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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1919

Page

5

Epworth League Convention attendees pass through Morgantown area

Morgantown district Epworth League meeting held yesterday at Masonigin. Rev A D Craix Miss Ethel Knight Miss Helen Peirce Sonn Kingr and Vaughn Kerr traveled by Kerrs car for the event and reported a jolly profitable gathering of Young People. Several local residents and visitors, including J Bonnachie and Virginia Tait, were seen in town. A freight wreck near Clarksburg delayed Parkersburg trains and roads were tested by Preston county travel.

Epworth ‘Leagle Methodist Church Morgantown Masonigin Tke Andrews A. D. Craix Ethel Knight Helen Peirce Sonn Kingr Vaughn Kerr Ingir J. Bonnachie Fairmont Harry Boyd J. Castle West Main Street Charles J. Proudfoot Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Wheeling Virginia Tait Elkins Albert D. Cratts McGraw Avenue Masontown Preston County Wilfred Hendrickson Mary Shackelford West Side John Knight Ethel Clarksburg Parkersburg Vaughn M. Kerr Helen Hardie Akron Nels John Hardie W. Main Street W. D. Hardie Cumberlawn G. A. Bainbridge Ceril

Fragments List Names and Sums From Ledger Page Five

A continued statement shows numerous names with small monetary amounts and credits. Individuals include Marvin Bartlett Walter Reed Dave Reed Herbert Jenkins J. Taylor Carl Dawson Guy McIntosh James Whiteha Willie Moye James Moyer and others with figures ranging from 2.00 to 187.00 alongside entries like Pittsvein Coal Co and various repeated surnames, totaling a final sum labeled Total.

Marvin Bartlett A. .T Jenkins Dave Reed C. P. Fleming C. W. Bartlett Herbert Jenkins Stevens Walter Reed Geo. Cross . Seel Ete Pittsvein Coal Co Coy Reed James Saucer W. Bennett HL. Haller J." Taylor Bailey Jenkins J. L. Smallwood cc Carl Dawson Guy McIntosh Charles Poole S Thames Smith James Whiteha Dalton Goll BE. Stewart Robert Currey Charles Goodwin John Rush Mol Shields Oc C.D. Fleming Gratton Haw James Moyer Willie Moye Job Johnson Cee A.B. Nestor Carl Nestor FT. Kelley W. KR. Bennett Willie Moyer Walter Steward Robert Johnson Charley Gains Willis Dillion John Polock Agh A. DB. Nestor C. E. Goodwin A. L W. B W. I. Bennett Raymond Kelley Agie Robinson BE. Goodwin William Stutler W. , Snider A

Knottsville District Road Fund shows 1919 financials and disbursements

The Knottsville District Road Fund reports for the year ending June 30 1919 total assets of 1 080 571 74 real estate and personal property with a net 7 530 08 in receipts and 7 530 08 in disbursements including delinquent taxes and sheriff tax redemptions. A list details orders paid by sheriff Melvin Newton including numerous names.

Knottsville District Road Fund Sherif Wlance Melvin Newton Knottsville Guy Ludwick Johnny Adams Clyde Shaffer Will Woodyard C. W. Mcintosh Erert Shroyer Otis B. Shroyer Hob Smith Hefner & Maysilles Ernest McDonald John Williams Chas, Ludwick Eet Ludwick Leland Ludwick Okey Ludwick

Camel Cigarettes Promote Blended Turkish and Domestic Tobacco

An advertisement touts XPERTLY blended Turkish and Domestic tobaccos in Camel cigarettes. It claims to eliminate bite and odor and promises instant and permanent success with smokers by maximizing a refreshing flavor and pleasant aftertaste.

Camel Cigarettes Appeal Reveals Noted Tobacco Traits

A reader praises Camel cigarettes for balanced mildness and retained body, noting they provide a satisfying smoke without tiring the palate. The endorsement highlights the brand as a revelation to smokers seeking a steady, smooth experience.

Scholarships Offered at West Virginia University

The Elizabeth Ludington Hagant Chapter DA R Morgantown WV offers two $250 scholarships to two worthy young women preferably descendants of American Revolution participants. Applicants must be qualified for regular university work. Send applications to Mrs R A Lough Secretary K L H Chapter Morgantown WV.

West Virginia University Elizabeth Ludington DA. R Morgantown West ‘Virginia R. A. ‘Lough West’ Virginia Apt

Died at Home Near Cecil Aged 28 After Long Illness

A daughter of Mr and Mrs Mins from Franke Male died at her parents home near Cecil yesterday afternoon after a lingering illness of tuberculosis at the age of 28. The funeral service will take place tomorrow at 3 from the Pritchard cemetery with Rev. Male officiating and the burial in the family plot.

Dajty Sendner Mewuny Ann Mins Franke Male Cecil Pritchard Cemettery Male Punerat D'ree- Core Verina Barhert Femal

Corn crop threatened by hot winds in 1919 season

Chicago July 44 report says hot winds may halve the domestic corn crop for 1919. Central states crop damage quoted at 25 percent, with drought surge pushing December deliveries to new highs around 1.72 1/2 and closing near 1.60. Active buying lifted prices on the side market.

Chicago Central States

American pays ransom for son life in Mexico

Washington July 28 Acting on the Mexican government s advice John West Thompson an American rancher near Mexico City paid 1 600 pesos demanded by bandits for his fourteen year old son. Mexican authorities feared the boy would be killed without payment. Secretary Lansing said Mexico would refund the ransom and pursue the captors. James Miller moonshiner arrested at Alexander taken to Upshur county jail Buckhannon. still whiskey and a barrel of mines reported confiscated.

Wm. Shoemakerweed Uy Ce McCartnney Lhloyd Springer Samuel McDaniel LeRoy Woodrard Su CW John Mayle Leonard Male Ran Mayle Tonyle Kelso Ayle Floyd Freese Warden Raymond Pp Russel Ludwick Anford Lolyard Mornan Ie Curry Gordon McIntosh Ut ' Sey McIntosh Troger Ren Reinel Sapp Wadi App Ape Shroy Shrov Utter Harvey Tnseph Uta Edwards A. Thornnley Metriney Hh McCartur Joan Will Donald Loyd Warden Sapp Felix Neuman Harol Sapp Euins Mao Uh John Williams Clarice McDaniel Magda George Poling Moore Fairmont Jank Geo United States Doherty Willont Neuman Karl Thomas Gres Hebring Hoss Weis Columbus Kearns Va Retha Martin Ming Drass Tak Holt Martin Grace Walker Hauser Guy Shackelford R J. McCartney Mest McDaniel Comert McCartne Robinson Missioner Boyd Wheeling Combs Ludwick Fauley Clyde la Wit Bean Hovatter el Newmain Pear Ivan Pausch Ivan Pausch Tlowd Newnan 21. > |R ‘ Oanyn P. Robinson Stonsberry Sam Saifel McCarth Thoma Walter Howell R Jolson Millard Howell Fon Md Lie Shuman Grd Stg R. Cordon B. Shrover Lawrence Hession Otis Shroyer Walter Rogers Shrover McCartney R. Gore BO John Newcome Elhert We Woodward Will Rennington Robert Smith Dora Sapp Ata MT Willis Fr Spring A Shroyer Bob Gordon Tom Utterback Ae Ale FP. Robinson CB Harvey Lloyd Canfield Henry Hovitzer Hardesty Ross Kerns Chas, Mayle Rt. S. Houser Milton Mayle A. B. Shroyer Lewis Freeman Will Bennington John N. McCartney Frank Marshall Houser H. F. Movatter Sam Newnan Will Wilmoth Sprink Vin Williams Feed & Sig. Co Am Man Gr. Feed & Sig. Pyon Cnfield Aia Feel & Ste. Co. Ud H F, Hovatter Rts Don Floyd Hovatter Hroyer i Herbert Hovatter Uyuirry Aly McDaniel Miner Houser John Shroyer Andy McDaniel Ondwin Nea Ang Joe Rinker B. Aides Tay He G Feed & Ste, Co John Mayle Kelso Mavie Murray Mayle Creed Dar Clyde Ludwick A.B. Shroyer Lunwick Everett Ludwick A. B. Shrover W. R. Gordon Akaw Wick Washington,d. C John West Thompson Mexico City State Department Lansing Foreign Office Jonshiner Clatuksburg James Miller Alexander Upshur Buckbannya

Family child dies after wreck near Cleveland

July 28 report from Cleveland notes the entire Somaly family of George W. Potter, including a four year old child, killed when the sulamobite vehicle struck bad-ground near Northimptend Boxter in the afternoon. The wreck occurred after the vehicle was struck and toppled over, leading to fatalities among the Potter family.

Cleveland George W. Potter Laterurbad Northimptend Boxter

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