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The Grafton Eagle

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1885

Page

3

Bonds for sale in Grafton West Virginia 300 each

Local notice announces sale of First National Bank of Grafton bonds in sums of 300 dollars at six percent interest with annual coupons. Readers are urged to secure investments before selling out, with other town items and weather notes interspersed in the column.

Grafton First National Bank of West Virginia Vermer Miss Weaver Pune Himelf Su'b Wheeling Barhoary Taylor Stece Goodwin Wilson le Courtney Sitahtent West Santas Asad Iran Telcos Feendange

Rail wreck tragedy spurs murder mystery theories

A passenger train crash near Thornton left multiple injuries as a derailed freight engine struck a mail car and coaches. Investigators probe for arson and sabotage motives amid claims of robberies and harsh company layoffs. engineer Col Hephylin, killed, had a long rail career and was known for speed.

Tenier Gethera Hedainir Enner Parseigérd Abhout Bfigint Nnmiber Grafton House Keyser G Djothier Paket Bly Azul Whetagh Clarge Comimdter Henry Ager Col Hephylin Thornton Anc

Disturbing Hunting Accident and Local Court Notes

Two ten year old boys named Phillips hunted near French Creek when one mistook movement in brush and fired, killing his cousin instantly. The report also covers a court session appointing officials and a social event at a Wheeling hotel with elopement news and assorted local notices.

Buewnt French Creek Phillips Sineon David

Fragmented 19th Century Rail Wreck Narrative Emerges

A garbled early report recalls a wreck near East Grafton and a complex sequence of events. The text mentions a City Collector, unnamed passengers, a train center incident, and questions about the vehicle’s pace and signals amid confusing dialogue and references to local figures and investigations.

Complimentary Dinner at the Valley House New Year's

On New Year's Day B J Gorm proprietor of the Valley House hosted a complimentary dinner for personal friends and patrons. The management aims to grow into the market and make the hotel feel home-like with a dignified display reflecting credit on Paieee. Also notes the First National Bank of Grafton condition and mentions reduced rates on flannels and hosiery.

Mamie Brannon Madge Henry Tregauan Wwestinsham Gen Stoneall Tick Son Jas Whales Weston Cameron Countey Green C Wheelin Grafton Iudge Brannon B.J. Gorm Valley House Spollin U Bonun Rte First National Bank of Grafton i Coeke de Coyx

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