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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1924
Page
4
The Grafton Sentinel condemns harsh immigration rules as unjust and inflexible. It cites cases like Charles Chaplin's mother being forced to leave and argues for humane, sensible limits that protect families while controlling who may enter the country.
William Allen White argues a newspaper should build a community through unselfish citizenship rather than chasing population growth. He cites Emporia as a model of a balanced town with full employment, libraries, schools, and civic harmony, suggesting quality outvalues sheer numbers.
The editor argues that a smaller, well governed community of honest, prosperous citizens is more valuable than a large city. Wealth accumulation does not guarantee happiness, and community building should aim to raise living standards and culture rather than mere population increase.
President Coolidge faces Senate Democrats as Smoot’s plan for a National Capital building program stalls over a Florida Democrat’s bid to insert 38 million for public buildings nationwide. A Democratic effort also moves to override a veto on a postal pay bill adding 68 million in tax burden, while Republicans note the clash between economy goals and a Democrat radical coalition.
Miss Ethel Phillips, 17, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Phillips of Simpson, narrowly escaped severe injury when her clothing ignited from a grate in her home Sunday morning she was waiting to start to Sunday school and stood before the fire as her garments touched the flames it blazed up briefly but she escaped unharmed.
A girl was quickly enveloped by flames but several family members acted fast and tore the burning clothing away, preventing serious injuries to bystanders and themselves in the process.
Hugh Warder special commissioner transfers a one half interest in two tracts to L M Henry for 259 dollars. Each tract measures four and one fourth acres and four and four and one third acres respectively.
Buck Rogers and E L Ross visited the city on business and Nathaniel Moran, L A McNemar, Fred Curtiss and Russell Hanser were among others in town today. Mrs John E B May and Miss Sallie Miller came from Lebanon Ky for Mr Newton's funeral. Various locals and visiting relatives gathered, attended services, shopped, and stayed with friends across Grafton, Fairmont, Clarksburg, and nearby towns.
Real estate transfers listed show Hester and Andrew McDaniel selling sixty acres in Knottsville to Allan Demoss for 2600 dollars. Ora Feltner conveys two acres near Webster to D L and L J Smith for 1360 dollars. J H L Naker and wife sell property to D C Hinkle for 200 dollars including lots 462 and 1459 in Fotterman extended pat.
A large crowd attended the funeral of C C Newton at First Presbyterian Church Sunday. About 24 Knights Templar and a Blue Lodge delegation participated, with Mystic Lodge No. 75 and DeMolay Commandry No 11 providing escort. Burial followed at Bluemont Cemetery with lodge rituals at the grave.
According to W. F. Alexander, superintendent of the Tygarts Valley Traction Company, painters and decorators are refinishing the interior while repairmen overhauling mechanical parts. Cars are worked on one at a time and put back into service as finished, with several days needed to complete the planned work.
Grafton stores catering to holiday shoppers will stay open on weekday evenings through the season with a flexible 10 o'clock closing. Rural patrons and travelers from neighboring villages boosted today’s turnout as shoppers sought gifts for all ages. Local bus and rail arrivals brought in many who planned to buy locally, despite trips to nearby cities. The city reports a strong line of holiday goods, encouraging residents to shop at home.
Washington December 15 Chairman Couzens of the special senate committee investigating the internal revenue bureau said the panel found much looseness in the execution of the bureau’s wars causing a loss of millions of dollars in revenue to the government. He added that some officials admitted errors, though the committee charges no responsibility.
The committee ordered a review of a case involving a $600000 over allowance to a company. Special investigators will tackle additional file cases this week. The panel cites lack of uniformity between agencies and aims to recover $600000, noting misapplied amortization rules and book-keeping advantages that cost the government millions.
Police raided a Latrobe Street gambling room in the Kimmel building injuring a major crackdown. John R. Shoemaker paid a $50 fine and served ty days in county jail after pleading not guilty, claiming the space was a reading room. A. Miller fined $20 and costs. eight others bonded but failed to appear, forfeiting bonds. Police also searched Boylen pool room, seizing eight straight back chairs and other items. Total fines and forfeitures reached $112.50.
Washington reports November US exports at 494 million francs? no, dollars with imports at 296 million, yielding a $198 million trade surplus. Year to date through November shows an $869 million favorable balance, driven by $4.146 billion in exports versus $3.276 billion in imports. Gold imports and exports and silver exports are noted, with December data implying continued demand.
Charleston reports Dr. R W Timberlake 60 a Hinton physician who faced a US district court hearing on a Harrison Narcotic Act charge died by suicide at his home. A coroner's jury ruled death by self inflicted wound. Timberlake had appeared in court Saturday with no action taken. he reportedly faced a five year sentence and $1,000 fine. The indictment arose from a Bluefield term linked to dealings with Oscar Whitlock in a drug case.
A Fairmont couple Har old L. Noble son of Mr and Mrs C C Noble and Miss Lucile Parks Lough daughter of Mr and Mrs M C Lough wed on May 20 in Point Marion Pennsylvania while both were WVU students The ceremony was led by Rev C J Richel at First Methodist Church Point Marion The couple returned to Morgantown and announced the marriage at a tea hosted by Miss Aileen Poting at the Poting home in Oakwood Road family and guests were welcomed with holly greens red candles and festive decorations
Paris December 13 Premier Teriott’s condition was satisfactory today as a fever subsided and doctors attributed his illness to overwork and a lapse in earlier treatment for his Krippé land attack. Friends issued the bulletin noting continued care.
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