Nuptials at Lutheran Parsonage in Grafton
Ada Ruth Crickenberger and Walter B. Stitt wed at the Lutheran parsonage on Washington street with Mendelssohn’s Wedding March. The ceremony featured family officiants, a rose garland bower, and a reception dining room supper before the couple departed for a ten day honeymoon in Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Viet
Washington Street
Ada Ruth
P. Theo. Crickenberger
Walter B. Stitt
Mendelssohn
Darlah McCabe
John Tucker
Herbert Stitt
Bridgeport
Ohio
Helen Parrish
Harold Crickenberger
Cabin Creek
W. Va
Valley of Virginia
Luray
Virginia
Grafton
Charles L. Stitt
Rebecca Knight
Clarksburg
Weaving fashions rise in popularity this season
The article notes woven Mand weaving becoming popular for dresses coats suits and sports skirts over the past season or two. It also covers local social news including weddings in Flemington and Grafton with several engagements and gatherings described, plus a rescheduled outdoor event moved indoors due to bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bi. Smith
Olga H. Reed
Flemington
Grafton
Fr. Felly
Methodist Protestant Church
D. W. Reed
Ylor
Longtime B& O Employee remembered in Grafton tribute
Edward P. Southworth, age 103, noted as Baltimore and Ohio veteran of 55 years, is lauded in Grafton for his service from 1868 to the present. The piece recounts his early track work, wartime era, shifts within the company, and his enduring loyalty while noting the city’s growth alongside the railroad. Separately, John L. Whitefield is arrested in Detroit on first degree murder charges connected to Patrolman Dennis Griffin’s death in Cleveland, detailing his transport back to Elyria, statements about the shooting, and escape story. A Plainsfield, New Jersey, report adds four deaths and two serious injuries from a motor train crossing collision near South Plainsfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward P. Southworth
Grafton
Elyria
Cleveland Depot
Baltimore and Ohio
Clarksburg
Erick
Mary Anne Southworth
West Union
Southworth
Sarah A.perine
Viola Hawkins
Baltimore
Edna Handlan
Pittsburgh
Cora Hill
Blanche Hartman
Virginia Southworth
Bridgeport
Newbury and Philippi
Gratton
LaFayette Street
Billy Sunday
Fairmont
Mr. Southworth
Sunday
Ohio
Mr. Sunday
Cleveland
John L. Whitefield
Detroit
Dennis Griffin
Central Pollice
Edward C. Stanton
Whitefield
Michigan Central Railroad
Union Depo
Jacob Graulian
Graulin
Severa
Marie Price
Griffin
Whitefields
Madison Poice
Whitfield
Rev Bishop Elected President in Grafton Meeting
Fred Bishop pastor of Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church was elected president of the Taylor County Sunday School Association at the annual convention in Grafton on June 26 and 27. The gathering named officers and approved resolutions urging county counties to cooperate in religious education and school room use for future sessions.
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Fred 8
Associa
Tor
Fred
Andrew's Methodist Episcopi Church
Taylor County Sunday School Association
Grafton
Gratton
Ttev. F
Bishop
O. J. Jones
Misa Pearl Thomas
Mary V. Smith
G. EB. Ben
C. C. Richmond
Nettle Watkins
Arfinyday’ Sities
D. B. Off
Rober C. Jay Menning
Reve F Hadabangh
Episcopal Church
Air City
West Virginia
Friends of Vorious
Four people escape death in accident
In Fairmont on a June evening Margar Kern, a 10 year old visiting from City Attorney Albert J Kern's family, suffered a broken hand when the Hartley car went over Vinegar Hill, rolled twice, and caught fire. Mrs Kern and the Hartleys aided by J H Holt of Colfax rescued as the vehicle burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
Garet Kern
Albert J Kern
John Hartley
Sixth Street
Hartley
Margaret
Chesney Ramare
Govel
Walt
Work Going Rapidly in Grafton Yard
Several hundred men are at work in the Baltimore and Ohio yards in Grafton preparing to dismantle the old tipple opposite the station. Temporary coating stations are being erected on Mud Track and Brogat sidings to handle fast and westbound traffic during removal. A commissary and sleeping quarters have been built on the river bank under the West Grafton bridge to house extra crews. The old tipple will be removed and a larger, modern one erected once coaling stations are finished. Full plans and finer details remain undisclosed.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Grafton
Brogat
West Grafton
Ic Grafton
Mine Worker Killed at Abandoned Marshall Coal Mine
Wheeling West Virginia June 28 William Robson a mine electrician was killed by a gas explosion in an abandoned section of the Marshall Coal Company mine at Moundsville. Foreman Robert Longstaff and assistant foreman James Meredith were slightly injured as a rescue effort followed a blaze that raged over four hours.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Wiliam Robson
Robert Longstaff
James Meredity
and Marshall Coal Companies
Moundsville
Robson
Longstar
Meredith
U-Boat Chiefs Face Nemisis in the Ruhr
Three former German U-boat commanders are prisoners in the Ruhr region under French custody. Paul Anders led UDA and is charged in the Rhine Herne canal explosion. Otto Horden stands accused of sabotage in the Bochum district. Commander Rose, of UU 53 fame, is hindered by injuries after a Belgian officer beat him for insults.
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London
A.P
The
Law
Ruhy
Duesseldorf
Daily Mail
Paul Andler
UDA
Rhine- Herne Canal
Otto Horden
Bochum
Commander Rose
Blair Mountain Defense Case Opens in Murder Trial
In Lewisburg West Virginia June 28 1921 testimony resumes in the murder case of William Buzzard union official charged as an accessory. The defense and prosecution outline the Blair Mountain march from Marmet to Logan county with witness accounts from Blair residents and widow of George Munsey detailing the ambush and killings amid a labor conflict.
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Lewisburg
W. Va
A.P
Blair Mountain
George Munsey
Logan County
Marmet Cand
Munsey
William Buzzard
J.B. Wilburn
Blair
Jefferson County
Witnes
Union
Mingo County
Wilburn
Don Chafin
H. W. Houston
Houston
Blizzard
Frank Keeney
Fred Mooney
Willam
Miners’ Union
Hunsey
West Virginia
Logan
The
United
States Army
Aon
Lee
Lo|san
Coal River
John G. Gore
A. M. Belcher
C. W. Osenton
J. W. Houston
T. C. Townsend
W. B. Mullens
Court House
Velasco Carpenter
Nellis
Gore
Indictments Dismissed in Coal Conspiracy Case
Indianapolis A P. Jung reports that 226 coal operators and United Mine Workers officials had Sherman act conspiracy indictments dismissed by Judge A. B. Al on motion by Attorney General Daugherty. Daugherty urged no trial would prove guilt and warned defendants against pressuring the government. The judge ordered the case nol pressed, noting no law forbids unions from worker hiring or wage talks and stressing lawful employment for coal workers without government interference.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Jung
A.P
United Mine Mine Workers Mining Companies
United States District Courts
A. B. al
Daughert
Anderson Jany
Daugherty
Fendants
Paty
British-Foreign Secretary Rules Out Shoreline Search Vessels
In London on June 28, the foreign secretary Curzon told the Lords there is no plan to allow authorities to search ships within twelve miles of the coast. He said Britain would not agree to any proposal granting such powers in any circumstances.
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Nellis
Ottawa
Edgar ‘Combs
Blair
Schol House
J. B. Wilburn
Losan
London
Also Mentioned on This Page
Isabelle Frances Wagner
Forrest W. Hillsheimer
Louis Greenwald
Lincoln Street
Theodore Crickenberger
Miss Wagner
I. Jefferson Wagner
Crafton
Champs Hittsheimer
Chillicothe
Greenwald
Florence Wilkinson
Ethel Caste
Lohengrin
Clara Knight
St. Mary's
Charles Knowle
Sumpton
Charles Hillsheimer
Arlene Hillsheimer
Mabel Hillsheimer
Harold Hillsheimer
John Warner
Arvy
Misa Carri
Hernstein
James Dunia
Charles Knowles
Chillcothe
John Pet|ore
Jitter Patch
Philadelphia
John Shafferman
George Morgan
Fret Wittman
Guy Parker
Migs.Thelmin
Blanche Sabo
Homer Grimes
Contracting Part Ten
Mra
Catherine Wittman
Hell
Reed-Smith
Ruth Courtney
Wes Mall Street
Miss Courtney
Ruby Robinson
Wilma Orr
Edna Hunner
Madafine Shackleford
Virginia Holt
Lalia Nutter
Ruth Soy Sosimg ‘Sussay
James Giocan
William Sawples Bailey Wyckell
Joseph Barlowe Reese
Paul Reed
Rov
Henry G. Davis
Senate Davis
Johnston
New York
Cumterland
Piewseg
Marion Skaggs
Mildred Devers
Cumberland
Rcoume
J. H. Mc
Arthur
Second Presbyterian Church
Pennsylvania Avenue
Bowman Technical School of Engaging
Lancaster
Elk's Auditorium
Elk’s Auditorium
James Tartlett
Webster
Marie Deehan
Speede Balto, & Ohio Express
Plainsfield
N.J
N. J
South Plainsfield
Ape
Car Insulte
Grafton Yard
Inmediately
Arte Comps
Nemisis
Ruhr
Harold Houston
Combs
Callnaiie
Nore
Chey
Bilz
Carpenter
Blizzarg
Grea Munsey
Jon Ball
Ha7
Leston
Che Jwitch
Guyan Valley
Go Munsey
James Cafalgo
Generty Nolle
Mine, Sons
Epitnaay
Brupaln
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