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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1927

Page

7

Real Estate Sold to State for Tax Nonpayment Across Districts

Taxed properties in Taylor County feature numerous plots sold to the state for unpaid taxes. The record lists vast tracts in Booths Creek, Court House, Fleming, Independent, Grafton, and Fetterman districts with oil, gas, coal, and mineral rights. Names include Summersville, Rose Debarriz, Gaveney, Dadisman, and many others linked to the estates and parcels.

Booths Creek B.C B. C L. BR H. F H. BP H. P Court House Shelby Berk Win Ree Gaines Gianna Aes Renee Age Lovett S.W Block P. Lee Ae Be Marshall P. A Ross, D. L. l P. V. Shacelford Son Sterling Coal Co Buntytown Independent District Silman Mary Pruntytown Independent District Carter Josephine L. R. Kimble Xate Purcheser Armstrong & McGee L. R. Henry L. M John Hechmer Henry M. Henry McGee John R M. Henry Russell John A.et al L. R Wabash Coal Co Robert J Wendel TA Homer Lake J.E. R G. B. Bailey Flemington Dis Gabe Fork Coal Co Sim John Hechmer Lynch Rose M. A John Hechmer Smith Colon Grafton Independent District East Side Dander George A Finnegan Mart H F. H F. H.W. Deets Finnegan, Mart H, 23.60. John Guth Jenkins Francis Hrs John Guth Hechmer Jenkins Sam and Mary Jenkins Samuel R Hechmer Nellie C Grafton Independent Charles C. Smith Edgar Black Fetterman Dora B. Bows Osborne A. Walker Shackleford Ieie Wick Sallie B. Newcomer Watson Alex R Watson Alex R. Acres Newburg Newburg Knottsville Blumburg Bros P. V James A. Thorn Fauley H. C Freeman Non M.& W. D. Pauley Hefner H. FP BLN Doll Guy Allender Dora B. Doll Richman Charles Otter Gr Shelby Bby H. B. Newson Taylor County

Virginia Briefs Include Kidnap Case And Rail Yard Accident

Hinton reports C E Nutter 42 of Rainelle dies from skull fracture after a motor car and locomotive collision in railroad yards. In Parkersburg Orval Rica 40 is sought for kidnapping 13 year old Madeline Peters. description circulated to all WV and neighboring states. A separate item notes Pardee Curtin Lumber plans a huge Bergeo mill and railroad expansion, and a murder charge against Vaughan in Webster County. Commander to Visit State referenced with American Legion event in Parkersburg.

Parkersburg Madeline Peters Orval Rica West Virginia Rice Flora Peters Clarksburg Curtin Nicholas County Gergeo Webster County Pardee-Curtin Lumber Company United States Bergeo Wall West Virginia Midland Webster Springs Cheat Junction Greenbrier Cheat and Bik River Alice Jones Greenbrier Road Three Forks Williams River Greenbrier County Snowden Crane Quinwood Vaughan Lewisbore Richwood

Triumvirate Rules Billion Dollar Steel Corp

James A. Farrell, 64, elected president of the United States Steel Corporation, joins the second of a triumvirate guiding the giant firm. The move places Farrell among the trio shaping the company’s vast industrial portfolio and strategy. Presidentship confirms leadership amid evolving steel industry dynamics.

James A. Farrell U. S. Steel Corpora Triumirate

Spafford to be guest at legion events and meeting

Monday events center on Commander Spafford with a noon luncheon and an evening legion auxiliary banquet. A state executive committee gathering with state officers and district commanders is planned, featuring A L Haan of Huntington and R G Merrick of Charleston as luncheon speakers.

Spafford Legion Auxiliary A. L. Haan Huntington Roderick G. Merrick Charleston

Y M C A Notes and Curtiss League Promotions

The YMCA notes report 21 members attended a monthly meeting in which Wayne Sincel was elected president Paul Sturm vice president and Richard Glenn secretary and treasurer and captain of the basketball team Paul Sturm led promotions to Junior rank for six boys including Raymond Sayre Earnest Riddle Richard Glenn Ralph Shahan and Kenneth Gott at Curtiss Prize Sales League. The league promotes responsibility and sales discipline reflecting school attendance and service records. After the game district manager Lester Hardman treated members. The Grafton Ministerial Association will meet at the MC A Monday at 10 30 with gym schedule listed for Junkers and Christians events.

Curtiss. Pliers Wayne Sincel Paul Sturm Richard Glenn Ladies Home Journal Grafton Raymond Sayre Earnest Riddle Ralph Shahan Kenneth Gott League of Curtiss Salesman Curtiss Pair- Ashing Company Lester Hardman Junkers

Congress to Probe Soft Coal Strike in Pennsylvania Fields

Representative Bown of New York will seek a congressional inquiry after the next session resumes to examine the strike's prolongation and the government's relief measures including army clothing and food, and to question Labor Secretary Davis about failing settlement efforts and possible mine operation if needed.

Washington Pennsylvania Bown Dera Erat New York House Congress Davia Temmy

King of Sweden Portrait Amid Stockholm Tangle

Unclear OCR text hints at a photo portrait of a King in Stockholm. Snapshot appears to describe a dignitary with national significance, mentioning Swedish figures and a formal setting. Language is garbled, but implies a royal subject and a notable state context with Stockholm references.

Gigtave Stockholm Sweden Alvo Lia

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Ails Lillie M Viona Chaz and George Summerville Eugene Minerville Eugene Et al Suyer M.M. Lets James Hrs Et Ai Williams J. Hrs Wills Dennis N Dadisman Hive M Harrison Coal Co Reison Coal Co Irison Coal Co Irrison Coal Co Itison Coal Co Lezark Joe x We Ai McGraw Rose Debarris leGraw Rose Debarri Wgraw Rose Debarrize Matoilda Jowell Wiljah J Ine J. EB Way Waitehall Joe Giatta Jim Mary M. . Carroll Delia Gaveney John J. Gaveney Joan F. Ian Aldrick Henry Hrs D. ¥. Lathew Susan Rose Debarriz Graw Rose Debarriz Poe Joseph A. Hrs Robinson Willie Mmersville E. Et al Mmmersville Emily S. Lersville Eugene S . Lersville Meraville Sidney H. Summersville Sidney H Steele W. E J.T. Phillipps Swisher Helen Octane Taylor Flemington District Cather Rowe Mineral Eastie Blue V T. F Atha Lora Pearl Gox Archie John W. Harshbarger Joel Hughes Clara Tackson Matilda Hrs Knight Orville v. Parrish Realty Co Samuel H. Summeraville Hester M. Simmeraville Sidney H. Simmersville Sidney H.summiersville Arbogast K. Cy F. Meta Reblington C. G, Bradley Hertha Fred A. Breedlove Lode West Side Beau Ramsey Walnut St Wien T.F T.T Wickwire V. R Edward E. Spafford Ne “+ Amseriean Legion Savanthe Parkersburg Triumvirate Billion Dollar J. Pierpont Morgan US Steel Corporation J. P. Morgan and Company Mela Alge Myron ¢. Taylor U. S. Steel Corporation Hickman Central Press Willoughby Hunt Wilito Edward Hickman Marion Parker Los Angeles Hunt Mim Alhambra Cal Kansas City House of Delegates Whittier Raann the King of
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