The Grafton Eagle Office Update May 30 185 era
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Newspaper
The Grafton Eagle
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1884
Page
3
Local Intelligence notes and social items in 1854 Taylor County
Local notes report Charles fo becomes clerk candidate for Taylor County Clerk of the County Court subject to Republican nomination. Various social tidbits include visits by Mary Eggombays, Cricket news and theater events featuring Blind Tom, plus remarks on Decoration Day preparations and street cleaning efforts in Grafton and Mannington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olleiterion
Menda and
Chari Fo
Taylor Counts
Republican County
Mary Eggombays
Memorial Day Dedication At The National Cemetery
The article mourns fallen heroes with May flowers and flags, praising Memorial Day rites as an enduring American tradition. It honors soldiers who died for the Union and urges reverent, perpetual remembrance of the brave dead. It invokes battles like Chickamauga and Gettysburg and calls for national unity and moral character through civil service and law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickamauga
Gettysburg
Lookout Mountain
Vicksburg
Richmond
America’s Republic
Died in Sangliay a long illness ends for George Bailey
The article notes the death of George L. Bailey son of Hezekiah Bailey aged 30, after a long heart disease. Funeral from the church on Monday afternoon. Also mentions a young ME church pastor’s son dying near Detroit, Michigan, and lists community notices, local events, and various social updates from the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Bee Lips Cab
Sangliay
George L. Baily
Hezekiah Baily
George
W. Ryan
Datroit
Mich
Wood Cemetery
Heatclive Indian in Grafton crowds at Brinkwan Hall
Last week residents of Grafton witnessed Rev. dahin Heme in Brinkwan’s Hall. Mr. Bemo, Carlisle graduate, appeared in forest dress and spoke as a notable native of Ingat blood. Bemo, nephew of Oscenta, known for past Florida Everglades trouble, shared vivid recollections and anecdotes of his famous relative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Dahin Heme
Brinkwan
Bemo
Carlisle School
Ingat
Oscenta
U.S
Everglades
Florida
Talsmasmico
County bonds approved to build River Road Clarksburg
Jubilant Harrison County celebrates court action authorizing 150000 in bonds to finance the River Road project from Clarksburg to the state line. The county court included safeguards for taxpayers and the public rejoices over the long sought road improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciangsacna
Clarksburg
Harrison County
Harrison
To Day's Exercises Preview Draws Big Crowd
Favorable weather brings a large town gathering with at least five bands. The parade forms on Main Street at 1 PM under the marshal and goes to the cemetery via the upper gate. After music, the procession continues with graves being tended. A fuller program may be printed.
Flood Sufferers Aid Fund Letter From Mrs Love
A dated 1884 letter from Mrs Love details aid given to Ohio River flood sufferers via Mrs Gen J H Duval and Mrs Shurtin. It describes funds received, allocations for a widow, rent, groceries, and medicine, with thanks for relief and a note on receipts and remittance. The missive mentions Lunacowing and Werrdueng West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies
J. H. Duval
Love
Freight brakeman killed in wreck near Malony
A freight brakeman named William Westerman died last Friday after being thrown from the top of moving cars during a rain drenched run on train No. 84 near Malony. His body was sent to Baltimore for interment. A separate fire at Bull Creek wiped out a barn and harvest, with two horses saved. no clue to the arsonist. The first United Brethren quarterly conference at West Grahony opens tonight with Rev. G A Davis and Sunday services by Rev. E Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
Sitige Okey Tabnom
Packsteburg
H. D. Boughner
Harrisborg
Ing
Ch Tire
Nny
Louisville
Abon
Frank —Weats
H. W. Wood
Oclarksburg
Lust Cel
Millmont
Joby
Hampton
W. P. Walker
Hunt
Ida Sargent
Batson & Miller
Dane
Char
Maxwell
Lostran
Rughie
Bob
Nathan Evans
Reavenvil Press
Wm. Westerman
Malony
Ext
Valley Falls
Baltimow
Bull ‘Creek
Woorl
Elijah Hoy
G. Kida
Lemley
The
United Brethren Eharch
West Graf Bony
Og. A. Davis
E. Harper
Card of Thanks From Mr Act Lipscomb and Wife
Card of Thanks. Mr Act Lipscomb and wife express sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors for help during the illness of Geo. Wasted. The note notes kindness and assistance from the local community and extends appreciation for support during the difficult time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Act. Lipscomb
Colummns
Eaouk
Geo
Council Proceedings Report From Tuesday Session
Council met Tuesday evening with Poe Wanl Flanagan Hendrickson and Mayor Deck presiding. A $50 cost bill in the Phoebe Chase case was allowed. Salaries for Poligemsii Stith sedlanp. ligiter Jevee Jesse Morgan were discussed. Petition of James A Grant and others referred to Ordinance Committee. Petition of Charles Kimmel asking a refund of a fine rejected on attorney advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poe
Wanl Flanagan
Hendrickson
Deck Presisinjz
Phoebe Char
Poligemsii
Stith Sedslanp
Jesse Morgan
James A. Grant
Charles Kimmel
Outrage and Divorce Case Stir Webster County
A Tennessee area report describes a man accused of feeding his wife, who fled town and was found near death in the woods. Authorities suspect mental illness. The case drew wide interest and anger toward Walker, but the woman was not found guilty of the charges. The matter unsettled Web ster County residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stary
Webster County
Towart Walker
G and G Railroad Contract Scandal Aired in Public
Detailed recounting of eight miles of Taylor county grading contracts under G and G Railway, names Henry Wilson and others, alleging overpayments, improper superintendence, and unlawful use of county roads. Criticism of management, salaries, and open changes to the line, with calls for accountability and reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Foster
Eas
Taylor County
George Foster
Henry 5. Wilson
Leroy Corran
Poster
Wson
Barbour County
T. W. Martin & Co
Barbour
Alice
Grafton
Tie Cowp
South Grafton
Wilson
Throud
L. A. Cofran
Henry
Comany
Pesistein
BF. I
Tors
Aa Tors
Local notices on bargains and town news
Judgment is all that is required to know that positive bargains act correct. Styles cam ve int at Mrs HJ Boyds whl Call at SL Allens, and examine his stock of Gents Ladies and Childrens tiue aboea. T H Long Son have received a large stock of hardware and farming implements. A Daugherty Line conf drug store offers patent medicines and plasters. Warthen's Greenbrier restaurant on Railroad street serves meals all hours. Eugene Graham of Grafton visited town with Will Dunnington to attend Bridgemont High School Fairmont Inder exercises. Potatoes cabbage tomatoes offered by the thousands with best varieties. Baseball goods in stock at Zeng store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Styles Cam Ve Int
HJ Boyds
S. L.allen's
Hanshaw's Corner
T. H. Long & Son
Eugene Graham
Grafton
Will Dun ‘Nington
Bridgemort High School
Fairmont Inder
State Con Xv En State Con Xv En ecord
Democratic faction calls for a state convention to nominate six electors and appoint central committee members while opposing the current administration s debt and taxation. It urges meetings for delegate selection with a one hundred votes per Garfield and Archer basis for representation, per state committee secretary Wed W Cowden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Econd. Twesda
Elesto
Izan
Amy Sore
Garfield
Ariker
Wed. W. Cowden
Remarkable Escape and Local Rentals in East Gratton
Local notices advertise five room rental at Sim's dwelling in East Gratton. Also featured is a testimonial for Dr King’s New Discovery by Mrs Mary A Dailey of Tullkhannock Pa who reports asthma bronchitis relief and cure after using the remedy with free trial bottles offered by J A Gratt’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Dailey
Tullkhannock
Dr. King
J. A. Gratt
Doug
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National Republican
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Geo. W. Atkinson
Milton Proulfeot
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Gérafton
J. W
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Washington Street
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B.&o. Company
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Reddy
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Minnie Craver
Lizzie Dean
Riley Englam
H. M. Rand
Uai 'N. Smith
Jane Shavey
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Jake Wilson
Britkman
Hon Onur
Otto Sinsel
Floyd Davideon
Web- Bier
Pia Akinerie
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D. Mandelaum
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Valley House
Smith
Marsh
Sandard
National Cemetery
Toustiniy
Bine
Gyereach Mound
Bridge Pike
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Hitele
Med
Benj. Corbin
Bridgeport “Pike
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G. W. Preewman
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Emma Sloenm
Talamasurive
Israel Wildrath
Primp Factory
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Sterest
Randolph County
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Council Proceedings
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G. & G. Railroad
Tonever
Dias ‘Grant
James G. Blaine
Congress
Linsin
Edger
Railroad Street
Gritton
Geckettir
Arnica
Mobey
J. A. Giant
U. S
Addeves
Rochester
Hocheater
N.Y
Aiso
Kline
Archsty
Philadelphia
A. Daugherty & Line
Warthen
Greenbrier
Raiload Street
Bist
Sim
East Gratton
McCogaree
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