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Grafton Sentinel in Grafton, West Virginia

23 Dec 1920

Page 6

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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1920

Page

6

Holiday shoppers flock to Gratton as city awaits rush

Daily Sentinel reports a flood of shoppers in Gratton this week with stores extending hours to handle the Christmas rush. Residents and visitors including Mrs. Ed Golle of Cincinnati and Miss Lily Hewit were seen shopping on Walnut and nearby streets while locals like Walter Moran and Chas Gelbach visited relatives and conducted errands. The article notes ongoing preparations, church and school events, and families traveling from Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, and Wheeling for the holidays.

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Shelby Parkers Mary Curry Walter Marple Catherine Ford Flemington Ae Rehe Brotz W. Va Grew Pane Ona Stret Cumberland Simpson Gies Martin Ocean Mines Cty Walter, Cole Piltsburg HE. Flesher Pruntytown West Side Royolin Wendel Gverett’ Moran Chas Gelbach Newburg Galters Harry Colyo Parsons Marion H. Gordon Fickersburg Rela Tne Gratton ‘Drug and ‘Chemical Co Hee J. H. Vincent Ciy Little Hershel Thelma Shaffer City Hospital M. P. Wagner Sutton W.a Fettermen Margaret Appleton Near Keyser Harvey M. Parker McMechen James W. Love Gratton Pittsburgh Joseph V. Spencer Pearl Street James R. Whitefield Flende Leland M. Goodwin Russel L. ‘Donnelson Fairmont John Phillips Grafton Hi Sisters Parkersburg Phillips Ohio River L. K. Fremont Near Valley Falls Leslie Farnsworth Tucklinnon Trippett Mr. Farnsworth Florida Win Blaney Pitt Robert Hooper Newcastle J. Blackburn Ware Phillves Pittsowig William Koalz Washington Street Chester Allen Kairmont RK. C. Marsh Fkins Chas. Kirmel, Jr West Virginia Heironimus, Jr Bucknell Coleg Carl White White J. H Fetters Austen Fernds John F. Copeland Kingwood Franke Hollis Wesleyan Loar, Hendrickson & Co Wherp Leonard Greezer Howesville James Marcus Weston Howard Hendricks Zumbrennen Helen Hefner Baltimore C. A. Hefner Dewey Avenue Pauline Burdett William Hooke Arnold Hefner James R. Greene Jay Parkersburg John C. Lake Grergu Griffith Genfith Thayer James R. Conwell Buckhannon C. A. Jocks R. E. McCafferty Pittsburg J. F. Cassel J. R. Matory Clendennin Lis City John Arlington Wilsonburg A. M. McGovern West Union Ben Hechiver Virginia Shanabarger Frederick Schroeder Walter Ball West Virginis John Feeney Clarkeburg Nat” Hart Clarksburg Ediy Warder Philippi Holtman Trowlespurg J. J. Albough Howard Wagner C. Madler Keyser Jessie Hanaway Clyde Lake J. H. Snyder Bridgeport C. B. Dines War Akron Olio Homer L. Mitter Tndepen Dence Midgletrelnia L. J. Schnavely Isis City Cheyenne Wyoming Mr. Schnavely James Whifield Morgan White Waller Moose Mary Jane Painter Thornton
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Diagnostic claims and city visitors report excerpt

An uneven local column notes a self described diagnostic expert offering to diagnose chronic diseases and provide treatment guidance. It also inventories city residents and visitors, including McConkey, Dovilland, Raymond, Rinker, Madera, Williamson, Schnavely, Whifield, White, Moose, Painter, Queen, Matilen, Nieherson, Vincent, and J. B. Vincent, with brief illness and hospital updates as well as a plan shift for Queen.

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Homer E West Main Gretton Queen United Statess Army Camp Dix Wrightstown N. J Queem Clarence Matilen Uxo Petroleum Wiliam Niecherson Beaceman Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
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Mrs Inez Henderson Dies At Home At Fifty

Mrs Inez Henderson aged about 50 wife of W I Menderson of St John street died last night at nine after extended illness. Survived by husband and six children including Mrs W Handwen of Kirston Ohio and J P Henderson of Fairmont. Funeral Thursday at 2 20 from the home with Rev G H L Beeman of the Presbyterian church officiating. Interment in Blaemont.

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Inez Henderson W. I. Menderson St. John Street W. Handwen Kirston Ohio W. R. Davis Bucyrea J. P. Henderson Fairmont Fred W. Henderson Thomas R. Henderson William K Henderson Henderson Thomas Fr. Bidwell Coaston W. V Sanford Jefferye Claude Cole Titsery Charles Kidwell
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Marple Hewitt Suptials at Oak Sat M B Church

Announcement today reports Charles Franklin Marple and Ella Pearl Hewit wed on December 4 at the M B Church Oak Street. The couple, from Walnut Street and Philippi, left for a short wedding trip and will likely reside locally.

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Marple-Hewit Suptiais Charles Franklin Marple Ella Pearl Hewit Oaksat M. B Philippi Marple Walter Marple Walnut St John Hewit
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Local officer aids in 4000 gal moonshine raid

United States Commissioner Charles R. Lilly returned from Harrison County where he helped state prohibition officers destroy about 1000 gallons of liquor and three stills. A four-person team toured suspected areas near Bridgeport, arresting suspects and destroying equipment. The operation targets Moonshining, described as an industry in the district, with ongoing raids by Harrison and Taylor County officers since prohibition began.

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Charles R. Lilly United States Harrison County Prohibition Statler and Brown Lilly Clarksburg Bridgeport McCartney Rosemont Harrison Taylor County Taylor
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Vaunty Town West Virginia Real Estate Appeal

Vaunty Town near Grafton West Virginia offers affordable country living near schools churches and stores. Lots start at a quarter hectare up to several acres with options to own a small farm buy a car and garage cheaper than city house costs. Walter Powell address details listed for inquiries. Homer Lowell heads to Harper’s Ferry to spend Christmas with parents.

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Grafton Fin Road West Virginia Cty Walter Powell R. F W. Va
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Real Practical Spirit of The Christmas Season

A December editorial promotes the practical spirit of Christmas through Kiddie Klub charity. It urges readers to sponsor neglected American children by funding simple gifts and acts of kindness, portraying love as Christ’s core message and Santa Claus as a metaphor for giving.

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Jim Jam Jems Santa Claus Oblivion Earth Manger Christ Kingdom of Heaven America
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Guests of C of C enjoy banquet at Willard Hotel

Baltimore and Ohio Railway officials and local guests attended a Grefton Chamber of Commerce banquet in Willard hotel dining rooms. The dinner featured a holiday presentation and cigars. Attendees included H. H. Marsh, J. A. McClung, J. Nyland, P. M. Jordan, and others. a full minutes report will wait for Harry Friedman’s return.

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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Willard Hotel Grefton Chamber of Commerce Feyriz Gierts Toca H. H. Marsh Wheeling Hamilton Grafton Greggand Harry Friedman Chamber of Commerce Friedman
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Briar Hill Steel to Sell 16000 Shares to Employees

Youngstown Ohio December 21 The Briar Hill Steel company announced today it will sell 16 000 shares of common stock to employees at 27 a share under a monthly payment plan with annual bonuses for five years for purchasers. The price is about equal to the market value.

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Youngstown Ohio Briar Hill Steel Company
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Irish Home Rule Bill Ready For King George

The Irish home rule bill as slightly modified by the House of Lords was adopted by the House of Commons today. The measure now needs only the royal signature to become a law.

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London House of Lords House of Commons
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Carrier Pigeon With Message Found Dead in Rochester

A naval carrier pigeon with tag 24 and part of an undecipherable message was found dead in Rochester. The body shows the bird likely died three to five days ago. Authorities are attempting to locate the missing portion of the message.

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Rochester N. Y Naval
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