A Fine Fourth of July Sermon That Is Worthwhile
Rev. P. T. Crickenberger delivers a July 1 sermon on America's origin, mission, and destiny. He links biblical calls to liberty with the nation's growth and power, urging civil and religious freedom, the Lutheran church’s role, and the duty to spread Christian values to the world. He recalls Luther and Col umbus, notes the nation’s rise from oppression to wealth, and warns against forgetting God.
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Ithe Church
Aesute Church
Abram
Lord of Hosts
Ehabed
Two Honored at Rural Carriers Convention in Fairmont
The Daily Sentinel reports that the West Virginia rural carriers convention met at the K of P hall in Fairmont. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Henderson and Mr. J. T. Kirkpatrick from Grafton. Mrs. Henderson won the vice presidency of the Ladies Auxiliary and Mr. Henderson was named delegate to the National Rural Carriers Convention in Philadelphia on August 1. About 35 carriers attended and plans were made for a larger 1927 Buckhannon convention on May 30.
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Hendeson
Philadelphia
Buckhannon
West
Moose Lodge Float Wins 100 Prize in Chicago Parade
The Grattan Moose Lodge automobile float won first prize of 100 dollars in the Loyal Order of Moose five mile parade in Chicago. Vaughn Kerr, Grattan Sentinel local secretary, reported elaborate decorations including a Liberty Bell and national lodge imagery. Mrs Kerr stayed home due to her daughter's illness Eloise Kerr was mentioned in the telegram.
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Daily Sentinel
Grattan Moose Lodge
Loyal Order of Moose
Chicago
Grattan Sentinel
Vaughn Kerr
Kerr
Pligs
Hugh Liberty Bell
Grafton
Eloise
Crash report notes traffic jams and multiple pileups
A string of minor crashes is reported across Main and St Marys streets and surrounding roads. Jed Boyce, driving a car that damaged a pole, allegedly veered onto the sidewalk to avoid a collision. Other incidents include a Dodgy sedan on the GratM-Clarksburg road and a Weston Dunkannon pike wreck injuring White and Nicalo.
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Main
St. Mary’s
Jed Boyce
John Tarks
Elkins
Baby suffers burns from cap gun blast
Thornard Marteny, two, was badly burned when a Fourth of July cap gun exploded in his hand. Doctors fear he may lose sight as injuries were treated in the city hospital.
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Daily Sentinel
Thornard Marteny
Flood of events ends with canceled parade and rain
An extensive holiday program saw a crowd gathered for a parade and fireworks but was cut short as threatening skies brought rain. Contest entries in the Old Fiddlers competition reduced from six in the morning to two in the afternoon. Prizes and presentations, including K K K groups, occurred earlier, while a prize automobile was part of the day’s outcomes.
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Santa
Seven Jailed This Weekend By State Police
State troopers in Taylor County jailed seven individuals over the weekend in the west end. Pete Popovich faced gun possession charges and paid a $50 fine plus costs. Andrew Monahan paid $25 fine for operating a car without a title. H C Irwin fined $50 for failing to transfer title. Gordon Farmer held for driving a car with no title and operator card. Lon Robinson jailed awaiting hearing on three pints of moonshine. Andy Tett held for hearing on one pint of whiskey. Tom Mayles arrested for assault and battery, fined $15. He paid and was released. Reported by Sgts Murphy and Crown from the Simpson detachment. Towns of Wendel Flemington and Simpson quiet otherwise during Independence Day.
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Daily Sentinel
West End
Taylor County
Pete Popovich
Squire A. R. Weston
Flemington
Popovich
Andrew Monahan
Browntown
H. C. Irwin
Gordon Farmer
Justice Court
Ohioicense
Lon Robinson
Andy Tett
Tom Mayles
Tnt
Irsie Mayles
I. Murphy
A. G. Crown
Simpson Detachment
State Police
Wendel
Sinpjson
Movie era Hollywood Hotel Fire Destroys Landmark
The Hollywood Hotel, a 50 year old fashionable hostelery, burned today. Loss estimates range from 4100,000 to 5600,000 not counting possessions of 400 guests. The fire began in a boiler room in a basement wing and burned for hours. Guests fled by smoke and were rescued. Fire officials said flames could not be contained and spread through the three story rambling frame building two blocks from Shadow Lawn, the president’s summer estate. Valuable antique furniture installed recently was destroyed.
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Hollywood
Shandow Lawn
Weather Cuts Klan Day Parade and Fireworks
Rain and threatening weather ruined planned Klan Day events in the city. Committeemen called the celebration successful under the circumstances, but attendance was small and several features were canceled, including the parade and most fireworks. Grand Dragon W H Sawyer could not attend due to weather and bad roads.
Mrs. Wotering Passes Away in Evansville
Mrs. Alice Wotering aged 48 died at her Evansville home last night at 5 after a six month illness of stomach trouble. She was daughter of John J. Goff and lived in Evansville several years. Survived by husband E E Wotering two sisters Maud and Della Goff near Rosannville and two brothers Charles and Irvin Goff of Clarksburg. Funeral Thursday at 2 from Mountain church Fellowsville. Burial in nearby cemetery.
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Alice Wotering
Wotering
Evansville
John J. Goff
E. E. Watering
Maud
Della Goff
Ros Annville
Charles Goff
Irvin Goff
Clarksburg
Mountain Church
Fellowsville
Miss Bartlett Dies at Home in Flemington
Miss Hattie Bartlett aged 55 longtime proprietor of a small Flemington store died at her home at 8 30 this morning after a long illness. Cause listed as complication of diseases. Ming Bartlett her daughter. mother and a sister Miss Mona Bartlett survive. Funeral set for 11 30 Thursday at the Baptist church in Mason with Rev Hamvith directing. Interment at Bartlett Funeral Company of Grafton in charge.
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Daily Sentinel
Hattie Bartlett
Flemington
Ming Bartlett
James W. Bartlett
Mona Bartlett
Baptist Church
Mason
Hamvith
Bartlett Funeral Company
Fof Grafton
More 10 Help Secure Flags on Main Street Drive
Sponsored by the American Legion the campaign to place flag slots on Main Street sidewalks for patriotic occasions progresses rapidly. Merchants responded generously with subscriptions and five spirit. holes for the flags and sites are set to be drilled by workmen. Additional donors include First National Bank Taylor County Bank Dr F B Smith J F Guth W Leach Charles Brinkman Savage Washer Abe piance Co and others. Fairmont visitors Mr and Mrs Will Adama join PB Collier party on Main Street.
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Taylor County Bank
Smith
J. F. Guth
W. 2
Leach
Charles Brinkman
Savage Washer
Abe Piance Co
Dent and Warder
L. Bush
Grand & Strand Theatrea
Home Purniture Co
J. Guy
Allender, Robinson, Warder
J Robingen
Dellett Newtong
Be.wwyekatt
Dr A. R. Warden
J. Burdett
A. Waller
Personal notices of visits and travels in Grafton area
A jumble of social notes reports residents and visitors in Grafton and surrounding towns, listing trips to Valley Head West Virginia Clarksburg Weston Pennsboro and Pittsburgh for races reunions and summer stays. It mentions Mr and Mrs A W Poling Miss Mary Powell Richard Shaw Miss Sarah Bowers and many others visiting relatives attending events or taking trips.
Weekend visitors and local social notes in Grafton
Street, recently returned from a fishing trip. R. L. Newton of Warder 4th avenue spent Sunday in Webster visiting Mr. and Mrs. Irvis Findley. Marry McAuley of Webster was a city visitor Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph unsettled and moved to Frato their summer place. Attorney J. C. Hobtett of Tiotabagone burgess to Charleston. Mr. and Mrs. Marian Yodge of West Main Street spent the day as guests of Mr. Charles Nu Bridgeport Ohio. Dana Barker of Fairmont spent the weekend in Grafton as a guest of friends. Miss Agnes Mianagen of Main Street had as her guest Mrs. Joe Harry Flat Detroit Michigan. They arrived by automobile and will spend several days. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Gallton motored to Parkersburg and returned last night after visiting friends. They were in Grafton Sunday and yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Ree of Akron Ohio have returned home after visiting the home of the former's mother M. P. Abel and Elmer Rei Grafton. Mrs. J. M. Bowers of BVville Ia is spending today with Mr. and Mrs. Howers of West Wilford. Sir J. S. Williams of Wendel in Grafton today calling on and looking after business.
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Ae Roth
Elkins
Charles Bolyard
Cove
Mary B. Gall
A. B. ‘Gall
Pearl Street
N. T. Biggins
Normal Bethel
Henry Lewis
Altoont
Jon
Sarah Bowers
Hardman
JH. Cox
Metropolitan Life Inaurance
Utaley
Pennsboro
Gratton
Weston
Rex Jackson
Joe Gringan
Lill Dell
Edwin Keener
Jbob Bennett
Calvin Cahill
Jind
Junior Hamilton
Arnett Farbert
Rex Louther
John Maddon
Joe Davis
George Bernard
Arthur Cox
Orvis Neleker
Ralph Lake
Walter Hall
Pittsburgh
Grafton Park
B. W. Anvil
Parkersburg
L. J. Hineline
Laurel Lab
Dry Fork Creek
Randolph County
Henry Pracht
Littsburgh
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Pracht
George Colbank
Beck
Louita
City
Cole
Bank
John Cassel
Knotts Avenue
George Cassell, Jr
Fairmont
Harris Wolfe
Webster
John Donaldson
C. H. Howell
Hiera
J. N. ‘Tregellan
Clarksburg
Frank Collins
Brooks Gall
Huttonsville
Beverly
Bernice Pell
Wheeling
Eorge Purdess
Washington Street
Charles Tregellas Wolfe
Cleveland
Tom Cooke
Charleston
Clendennin
Spencer
Glenville
Walter Ball, Jr
New Martinsville
Lelion
Manley
West Main Street
Brother
Charles
Bridgeport
Ohio
Dana Barker
Grafton
Agnes Mlanagen
Main Street
Joe Harry
Detroit
Michigan
C. A. Gall
Oton
Parkers
C. A
J. S. Williams
Wendel
Robber Kills Married Woman in Pennville Home
In Connellsville Pennsylvania on July 6, Mrs. Joseph Weisel was shot and killed in her bed while asleep. The attack occurred as burglars allegedly broke in through a second floor window. her husband fired at least four times, wounding the intruders and discovering his wife dead as their 12 year old son slept nearby.
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Joseph Weisel
Pennville
Weisel
Edgar
Youth Killed In Tire Theft Attempt In Philadelphia Va
Philadelphia Va July 6 A tire theft attempt on a parked car led to a fatal shooting killing Frank Kck of Aston Township and George Messenger of Philadelphia. Messenger said his companion urged the theft as a joke and that he did not anticipate violence.
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Frank Kck
Aston Township
George Messenger
Messenger
Gull
Gas Explosion Causes Serious Injury in Morgantown
Albert Price suffered painful burns when a gas explosion at his home caused a fire test gone wrong. Local hospital staff say recovery is probable. The incident follows a past blaze involving his wife who rushed to save her family, prompting renewed safety concerns.
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W. Va
Albert Price
Garlette
Ne Universi Yensoy
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