Local Grafton GOP Candidates and Mardi Gras Parade Notes
J Frank Wilson files for Republican nomination for House of Delegates in the county. EB Lo Ross seeks county court long term seat. Parade highlights include Queen Vaughn Kerr and King Frank Hollis in Mardi Gras procession with Moose and business floats. coronation draws large crowds. community events at the park canceled. local music fills Offikaburg venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Witson
J. Frank Wilson
House of Delegates
Frank Wilson
Charleston
Cout
EB. Lo Ross
Lima
Coult
Rosa Mo
Ind
France
Italy
Greece
Japan
England
United States
Vaughn Kerr
Evans
Louise Creel
Tygarts Valley Glass Co
Rze
Caling
Frank Hollis
Tive
Selks Raud
Corbin
Moose Lodge
Moose
Mooseheart
Tudiana
Thinkman Opera House
Grafton
Red Cross
Woman's Club
Rotary Club
Gratton
Kery's
Jolie's
George Jollitte, Jr
Amour Plant
Hurt~ Produce Cop
Hardin Motor Co
Roy Hauser Garage
W. J. Loar and Company
Kerr Dry Goode
Nelson Maple Orchestra
Offirkaburg
Parading Legion Posts Lead County Pageant
The County Post and American Legion unit carried the colors and standard for the parade. Legion ladies auxiliary showcased an attractive float that drew attention as the parade progressed with draped guns, flowers, and uniformed guards nearby. Flower girls followed in two cars, young girls in white, followed by the City Commission in a car with accompanying autos representing other nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Legion Ladies Auxiliary
Ylor County Post
Frank Alexander
Legion
United States
Strike tension eases as labor board mediates rail gain
CHICAGO July 5 a threatened extension of the railroad track workers strike was averted by actions of the United States Labor Board and maintenance of way unions. Grable announced delaying the walkout after meetings with Hooper and McMenimen. Officials pressed for wage and rule changes, with retroactive adjustments slated and a request for an immediate board ruling to relieve strikers from duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles, Black
Pennsylvania Railroad
Reg Gee
Chicago
United States Labor Board
United States Labor Board and Officials of the Uniited Maintenance Way
E. F. Grable
Maintenance of Way
Ben Hooper
Labor Board
W. L. McMenimen
Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad
Autside Ney
Ssuch
Grable
Detroit
Hooper
McMenimen Nten
Coal Test Results At Virginia Ludwick Farm
Sterling Coal Co reports a third test well at the Virginia Ludwick farm yields a very small coal vein at 460 feet. An additional well will be drilled on the Bush farm. Numerous residents from Grafton and nearby areas, including Cecil Bainbridge, Stella Morgan, and the Bainbridge family, visited or shopped in Grafton over the weekend with several events and social visits noted. Local residents also spent the Fourth of July at Graf ton with Mason Morgan and Joseph Henry among those attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Holt
Thayer Street
Holt
Sterling Coal Co
Virginia Ludwick Farm
Bush Farm
S. L. Bonner
Grafton
MT Mason
Cecil Bainbridge
Paul Stersinski
William Bainbridge
Stella Morgan
W. F. Swisher
Camden Swisher
A. B Gall
Arden
Philippi
Joseph McCarty
J. A. Johnson
Mason Morgan
Junior Mason
Okey Ludwick
Joseph Henry
Stephen
American Legion Meets in New Red Men's Hall Tonight
The Charles Huhn Post No 12 American Legion holds its first meeting at the Red Men's hall over the Brinkman Opera House, after previously meeting at the Co operative hall. Commander Smith Ringer urges full attendance as plans and committees for the year are discussed. Park Dance Tomorrow Features Nelson Maple’s nine piece orchestra from Clarksburg for Phi Chi Club at the park pavilion, opening the summer dance season. weather contingent, alternative at Willard hotel dance hall.
Republican Political Announcements for Taylor County
Republican voters in Taylor county are urged to support candidates in the August primary. H M Que seeks county superintendent of schools. W B Leach and Dellet Newson announce runs for this office. E N Book seeks county assessor. A R Warden and J Harvey Allendi announce for state senator and county commissioner respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Waugh
Walnut Street
Grafton
W. Va
House of Delegates
Taylor County
Love
House of Delegate
J. Prank Wilson
W. IL Goodwin. Thornton
T. W. Heironimus
H. M. Que
W. B. Leach
Dellet Newson
Marion
Monongalia
Taylor
Vor
J. Harvey Allendi
Ashford B. M'Vickar
Personal notices fill city with summer visitors and locals
Local dealer Howard Glenn returns from Rowlesbury after July 4 celebrations. Many guests arrive from Morgantown, Elkins, Cumberland, Fairmont, and Clarksburg to visit friends and attend events. Numerous residents and visitors, including J H Mayselles, A Webster, L C Mauler, and Miss Ellen Peeney, are seen in the city for gatherings and business today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Glenn
Rowlesbury
J. H. Mayselles
Childdren
Mt. Lake Park
Jack Woolwine
Elkins
J.B. Harper
Birkné
A. Webster
Keyser
Neal Miller
Morgantown
B. Landin
Philippt
Albert Wolfe
Tunnelton
A. D. Stengar
Wheeling
John Cork
Simpson
Akron
Frank Rinard
Solleit
Lillian
Cumberland
W. T. Robinson
R. FP. D. No
Grafton
James T. Knotts
Knottsville
L. C. Mauler
Dooths Creek
Henry Rehe
Glenn Primm
Ona Street
Tivetz
W. Va
Oran
Republican primary filings for Taylor County offices
Announcements by candidates Ashford B Mvickar and Herbert M Wolt seeking Republican nominations for county commissioner and county court member of Taylor County respectively. Both state eligibility for the August 2, 1922 primary and request voter support. Descriptions reflect formal party nominating petitions and solicitations.
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Taylor County
Laallelt
Herbert M. Wolt
Visitors and locals mingle in the city on a busy Fourth
A crowded list shows R P Bartlett Fairmont and Nick Remal Pleasants City along with many guests from Clarksburg Wheeling Pittsburgh and other towns visiting friends conducting business or attending Fourth of July celebrations in Grafton and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HG. Chanez
Cumberland
D.P. Fleming
G. H. Wilson
Fairmont
T. E. Clovis
Pennsboro
Yesterdar
T. B. Locker
Pittsburgh
Prod Haldch
Weston
Louis Godldling
Charleston
L. Wheaton
Wheeling
Morgantown
Charles B. Craig, Jr
Moksantwn
Grafton
Robert Chery
Charles Crawford
Paul Hartman
R. P. Bartlett
B. Epperson
Louisville
Nick Remal
Pleagant City
W. Va
Fin Grafton
R. Vincent
Palrmont
H. D. Hodger
Istersville
Ray Robinson
Keyser
Abe Tack- Lett
Boyd Street
Richard Bartlett
Bradley Arnette
Clarksburg
B. G. Prichard
Ralph Lewis
Central
Haldeman
Oat Grove
Glenn Sipe
Telington
A. Billete
W. EB. Smith
William Smith
John Smith
Morzontown
W.M
A. B. Moats
Johnson
J. Hall
C, Ciamerus
Thornton
A. L. Marshall
R. J. Smith
Myans
Star City
H. McAuley
Street Car Collision on Main Street After Parade
A Durant automobile was struck by a street car on Main Street Tuesday night near Lear and Hendrickson clothing store. Elhu Duckworth, driving the Durant, parked and then attempted to move when the street car collided with the car, marking the only accident cited during a Fourth of July sequence described as the sole incident after a long parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durant
Main Street
Lear and Hendrickson
Elhu Duckworth
Cirb
Jnlya Hooter OF Titer
Dent in Ford after collision at Friedman's jewelry store
Duckworth admitted full blame after his automobile struck a Ford parked near Friedmans jewelry store causing a badly bent fender and running board. Several passengers were in the Ford but no injuries were reported.
T V Traction Co Installs New Light at Grafton Park
The Tygarts Valley Traction Co installs electric light at Ue City Park car stop ending the darkness that hindered boarding. A new car stop station is built between the kiln and pottery bridge, providing a safer accessible platform over the river bank for passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. V. Traction Co
Grafton Park
Tygarts Valely Traction Company
Ue Clty Park
Lan Lng
Pottery Bridge
Use Negroes in B. and C. Shops at Parkersburg
About fifty African American workers from eastern and southern points arrived in Parkersburg to be employed in Baltimore and Ohio Railroad shops and as car cleaners. The camp near the yards is guarded, with local union officials denying knowledge of the importation while noting reports of violence have no foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Standard Garage Floats Key July Parade in Grafton
The Standard Garage Float Construction Company produced many of the Fourth of July parade automobiles in Grafton yesterday. Trooks Martin, owner, allowed residents to bring cars to his garage for parade prep, drawing about twenty participants. The large indoor space protected delicate decorations from rain as the garage proved to be the city’s major float workshop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trooks Martin
Grafton
Mr. Martin
Dr Beagle Auto Tour In New York State
A postcard from Dr Beagle reports his automobile tour through New York state with his family enjoying the trip. The message also notes Mr Lindsey visiting his son in Phillips and Mona McDonald from Simpson seen in the city for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gtden Beagle
New York State
Elo
Niagara
Mr. Lindsey
Philippt
Lindsey
Addison Street
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People’s Guardian
Priend
THE
Grafton Sentinel
Latrobe St
Grafton, W. Va
F .Bell Telephone
Associated Press
Latrobe Street
Soar
Pagl
Maple
Park Pavilion
Dane
Ing
Fred Kelley
Rosemont
Alo
T. B. Maness
Andrews, M. E
East Washington Street
E. Lodge Ross
Democr
Cecil
Republican
Taylor Coun ‘Ty
A. R. Warden
James McAlfress
West Main Street
Vairmont
T. M. Shroyer
Knootsville
A. A. Allen
Cheat Haven
Isaac Locke
Claude
O. Derang
Hammond
E. M. Dear
Elikns
C. Phm
Crty
Ellen Peeney
Mige Mary Bishop
Thayer St
Mattie Crosswhite
Glade
Spring
Cardui
Moe
HG. Adams
Euphama Martin
John W. Sayre
High Street
Adam Grow and Family
Morfantown
Orime
A W. Foster, Jr
Pruntytown
George Crow
Hazel Zinn
Yates Ave
Glenville
Ernie Hecket
James Davis
Steel Street
Auro
Della Davis
Sterling Miller
Fetterman
John Findley
Andy McDaniel
D. W. Poisal
Lancaster
Sarah F. ‘Hall
Claude Fleming
Flemington
Standard Garage Was
Monday Eye
DR. Beagle
Mona McDonald
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