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Newspaper
The Grafton Eagle
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1885
Page
3
A sprawling update from Grafton notes cold weather easing and river conditions improving for fishing at Allen's. It covers New Martinsburg and West Union political hints, marriage licenses, construction plans, law notices, and business prospects, with mentions of rail improvements, local deaths, and civic events.
Uncle Luty Cole lost four horses in four months after his wagon laden with sawdust stalled on the east end crossing near Grafton. Westbound No. 4 train struck the team, instantly killing two horses and demolishing the wagon as the driver tried to signal in vain. The lead horse escaped.
Scraps of history recount Hephzibah farewell chapter in Chapter VII at Grafton the county seat St Pauls Lutheran church roots in Evangelical Lutheran history Luther and Melanchthon influence noted Parkersburg meeting of temperance paper West Virginia Freeman and Ike Johnson editor hints at succession Rev J Thompson discussed Birmingham Iron Age praise Birmingham city growth Northern capital and enterprise described plus local real estate transfers and town records by Gilligan clerk of Grafton.
The town faces a near Monday election with no formal ticket yet and several aspirants for office. The organ notes the mayoral proclamation, urges electing capable men for efficient administration, and aims for good government and enforced laws, while critiquing current officials. A separate civic note discusses school lectures, church events, and a railway circular praising staff for a passenger run without accidents, followed by local notices of marriages and commerce ads.
The article lists candidates for mayor and ward seats with names such as Ales Rogers Love Colerider Hull and Jeffreys, noting merit and efficiency of men. It also reports Patrick-Dolan’s accident on a car and visits by P. Dinkle and Lée hssart. The piece advertises cloths, windows, and health products amid bustling local business notices.
An assortment of medical patent remedies and elixirs is advertised, touting cures for lung disease, liver problems, stomach issues, piles, and general debility. The notices promote tonics, tonics’ price points, free trials, and claims of restoring appetite and health, with several sellers and locations named.
An 19th century advertisement touts Dr. Frazier's Root Bitters claiming to aid liver and kidneys, sustain regular bowels, strengthen the weak, heal ailments, build nerves, and purify blood. Sold by druggists at $1.00 with agent names and endorsements from Rev. Geo. H. Thayer of Bourbon, Indiana.
Arlington House to be improved with a two story brick addition 25 by 40 feet and interior upgrades Mr William Watkins owner leads a force excavating ground behind the current building Will the street committee take notice amid river and creek flood risks The notice also lists properties on Washington Street a double house and lot plus 16 acres of land and references disorderly conduct complaints and calls for a police force dated December 20 1883 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
An assortment of patent medicines and remedies is advertised for coughs catarrh digestive issues and skin problems. Dr Frazier's Throat and Lung Balm promises a sure cure for coughs hoarseness and throat illnesses while Shinoh's Catarrh Remedy and Aromania claim cures for catarrh kidney disease and indigestion. Local agents Grafton Lipscomb and A J Grant promote these preparations with prices and assurances.
An Evansville advertisement bids for exchangeable goods and cash at the highest market price for cassimers flannels blankets and related fabrics. George Brinkman Co M W Miller and others named as agents. A dissolution notice states John J Gilligan and James Burns dissolve their copartnership with Gilligan continuing the business at No 1 McCormick Block and thanking patrons.
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