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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1922
Page
2
Local page reports the 1921-22 ceremony at the high school with seniors set to receive diplomas. Principal Cainnus oversees the event as graduates prepare for commencement in early evening remarks and awards.
Dr Frederick R Hamilton of Marshall College Huntington will deliver the commencement address to Grafton High School's senior class tonight. A large audience is expected for the program including diplomas and a full ceremony with a chorus, salutatory, and the class song.
Heavy night fighting between Irish Republican Army forces and Ulster special constables near Dungooley Cross and Culville lasts seven hours with suspected special casualties. Irish Republican forces claim no losses. Archdiocese warns civil war may be imminent. UK reports Prime Minister Lloyd George to be away a week as Belfast unrest grows. Sir James Craig underscores threat to Londonderry. Michael Collins denies responsibility for the menace. A British regiment departs Plymouth for Belfast amid rising tensions.
At Annapolis on June 2 Theodore Roosevelt, acting Secretary of the Navy, presented diplomas to more than 400 members of the naval academy class of 1922. He urged lifelong service and leadership as Congress signals cutbacks, stressing loyalty courage and determination as essentials for success.
In Charles Town West Virginia jurors from a month long treason trial received 108.50 each for their service despite no state funds for felony trial expenses. Deputy HB Keadle of Logan County handed warrants and Sheriff W C McCoutry of Jefferson County issued the payment. Separately Chicago reports a coal price rise of 25 to 60 cents per ton on retailers noting Hoover approval of a 3.50 dollar spot price as discussions on strike effects continue in Congress.
Washington June 2 A P Secretary Hoover pursues a plan to hold a conference with wholesale and retail coal dealers to explain price agreements reached by operators covering 80 percent of bituminous coal. The effort aims to reassure the public about the strike period and benefits of the cap.
Atlantic City June 2 Rev J T Brabner Smith of Chicago Church Federation urged churches to advertise more in daily papers. He called for teaching journalism in theological schools and funds for church publicity, stressing pulpit press cooperation and treating editors as partners in public uplift. The press can be powerful for good.
Retired hero Col Andrew 8 in San Francisco to be honored amid a formal recognition event. Details are sparse but confirm ongoing commendation for service.
Retired Lt. Rowan, famed for delivering General Garcia's Cuban message in 1898, is set to receive a medal or distinguished service cross after assurances from Secretary Weeks that the army board will review his act. Miles commended Rowan for perilous bravery and decisive action during the Spanish American War.
Morgantown on June 2 reports efforts to set aside a special election approving a $750,000 municipal bond for a sewer system and a new city hall. The measure passed by six votes after a 1131 to 753 tally though registration issues and possible unregistered voters affected turnout. The city council may call a new election before August 1.
Local notes detail numerous visitors to Grafton and nearby towns including J J Rector Parkersburg H F Sniddy Pittsburgh and J C Grimes Columbus. Also mentions births and family visits with Mildred Lucille born June 1 to Mr and Mrs Rosa Brown and Grace Singer visiting Glarksburg kin.
A parade of callers and travelers visits Grafton city with William Germuse of New York City calling on trade. Miss Glenna Carper departs for Staunton Virginia for the summer. W G Reed of Flemington and F A Waggoner of Harrisville shop in the city. Others include M Poling Clarksburg AJ L Monroe Philadelphia and C H Warder Philadelphia visiting on business or trade. Hoyle Myres Uniontown and N Miller Morgantown visit relatives and conduct affairs. A Canwell Fairmont, Homer Morris Monongah, J B Johnson Philippi, Sommerville Trenton and George B Norman Charles Town also noted as visitors or callers.
The Supreme Court of Appeals granted an appeal and suspended the county court injunction in the Taylor County road case. The decision allows contractors to proceed with roadwork as planned while awaiting a final hearing, with the mandamus and other actions potentially obviated. Local officials anticipate the county court may authorize work at the next meeting, and preparations are underway.
BRITA LONDON June 2 AP The government has completed arrangements to pay during the coming fall interest amounting to 25 000 000 pounds on the British debt to the United States.
Mayor Swanton bans knickerbockers for women in Travers City prompting a rapid response from club women, shop workers, clerks, stenographers and students who plan a protest parade. Report notes participants intend to defy the edict and march through the streets in the forbidden raiment.
Mrs Anna Barr Davis wife of a local barber died yesterday afternoon at City Hospital after an operation She was 32 and well known in the city Survived only by her husband Funeral services set for 11 o clock Sunday at Simpson Baptist Church with Rev N B Hamrick officiating
Isaac Wiseman aged 80, longtime farmer and resident near Prantytown, died at his home at 4 00 PM after a short illness. He was among Taylor County's oldest pioneers. Funeral services are planned at his home tomorrow at two o'clock with Rev. O'Dell presiding, and burial will be in a nearby cemetery.
Two girls under 16 were taken into custody at Barkoot shows tent near Bridge park Wheeling Island by City Detectives Walker and Humes. They are from Parkersburg and committed to jail awaiting word from Parkersburg relatives. A third girl who left with the Barkoot shows was ordered out of Wheeling by police Tuesday, Detective Walker stated.
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