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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1923
Page
2
An era of frugal gifting inspires clever needlework ideas for holiday presents. Readers learn to craft dainty towels, handkerchiefs with wrist bands, voile handkerchiefs with rose edges, powder puff pouches, garters, bandeaux, and silver leaf accessories, using beads, braids, and ribbon in cost effective, stylish combos.
A Maryland oriented plan to harness Youghiogheny River waters in Garrett county near Oakland and Friendsville aims to supply about 100000 horsepower via a dam and tunnel. The project, costing over 36 million dollars, would sell power to the Penn Public Service and distribute in Western Pennsylvania. Rights of way are secured and construction readiness declared by Charles B. Hawley and officials.
James Benjamin Fleming a longtime farmer and stock raiser on the Fleming farm opposite Trap Springs on the Webster Pruntytown road died suddenly at his usual bedtime while reading. He was 81, wife Mary Windle Fleming surviving, with six children including Curtis Fleming and O Jay Fleming. Surviving siblings and a long widowhood marked a life of steady labor in Barbour County.
A long time member of the Simpson Baptist Church at Simpson will be laid to rest in the Simpson church yard. The funeral will be held Thursday at 11 o'clock in the Simpson church, with Rev. Bailey of Webster officiating.
Washington in December 1923 sees President Coolidge and Senator Johnson emerge as the two declared rivals for the Republican presidential nomination. The Republican National Committee opens, debating convention city Cleveland versus Chicago, with Coolidge supporters pressing for California and a possible primary bid, while Johnson backs his own strategy. Complex behind the scenes campaigns unfold as leaders weigh convention timing and sites.
A solemn tribute recalls a leader’s death as a catalyst for unity and moderation. It cites his patience, forbearance, faith, and Christian tolerance as rare virtues guiding a distracted world toward peace. The piece urges collective reflection on how to honor his memory and promote charity and understanding.
William Allen Pinkerton world famous detective died at the Hotel Biltmore Los Angeles on December 11. He led the Pinkerton National Detective Agency with a focus on humane reform and bank protection, warning criminals and helping many former felons rebuild lives. Born April 7 1846 in Dundles Illinois he studied at Notre Dame and married Margaret Ashling. two daughters were born while he lived in Chicago.
Des Moines dispatch notes El Paso and Rio Grande Valley hit by one of the worst gales in twenty years. Snow fell for over twelve hours, with steady winds causing damage to homes, farms, and other properties throughout the region.
In Clarksburg on Sunday two autos carried ten Italians from the Black Hand to seek vengeance on Rocco Fiorello, the state's star witness in the murder prosecutions. John Lecastro was arrested with two revolvers and a knife, carrying nearly $400, as police sought the other gang members who escaped. Fiorello remains the chief witness in the Taylor county murder case tied to a mine skeleton found at Coffman.
In New York a Rockefeller Institute officer states he is a distant cousin of John D Rockefeller and asserts the coat of arms may be used on institute letterheads. The Phil Rockefeller Institute, among five in Delaware, faces scrutiny as a diploma mill.
Erie pa report on the Twentieth Century Limited wreck near Poraythe New York last Sunday left nine dead and five seriously injured. Train crews attended the closed inquiry as George B Van Hazen Jr of Chicago among the injured was released from St. Vincent's. Richard Sullivan’s newlywed wife Mrs Stureman were among the dead. the bodies were sent to Springfield Alabama.
Raymond Stutler of Worthington was arrested in Fairmont after a warrant charged him with manslaughter in a crash near Eylaron on November 25 seizing his car and leaving his infant daughter and son dead.
State police report show driver Stutler intoxicated during a crash that injured a passenger Mrs Stutler who escaped with slight injuries. Officers witnessed the scene and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Stutler was arrested yesterday by Justice J L Blocher and jailed for a preliminary hearing.
John R Ratherm editor of the Providence Journal and Hoening Bulletin died at his home in Providence R I today in his fiftieth year He had served as editor and general manager of both papers for twelve years After an operation in August his health never recovered.
A garbled clipping mentions a Cincinnati explosion misread as a still, a plan to battle New Jersey mosquitoes at a cost under a penny per insect, and a New York man who ate 63 fat dogs. It also references a serum to tire people, a boss’s possible reaction, and multiple cars unloaded at Blueville from the Man Brothers Garage with four six cylinder touring cars on display.
A Studebaker touring car stolen August first from Rows Street area was recovered at Parkersburg. The incident sparked reports of windstorm damage and political taunts about candidates. A man captured in McKenzie, Tennessee had $9100, but was not en route to buy coal.
Four new Oldsmobile models arrive for Menear Brothers dealership as sales event begins. Local showroom pours over bystanders inspecting the vehicles with staff guiding test drives and feature demonstrations.
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