Social notices from Grafton and surrounding area
A crowded social column lists Miss Louise Scott in Clarksburg guest visits, Rev Father John Kelley from Frostburg in Graf ton, and many locals visiting relatives in Fairmont Wheeling Elkins Parkersburg and Indianapolis. Others include J F Towles and B F Chamberlin hosting friends, Miss Rita Knight in Fairmont, and Paul Jackson recovering from pneumonia, with influenza illness noted for Mrs Martha Jackson.
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Louise Scott
Grafton
Clarksburg
Mattie Rice
Bridgeport
Vaughn Kerr
Gantown
E. F. Clark
Main Street
Gertrude Schulte
Kaburg
J. F. Towles
West Washington Street
Lulu Roose
John Kelley
Frostburg
Graf ‘On
Isaac Ralph Snyder
Point Pleasant
Gratton
Rita Knight
Fairmont
G. M. Schulte
Wheeling
C. E. Paugh
G. V. Gerkins
Parkersburg
Esti
Hostettler
Elkins
B. F. Chamberlin
George ,Jackson
Relate
Martha Jackson
East ‘Main Street
Bernard Lilly
Weston
Lilly
Walter Williams
Loveland Addition
Paul Jackson
East Main Street
Virginia Martin
Buck
Many Births in November in Taylor County
The vital statistics report for Taylor County covering the month ending December 10 shows births at 40 and deaths at 40, with births slightly outpacing deaths in most months but November near parity. Grafton district recorded 16 births and 8 deaths, and all newborns were white, including one stillbirth and one illegitimate birth. several doctors from Grafton filed birth certificates.
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Taylor County
Tne
Grafton Independent
Court House
Grafton
Booths Creek
Fetterman
Flemington
Knottsville
Gene W. Ford
Bureau of Vital Statistics
State Health Department
J. A. Kimble
C. P. Shafer
Suddarth
Paul P. Warden
A. R. Warden
E. R. Bucklew
J. W. Whitescarver
R. D. Stout
Gratton
Inauguration of Socialist Mayor and City Officials
On day after the inauguration of J. Henry Stump the Socialist mayor elect and other Socialist city officials take control of City Hall for four years. Plans call for covers laid for 9,000 for the dinner Berger will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Henry Stump
Disner Berger
Myers Funeral Held Today at His Home
The funeral for Charles H. Myers aged 52 of East Lincoln Street was held at 2:30 PM from his home conducted by Rev. John W. Brown with interment in Bluemont cemetery. Myers, long ill with a heart condition, formerly worked at the East Grafton car yards of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and was well known. He leaves a widowed mother and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Myers
East Lincoln
Street
John W. Brown
First Baptist Church
Bartlett Funeral Company
Bluemont Cemetery
Myers
East Grafton
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Court Upholds Welch Grade Crossing Decision
Charleston December 13 The West Virginia Supreme Court affirmed a McDowell county judgment limiting railroad damages to 1000 dollars for the Welch grade crossing over the Norfolk and Western Railroad. The ruling rejects the railroads claim that the city must prove necessity in equity court and denies compensation for gates and a watchman. The decision also reversed Cabell county circuit court, dismissing J A Hughes v W Charlton as trustee, finding no personal liability in stock sale terms and deeming the deal a reorganization plan.
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Charleston
Welch
Norfolk and Western” Railroad
McDowell’ County
Elkhorn River
Slant
Cabell County Serrcuit
J. A. ‘Hughes
W. &. Charlton
Peirce Water Company
Supreme Court
Police Probe After Detroit Limited Wreck
State police aided Baltimore and Ohio Railroad officers in probing an intentional derailment of the Detroit Limited about 30 miles from Pittsburgh Sunday night. A baggageman was killed when the engine and four coaches jumped the track. Superintendent A B Peck said many people were questioned as investigators seek a definite clue amid the isolated scene.
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Pittsburgh
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Detroit Limited
A. B. Peck
Peck
Former Kaiser to Lead Private Theatre at Doorn House
Holland dispatch reports the former Kaiser plans a private theater at Doorn House residence. His wife Princess Hermine inspired the project to add evening entertainment for guests, with performances arranged by German theater companies including Max Reinhardt's.
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Holland
Doorn House
Hermine
Max Reinhardt
Lindbergh to Speak in Reading Socialist Leader to Address Jubilee
The article notes Lindbergh continuing a journey with a nonstop flight plan and a week’s supply of concentrated food and two canteens of water for nourishment. It mentions messages left for Major Bar and Lieutenant H A Dinger and an invitation accepted by Victor J Berger to deliver an address at a jubilee in Reading.
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Texas
Mexico
Lindbergh
Bar- Reading
Victor J. Berger
Cooper
Milwaukee
H. A. Dinger
Flight to Mexico City praised by Lindbergh officials
Lindbergh thanked Star Sergeant R. W. Howe for inspection of the Spirit of St Louis and left word with Major Burwell and Vice President Galles of Mexico about a possible flight to Mexico City or Havana. The government notes no official significance, while President Coolidge follows with interest any American exploration.
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Mexico City
R.’ W. Howe
St Louis
Railroad Wage Talks End After Mediation Collapse
Denver December reports that the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen terminated wage increase negotiations with more than 50 western railroads. D. B. Robertson, president, said he seeks resumption of mediation board sessions, though railroad managers notified that carriers would not reconvene the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Brotherhood of’ Locomotive Firemen
Enginmen
D. B. Robertson
Brotherhood
J Sessions
W. M.jeffers
Omaha
Kidnapper Sought in State Cases Tied to Two Girls
Ada Hackworth and Lucille Pressley of Columbus testified to Parkersburg police and a US agent that a man abducted them from Big Sisters home in Columbus. The pair say they were taken for a ride and abused in a local room. A warrant was issued for Clarence Jackson alias George Cochrane for Mann White Slave Act violations. Jackson reportedly left Parkersburg a week ago and remains at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
Big Sisters
Columbus
Ohio
Department of Justice
United States
Ada Hackworth
Lucille Pressley
J. D. Traub
F. B. Burk
Clarence Jackson
George Cochrane
Jackson
Helen Snider Essay Honored in County District Contest
Helen Snider, an eighth grade pupil at West Grafton school, had her essay chosen as the best among about 50 submissions in the Taylor county district. The piece was entered in the state contest, signaling anticipated attention. Mr. Compton noted the receiving of a letter from the state adjutant, and mentioned Colonel A. B. Haan, state Legion commander, responding to the news.
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Snider
West Grafton
Taylor County
Compton
A. BE. Haan
Cardinals Trade Pair To Philadelphia Team
New York December 19. The Louis Cardinals traded pitcher Jimmy Ring and catcher John Schulte to the Phillies for three players. The names listed include shortstop Jimmy Cooney outfielder John Mokan and catcher Clarence Jonnard. Manager Bill McKechnie said no cash changed hands.
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New York
Louis Cardinals
Jimmy Ring
John Schulte
Phillies
Tosekchange
Jimmy Cooney
John Mokan
Clarence Jonnard
Ment
Bill’ McKechaie
Cardinals
Ruth Bryan's Husband Dies of Old Wounds
Major Reginald Owen, 44, son-in-law of William Jennings Bryan and a veteran of the British army, died here from old war wounds contracted during the Copenhagen campaign in the world war. Owen married Miss Ruth Bryan in Lincoln Nebraska on May 3, 1910. They moved to Florida from Egypt.
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Reginald Owen
William Jennings Bryan
Owen
Ruth Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
Florida
Egypt
State Parole Board Meets In Moundsville
The State Parole Board, with the prison warden, met in Moundsville at noon to review 25 applications for parole. No findings were announced as the board considers recommendations for the annual Christmas pardons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Parole Board
Moundsville
Par Ann
Republicans Win Senate Committees Narrow Victory in Washington
Washington reports Republicans secure control of standing Senate committees by a slim majority. The event closes without a roll call and is framed as a decisive partisan shift, while a closing editorials voice remarks on honesty and wisdom in public life.
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Washington
Senate
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West Main Street
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W. Main St
Grafton, W. Va
City of
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Kaiser
Reading
Santa Claus
Grafton Sentinel
THE
Hunt
Onyx & Pointex
Greenfield Shoe Store
Helen Snider
Philadelphia
J Haymond
the House of Service
Haymond Piano CO
West Main St
W. VA
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Pen Wales
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Hisaocs
Hwad
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