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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1933

Page

2

Funeral services for James E Bainbridge 78

James Ed gar Bainbridge 78 died recently and funeral services were held at his Benton s Ferry home conducted by Rev L A Barnes. He lived on the farm most of his life and moved from Pruntytown to Marion county. Survived by five children and several half brothers his wife Eliza Linn died in 1900. An earlier son Ed Bainbridge died years ago. He was born April 18 1855 in Marion county.

James E. Bainbridge James Edgar Bainbridge Benton's Ferry L. A. Barnes Bainbridge Carroll Clelland W. R. Bainbridge Fairmont Ohio New York George Stephen Hilleary Bainbridge Pruntytown Edgar Bainbridge Thomas Taylor County

Auctioneer Arrives Amid Land Deed Mystery

Stranger clashes with Willy Nilly over a hidden deed said to be in a cave. The crowd gathers as an auctioneer, a fat man with a red face, arrives to settle the dispute and reveal the land's fate.

Willy Nilly Willy

The Crow's Return Tea Auction Opens Tomorrow

Willy Nilly faces eviction with his peculiar ears and animal friends. An auctioneer begins a sale tomorrow, as the crowd considers where the odd group might find a welcome place.

Nilly Willy Nilly

Committees For N. R. A. Campaign Are Appointed

Washington Aug 4 The National Recovery Administration announced committees of business leaders drafted by President Roosevelt to head state and district reemployment campaigns. The list included West Virginia John Crawford Parkersburg J W Herscher.

Washington Roosevelt National Recovery Administration West Virginia John Crawford Parkersburg J. W. Herscher

Young rival targets Hoan in Milwaukee recall bid

Fortney Stark, 25, declares candidacy to unseat Mayor Daniel W. Hoan and leads a Recall council petition drive seeking 43 000 signatures. The plan, backed by local real estate interests, faces a slow pace as Hoan touts his four year program amid debates over wages, taxes, and urban improvements in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Fortney Stark Hoan Recall Council Stark Lal Mor Hoan Milwaukee Real Estate Board

Notable names span cities from Charleston to Wilmington

A fragmented list of individuals and places includes Charleston, Clarksburg, Parkersburg, Norfolk District, Wilmington, Raleigh, Winchester, Richmond, Baltimore, Newport News, and Tecumseh. The text references numerous personal names such as Duncan Sims McConaughey Smith Aquino Taylor Booth and others, connected to several eastern cities.

Charleston Georg Clarksburg Duncan Sims McConaughey Smith Wheeling Jess Aquino Ss. Parkersburg Henry Lewis Char- Norfolk N. Leston van A. Bittner Charles C J. A. Taylor Wilmington N. Ton J. A. Booth Huntington Ned B. McCormick Winchester Homer L. Ferguson Newport News Mason Mangham Richmond Dr. Jos Ames Baltimore Holmes Baker Tecumseh

Utility Lobby Attacked by Lubliner Experts

Martinsburg August witness A J Lubliner, on the house of delegates utilities committee, urged voters to elect legislators loyal to the people. He blasted utility lobbyists as well organized, well directed, and highly paid, saying brains of the state are recruited to present utilities’ side and influence legislation.

Martinsburg Aug A. J. Lubliner House of Delegates

West Virginia utilities questioned and extradition case updates

In a West Virginia gathering Rush Holt criticizes public utility regulation and urges voters to support reliable lawmakers. Extradition waivers are granted for Charles Harper and Leo Frazier in a deputy sheriff shooting case, with authorities planning to return to Charleston. The prosecutor claims an airtight case against the suspects as tensions remain high.

Rush Holt The Utilities Committee Holt West Virginia Public Service Commission Tey Kurn Watts Charleston W. Va Charles Harper Leo Frazier Harper Ralph Henry Cano Aye Watts Carl Andrews Howard Cunningham Garrell Turner Boone Felton Harry Adams Rexrhode Cobb Will Louise Fragier

Frazier and Harper to be returned to West Virginia

East View and New Rochell reporters say Charles Harper and Leo Frazier, wanted in Charleston for murder, were turned over to West Virginia officials. They were held in the county jail, moved to the district attorney in White Plains, and were to appear before a judge for extradition proceedings. Prosecuting Attorney J. Blackfield is noted as leading the case.

East View Charles Harper Leo Frazier Charleston W. Va West Virginia White Plains New Rochell J. Black

Bank Trial Moves Slowly in Elkins Court

In Elkins on August 4, the United States court heard the slow progress of the trial of six former officers and directors of the organization. Proceedings remained tentative as legal arguments and procedural steps extended, with no decisive rulings reported.

Elkins United States Closs

Upshur Board Cuts County School Staff

Upshur county eliminates 24 teaching positions in non transport schools and 12 in transport schools to fit the county unit plan. Seven teachers are added to consolidated schools, reducing elementary staff to 30. Several small schools are closed or absorbed, with buses available for student transport. The consolidation plan affects Hodgesville Adrian French Creek Rock Cave Ten Mile and others. Separately a bank examination dispute at Tracers National Bank of Buckhannon continues with Judge Baker ruling admissibility of examiner’s report and A G Young testifying most of yesterday.

Buckhannon Upshur County Salem Big Bend Magnolia Phillips Burr Snyder Bush Row Latham Low Gap Macedonia Charity Fork Little Peck’s Run Mt. Lebanon Ed Tracers National Bank of William E. Baker A. G. Young

Puffy and Fluffy spar over a moonlit ride promise

Puffy invites Fluffy to ride the silver Icagoon toward the moon while Fluffy demands no grand opera in earshot. The pair negotiate a playful condition and set off toward a whimsical nocturnal voyage.

Puffy Fluffy

One Change In A B Faculty At Alderson Broaddus

The Al derson-Broaddus college trustees announce a single faculty change. Francis Vidieswart of Ohio State University was named to succeed Dr. William D. Corder as mathematics professor. Dr Dunlop says large enrollment is expected at the opening on September 12. The dean of women will be named later.

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