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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1929

Page

6

Lambert burial rites set for Monday at Lawler chapel

Burl Lambert and R. Lambert are to be buried at Lawler chapel with J. J. Coisto delivering the sermon at 1 pm. The case ties to a Bridgeport road brawl with Sheriff Grimm and Prosecuting Attorney Morris debating possible charges. Local authorities consider measures to address the nuisance, including possible further action.

Gus Lambert Alt Lambert Lawler Chapel J. J. Coisto Thorn M. E W. B E. Morris Wetioh Bridgeport #8 Burl Lambert Grafw Grimm Itt

Cyrus Locher Dies Former U S Senator in Cleveland

Cyrus Locher, 61, former United States senator and Ohio political figure, died today in Cleveland after surgeries for gall stones and complications from blood transfusions. He served two terms as county executive of Cleveland and was a leader in Ohio politics.

Clevélana Cyrus Locher United States Ohio Cleveland

Fuller Delivers Brash Orders by Aug 24

Fuller says he cannot call on every Fuller friend due to lack of time but will deliver any order sent to 454-R by August 24. He is published to take orders, urging recipients to phone the number above for speedy handling.

Bargains Offered On Shoes At Liberty Shoe Shop

Liberty Shoe Shop next to Grand Theatre advertises men soles sewed on and rubber heels at 1.50 with soles sewed on and heels 1.15. It promises best leathers and guaranteed workmanship and notes dyeing available in any color.

Kelly-Bartlett Kelly Bartlett Shoe Co Grafton Fm CN Liberty Shoe Shop Grand Theatre

Former Governor Donahey Supporter Appointed State Director

A supporter of former Governor Donahey was named state director of commerce in 1922 and served until 1928 when Donahey appointed him United States senator to fill the late Willis. He later lost in a nomination race.

Donahey Commerce United States Senator Willis

Diamond district fire devastates Ligonier businesses

Fire swept through Ligonier's Diamond center from night into dawn destroying five buildings. Losses were estimated between 200000 and 250000 dollars as two firemen were slightly hurt. Fire began in the Weller Hardware elevator shaft and spread through oil and ammunition in the block.

Ligonier Diamond Weller Hardware Company

Counsel Fight Heats Up Over Dr Snook Case

The defense and prosecution prepare for a Monday motion ruling on Dr Snook's case. If overruled, the death sentence may be imposed. Sheriff Paul bars public access to Snook, excluding his lawyers and denying entry to Mrs Snook and the mother. Defense plans to seek error review in the court of appeals if the motion fails.

Dr. Snook Harry T. Paul Helen M. Snook Court of Appeals

GRAF ZEPPELIN CROSSES FAR NORTHERN ROUTE TOWARD TOKYO

Graf Zeppelin continues its 6,600 mile flight toward Tokyo cruising near the Arctic circle. With 20 passengers and 40 crew aboard, the airship reported its position at latitude 62 north longitude 80 east about 100 miles north of Laryansk on the Vakh river as it traverses Siberia.

Moscow Graf Zeppelin Artic Circle Siberian Priday Vakh River Friedrich Asin Vilui Lena Yakutsk Jakutsed Tokyo Graf Urals Nadezhdinsky Kizel Yenisel River

Graf Zeppelin may reach Tokyo Monday after long test flight

Graf Zeppelin progress described during a perilous 98 hour flight toward Tokyo with estimates of arrival around 6 am Monday GMT. Early calculations assume favorable weather but ignore rugged terrain and uncharted regions near Yenisei and Yakutsk. The journey passes over Moscow Urals and Yenisei basins with occasional high mountains and potential safety concerns.

Jshafen Hugo Eckener Tokyo Eckener Yenisei

Delmar Coal Lease Terms Adjusted Amid Sale Uncertainty

Delmar Coal and Reppert reach revised lease terms raising minimum monthly rent to 4800 while keeping current operation of Delmar Nos 4 near Flemington Ruth mine near Morgantown and nearby Barry mine unaffected. Court holds prior lease to Jane Reppert valid as auction sale of property looms, with sale date undetermined.

Delmar Mines Flemington Ruth Monongalia County Morgantown Reppert Barry Fatnington Janes Booths Creek

Barry mine excluded from receivership order details

The document states Barry mine is not included in property under court receivers control while three named mines are covered by today s order. It revises and clarifies terms and tenure of Mr Reppert as leasee and operator.

Barry Mor Reppert

Nurses' Death Mystery Deepens With New Clues

Report notes that Miss Klein may have been accompanied by a man the night of her death. Authorities found no identity clues after tracing her nearest relatives to New York. Klein was a native of Graf ton, West Virginia, and the case continues to unfold.

Miss Klein New York Grafton W. Va

Guards Begin 16 Day West Virginia Training Camp

On a field with ties to a brutal Indian massacre era in Western Virginia the 201st Infantry of the West Virginia National Guard starts its annual 16 day training period. Builders have erected facilities for a modern camp since early summer as nearly a hundred soldiers in the Advance Detachment prepare the site. officers indicated training will commence as units begin arriving.

Western Virginia 201St Infantry West Virginia National Guard Army of Builders

Transportation plan set for regiment to camp

A command states everything will be set by Sunday morning and nothing can interfere with soldiers starting work Monday. Special railroad trains and giant buses will move the regiment to camp on schedule after careful transportation planning.

Seek Slayer Continued in Morgantown Shooting Case

Morgantown witnesses recall Wells shot five times in a quarrel after drinking. Charles Corwin Fred Curtis Agnes Smith 14 Susanna Keller were jailed in Morgantown then turned to authorities after the Pennsylvania line room where the shooting occurred was identified.

Charles Corwin Morgantown Fred Curtis Maidsville Agnes Smith Rothtown I.a Susanna Keller National W. Va Friel Corwin Miss Smith Wells Miss Keller Greene County Friel Margaret &. Schatzel Pennsylvania

Girl is continued from page one Abandons Suicide Theory

The investigation shifts from suicide to possible murder as authorities examine the death of a girl found by her mother Mrs Florence Morgan and an aunt upon returning from a shopping trip. Evidence and expert opinions are scrutinized to determine the cause and responsibility.

Smith Florence Morgan

Mystery at Morgan Home Deepens with Note Found

A note near the Morgan residence conflicts with possible self binding asphyxiation claims after Miss Morgan’s death. Dr J J Simpson, coroner’s physician, suggested asphyxiation as a possibility, while police say self binding with straps is unlikely. Neighbors report a man with a briefcase entered the home around 4 30 p m, corroborated by Mrs Robert Thompson.

Miss Morgan J. J. Simpson Morgan Angelo Robert Thompson

Births for George Raymond Pearson and Broom baby

Mr and Mrs A R Pearson of West Main announce a sonborn August 13 weighing nine and a half pounds named George Raymond The Broom family of Meadville Pa announce a baby boy arrival Mr Broom formerly managed the Grafton Woolworth store

A. R. Pearson West Main Street George Raymond Grafton Harold A. Broom Meadville Broom Grafton Woolworth

Swisher Slightly Injured After Car Contact Near Home

A. R. Swisher sustained minor injuries after stepping into West Main Street to rescue his dog when struck by a passing car. He was reported improving, with State Troopers K. Debendarfer and H. J. Reid investigating the accident.

A. R. Swisher West Main Street K. Debendarfer H. J. Reid

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U.S Fetc Strand Theatre Adolphe Menon Ligonier, Pa Counsel Fight W.J. Mays R. T. Travis H. K. Debendorfer H. J. Reed Delmar Coal Lena Assis John Wray Movietone News and Vitaphone Camp Dawson Cheat Studebaker Hudson Brougham Nash Elcar Star Couze Oldsmobile Ford Tudor Sedap Sage Willys Knight Von Smith Auto Nash Sales and Service Wm. Archdeacon Co Adele Vas Girl Wisher Richard A. Rowland Corinne Griffith Cldren Gregory LaCaya
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