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Newspaper
The Grafton Eagle
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1885
Page
2
Fragmentary entry from The Grafton Eagle dated Pryd ay 19 1885 appears garbled with misread lines about a post or mailing matter. The readable bits mention a second class mail status and a partial city or place name that resembles Fost or Fosters.
The House of Delegates debated on Tuesday the proposed Ja House of Refuge and Correction bill. Col White led in support saying towns need reform schools, while opponents warned of tax costs. After amendments the appropriation was set at 3000 dollars and the measure moved forward amid passage expectations.
The American Machinist reports interviews with over ninety new Congress members on tariffs, showing 79 pro‑protective tariffs and 88 of reelected members in favor across 167, a House majority. The piece notes state reactions to McCreary’s stance, remaining skeptical of press claims. It also covers North Carolina and West Virginia matters, including state debt, assessor pay, and a Blair Educational Bill vote in Wheeling, with debate over illiteracy funds and federal influence on state education funding.
A Kentucky investigation alleges a fifteen year system of state robberry run under color of law. It claims over two million dollars stolen, with additional funds possibly reaching five hundred thousand more in other expenditures. The piece links misappropriation to county rings aided by Legislature, while noting Democratic control and no surplus in the state. It also mentions temperance leaders forming a national association in Boston and comments on minority representation at state benevolent boards.
In the House on Monday a committee report valued at 20,000 was referred to Taxation and Finance. Railroad measures were advanced, including B No. 30 to increase railroad liability for stock killed or injured, while a petition for S B No. 27 to hold railroads and other corporations liable was deemed inexpedient. The Auditor’s communication explains state borrowing, current expenses, and forecasts.
Feb 9 report says hundreds of agents from railroads whiskey interests and land rings seek to sway President elect Cleveland. They scout Washington New York and Albany to shape the Interior Treasury and Justice departments. Observers note his need for strong judgment amid fierce lobbying.
Republicans renominated Login and express support for his candidacy, praising his honesty and patriotism. They anticipate strong party unity to elect him, while noting internal doubts about Morrison’s nomination by Democrats and its impact on vote cohesion.
A large four by five foot German plate mirror once owned by Lord Dunmore in Williamsburg and later seized during the Virginia Revolution has passed through five generations to G H Moffat’s family. Purchased by Henry Miller, founder of Virginia’s first iron furnace on Mosey Creek, it helped fund Continental cannon and now rests as a cherished heirloom.
Fragmentary remarks describe solemn court gentlemen upset by unconsulted political shifts. The dialogue hints at tensions between neighbors over opinions and quiet restraint, reflecting local political tensions and strained civility in the Virginia hall.
A late 19th century newspaper fragment discusses Rancho County railroad projects, noting funding strains and engineer losses hindering progress. It mentions the Grafton & Greenbrier system, the Washington & Waynesburg extension toward Morgan Town or Grafton, and an engineer from Capt Green visiting town to adjust line routes. The piece blends local editorials with advertisements for fruit culture guides and Lovett’s seed catalog.
Lovett offers a richly illustrated guide on horticultural fruit growing priced accessibly. The advertisement touts mail and express shipping of trees and plants nationwide, introduces new fruit varieties and raspberry introductions, and promotes inexpensive plates and a free edition with requests to J. T. Lovett of Lathe Siler New Jersey for copies.
The record contains a grafton area probate and chancery notice from Taylor County West Virginia dated 1885 with suits against Klein & Simon and others and a mandelbaum estate audit. It also details a February public sale of a steam separator and thresher by trust deed, listing items including a Turley separator and an elephant engine, to settle four notes and cover costs.
The document outlines a lawsuit to settle claims of Eleanor J. Wickes heirs regarding Blue Lot in South Greenstown and directs defendants Harvey Wickes, Lew Wickes, and others to appear in court. The case assigns administration to Mattie Wickes and orders publication of notice in the county newspaper.
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