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Newspaper
The Grafton Eagle
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1885
Page
3
Local intelligence notes a loss of a money roll reported in The Grafton Eagle. Various items mention hats from L Adelaons, a spring stock, and activity around Fairmont, Clarksburg, and Morgantown with elections, theater plans, and railroad notes.
The Fairmont jail hearing centers on Stephen Burke accusing Rowan and Barker of wrecking a rail on December 1. Detective Mulcahy testifies Burke confessed to plotting with Burke Rowan and Barker, detailing plans, alibis, and locations including Mrs Madden's and the railroad area. Witnesses describe prior conversations and Burke's claimed statements about the wreck.
Local petitioners urge the State to locate the Reform School at Plantytown county seat. They note the old county buildings are repairable at low cost and centrally located, near rail access, with a thrifty surrounding community. They argue lawmakers should choose Plantytown if the bill passes.
I am very grateful to the many kind friends who during my wife's sickness were astemitting in their attentions, doing all in their power to lighten her suffering. I cannot undertake to name all those kind friends, as the number is too large, but I am sure them, one and all, that no kind act has been overlooked and that I will hold each and all in long and kindly remembrance. Frank Pene-frasacas.
The West Grafton school will close tomorrow after a successful four month term under Prof. W. H. McDaniel. An evening program in the school building invites the public and relatives. Brinkman’s Hall hosts an amateur comedy on the 23rd and 24th for a local charity, with a promised lively farce and careful costumes, aiming for strong local patronage.
Fragmentary reminiscences describe wilderness past and savage conflicts among diverse groups, then shift to Grafton’s church buildings costs, minister salaries, and urban needs. The piece mentions revival meetings, local youths, a teacher’s mishap, and a fatal horse incident, all reflecting town life and progress.
West Virginia lawmakers debate state emigration efforts to attract Eastern and Southern settlers. B and O and the Emigration and Land Company urged to showcase the state’s resources, with counties to gather statistics for a convincing display. A Balt imore to Bremen ticket offer and a Brinkman’s Hall theatrical event are noted in the same column.
Thomas Goble defends innocence after a dispute over a missing item traded for clothing, with community concern for Abe Warder. Editorials praise local farmers and colts, condemn dog threats to sheep, and comment on Democratic reform hopes. Also notes a rival editor’s jail term and a London metal alloy declared superior to brass, plus a railroad switch safety device using wood to prevent foot injuries.
A pro reform address outlines a united front against an alleged oligarchic liquor power. It urges broad public action independent of party lines to create new agencies and pressure law enforcement. Leaders Lane Dostesten Axster Prews and others from Boston Clinton Pittsburgh sign as officers dated January 12, 1885.
A fragment discusses travel programs and rival rail routes B and C versus B&O and B. A G. It notes the B.&C. offers exclusive rates and a direct capital link while the B&O adapts for sleeping cars and depot space near Washington. Also lists uncalled letters at Grafton post office dated February 9, 1885.
At St Augustine s Catholic Benevolent Society No 450 Grafton February 15 1885 resolutions were drafted to honor Mrs Mary C Flanagan wife of Frank C Flanagan. They express sorrow and sympathy to the bereaved family and request these resolutions be recorded published and sent to the deceased s family. The item also includes unrelated testimonials praising Brown s Ton Bitters and a note on Senator McCreery from Major Jackson s Parkersburg Sentinel.
A garbled advert page warns debtors to settle with the Tate firm of Allen, Haymond and Co or face legal collection. It promotes Lipscomb’s Drug Store on Latrobe Street and J. A. Grant, druggist, touting Acker's English Remedy for coughs and consumption, Dr. Kline's Nerve Restorer, and Zeck's blank books. A Bonner/Thayer medical claim about digestion, purity, and health is mixed with local business notes and printer notices.
An 19th century health advertisement extols Electric Bitters curing a long singular leg sore after doctors said amputation was needed. It also touts Bucklen's Amicable Salve and various remedies for dyspepsia liver kidney disease and indigestion with prices and local sellers listed in Grafton West Virginia and Harrisburg.
Me. Win Johnson reports his wife suffered years with acute bronchitis and failed remedies until obtaining Dr Kings New Discovery for Cough, Cold and Bronchial troubles. It produced dramatic relief, with a guaranteed cure for throat and lung diseases. Trial bottles free at J A Grants Drug Store. Large size one dollar.
An ad promotes a wall paper and window shade sale featuring new styles and patterns. It highlights curtains, poles, borders, and corner pieces with superior quality and a clearance of old stock from former seasons.
An old advertisement touts Bucktan's Araca Salve as the best cure for bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores chapped hands chilblains eruptions and piles with a money back guarantee. Sold for 25 cents per box by J A Grant.
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