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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
2
A damaged letter letters expresses opinions on Uncle Sam and national policy. It discusses ballots and a Supreme Court decision about elections held in towns including Aton somery Crarbo and Anttona. The writer, T F Lanha, questions war sovereignty and political stances while referencing a ballot and write-in votes.
Taylor County Farm Bureau notes review officers R Jenking president A B Shroyer secretary T Coles Bank treasurer Local meetings are listed with dates and topics including spring fertilizer contracts soybean rotation soybeans as rotation crop Mountain Line Brand butter project and references to national Farm Bureau aims and articles in Country Gentleman.
The dairy department outlines Mountain State Brand butter cartons limited to two per day, with a quality statement and possible removal from use if standards fail. Producers receive numbers for tracking, with penalties for repeated substandard butter, and efforts to secure first class butter markets. The program includes cooperative sampling, agent guidance, and county-wide demonstrations, plus field notes on Nitro waste and testing procedures.
Los Angeles learns explorer Joseph F. Bernard plans to sail south after another attempt to force a passage from the Pacific to the Atlantic via the Arctic route. His Teddy Bear schooner twice faced ice and a crew change. a sighting near Caulisland confirms Bernard's continued drift southward.
Complaints say Charleston sleeper is crowded and northern travelers to the capital city struggle to secure berths. The Public Service Commission negotiates with railroad officials to add another sleeper for relief.
Government reports show the Nitro powder plant in City of Nitro was built under a nearly twice overrun contract. About 70,009,000 dollars were spent, far exceeding the estimated cost, amid a costly procurement process and questions over the value returned.
Hugh Bragg, described as a young murderer, was found guilty of first degree murder in the killing of Deputy Sheriff John Dennis Morton at Cowen on January 12. Judge Willis O'Brien ordered Bragg to be hanged in Soundsville on April 2 after a ten minute jury deliberation and a verdict with no recommendations.
Mrs Lucy Harrington of Newbury attends cousin Cludles Thorn's funeral here last Sunday. Mrs LL WW Luessow hosts, A Painter of O'Brien visits. Julius Powell of Grafton in town with a cold. Mrs C F Thomas shops in Grafton. Robert Jones timekeeper at Thornton Fire Brick visits Virginia. Laura Trisler and children Erline and Junior visit Clarksburg. Bernice Devers improves at home from tonsillitis. George Parsons spends Sunday in Belington. Ada WB Sues of Gratton casts Mrs M J Painter at Sandy Mooop. Walter Current and Groton visitors stop here Saturday. Vcl es Fila Mowatter visits Ward Hoveller in Cumberland. Mrs Ten Bayler ill near here. Mrs C A Painter shops in Grafton Tuesday. Russel Taylor and Lonnie Sim chens visit Grafton Tuesday.
T. F. Lanham of the city sent a letter to Senator Davis Elkins in Washington praising his stance on the Lodge reservations to the covenants of the League of Nations. The letter dated January 25, 1920, lauds Elkins for defending American blood and honor against graft and perceived European dictates.
The funeral for the late Bill Thomas will be held Thursday at 2:30 PM from his home, 220 Rosa Street, with Rev. A D Craig and Rev. B M Rhoades officiating. Interment will be at Tillemont cemetery. Thomas, born March 21, 1863 near Knottville, leaves a large family and was a former city police chief and Woodmen of the World member.
The Sentinel reports Clifton B. Gurd, once a Sentinel visitor, is at Oteen army hospital with his mother there by his side. A local man received a business letter from Gurd denying recent alarming accounts, saying his condition is not as serious as claimed and he plans to leave the hospital around March 1. The paper notes past reports were similar to Mark Twain’s death hoax and relies on friends and a Keyser paper note for context.
The Hoy Scouts held a regular Tuesday meeting at the YMCA. Officers were elected with Scout Minor Robbins chosen as financial secretary and Scout Clay Miller as treasurer. Several Scouts completed first close work and began wireless study under Assistant Scoutmaster Alfred Morgan.
Washington reports the Railroad Administration signed 222 contracts with federally controlled railroads for standard and special return compensation totaling 717 158 82 dollars from a yearly rental of 917 million. Underwood noted active negotiations for more contracts, and that cooperative short lines bring 1 percent extra to the standard return.
Washington reports a clash between mine operators and miners over wage demands, hours, and safety rules at a wartime labor board hearing. Don Ross of Pittsburgh for operators defends current rates and a 30 hour week as un-American, while Van Bitner of the United Mine Workers argues wages do not keep pace with living costs. John L. Lewis condemns operator attacks on Americanism as the commission urges restraint.
A cablegram from Russian exiles led by Martens reports 249 radicals deported from the United States are housed in Petrograd at the Smolny Institute. The message, released in New York, says the group is well treated and free to take work anywhere they choose.
The Taylor County Court will hold a sealed bid solicitation on February 16 1920 to hire a contractor for one year starting March 1924. Bids must state compensation to oversee the county infirmary and farm, furnish a team of horses with harness, provide household staff at own cost, and furnish a five thousand dollar performance bond. The court reserves the right to reject any bid.
A Charleston notice dated January 28 discusses ballot naming rules. It states that if a candidate’s name does not appear on the printed ballot, write in a name. The brief notice emphasizes proper write-in procedures and election clarity.
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