Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

The Grafton Eagle in Grafton, West Virginia

We have 4,406,298 pages in West Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

The Grafton Eagle

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1884

Page

2

Assessor Allen urged to re assess county property tax

The piece rails at Assessor Allen to proceed with a full re assessment of county property per Gov Jackson and Supreme Court order. It cites resistance as revolutionary and calls for supporting the Democratic party to redress deemed wrongs, praising the court decision against Brooke county assessor Miller T. Buchannan.

Allen Aig Allen Supreme Court Jackson Supreme Court of ‘Appeals Miller T. H. Buchannan Brooke County Demovcratic Party

Barbour County road project blamed on mismanagement

Fragmented reminiscences accuse Wilson and others of delays and mis spending on a Barbour County railway project begun in 1883. Critics claim excessive costs, unpaid services, and political infighting, urging accountability and stronger leadership ahead of state party conventions.

Assessor Allen Faces Reassessment Delay Over Letter

The assessor declined to follow guidance from ex Governor Pierpoint and Mason, saying he did not seek or need outside help. His stance prompted potential liability for refusing duty and a mandated county revaluation, likely taking one to two months and delaying county business.

Allen Pierpoint Mason

Grafton and Greenbr Board Organizes in Meeting

A new board of ors for the Grafton and Greenbr it held a Monday meeting in Grafton electing officers including President J. W. Palbott and General Manager George M. Whitescarver. The board plans immediate action to secure track and road bed improvements with experienced railroad men guiding transportation and maintenance.

Grafton & Greenbr Grafton J. W Palbotti Glanse George M. Whitescarver Clements Bop Chaveineey i

Voters Endorse Maxwell Amid Bourbon Rule Rhetoric

A fragmented partisan screed laments Reconstruction era politics in West Virginia. The author blasts Democratic leaders including Thendota Me Phelps and Edwin Maxwell, claims misrule by a Bourbon dynasty, and urges support for Maxwell and other cited figures ahead of November elections. The piece invokes the 19th century political tension and threatens continued turmoil.

Thendota Phelps West Seins Twe James Terguson Honey Davis Daniel Lamb Moore Paul Haymond Col. Hoffman T Uns Ani Maxwell Tost Andave Daniel Edwin Maxwell West Virginia Steandiabe Parkersburg

Frayed rail promo invites Lonkersson travel throng to Chivano

A turbulent fragment touts B. and C. lines with lavish trains and sleeper cars linked to Chionzo depot. It promises lower fares, summer tickets good through July 18 with round trip options, and stresses comfort and safety as part of an expansive travel drive amid chaotic wording.

Chivano Buku Ardy Silu Chionzo Fain du Avon Das

Legal Debate Over Auditor Powers in State Constitution

The document discusses whether the Auditor's instructions to assessors are lawful under the state constitution. It cites cases like Slack v. Tagoli and argues for legislative restraint and judicial finality in constitutional questions. The piece surveys separation of powers and the duty of government branches to obey higher authority.

Virginis Jaime Otis Este Avstasaro Cates of Tis Buparior Waldron.va Kouac Slack Tagoli Legislative Department Cain Grils ix Hue Ita High Court of Tin Fos Savoy Cony Baits Eltic Saul Vitel Cemnovs

Local Court Levy Term Sparks Democratic Nominee Query

The county court meets all day for the levy term amid tax and public notice disputes. Citizens must appear with accounts, as Punkerton’s deafness raises questions about securing a Democratic nominee amid contentious local politics.

Comnty

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Grafton Eagle Eagle Company, Eaiins and Priorette Virginia Nsttor Burtne Tillinois Republican Edwin M Harrison County J. Hebert Ohio County Spencer W.sturm Marion County Rendall Ritchie County Alen Menry Fresignat Martin Pendence Barbour Yanty Lowry Barbourne Barbour Wilson Tod Barbour County Philippi Woods Ales Haymond Fairmont New Dominion Tucker County Board of Registration Judge Maxwell and Tee Tiun Voise Kanawhi County Opheid Aseastr Aston Enventine Hilinnetta Jsreania Gopremir Wah Riteeatre Wat Ugg Baie Huster Leven Huggarchinse Tere F. Steal Negis Theo Tam Ange Grafton, W.va John J. Gilligan & Co J. J. Gilligan & CO No. 1 Tcormick Blook Main St W. Va DE le Thu Androme Etekerve Hawke Getate Sincoe Jooretan Ark Jan Tom Tota Oma Vinrens Conny Taylor M. Durbin Cann Auprorttedl Diraris Elyowbeen F.C. Omeer Pebrae We Miles A. Hitman Chauit Court Tilman Meath Miles A. Efimat Joseph Dferum Tits Price John Horr Herr Renlyil Cron Iter Fark Creek Salvely'e-mll County Court Teylor Flin Jammary Ronersetpilve Ao Pal Ponjity Ory Testtnon Rom Cours Toodalt Bennies Glerk Taylor County Court Portage Weither AL Onc Rese Fru & CO Aupuma Soine Sodapril James Blaine Congress Gurféld O'Klen Robbins Nesta Arenic Wonders Henic Istic Relligent Lagreous Golden Pigeant Anit & Oelock BARD
Search Courier

Search the The Grafton Eagle Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The The Grafton Eagle?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication