Former Local Man Enoch T. Vincent Dies at B1 Years
The body of Enoch T. Vincent a former resident and father of Claude Vincent of Gratton was brought here from Millersville for burial at Bluemount cemetery after a long illness. Born April 27 1846 in Marion County he was survived by W H Vincent Claude Vincent and Thomas H Vincent of Fairmont and Mrs Magse Thayer of Cincinnati Ohio. Brothers and sisters include George Vincent Cross Roads Ethan Vincent Hammond Anthony Vincent Fairmont James Vincent Little Rock Ark Mrs Katherine Miller Cross Roads and Mrs Nora Satterfield Fairmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enoch T. Vincent
Claude Vincenty
Gratton
Airtment
Bluenight
Ghion
Hi Brhome
Millersville
Maronty
Aye
Conrad
Ina Vincent
Marion County
W. H. Vincent
Claude Vincent
Thomas H. Vincen
Fairmont
Magse Thayer
Cincinnati
Ohio
Sistfere
George Vincent
Cross Roads
Etan Vincent
Hammond
Anthony Vincent
James Vincent
Little Rock
Wash
Kathierine Miller
Cross. Roads
Nora Satterfield
Services Held For Late Dr Chenoweth
Last rites for Dr B M Chenoweth 56 prominent Taylor county physician and practitioner in the Flemington Wendel area were conducted from the home yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev Paul Flanagan of Salem officiating. Interment was in Webster cemetery. He died Friday morning at Grafton City Hospital after several months illness from complications following a major operation on November 14. McGrumphy undertakers of Flemington were in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Miffit Chenoweth
Taylor County
Flemington-Wendel
Paul ‘Flanagan
Salem
Webster Cemetery
Chenoweth
Grafton ‘City
McGrumphy
Flemington
Mrs. Alice Jennings Buried in Clarksburg
Virginia Jennings a long time resident and widow of the late W. Mam Jennings died Friday at her daughter's home in Clarksburg. She was buried in the Odd Fellows cemetery west of town after simple services at the Peck residence on West Main Street officiated by Rev. A. J. Torrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice’ Virginia Jennings
Jennings
Grafton
D. :. Peel
Odd Fellows
Larksburg
Bartlett Funeral Company Handles Interment Arrangements
Bartlett Funeral Company was in charge of interment and arrangements for the deceased, coordinating burial details and related services with ceremonies held at the graveside or cemetery chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartlett Funeral Company
Washington Street Youth Injured From Truck Fall
Victor Moore fourteen son of Mr and Mrs E B Moore of East Washington Street sustained a concussion of the brain after falling from a truck at the Beech Street crossing Thanksgiving afternoon. He suffered neck and shoulder wounds and was treated at home after regaining consciousness. the driver failed to notice the fall.
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Victor Moore
E. B. Moore
East
Washington Street
Beech J Street
Otto Moore
Dancretia
Latrastdeng
Joe
Young Moore
Grass Fire Near High School Quickly Brought Under Control
A grass fire on West Wilford Street near the high school drew city firefighters at 1 06 pm. Despite a strong breeze the flames were contained with no property damage reported. Also a note about gold discovery in the Sierra Country Club greens at Grass Valley California.
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Wilford ‘Street
Sierra
Grass Valley
Cal
George speaks at services for Grafton Elks memorial
Hon W Taylor George of Philippi delivered the memorial address at the Ri P C Elks annual memorial services in Grafton yesterday afternoon. He stood in for ill Hon Harry Flesher of Pruntytown. Exalted Ruler Leland Price led the ritual. Rev John W Brown gave the invocation and benediction. Sitter's orchestra played as Elizabeth Stuck and Forcello sang, accompanied by Mrs Brooks Gall and Miss Ann Tucker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Taylor George
Philippi
Ri. P. C. Elks
Grafton
George
Harry Flesher
Pruntytown
Leland Price
John W. Brown
First Baptist Church
Sitter
Elizabeth Stuck
Miss Forcello
Brooks Gall
Ann Tucker
Saia
Sale of Keane effects and missing former manager
Notice posted in the court house corridor announces the sale of Edward Keane's personal property. Keane, former Blen Avon Hotel manager, disappeared with his wife and child from Grafton leaving a dependent relative to care for a child. Sale set for December 11 at the courthouse under Watkins interests after a distress warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Keane
Blen Avon
Court House
Grafton
Lars
G. Minnette Watkins
W. Merle Watkins
Watkins
Few Realty Deals In County During Week
Real estate transactions in Taylor County were scant last week with only two deeds recorded. Michael Choif and others deeded 10 acres on Sandy Creek Knottsville district to A D Extine for 200 dollars. B C Bailey and wife sold 40 acres on Carters Bug Booths Creek district to Milton William for 2200 dollars.
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Taylor County
Michael Choif Et Als
A.D. Extine
Sandy Creek
Knottsville
B.C. Bailey
Milton William
Carter’s Bug
Booths Creek
Grafton Safe Place Cites Law Abiding County Progress
Officers say Grafton is a safe city and Taylor county grows more law abiding each month. County jail records show 45 prisoners in November, similar to 44 in January and 40 in April 1928. Arrests mainly for minor offenses trespass on railroad property and train riders. A few men serve 30 or 60 day sentences for liquor possession. Few felons awaiting trial compared with September and October.
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Grafton
Taylor County
Hastile
Court term ends as pleas and continuances fill docket
The term closed with 12 cases resolved by guilty pleas and several continuances pushed to the February term. Sheriff Howard and his staff, including deputies and assistants, retire December 21 as W J Cleet is named to succeed him.
Correction issued on Daugherty fire docket error
A correction explains a fire at the Daugherty residence on Main Street occurred Thanksgiving morning with Howard J. Daugherty alone in the house. A docket misattributed Homer B. Daugherty, a brother, who was en route from Parkersbay when the arrest happened.
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Daugherty
Hagt Main Street
Howard J. Daugherty
Homer B
Daugh
Erty
Homer Th
Parkersbay
Sentinel
Local Wheeling Resident Charles Hurst Seriously Ill
Friends in Wheeling learn that Charles R Hurst formerly of Graf ton is critically ill in a Wheeling hospital undergoing treatment for complicated ailments. He is the son of the late Louis Hurst and former Graf ton resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.R. Hurst
Charles 2. Hurst
Wheeling
Grafton
Louis Hurst
Beauty shop owner found slain in De Soto apartment
Miss Pearl Potaskey a 24 year old St. Louis beauty shop proprietor was found dead with a bullet wound above the ear and skull fractures in Sol Hohenthal's bachelor apartment. Relatives believe she did not commit suicide and state she and Hohenthal were to marry, with Hohenthal a retired merchant about 50 who traveled weekly between De Soto and the city.
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de Soto
David Goldstein to Speak Tonight at Opera House
David Goldstein will speak at the Opera House this evening under Graf ton Council Knights of Columbus. He presents an important message about the home and urges all to attend. The Boston orator is praised for his command of the English language and timely remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Goldstein
Opera House
Grafton Council
Knights of Columbus
Boston
Suspected suicide in St Louis tied to debts and love interest
Statements from Hohenthal describe Miss Potoskey as a frequent companion in De Soto and St Louis. The coroner noted possible pregnancy. Hohenthal claimed Pearl was his sweetheart for nine years and that she talked of marriage, but he offered no clear explanation for the fractured skull and bruised eye, suggesting she may have died by her own hand to settle debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Soto
St. Louis
Man Perishes Trying to Save Baby in California Fire
Merced Calif December 3 a man C C Gove 60 died attempting to rescue his three year old daughter from a fire that destroyed the family home. His wife suffered likely fatal burns when she ran into the flames. Two other daughters were injured. Witnesses said the older children gathered outside before realizing baby Ethan was still in bed. Gore dashed back into the blaze to save her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merced
Calif
Dee
C. C. Gove
Ethan
Gore
Veteran Pilot Dies as Plane Crashes Near Tulsa
Tulsa report states 87 year old pilot Mike Perea of Tulsa was killed when his Waco plane crashed one mile north of Mound while attempting a landing. Witnesses said he misjudged distance to telephone wires, and the aircraft plowed into the ground, destroying the craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Mike Perea
Ministers Meet Today For Monthly Session
The Grefton Ministerial Association convened this morning in regular monthly session at the Y M C A. A brief business discussion led by President Rev. 0 G Ho Wearth preceded a talk by W Wo Trent of Brohdans Cotes on ministers of master builders.
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Grefton
Sesson
Wearth
Wee
Furto Uy All
W.wo. Trent
Brohdans Cotes
Dr. Trent
Style Park Advocation for Quality and Savings
A fragment notes that men find value in seeking the name Style Park to ensure smartness correctness and thoroughbred quality at a distinct saving. Emphasis on careful selection for better results.
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Stylepark
Master Builder: The Minister as Supreme Architect
The text argues that while architects and masons create enduring stone cathedrals, the preacher or minister builds a greater temple by shaping souls. It elevates clergy as master builders of humanity, comparing the minister's influence to the prowess of X-ray pioneers in transforming society.
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Shoe. Co
Dr. Chenoweth
Alice Jennings
Clarksburg
Stoizenfel
Washington St
Electrix Toaster
Ee Pton Drug
Cheiucal Comp
Elks Fraternity
Keane Effects
The
Hebrew University
Jerusalem
Strand Theatre
Ana
Reliable Footwear
W. Va
Mutt and
Jeff
Jim Panama
Rosie
Miisters
Llace Raymond
Hata Ig Kilng
Modre
COURT
Pharmacy
West Main Street
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