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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1922

Page

4

Turbulent international finance splinters amid reparations dispute

A column of analysis discusses how European nations press for debt relief while the United States weighs loans to foreign governments. It argues for equal repayment terms, critiques Turkey and Russia actions, and notes Republican contrasts in tariff policy and foreign policy. The piece urges cautious U.S. engagement in European talks and highlights political tensions at home.

France United States Germany Asia Russia Uniteds Ecekn Dbs Europe United Tes Pri

Indiana Republican platform praised for national policy

The Indiana Republican platform on national affairs is commended as worthy of study by voters, especially those unsure about Republicans' ability to pursue a successful policy. The plan relies on the party's record to bolster confidence in a strong national direction.

Americ Poincare Washington Harding Senate Repubcan Congress Republican Party Tate Indiana

Funeral for Mrs Lillian Moore in Trinity church

Funeral services for Mrs Lillian Russel Moore who died at her home in Pittsburgh will be held Thursday afternoon in Trinity Episcopal church. Her body will be placed in a vault until a suitable museum is erected by her husband Alexander D P Moore, publisher of the Pittsburgh Leader. telegrams of condolence came from teachers in the theatrical profession and from government officials and society leaders who counted her among their friends.

Pittsburgh Lillian Russel Moore Trinity Episcopal Church Alexander DP. Moore Pittsburgh Leader Moore

Grafton Legionnaires Observe Death Anniversary

The American flag will be at half mast on July 9 at all Legion clubhouses to honor Col. Fred W. Galbraith who died in an Indianapolis automobile crash while at a legion conference. Adjutant Holles notes he died in active service and was a tireless leader. Local posts in Taylor County and Charles Hilr will observe the day in Grafton and fly flags at half mast at headquarters and elsewhere.

American Legion Fred W. Galbraith Lemanuel Holles Legion Robert E. Bentlay Cineindati Col. Galbraith Galbraith Indianapolis

Public debt totals reveal May debt drop of 51 million

Washington on June 4 reports the public debt at 23,138,836,607 after a 51 million reduction. The May 1 balance was 23,258,830,607 compared with 23,190,201,266 on April 30. Prominent New York figures T F Thunberlake and F L M Watson were seen discussing trade in the city.

Washington, D.C The T A T. F. Thunberlake FL M. Watson New York City

Taylor County Gets Portion of State Road Contract

Taylor County wins a share of state road work as Kennedy Construction Company of Parkersburg tops the lowest bid on the Grafton to Clarksburg route at 125 387 52. State projects total 32 items across counties with bids opened at Charleston. the plan pairs state funds with local bond money to finance extensive grading drainage and paving, including Preston Kingwood Terra Al road and other routes, with several firms from Ohio and Pennsylvania among the bidders.

Morgantown Mullens-Elmore Wyominz Equary Clifford Engineering Company Montgomery Upshur County Buckhannon-Weston W. J J. J. Bephart Williamsport Logan County Boxley Drab Company Huntington Fayette Coun Fall District Waugh St. Albans Atlantic Oil Produce Company Philadelphia Monroe County Atlantic Oil Comany Philadelphi Project Fayette County Atlantic Oil Company Jefferson Taylor County Chiar Eston Kennedy Construction Company Parkersburg Gratton Clarksburg Nguresl Charleston State Road Commission Highways Department Kanawha County Court House McKeesport Mechanicsburg Gap Hampshire County Capitol Construction Company Columbus Deidge I. L. Grant Clarkburg National Pike Ohio County Ohio Mason County Brookville Bridg Company Brookville

Memorial Services for K of P Planned at Bluemont

The Knights of Pythias Lodge will hold memorial services for deceased members at Bluemont Cemetery next Sunday June 11 at two o'clock. Knights will assemble at Castle Hall at 1 30 and march to the cemetery. Automobiles will convey the elderly members and their wives. A noted speaker will deliver the memorial address and the Knights of Pythias orchestra will provide music. A suitable program will be carried out and a large crowd is expected.

Knights of Pythias Lodge Bluemont Cemetery Castle Hall Knights of Pytitias

Health nurses record of May progress and visits

Regular monthly report from Community Health Nurses details May work including infant welfare prenatal care school visits and child welfare efforts. It notes nurse visits, special duties in Metropolitan and city schools, health checks and follow ups, with cases carried from April and outcomes such as recovered improved or unimproved.

Personal greetings and visitors in Grafton city scene

Parkersburg man B H Thomas attended to business in the city and Mary Agnes Schmidt from Tikins visited friends. Baltimore visitors D E Hertz and Julius Heller were seen in Grafton for business. Others listed include shoppers and locals from St Louis Pittsburgh Fairmont Clarksburg Wheeling Philippi and Morgantown visiting or conducting affairs yesterday or today.

B. H. Thomas Parkersburg Kelly Lander St. Louis M. Jh. Riges Pairmont Julius W. Heller Baltimore Grafton Agnes Schmidt Tikins Gustey Harvey Bailey Independence D.E. Hertz Paul M. King Wheeling W. A. Caldwell Pittsburgh RS. Stover Clarksburg William Z. George Philipps C. T. Brown Clarisburg W. S. Shaw Fairmont G. Waller Webser Sami Porta Mary Mundvenort TR. F. Bailey McGraw Avenua Pearl Pratt A. A. Holt Axe J. McDermott Marrlonk- 10Ville Elizabeth Brown Wheel Jing Thia William T. Brown Blueville A. B. Shanabarger Walter Ball Morgantown

Joseph E Bragg Dies in Baltimore After Illness

Joseph E Bragg a long time blacksmith for the TS and O railroad died in Baltimore after a year of illness affecting digestive organs He was born in Taylor County in 1854 and lived in this community most of his life He married Sarah Apple in 1873 and they had four children Surviving are his widow and children George W Clarksburg Portsworth C of Muteburg and L M of Washington D C He also leaves two brothers Thos Gy of this county and John of Akron Ohio and two sisters Mrs Phoebe Mall of Lumberport and Mrs Mary Grinnan of Grafton Funeral at 2 30 p m Thursday from the M P church with flowers omitted

Baltimore Joseph E. Bragg TS & O. Railroad Co Bragg St. Mary's Hospital Clarksburg Muteburgh L. M Washington D.C Thos This County John Akron Mra. Phoaoa Mall Lumeherport Mary Grinnan Grafton Elreh the Deceised

Local residents and visitors tally in Grafton for various tasks

Cumberland's T B Bowie and Fairmont's CM Hill were among guests and shoppers in Grafton. J D Elliot from Clay W Va and W P Munday of Volga called on business or friends. Numerous locals from Cheat Haven Pa Buckhanton Morgantown and Wheeling were seen in town for trade, visits, or errands. Amanda Abbott plans a summer visit to Fairmont with relatives.

CM. Hill Fairmont J.D. Elliot Clay W. Va Grafton W. P. Munday Volga W. P. Bevaridge Buckhanton E. Keane Blen Avon Cheat Hieven Edward Salisbury Keane Parkersburg William Zieur Rochester N. C Lynn Kay Washington, D. C Mag Sceus Hinton C. Rand Wheeling Samuel Rosenberg Baltimore Eity Alva EK. Hines Clarksburg Ely Friends of 1 Trade Elty A. A. Allen Cheat Savon M. Vo %le L. J. Wheaton Theobald Pittsburgh MW. Eb, Smith Leach Jarksburg St. Jones Weston J.F. Howden Frank Walowski Kirschberg P.B Man T. Burgess Charles J. Ste Ryder Isa Butcher Amanda Abbott

Frank Sinclair Dies in Cumberland Maryland

Frank Sinclair former Cumberland division engineer of the B and O Railroad died at his Cumberland home at 3 o clock this morning from complications. He is survived by his mother and several brothers and sisters. a year ago he lost both legs in a railroad accident near Cumberland. Funeral services not yet definite but likely in Cumberland and the death follows the recent death of his brother Walter Sinclair in Pittsburgh.

Frank Sinclair Cumberland B. & O. Railroad Walter Siiclir Pittsburgh Sinclair George John Sinclair Moore Newbury Ragan W. P. Lerew John Keener Grafton Cumberland Yard

Ogden and Cornwell to Speak at Railway Jubilee Next Week

Hon H C Ogden of Wheeling and ex governor J J Cornwell are slated to address the Railway Jubilee in Grafton next week. Ogden, a newly expressed candidate for the U S Senate, will give an outstanding address drawing attendees from across the state. Cornwell is also set to present a distinct speech.

H. C. Ogden Wheeling Fairmont United States Guiver Ogden J. J. Cornwell Hig State Grafton

Chautauqua Elks and Moose Bands Tour Grafton Fairmont

Plans reach Fairmont for a three day event June 15 to 17 with a representative arriving late this week to inform Grafton residents. The Elks band will perform on the streets of Grafton and the representative will speak briefly. The Moose band from Fairmont will give free concerts each evening and lead a street parade to the chautauqua grounds.

Fairmont Grafton Elks Band Straits of Grafton Moose Band Chautauqua

Meeting and Election of Office in D A R Chapter

Following the regular monthly meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution chapter held at Mrs. Floyd Sirua om s home last evening an election of officers was held with Prudence Hinkle named Regent Vesta Beagle Pint Vies Regent Phinney Treasurer Ruth Jackson Assistant Treasurer Sarah P Robinson Recording Secret Elizabeth Handley Assistant Recording Secretary May 1 Sinsél Historian Crace Loni Registrar Fannie Tyegellas Captain After the vote an entertainment program featured a historical paper by Mrs Tirydon a vocal solo by Miss Helen Jack and an instrumental solo by Miss Jo Clyde Sturm Mrs Blurm hosted and guests praised her hospitality.

Mont To Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Floyd Sirua Om Prudence Hinkle Vesta Beagle Eo These Na Phinney Ruth Jackson Sarah P. Robinson Elizabeth Handley Mrs. Blurm

West Virginia University picks training camp site

Jackson's mill near Weston in Morgantown is chosen for the 1922 West Virginia University football training camp. Director H A Stansferry announced that candidates will live in frame barracks and sleep in bunks, a contrast to the luxury summer resorts of Maryland in recent years.

Morgantown Jackson's Mill Weston West, Virginia University H. A. Stansferry One Maryland

Hospital notes and local sales listings

Hospital notes report several patients discharged or recovering after operations including Mrs. John McCafferty, Mrs. Frank Wolfe, and James Toster aged 74 with varying recovery progress. Other items note a two week patient coming home and local real estate pitches offering lots and a Buick for sale in Pruntytown, plus car and garage incentives.

Iit John McCafferty Mapleivenue David Hovatter Rowlsburg James Toster Frank Wolfe Montaville Dong

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