Independent School District bill moves to third reading
In Grafton Eagle coverage a bill to form the Independent School District of West Grafton advances to its third reading. Local counties debate county seats with petitions calling for a vote on where the capital should sit along the B and C railroad. Rowlesburg residents seek initiatory steps to place the seat there. A meeting has occurred, petitions circulate, and a vote submission is urged. The Ion and Greenbrier railroad avoids failure, yet past mismanagement troubled its history. current prospects depend on successful passage for fair sailing ahead. The G and G line reaches a pivotal station, and current managers are urged to push prohibition and high license measures as constitutional authority allows. The general appropriation bill in the State Senate outlines fiscal-year allocations for 1885 and 1886, including for Normal schools, State University, Wind Asylum, and various departments and services, with major sums listed.
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Preston County
B.C
Rowlesburg
Ion & Greenbrier
Hack
Committee On Taxation and Finance
State Senate
Treasury
State University
Tae Veal
Intercat
McCormick Reply to the Intelligencer Traced
Gnavtan West Virginia February 14 1885 A Connecticut letter from Mr McCormick disputes prior charges in the Intelligencer asserting he never threatened to expose Mr Hart nor offered the paper’s columns for such. He challenges the editor’s political past noting Republican service and condemning alleged pay dirt.
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Gnavtan
W.va
Intelligencer
Src
McCormick
Pierpont
Duval
Mc. Hart
Hart
Baar
C. Burdette Hart
Baltimore Gazette
Jon
Philadelphia Chronicle-Herald
Republican Party
Chronicle-Herald
Ioral
Silver bill blame game noted in party vote
The excerpt argues Democrats avoid admitting danger in further silver coinage and shift blame to Republicans for the bill. It cites a vote tally showing Republicans 59 to Democrats 149 against passage, under President’s influence, illustrating partisan division.
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Wuawaver
Jeiat
Ilnyos Velo
Nave
Yons
Feny Re
Editorial Assault on Hart Shown in January Intel ligencer
A reprinted editorial from the January 23 issue of the Intel ligencer criticizes Hart for aggressive party leadership and biased editorials. It accuses him of ostracizing dissenters, praising enemies of war heroes, and undermining Republican coordination in West Virginia. The piece urges accountability from Hart and warns party allies against his imperious direction.
Electricity as a modern execution method proposed
The Electric Review touts electricity as a superior killer for condemned inmates, proposing a chair linked to street lighting with automatic timing for a painless, instantaneous death. The piece argues this method would be scientifically exact and profoundly impressive. It also notes a Mexican pawnshop owner and a viceroyalty palace tied to a superstition about misfortune lingering in the site.
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The
Electric Review
van Bez
Supposed Burial Alive of Mary Cox Near Okonoka
Rumors surround the burial of Mary Cox near Okonoka after a physician gave morphia and a second dose was administered postdeparture. Soon after, reports claimed she died and was buried five days later, with a night-time dog disturbance fueling speculation she was buried alive. an investigation is expected. The page also prints a civic-advocacy note urging fair editor payments and respectful newspaper dissents.
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Romney
Okonoka
Buriel
Mary Cox
Little Capon
Kirk
Miss Cox
Prohibition Resolution Dead as Absent Voters Tilt Debate
The House debates a prohibition measure with votes shifting during reconsideration. Key figures include Messrs Ferrell Laidley Randolph Snodgrass Stapleton and Lucas. Despite moves to pass a ban on intoxicating liquors, a two thirds requirement blocks action and a public referendum is unlikely. The plan now shifts toward a simple majority bill, with uncertainty about Senate passage.
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Nis
Mess
Ferrell
Laidley
Mr. Randolph
Snodgrass
Stapleton
Mr. Stapleton
Carrie
Lucas
Col. White
Sayre
Doibgless
Senate
Friends
House
Inauguration Latte Timetable Causes Delays at Washington
A scrambled note describes chaotic arrivals for inauguration latte tickets in Washington. It mentions thousands seeking tickets and new aliens visiting the capital hoping to secure entries without waiting, while others await arrival dates and consider alternative options.
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Washington
Patna Ap Pticnton
Royal Household Duties And A Fatal Sleepwalk Case
A published plan outlines a comprehensive roster of royal household staff with salaries and duties, noting many attendances are minimal at Osborne and Balmoral. Also reported is a murder trial verdict of an Idaho woman in a life sentence, alleged to have killed her father during sleepwalking, and a cremation trend prompting bills in New York Boston Buffalo Cincinnati. A Beattyville poison incident raises concerns about lack of immediate emetic remedies.
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Indsay
Osborne
Balmoral
Onoe
New York
Boston
Buffalo
Cincinnati
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Massachusetts
New England Cremation Society
Resolutions of Respect from Grafton Lodge No 540 K of H
Amid funeral proceedings for Dr James B Rohrbaugh and late brother, Grafton Lodge No 540 K of H adopts resolutions of sympathy and gratitude. Committees praise the deceased as a devout, energetic Christian, pledge support to his family and advise publishing the note in local papers. Committees also thank Grafton Band for funeral service and benevolence, promising continued appreciation and future acts.
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Wy Va
Grafton Ledge
Ithas
Ulsepue
Tames
Hetrrbaug
Olteridge
Chrisdas
Knight
Kingdom of Heaven
Navros
W. VA
Grafton Lodge No
K.of H
Grafton Cornet Band
James B. Rohrbaugh
Bert Wishven
Salt fish and patent remedies offer by J A Grant ad
An old style advertisement promises new mackerel and lake herring by the barrel half or kit at low prices. It also touts Bucklaw’s Arnaca Salve for wounds rashes and skin maladies and Bhilon’s Cure with claims of universal use and refunds. The notice includes J A Grant contact for sales and dyspepsia tablets.
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Alex
Lee Bucklaw
J. A. Grant
Auction Notice in Grafton Courts Sale Details
A sale is announced for Saturday March 21 1885 at the front door of the court house Grafton. Property includes lot 31 and 52 on Knott’s Addition with appended appurtenances. Terms require six to twelve month credit with note and security. Purchaser to meet conditions as stated by the commission.
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New
Martinsville Democrat
Ana
Grafton
Knott
Tommy
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