Obituary: Joseph C. Spencer Dies at 12:10 After Week illness
Joseph C. Spencer longtime Grafton resident dies after a weeklong illness at 12:10 AM He worked at the railroad shops and previously for Long Hardware and Preiss Hardware He served in the Civil War and was a member of Reno Post G A R Funeral Monday at 2 30 PM at his East Knotts Avenue home conducted by Reverend A D Craig of Andrews 3 Church He is survived by his daughter Mrs John K Price and grandchildren with his wife Lizzie Hull Spencer.
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Joseph C. Spencer
Fration Peau Fo
John K. Price
Weston
Nelgon” Price
Ralph Taylor
Grafton
Mackin Spencer
Cora Spea c
Wheeling
Spencer Way
Long Hardware Company
Preiss Hardware Company
Railroad Company
Reno
G. A. Tt
Alga Aeather
Lizzie Hull
Spencer
Lome
East Knotts Ave
Revei A. D. Craig
Andrews 3
West Virginia Bonds Ready for Virginia Transfer
A state board meeting set plans to prepare and transfer bonds issued by West Virginia to Virginia by July 1. The meeting decided on steps to place the bonds on the market and ensure their surrender to the neighboring state.
Thornton Hero to Get War Medal
Everett E. Hovatter of Thornton is slated to receive the Distinguished Service Medal for extraordinary heroism in France during October 1918. While under artillery fire he aided wounded troops and organized evacuation, risking his life to save others. The presentation will be at Thornton Church with Col Woodson and Sgt Penn in attendance.
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Daily Sentinel
Liverett
Howatter
Thornton
Taylor County
Everett B. Hovatier
Detroit
Mich
Thn War Department
Vovatter
Everett E. Hovatter
Fox
Medcalt Farm
Jane
Mavatter
Nebraskans push Leonard Wood name on Republican ballot
Lincoln newspaper reports a voters petition filed with the secretary of state asks that General Leonard Wood be placed on the Republican ballot for the upcoming primary on April 20. The effort seeks to have Wood appear as a presidential nominee option to voters statewide.
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Lincoln
Ned. Bee
Nam
Gen
Leonard Wood
Grafton Boy Dies at Fairmont Lighthouse
William Hugh Watkins twelve and a half, son of Mr and Mrs Hugh Watkins of Grafton, died yesterday at noon at his parents home after a four month illness from spinal meningitis. He leaves two brothers and three sisters. He was a popular pupil in the Bellview Methodist Episcopal Sunday school. The body will be brought here for burial with services at the First Baptist church and interment in Plumont cemetery conducted by Rev M Rhodes.
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Saturday Daily Sentinel
William Hugh Watkins
Hugh Watkins
Grafton
Ely
Fairmont
Ile
Vic
Uenohdays
Harry Kramer
Blueville
Sto
Nse
Oryn
Katherine
Louise
Methodist Episcopal
Bellview
Piimont
John A. McCabe
Pluemont
M. Rhoudes
Keepers Face Hungry Times at Belle Isle Station
A telegram reports Belle Isle lighthouse and wireless station keepers and their families facing death by starvation due to failed winter provisions. Government staff including two keepers three wireless operators and relatives are isolated with only scant provisions remain.
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Quereg
Bee
Belle Isle
Helle Isle
Rasche Testifies in Detzer Cruelty Trial
Leo Rasche of Oakland Maryland testifies for the defense that he witnessed one prisoner mistreatment by Captain Karl Detzer during Detzer's trial for cruelty. He recalls dispatching Bolshevist views earlier and says his statements to officers reflected war experiences and potential bias in the case.
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New York
Department of Criminal Investigation
Lemans
Bolshevists
Leo J Rasche
Oakland
Karl W. Detzer
Aly
Servng
Rasche
Detzer
Frank Hoyt
Kaway
W. J. Gulverenn
Mirlon J Pinis
Susi
Davéer
Tarche
Frederick William Summoned for Trial on War Offenses
Frederick William the former German crown prince is said to be listed for surrender for trial after a meeting between British and French officials. He is alleged to be charged with looting robbery with insolence in France. No further plan was agreed for his case.
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London
Frederick William
Rowan Prince
Law
France
Ear Nose and Throat Specialist Rohr Opens Office
Dr Chas B Rohr, a tye ear nose and throat specialist, will practice from an office above Gratton Drug and Chen Leat Co. Store, offering services in the local area.
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Chas. Bb. Rohr, M. D
Tye
Gratton Drug and Chen Leat Co
Sims We Make Race for Supreme Court
Charleston West Virginia December 27 1920 John Simms assistant 21x commissioner stated he would be a candidate for judge of the supreme court of appeals of West Virginia in the 1920 election on the Republican ticket subject to the primary hom Judge Yuitson William whose term expires will be a candidate for reelection
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Charleston
W. Va
John Simms
Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia
Yuitson
William
Fay
Forman Funeral Attracts Large Crowd On Christmas Day
A large crowd attended the funeral of the late D. ij. Foreman on Christmas Day at the West Main Street residence. The service, led by A. D. Craig and M. G. Church members, featured the choir and a burial rite by Mystie Lodeo No. 75 F and A M. Numerous floral offerings from the Masonic lodge and others marked the ceremony.
Mexicans Purchase Arms in Europe Seen in Mexico News
Reports from Pais dated December 27 indicate Mexican arrivals in Europe attempting to buy arms and ammunition. It is unclear if they relate to the five carloads of machine guns sent from Castle to Hamburg, noted by Marshal Foch as destined for Mexico. The group, possibly linked to the Carranza government, reportedly traveled by separate routes to a meeting point in a French city, with lines believed to be in central Germany.
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PAIS
Europe
Castle
Hamsburg
Marshal Foch
Mexico
Carranza
Ace
France
Ines
Germany
Immigrants Pour Into New York Detention Room
New York December 27 officials report Ellis Island facilities strained as about eight thousand arrivals reached port in 48 hours. One hundred six or nine were detained for examination for fitness admission to the country. Anarchists are being held at other cities for deportation.
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New York
Ellis Island
Deporta- Ven
Moonshiners and wood alcohol raids hit western Canada
In Manitoba and across the Northwest Territories moonshine and wood alcohol networks have cost governments millions and claimed lives. The Royal Northwest Mounted Police report months of raids across Ontario Alberta and British Columbia with hundreds of stills seized. A Calgary church janitor was arrested for running a moonshine plant in a church basement as authorities crack down on illegal liquor and toxic beverages. The death toll from tainted drinks remains uncertain.
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Winepeg
Manitoba
Royal Northwest ‘Mounted Police
Ontario
Alberta
British Columbia
Calga
Wilds
Northwest
London Papers Highlight Rockefeller Gift and Lansing Message
London newspapers give prominent space to John D. Rockefeller's education gift announced Christmas morning in the United States and Secretary Lansing's explanation to foreign capitals for deporting radical agitators. Editorials comment on these two features.
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London
Momigs
John D. Rockefeller
United States
Lansing
Donora Mills Resume Normal Schedule After Strike
Donora Pennsylvania reports mills returning to full operation for the first time since the September 22 steel strike. New workers arrived and many former strikers returned to work today. A minor incident involved a party of former soldiers protesting a strike tender. Weekend guest Miranda Clark stayed with her parents.
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Donora
Lima
Vieiniky
Question Raised On Payment Of Virginia Debt
A fragment notes a question about the payment of the Virginia debt and the settlement of one twentieth part of the principal due January 1. It mentions Charleston West Virginia and a sum of 79,900 dollars as a related figure in the context.
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Virginia
Caamleston
Wy Way
Wieilor
West Virginia
Master Bond Thief Nabbed in Liberty Bond Ring
New York police arrest Leo Julofsski alias Leon Jules amid a Liberty bond theft case involving $141,000 in bonds stolen from E. D. Levinson & Company. He reportedly held $53,000 in bonds at arrest, with totals recovered near $50,000 and $61,000 yet unaccounted. Nine arrests in a week close a bond theft ring. others named include Solomon Julofsski, William Harriman, Charles Jablokoff, Abboy Miter, and David Benson, all aged 17 to 21 except Benson.
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Cal. Dee
Leon Jules
New York
E. D. Levinsson and Company
Heave
Julofsski
Tulfsski
Delivey
Mabon and
Omping
Leo dJuloteski
Los Angeles
Solomon Julofsski
Drotler
William G. Harrimanharles Jablokoff
Abboy Miter
David Benson
Benson
Gatlubier Nabbe
J. Gallati
Federal Reserve Air
Hayell P. Gale Jagher
World's Largest Bible to Be Copyed by English People
London December 29 A project aims to hand copy the entire authorized Bible in English. Leading UK figures including King George Queen Mary the Prince of Wales and cabinet members participate. The work will fill space for twelve thousand handwritten contributions. The manuscript measures about five feet two inches by three feet six inches.
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London
United Kingdom
King George
Mary
Prince of Wale
Levant
Dangerous Y M C A Fire Damages Building
A fire at the Y M C A last night around two o clock began in a room behind the reading room, likely from a gas stove, spreading through floors and walls. The blaze caused extensive damage to the Y building and to the adjacent McCrory stores, all reportedly covered by insurance. Roy Hudson and Lawrence Flanagan alerted the fire department.
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Young Men’s Christian Association
McCrory 5
19 Cent
Roy Hudson
Lawrence Flanagan
Jan
Woman Bequest of 250 000 to Faithful Maid in Will
Boston news reports the will of Mrs. Mary Knight, Roxbury, admitted to probate. Agnes McNiven, longtime faithful maid, receives the Knight home, furnishings, and funds totaling about 250 000 dollars. The estate is valued around 400 000 dollars with other beneficiaries named.
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Boston
Nec
Agnes Ane McNvevin
Mary. Knight
Knight
Roxbury
Girls Await Leap Year Campaign in Grafton Society
Grafton girls plan a leap year campaign to win partners, hosting picnics at Valley Falls and river boat rides on the Tygart Valley. They boast of using the custom to choose mates, while some deny motive, others openly claim they will seize the opportunity every four years.
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Grafton
Valley Falls
Tygart Valley
Cimster
Writ of error in Wetzel County murder case
Writ of error and supersedeas granted today in the case West Virginia vs Charles Amos Long from Wetzel County Circuit Court. The defendant was found guilty of murder in the second degree and sentenced to twelve years in the state penitentiary for the killing of Clements J on April 16, 1919, in Wetzel. RL Clark, a prominent Main Street merchant, has returned from a special business visit to Clarkeburg.
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Charleston
Ws.Ma
Atate
West Virginia
Charles
Amos Long
Circuit Court
Wetzel County
Clements J
Wetzela
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Canada
John D
OU King
Donora Mills
Miianda Clark
Connotaville, Pa
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JAD
Klein. & Company
California
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