The History of Taylor County Chapter on Grafton 1895
Michael Donohue, pioneer settler of Fetterman, dies October 25 1895. Old Valley Bridge era, town name shifts, fire wrecks, and Civil War memories. Obituaries note Michael O Donnell and L M Boyles deaths, local bank, scales, and new First National Bank building. Evang list Sam Small speaks October 1895. Local events include minstrel show, theater bills, and civic developments. West Grafton water extension vote, and notable residents in Taylor County history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Donohue
Fetterman
Baltimore and Ohio
Valley Bridge
Sarah B. Fetterman
Thornsbury Bailey Brown
Michael O'Donnell
Grafton
Ann Burns
Latrobe Street
Grafton Junction
North West Virginia
Sweet Ballytum
Emerald Isle
Garden of Eden
Grafton Terminal
Ballyturn
First National Bank
Main
Latrobe Streets
Patrick Hussion
Peter McMannimon
East Main Street
McMannimon
Bradshaw
Eagle-Sentinel Publishing Company
Bell Telephone Company
Mason Brothers
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Yocum Photograph Gallery
Thomas Yates
John J. J. Jacobs
Henry Mason Matthews
Jacob B. Jackson
Henry G. Davis
John J. Davis
Benjamin F. Martin
Evans
Marshal J. Parsons
Campbell
Latrobe
William H. Morgan and Sons
Parsons
West Grafton
Sam Small
Opera House
L. M. Boyles
Old Ward House
Ward Hotel
Boyles
Board of Trade
Rice
Barton
Opera
Clement Ross Jones
Knottsville
Taylor County
West Virginia University
Henry Blackaller
Sterling
Clarence Bennett
Anna E. Davis
Paris
Queena
Armazinda
Tom» Sawyer
Faust
Trade and local economies conflict with national policy
A professor of economics argues that local communities profit when they sell outside and retain payroll money at home. He notes that bringing in goods from elsewhere and spending outside the community sustain trade, and that states become trade enemies only when they choke each other’s commerce.
Fabienne Seeks Escape From Slum Life Through Luxury
Fabienne Seymour and her circle confront social divide as Rose Riccio from the settlement house reveals harsh slum realities. Fabienne, wealthy and pampered, confronts guilt and temptation while planning a drastic life change funded by gambling winnings. The tale juxtaposes glittering Plaza living with hardship, foreshadowing a radical shift in Fabienne’s world.
Internal Democratic splits cloud Garner bid for 1940
The piece surveys deep Democratic opposition to Garner within the New Deal wing, arguing Roosevelt supporters fear Garner’s stand against spending and seek a third term. It notes rising intra party dissatisfaction, Dewey’s rise as a possible alternative, and praises the U M V A for uniting the Upper Ten counties and aiding regional development through agriculture and industry initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garner
Democratic Party
John Garner
Roosevelt
Garer
New Deal
Progressive League
Washington
Tom Dewey
Franklin Roosevelt
Dewey
United States
Editors review Upper Monongahela Valley Association in Clarksburg
A group of editors from Morgantown and other Valley papers met in Clarksburg to scrutinize the unique U M V A. They discussed the program and problems, probing for mistakes and seeking to appraise the organization realistically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Lusty Youngster
Morgantown Post
Upper Monongahela Valley
Clarksburg
Upper Monongahela Valley Association
Trade Barriers Move From Debate to Action
The Times notes rising concern over interstate trade barriers once foreseen by critics. States with such barriers begin removing them or withdraw proposals as federal and state authorities turn attention to the issue. An economist argues that the “Buy American” mindset risks becoming parochial “Buy Maine” or “Buy California.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rumperman Times
Maine
California
Raul
Scuttling of Graf Spee boosts British naval prestige
The Graf Spee, forced by three light cruisers to seek shelter in Montevideo, was scuttled by its crew after German commander evacuated to a freighter. The action, though debated in Berlin, signals British naval superiority and strengthens Allied resolve to hunt remaining raiders. The incident recalls Cervera at Santiago Bay and raises questions on why Uruguay or internment weren’t chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Nautral
Montevideo
Graf Spee
Berlin
Germany
Graf Speer
Admiral Cervera
Santiago Bay
Uruguay
Britain
Royal Oak
German West Front Watch Returns From Recon Flights
Reports from DNB describe heavy air and sea actions on the western front with German planes cutting through British air power. Eyewitnesses credit Messerschmitts for speed and marksmanship as nine British planes went down at sea and others succumbed to smoke and water. The German high command notes limited land activity with French troops present and only scattered artillery fire near the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DNB
High Command
Scotland
Atlernban
Germans repulse air attack over Wilhelmshaven
German air detection service spotted the attackers at once. Pursuit and destroyer aircraft met them north of Helgoland. Thirty four British planes were shot down in a fierce battle. Two German planes were lost. Individual enemy planes escaping German chasers crossed the anti-aircraft barrage near the islands and coast, forced to turn back without bombing.
Baby Burned Near Home Sparks Police Response
A baby was burned and a woman discharged from the hospital last night after authorities moved her from a residence in a police cruiser. Investigators labeled the incident as a concerning distress event with no immediate indication of intent.
Probe Epidemic Threatens Roane County Health Crisis
Charleston December 19 reports a suspected sleeping sickness epidemic in Roane County. A mother at a neighbor's home, a child near an open grate, and fire injuries are noted as investigators from the state health department, led by Dr. A. M. Price, visit Roane County. Three cases remain under treatment with one patient not expected to recover. The father is a laborer in a U S Veterans hospital. Imported linens advertised at Turners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
University Agricultural Extension Division
Morgantown
Chamber of Commerce
Community Association
Saga
Charleston
A. M. Price
Roane County
U. S. Veterans’ Hospital
Fred Kedar Seeks Republican Nomination For Assessor
FRED Kedar announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for assessor of Taylor County. He asks Republican voters for support at the primary on May 7, 1940, expressing confidence in his ability to discharge the duties to general satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Fred Kedar
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Charles Brinkman
Bill
Sizard
Central Press Association
Fabienne Seymour
Nicky Bartlett
Ellen Chapman
Abbey
Fabienne
Will
Bill Mallory
Filen
Tommy
Fab
Dru
el Morocco
Plaza
Fabien
Drusilla
Feb
Rose
Mrs. Cheeseborough
Miss Seymour
Seymour
Gertrude
Nicky
Rose Riccio
Ned Blakely
Ned
Styble
Never-Never Land
Darling
Turners
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