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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1922

Page

8

List of aspirants for Senate House and State Senate

A long list of candidates for the United States House and State Senate seats across West Virginia. Names include Democrats and Republicans in various districts with nominations and announcements noted, spanning multiple towns and counties, listing candidates like Kidd Price Jaco Suddarth Edwards Lilly Ogden etc. The article outlines district by district slates, party designations, and expected August nomination activities.

W. Va R.F. Kidd Glen Ville N. R. Price Marlinton J. O. Jaco A. R. Warden Grafton Suddarth William Gress Fist C. B. Ealy J. D._ Parriott Benjamin F. Rosen- Som Wheeling E. M. Conaway Beard Key Arch Welton Petersburg George Philippi Socralic R. FE L. Allen Morgantown C M. Seibert Martinsburg Congress Stuart F. Reid Clarksburg M. Clubb J. N. Craddock P. R. Garrett Harrisville EH. H. Morton Webster Springs Olandus West

Missionary Recalls Arctic Self-Government at Point Hope

Chicago July 6 Rev William A Thomis Episcopal Missionary at Point Hope Alaska recalls a six year old experiment in Esquiman home rule among the Tigaras. The Omalik council governs with no police or courts and enforces laws by public rebuke and civic service. The story highlights voting, prohibition, and strict social discipline in a nomadic Arctic community. B G Jones of Charleston was a business visitor in the city.

Chicago Point Hope Alaska William A. Thomis Arctic Circle United States Thomas Esquiman Episcopal School Rev. Thomas Omalik Rev Teynes Esquimacs Qmalik Point Barrow

State meeting of Auxiliary to Legion to be held in Grafton

The first annual convention of the Woman's Auxiliary Department of West Virginia is set for July 20 and 21 in Grafton. About 300 auxiliary delegates and 100 legionaires are expected. City groups will host the event with entertainment at the park and a lantern parade while locals open their homes to visitors. The gathering aims to establish a statewide auxiliary organization and bolster local support for the Legion program.

Woman's Auxiliary Department of West Virginia Grafton Legion Legion of the Department of West Virginia Legion and Auxiliary American Legion and Auxiliary Garston Jno. T. McGraw George W. Bowers Mannington West Grafton Bowers McGraw

Legion Hosts Rotary Club Reception at Community Center

Members of the Rotary Club of Grafton joined Taylor County Post No. 78 American Legion for an informal reception at the Community Center on Wednesday evening. The assembly room was festively decorated with Legion and Rotary emblems, U S and Legion flags, palms and ferns as guests were received at eight o clock. Commander A J Roe welcomed visitors and noted this marked the first time Legion members and local businessmen gathered together, stressing respect for the flag and attentive ceremony.

Man's Auxiliary Florence Wilkinson D. C.peek T. W. Engle W. P. Hendrickson Frank Alexander Legion Jed W. Robinson Rotary Club Robinson Louise Byers Department of West Virginia Department Taylor County Post Roe American Legion Grafton Rotary Club of Taylor County Rotary United States and Legion Woman's Auxiliary A.J. Roe In & Neat

Melissa Jumbro Died at Home Near Pruntytown

Mrs Melissa Jane Zumbro 74 died at her Clarksburg pike home near Pruntytown at 1130 last night after a paralytic stroke. She was wife of Henry P Zumbro farmer and mother to Alfred Gratton Hugh Clarksburg Mrs Earle Goodwin Webster Mrs George Brown Webster and Mrs Hiram Tucker Pruntytown and Mrs C J Tucker Pruntytown. Funeral at Harmony Grove church with Rev Hamric officiating. Interment Harmony Grove cemetery.

Daily Sentinel Melissa Jane Zumbro Clarksburg Pike Pruntytown Henry P. Zumbro Alfred Zumbro Gratton Hugh Zumbro Earle L. Goodwin Clarksburg George Brown Webster Hiram Tucker C. J. Tucker Harmony Grove Hamric Simpson Baptist Church

Nursing Report for June Public Health Work Summary

Public Health Nursing report by Miss Carrie Brown for June shows new cases 21 26 total cases carried over from May and July, 38 47 visits total 2 18 28 19 38 47 nursing and infant welfare prenatal tuberculosis child welfare school visits. County calls show follow up 287 nursing calls total. Special examinations and health meetings noted. a permanent parent organization was formed.

Carrie Brown

Fire devastates mining town block near Johnstown

A fire swept through a business block in Ant-Ys Glo, a mining town near Johnstown, today. The flames destroyed nine buildings and caused extensive property loss estimated at about 125000 dollars. No injuries reported.

Johnstown Ant-Ys Glo

Ogden speaks at courthouse on tariffs and reform

A large audience heard Hon. H. C. Ogden, Republican candidate for U. S. Senate, at the court house last night. He urged protectionist tariffs to safeguard American industry, backed tax reform for big firms, and supported women’s suffrage, mine guard opposition, andWorkmen’s Compensation laws, detailing past legislative efforts and local interest in a possible new pottery industry in Grafton.

Hon H.C. Ogden U. S Court House Corbin W. P. Samples Ole Wyckoft Wyckoff Senate Ogden America Wheeling Intelligencer

Man Freed After Cashing Check Meant for Sick Wife

William Strickler, 19, whose wife and baby were ill, received a day’s work and a $4 payment, then added a zero and cashed a $40 check to support his family. He confessed to Judge Sidney N. Reeve of the Prior Court and was freed.

Los Angeles Wm. Strickler

Court dismisses case after Strickler arrest at grave

Defender recaps how Strickler was arrested at his wife's grave with his four month old baby. The public defender sought probation but the court declared the case dismissed.

Efender Strickler

Will of Dr. Goff Probated in Clarksburg

Dr Waldo F Goff's share of the Nathan Goff fortune goes to a trust for his widow and son Nathan aged 14 with the bulk to the boy. Col Guy D Goff of Washington is named executor. The estate provides 10000 yearly to the widow and evenly distributes the rest to Nathan in specified ages 25 35 and 40.

Clarksburg W. Va Waldo F. Goff Nathan Goff West Virginia Goff Col Guy D. Goff Washington United States Waldo Hotel

Chinese Rebels Loot Missions In Kiangsi Province

Reports from Nanchang say three Methodist mission chapels between Changshui and Kianfu in Kiangsi were looted and destroyed during a recent provincial mutiny. One native pastor is missing. no foreign missionaries were stationed at those chapels.

Shanghai Changshui Kianfu Kiangsi Nanchang Klangsi

Fear Rail Jam if Coal Meeting Fails

Washington July 7 AP reports coal operators and union representatives plan to meet again today to seek a resume of work under President Harding’s conference. No statements on adjournment details. attention shifts to ongoing bituminous negotiations and Northwest shipment curtailment. German marks plunged to a historic low as 18 cents per hundred after a bank statement showed a large increase in paper currency.

Washington A.P Harding New York Germany Este

Pinch Areas Form in Northern New England Coal Supply

A region in Northern New England is described where a pinch is said to have developed, typically during this season, as it relies on coastwise shipping to supply its winter stock of anthracite coal.

New England Coast Wise

Miners Move Toward Settlement of Strike

In Chicago on July 7, miners prepared for a possible resumption of work. Illinois United Mine Workers leaders, split over wages, claimed President Farrington had authority for separate wage talks, while Farrington denied such moves. Kansas miners reportedly sought work. government action was anticipated if talks fail. A state convention and referendum were suggested if government action arose.

Chicago A.P Illinois Executive Committee United Mine Workers Frank Farrington Springfield Kansas Alexander Howatt Farrington Illinois Washington

Frick Company Offers Reward for Dynamiting Suspects

The H C Frick Coke Co offers 500 dollars for arrest and conviction of those who have dynamited coal company property and miners homes in the Connellsville coke region. Fairchance residents pressed for a county reward as dynamitings rose since April. Authorities report about 35 incidents since April first with no arrests. The powder magazine of Deyartmin Coal and Coke Co was entered and about 5000 sticks of dynamite stolen.

Montown H. C. Frick Coke Co Tojay Connellsville Fairchance Deyartmin Coal and Coke Co

Man and Wife Found Dead in Pittsburgh Hotel Apt

Police broke down an apartment door at McKee place after blood seen seeping through a floor. They found Mr. and Mrs. Frank 8. Smith, formerly of Steubenville, Ohio, dead. Authorities believe Smith killed his wife after a struggle and then killed himself.

Pittsburgh A.P McKee Place Frank 8. Smith Steubenville Ohio Smith

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HOUSE State Senate C. G. Coffman R. A. Frame Harvey W. Harmer C. M.bailey J. G. Jackson, Jr Lost Creek E. D. Baker William James Beverly H. G. Johnson Elkins Hugh Byer J. T. Compton Keyser J. W. Flynn Kingwood E. B. Reynolds H. W. Anvil Parsons P. E. Nixon Paw Paw O. J. Deegan Huntington E.R. Staats Pat Harry C. Woodyard Spencer G. W. Johnson Parkersburg H. W. Roberts J.D. Sweeney Wild Republcan Wells Goodykoont Williamson T. J. Lilly Hinton J. R. Pendleton Princeton Leonard Echols Charleston Hattie Stein M. F. Matheney Milton Curtis Beckley C. F. McClintic Williamsburg J. A. Taylor Fayetteville Wright Hugus W. C. McClusky Wheel C. Richards Fnc G. A. Garden A. W. Paul C. B. Highland New Martinsville F. M. Kearns Foster Rine Mounds‘ath G. N. Yoko Cam Kican M. R. Lowther Harvey Marsh Parke J. H. Leonard M. Baker Spen Hiersman J. Spencer W. E. Ryilig W. B. McCoy Cot C. L. Ice Red House HK. H. Henson Winfield F. QO. Sanders F. A.tyree L. L. McClure Huntington H. H. Darnall J. E. Frazier Buffalo J. F. Kirtley Scary G. Wright Sixth M. Z. White Willamson William York William Jon Repubblican H. A. Dunn Buckley M. Sanders Bluefield John K Bluefold R. G. Ross G. W Warren M. W. Goodboy C. H. Hetzel Charles T. Bd. Bowman J. H. Campbell Chet Chapman Chapman GW. Hays Harleston C. B. Johnson T. P. Kirk South Iblican C. W. Lemontf Penth Harold Sutton Hines A. D. Shook Northland Rev B. G. Jones State Meeting Auxiliary State Convention of Women’s Auxiliary To Melissa Jane Jumbro Mr. Ogden Terra Alta Willian Remlinger Pot Thenow Relau Ehing Tiven Fetterman's Addition City of Fetterman Fetterman Addition C. S. Riggs Fairmont Fetterman District G. H. A. Kunst Luzadder Moritz East Main Street L. H. and A. S. Lindsey McGraw and Yates John T. McGraw Booths Creek James Findley C. 8. Campbell H. L. Baker Spragueville Lost Run Tygarts Valley Hammond J. C. White Sand Lick Run Buck Run Hugh Warder Rosemont Flemington Simpton Creek Sun Canton Sun Yat Sen South China Chen Chiung- ‘Ming Pekin China Chen Wu Pei-Fu Gen. Wu North Man Li Yuan-Hung Sun Yat-Sen Frick Company
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