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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1930

Page

4

New Man Put On The New Man In Righteousness

The article discusses the public service property tax diversion from Grafton city to rural districts, noting potential losses to the city totaling $5,147.50 this year and $5,823.42 over four years. It urges a county explanation for reduced city shares and cites ex-Sen. D. M. Willis's bid for the Republican nomination, outlining his local ties and familiarity with the area.

Pubiic Service Corporation Grafton City of Barrett High Streets Maple Avenue

Lose Fat Safely and Quickly with Kruschen Salts

An old advertisement touts Kruschen Salts as the daily mineral mix to purify blood, aid kidneys, and melt fat. It promises renewed energy and youthful appearance, claiming a half teaspoon in hot water each morning yields quick fat loss and better health, with a money back guarantee.

Grafton Drug & Chemical Co America Jose Fat

Willis Candidacy for State Senate Highlighted by District Needs

An editorial from The Morgantown Post on July 4 endorses former Representative D. M. Willis for the Republican nomination. It notes his long service on finance committees in both houses, his intimate knowledge of four district state institutions, and his qualifications on taxation, water power, and natural resources. The piece argues Willis can advocate effectively for Taylor Marion and Monongalia counties’ institutions.

Willis Taylor Marion Monongalia Taylor County Boys’ Reform School Marion County Fairmont Normal Fairmont State Hospital Monongalia County Hng State University D. M. Willis House of Delegates State Senate Joint Committee On the Judiciary

Willis and Haymond Endorsements Guide Taylor County Voting

The Morgantown Post notes Sen Willis as a capable educator businessman and legislator fit to represent the district. It also urges support for Guy D. Haymond, praising his Charleston record, speaking ability, and potential to secure attention for Taylor County in the legislature.

Willis Morgantown

Letters to The Editor from Grafton Sentinel reader

A reader writes to Mr. Holt praising the paper's past editorials about travel and places. He envisions El Paso Chamber of Commerce promoting next year abroad trips, notes Tuarez across the border, and describes El Paso sights and Mexican cuisine. He mentions twenty years of residence making one an old pioneer and notes natural gas expansion in the city.

el Paso Aid Mission Rio Grande

Land of Better Living described by Elsie Becker

Elsie M Becker writes from Carlsbad New Mexico describing Fort Bliss desert climate irrigation and local attractions. She notes airiness at two airports pleasant water from wells high altitude mild heat breezes and occasional sandstorms. She recalls wildlife and nearby Carlsbad Caverns Cloudcroft and a high altitude golf course while urging readers to visit the region.

Fort Bliss Franklin Range West Virginia Benny Franklin Texas New Mexico Carlsbad’s Cloudcroft N. Mex Elsie M. Becker Mountain Ave

Richwood Man Dies After Train Injury in Baltimore

Reports list Richwood resident Lum Berman injured in a leg train accident last Friday in Baltimore. he dies in hospital. Other notes include Shinnston attorney Hugh M. Martin 61 dying, Clarksburg arrests for having wives, Lewisburg soldier Glenn Tyree convicted of first degree murder with life imprisonment recommended, Follansbee retiree Pete Innuleo shot, and Charleston item with unclear details.

Richwood Louis Butina Baltimore Lewisburg Glenn Tyree Ufe

Publication order and notices involving Jerry Run Coal Co

A Taylor County circuit order directs the commissioner to determine property owned by Jerry Run Coal Co including real and personal assets, title condition, location, rental value, liens, and whether to sell real estate separately or as a whole. Also notices for a Brown Kendall Co. suit, a Home Furniture Co. assumpsit case, a trust sale in Grafton, and a lienholder deadline for August 18 1930.

Taylor County West Jerry Run Coal Co Jerry Run Coal Company J. Guy Allender G. W. Ford Pitts Baltimore and Ohio Railroad West Virginia Circuit Court West Va Brown-Kendall Co Howard D. Pink Home Furniture Co Assumpsit Howard D. Fink Grafton Daily Sentinel Orry A. Jenkins William M. Kennedy William J. Dudley Grafton West Grafton Foreman White James A. Yates Jenkins Dent & Warder Circuit Court of Jerry Run Coal Company, & Corporation Merchants and Mechanics Savings Bank West Main Street

Winds of Cyclonis Intensity Sweep Over North Carolina

Winds of cyclonic intensity moved through Duplin county uprooting trees blowing down farm buildings and killing livestock. No deaths or serious injuries reported. Tin City and Charity Cross Roads suffered the heaviest property damage as the storm crossed two small towns.

Wilmington N. G Duplin County Tin City Charity Cross Roads

Carloads of Woodpulp Released in Boston Harbor

Seventy carloads of woodpulp from Archangel were released by port collector Wilfred Fitkin after a Washington ban on products of enforced labor. The Norweg ian steamer Herakles delivered the pulp to the International Paper and Power Co. and docked before the embargo became effective. Thirty-seven Pittsburgh football squad members will begin training at Windber, Pennsylvania, the day after Labor Day.

Boston Archangel Wilfred Fitkin Herakles International Paper and Power Company Washington Lufkin Pittsburgh Windbér

Tucker and Withers dissolved partnership notice

Public notice states the partnership between Tucker and Withers has dissolved and the business will operate at R. L. Tucker's place. No additional details provided.

Tucker and Withers R. L. Tucker

Notice to Parties to U 8 Morrow and Withers Defendants

Notice to parties including Jerry ton Coal Company and numerous Hall Tucker heirs that Monday, August 18, 1930, is set as the time and West Main Street, Grafton West Virginia, as the place to execute the order of reference in the court proceeding.

U. 8. Morrow W. P. Withers Jerryton Coal Company E. C. Jones T. T. Hoult Ethel L. Hoult Homer Hall J. Lee Hall Anna M. Hall Hugh Hart Byrd Hamilton D. B. Hamilton John L. Robinson J. Howard Reynolds John Q. Musgrove John Q. Musgrove, ‘J. B. Bradford, Ella A. Hamilton, George H. Coulson G. W. Ford G. F. Haymond J. L. Smallwood J. Lee Evans F. A. Sturms SM. Musgrove D. Bruce Mason Martin V Tucker Viola Tucker Martin Vy, Tucker Martin V. Tucker George B. Tucker Hoy M. Tucker Beulah V. Tucker Lela Tucker Gertrude Tucker Ethan W. Tucker Howard N. Tucker Frank M. Hol Guardian Ad Litem Merchants and Mechanics Savings Bank West Main Street Grafton West ‘Va

Taylor County Republican ballots show multiple candidacies for local offices

A 1930 notice lists Walter A Wood William Grimes Henry A Canfield Lloyd L Shriver Eugene Sommerville C Fred Kelley and others as announcing Republican bids for Taylor County offices including Superintendent of Schools County Commissioner House of Delegates Justice of the Peace and County Court positions. Also notes a 54 mile telephone cable linking two Fiji islands.

Taylor County Walter A. Wood Grafton Soln William Grimes Jove Msi Henry A. Canfield HOUSE House of Delegates Eugene Sommerville Fiji

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Grafton Sentinel Publishing Company W. VA Howard H. Holt Latrobe Street Grafton Printing Co Postoffice T Yu Associated Press Watkins Ira Smith Liptons and Tetleys India Ceylon B. F. Poe Monongahela West Penn * Public Service CO Grafton, Elkins, Clarksburg, Buckhannon Guy D. Haymond Guy Haymond Haymond Charleston Mr. Howard "Holt Grafton Sentinel The Clarksburg Edwin S. Stottlemira Follansbee Pete Innuleo Cup Chieléston Saree Lee von Hindenburg Rhineland Coblenz Erma Haynes Elk River Princeton W. M. Hughes J. H. Thurmond Charleston—Bridge Commission North Carolina Lloyd L. Shriver Gommipaloner C. Fred Kelley Rosemont U.S. Morrow Flemington, W Justice OF Peace Republias of Nation For Justice Pesca Squire L Justice of the Peace Pria James L. Liuby Thifill Squire L. C. Haymond J. 0 Jago J. . Siu Agence W. Wilford St Berkeley Run Springs
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