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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1928

Page

5

Slayer sought in fatal Fosn case near coal mine

Police pursue a young woman described as about 22 as the suspected shooter in the doorway killing of Dr. Pear Fearn, a coal mine operator, at his home south of town. Fearn’s widow recalls his devotion to family. the killer fled to a bus toward Canton after firing six shots, five hitting him before he died with the whispered line, I don’t know who it was. Relatives note Fearn left behind wife and daughter Katheryn, 9, as investigators press the case amid a city-wide charity drive and upcoming aviation conference events in Grafton.

Cetin Gisby Dee Stee Vorhard DR. Pear Hightatie Jcgunbertat Ft Fearn Ehemileg Wfe Katheryn Fearns Canton Tedr Davis Mayon May Thhey Davisy

PLANES SOON WILL BRING TOGETHER DISTANT NATIONS

A clipping discusses air travel breaking old barriers of distance, promising better understanding of world organization and a new era of diplomacy. It mocks a self absorbed official while noting foreign delegates travel unveils shifts in international relations.

Grafton Shops Offer Wide Christmas Selections

The Sentinel tours Grafton shops highlighting abundant toys from dolls to airplanes and riding toys, plus clothing, furnishings, and holiday displays. Merchants boast big selections, competitive prices, and festive window decor. Salvation Army efforts loom as the season’s goodwill tone grows.

Grafton the Sentinel Reporter Alores Santa Turners Lar Penney's Favish's 8. K Wegverel Downtowiv West Grafton Salvation Army

Beware of Bachelors in a Dramatic Installment

In installment twenty one of a Warner Bros adaptation, Dr. Davis and May quarrel after a night out with Myra Pfeffer. Davis defends himself as May discovers Myra in his car, leading to a confrontation. May resolves to divorce after finding a key Myra claims proves Davis kept a prior appointment. They drift toward a late night exit from a cabaret as the couple vows to end their quarrel and consider their future.

Dr. Davis May Davin Beranger-le Brie Myra Pfeffer Davie Myra Davis de Brie

May Escapes In Fast Car Chapter Seventeen

May drives through the streets ignoring danger as Beranger hides in the car. She plans to return home for her belongings to outrun Ed who will seek her with the big car. The episode ends with her intent to leave quickly.

Rescue of Thirteen From Flooded Mine in Peru

Dispatches from Morochoca report the rescue of thirteen men trapped for nine hours after the Alejandria mine flooded when a pond breached a roof in another mine. All thirteen suffered greatly, but hopes remained for recovery. The ministry of public works announced a separate fatal collapse at Campane mine and brief notes on the rescue of nineteen at the Alajandria mine.

Lima Peru Morochoca Alejandria Ministry of Public Works Campane Alajandria

Poisoned Deer Carcass Stolen Near Stevens Point

Minneapolis dispatch reports a poisoned deer carcass used as wolf bait near Stevens Point Wisconsin was stolen. Game wardens, fearing theft for food, issued radio warnings after the incident underlines.

Minneapolis Stevens Point Wis

Hunger Strike Jury Delivers No Release Verdict

In Miami Florida December 8 a jury that staged a hunger strike remained deadlocked overnight in the trial of Sheriff P C Bryan and twelve others charged under the national prohibition act. Judge William T Grubb ordered the jurors to return home and eat, noting their threat to stay away from home if no verdict was reached. The jury stood 11 to 1 for acquittal as deliberations resumed, marking what court officials called Florida’s first jury hunger strike.

Miami Pla William T. Grubb United States District Court Grubb P. C. Bryan Florida

Weather outlook for the week in mid-Atlantic and Ohio Valley

The forecast calls for fair conditions and rising temps in the North and Middle Atlantic States early in the week with moderate temperatures. Local rain or snow near the lake region and northern Appalachians midweek, with rain or snow about Friday and a colder finish. Ohio Valley and Tennessee expect generally fair days early, with rain or snow Thursday and a colder end to the week.

North Middle Atlantic States Appalachian Ohio Valley Tennessee

Two Men Killed In Armed Holdup Fight With Police

Indianapolis reports a failed holdup at a small dry goods store. Karl Kittrell, 24, and Otto Price, 40, both of Indianapolis, were killed. Two police officers were lightly wounded, and a third suspect captured after officers hid inside the store and exchanged fire with the robbers.

Indianapolis Karl Kittrell Otto Price

Thoxine Promises Fast Cough Relief From Goughs

Instant relief touted for coughs using Thoxine a physician prescribed remedy that reportedly stops irritation and targets internal causes not reached by syrups. The advertisement claims quick benefit from the first swallow and urges satisfaction or money back with prices 60c and 1.00, sold by Read Cross Pharmacy Gratton Pig Beat.

Read Cross Pharmacy Gratton Pig Beat

Van Kirk Trial Postponed By Court

The case of Van Kirk, 21, charged with killing Alva Teter, 20, was postponed on the prosecutor’s motion. The trial was rescheduled for the next term, as the state’s attorney sought time while unable to locate key witnesses.

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