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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1921
Page
1
Voters in Grafton rejected a proposed city charter in Tuesday’s election. Only about 10 percent of registered voters participated. Precinct tallies show widespread opposition across wards with two precincts still waiting results at press time.
Reports from New York and Halifax say an unnamed British freighter struck an iceberg off Newfoundland. Initial fears touched on a Titanic like disaster as rumors swirled about passenger ships and distress calls. The Associated Press noted baseless reports and clarified a Seapool transmitter may be involved.
John W. Phillips a former Grafton resident died at 5 am at his Parkersburg home after illness of old age. He was 74 and had lived in Parkersburg since his wife died years ago. his body will come to Grafton Friday for interment at NineMont cemetery. Survived by five children: John Phillips and Mrs. EWA Morris of Parkersburg, W. Phillips of Huntington, Mrs. B Paxton of Clarksburg, and Nora B. Phillips of New York.
Humiliated readers vent about city leadership branding salaries and failures the town faced. The missive laments lack of sewer work water issues and overdue improvements while urging continued effort and pride. It appeals for future improvements and hints at a posthumous monument if the good work continues.
Regular meeting of stockholders held by Grafton Co operative Store Thursday night June 9 1921 election of directors to be held at this meeting all stockholders requested to be present by order C A Michaels stock holder 1hr-3b-to
Government agencies and national groups announce the 1921 Good Roads and Highway Transport Essay Contest for high school pupils. Harvey S. Firestone funds a four year scholarship valued at 4000 dollars to pay tuition and expenses at a chosen college or university. Local dealer H C Compton provides details and notes essays must be under 500 words and due by June 15. Last year nearly 250000 students entered. winner was Katherine Butterfield of Weiser Idaho, who later met President Harding to receive her certificate. The contest aims to highlight immediate needs to improve the national highway system.
Davis and Elkins college in Elkins West Virginia holds its seventeenth annual commence ment from June 10 to 15 with a busy program including a college play, literary contests, music recital and the commencement address by Reverend Frederick Ei Stockwell of the Presbyterian board New York. The baccalaureate sermon comes from Reverend Dr A M Fraser of Staunton Virginia. Nine graduates will receive arts and sciences degrees and the class will honor Richard Pairfax Hamill as the Hamill Class chief.
Naomi Chapter No 12 of the Eastern Star to open its regular meeting Thursday June 9 at seven oclock. Secretary Mrs Henry Chaney, a former Gratton resident now in Fairmont, was in the city today visiting relatives and friends.
In Washington and New York briefs, figures from Chicago and Indiana appear in varied headlines. A GOP ad manager, Babe Ruth jail sentence, tax deadlines, a fatal railroad wreck in Seymour, coal talks collapse, Pullman strike ballots called off, and Gen George C Rickards nominated again for Militia Bureau chief shape a chaotic midweek docket.
John Bradshaw, accused of murdering Deputy Sheriff Atkins, surrendered to Jailer Ross after weeks on the run from Cabell County jail. He said hunger and dangers, including a near encounter with a wild cat, pushed him to return for safety and meals. He cited fear of rejection by locals and desire to see family as motives.
Senator McCormick Republican of Illinois pressed President Harding and Secretary Denby to review Rear Admiral Simms's London remarks on the Irish question. He asked Denby to discipline Simms and asked Christian to call the issue to the president's attention.
In Taylor county circuit court a jury awarded Mrs Lula Saucer 2500 dollars in the case of Lula Lancer against Dr Thomas F Lanham trustee for the Grafton Light and Power Co. The defense moved for a new trial but the motion was overruled. The Manilla Brothers versus Eugene Sommerville case concluded, and the criminal docket will be taken up again with hopes to dispose of several cases before term ends.
Dublin streets were swept with bullets for twenty minutes after a police lorry was attacked with revolvers and bombs. Five constables were wounded along with several civilians in the morning gun assault.
Fairmont Sheriff J D Charlton arrested W E Hersey formerly of Mannington who escaped from Ohio State penitentiary at Columbus on June 20 1920. He was found with a woman in Clarksburg and will be returned to Ohio state penitentiary. A $50 reward had been offered. Hersey once served on Mannington police and was later jailed in Bellaire for robbery before his Columbus sentence and escape. J F Bentley of Baltimore attended to business in the city.
West Virginia association of insurance agents plans its annual meeting in Clarksburg on June 14 and 15. National president Cox will address the twenty second annual dinner at the Country Club, with discussions on new rules brokerage and other topics. The Waldo hotel hosts the 10 o'clock opening, and Wheeling contingents expect large attendance with motor parties planned.
Four bandits staged a raid on a dance crowd at an inn near Evanston in Chicago. They lined up guests, demanded jewelry and cash, and fired shots into the ceiling. A guest saved $15,000 in diamonds by dropping them into a coffee cup.
Private Charles Melvin Kackley of the West Virginia state police was killed during a pistol duel at Nolan in Mingo County. A World War I sergeant with service in France, he was 23, from Martinsburg, Berkeley County. He joined the state police in 1920 after WWI service with the 113th munition train unit. His record was described as excellent by Colonel Arnold.
A weather update notes unsettled conditions with isolated showers late tonight and again on Thursday. Temperatures show little overall change, remaining near seasonal norms.
Denver dispatch reports ten million dollars of Pueblo goods lost and scores of Pueblo citizens killed as Arkansas River floods inundate farm lands for 35 miles south of Pueblo on both banks.
Secretary of War Weeks told New York University graduates that the United States should not disarm first, urging readiness to defend rights sovereignty and citizens until nations mutually dismantle fortifications and navies. The university awarded him an honorary Doctor of Laws degree.
Washington June 8 The government would issue tax exempt war bonds to veterans. Bonds set at 750 dollars for overseas service and 600 dollars for home service, expiring in ten years. Rates would be $1.75 daily for overseas and $1.25 daily for domestic service. Representative Work of New York introduced the measure as Republican.
Eva Kraber of Lakewood Ohio, held on a murder charge in the slaying of her husband in Cleveland suburbs, slashed her right wrist with a nail file in Harlem prison. She, and daughter Marion MacCardie, await extradition to Ohio after arraignment with other relatives for first degree murder. A woman said to be the procurer of the crime was also arrested in Cleveland and to be questioned by county prosecutors.
A regular meeting of the National Thrift Order is set for Thursday evening June 9 1921 at Wehn Hall. All members are earnestly requested to be present and attend. T Roshields, organizer invites all interested members to attend.
Community leaders back a modern Chamber of Commerce plan for Grafton aiming to unite citizens, inform through pamphlets, meetings, and club talks. Campaign managers Conrad Brevink and William Ewing say three weeks of outreach will clarify motives and benefits for the town. Ground floor HQ tentative. clerical staff to be recruited locally. An error in a stock holders notice is corrected by president W R Williams.
Grafton resident T V Legros has been awarded a U S patent for a medical preparation named Legros Belgium Sal he plans to manufacture locally After two years of effort he sold the product amid a popular demand and claims it combines roots and other preparations with guaranteed results The salve is noted as effective against diphtheria skin conditions influenza and grippe Miss Mina Stuck of Newburg visited the city today.
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