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Newspaper
The Grafton Eagle
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1884
Page
3
Local notes from Grafton report political maneuvering as candidates for Sheriff and County Clerk surface. Community events include Masonic picnic plans, a temperance lecture by Mrs Wells, weather talk, and updates on train schedules, with brief items on residents, accidents, and a shooting incident in the area.
Executive committee appoints members to conduct the next quarterly review at U B Church on Sunday June 29 at 7 30 p m. Rev J H Flanagan covers Pauls and Missionary Journey lessons Acts 18 23 98 19 1 8 Paul at Ephesus Acts 10 8 22 Rev G A Davis covers Pauls Preaching Abstinence for others sake Christian Love Victor over Death Rev Geo H Bowers covers Uproar at Ephesus Liberal Giving Rev F P Robertson covers Christian Liberty Justification by Faith Rev J M Warden covers The Blessedness of Believers Obedience to Law M Donets Pres H Frasacas See
Monday afternoon a cave in at Wheeling Water Works buried workman John Smith of Wellsville under tons of earth rock and timbers. Patrick Seuden of East Liverpool escaped after being carried down but narrowly escaped injury. Smith is believed dead, possibly ten to thirty feet buried. if not crushed he would have suffocated quickly.
The Barbour County Republican Convention met at Philippi on the 14th. State Senator M W Coburn announced a strong ticket headed by Dr OC Rusmisel for the House of Delegates Chastine Clevenger for Sheriff Frederick Byrer for Clerk of the Circuit Court M M Hoff for Clerk of the County Court and A G Dayton for Prosecuting Attorney.
The Republican State Convention is ordered for Parkersburg on Wednesday July 30 1884 at 10 a.m. to nominate governors and state officers, elect six presidential electors, select a state central committee, and conduct other business. Delegates and Republicans opposing the Democratic administration are invited to attend and participate. Job work offered at the office with attention to neatness and style.
In Grafton a Democratic meeting adopted a resolution barring Republicans, with Sullivan of Maryland leading the motion. The vote was decided by a standing count, signaling a party faction that favors secret manipulation. The event left the room spiritless as the party resumes work with no GOP presence. A separate accident occurred on the railroad near Fetterman when a train and truck collided, tearing engine side and injuring a passenger coach belonging to Adaline Patti. John Kinney, long-time trackman, faces temporary suspension for the mishap.
Mystic Lodge No 74 A F and A Masons held a lodge sociable on Tuesday evening with 75 to 100 members and guests attending. Strawberries and ice cream were served, music by the Grafton Orchestra delighted attendees, and some dancing followed as the crowd enjoyed a pleasant evening and hoped for another similarly enjoyable gathering.
A miner clashed with Hogan after demanding a bill payment in Hogan’s store. Hogan struck with a pick handle and the miner was beaten and cut. The injured man fought back with a knife before onlookers separated them. Hogan is feared dying. Elsewhere in Graf ton, a roof fire at widow Kennedy’s home was extinguished with no major damage. A crowd reported the potats bag issue.
Philippi residents witness a sweeping overhaul as stockholders vote to replace the old management led by Wilson. John Bradshaw and B. F. Martin head a new board aiming to curb inefficiency and steer toward potential merger routes through the Monongahela Valley.
The column records community life from Boothsville and nearby areas. It notes serenades for Nixon's, building a new house by Richard Freeman, a Pennsylvanian trip by Pee ee, Hall attending Furmanont commencement, visitors to Palatine, fencing work by Boico, Middleville exhibition attendance, upcoming services at David Slocum's, Emma Slocum's illness recovery, Sibbyth school activity, and local inquiries about upcoming weddings and candidates, with several humorous neighborly questions.
Farmers complain of drought harming crops in the area. Mrs Borogin of Wheeling visits, returning from the Valley. Arthur White and Geo Woolard came back to Wheeling. Miss Orilla looks jaunty. Local women visit Grafton market, buying peck of pase for 75 cents. Dates uncertain, sentiment and house updates noted.
The snitial distribution of prizes to pupils of St Augustine's school, under the sisters of St Joseph, will occur at Brinkman's Hall on Tuesday evening the 24th inst. An entertaining program of songs plays speeches is planned with a small admission fee to cover hall expenses.
Jamies Riggins of Scotch Hill fined $2 and costs for drunkenness. Thames Barbee of Irondale fined $1 and costs for drunkenness. John Tansy released on good behavior probation. date not specified.
Notice announces applications for teaching posts at Grafton School. Submissions must be received by 2 p.m. on Saturday, date to be stated. Bordered by the Bowed Parents, President BF ETL.
J A Tawney, a leading attorney of Winans Minn, says after over three years use he regards Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption as the best remedy for coughs and colds. He notes it never fails to cure severe colds and relieves pain, with large bottles offered at 1.00 free trail at Grant s drug store.
Advertisement promises swift relief from Bright's disease diabetes weak back and other illnesses. It asserts blood purification and regulated bodily functions with a guaranteed result, sold by J A Guast.
Fragmented OCR listing businesses and sales in Parkersburg area. Mentions temperance meeting, real estate on Latrobe street in Grafton, one house with three rooms and porches, and various ads for books, remedies, clothing, and silk items. Includes “Help Wanted” and a Rochester millinery ad. scattered names and prices.
A fragmented listing advertises patent medicines, plasters, combs at A. Daugherty & Lips, with appeals to visit Warlden's Greenbrier restaurant for meals and note of James G. Blaine's works and political references.
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