Window Glass Plant Nearing Reopening and Stock Issue
A Grafton Window Glass plant board meeting at the banking building discussed resuming operations soon. They expect adjustments between glassworkers groups and plan to raise about $6,000 in stock to boost working capital. The plant pays weekly wages of 3080 to 3600 dollars, supporting local business, with some remaining labor terms to finalize.
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Directoa
Grafton
John L. Hechmer
Grafton Banking & Trust Co
East End
Auditor appoints brother to chief clerk post in Charleston
The new insurance laws require more clerks in the auditor's office at Charleston. Auditor Scherr selected his brother Julius K Seberr of Egton Preston County as chief clerk. Seberr is described as an ex member of the legislature and a leading Preston politician.
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Charleston
Scherr
Julius K. Seberr
Egton
Preston County
Preston
Daily weather notes and local business signals
Pair tonight and Friday forecast hints at mild conditions. Calls urged to the Pump Factory for whistle signal cards and to Grafton Wood Working Co for building needs with promises of fair prices.
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Grafton Wood Working Co
Aogir
Y M C A Planning Ahead In City Visit
General Manager Thomas Fitzgerald of the Baltimore and Ohio was in the city on official business to review winter operations and depot conditions. The depot’s poor state prompts calls for a new facility, while the Y M C A plans to restart Sunday meetings for men and start a teachers training class led by local schools. Tuesday will host regular meetings in the Y M C A assembly space, with diplomas awarded to those scoring 70 percent after completion.
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Thomas Fitzgerald
Grafton
Bennett
International Sunday School Association
Bennet
Sunday School Society
Brakeman W B Bash Severely Hurt at West Union
W B Bash a brakeman on the Parkersburg branch was badly injured yesterday afternoon while attempting to board a moving freight train at West Union. He fell between the track and the platform and was rolled and dragged. Dr Able of West Union treated his bruises. prognosis doubtful.
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W. B. Bash
West Union
Parkersburg
Union
Bush
Dr. Able
Grafton and Fairmont Prep Basketball Schedule
The High School league schedules show Grafton at Morgantown January 17 and Fairmont February 12. Morgantown hosts Fairmont January 24 with Grafton at Fairmont February 14. Grafton meets Fairmont January 10 at Graf ton and February 7 at Fairmont. No Clarksburg games yet. Clarksburg team status uncertain.
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Grafton
Morgantown
Fairmont
Fairmonters
Clarksburg
Feather Won At Dog Town Gun Club Shoot
The Dog Town Gun Club near Flemington held a big Tuesday afternoon shoot for the feather trophy. William B. Woolfe topped the scoring, winning the coveted prize previously held by William R. Davis of Davis Coal Mining Co. A reception at the Davis home will toast Mr. Woolfe as the club’s hero.
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Col. Davis
William Woolfe
Dog Town
Flemington
William R. Davis
Davis Coal Mining Company
William B.woolfe
Woolfe
Davis
Japan prepares for commercial war in world markets
Special to the Sentinel reports that Japan is expanding industrial warfare beyond military power. Nearly a thousand industrial schools train workers and engineers in Europe, the United States, and across Asia. Japanese scouts are said to monitor global innovation, sending tips to Tokyo as Nippon seeks commercial supremacy and greater influence in China and beyond.
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Tokio
United States
Pacific
America
Nippon
Japan
Mikado
Europe
Tokyo
Little Brown Men
China
England
Force Reduced at B. and O. Shops
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad cuts 20 shop workers to trim expenses. Superintendent E. T. White and General Manager Fitzgerald approved the move during a shop tour amid engine repairs and eased schedules of nine hours on weekdays and six on Saturdays.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Motive
E. T. White
Saipany
Fitzgerald
Merry Makers Visit Mayor and Town Court Night
Gas flow proves city pipe line strong as McGraw Oil taps main in front of Gerkin shop. Citizens celebrate in mayor’s court with fines and Christmas gifts. several townsfolk cited for drinking and disorderly conduct before dawn.
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McGraw Oil & Gas Company
Gerkin Tailor Shop
Main Street
Grafton Gas & Electric Light Company
Kendall Secures Prime West Main Street Property
N F Kendall won a public bid for the McFarling property on West Main Street for 4800 dollars. The auction drew many bidders and the sale closes what is described as one of the city's largest real estate deals in recent times, with Kendall becoming owner this morning.
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McFarling
West Main Street
Main Street
N. F. Kendall
Woodmen of America plan large January initiation in Grafton
N D Jackson district deputy of the Modern Woodmen of America aims to grow a class of 100 for a January 6 initiation in Grafton. He has 90 secured and a parade and banquet are planned. Anyone wishing to join should contact Jackson soon to ensure papers reach the head office in time.
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N. D. Jackson
Woodmen of America
Mr. Jackson
Father Denies Guilty Link to Forgeries In Fairmont Case
J W R Brown, father of Brown the young man taken to Fairmont yesterday, denies the forgery charges and asserts his son has never been in trouble before. He explains another Brown allegedly secured a railroad worker’s check and endorsed it, collecting money and fleeing. The father insists his son was innocent and expects his return home soon.
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J. W. R. Brown
Land Brown
Fairmont
Office
Sentinel
Brown
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
New YMCA Gym to Open with Exhibition Basketball Game
A new YMCA gym will open to the public on January 2 with a big exhibition basketball game between the team and an opposing squad. After the game, refreshments will be served by the ladies, and a social with music will follow. Secretary Bennett is arranging participants for an informal program throughout the evening.
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Y. M. C. A. Gymblate
Bennett
Tools Stolen Last Night From Jackson Contractor Work
Thomas Jackson, a prominent contractor, reports the theft of several tools during last night. He plans to allow the thief to replace them before facing action. Jackson is moving a Faust residence on Washington Street back eight feet, with an addition and four rooms planned. The rear stable on Boyd Street will be remodeled into a dwelling and rented afterward. The stolen items include three racks, two bars, a striking hammer, and a mason hammer. Admiral Berry Believed. Special to the Seatings, Washington, Dec 19. Rear Admiral Robert M. Berry was relieved as commandant of the naval station at Norfolk by his request to visit his home in Kentucky before his run very 29. Her Edward B es captain League II fall to get e ea dal ng.
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Edward Allison
Frank Bowell
Steve Bullew
John
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Italy
East End
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Joe Shizawitch
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Washington
Robert M. Berry
Witty
Norfolk
Hil
Kentucky
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