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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
5
A memorial notice recalls Senator from West Virginia Sutherland as a potential candidate in a late 1916 presidential cycle. The obituary confirms Mrs Abraham Klein died after brief illness in Cleveland and Baltimore. services and burial planned with three children and two sisters attending.
A testimonial extols Cardus as a tonic that relieved Mrs. Jones of pain for two years and prompted urging others to try it. The text shifts to a political voice advocating stronger support for higher education and Americanization through education, stressing the need to improve elementary schooling and enrollments.
In a West Virginia court session Judge Fortney delayed proceedings due to lack of water. The State's case against Czerenzie, indicted for murder, began with jurors drawn and challenges ruled. Interpreters and Italian attorney Merindino assisted the defense as Dr Chenoweth and Dr Suddarth testified on the victim’s neck injury and signs of poison were absent. Coroner Thayer presented further details as the noon session closed.
Dines W Thomas, formerly of a Virginia county, died at his California home on January 6 1920 at age 71. He enlisted at sixteen in Company I 12th Virginia Regiment and served three years. He married Miss Miller in 186? and spent about twenty years in Lincoln Nebraska.
The deceased is survived by five citizens, three sons and two daughters. Sons Thalys WH, George, and Thomas of Lincoln, Nebraska, with relatives in California and Dora in Deaves Colorado. Daughters Mrs. H V Tulle of Morton and Mrs. Henry Artist of Bineville, plus two brothers Isaac J. Thomas and W. IT Thomas of this city. The deceased moved west in 1852 and had one year of life here.
Dr Thomas L Nutter of Clarksburg pleaded guilty to violating the Harrison anti narcotic act in federal court at Atlanta. He received a year and a day in the federal penitentiary after failing to appear earlier and was arrested at a hotel. Warren Bush of Clarksburg was arrested on related drug charges by federal narcotics agents.
Pennsylvania crude oil rose 25 cents to 5.25 a barrel in Pittsburgh markets, the highest quoted price for this grade. Buyers paid a bonus, while other crude grades remained unchanged. A separate note mentions a former Grafton boy running for state office.
Hon George M Word a farmer and former Gratton high school principal announces his campaign for Republican nomination for state superintendent of free schools In outlining his career he cites rural schooling attendance West Virginia University Marshall College and multiple principalships He notes military service in World War I and recent role as Dunbar school superintendent His platform emphasizes Americanism and progressive schooling measures.
Charles Thorn a well known west side resident died at his Shackelford farm home last evening at six o'clock after a weeklong illness that developed into pneumonia and complications. He was about 45, married with no children. the widow survives. He was a respected, hard working man and son of the late William Tobin. Funeral arrangements not yet set but expected at Thornton Sunday.
Paris January 24 1920 the Dutch government rejected allied demands to extradite former German emperor William II stating it cannot be bound by Versailles treaty as Holland is not a party and its constitution and tradition forbid betraying trust. The reply asserts national honor and cites international law and the right to justice while noting Queen and government cannot act beyond immovable reasons. Also mentions unrelated local news of people from Grafton and Pittsburg visiting Bridgeport area.
Nick Bostic of Tinlian, jailed in Marion county after shooting Sarah Bostic and Joe Spatafore in Fairmont, says he acted in self defense. He describes the confrontation, the other party’s threats, and his subsequent flight across states before returning to Chicago and being brought back to Marion county jail. He asserts he fired only when Spatafore aimed at him, and recounts his wandering amid public interest and attempts to tell his story.
Steve England received a five year penitentiary term after a judge showed mercy due to youthful age and a persuasive defense. The sentencing followed his acknowledged burglaries and a previous parole, with Judge Fortney urging youths and parents to respect parole conditions and uphold the law. The courtroom heard moving pleas highlighting patriotism and personal hardship, while the community listened intently to the judge’s warning.
Proceedings recount a January meeting at the court house where miners and foremen organized the Tygart Valley Mining Association to improve cooperation with the State Department of Mines. W P Samples chaired. W Sandridge named president. J Tenson secretary. committees set for future gatherings.
Montreal June 26 The collision of two sections of a railway train at Condiel Ontario led to many deaths. Investigations indicate the torpedoes failed to explode due to the fault of trainmen in handling the warning signals.
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