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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1928
Page
3
Valley Inn roadhouse hosts Skinner's colored orchestra from Fairmont for a 9:30 to 1:30 dance. A large crowd is expected as the group is among the best seen at the Inn with a wide library of dance music.
C N Campbell of Baltimore Maryland reports months of neuritis pain with ex cruciating struggle to raise his arm. After a few days on Whitecaps his pain eased and within ten days the condition disappeared with no return. He recommends Whitecaps to the public.
Chicago police hunt a man identified as Brownie after a double shooting. Jealousy is cited as the motive, with two young lovers dead and a third party the suspect. Authorities release scant details and ask for tips as the investigation continues.
Ruth Ward Lewis 23 and Paul Schilling 25 were killed in an apartment after a quarrel with Elizabeth Ward’s suitor Brownie. Elizabeth Ward escaped unharmed as the two men argued over the two sisters. The tragedy ends a two year romance and leaves police to investigate the double homicide.
The Broaddus Alumni Association hosts its annual banquet in the dining hall at 6 45 PM with E M Tomlinson, president and Gratton high principal, serving as toastmaster. The event follows performances of The Land of Heart's Desire and A Case of Suspense and includes a faculty toasting.
Three hundred eighty one students received diplomas at Carnegie Institute of Technology in Pittsburgh. Among honor students was Hannah K. Eastman of Sistersville West Virginia.
A sensational feature recounts Greckowdnd's full crime trial imprisonment and parole plus her triumphant life now. The piece, titled Out of the Sema, promises a dramatic yet uplifting tale with a mix of hardship and a happy ending.
Copestone lodge No 12 Roy al Arch Masons elected Charles H Pa priest for the year to succeed W E Hart who conducted installation. Other officers chosen include King Charles R Skaggs Jewise J Loar secretary Samuel M Musgrove treasurer Charles W Steel captain of the host Henry G Harter principal sojourner Dallas G Wolfe royal arch captain James F Stator master of third veil Charles P Campbell master of second veil Mation E Skaggs master of first veil Charles P Harris and tyler John B Kimmel. Kimmel succeeds John T Pilson who resigns at 85 plus years. Pilson will reside with daughter Mrs Lottie Owens of Fairmont. A special get together for new officers planned for June 20 in the Masonic temple. Copestone lodge had a fine year under retiring high priest Baward Elart.
Judge Clark outlined a settlement of 319000 to be paid by June 11 with a medical board to review future disability and medical costs. Each woman would receive 1200 yearly income, with earnings post injury about 200 more than before. The judge valued the total at about 32000, noting fees could raise the total to roughly 48000.
In Chicago on June 5 President Coolidge offered greetings to the Mississippi Valley Flood Control Conference during a victory celebration. He warned against moves to increase immediate flood control spending and urged the conference to find ways to meet current federal commitments. He noted federal flood and harbor work costs in the hundreds of millions and urged sacrifice to fund ongoing commitments.
Local officials and Mayor Thompson seek further immediate expenditures as they press the President for guidance. The exchange centers on conveying a message to residents of the valley and shaping urgent government action.
A DeMolay Commandery No 11 special meeting is planned to prepare officers for elective offices and to gear up for a Grand Commandery visit. The event will be June 13 in the Masonic temple with examinations for candidacy and readiness. A June 18 regular conclave will precede a Knights only reception for Right Eminent Commander C Jay Fleming and Grand Captain William A Beavers.
Chicago voters elected seven superior court judges and one municipal court judge amid large margins. One man arrested outside a polling place with a revolver. fears of intimidation reported at another. Ballot stuffing alarm unfounded. Over 1000000 voters cast ballots without incident. The winning ticket was a Democrat Republican coalition led by George Brennan and Robert E. Crowe, with support from the Chicago Bar Association.
Mr and Mrs Dwight D Conner of Dexter City Ohio visit Mrs Conners parents Mr and Mrs C F Schroeder in West Washington St Mrs R E Petty of Loveland called to Summerville Nicholas County for a ill sister H H Holt Sentinel publisher ill at Maple Ave home Rev John W Brown and C J Fleming Broaddus College trustees attend Alumni Day in Philippi John T Pilson Fairmont visiting Grafton former resident Mrs J P Welling Akron guest of her mother Mrs Lovie Rose Dr J W Travis Loveland left for Chicago Mrs J W Travis returns from Bridgeport visit Mr and Mrs A J Murphy attend Morgantown graduation their son to medical school graduate week library open Tue Thu Sat 2 5 Kiwanians meet at 615 Glee Club rehearsal at 700 American Legion drum and bugle corps at 800 in gym.
Mellody Farm, the J. Ogden Armour country estate west of Lake Forest, was sold to a Chicago syndicate represented by John Griffith for about 2.5 million dollars. The title transfer followed Mrs. J. Ogden Armour moving Mellody Farm to the Continental National Bank to aid settling Armour and Co debts. Purchasers plan subdividing into plots for exclusive country homes and a restrictive development.
Des Moines report notes Merediths’ condition shows some improvement while Mere Dith, former secretary of agriculture, suffers from high blood pressure. His condition remains critical.
In Newport R I June 5 Mrs Emily Davies Vanderbilt was granted a divorce from William H Vanderbilt in superior court on grounds of neglect to provide. Custody of a minor daughter Emily was awarded by agreement and alimony to be adjusted. The case was heard entirely on deposition and Vanderbilt offered no opposition. The petition stated failure to support and lack of alimony while married. The couple married in New York City in November 1928. Gen J Wheelan announced a plan for a stock dividend of 7.5 million among tobacco company distributors.
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