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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1929

Page

8

Hendersons Funeral Details After Local Death Investigation

Sheriff Mays and C Holt led an investigation into the death of Henderson. Magistrate Wittman deemed no further inquest necessary after finding little evidence of robbery or foul play. The body was taken to Grafton for services and burial at Linn Cemetery with Rev L E Bowers officiating. Survived by a daughter Mrs C Brown, a son Levi Henderson, a sister Mrs G L McKinney, and a brother T M Henderson.

Avr. Warden Wardeh Wittman Hamilton-Bolin Grafton Linn Glady Creek L. E. Bowers Fairmont Baptist Church C. Brown Fairmont Levis Henderson Pine Castle Florida G. L. McKinney T. %. Hienderson Falrmont

Ohio Plane Endurance Flight Continues After Storm

Byron K. Newcomb and Charles Mitchell press toward a world endurance record despite an electrical storm that wrecked their re fueling plane. A new fuel ship was readied overnight as they aimed to break 172 hours, 32 minutes, 1 second but faced perilous aloft conditions and a lightning landing near a railroad embankment.

Byron K. Newcomb Earth Saht Mitchell Newcomb Ernest Basham Basham

Aviators survive storm after risky flight

After a destructive storm and cloudy skies, two aviators on a daring flight reportedly landed unharmed. A note from Mitchell and Newcomb said everything OK overnight though the fuselage was badly beaten by heavy bags. The refueling plane reported no mishap despite rough weather.

Mitchell Newcomb Bastle Morsage

Jaco’s Son Is Nabbed Near Pruntytown After Chase

William C. Jaco son of magistrate J O Jaco was arrested near Pruntytown last night by Officers Wooddell Mays and Hender on liquor possession charges and released under 500 after appearing before Magistrate Wittman. Officers said pursuit began in town and a motorcycle ride required State police intervention with a preliminary hearing set for Friday afternoon before Magistrate Wittman.

William C. Jaco J. O. Jaco Pruntytown J. W. Wooddell Linn Mays Wallace Hender John L. Wittman Wallace Henderson Jace Jaco Henderson Young Jaco John JL. Wittman

Rum Patrol Seizes Liquor Laden Craft In Detroit River

Four men arrested and their liquor laden craft seized after coast guards fired on them near the Detroit river during an attempted run of the rum blockade. One man was shot in the leg. A fifth man was taken into custody.

Detroit Detroit River

Rum runners flee Canadian waters after coast guard chase

A government vessel pursued rum runners who rammed and cut loose from a lugger carrying 300 beer cases. Coast guards fired about 20 shots, crippling the fleeing vessel's motor as it escaped into Canadian waters.

Uttiaugh Coast Guard Coast Guards

Fourth of July blaze on southside bridge in Grafton

Firefighters responded to an apparent Fourth of July fire on a southside bridge plank in Grafton. Origin unclear. possible cigarette stubs cited by observers. Chief Louis Greenwald and department investigators continued today seeking better precautions. Mexico report notes 12 bombing and fighting planes bought in the United States during the rebellion, lifting annual import value to 1,205,000 dollars.

Grafton Sor Cocee Plank Southside Louis Greenwald Fire Department Mexico City United States

Mrs. Everett Wins West Virginia Women’s Golf Title

Mrs. A. D. Everett of Charleston defeated Mrs. MacDonald of Charleston 4 up to capture the West Virginia Women’s golf championship at the Greenbrier club in White Sulphur Springs. Everett seized early control, led to the turn, and never relinquished the advantage as MacDonald struggled with drives and putts.

White Sulphur Springs A. D. Everett Charleston West Virginia MacDonald Alsa Greenbrier Hverett Fritatstitel Wheeling Miverett Mrs. Everett Si Everett

Many Injured in Holiday Auto Accidents

Juries sustained in automobile accidents yesterday. Dr. H V Flanagan and two companions were among the first arrivals after a country road mishap near St George. Flanagan suffered serious cuts and lacerations and was confined today. The three were initially treated then discharged after examination. A Clyde man and his wife with two children were injured when their car failed near Wendel after a Fourth of July outing. A passing motorist transported them to hospital and they were released after examination by Dr. Paul Warden. Other injuries on the Northwestern Turnpike and Flemington road were discharged after treatment.

H. V. Flanagan St. George Robert Remlinger Dinsmore Flanagan Chest River I Grafton Paul Warden Wendel Northwestern Turnpike Flemington Road

Negro Wife Begins Suit Against Rhinelander Family

White Plains New York July 5 Mrs Alice Jones Rhinelander quadroon wife of Leonard Kip Rhinelander set on of an old New York family today signed complaint in a 500000 alienation of affection suit she will bring against Philip Rhinelander her father in law Mrs Rhinelander plans the suit her attorneys announced along with the separation action she will bring against her husband The latter action has been contemplated but delayed because they did not know the whereabouts of him

White Plains N. Y Alice Jones Rhinelander Leonard Kip Rhinelander Seton New York Philip Rhinelander Rhinelander

Rhinelander Plans Divorce From Las Vegas Marriage

Rhinelander, recently revealed living in Las Vegas New Mexico, announced divorce proceedings against his wife. He plans action against her father in law, alleging he was instrumental in ending their marriage.

Rhinelander Las Vegas N. M Happy Torethre

Young Slayer Is a Problem in Paintville

Mrs Emma Hunt director of the Kentucky children's bureau convened defense and prosecution counsel to decide the future of Carl Newton Mahan six after he was declared delinquent and paroled by County Judge John W Butcher. The boy killed eight year old Geell Van Hoose in May and faces a reform school sentence of fifteen years.

Paintaville Emma Hunt Kentucky Children's Bureau Carl Newton Mahan

Negro convict kills fellow prisoner in Indiana prison yard

In Michigan City on July 5, Harry Stepp a 35 year old Indiana state penitentiary convict was stabbed to death by Edward Stann also a black convict during a return from the Independence Day baseball game in the prison yard. Stann used a penknife stolen from the prison office and was placed in solitary confinement.

Michigan City Ind Harry Stepp Indiana State Penitentiary Edward Stann Stepp Stann

Local Woman Injured in River Accident

A local woman suffered injuries in a river incident today but was not seriously hurt. Reports say Mrs. riding the trolley car escaped uninjured, with others involved in the mishap.

William Asa Eam Riding

Corbin Band Concert Tonight With Old Time Favorites

The Corbin band resumes its schedule tonight with an evening program postponed from Thursday. A feature of the concert is a set of old-time favorites, announced after noon today. Attendance has remained steady through the summer months despite weather and scheduling hiccups.

Corbin T Zens

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Kelly Bartlett Shoe Co Neo C. V. Miller Reliable Footwear W. Va Ohio Airplane Liberty Shoe Shop Grand Theatre Rum Patrol Trimble Electric Co Luzadder St Glenn RED Cross Pharmacy West Side Court Pharmacy Tobias Bulldi Strand Theatre Mauri Chevalier Innocents of Paris Sylvia Beecher George Fawcett Ghetioks the Central Drug Store W. G. Chrislip Grafton Hotel Southside Bridge Smith Auto CO Grand Street South Side Movietone Diggetts Liggett Ett Grafton Drug & Chemical Co Rho Feneall City Hospital Kip Rhinelander Wm. Archdeacon Co Men's and Boys’ Store of Northern W, Va Carl Newton Miliany Grafton Feed & Storage Company Vas Guerd Larey Zane Grey Stairs OF Wallace Beery Jean Arthur Chester Conklin
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