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Newspaper
The Grafton Eagle
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1884
Page
3
Bonds of the Town of Grafton are offered for sale at the First National Bank. Each bond is in sums of 900 dollars with six percent annual interest by coupons. The note lists local figures and figures about the election night, with commentary on the campaign, voters, and regional sentiment.
An assay from the Treasury Department in Washington reports ore sent by R M Barnes of Wirt county yields 16.00 per ton in pure silver. Barnes claims the samples come from the Fern mine’s outcroppings and blossom vein with enough overburden to develop the mine. Barnes is described as a man of sturdy reliability. Flora resides near Lynn Camp Ain about five miles from Elizabeth.
An unknown man died after stepping onto a railroad track to avoid an approaching water train near a curve bridge about a mile and a half from town. He was found deceased near Newburg with no identifying features. Laura I. Thomas, age 21, daughter of Willie Thomas, died October 12th 1884 at Aville. The deceased was a devout Christian and member of the M E Church. The family receives many sympathies from friends.
Two W.V. youths Lowery and Lipscomb quarreled over a bird they both shot. Lowery shot Lipscomb in the arm. Lipscomb’s arm was amputated. Lowery was arrested and jailed after the Saturday incident reported by Clarksburg News.
In a tense at old fairgrounds Boothsville defeated Grafton 16 to 14 in a closely watched baseball clash. The report notes crowd interest and a lingering business advertising message amid the sports recount. Nearby incidents include a courthouse and mob history, a necktie social pardon case, and a Sharp street knife fight ending with gunfire and injuries.
A two year old child of M. William Bartholow was killed Friday morning near the O Donnell mines one mile east of Fairmont. The child played on the track and was struck by a train as the engineer could not stop in time. The funeral occurred the same day.
In a near fatal incident at a railroad crossing near Clarksburg depot, a man named Stout was struck by a Baltimore and Ohio train while attempting a crossing. The horses pulling a two horse team were killed, and Stout was flung to the ground but survived. A separate notice reports the marriage of Alonza B Bartlett to Miki Batbee at the brides home in West Grafton on October 13.
Gen Logan and party arrived by special train amid cheering crowds at the Grafton platform. Thousands gathered as engines roared and a cannon boomed, the general stepping from the rear of the cars to address residents. He then moved to the hotel dining room before reboarding for Parkersburg.
A compact notice warns readers to prepare stoves and chimneys before winter. It cautions against risks of fire from faulty pipes and chimneys, stressing prevention to avoid harm or burning the house. The item references a railroad man and mentions Wallace de Vandersloot in a fragmentary context.
Fragmented ad dense with product offers and medical remedies. Notes Domestic Journal subscription pitched to women, and Ladies Medical Advertiser claims cures for female diseases with postage details. Also references Lamps Lipscomb store and Dr King New Discovery for consumption. Contains multiple vendor promotions and testimonials.
Grafton merchants Gusnaax Co announce a fresh shipment from New Stock opened this week at Gilligan's in McCormicks Block. They promise surpassing cheapness and variety, urging customers to call in and judge for themselves.
Notice records a 1884 partnership between George W. Travis and T. W. Heironimus of Taylor County Wisconsin to operate a car ring and general aerovide business in West Grafton for three years with each partner contributing $3000. The document includes notary acknowledgment, local officials, and an advertisement for a cough remedy at the end.
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