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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1929

Page

5

Friedman and Son Clothiers mark fifty-six years in business

The Friedman & Son clothing firm celebrates its fifty-sixth year in Grafton, tracing origins to 1876 in Germany and 1884 in the city. The elder Friedman built a respected mercantile presence, passing management to son Simon J. Friedman in 1914 while retaining ownership. The family history notes ties to Maine and Richmond, with aging patriarch nearing 84 in September.

F. Friedman F. Friedman & Son Grafton Sentinel Grafton Baltimore & Ohio Frischman Ux Henane Citatton Friedman Simon J. Friedman I Friedman & Co I. Friedman & On Maine Missouri

Demands Made Continued on Page With Europe Plan

The article notes demands continued from page ons against Germany and calls for Britain to follow. It argues the plan is not conciliatory, solving Europe’s issues in one direction while creating others, and highlights that the proposed international bank would require British cooperation.

Germany Great Britain Europe

County to Spend on Heating Plant and Bridge Repair

The county plans about 3000 for a new heating plant to serve all offices in Taylor county and for rebuilding the Fetterman bridge. E F Clark received a 2500 contract for the heating installation. Bridge work will start after iron braces arrive, as county officials said. Miss Florence Johnson of Asheville is visiting her father in Pruntytown.

Taylor County Fetterman Bridge E. F. Clark Frank Bennett Florence Johnson Asheville, North Carolina Joseph Johnson Pruntytown

New TYDOL ETHYL Eliminates Motor Knocks

A speaker praises TYDOL ETHYL for eradicating engine knocks that ruin motor pleasure and raise repair costs. The ad highlights the sound of fans, bat crack, steak sizzle, and contrasts with motor knock avoided by the product. Aimed at drivers seeking smoother operation and savings.

Pennsylvania

Go. B. 10 13 m1 ERAGE KNOCK RATING 2g 6 cee HE

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Creative cooking bold in Washington postoffice lab

Washington on August 9 reports a new science in the capital. Postmaster General Walter F. Brown sponsors a kitchen experiment titled chicken paprikash. The recipe, detailed and exact, instructs browning onions with butter and lard, then layering chicken parts with paprika, sealing and simmering without water, finishing with sour cream sauce poured over the poultry.

Washington National Capital United States Walter F. Brown

Postmaster General’s Hobby Turns to Creative Cooking

The postmaster general has long enjoyed cooking and now experiments beyond ham and eggs. Starting with camping meals, he progressed to more complex dishes, creating items like “ring tum-diddies.” His office kitchen contains a sink stove refrigerator and larder installed at his own expense.

Post Office Department

Aged Moatsville Resident Caroline McCartney Dies

Mrs. Caroline McCartney, aged Moatsville resident, died suddenly near Moatsville at 10 last night from heart failure. She was a member of St. Paul’s Missionary Baptist Church. Survived by children Ida Wolfe Ohio, W H Wolfe, George, Walter V Miller Chicago, a granddaughter Mrs J0 of Moatsville, and others Russell and Will Bolyard of Gi ton. Funeral arrangements were pending with Bartlett Funeral Home.

Caroline McCartney Moatsville McCartney St. Paul's M. B Tom Miller George McCartney Ida Wolfe Ohio W. H. Wolfe George Walter V. Millerg Chicago Am’ Russell Will Bolyard Giton Guy Wolfe Trtonda Bartlett

Nine Realty Transfers Recorded by County Clerk

Realty transfers filed by the County Clerk list transfer actions by Thomas W. Brohard A E Swisher Alphonse Leuthardt and wife to Salvation Army L C Bennett to A J M Bennett et al Mary M Withers to Pittsburgh and West Virginia Gas Co Bert H Limbers to Nortanders William M Kennedy trustee to Real Estate and Toren Co Henry J Cook to Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co John W Snider and wife W G Meneag transfer properties in Knottsville West Street areas and a 24 acre parcel in Knottsville district with various buyers and trustees

Frank Bennett Thomas W. Brohard A. E. Swisher Court House Alphonse Leuthardt Salvation Army Eas Pittsburgh West Virginia Gas Company Booth's Creek Bert H. Limbers Nora Tanders South Grafton William M. Kennedy Real Estate and Toren Company Knotville Henry J. Cook Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone West Washi Street John W. Snider W. G. Meneag West Mi Street William R. Dalton Benjaciin H. Morgan Knottsville

Special Court to Hear Delmar Coal Company Claims

A special term of the circuit court, called by Judge Warren R. Kitt, will convene in Grafton on Saturday to adjudicate claims of lien holders and others against the Delmar Coal Company under receivership. Some 26 litigants and about as many attorneys are expected. Receivers were appointed six months ago. operations in Taylor and Monongalia counties continued as wages, taxes, materials, and services claims pour in, with over 300 claims on record.

Warren R. Kitt Grafton Delmar Coal Company Taylor Monongalia Clarksburg

Fetterman Timberland Sold at Public Sale for 1800

Four hundred seventy acres of timberland in the Fetterman district brought 1800 at a public sale yesterday. Commissioner John L. Hechmer said there was only one bid and that attendees were few. The price was well below assessed values and expert estimates. Hard Tack joins the list of winning metro tracks horses.

Fetterman District John L. Hechmer

Unclear fragment notes Hoover era cabinet member's garden

Fragmentary text recalls a cabinet member from Hoover's era who lived in Yoledo and tended a garden for homegrown vegetables, hoping to continue planting in Washington when settled in the capital.

Yoledo Mr. Broa Washington Hoover Seth

Also Mentioned on This Page

City OF J. Friedman F. Friedman & Son, Clothiers Mr. Friedman Busi Ass Zep Associated Press Ernest Fischbach Graf Zeppelin wBbe Dirigible Greve Nats Ctnateeas Babe Ruth Tydol Ethyl Zero Civic Jarvis Oil Company Clarksburg, W. Va Go. B Tydol Ethyl O Herbert Plummer Postoffice Department Eleventh Street Pennsylvania Avenue Caroline Mec Hong Fetterman Timberland
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