Local Intelligence Highlights From West Grafton
West Grafton notes report school holidays, new seats at the local building, and repairs to the Lutheran church. Mentions Geo W. Atkinson’s visit, Prohibition talk, Wallace boat exclusive sale, and telegraph work in Fairmont. Also references Parade of ads, rising attorney A. G. Dugton, and local political currents amid a calm rainfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Nemeggie
Teendale Parlace
S.L. Allen
Wallace
Ei. Cole
Latrobe Street
McCornick
Kingwood
Preston
West Grafton
R. H. Whitlock
Fitzhugh
West
Gene Graham
Fairmont
Will Dotaington
Tiver
Barbour County
Dayton
Prof. Fleming
Publischeo
Grattoi
Pierie Saalshary
Emory Tomson
Baltimore
Grafton
Maoma College
A. l
Recount Flips Sheriff Race Amid Countywide Returns
The county commission ordered a recount of Sheriff and State Senate ballots after initial results favored Cather by five votes. Evans gained to win by two, with a miscopied tally at Wehn's Shop switching Evans to a tie, and the State Senate tally lowering Arnold's majority to 272. A possible contest looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RL Reer
Vather
Evans
Guurt House
Montaamine
State Senate
Cather
Wehn
Grattee
Arnold
West Virginia Returns Show Democratic Lead Amid Turbulent County Totals
A partially revised returns table from West Virginia counties indicates a Democratic majority around 4,194 with full results likely exceeding 5,000. The report includes district breakdowns and mentions a recent death of Mrs. Wallace after a prolonged illness, noting her family and community impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faraway
Monroe
Nicholas Ohio
Pendleton
Pleassory
Pocahontas
Raleigh
R. H. Wallace
Poitiéroy Mra
Wallace
Portsmouth
Man
Meiga County
Istian Core
Fairmont
Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias meeting brief report
The Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias met in the lodge room with officers Doane Bennett Smith Post and others presiding. Reports showed strong finances a net surplus of 391.20 with 21 lodges and 957 members, and Ohio Valley Lodge No. 3 was instituted. officers reelected include J F Smith and Rufus Smith. next session to be in Piedmont in October 1885.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Ladge Knights of Pyth
Lendge
H. B. Gehart
Hi. Jones
Benberfield
Grant Lodge
Ohio Valley Lodge No. 3
G.C. Thomas D Bennett
Wheelin
G. B. Waller
J.rufus Smith
Berkley i
W. C. Rhives
Louis Preeholt
Wheeling
Iidi
Piedmont
Fine Display At Lipscomb Lips Finds Lamps On Show
An Ag Escte reporter wandered into Av Re Lipscottib's store and admired a display of lamps in a show window. The selection ranges from 50 cent pieces to hanging parlor lamps richly trimmed. Visit Lips sons for any lighting needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ag Escte
Av Re Lipscottib
Lipssons
Wanted Representatives 80 000 Dies Sold in Three Days
Advertises publishers selling the “Lives and Graves of Our Presidents” volumes for four presidential candidates at 4 and 5 dollars. Dr. Weaver’s book offers five size engravings of the 21 presidents and complete biographics, costs half, free to patrons. Seeks reliable applicants and asks for a reply, Potts & Leech Pub Co, 22 B Brand St, Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver
Potts. & Leech Pub. Co
End of Bone Scraping Promises Heavy Benefit
Edward Shepherd of Harrishurs Til reports recovery after using Electric Hitters and Beckens Artica Salve for an eight year leg condition. He credits three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes of Artica Salve with saving his leg. The ad promotes Bitters at and Salve at 35 cents, urging readers to shop at the corner in the Ick Block on Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Shepherd
Harrishurs, Til
Becklen
Artica
Stecric Bitters
Artica Salve
Main Street
Advert for medicines and tonics with dubious claims
A compressed collage of patent medicines and elixirs selling cures for nerves fits dyspepsia piles skin eruptions and other ailments. It touts guarantees refunds and free trials, cites addresses in Grafton West Virginia and Philadelphia, and mentions agents and vendors such as J Grant A Grant and S. L. Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. # GRANT
Republican National Committee Hails Victory and Prophesies
New York Oct 20 The Republican National Committee issues an address praising recent state results and forecasting a large national Republican plurality in November. It argues Democratic reliance on southern free vote is doomed and extols protectionist policy, industrial growth, and unity under the party. It calls Republicans to sustain victory and finish the work of republican government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
New Yons
Hancon& Ton Falls
Ohio
Republican Congress
Blaine
Logan
Republican Party
Democratic Party
England
National Committee
Off Matchile
Doctor King's New Discovery Promises Cure All
A reader reports his wife suffered years with bronchitis and finally found relief with Dr King s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. Trial bottles free at J A Grants Drug Store. large size one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Johnson
Huron
Duk
Dr. King
J. A. Grant's
New Stock at Gilligi s Store Draws County Interest
Reports indicate Gilligi s Store in McCormicks Block opened new stock this week promising superior cheapness and variety. Election results show Geo W Brown and Le Harden elected Justices of the Peace for Grafton district, with Compte and Chaney as constables. A full officer list will appear next week. Dr J A Graft inggist offers positive relief for a tough cough using Acker s English Remedy with money back promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilligi
McCormicks Block
Gruicas & Co
Geo. W. Brown
Harden
Grafton
E. Compte
Chaney
Public sale of property in Taylor county as liens foreclose
A decree items sale under chancery in Taylor County lists a large real estate parcel set for public auction at the front door of the Court House in Grafton. The sale covers multiple tracts in Grant County and Randolph County, with specific lots near Belmont, West Grafton, and Ellesboro. The purchaser must pay cash for the residue, then furnish bonds for the balance with three installments. Frank Wools as Special Commissioner and T Clarence as Clerk oversee the process.
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Sinewond Va
Granville
Sthets
Taylor Chanty
Taylor County
Lleecet
Fromy Halland
Jareia
Joseph mi Bailey
Sochl Gextton
Nina
E.jarvis
Willis H. Kennedy
Cecil
Taya
Grae
Vlicg Rier
Neictes
James A. Yates
Grantille
Grafton
Jareis
Lafayette
John
Ritchie County
Ellesboro
Fn Po
Frank Woops
T. Clarence
Circuit Court
Frank Wools
National Bank of Ringwood
Granville E. Jarvis
Smith
Clk
Taylor Cently
Andrew Mickells
Andrew Mitchell
Terest
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Parsons
C. C. Brown's
Geo. W. Atkinson
G. C. Brown
Lutheran
A. Holmes Henry
John Henry
Harvey
Beth
Valley House
Pernate
Ridge
Beverly Enterprise
State Council
The
Catholic Rights of America
E. V.little
Martinsburg
M. B. Devine
J. d Gilligan
Ames J. Porthridge
Parkersburg
John J. Gilligan
Jas Viridge
Supreme Council
York
New St
Peterson’s
Age
Charles J. Peterson
Chestnut Street
Philelphia, Pa
G. M. Whitescarver
J. E. Hall
Grafton and Greenbrier
Milroad
Wntil Toesvilay
Beverly
Pradie Hinkle
Dr. Rector
Our Town
Farnsworth
Aliss Ridgeway
Backhannon
Boston
New England
Mt Im
Potomac River
Annie
James
Laura Flanagan
Tie
Flanagan
Cep Cracahaney Tie
Fetterman Polt
Prontytown
Grand Lodge K. of
Friendship Lodge No.8
Brigkman Hall
Grand Lodge
J. J. Warder
Weston
A. S. Warner
Secon
K. of
Gilligan & Co
McCart
W.va
L. Allen
Wallace Boot
F A. Grant
Ackar
J. A. Great
Thur G
J. A. Graft
Eroup O Hing
Acker
Atroet
Randolph County
Jarvis
Geo. W. Yokum
Said Yokum
James H. ‘Logan
Bry Fork
Chest River
Ilo
Aaid Jarvis
X. “Armatrorig
John Golf
Randolph
Sandy
Commonwealth, of
Virginia
Josiah W. Reeves
Frederick Berlit
Natin Ie
Nis
Tella
Addr Bee
Nada, N.Y
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Taylor
Harr
Chirk Ut
Baer
McCormick
Heep
George W. Travia
T.W. Heironimus
West Firgitiit
Tagloe
Witheas
TW. Heironimus
Geo. W. Travis
West Wimersa
Pe McCormick
George W. Travis
Ims
Pecormick
Youilis
E Price
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Eric Iui
Ick Bloc
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