Remains Recovered as Monongah Mines Reach 321
Special to the Sentinel from Monongah West Virginia reports 321 bodies recovered from mines Nos 6 and 8 of the Fairmont Coal Co with many more believed buried under collapsed debris. John McGraw and Charles Wise identified among the recovered, as rescue teams brace for a larger death toll approaching 400 amid brutally difficult salvage conditions.
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Sentinel
Monongah
W. Va
Fairmont Coal Co
McGraw
John McGraw
No. 8
Charles Wise
Grafton Boy’s Shooting Incident and Mine Disaster Update
Clip reports Leland Tregellas from Grafton involved in a hunting accident that wounded Bruce Talbott near Buckhannon. Talbott escaped serious injury and is recovering at his sister’s home. The piece also covers mine No 6 exploration, transfer to No 8, and ongoing recovery efforts for disaster victims with relief funds and committee plans noted. Senator Montgomery and Mayor Moore are mentioned amid continuing aid efforts.
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Barbour Democrat
Leland Tregellas
John Tregelles
Grafton
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buctbannon
Bruce Talbott
H. Talcott
Pleasant District
Tregellas
Buckhannon
Telbott
Tregellan
Talbott
W. D. Corder
Sam Montgomery
Moore
Biafi
Empty Stocking Club Plans Charity Christmas Dinner
The Empty Stocking Club, a longstanding local charity, prepares its annual Christmas dinner for city children. Members appeal for donations to Dr. Alex Leeds home where Mrs Leeds and her daughter oversee contributions, aiming to brighten the season for many poor families with presents and a festive meal.
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Alex Leeds
Madrigal Chorus Club Aims Mikado Debut Tonight
The Madrigal Chorus Club has completed arrangements for The Mikado with a final dress rehearsal showing excellent condition. The group began two years ago with The Parvenues and Dr Syntax, earning storms of applause, and tonight presents the difficult oriental operetta with Japanese costumes from New York and Vincent’s orchestra supporting solos and choruses.
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Madrigal Chorus Club
Madrigal Club
Dr. Syntax
New York
Gus Smith
Clarksburg
Vincent
Gas Explosion Kills Engineer Roy Yaeger in West Virginia
Roy Yaeger a 28 year old engineer on the Western Maryland railroad died after a gas explosion at his Hendricks home. His wife and child were severely burned as a rubber hose leaked and an oil lamp ignited the gas, causing the blast. Yaeger escaped briefly then perished at 9:30 A.M.
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The
Sentinel
Hendricks
W. Va
Roy Yaeger
Western Maryland
Yaeger
Jolliffe
Yeager
Large Donation to Monongah Relief Fund Total Reaches 13900
The Sentinel relief drive reports a surge of gifts from local residents and businesses. Donations include $51.50 from a city subscriber and $10 from Lear & Poe, with the fund tallying 13900 to date as efforts continue to reach the disaster victims in Taylor County.
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Monongah Relief Fund
Sentinel
Chongah
Lear & Poe
Moore
Reef
Taylor County
ED. Montgomery
The
Jolliffe's Emporium Shines With Christmas Artistry
A visit to Jolliffe's emporium showcases elaborate holiday decorations in holly and evergreen wreaths. An Arctic display with a toboggan and teddy bears, plus fully lit show cases, highlights a wide range of Christmas gifts while Mr. Jolliffe’s famed originality and courteous service attract shoppers day or night.
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Jolliffe Emporium
Arctic
Jolliffe
George Davis Remains Found at Monongah Mine
George Davis a former well known conductor in local yards and machine man at Monongah No 8 mine was found dead in the mine after the explosion. He had been in the mine the morning of the blast and was not seen alive again. Remains were buried in the cemetery at Monongah. He lived in Grafton years ago and was known to Baltimore and Ohio railroad workers. He was brother in law to Martin Gough and had many relatives in the country. Born and reared in the county.
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Monongah
George 8. Davis
Mr. Davis
Davis
Grafton
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Martin Gough
West Side
Relief Fund Meeting Falls Short Amid Bad Weather
A city relief meeting called by Mayor McClung at the courthouse failed to attract many citizens due to bad weather. Church funds and a separate coal operators fund are aiding Monongah miners families, with contributions already reaching Monongah and careful accounting at the scene. West Virginia citizens continue to respond generously, and the adjourned gathering will rely on existing funds for relief.
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McClung
Court House
Sentinel
Monongah
Grafton
West Virginia
Bernstein's sale offers suits and overcoats at cut prices
Store vacates building and sells all correct gentleman's clothing styles with fixtures and offer acceptance for a fair price. Bernstein's sale at 231-101 Jolliffe with Christmas fur opening planned Friday and Saturday.
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Bernstein
Jolliffe
Fine Furs
Well Known Elk Dead at Elkins
Gratton lodge No 308 B P O Elks reports the death of James T Hanley of Elskine aged about 35 a prominent and wealthy building contractor in the region. The notice notes surprise at his passing late Wednesday and that funeral arrangements are pending further details.
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Elkins
James T. Hanley
Gratton Lodge
B. P. O. Elks
Elskine
Charles H. Straub
Mr. Hanley
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Empty Stocking Club
Gilbert & Sullivan
Maryland
Col
Thomas A. Deveny
Sentinel Fund For Relief
E. L. Love
Loar & Poe
Grafton Sentinel Pub. Co
C. R. Durbin
H.W. Chadduck
Klemm
H. W. Compton
Browning-Hamilton Co
A. Cole
Oak Camp
Geyer Hat Saleaman
Strother & McFarlin
Peareres
Grafton Drug & Chemical Co
J. A. Sweeney
Douglaes Young, Witton
Thos. A. Deveny
F. T. Martin
Charles Steel
Jolliffes
George Davis
Hanley
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