The Grafton Eagle and the Grafton Rail Century Notes
The Grafton Eagle discusses Republican prospects for the next U S presidential nomination, praising past party wisdom and urging trust in delegates. It reports on Brinkman’s Hall school exhibitions highlighting progress in public schools, praises Grafton’s model system, and notes a planned addition to the school building. It comments on the Grafton and Greenbrier Railroad, seeking financial details and accountability for road costs and management.
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Brinkman's Hall
Grafton
Farething
West
Sin
West Virginia
Stanits
Grafton & Greenbrier
War Tax of 1861 Sparks Political Debate
The National Republican outlines the 1861 war tax of 20 million levied on states, noting loyal states paid while rebellious ones defaulted. It lists amounts owed by South Carolina North Carolina Georgia Alabama and others and discusses proposals to refund collected sums level across states. The piece also covers party alliances in West Virginia and calls for accountability, with commentary on temperance petitions and local political tensions.
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National Republican
Congress
Democratic Party
West Virginia
South Carolina
Warinta
North Carolina
Louisiana
Georgia
Congres
Joan
Maryland
Pennsylvivania
Ohio
Neithe
Freeman
Republican Party
Candidate Charles di Rector for County Court
The legal column notes Charles di Rector as a candidate for County Court, praising his character and potential if elected. The piece mentions prominent figures and ongoing political debates including endorsements, adjournment talks, and discussions on tariff and education policy in Washington.
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Charles di Rector
Anniversary birth day in a beautiful city scene
Fragmented text recalls social attentions for distinguished men visiting a city. Mentions Chief Justice Waite, Commissioner Loring, and private hosts with entertainments at Medical Museum and Corcoran Art Gallery. Includes political note about Bourbonism and Marion county in a fall vote.
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Jsudent susKnt Company
Cident
Waite
Loring
Giverp
Medical Musem
Corcoran Art Gallery
Carthe Sen
An Editor's Tribute to Cure for Coughs and Colds
A fragmented tribute notes Pheron T Keator editor of Fee Wayne Tud praising a cough remedy. It mentions its alleged speedy cure and recommends a drug store product priced at one dollar. References unclear but emphasizes personal experience spanning five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pheron T. Keator
Fee Wayne
Welles
Ihose
Marge
Very Remarkable Recovery
Fr. Geo. W Wilting of Manchester Michigan writes that his wife, once almost helpless for five years, has improved enough to turn in bed and do her own work after using Electric Bitters. The ad touts hundreds of testimonials and urges a fifty cent bottle from J A Grant and S LeAllen.
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Fr. Geo. Wwilting
Manchester
Mich
J. A. Grant
S. LeAllen’s
Hanshaw's
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The
Grafton Eagle
Minsinia
Epiblican Party
Cantli
United States
Ieee
Philippi
Green
Pricy Rt. R
Noedy
Pany
Register
Mare’s Nest
Wheeling
Barbour
Larsony
Uliartes O'Gomno V Gonnor
New York
Sontag
Gyrus HL. McCormick
Great Harvester Manufacturing Co
McCormick Reaper
Chicago
Arthur
Parkersburg
Washington
National Capital
Rison
Héwitt
House
Senate
Fitz John Porter
Sewell
Logan
Cockrill
Hawley
Alaska
Plumb
Conger
House of Representatives
Jan
New Orleans
Shaw
Lowsiana
Northwest
Florida
Barnum
Marion County
A. Daugherty
Zack
Josiah Aer
Nienalig Reger
Leroy Cotta
John Weck
John W. Deek
George Keener
Thomnas D. Howard
Jobn Evans
Isaac Evans
Goome
Whiteschryer
Henry C. Langtlin
Vie M. Whiteharves
Iit
Gilbert L. Be Fettermin
J. George Priess
Matton
Taxtor
West Va
Fayreek
Taylor County
Mure
Jay
Ash
J. Narum
Con
Sup. McCormuick
Coulsel
Max Coe
John. T. McGraw
A. D. Cagteel
Miles A. Hitman
Theounty
Taylor
Withee
John S
Lienholders
Adolphus Armstrong
Miles A. Hinan
Circuit Court
Tnslor
Miles A. Himan
Adalphus Armstrong
Mites A. Fliman
Guttons
Otice
Sahereise
Kilidae Towers
Amy Lenson
Ty Far Naidtonttan
Gratton
MARUM
Eater Workn
J. D. Holms
Propicton
Lown
Barilee
BHD
L. Allen
Edward H. Pratt & Co. Commission Merchants
Calvert Street
Baltimore
Variety Store
R. Cole
NEW
Variety
Willhide
Prop'r
Airehon and
Scotol
Hogiatonor
Fie
Jjohn J. Gilligan & CO
J. J. Gilligan & Coz
McCormick Block
Main St
W. Va
T. EH. Cole’ Furniture Store
Holl Davis and Battestixe &, Co
Julius Kine
Hass
KINO
Nianerat
Go McOuuy
M. H. Dent
Main Street
Jash, Love
Grarrox
Railroad St
Foot
Heidge
World Magazine
WORLD
NEW Shoe Store
J. A. Gole
Boots, &c
J. A. Colr
Latrobe St
Gration
Dellwood Distillery
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