$15,000 Grafton bonds offered at First National Bank
Local notice reports sale of Turm. of Grafton corporation bonds for 500 increments at a set rate, payable annually by coupons. Investors are urged to secure before sold out. The item appears among broader local notices including personnel moves, a building plan on Main Street, and miscellaneous town news.
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Grafton
areSiow
First National Bank
West Virgin
Charles Kittle
Smith's Run
Lewis County
Buckhannon
Sandy River
West
Little Kanawha
Kanawha
Latrobe
St. M 'S
Monongahela
Rey
Main Street
H. A. Spies
Mannington
Parkersburg
Ward's Alley
B. Rehisbaugh
Martinsburg
B& Olr. R
Inglé Malone
Littleton
Capt. Malone
Terra Alta
Ohio River
Gratton's Shame Highlights Town's Crime Past
In a grim longtime record, Gratton's history of crime intensifies as Mrs. Burke dies after weeks of neglect amid alcohol trauma. Evidence points to a pattern of intoxication and abandonment linked to Mike Burke and associates. The inquest aired testimonies from relatives and neighbors, detailing drink import from a saloon and a care breakdown that culminated in her death. The jury returned exposure as a key factor. funeral held Tuesday as Burke and son faced bail.
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Gratton
Mike Burke
Burke
Grafton
Riang
Brown
George E
Hay
Miss Burke Everal
Hanns
Kitcherr
Mipetiell
Val. Burke
Mike; T
Val
Mike
Mrs. Burke
George” Henderson
George
Jurke
Willie
Tsaw
Pat Madden
George Henderson
Drs. J. Il
Visit to county infirmary outlines costs and staff
County Commissioner William Watkins of West Grafton and Mr E J Colerider toured the county infirmary to review operations and expenses. They note annual costs for twelve residents around 1400 dollars last year with furniture accounted for, and estimates for this year near 1200 dollars. farm yields under steward Judkins provided bread and meat. Colerider endorses Judkins as capable in his role.
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William W. Carpenter
Briliin J. Mason
James M. Jefferys
Ida Bird Proudfoot
Emil
Grob
Bertha Embrill
Switzerland
Knottstidle
Emibeist
Annie
Demoss
DH Grapex
Katy Kiney
H. S. Eisner
WR. Lowder
John Moran
Martha Moran
Mity Miller
Geo
William Watkins
West
Grafton
E. J. Colerider
Judkins
Colerider
John W. Cornwell
Taylor County
West Virginia
Gaid Cornwell
Amreas and Taylor Company
Westerman
Jahwaey
Burke Arrest Chronicle in Grafton Case
Police traced a warrant tied to Steve Burke and his father to a Grafton home. Constable Compton and two Baltimore detectives, with Mayor support, surrounded the residence. In a tense entry Val Burke was encountered as officers moved inside but the full details remain unclear due to partial transcription.
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Steve Burke
Grafton
Compton
Baltimore
Smith Awi Smonse
Smith
Val. Burke
Scraps of History in Grafton and Taylor County
A voice in a local newspaper invites readers to share vivid history of Grafton and Taylor County. It launches a serialized reminiscence focusing on churches, notably the 1873 Andrew’s Methodist Episcopal church, and the origins of Methodism, John Wesley, Charles Wesley, and early American spread. The writer seeks feedback, donations, and readers’ memories to build a household history for the town. Public notices include real estate transfers, a captain’s death from a dental accident, and community notices about local merchants, a library relief drive, and busily skating rinks drawing business.
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Ges
Adam
Eve
Grafton
Taylor County
Jentry
Lam
Sarrec
Ant
Methodist Episcopal Church
Andrews
Jas
Job Wesley
Charles
Wesley
Jobin
Epworth
London
March Charles
Lola
John
John Wesley
George Whitefield
Jan Wesley
America
Georgia
Philip Enibury
New York
Thomas Coke
Hop Andrews
Grafton Andrews Methodist Episcopal
L. Allen
Tayor County
Local notes and business from Grafton era
A patchwork of local notices recounts improving health of W J Davidson, Miss Etsie McCarty visiting, and Professor Luckey teaching penmanship. It mentions Sam Gray’s shop, A R Lips, a ball, church loyalties, and a new correspondent with mixed reception. Also reports on the B&O Railroad track contest results, a North German Lloyd ticket offer, and political apathy among voters with turnout stats.
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W. J. Davidson
Etsie McCarty
J. B. Luckey
Charlie Boggess
Marion
J. Waller
Bitters
J. A. Grant
Garet
Sam Gray
A. R. Lips
Comb's
M.,p
Aidance
Holiday Drug Store Ad Promises Low Prices and Stock
An OCR fragment advertises De Kline's drug store at 827 Aven and 831 years nearby, promoting holiday season goods and cheap pacers. It invites readers to drop in for a large stock and mentions December 20 as a date, reflecting a festive sale. The snippet reflects a local storefront ad with shopping emphasis.
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Lamscomb
Electric Bitters Promised Cure for Kidney and Liver Ailments
Advert says Electric Bitters cure Bright's disease diabetes and other ailments, purifying blood and aiding the bowels. Claims thousands already cured and guarantees every bottle, sold by E. Gaast.
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Bright
Dulac's Swise Indo Fan Remedy Promoted for Coughs
A brief advertisement touts Dulac's Swise Indo Fan as a safe remedy for coughs and colds, claiming quick relief without morphine or opium. Priced at 25 and 75 cents, sold by AR Lipscomb in Graf-ton, West Virginia.
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Dulac
Lipscombs Grafton
Old Time Remedies and Patent Cure Claims
An advertisement fragment touts Brown's Iron Bitters as a remedy for rheumatic joints and general weakness, claiming blood improvement and pain relief with numerous testimonials. It also mentions Dulac's Swiss Halsem as a cough remedy and references various local shops and merchants in Grafton and nearby areas.
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Ci Teenthat
St. Tron
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Booths Creek
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Wickwire Creek
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G.&g. Survey
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Europe
North German Lloyd
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Sterling Agricultural Journal
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Salve
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Torn
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Curtin & CO
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GW. Curtin & Co
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