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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1936
Page
8
Luther Lawson aged 39 and Will Conley aged 47 died after a feud over a mulename owner ship escalated to gunfire. Police say Lawson fired first, Conley shot Lawson and then five more rounds hit Conley, with one heart shot. The confrontation stemmed from family enmity and a disputed marriage.
Sheriff Lee Bennett and Deputy Harry Batson jailed Dick Kennedy Brady Mayle and Thomas Norris following a West Hill man's complaint that the trio entered his house assaulted him and damaged property. Kennedy faces assault charges while the others are described as drunks with further charges possible. they were found asleep in a Rabé car and to appear before a magistrate today.
The article notes ongoing review of the valuation of the plaintiff's property in West Virginia. Holt argues the 85 cent per $100 tax on utilities is constitutional, asserting the tax targets intrastate privilege, not interstate business, and that plaintiff has full remedies if the tax is improper.
Our heartfelt thanks to all who extended comforting sympathy and help in our recent sorrow. Per the beautiful service, floral offerings and other kindnesses, we are deeply grateful to you all.
Coal for sale from Ferksd, Mine Ram, and Slack Coal now available as the season starts. Contact 724-5122 for orders and details.
City records show temperatures dropped last night after several hot days. The high reached 95 degrees Saturday afternoon, with a cooler night and a forecast of continued warm weather as clouds drifted across the region. Observer W. E. Clayton reported the latest readings today.
The North Pole ice truck bearing licenses D8 152 will appear before Mayor Otto Waugh to explain why he tore down a fence restricting traffic on Barrett Street and conducted deliveries there despite signs. Chief Lockard cited considerable damage to the street tar coat from the truck’s use.
The Grafton City council approved Barrett Street paving in regular session. Minutes show authorization to buy 158 tons of chipped limestone from Greer Company in Greer West Virginia and 4,160 gallons of tar from Riley Tar and Chemical Company of Fairmont.
Ice truck driver A. E. Lockhard of the city police is ordered before Waugh. The terse report notes the driver faces questioning or action in connection with a theft case. Details remain skimpy, but the event centers on police proceedings involving the driver.
Mrs Rosa Anna Simmons 61 of Thornton died Saturday night in Grafton City hospital after a two week illness. She leaves husband Fred and four children Lonnie L, Lovie Simons, Pearl Poe, and Glass Rutherford plus nine grandchildren including Helen Virginia Simmons. Funeral services at 2 30 Tuesday at the Thornton home with Rev A C Anvil officiating. Interment Payne Cemetery. body to be moved from Bartlett Funeral home this afternoon.
Funeral services are set for twin boys John T. and Joseph Harold Carr who died four and three days apart in Cook hospital Fairmont. The discovers at Barrett street home with Rev Lois Luzadder officiating. Survivors are parents John M and Harriett Jones Carr. G T Bartlett in charge of arrangements.
Vatican City August 24 reports say prelates denied rebel claims that Cardinal Vidal V. Barraquel Archbishop of Tarragona was killed by militiamen. The cardinal was said to have taken refuge in Italy while en route to Rome.
The six officials named with W B Groves and L Douglas Rice faced a Senate inquiry into alleged labor spy use. Records were said to be torn up after subpoenas, while a federal suit to block appearance delayed proceedings. Tests showed officials destroyed records. plea offered, then continued to next day.
The article reports on a purge within the Soviet political ranks with references to Trotzky as a colleague, warnings of confiscation of prisoners' property, and orders to arrest Trotzky and his son Sedoff if they return to Russia. It notes the collapse of two veteran leaders once aligned with Trotsky as a judge reads the charges.
Mrs J L Bush returns to Grafton from Koonztown Pa where her two year old filly Lady Maud B out of Independence Lady captured first money in harness racing. The colt’s prize history and family racing tradition are noted as the family plans future showings, with talks of Elkins Forest Festival appearances this fall.
CASTEL GANDOLFO Italy Aug 24 Pope Pius XI received the former Empress Zita mother of the Hapsburg heir apparent in a private audience lasting 45 minutes. She was accompanied by a man and a woman not identified but not her son Archduke Otto. Zita lives with her exile son in Steeneckerzell Belgium and wore black. Observers note Vatican prelats supported Catholic dynasty restoration in Austria.
The list shows Clara Teti daughter of Tony Teti and United Mine Workers official receives a pay rise. W. J. Gates, Taylor county political boss, jumps from 175 to 200 monthly. Harold Kramer district administrator of Blueville increases from 266.67 to 283.33. Ray Dillon of Flemington fares best among Taylor county residents with a raise from 140 to 205 monthly, five dollars more than Gates. The January to July salary ball lists the gains for all incumbents.
Two workers Sebastian Casasanta and Nick D’Enordle were buried in a ditch collapse at Perrysville sewer construction. They were taken to a hospital with bruises and no serious injuries after the bank suddenly caved in while braces were prepared. The general contractor, A D’Alessandro, said the men were at the ditch bottom when the wall gave way and buried them briefly. Rescuers noted air pockets formed against the wall kept them breathing.
Grafton police report Mabel Brown accused a man named Stanley Kenaski of Bridgeport Ohio of posing as her husband to obtain funds from a Wheeling hotel desk clerk. Kenaski was arrested in Wheeling with most of the money, while authorities note a prior Grafton sighting and bank-related motive. Wheeling officials did not know how the suspect learned the amount deposited.
Three men faced Mayor E. Otto Waugh in police court for drunken on the streets. Garland Ply forfeited a $5 bond for failure to appear. W. Ridenour received three days’ work. Herbert Keller was jailed for three days after passing a bad check to a local service station with Patrolman Hugh Woodford as security.
Prescription specialists offer fresh pure drugs for prescriptions. The ad touts low prices and delivery of medications, noting Prempeine and Beenie products. Aimed at attracting customers to Grafton Drug & Chemical Company.
Iner Brydon and Old Sand Lick Coal detailed for delivery terms to Grafton at 09 bu Run of Mine and Forked Coal Simpson, W. Ya. August 20 to September 20 bp.
E Ellers Transfer Co offers all kinds of hauling and moving services with contact at phone 39 and residence 895 M. The notice lists operation from July 29 to August 30 as a moving specialty.
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