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Newspaper
The Grafton Eagle
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1885
Page
4
A historical note explains rail passenger flow for the Washington inauguration. It contrasts two depots and highlights the Baltimore and Ohio line’s unique arrangement with separate divisions for west versus east and north trains. It argues that using the B and O minimizes confusion and avoids delays.
A Telegram report claims Lucy Taey, a mulatto girl, bore a baby and accuses a Young Street clerk of democratic politics as the father. It cites a town field meeting of young men and looser conduct, with police reportedly failing to arrest. The item mocks political figures McCormick and Hart over campaign music and party alignment.
Hon H P McCormick named as collector of internal revenue draws wide support with editors praising his honesty and diligence. Some papers criticize rewards not given to him, while Fairmont West Virginian notes bridge and rail projects moving toward Morgantown as spring approaches.
The bill amending stock laws passed through county and now faces House action. It prohibits cattle, mules, hogs, goats, or geese running at large and sets owner liability for damages to others property. Injured parties may reclaim stock on premises until damages are paid. Enforcement depends on local vote adoption in each county or district. County courts must submit the question to voters on request of 100 district voters.
A Brooklyn Kale sketch portrays Lieutenant Governor David Bennett Hill from boyhood to manhood highlighting his reserved nature and discipline. It notes his regular habits, abstinence, and wit, as well as his early schooling and a playful anecdote about girls. The piece also covers the New York Speakership contest and George Erwin’s victory, signaling expectations for his term.
A stylized recounting of Prince Albert Victor turning twenty one and plan to travel to North America with aims to study and acquaint himself with the United States and Canada. The piece notes his studious nature, naval training, and anticipated audience with Canadian friends, plus his later studies at the Middle Temple. It also references anecdotes and other miscellany about public figures and events of the era.
An excerpt discusses how people judge others in passing, noting we form biases from appearance and distant reports. It contrasts imagined people with real influence from all others, and questions how we truly know those around us. The prose then shifts to a chaotic vignette about mothers and infants, illustrating fragmented memory and social commentary.
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