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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1929
Page
4
In Grafton a confrontation over prohibition erupts as a drunken man’s attack leads to three deaths and displaced injuries. The piece questions the law’s value amid costly enforcement and reports on Dr Nelson’s licensure and a domestic dispute involving his wife.
The article cites a biblical passage from John and urges prayer and trust in Christ. It notes a school incident at the high school Tuesday evening, described as minor yet sensational in local rumor. It argues for calm discipline amid ongoing public concern and controversy.
A vintage advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a quick cure for stubborn coughs from colds or bronchitis. It promises pure pine tar and honey with other cough aids, claiming soothing coating and relief for night disturbances and bronchial irritation.
In a lengthy critique scholars warn that student arrogance is undermining public education. The piece urges teachers and trustees to reassert authority, noting the risk to discipline and future education if students continue to act as arbiters. It also references Claude Bailey and party dynamics in Taylor county.
A reader letters as Anonymous slams Grafton, prompting a local columnist reply. The piece defends the town against anonymous negativity, urges residents to boost their community, and questions the author’s citizenship and motives in a pointed rebuttal.
An attorney consulted in a divorce case indicates Miss Worthing and Dr. Nelson married in Tijuana in June 1927. They later lived in Los Angeles and then in the neighborhood near the Negro district, with Worthing reportedly living in seclusion recently.
A girl held for investigation over her disappearance was to be questioned by officers. Police said Harmon provided information leading to the discovery of the girl's body. The girl boarded with Willis while attending school. Her father approached police after the disappearance and said she was seen with Harmon the night she vanished.
Senate continues debate on Richard J Hopkins nomination to be a federal judge in Kansas. Lobby committee proceeds with hearings on a sugar tariff. House resumes work on an agriculture supply bill as naval and judiciary committees address shore construction and prison legislation. Needs of war department occupy appropriations committees.
Deputy sheriffs hunted a gunman from St. Joseph Michigan after three residents identified a man as the killer. The suspect, with a companion, was said to be headed east from Mansfield on December 19.
Walter Crabtree, 35, will be tried in January for the killing of Justice of the Peace H. Carter Inskeep Ed Wolford and County Jailer Ben Miller Judge G K Kemp presiding said there would be no haste in arraignment Crabtree expected to go before the grand jury Circuit Court convenes January 7 Funeral services for Wolford held today others scheduled Crabt ree held in Mineral County Jail Keyser guarded by state police will be returned to scene of crimes after safety assured Authorities say Crabtree killed in vengeance for jail time intoxicated at time of killings but not drunken at arrest meanwhile Sheriff Saville notes no expected violence
By deed dated February 27 1925 Nannie McDonald and Isoria Jackson defaulted on payments to W Merle Watkins Trustee. On January 4 1930 at 1 PM at the courthouse front door Taylor County WV sale of Lot in Grafton follows Warder Avenue bounds 60 feet west 120 feet south 75 feet east 120 feet to start. Cash terms. Dec 12 19 25 Jan 2.
Mrs W H Arnold of 943 Warrington Avenue Pittsburgh praises Konjola after suffering with gas pain and nerve fatigue. She reports rapid relief after two bottles, able to eat heavy meals, sleep better, and gain strength. The drug is advertised as available at Grafton Drug and Chemical Company and other outlets.
Frank McManamy today was elected chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission for 1930, succeeding Commissioner Ernest I. Lewis. The chairmanship rotates from year to year.
In El Paso on December 19, Jose Vasconcelos, defeated presidential candidate from Mexico, forecasts an early next year emergence as president of a southern republic through a virtually bloodless revolution after ongoing countywide talks with supporters. Also mentions ordering cat flowers and potted plants from Turner's.
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