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Newspaper
The Grafton Eagle
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1884
Page
3
Town notes report typhoid risk from impure water, local gatherings, and a large Republican meeting led by Gen Warwick at Keyser. Descriptions cover police, street lighting, a forthcoming ball, and local commerce while noting deaths, illnesses, and political speeches by Wood and Lucas.
Next Monday marks the twenty second anniversary of emancipation proclaimed by the nation and will be celebrated by the colored people of this county and neighbors at the old Taylor County Fair Ground. Orators include Alfred Meane J B Lewis and J W Corry. Excursion trains from B O and G and G railroads invite attendees. A free dinner will be provided on the grounds and the Grafton City Band will play.
The parade drew 150 boys in full uniform led by Blaine and Logan drum corps. Crowds lined the streets in a festive show of support as the junior club marched through town.
In Grafton and nearby areas two obituaries note deaths at ages 87 and 23. Maria Demons, widow of Edward Demy, died at home and was laid to rest at the M E church. John A L Jackson, 23, died at Mr Jesse Jaco’s residence after a bout with typhoid fever and was buried in Bloemont cemetery. The entry thanks friends for support. Separately, Mason and Cabell counties report a tin discovery on B N Dobbin's land, initially misread as silver. Experts now deem high quality tin, with plans to start operations, cranes and retorts ordered from Cincinnati. This is framed as the first tin mine discovery in the United States.
A fragmented political editorial notes discontent with Bourbon candidates and marks reform minded Republicans as delivering progress. It highlights Conaway a former Rebel soldier now Republican candidate for justice, with Democrats divided over changing loyalties and war era defection.
The note references the Meadland area with apple harvest details and beer and social events. It mentions Alf Cochran, Esq. likely to be reelected magistrate without consultation, praising his past service. It also notes Concord grapes at Nuzomi vineyard and comments on teaching methods stressing restraint and moral guidance over corporal punishment.
A midweek accident on the Davis railroad line near Fairfax killed Miss Laur, daughter of a contractor. A tree limb struck her face, passing through and protruding, with another fragment penetrating the left eye and brain. she died instantly as onlookers saw her lifeless body remain upright.
Potts and Leech in Columbus Ohio advertise a complete set titled The Lives and Graves of Our Presidents. A life size portion is offered at a reduced price with every patron receiving the four presidential candidates. Reliable personnel to be employed and applicants asked to send a stamp for reply.
A fragmentary old newspaper piece touts Electric Bitters as a cure for Bright's Disease diabetes and urinary faults, claiming thousands cured and urging customer guarantees. It also promotes Bucklaw's Araca Salve as best for cuts sores and piles with a money back promise. A political note accuses extravagance and unfair taxes under the state constitution.
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