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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1924

Page

5

Taylor County Real Estate Delinquent List 1924 Sale Notice

Sheriff W J Mays announces public auction of delinquent Taylor County tax lands for 1922 at the courthouse front between 10 am and 4 pm December 8 1924. Descriptions span Boothe Creek district booths Creek Andersons Burns and many others with acres coal oil gas and min land. includes party names locations and land sizes.

Taylor County Lana Taylor Booths Creek Anderson Jesse Matilda B.c.anderson B. C. Boice Joshua P B.C. Burnett Mary M Cooper Wm. L Oil & Gas Plumer R. Cooper Hoy H. Et Als Los Curry Alfred L Plumer R. Curry Martin L Plumer R. Corbin H. C. Et al Coal Gifford Cecil H. F. Gifford A. H. Goodwin Coal, Oil & Gas Hart John M Plumer R. Henderson Chas. H H. F. Henderson H. Henderson A. H. F. Henderson J. F Henderson Chas H Moats C. C. Dadle Larkins R Moyer Flora D Als R. McGee B.A. Hawkins H. Fixon Florence & J. Truman Oil & Aziitn Enos L Tost R. Jon Sarah Ay B. Kowell G.C Et Als Oil & Cas Turkey R. Reet En Et Als B.C Oil & Gas B.C Dittes Lewist al Ol & Gas H. F.ley Benj. C Mussel John A Bayres Martha Et al B.C. Silman Mary B Shri Howard Awdry B Laurel Kinter Silas H Lila G Valley R. Knight H. P H. Lamie W. W F. Love Maple B F. Meyers Bertha SB Miller Anthony G Valley Rge & McGraw Rose Debérriz Pnihips B. Findley Cherry Run Poe Emma L Brownlow Park Voling L. A Ada F. Bush Bier Coal Go Valley R Riley Wm. Coal Co Valley Robinson Arnold Ata Blueville Kowe Mary E Rogers John B Wickwit Sinsel Clarence Laurel R Commerville Stone Minnie C. Belle Straus Bros Phillips P. Sq Stevens Prank J Summers Jos. H Laurel R. S Laurel Thorn Watkins Hugh L Warfield Harry R Rock Maple R Weaver L. B Fee Suime Dee Custer Edward Pee Dancer HE. J Devers Clarissa B Davidson Kee Donohue Patrick J England Massalone Finnegan Mary H Valley River Hardman Geo Houle Jos Rector Jarvis Claude McDaniel J. Winn Thayer McGraw Rose Deberriz Main St Metraw Fett Lot MeGraw Ore Deberriz Rose Lot Shroyer Eliza J. Coal W. J. Mays

Puccini Dies From Heart Attack At 57

Brussels reports the famed composer Giacomo Puccini died at noon from a heart attack following illnesses and an operation. Born in Lucca in 1858, Puccini created operas such as La Bohème and Tosca. His career included Manon Lescaut and The Girl of the Golden West, with American performances shaping his popularity.

Brussels Puccini Lucca Ion Cians Giacomo Puccini Tuccini Giuleo Gatti- Cassanza Metropolitan Opera House Milan Conservatory I ‘Eas Amilcare Ponchielli

Ford Plant in Antwerp Shuts Over New Belgian Tariff

Antwerp November 2. The Ford Automobile assembly plant serving Belgium, Holland, Germany, Luxembourg and Switzerland closed last night due to a new Belgian tariff. Plant officials say import duties become prohibitive. The plant employs 500 workers.

Antwerp Ford Automobile Assemblage Belgium Holland Germany Luxemderg Switzerland

Bed Time Stories Cited In Drink Smuggling Probe

Seattle November 29 federal agents acting on belief bedtime stories broadcast locally were code messages smuggling liquor with Canada. They halted destruction of a broadcasting station at the home of Olmstead, president of the American Radio Telephone Company, where 16 others were arrested in a November 17 raid. Mrs Olmstead also broadcast the stories. Evidence will be presented to a grand jury next month, says U S Attorney Thomas Reville.

Seattle Wash Mederal Prohibition Enforcement Diquor Canada Oy Olmstead American Radio Telephone Company Feders

Butler to Stay In Quaker City

Philadelphia officials announce General Comdley Butler will remain head of the Philadelphia police and fire departments for three years if his Marine Corps leave is extended. Mayor Kendrick and General Butler stated the plan amid the extensions discussion.

Philadelphia Modley D. Butler Philadelphia Police Marine Corps Kendrick Buler

Miners Entombed as Pit Collapse Ends Rescue Hope

Cardif Wales November 29 Rescue efforts failed to save 11 miners trapped by a pit collapse at Dunvant Thursday night caused by a sudden rush of shale. The accident ended hopes of survival as teams continued to recover the dead.

Cardif Wales Dunvant

Death claims aged resident of Knottsville West Virginia

Mrs Rebecca J Harter 75 died at the old Wilson Homestead Knottsville after a week of illness from arterial hardening. She was married to Civil War captain Dr Scott A Harter and was daughter of Jacob and Nancy Wilson. Funeral at Knottsville Methodist Church with Rev J Atkins and Rev Charles Snider, burial in Knottsville Cemetery. She survived by three brothers and sixteen nephews and nieces.

Rebecca J. Harter Knottsville Taylor County Mrs. Harter

Sheriff Elect Newton Names Helpers in Taylor County

At a Taylor County Court meeting the sheriff elect H B Newton of Simpson named three deputies Charle Payne A R Bolyard and H W Newton with Bolyard a former lieutenant and Payne a deputy of Sheriff Mays The court set December 15 for qualification and bond for these appointees A county coroner was also appointed to Knottsville and Grafton districts The session approved bills for payment and allotted funds to replace a torn fence at the Gawthrop farm Other local notes mention a wella ure couple and a stray line about a beauty parlor blaze

Taylor County Court H. B. Newton Simpson Charle Payne A. R. Bolyard H. W .Newton Bolyard Sattmore and Ohio Railroad Pond Payne Hs W. J. Mays Botyard Payne Newton Toa B. Smith Knottsville Earl Demers Corstable Grafton Gawthrop

West Virginia Triumphs Over Washington & Jefferson

West Virginia defeated W & J 40 to 7 in an exhibition that thrilled Mountaineer fans. Veterans Red Graham Phil Hill Gus Ekberg Nick Nardacci led a strong effort with solid passing, punting, and defensive pressure. Newcomers Aaron Gliker Carl Davis Charley Dilcher complemented the lineup as W V U controlled both lines and the game.

Morgantown West Virginia W. & J. College Mountaineer R Ed Graham Phil Hill Gus Ekberg Nick Nardacci Wee Ne Ekberg Graham Aaron Gliker Carl Davis Charley Dilcher Wis Cown Ed Morrison Narducci Farley Mahan McHenry

Orphan School Planned by Prichard Near Ona West Virginia

Huntington banker Fred C Prichard funds and promotes an orphan home to be named the Prichard School on a 507 acre tract near Ona West Virginia A girls and boys school will open with Frank E Clark as principal The project has raised about 360 000 from personal property sales and land acquisition construction of the first unit combining grade and grammar courses will start early next year

Huntington Fred C. Prichard Ona W. Va Prichard Frank E. Clark Grundy

Pictures By Air Prove a Succes

Transatlantic wireless transmission of photographs becomes a reality with portraits of President Coolidge Premier Stanley Baldwin the Prince of Wales and Owen D Young sent from London to New York shortly after original airings. An all American instrument by Radio Corporation can transmit pictures and printed messages as a complete package. Miss Elizabeth Evans Fairman was a weekend guest at the home of Mr and Mrs W It Loar Map Haven?

New York Pesident Stanley Baldwin Prince of Wales Owen P Young London Yes Ina Ofeiala America Radio Corporatione Elizabeth Evans Fairman W. It. Loar Maph Javentip

Government officer pays tribute to 103A clubs

J Walter Drake assistant Secretary of Commerce praised the American Automobile Association in a radio address from WRC. Chas H Burke of the Taylor County Auto Club reported Drake lauding motor club cooperation for safety traffic relief and fair legislation. He urged motorists to maintain individual effort within collective action to boost benefits of motoring.

J. Walter Drake WRC Chas. H. Burke Taylor County Auto Club Drake American Automobile Association A. A.A Washington National Organization Focal Burke

Claims a Cure Of Pneumonia Demonstration Voyage

Dr D B Gerin plans a New York demonstration aboard the steamship Paria to show cures in over 600 pneumonia cases with no deaths and to reveal a transfusion free treatment for pernicious anemia. Tests will run four months in New York area hospitals. Gerin, born 1867 in Nassau New Hampshire, has practiced in New England and California and taught a French colony in San Francisco.

D. B. Gerin New York Paria New York State Physicians Organizations Nassau N. H New England Calfornia San Francisco

Paderewski Offered Post in United States Rumor

Warsaw reports Ignace Jan Paderewski the famed pianist and former premier is offered the post of United States minister. Acceptance is doubtful. Paderewski and his wife are expected to arrive today amid political rumor and speculation.

Warsaw Ignace Jan Paderewski Plantat Holland United States M. Paderewaki

Cupid's Darts Couple Wed Despite Aging Totals

In Waynesburg Pennsylvania on November 29 L D Russel aged 74 of Mt Morris and Mrs Lilliam Mac rafey aged 62 of Fairmont West Virginia were granted a license to wed. The couple noted their combined ages totaling 145 years, reflecting a playful take on the ceremony.

Waynesburg L. D. Russel Mt. Morris Lilliam Macrafey Fairmont W. VI

St Patrick's Day Observed As Dry or Festive

A Belfast dispatch notes conflicting celebrations on St Patrick's Day with phrases suggesting a dry observance and cautious festivity. The report references Dublin and Free State influences shaping reactions to the holiday as observers mark the day amid temperate expectations.

Belfast Rlah Free State Dublin Dispatch

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Court House Bartlett Sevilla Se Cal Biggs Jesse H Simpson Bings Simpso Bunner B. F. R. L. Brand Cather J. F Valley River Min Corbin Frank P Min Myrtle I Beckley R. Moats Carrie S Webster McDaniel, Coy & Ina C. W Ira M Webster Alonzo Traci Robinson N. Simpson Rotim Wi. T Shirley John Valley R. Sine J.B. St S. Cr. Towell Elizabeth S. Cr. Reed Hideon M Cr. Reed Girton M Tr ‘Evanell Ritter Ida B. Rosemont Reed D. W Reed Gine J. E.R Smith Gerald N Jl.ood Crucker Mary V Whitehair J. W Fepterman Sally Thornton Bunner A. G Wickwire Carroll Reddahasa Finan Emma Untingham, &. L P. Davis J. T Geo. A. Laughery Laurel Run Fast Grafton Coal Mining Co Ford Euphrenia Y Alley Hugh B. Gratton Roe Jou A. Valley An Iweter C. H Reeto Singel Chas. A Chas Siiveley Harriet Pew Sincel Hannan Lay Sincel Hannah Tighe Martin B. W. & Pett Pucker Helen V B. W. & Fett Grawin Chas. L. & A. Wa Welch Julia Welen Thos. F Wilson Loveland Wilmoth War Grafton Independent District Costello Martha L Dadisman Jno Beaumont Dorengo Domenico Lea Hileman Dessie M. Et Als M. H. Plat Jackson Thos. S Murray Jonn P Miller A. K Gy McGehee Susan Jose Deberriz Settler Addie May Stillwell Harry EB Swain Shuman J. L I AL Fame Walker Annie C Knottsville Pistrice Grafton Altymyer Jas. P Tol McEligott McElligott Alymyer Amorose W. H Park View Bonnington Rebecca J Carr Maggie Valley Re Margaret Britt Aret Cary Margaret Garr Jowherd Carrie A Spaie Palton Ployd East Gratton Coal Co Gratton Coal Co Brittol BR Finch E. M Park Views Hayward Gaines Gratton Clay Co Clay Gorman Kate Hatbara B. Coal Harvey J. B Sandy Hefner H. F B. W. Doll Park View City Howell B.S Lovett Agg P Merchants Asen Merchants Assn Park Viewia Bile Park Vie Park View -Eserseeenrnnen BUC Park View Cen BR Merchants Rean Merchants Anan Tilt Bark View Park Vw Mclligott Johanna Perine, Bartlett Co Perine Bartlett Co Redinger B. F Skadaberry Sarah Ann Ay Sandy Co Shrimshaw Stewart A.C Kitty Flora Cutler Ada M Fong Swisher Hiram Tra Hira Butler Quaker City Bolyard, Payne and Newton Sheriff Newton Herman E. Wilson Wella Ure J. F Wilson West Main Street Ilo Jeff Mountaineers Stove League Coolidge Baldwin Atlantic Gov't Officer Assistant Secretary -Commerce Paderewski Cupid's Darts St. Patrick’s
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