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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1924

Page

6

Fahey and Murray Denied New Trial in Train Robbery Case

Federal Judge upheld the previous rulings denying a new trial for William Fahey former post office inspector and James Murray local politician connected to the $2,000,000 Rondout mail train robbery. Both were later sentenced to 25 years each in Atlanta, with others in the case awaiting sentencing.

Chicago Oliie William Fahey James Murray Rondout Wm. J. Fahey Rondont Atlanta Cliffe Fahey Murray Willis Willie Jesse Joseph Newton Brent Glasscock Mur

Watson Bridge Plan Prompts Public Meeting in Fairmont

The State Road Commission will present plans for a new bridge over the West Fork River at Watson at a Tuesday two o’clock meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. The article urges rapid completion of both the Watson bridge and the Fairmont to Grafton road upgrade, noting business practices and regional connectivity across Marion and Taylor counties.

Grafton Chamber of Commerce State Road Commission West Fork River Watson Fairmont Philippi Belington Elkins Beverly West Virginia Marion County Taylor County Bikini Fair Mont

Public Meeting Urged to Push Fairmont Grafton Pike Work

Residents urge Taylor and Marion counties to pressure the State Road Commission for rapid improvement of the Fairmont and Grafton pike and the reconstruction of the Wat son bridge. A public meeting is planned to unite neighbors, including Mar fon, in demanding speedy action.

Taylor Marion County State Road Commission Fairmont Grafton Pike Watson Bridge Marfon

Webster resident dies in Parkersburg

A W See 80, a well known retired Webster farmer, died at his Parkersburg home after a paralytic stroke. He lived in Parkersburg about 25 years and leaves two sons Arthur of Clarksburg Evan of Parkersburg and two daughters Sallie and Hattie See. He is survived by brother Peter H See of Staunton VA and several nieces and nephews. Funeral will be Sunday at 3:30 pm from the Parkersburg home with L B Brydon and Mary H Sinsel attending.

A. W. See Webster Parkersburg Charles and Harriett Lee L. 8. Brydon Yates Avenue Cyde Turner Abbie and Mayme Sincell Mary H. Sinsel Grafton

Grafton Busy on Business and Visits Across Town

Local residents including A. R. Weston J. P Fleming ton Howard Newton and Bob Gall were in Grafton today on business. T D Moran left for Baltimore for a few days visit. O F Sterling returned from Pittsburgh after an auto training course. Mrs Anna Cleavenger and Mr Mrs William Ball guests in Clark sburg and Pittsburgh respectively. Several residents spent Thanksgiving in Clark sburg while others visited friends and relatives in the area. Dr J F Chenoweth and Miss Fanny Holden attended to matters in Grafton and nearby towns. Mrs Arthur G Cox departs for Shinnston to spend the weekend with her parents.

E. A. Pitzer Montaville Grafton W. F. Ball New Martinsville Ball A. E. Shanabarger Washington St Louie Ernest Clarksburg W. M. Carder East Main Street Fred Burka Franz and Burka Fairmont W. ©. Garrett J. Webb Davis Cumberland Keyser Clites Genevieve Whelan St. Mary's Hospital James Whelan Charles Welsh Max Stall Brunswick Maryland Ethel Wilson Gratton Elksdance Fairview W. D. Yost Panny Holden Tye Guy R. Sinsel Clarksber Walter R. Dadisman Ttter del Guzzo United Wine Workers Pairent Briday L. V. Atha Maple Avenue Delaware, Co Foir Fa Atha Ohio Wesleyan Univrsity Mr. nn@ ira Thomas Mount Pleasant Hd Carroll Route 3 Mike Squires Mount Morris James Bortlestt Webster A. R. Weston J. P Flemington Howard Newton Simpson T. D. Moran West Washington Street Baltimore Bob Gall Meadland Dick Thompson O. F. Sterling Pittsburgh Buick Motor Company Anna Cleavenger William Ball A. J. Shanabagger Haden Genevieve Haden Mary Rauscher McGraw Avenue Steven Bainbridge Pruntytown Walter L. Richardson Fanny Holden J. F. Chenoweth Arthur G. Cox Shinnston O. L. Nay

Hunting Youth in Connection With Mystery of Bexley Ohio

Columbus police interrogate Rev C V Sheatsley and his two sons Milton 20 and Clarence 16 about the cremation death of Mrs Addie Sheatsley at Christ Evangelical Lutheran church parsonage on November 7. The trio gave no new details. a youth in a light cap is still sought in the basement of a nearby house. A man named Fred Johnson was arrested in Fondulac for questioning on the Columbus case but could not explain his background.

Columbus Addie Sheatsley Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church Parsonage Sheatsley John King C. V. Shentsley Milton Clarence King J. A. Goodwin Harry Carson James Creddon C. Tarbell Enist Passonge Fondulac W Nay Fred Johnson Shearsley Ohio

Two Die After Dayton Train Collision

Two unidentified Dayton women were killed when their automobile was struck by a Pennsylvanian passenger train in Dayton early today. Several persons were injured and taken to a hospital in Rich.

Dayton, D Dayton Penna Rich

Wreck at Penn Railroad Crossing Kills Two

Two autos collide at a Pennsylvania Railroad crossing killing Mrs. Charles Fagen Ruth Jeanette and an unidentified woman and fatally injuring Roy West of Dayton. Charles Fagen husband of the dead woman Helen Miller of Boston and Nell Koleer of Dayton are injured. Fourteen theatre party occupants were in the vehicles. Drivers skidded to avoid collision and crashed into the train.

Helen Miller Boston Misa Nell Koleer Dayton

Mail Early Is Slogan Again

Washington reports a new drive to urge all to post gifts and cards early for Christmas. Postmaster General New will broadcast a breakfast appeal from a Washington station urging postal workers to have Christmas Day at home and ensure deliveries before the holiday. The campaign will use 23 stations and 8 thousand movie theaters, 20 thousand newspapers, and many posters to spread the message.

Washington New Wasfington

Flemington Man Is Killed In Motorcycle Crash

Charles Dunn 32 of Fairmont died from a skull fracture after a motorcycle with Edward Keener overturned on Fairmont road near Shinnston. Keener was injured but recovered enough to return home. State police aided transport to St. Marys hospital. Dunn's body was taken to his parents in Flemington.

Clarkspurg Fairmont Shinnston Charles Dunn St. Mary's Hospital Edward Keener Dunn Keener Mannnington Hugh H. Carr Mer Flemington

New York Firm Seeks Muscle Shoals Operation

Washington reports How ard Sutherland on behalf of Hambleton & Co plans a bid to form the Federal Power and Fuel Corporation to run Muscle Shoals and build fertilizer and chemical plants for explosives, distribute southern electric power, with up to 40 million state aid and a five member board, Treasury oversight unchanged.

Washington Muscle Shoals Howard Sutherland West Virginia Hambleton & Co New York Senate Organi Eation Federal Power and Fuel Corporation South Treasury Natleusl Banks

Endurance Handicap Highlights Bowie Maryland Race Meet

In Bowie Maryland on November 29 the endurance handicap race stands as the feature of the first day of Maryland's fall meeting. The 319000 stake draws top Juvenile contenders who have attracted strong fields in recent years.

Bowie Maryland

Twenty Fifth Anniversary Celebration for Mr and Mrs Maloney

A large party gathered at the M and M bank apartments to celebrate the twenty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs R J Maloney. Guests from the Lend A Hand Circle of the First Presbyterian church and others attended, presenting a silver carving set and spoons. Rev A G Hecker spoke as gifts were exchanged and refreshments served amid music and games.

R. J. Maloney M. and M. Bank First Presbyterian Church Elaine Aiken Washington Maloney Presbyteriau Wastington Street A H. Thayer J. H . Flanagan First ‘Presbyterian Church Eva Love Will Hessen

Minister Uses Cross Word Fad To Draw Crowds

Pittsburgh dispatch reports at Knoyvilly Baptist church Rev George Me Elven will lead a Sunday evening event where a crossword puzzle he designed will reveal parts of the sermon text. A blackboard at the pulpit will display clues and the solution will determine when he can preach.

Pittsburgh Knoyvilly Baptist Church George Me Elven

Jilted Groom to Be Waits in Vain for Bride

In Columbus a bride to be vanishes on the eve of her wedding. June Conley 29 disappears the night before Thanksgiving with her wedding to Frank Strear in Philadelphia pending. A telegram from Ashland Ohio sent by A C House suggests the groom may learn of her absence. Mrs Conley wonders if she changed her mind or was abducted. House’s parents reportedly live near Syracuse.

Columbus Lay June Conley Frank Strear Philadelphia Elizabeth Conley Besne Mra Conley Ashland Ohio A. C. Fiouse Jane Frank Rome House Mra Contey Syracuse Jann Uuniey

Sunday con Lesson on Jesus Opens Blind Man Eyes

This study centers on John 9 where Jesus heals a man born blind. It tracks the disciples confusion, Jesus reply that the works of God occur in day, the man’s opening of his eyes, and his evolving testimony culminating in worship of the Son of God. The lesson outlines three viewpoints faith, testimony, and results among people and the healed man.

John Golden John Jesus Christ Tey Falth

True Freedom and the Spiritual Relation to God

The text discusses true freedom as a spiritual principle within man that relates to God. It asserts freedom can exist even when the body bears burdens, citing St. Paul and other notable figures as examples.

God St. Paul

Faith and Hope in God Across Sinners and Saints

A brief devotional recalling faith in the holiness of God as a unifying force for religion. It emphasizes the sinner’s hope when seeing God’s purity, contrasting sin with divine love. The text urges growth in God’s love through inner roots rather than outward branches, noting fragility and loneliness in theскаaforementioned ideas.

Walth

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