Local notes and politics in Grafton 1859
A rambling 1859 Grafton column recounts local affairs in Preston County. Mentions officials like County Clerk Elliot and Mayor wages, political visits from F.M. Reynolds and others, live stock and fish ads, weather influence on rail and river, and plans for a new Arlington House foundation. Includes remarks on municipal elections, ads from J. Frank Stanhagen, and a serenade for Vice President Hendrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Stanhagen
Newburg
Preston County
W. Scott’ Pierce
Maj
F.C. Fleming
G. C. Brohard
Flemington
New Orleans
Clark Hamilton
Charlie Corbin
Washington
Baltimore
Near miss on two trains ends in injuries and discharge
A misrouted freight and a passenger special on the same line nearly collided near Kanawha. Engineer Dolph Thomas reversed to stop the freight and its fireman was injured. The Hendricks party aboard West Virginia escaped unharmed as both trains halted within yards. Freight crew dismissed, including Thomas Bradford and James Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanawha
St. Whiles
Ka‘nawha
W. M. Clement
West Virginia
Alendrickvand
Washington
Dolph Thomas
Jempeal
Hendricks
Beidg
Dolph
Thomas
Thomas Bradford
James Morganis
Young Morgan
Democratic War Dance Delights Gr haf ton Crowd
A recent Gr afton item describes Chicago Democrats arriving for inauguration as they perform a war dance on the platform using champagne bottles as clubs and white hat faces painted for disguise. The report notes fires, flooding risks on the river, and town officials urged to dam overflow and clean channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Chicago
Washington
Obituary for a Parkersburg rail supervisor Mr Armstrong
Parkersburg Journal reports the death of Mr Armstrong aged forty one born February 90th 1844 in Oakland Maryland. He served twenty three years with the B&O Railroad and for most recent years was trains supervisor on the Pittsburgh Bresich route. He was a Presbyterian and active church member, survived by a wife and four children. A funeral committee from Copestone Chapter R A M prepared a floral tribute with the words At Rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ms. Ansstroty
Fold Lindey
Savine Leen
Oakland
Paykersburg Bresich
Legion
Ewa
Presbyteriadiehusch
Chris Han
Parkersburg Journal
Copestone
Armstrong
J.S. Pilsod
Arthur Sinsel
J. W. Hamilton
Rogers
Geo Creel
Thos. Shiel
George Brinkman
J. A. Hante
Dedd
Roller skating craze grips Fairmont town and its people
In Fairmont the roller skating fad touches all layers of society from merchants and lawyers to printers and preachers as they rush to the rink. A local professor teaches skating, drawing mixed reactions from the community while concerns about town officials’ salaries and a list of jurors for the March term also appear amid the lively scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
P Rofesser
Daisy
Drcws
Pever
Wheeling
Lop Ear and Hepzibah Baptist History in Grafton Area
Fragmentary history of Lop Ear or Union Valley Baptist church near Grafton with notes on Hephzibah name origins, Rev. Hertzey 1859 60 ministry and local lore. Mentions Daniel as historian, local schools, and community figures amid scattered notices of incidents and individuals in Taylor County area.
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Grettog
Ward's Alley
Telat
Corbin's
Hephzibah
Daniel
Ploneae
Grafton
Daniel i
Ertie
Cuion Valley Baptist Church
Besa Baptist Church
Sehgal
Schial Heise Ias
Baptist Church
Anil
Elmeh
Ani
Nehateh
Hertzey
Pennsylvania
Lo Bar
Union Valley
Hepzibah
Hezekish
Manasseh
Israel
Hezekiah
Christa
Masie
A Hint to Parents About a Safe Croup Remedy
A short notice claims DuLat'a Swise Balam as a harmless remedy for croup in children. It asserts the product contains no morphine or opium, is pleasant to take, and that no child will hesitate to use it. Sold by ASK Limpscomb Gratton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cropp
Presley Ute
Eres
Walvet
Mass Cors Cropp
As c
Henri
Jas
Cochran
Midgleville
Jennie Maniter
John Manlier
Weston
Marshall
Lloyd
Ces Tuckey
Taylor County
Helert
Bing
Bean Tucker
Grover Cleveland
Mill Pond
Meadland
J. A. Grant
Limpscomb
Gratton
Remarkable Recoveries and Public Notices From Old Gazette
A cluttered page notes debts to the late firm Allen Haymonn and Co and urges nettling bylaw collection. It catalogs remarkable recoveries and medical testimonials for Electric Bitter and Acker’s Blood Elixir, with promotional claims and prices. Resolutions detail Dr. A H Thayer’s departure from Gaartox to Washington, and town council tributes to his service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen, Haymonn and Co
A. H. Thayer
Gaartox
W. Va
Washington
Trechise
Beualeed
Hia
Snd
Kline
Atchet
Philadelphia
Well Davies
An Editor's Tribute to Dr King’s New Dia Cure
Editor Theron P Keator of Ft Wayne Tod Gazette extols Dr King’s New Dia Cures for severe and mild coughs. He claims a five year battle with coughs ended swiftly using the remedy. Persuades readers to try a Free Trial bottle from Galbat J A. Grants Drug Store. Large Size $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theron P. Keator
Ft. Wayne, Tod
Gazette
Dr. King
Bey
Galbat J. A. Grant
Advertising drug claims in early city handbook era
An OCR fragment markets a purporting medicine claiming to aid children, with phrases about instant relief and harmless power, priced at 23 and 73 cents, attributed to A. R Lipscomb, druggist, Graficos. Mentions kidney disease and a council member Woolhits, NS. References Lipscomb’s Drug and feature on Electroba street and urging readers to shop and save money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover
F. M. Reynolds
Keyser
Gratton
A. KR
Laura Williams
King‘wood
AT. Holt
West Grafton
Railroad Street
A. R Limpecomb
Graficos
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Grafton Eagtermick Beck
Ersay
Wards Alley
Groundhog
Allen's
Qhley
Tatex
Hiliott
C. ©. Pride
Pairmont
Dunnington
Holt
Bet
Alfred ‘T. Holt
W Violt
Peck
Frank Shaw
Arlington House
Wisley
PHL Bong & Son
George Herb Olthinier
Pittsburg
Hight
Patrick O'Day
Bridgeport
P. McCorwick
Internal Revenue
McCormick Block
Hendrick
Keith
Dayton
Ohio
Jin West
Pierson
State Tribuné
Alex
Leeds
Italy
Siabeatton
Beilding
County Court
Pleasants County
Weston Republican
McCroft
Ed Wright
Winfield
Charleston
Gilmer County Millard
Robinson
Millard
Wat. L. Grant, Jr
Columbus
Starling Medical College
Arco Ae
M. Ae Young
Se Seeeciva
Sinan
Wu. L. Grant
B. de C. J Company
South Grafton
Gilmer County
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Dan Boyd
Wheeling Hospital
Boyd
Fawnington
Grams and Petit
Point Pleasant
John Brock
Letart
Earl Pickens
Birnixig
Luther Martin
Morgan Bainbridge & Son
Mersrs
Wm. Carrothera
Smith Miller
A. Ho McConkey
Bach
Buffalo House
Comneil
A . Binke
Kerser
Kadden
Parkershare
Perperance
Dorsey Macken
Wen
Geafion
Baltimor
Ofive
University of Marq
Eee - Aba Walner Retanmat
University At Maryland
Sib
Avex
Bugian
Armaca
Willing
Manchester
Ebottie
J. A
J. A.grant
Arromana
W. Gevigt
Lipscomb
Druggs
Aukie
Pelior
Woolhits
N.S
Mare
A. Short
Laetroba
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