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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1928

Page

8

Bachmann Bill To Aid Grafton Civil War Veterans

Washington dispatch notes Congress man Carl G. Bachmann of West Virginia introduced bills to aid several Civil War veterans and relatives including Mrs Rosaniva King of Cameron Mrs Bima Reed of Grafton Mrs Frances Salisbury Wheeling Mrs Lillie Weely Fairmont Mrs Belle Brown Mrs Emma Travurg and Mrs Mary Rosenberger Moundville plus Edson G Hine Wheeling linked to late veteran Jonathan Y Hine. Bills referred to the Invalid Pensions committee.

Washington Carl G. Bachmann West Va Rosaniva King Cameron Bima Reed Grafton Frances C. Salisbury Wheeling Lillie Weelly Fairmont Belle Brown Emma Travurg Mary Rosenberger Moundaville Tachman Bit Edson G. Hine Invasid Jonathan Y. Hine Thase Committee On

Rotary club honors Grafton High football team at dinner

Grafton High School’s football team and coach Arch F. Petersen were honored at the annual Rotary Club dinner. WVU official Dr. Carl P. Schott spoke, praising players for sportsmanship and leadership, while coach Petersen thanked Rotarians for their support and the team credited their success to hard work and leadership. James Stafford spoke for the team, lauding Rotary and local business backing.

Grafton High School Arch F. Peter ‘Ben Rafton Rotary Club James Stafford Rotary Club Petersen Wred B. Watkins

Grafton High School honors football team and coach

A high school assembly lauded the football team and Coach Petersen for an excellent season. Dr. Schott urged students to pick the right school for their career path and stressed the value of work, discipline, and a balanced physical program. Roscoe Ridenour and Tarlock Rasmussen attended as guests. The coach’s system for captaincy and next season's lineup was previewed amid cheers for a Morgantown matchup.

Grafton High School Schott Petersen Frantia Me Roscoe Ridenour Tarlock Rasmussen E. M. Tomlinson Washington * Street Parma Grafton Morgantown’ High

Character and athletics leadership at school event

Dr Schott praised character as the key to athletic success and urged restraint from sweets stimulants tobacco and reckless driving. He said disciplined boys win individually and strengthen their teams while the assembly concluded with songs and remarks by Principal Omlingen and a tour of classrooms for guests.

Omlingen

Deeds Filed In County Clerk's Office This Week

Three deeds for outright sales of county land and several right of way agreements were filed. The Monongahela West Penn Public Service Co. secured rights to run poles and power lines along the Northwestern Turnpike in Pruntytown independent district. Signers included D G Shroyer Mite GAMERS awit Mrs H C Shingleton and F M Whitescarver. Consideration stated as one dollar. Deeds show Walter A Woodyard to Luella Woodward for three tracts totaling 20 acres in Knottsville district for one dollar. Nancy B Wolverton and husband to J H Cather et al in Flemington district with Sarah E Cather property, five thousand dollars. Mary T P Battle to Mattie Satterfield, 1 4 acre in Knottsville district, five hundred seventy five dollars.

Mattie Satterfield Knottsville

Robinson-Warder to Continue B. and O. Work

Jed W. Robinson and Hugh R. Warder will continue the Baltimore Ohio Railroad Company engagements formerly handled by Robinson, Warder and Robinson. The firm has entered liquidation, with the new arrangement noted as of today.

Baltimore Ohio Railroad Company Robinson, Warder

Change in King's Physician Authority Not Confirmed

In Tay lor county and surrounding courts, actions initiated by Robinson, Warder, and Robinson will now be handled jointly by Attorneys Robinson and Warder. They have set up a separate practice in rooms previously used by their firm in the First National Bank.

Taylor County Robinson Warder First National Bank

Three Urged to Make Race for Mayor

Yesterday's Sentinel noted the mayoralty race for 1929 with widespread interest among business people and residents. Potential candidates named include John B. Kimmel, Ossie Parrish, and Ben I. Sayre, each viewed with different strengths. None has committed, and party leaders may broaden the field before any formal campaign begins.

Thomas H. Cather Nhot John B. Kimmel Ous U. Vartish Ben I. Sayre Kimmel Parrish En Sayre

Mrs Grace Bennett Rearrested On Warrant In Latrobe Street

Grace Bennett was rearrested on a warrant issued two weeks prior by Squire W E Ledelielargiig for forgery. She had been free on bond and is accused of signing C Brown's name to checks cashed at Taylor County Bank. Sheriff H B Newton described a desperate situation at Bennett home with three to four children dependent on the mother’s earnings amid an ailing, helpless father and nearly empty funds. Authorities consider county infirmary possible if homes for the children cannot be arranged. Prosecution for the forgery remains unsettled. criminal action is possible if funds cannot cover the alleged losses.

W.E C. Brown Webster Taylor County H. B. Newton Bennett Home

Chicago seeks Noah's ark on Mount free the 1933 World's fair

Fragmentary text suggests Chicago aims to locate the original Noah's ark on Mount during the 1933 World's Fair era. Mentions profit from sales and reporters along the Detroit River, but details are unclear and specifics are unreadable in the source.

Chicago Mount Free Detroit River

Pat and Ben Convinced at Norris and Jenny Lind

A brief note mentions Norris and Jenny Lind in relation to a scene titled Pat and Ben Convinced, with reference to candles worth ten thousand dollars and a location at 220 West Main Street associated with a court or pharmaceutical context.

Pat Norris Jenny Lind Court” Pharma West Main St

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Kelly Bartlett Shoe Company Bachmann Bill Dr. Schott of Morgantown Timber Producers Pleass Newburg Independence Tardman Irontown L. H. Peters Lumber CO John Arthur Wilson Milwaukee Chandler New York Strand Theatre Frisco Javuary Corinne William A. Seite R. A. Rowland Stanley Theatre Pittsburgh Keyser W. Va King's Physician Ir Stanley Hewett King George of England Wm. Archdeacon Co Meng and Boys Store West Vitginia Grace Bennett Red Cross Pharmacy West Side Guyandotte Club Coffee OPERA
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