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The Grafton Eagle

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1884

Page

2

Eagle Company editors and proprietors in Grafton Virginia change of publication day

The Eagle announces it will publish on Friday instead of Thursday. The piece references Democratic and Republican figures in Lewis and Taylor counties, debates over tax measures, and calls for a practical reform plan. It notes Asaestor and Horner as political figures and comments on prohibition and liquor licensing attitudes.

Eagle Spiketrae Grater Nevernotor Asaestor Allen

Edwin Maxwell for Governor urged by Greens and Republicans

A letter to the Intelligencer argues Hor Edwin Maxwell is the strongest GOP candidate for governor. The writer says Maxwell commands independent and Greenback support, would win by 600 votes in the county, and reflects a practical, temperate, pro labor stance. Also noted is an eastern drive by Lowndes on rights of way for a West Virginia and Pennsylvania railroad project.

Juige Edwin Maxwell The Intelligencer Haying Maxwel Jeweth Berconias West Union Maxwell Court of Appeals Weston Greenback Libor Party Supreme Court West Virginia Pennsylvania R. A Lowndes Clarkalaerg News

Putnam County Plan Seeks Allied Opposition Ticket

The Putnam plan unites Republican and Greenback labor interests and other leaders to oppose the Democrats. It aims to reform state policy abuses and drive Democrats from power. The agreement calls for an opposition electoral ticket named Sinta, with three Republicans, three Greenbackers, and a Republican…

Greenback Putnam County Sinta Greenbackers Republica

West Virginia Democrats back Boss Baker as chair

The Evening Journal notes that Boss Baker is chosen to head the State Democratic Executive Committee. It argues he wields influence over the party, using his connections with Standard Oil and the press to push a free trader presidential candidate.

Boss Baker West Virginia Evening Journal

Far Off Proxy in Third District Representation

The Third District was represented at Grafton by Mr. Hart of the Wheeling Intelligencer. The committee had no information on party conditions in this part of the state. A substitute should have been sent, and the editor’s harsh critique of action last year was questioned for its timing and taste.

Grafton Hart Wheeling Intelligencer J. HL. Huling Action Hero

Republican Fourth District Nominating Talk Sparks Debate

Fragmentary remarks from the Fourth District Republicans discuss nominating Pi Morria of the Milakig Gazette for Congress. The speaker voices lasting suspicion about Dut, doubting his fitness for a congressional seat amid political infighting and partisan scrutiny.

Pi Morria Milakig Congress Dro

Curious trade proposal fuels free trade quarrel

A Memphis Avalanche-like clipping cites a Baltimore American editorial arguing free traders split the party by opposing protective tariffs. It notes proposals to tax manufacturers and abolish national import duties would pit Southern free traders against protectionists, prompting intra party strife. The piece frames the division as a strategic winnowing of the Democratic base.

Memphis Baltimore American

Court Dockets Show Not Guilty Verdicts in Several Indictments

State cases include Elihu Curry found not guilty on faunt and battery. William Gregory and George Dawson, unlawful retailing, not guilty. John Reilly, confessed judgment with $5 costs. Multiple defendants face guilty verdicts for unlawful retailing with fines, and other charges are continued or dismissed. A divorce granted to Sarah Canning on abandonment grounds.

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Chancery Notice and Commissioner Sale in Taylor County

Public notice from Taylor County West Virginia announcing a chancery case involving Piston and the defendant with a first Monday of April deadline to appear and answer. Also details of depositions to be taken April list, and a separate commissioner’s sale of estate Lots 13 and half of 16 in Grafton district with credit terms and security required.

Nancy Pring Bration EaaLe Unis Piatnitit Joseph de Armey Samuel P. McCormick Gunfton Taylor West Virginia Eli Phillips Tyslor Ob West Milas P. McConsicx Attorn Attorne Eoissioner George We Ward Adia Platnum George W. Whod Ignirient Devce Ciréuil Taylor County Virginia Nate Grafton Bess Oles Jared Sear Suively Paricwlan Dent An. Joan Taylor Saxaty MI County

Blood on the Moon Retailer Cites 12 Years Serving Grafton

A retailer in Grafton recalls twelve years of public service to customers, describing dedication to the town and ongoing commitment to local commerce despite challenges.

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