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The Grafton Eagle

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1884

Page

3

Grafton Eagle Notes Local Life and Spring Signs

Community notes from Grafton mention a courtship rumor, beaver college ad, and a range of local events. Reports cover birthdays, debt, a theater rehearsal, and a marble tablet display with the Valley House guest tally, plus school visits and attendance figures across several districts.

Grand Ball Promises Night of Fashion and Dance in Grafton

The Grand Ball drew a premier crowd with about fifty or more guests including many strangers from distant places. The event featured a lengthy grand march, elegant costumes of silk and costly fabrics, and a visit to Gibson's and Clark's restaurants for oysters before resuming dancing until four in the morning. The Grafton Orchestra supplied music and was praised as one of the finest in the state. Notable attendees included Miss Adam Nessley of West Union, Miss Evs Hays of Fairmont, Misses Davidson and Woodford of Webster, Mr. Branty of Glades Hotel, and several local gentlemen from Clarksburg, Webster, and nearby areas.

Grafton Poe Gibson's Clark’s Grafton Orchestra Adam Nessley West Union Mies Evs Hays Fairmont Davidson Woodford Webster Jobo Branty Glades

Rambling West Virginia Notes and Local News

West Virginia letters recount Parkersburg rustlings and railroading chatter. A farmer sells land in Morgantown, coal on a farm near Reprown, and local stock trading. obituaries for John Brannon, and community musings on morality and church life. Proclamations announce Grafton election details for March 17.

Opiate and Goods Sale Reported at Grafton Store

Wacum and White have received an eleget tape of new goods including notions and various items. They invite calls and visits to their Grafton location to view and purchase the updated stock, described as one of the leading lines in the area.

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