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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1923
Page
4
The Grafton Sentinel urges a public reorganization of the Chamber of Commerce to unite all citizens, address smoke from the B&O coaling station, push road and water system improvements, promote a new courthouse, hospital, schools, parks, and attract new industries, stressing active citizen involvement.
A man believed to be J W Hickman of Smithton West Virginia was killed by a No 4 train near Curry Lumber Co in West Grafton while walking on tracks. The victim wore a brown suit and hat, carried a pocketbook with about two dollars and Kodak photos, and bore a card with his name. No eyewitnesses exist to confirm exact cause, but speculation points to crossing the tracks. The body was sent to Bartlett Funeral Co. for removal. Local man Nat Hart was initially suspected but later ruled out.
Morgantown June 29 State police believe they have located the source of a narcotic ring in the Scott's Run area. H C Delaney a former Osage resident and employee of the Cleveland Morgantown Coal Co is in county jail awaiting federal grand jury trial and facing charges of peddling dope. Sergeant George B Donalds says charges are likely to be filed. Delaney linked to cocaine circulation among miners, especially negroes, after a long police probe reaching headquarters with new information.
Hempstead Bay saw a raid by Suffolk county officers and two federal prohibition agents who seized a two masted schooner loaded with liquor, 40 barrels of sake, and several automobiles. Aboard were officials and witnesses, with authorities reporting the bust as a major halt to bootleg operations in the area.
In a day of rail clashes, French forces push the Mayence Bridge head to Langen and Eschborn near Frankfort, extending control along the Darmstadt Frankfort and Frankfort Kronberg lines as punishment for recent rail sabotage. Aerial efforts in San Diego attempt a four day air marathon, with fog hindering progress and two aviators reporting no serious injuries after a crash.
William Johnson of California defeated Vincent Richards in straight sets at Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Tournament securing a strong position in the world title race. The scores were 6 4, 6 3 and 7 5 in the June match.
Fred B. Watkins of Grafton Drug and Chemical Co was elected president of the West Virginia State Pharmaceutical Association at the Deer Park Maryland convention. The 150 delegates heard plans to double membership by next year as Watkins outlined goals and payed tribute to the organization. The meeting featured talks on the eighteenth amendment and the science of pharmacy, with next year’s gathering slated for White Sulphur Springs.
Cincinnati and state detectives launch statewide hunt for Anna Marie Bedinger a 38 year old wife of a local businessman who disappeared after leaving home on Friday night claiming to be bound for Good Samaritan hospital. Investigators sift through letters wires and tips to locate her with Redinger her husband alerted by a telephoned injury claim. The case grows more puzzling as days pass with no sighting of Bedinger despite searches and inquiries across West Virginia and neighboring locales.
A letter cites a hat dress and shoes similar to those worn by Mrs Bedinger at her disappearance. Bedinger says his wife, who is about to become a mother, has frequently received poison pen letters since marriage attacking his character. Investigators say such letters may have unsettled her mind.
Donald Valce Bailey sixteen son of H A Bailey of Independence was killed instantly when his motorcycle skidded on muddy road and threw him headfirst. He died near where his older brother perished seven years ago. Survived by parents two sisters in Morgantown and at home. Funeral Sunday at two from the Independence home with interment Knights of Pythias cemetery. Bailey belonged to Newbury High School class of 1924 and had been admitted to Military Training Camp. Newburg residents mourn the tragedy.
Washington D C June 29 A P A mass of cancelled checks notes stocks and other papers reveals how several men obtained 150 000 in personal and church funds from Monsigneur O Brien former rector of St Peters Catholic Church. He is 83 and in hospital in Baltimore. Some notes are disputed others paid by parishioners of St Patrick s church. Actions seek to recover on notes or to stop transfer of land in West Virginia valued at 75 000. The church asserts investments were duties of a rector and within his rights.
Cleveland June 99. John L. Whitefeld named by Mrs Agnes Setolaw as the man who borrowed a shovel on May 11 the day Patrolman Dennis Griffin vanished. Whitefield previously denied knowledge of the shovel and showed surprise when confronted by the woman.
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