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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1926

Page

2

Market Gains Lift Stocks After Opening Rebound

New York stocks rose at the open on June 1 as threp ray recess ended. U S Steel Kennecott Copper and American Teed led small advances with broad gains across rails chemicals and mercantile issues. Standard Oil groups and petroleum shares were active while foreign exchange opened steady with francs and sterling near 4.56.

New York Trices U.S. Steel Kennecot Copper American Tee Southern Railway Mending Gulf States Bethlehem U S. Steel Standard Oils New Jersey California Texas Company Union Gi Petroleum Sterling

Wild Life Warns of Extinction as Civilisation Grows

New York June 1 Dr William T Hornaday retiring after thirty years as Bronx zoo director voices warning that civilization and habitat loss threaten wild life. He urges more game forests, limits on hunters, predator control, and protection of migratory birds and trout streams, noting owls and squirrels face rising dangers from farming, urban expansion, and vehicles. He cites Roosevelt era work and calls for ongoing conservation measures.

New York Witwi-T. Hornaday Gervier Hornaday Sail Horr Morehan Masa Horneday Stamford Conn Tee Bronx Ulings Rockies

Farm Water System Promises Cool Summer Comfort

A local offer explains a farm water system that automatically supplies pressurized water for bathroom kitchen and garden use and even fire protection. Stock is watered by simply turning the next.

Local residents and visitors notice in Tremmon and Fairmont

Pity Briefs lists Tremmon Pa visitors including James Guth and C T Kineall from McMechen calling on ill relatives. Mary Burns of Fairmont visits with Mr and Mrs W I Hook. Duaz Bender and Ira Kelly of Pittsburgh spend the 21st here. Ralph C Reynolds, a local high school teacher, leaves for Lynchburg Virginia to attend commencement at Lynchburg College then travels to Elizabeth Tennessee. William Mlyth has tonsil surgery and recovers. Mrs Martha Crogan of Keyser visits with her two sons. Coach J W and Mrs Smith spend weekend in Fairmont. Miss Cross returns to Fairmont. Guy Leonard of Clarksburg visits yesterday. Joe Hanway moving to Grattan Park today. Miss Trainor to summer in Williamstown West Virginia. Dicky and Betty Beard travel to Parkersburg with grandmother Mrs S L Beard who has been visiting. Wilson Rigney visits from Parkersburg yesterday. Martha Jolliffe previously listed as visiting.

James Guth Tremmon C.T. Kineall McMechen Mary Burns Fairmont W. Is. Hook “Duaz" Bender Ira Kelly Pittsburgh Ralph C. Reynolds Lynnehburg Reynolds Evad Ware Lynehburg College Lynchburg Elizabeth Tennessee William Vlyvth Martha Crogan Keyser J. W Smith Sandy Toothman Miss Cross Miss Cross, @ teacher at the Gen ‘tral Guy Leonard Clarksburg Joe Hanway Gratton Park Miss Trainor Willamstown IW. Va Dicky Betty Beard Parkersburg S. L. Beard Wilson Rigney Martha Jolliffe

Their Responsibilities Grow as a British Coal Strike Lingers On

Great Britain faces a prolonged coal strike with Sir Herbert Louis Samuel pushing a peace plan to end it. He warns that continued hunger and unrest heighten the risk of violence while Sir William Mitchell-Thompson as postmaster general directs government forces to maintain order.

Great Britain Herbert Louis Samuel William Mitchell-Thompson

Tepee Herb Tonic credited for relief of digestion

Local man George T. Berlin of Whipple Ohio reports Tepee Herb Tonic cured chronic indigestion and gas from meat and potatoes. He, a former oil superintendent, praises the tonic for restoring appetite and nightly sleep. Also notes neighboring visits and Memorial Day gatherings around Grafton and Wheeling.

Whipple Ohio George T. Berlin Grafton

Locals seen in Belington and nearby areas on vacation

A flurry of visits and travel noted from Belington and surrounding towns. Rube Collins of Columbus returns after a long absence to renew friendships while Catherine Smith from Pittsburgh visits. Families from Baltimore, Valley Furnace, and Morgantown mark weekend trips and calls on relatives. A Kiwanis convention in Montreal prompts travel plans through Boston and New York. Kenneth Trimble competes in Charleston contests leading to a national stage in Chicago. Various residents attend dances and family gatherings as spring travel continues.

Belington Rube Collins Columbus Clarence Statler Catherine Smith Pittsburg Charles Leith Baltimore Beech Street J. W. Smith Tey L. A. Britton Montrea Boston New York Atlantic City Philadelphia Kenneth Trimble Charleston Clarksburg American Legion Chicaro Herman Bartlett Polly Boys Carmichart Auditorium C. Z. Gainor Valley Furnace

Ponzi Hides From Court In Massachusetts Resentencing

Astan June 1 Charles Ponzi, the noted con man, failed to appear for resentencing after his appeal loss. He was held at $10,000 surety. Judge Posdick ordered default. The state may pursue Mrs Ernside Magalutl of Boston, Ponzi’s July last year surety.

Astan Charles Ponzi Massachusetts Superior Criminal Court Ponzi Posdick Mra Ernside Magalutl Boston

Ponzi in Jacksonville as extradition decision looms

The report states Charles Ponzi is in Jacksonville with his attorney Frank Brennan saying he has not decided whether to return to Boston or resist extradition. Brennan noted Ponzi has not received official notice to appear and will act after papers arrive.

Jacksonville Fray Charles Ponzi Frank EB. Brennan Ponzi Boston Brennan Tey

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