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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1927

Page

7

Redwood’s Tepee Herb Tonic Helps Rheumatic Daughter

Frank Shaw of Grafton recounts how his seventeen year old daughter suffered inflammatory rheumatism with stiff hands and loss of appetite. After using Redwood's Tepee Herb Tonic for about a week she slept better and her pains disappeared, enabling her to attend high school before summer. Shaw, a plumber for G. C. Snow Plumbing, endorses the remedy as improving appetite and bowel regulation. Sold in Grafton drug stores.

Frank Shaw R. G Vernon Redwood Tepee Mr. Shaw Sam G. C. Snow Plumbing Co Mayers’ Plumbing Co Grafton

Police chief in Newport arrested for rum running

Ora Swett, chief of police of Newport Vermont, is arrested in Nashua New Hampshire on rum running charges after authorities seize 27 cases of whiskey from his car. The Associated Press reports this overnight news from the region.

Associated Press Ora Swett Newport Nashua N. H D.C Denver Bennett J. Doty French Foreign Legion Marseilles Legion Legionnaires Labor Party London Ramsay MacDonald Caspian Sea

Water supply cut off after hit and run in Waynesburg

Part of Waynesburgs water system was shut yesterday after H Joins, claiming residence in Morgantown West Virginia, drove his car into and broke a fire plug. He was arrested and charged with liquor possession. On the Road phrase appears as garbled text.

Waynesburg Paty H. Joins Morgantown W. Va Johins

Radio Schedules and Unscrupulous Health Claims

Eastern time radio program grids list WBAL WPG WEEI WNAC and other stations with concert hours and bridge games. An adjacent block promotes a fraudulent ovari an pain relief scheme offering free publications and home remedies, attributed to Mrs. Eien Lovell.

White Star the Screen Horse Shines From Ranch to Fame

A Colorado ranch-born colt named White Star rose to stardom from high school horse tours to vaudeville and circus stages. Now six years old, he stars in Frank Mattison Productions films, with a busy future planned as he is screened tonight at the Opera House.

Colorado White Star Opera House Frank Mattison Hollywood

Smell Not Sufficient for Liquor Raid Ruling

In San Francisco on December 6, the United States Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that smell alone cannot justify a search without a warrant. Julius Coda of Meaderville Montana had 17 barrels of liquor and a still found at his home during an absence, leading to his conviction for liquor possession. The court held the raid violated his rights.

San Francisco United States Circuit Court of Appeals Julius Coda Meaderville Mont Coda Court of Appeals

Two Arrests In County Yesterday

Two arrests marked by county law enforcement during the weekend. State Trooper A. G. Brown of the Flemington detachment landed John Ropco near Flemington in the county jail for 60 days plus a $200 fine after a hearing before Squire A. R. Weston for liquor possession. A railroad trespasser identified as Harry Mason received an $11.60 fine and jailed until the fine is worked out.

Troo A. G. Brown Lemington John Ropco Flemington Squire A. R. Weston Harry Mason

Wild Elephant Shot Down at Colton Show

Texas 12 year old elephant known as Texas killed 17 trainers and men during a rampage before Ben McFarland shot the animal after a 12 hour spree. The elephant weighed 9100 pounds and attacked two cars and part of the stockyards before the fatal fire. Owner W G Dolphyn blamed McFarland and claimed $10000 worth of elephant could have been saved.

Colton Cal Texas Ben McFarland Beast Albert Mcsarlin W.G. Dolphyn Mc~Farland McFarland

Transportation Tieup Threatened In Chicago

Chicago faces a threatened walkout of 22,000 street and elevated workers as the Street Car Men's Union votes to press for strike approval. Dissatisfaction over wage scale arbitration delays prompts the move, with elevated workers aligning to surface union actions. Negotiations on seven wage differences have dragged on for months.

Chicago William D. Mahon

Flashes of Life News Across Cities and Leaders

A compilation of brief items: Ford advertising outlays reach 1.3 million dollars with 400 thousand by dealers. GM spent 9.872 million on newspaper ads last year. Chicago mayor rail at cross-town crime coverage. a World interview en route to Washington. Colonel Hugh Scott receives a machine gun for protection before transfer to a veterans hospital. The Lubkoff family bans the international motorcycle on honeymoon. Havana to host a mass protest concert protesting American rivalry in cabarets and hotels. New York bars end clothes prush. barber health chief warns that porter whisk brooms are unsanitary. Frank Porter elected Marshall College football captain for 1928. Local shoppers Kaesis Sassen and Chenoweth visit Grafiton.

Associated Press New York Henry Ford Ford Dealers General Motors

Relief for skin torture promises in old remedy ad

A vintage advertisement falsely promising relief from severe itching promotes 8 8 8 as a purely vegetable skin cure. It cites long suffering patients, claims cures after six bottles, and urges purchase at drug stores in two sizes with the larger option being more economical.

Sailrg Quincy

Car Movement Report Shows Drop in November Traffic

A Monongah division report shows November total of 104,816 cars handled, down from October’s 129,887. Coal moves fell 685 from October, and noncoal traffic dropped sharply, causing layoffs, reduced shop activity, and crew cuts as shipments pause in the mountain region.

Grafton

Robbers Loot Window At Whitmore Company

Four clerks witnessed two thieves steal about 25000 dollars worth of jewelry from Whitmore and Company show window in the heart of the business district. Under pretense of a phone call the men screened by a curtain opened the doorway and lifted rings from a tray while a partner kept watch. One clerk later recalled seeing the men enter and depart but not notice them at the display.

Washington

Revival Meetings At United Brethren Church In West Grafton

Large crowds attend revival services led by Rev SL Postlethwait at the United Brethren Church in West Grafton. Attendance neared 355 on Sunday with a goal of 444 for the final day. Special music by the Vinaroffs accompanies daily events including Family Night and Booster Night. Ottawa elects Arthur Ellis mayor, defeating J P Balharris seeking fourth term.

United Brethren Church In West Grafton SL. Postlethwait Ghicaga W. M. A. Otter Bein Guild Boosters Ottawa Ont Arthur Ellis J. P. Balharris Popierser

Dog Teams Rush Help To Dying Boy In Snowbound Idaho Cabin

A team of dogs is dispatched from Payette Lake district to reach a seriously ill boy near Weiser, Idaho, marooned by nine feet of snow. Dr. Don Numbers travels from McCall to guide the dogs through heavy snowfall as relief teams assemble from championship dogs to aid the stricken child.

Bult Lake Cry Utah Dee Payette Lin Weiser the, Tribune Don Numbers McCall Idaho Payette Lake District Emnett Boutson Haale Payette Lake Dr. Numbers Roy Stovery Usher West Central

Morning Kruschen Salts Habit Promises Health Boost

An old advertisement promotes Kruschen Salts as a daily morning tonic to improve digestion and bowel regularity. It claims two tablets dropped into hot water each morning can double efficiency and health, with users worldwide reporting positive results. The piece notes prices and mentions Mrs. Anne Heflin visiting Fairmont relatives.

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