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Newspaper
The Grafton Eagle
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1884
Page
3
Local items recount Decoration Day crowds, police failings, fires and safety fears, with mentions of visiting dignitaries, residents visiting relatives, and plans for a new freight depot. It covers civic concerns, arrests, and a critique of police efficiency amid community events.
A severe blaze damaged the Sentinel office and Lilly’s store as flames swept a town block. W. G. Boyd aided a back-yard pump attack while crowds battled the fire. property losses run into hundreds, with Sentinel forced to suspend publication for up to two weeks. The Kee and Jompton properties also burned, with rescue efforts credited to the Grafton Fire Department amid unclear ignition causes.
Horace Noyes a prominent citizen died after a lingering illness at his home. Born in Franklin New Hampshire he was 75 and lived much of his life there before moving to this state. He moved to Fut terman about fifteen years ago with his wife and had no children. He once started the Fagerman Feniture Factory in 1878 which failed and left him with substantial losses. An honest man he was respected for his upright character and served as Taylor county schools superintendent for a term.
Sergeant Sinvase and aides presented cases before Mayor Deck on May 30 recounting charges of plain drunk against James Lambert M M Pancher Geo Linn W B Simms Geo B Sepp W Haymaker WD Barnett Sapp Mark Riley James Goodwin Wm Murdock James Morris E R Murphy and Thos Tigh with fines and costs totaling 13 40 plus additional penalties. June 2 proceedings added James Barret Tom Maddsen George Henderson for disorderly conduct and concealed weapon carrying in the circuit court area with further recognizance required.
The Taylor County Teachers Institute meets from the 16th to the 21st this month with John A. Watson of Mannington and Prof Geo E Little of Washington D C expected to attend part of the week. Kitzmiller coordinates hotel arrangements in Grafton to secure low rates for visiting teachers. Officials are directed to the date of officers day on Wednesday the 18th and teacher examinations scheduled for the following Monday and Tuesday including fees.
A bustling Decoration Day in Graf ion draws crowds from across the region. Procession from Main Street to West Gratton cemetery features four cornet bands from Palatine Mann ington Flemington and Grafton. Oration by Hon. W Atkinson of Wheeling praises patriotism charity and unity. Miss Kate Ebert reads Wil Garleton poem Cover them with Beautiful Flowers. Local bands and marshal Harry Gusemen coordinate the event with orderly, festive pageantry.
At a Taylor county session in Grafton on June 3 1884 the board elected James W Batson president and John H Davis secretary. Benjamin F Martin nominated Benjamin Baily and Stephen W Poe as Board of Examiners for 1884 85. they were chosen to serve from July 1 1884 to June 30 1885. A brief report notes a separate incident where Freie Zeck fell and broke an arm.
A 1883 resolution by the Grafton and General company contemplates issuing bonds of 1000 each to build from Grafton to Philippi and thence to Beverly with mortgage of road and franchise. Directors debate trust deeds, default stakes, and sale of property if bonds fail, amid accusations of favored schemes and political maneuvering within the board.
A Baltimore area hall hosted Blind Tom, billed as a musical phenomenon, drawing a refined, packed audience despite critiques of his talent and the looming fate of the road linked to the Baltimore and Ohio company. The performance delivered laughter at times, yet raised questions about the entertainer’s condition and the future of the travel route.
The State Central Committee invites Republicans to attend the quarterly convention to decide on county meeting schedules and delegate representation. It prescribes one delegate for every one hundred votes for Garfield and Arthur, and calls for action to appoint delegates to the State Convention. OW J. W. Cowden, secretary.
Work on the Bennett contract proceeds slowly as a large force is requested by President Clements to accelerate progress toward a Morgantown payroll by December. Palatine remains uncertain and bridge building is unfairly viewed. Ads note book binding services, stationery supplies, Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, and fishing tackle offered by local sellers.
The fourth International Sunday School Convention of the United States and Canada will be held in Louisville. Delegates from West Virginia are entitled to twelve delegates, with twelve alternates. Reduced rail rates will be available for delegates and alternates who apply by June 6 to 8 via the convention secretary in Worthington.
Mr Henry Comptog expresses sincere thanks to the citizens of Grafton for their prompt and realy notion on Friday last in extinguishing the fire that threatened his house on Main street.
Died near Knottevill e life L. Spring aged about 40 leaves a wife and family. He fell ill Friday evening and died Wednesday morning. Women now serve on juries in Washington territory. A Seattle deputy district attorney praised the new law saying it is the grandest thing for Seattle noting cloaks and bonnets in view and only one spittoon in the courtroom, seldom used.
The Agricultural World is lauded as a leading journal with wide agricultural content and engaging features. Judge Parrish’s law relation essays are highlighted, and plans for his southern tour to write regional agricultural columns are noted along with a strong household department appealing to readers.
Mr Wu reports his wife has suffered bronchitis for years with no relief from remedies. Dr King's New Dis infection Coughs and Colds guarantees a cure for bronchial trouble. Trial bottles free, large size $1.00 at Des t-cant's Drug Store.
Decoration Day Baptist festival in Brinkman’s Hall by the ladies of the church drew strong crowds. Edward Shepherd of Hacksbury reports relief from a painful throat and arthritis after using Elevtrie Bitters, with sales noted at 2c a bottle. Thirty gallons of ice cream were sold. receipts neared $14 amid crowded hotels and town visitors.
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