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Newspaper
The Grafton Eagle
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1884
Page
3
The Grafton Eagle reports bond offerings at First National Bank in Nirafton West Virginia with $500 denominations at six percent interest. It notes holiday ads, weather chatter, political commentary, social events, weddings, missing items, and local incidents including a window breaking and theft of a pocket book.
A wedding at the bride's parents on Main Street featured a lavish church ceremony in the M E church with a white rose arch. Miss Carrie Jefferys provided music, and a large reception followed at the bride's home with gifts listed from many local residents and a grand postnuptial trip.
A long article outlines the Graf ton & Greenbrier railroad project with praise for coal resources in Randolph County and Elk Valley. It notes connections to Baltimore and Ohio lines, future branches through Taylor Barbour and Greenbrier, and expected costs about 1.36 million per mile. George M Whitescarver discussed routes with Baltimore and Ohio officials, stressing potential Pittsburg market access and state-wide impact.
L Adelson promotes a sale of four button cut away dress suits and wine colored sack suits for youths and children. Hosiery and other goods are offered dirt cheap with a promise of easy profit. Also advertises railroad tickets bought and sold by King L A.
A Baltimore and Grafton Railroad captain shows a copy of The Pennsylvania Herald and York Advertiser dated January 1, 1800. The fragile relic features Washington era funeral news and reflects early American press. Also noted is an anecdote about a bear escape from Rev. Father Tracy’s Weston property.
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