Santa letters from Grafton children of 1922
A print-page montage shows many Christmas wishes from Grafton area children dated December 19, 1922. It lists gifts requested including dolls, trains, toy violins, meals, clothing, candy and nuts, plus mentions of siblings and teachers. Also includes several real estate transactions and district notices alongside the letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aitte Brothers
Ivan Taylor
Mulligan Avenue
Grafton
Santa Claus
Sandy Andy
ABC
Two Attie Brothers
German Taylor
Sam
Ada Heflin
Slater
Santa
Crom
Billie Burke Paige
Lincoln Street
Karl
Irene Htinkins
Steele Siet
Tam
Betty
Friand
Transfers of County Lands Are Numerous
Taylor county deed records show a surge in land transfers over the past four months, driven by large corporations including coal, electric, gas, and oil firms and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Cash sales have surged, with clerks busy recording many deeds. Notable transfers include Ed Talbott to Harry Friedman of fractions in Pettiman addition, and other parcels in Gryton and Thornton with prices ranging from 250 to 7,000 dollars.
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Taylor County
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Ed Talbott
Harry Friedman
Pettiman Addition
Tor Hyman Silverman
Jon May Preiss
Ethel Street
Grygton
Robert T. Travis
J. L. Batley
Wim Grimes
Thornton
Seymour Williams
Elizabeth Williamson
Marie H. Mugler
Spencer K. White
Latrobe St
Tony Benvegno
Death rate reduced by stamp sale in West Virginia
Nearly everyone uses Health Seals during Christmas to raise funds against tuberculosis known as the great white plague. Campaigns are led by volunteers, with the West Virginia Tuberculosis Association directing in Charleston. The effort has helped cut U S tuberculosis deaths from about 200000 to 100000 annually and includes surveys, clinics, nurses, and school participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citieema
Fense
American Red Cross
National Tuberculoss Association
United States
Weat
Virginia Tuberculosis Association
Charleston
Herrin riot testimony details mob killings in cemetery
Dr. C F Shipman testified about six unarmed men shot by a mob and a witness described armed prisoners being driven from a mine site toward the cemetery. Other witnesses gave accounts of mob violence, with defendants named among those seen with guns during the riot and multiple casualties reported in Herrin Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mangton
Thomas Spencer
D. S. Summers
Fettermanistrict
Harry Huffman
Wheeling
Wash Riggieman
Fetterman District
W. D. R. Annon
Newburg
Joseph H. Cohen
Clarksburg
B. L. Roach
Philippi
L. Rector
Pruntytown
A. J. Cornwell
Millersville
L. J. Seley
Simpson
Clyde Post
Brydon
John Mays
Thornton
Wash
Annon
Westerman
Lear
Savage Fartor
C. J. Tucker
Marion
Ill
C. __ F. Shipman
Herrin
George Nelson
Greer
Shipman
Joe Carnazhi
Hoffman
Joe Carnaghi
Leva Mann
Percy Hall
Jim Galligan
Peter Hiller
Anna Campbell
Hiller
Court adjourns as George Shaw completes petit juror duty
George Shaw, who has been attending court at Kingwood as a petit juror, returned home Saturday as the court adjourned. Messrs. T. W. and H. D. Cornwell and Miss Lola Shaw were shopping at Marquess last Saturday. There will be an entertainment and Christmas tree at the Summer School next Saturday afternoon. J. N. Forman of Philippi spent Sunday visiting his family. There will be a Christmas tree at Mt. Zion next Friday night. The protracted meeting is ongoing at Mt. Morris. C. C. Knotts, wife and sister, and J. Shroyer were at Grafton shopping. Rev. Gawthrap filled his regular appointment at Otterbein Chapel Sunday. Mrs. Rachael Hamilton was visiting Mrs. Margaret Shahan Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Shaw
Kingwood
Messrs
T. W
H. D. Cornwell
Lola Shaw
Marquess
J. N. Forman
Philippi
Mt. Zion
Mt. Morris
C. C. Knotts
J. ©. Shroyer
Grafton
Rev. Gawthrap
Otterbein Chapel
Rachael Hamilton
Margaret Shahan
Horticultural Society Talks Fruit Plans for 29th Meeting
West Virginia Horticultural Society prepares for its twenty-ninth annual session in Charles Town February 6 and 7. Key topics include expanding the extension spray service, the Inwood Johnny Appleseed packing brand, and development of a small carton retail program.
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Morgantown
W. Va
Panhandle
Inwood Fruit Growers Club
West Virginia Horticultural Society
Charles Town
Inwood
William Farris
Mineral County
State Horticultural Society
T. D. Gray
G. R. Lyman
State College of Agriculture
M J. Dorsey
H. Knight
State Experiment Station
N. R. Peet
Man Anger
Western New York Fruit Growers Association
Hetzel
A. B. Brooks
State Forest, Fish and Game
Vandervort
Asalsant
Bi. C. Sherwood
N. J. Giddings
University
W. 8. Hough
Arises
L. M. Peaks
H.W. Prettyman
Inwood Demonstration Packing Plant
Vlaws
Hy. W. Miller
Paw Paw
Etorage House Probleme
A. K. Rule
Federated Fruit Growers
Federated
Personalities and Visitors During Christmas Holidays
Mrs. Charles B. Davis and daughter Marion of Morgantown visit mother Mrs. W. A. Parkhill for Christmas. J. B. Shingleton from Booths Creek attends to city business. W. Bi. Cookrel of Newburg and Paul Strand of Lodapandene visit today. Nessie Maxon of Pruntytown shops and calls on friends. Nancy Montgomery and companion from Tunnelton are in the city today. IL W. Bevertin spends Christmas with family on Walnut street. Miss Lolle Goudy returns from Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Davis
Marion
Morgantown
W. A. Parkhill
J. B. Shingleton
Booths Creek
W. Bi. Cookrel
Newburg
Paul Strand
Lodapandene
Nessie Maxon
Pruntytown
Nancy Montgomery
Von
Tunnelton
Themtas
Farm Bureau Sells Wool in Clarksburg
In Clarksburg on December 19, E L Shaw announced after a committee meeting that 75,000 pounds of the West Virginia Farmers Cooperative Warehouse Association wool pool in storage had been sold to a Baltimore firm. The sale price was satisfactory but details will wait for grading. The cooperative, part of the West Virginia Federation of Farm Bureaus, was organized last summer.
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Clarksburg
Co-Operative Association
E. L. Shaw
Morgantown
West Virginia Farmers’ Cooperative Warehouse Association
Baltimore
West Virginia Federation of Farm Bureaus
Household Hints and Dyeing Tips From January Designer
Recipes and tips cover salmon en casserole steak with vegetable soup and vegetables with meat. Also guidance on matching colors when dyeing fabric, rinsing, mordants, and a Castile soap bath to remove old color, with cautions on fabric care.
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Castile
Puppy Pamil Vies Master Dies in Fire
A mongrel dog named Puppy Pamil died in a fire in Ohio on December 16 after waking Mr and Mrs An Chony Gramm and their eight month old daughter. The pet barked to alert the family then reentered the blaze and perished, while the master and child escaped to a neighbor's home.
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Pamil Ves
Ohio
An‘Chony Gramm
November mine fatalities total 33 at Charleston report
The monthly report by R. M. Lamble, chief of the department of mines, shows 33 deaths in November. Twenty two Americans and eleven foreigners among the victims, with five internal and outside workers. Causes included mine car accidents, roof and coal falls, motor accidents, a machine fire, a shaft incident, and other hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
R. M. Lamble
Department of Mines
Mooseheart Musicians Delight at Brinkman House
Mooseheart Concert party of young graduates impressed a large Moose lodge crowd at Brinkman House Monday night. Frank LaFlamme on xylophone and cornet drew frequent applause. Paul Diboni on cornet and violin showcased mastery. Conductor Robert Grube led, praised Mooseheart schools, and the show, including home-life reels, drew strong local praise.
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Brinkman’s
Opera House
Mooseheart
Ind
Moose Lodge
Order of Moose
Frank LaFlamme
la Fiamme
Mooseheart School of Music
Paul Diboni
Dibon
Howard Lord
Henry Garrett
Robert L. Grube
Grube
Ire
Transfusion Fails to Save Young Woman in Charleston
Pauline H. Barnes aged 18 daughter of Henry H. Barnes of the Ruffer Hotel Charleston died after transfusion of two pints from her brother Robert and surgeries failed. She had been ill since appendicitis surgery amid infection and was conscious to the end as family gathers for funeral plans and condolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Robert
Pauline H. Barnes
Henry H. Barnes
Ruffer Hotel
Hter Lee Tip
Mystery Surrounds Death Rumor In Parkerépirg Community
Residents recall Parkerépirg figures as authorities investigate a death rumor that spread through Mys and Fat areas. Family members including Mia and Rébert Barnes are among those questioned while formal statements from Fairm ters emerge, sparking local concern and calls for clarity.
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Mys
Rébert
Barnes
Parkerépirg
Mia
Alexander
Fairmters
Bvhoy
Grafton Christmas Tree Event Welcomes Santa Claus
Community Christmas program at the public square near the courthouse Saturday night features a large tree purchased by the Moose Lodge and presented to the Girls' Charity Club. Santa Claus arrives from the North Pole to distribute gifts while Beatrice Grow organizes music and carols.
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Public Square
Etfest
Conepiomont
Moose Lodge
Girl's Charity Club
Lectric Equipment Company
Santa Claus
Grafton
North Pole
Beatrice Grow
Court House
Santa Cle
Gram
Washington Street
Grenade Found in Ash Cart Near Buckingham Palace
A grenade was found in an ash cart at Buckingham Palace, with police unsure how it entered. Authorities believe someone threw the souvenir into the cart as it neared the palace, and no special danger was attached to the find at the time.
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London
Buckingham Palace
Palace
Redinger to Enter Local Business Field
Mr and Mrs Ralph Redinger return to Grafton making a new home after five years in Hampton Virginia Their move signals immediate entry into the Roocary business with arrangements set by W F Redinger the father and community friends welcome the family back to the city
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Mra. Redinger
Grafton
Ralph
Also Mentioned on This Page
AFTON
Kenneth Wells
Rafton
Ata Claus
W. Main Stet
Elma Gwynn
Berryburg
Dic
Hattie Gertrude Mayle
Philappi
Guelda Gale Gwynn
Edgar Martin
Elnora Martin
Loylingly
Pauline Garkinear
Water Glase
Violet D. McDaniel
E. Bluemont Street
Flemington
Jear Santa Ciog
Merle Cathell
Dora
Violet
Billiy Zaneg
Belington
Dée
Santa Claue
Vincent Gall
Santa Clau
Virginia Elizabeth Gall
Joanna May Gwynn
Herbert Elwood Gwynn
Electrle
Junior Barnes
Maple Avenue
Grafton, Dec
Santa Clas
Samia Claus
Betty Bishop
McGraw Avenue
Thomas Cheli
Sanat Run
Matthew G. Lawson
Monongahela Power Company
Rebecca 8. Hosler
William Layman
Knotts Avenue
Janes H. Stansberry
Sarah Ann Maréla
Knottsville
Poling
Lulu I Cox
Kunstplat
Main Street
R. Blizzard
H. W. Harmer
Stel
Homer D. Morris
Arthur C. Thomas
Knottaville
Delmar Com Company
Emily J. Strickling
A. Paul
Ruth A
West Grafton
Kate V. Thayer
Board of Education
Independent
All Grafton
Stanley Brooks Fleming
Claude P. Fleming
J. E.R. Line
Toy Olivia
Wendel Addition
William FE. Stockwell
Floyd Williamson
West Rosemont
Joseph M. Moats
Creed O. Spiker
Fetterman
Mary E. Henderson
Whitescarver
Jacob E. Newcome
Bluemont Street
HW. W. Harmer
Nellie White Sinsell
Rector Addition
Walter E. Powell
James F. _ Woodward
Prantytown
Tuberculosis Association
J.B. McLaghlin
West Virginia Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Bureau Federation
The
Horticultural Society
Els
Sind Thide
gjRealta
Neous St Shaee
Firat
Farm Bureau
Brinkman
North
Pole
ST. Nick
KINGS
Ralph Redinger
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