltimore
Hiraxelt
Srans
Geingete
Plomingion
Robert Love
Aggie
Ind
Yaapathy
Trunton
Mary C. Flanagas
Mir
Frank Flanagan
Fem Timor
Déreasel
Mary Wise
Jacob Wise
Grafton
Inthery
Youngstown
Bluemort
Guneral
M. E
Two Boys Arrested After Train Wreck Murder Claim
Report states two boys were arrested on suspicion after a New Year’s Eve B&O rail wreck killed engineer Collins Hepburn and fireman Dosey. A fellow prisoner allegedly linked them to the plot, with preliminary hearing set for next Monday. Separate incident spots a drunken stranger causing brief trouble, later released after penalty paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wight
Collin Hepburn
Dosey
Steve Burke
Rarke
Youn
Notice to debtors of Allen Haymond and Co firm
All persons indebted to the late firm of Allen Haymond and Co are hereby notified to settle at once or legal collection will follow. Signed by Be L Anum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen, Haymond and Co
Collece
Scraps of History of Taylor County Churches and Pioneers
Elaborate historical sketch discusses early Taylor County towns, churches, and pioneers. Mentions the Baptist church on Main Street, lineage of Baptists, and general religious history. notes community figures, local store clerks, and revival ongoing in Grafton. Includes brief reminiscences, local life details, and a condolence resolution from a community union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forron
Trever
Taylor County
Laws
Taylor Eyanty
Sentiinel
Sandi
Mark Twain
Grafton
Um Main
England
Wightman
Bristol
General Baptist
Theicx
Bereavement thanks from Burrons to Grafton
The Burrons thank the people of Grafton for kindness after their mother's death. They note limits on accepting all invitations and express gratitude. The message mentions affected families and ill health among locals, with varied local names and places referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WLC
T. UC
Hennet
Heavenly Pather
Flint
Grafton
Freeman
Mas
Mrncuast
Messrs Burrons
Wall Paper and Window Shades Line Promotes New Styles
An invoiced season opening lists wall paper curtains blinds poles and shades with the claim that choicest patterns are superior quality and must please. The entire line is brand new, replacing old stock from prior seasons by L. Atisns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Atisns
Faulty Patent Remedies and Patent Medicine Ads
A fragmented OCR page markets various patent medicines and elixirs promising cures for dyspepsia liver and kidney diseases fevers and general debility. It touts Dr King s New Discovery for consumption Bucklaw s Arnica Salve and Acker s English Remedy with testimonials and price mentions and notes free trials and guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Es Springer
Mechanicsburg
Los
SE Bucklaw
J. A. Gilan
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Grafton ‘Eagle
Local Intelligence
Satin Hanks
West Virginia
Thayer
Jas. W. Hult
T. Lilly
Main Street
Gis
D.casteel
Baltimore Motion House
William Reese
Batus
George Sargent
Hardy Express
Abandants Access
Adelson
Department of Trade
Sumie
Frank E. Nichols
at_Ins
Index
Charley Goard
The
Sentinel
Charley Gard
J. Marsh Allen
Herr Fors
G. W. Whites Toybacco
Markness
Oilers
Comaty
Eclecti Council
Bjamin Berry
Bremen
North German Lloyd
Germany
Switzerlans
Europe
L. Adelson
R. Ick
Evenue
Khearm
Ax of
Yort
State Journal
Ae Bard
Smit
Ann Martin
Florence Jenkins
F. Kessr
Yeskeman
Feight Traid
Berry
Baptist Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
W. R
Election Times
Pangborn
Andress
K. Lord
Washington
St. Joseph, Mo
Daily Gazette
Missouri Pacific
Burlington Jromies
Pacifics House
B.D. Shrydok
St. J
C.B. Road
J. M ‘Allen
Allen
A. Ry Lips
East End
Snodgrass
Riley
Walter Sandsbury
Sandsbury
Waller
Stranger
Landsbury
Baptist
Hanson Asreett
Cor- Hin
Marshall
Crawford Shaw
Shiver
Birteny & Co
Mc Shaw Rum Ear Lowes Borich Bias Snogess
W.cut. U. of
Waersas
Providence of God
B.C. Wiseayp Buornens
Simpon
Riley Mathavear
Jundeft Trephununians
Cefoe
Uefa
Anil
Mllea
Standley
Mune Ind
Fn Wacog
James Sejoa
Zghn Radetiti
Tarrison
Tess
Edizok
Ee E. ‘Tir
J. A. Grant
Acker
Igan's
McCormick Block
Griffon
W.va
Monroe
Boonsboro
DuLac
ALA
Lipscomb
W. Va
Latrobe Street
Shilah
Taguis
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