Local items mix social notes and sports in Grafton
A long, mixed read from Grafton era covers weather, baptisms, town mismanagement, a Martinsburg convention, and a new local baseball club Our Boys, with Athletics, promise a lively season. Reports mention World events, priests, businesses, accidents, and civic matters amid lively town commentary.
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Grafton
Will Kinet
Will Lilly
A. Ford
J. R. Morgan
C Williams
A. Shaw
E_ Hamilton
Creel
Welch
Blaney
Batton
If. Rogera
A. Peg
di. O' Morgan
Espiaing i
Boney
Preachers and Callings Move Through Ravenswood Presbytery
Reports detail Rev. Andrew Virtue retiring sergon, Rev. H. G. Blayney’s transfer to Lower Buffalo, and Rev. Phillips and Elijor Bert chosen as commissioners to the General Assembly at Saratoga Springs in May. Douglas Carlisle licensed to preach, Morgantown call installation planned, and Missionary Society annual meeting notes.
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Andrew Virtue
I. B. Reed
Fai It
Merrick
Parkersburg
Blayney
Ravenswood
Ander
Lower Buffalo Ohgrab
Washington Presbytery
Phillips
French Creek
Elijor
Bert
Mannington
General Assembly
Saratogy
Loyal Yount
D.D
T. Sgpleton
Teter
Ladjngt
French Grieg
Jake Kemple Delivers Tribulations Lecture at Essikwso Hall
A Mond night address by Jake Kemple attracts a full front row as he recounts his office pursuing trials and a 400 mile walk home from Washington. He narrates youth hopes, manhood hardship, and patriotism, urging the next generation to avoid office seeking. He hints at a return lecture with a parade and promises to draw a large audience again.
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Jake Kemple
Essikwso
Gratton
Washington
Jake
Reronic Vietra
Bengee
Nefe
Closing Exercises at Grafton Public Schools
Examined fragments describe closing exercises at Grafton Graded School to be held Friday and Saturday May 9 in the afternoon and evening. Mentions invitation, fair index, and promotion based on attendance with emphasis on those who stay for the battlefield, plus a note on payment.
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Lea
Pasyerra
Boy killed by train while boarding near Graf ton
A boy about 27 named Van Carroll, son of John Carroll, attempted to board a moving grain train at Bowlesburg while en route for a fishing trip. He was drawn under the wheels and killed instantly, his body mutilated. His remains were returned to Graf ton and buried there on Monday afternoon.
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Bowlesburg
van. Carroll
John Carroll
Grafton
Card of Thanks and Local Notes from Flemington Area
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to young ladies and gentlemen who helped recently, noting proceeds exceeded expectations and the effort benefited many beyond the congregation. The item also records local anecdotes about residents, a court case, church customs, and community changes with names and places like Flemington Maple, Martinsburg, Meadland, and Grafton.
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Q Grown
Sistension Sr
Fetterman sees growth as new buildings rise downtown
Town booster notes rapid progress with Bennett and Evans in new buildings and a plan to attract strangers. He urges citizens to improve property, promote Lipige coal prospects, and attract investment while rail shipping supports a potential coal shaft. Fanchon the Tirekee TM drawing crowds at Brinkman’s Hall also receives praise for Minnie McGraw and Julia McManinjon performances and 150 in receipts over two nights.
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Washington Stree McGraw
Taylor Cole
Barratt
Ringles
South
Grafton
Lgnd
Gas House
Cemetry
Texter
Thayers
A. Flayer
W.F. Poe
L. E. Ward
Enirim Exore
Fetterman
Eva Bogst
Myers
Bennett
Evans
Fettermat
Debetlaet
Tocate
Evry
Rio
Marion County
Lipige
Bice
Fanghen
Brinkman’s Hall
Fanchon
Ote Inca
Mise Minnie McGraw
Julia McManinjon
Fadet
Agg
Charley Dari Jar
Parks
Ex-Governor Matthews Dies After Illness
Ex Governor Matthews dies shortly after midnight on Monday after several days of serious illness. Born in Gooak, he studied at Lew cerg Academy and the University of Vir Erie, later practicing law and serving as professor at Alleginy College. A Confederate artillery Major, he served in the state senate and the U S Senate race battles, and was a member of the Constitutional Convention of 1871. His death brings lament from supporters across parties.
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Mandebbaum
Hungary
Oonepesind
New York
Ohioy
West Vikinig
Gleveland
Clave
Knights of Pythias
Pete Ehgrart
See Paker Enis Epeige
Chrort
Mason Matthews
Matthews
Gooak
Lewcerg Academy
University of Vir- Erie
Alleginy College
State Senate
Fan Jr
U. S- Segaia
I.n. Camden
Kenna
Gov. Matthews
Pegret
Mathews
Counterfeiters Captured in Summers County
Deputy Marshal Atkinson trapped a counterfeit gang in Summers County led by Roland Buckland, a youth under twenty one. Buckland and confederates moved quanta, with Buckland jailed locally as authorities shut down the scheme. In other items, a billiard saloon opening drew crowds, and J Kee Newton, 18 months, died of measles and was buried after a Sunday service.
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Cuancestox
W. Va
Atkinson
Coniackers
Suimmers
Roland Buckland
Buckland
Billard
Anaby
Borom
Valley Hose
J.kee Newton
King
M. P
May Day Market and Bargain Ads Illuminate Local Stores
The snippet lists vendors and offers across a variety of shops including Delicacies from Genuine Hickory smoked meats, Gattsage Hams, and Ladies and Childrens footwear blends with hardware and farming implements. It hints at local promotions, with mentions of postal style rewards and monthly payouts tied to reader participation.
Fragmented ad copy in a drug store listing
A damaged OCR item shows an advertisement for a drug store run by A. Dangherty and Lipa offering a full stock of medicines and plasters. It mentions quantities and pricing but is garbled and partially unreadable.
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A. Dangherty & Lipa
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