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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1909

Page

2

The Angel Proclaims Joy to All People at Christmas

Pastor Bussell of the Brooklyn Tabernacle in Richmond delivers a Christmas sermon urging joy, charity, and the spread of God’s gift. He explains the divine plan from creation to the Millennial Kingdom, stressing that Christ’s ransom applies first to the church and then to the world, and that true joy comes from giving and spiritual understanding.

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Rebate Giver Condemned by State Insurance Officials

State Auditor John Darst issues a bulletin denouncing rebating schemes in the insurance business. It warns agents may face a $500 fine and a three year license suspension for cash rebates or note schemes. The bulletin urges investigation of suspect stock and notes concerns with Consolidated Life Agency Company and other operatives. It calls for public reports of agents soliciting fraternal society plans in West Virginia.

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Couple Weds Christmas Morning in Grafton

William Ridenour of Grafton married Ada Westfall of Simpson in a quiet Christmas morning ceremony at the Presbyterian Manse with Rev. J A McCleland officiating. The groom works for Hart Produce Co. and is son of Mrs Helle Ridenour. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs George Westfall of Simpson. They will stay with the groom’s mother for now and plan to establish a home later.

William Ridenour Grafton Ada Westfall Simpson Presbyterian J. A. McCleland Hart Produce Company Helle Ridenour Wilford Street George [Westfall

Sweet Melody Flour New Year Resolution Check

The text notes a week remaining in the warning year and asks if good resolutions have been kept and will be renewed as the bright New Year approaches tomorrow. It centers on Sweet Melody Flour as a recurring motif in a reflective tone.

Christmas Day Shooting Shocks Yaste Restaurant

An unidentified shooter fired a .22 caliber bullet through a window of James Yaste’s restaurant on Christmas Day. The ball narrowly missed patrons including Mr and Mrs Yaste and their daughter Elizabeth and Miss May Dowden. The shot came from Boyd Street about 10 30 Saturday morning, prompting calls for investigation.

Yaste Daily Sentinel James Yaste Boyd Street Little Danghter Elizabeth May Dowden

Popular Young People Wed, Wedsion Prominent Locomotive Engineer

The marriage of Miss Nellie Wehn and Mr. William S. Wren was solemnized at the bride’s Main street home. Rev. A. F. Richardson officiated with only close family as witnesses. The bride, daughter of Henry B. Wehn, and the groom, son of Mrs. Mary Wren of Haislup street, are noted locals and B. and O. locomotive engineer. They will reside in the Wehn building on Main street and are greeted with best wishes for a long, happy life.

Nellie Wehn William S. Wren Main Street A. F. Richardson St. Paul Lutheran Church Henry B. Wehn Mary Wren Haislup Street Grafton Wren Wehn

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