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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1926

Page

3

County Delinquent Tax List for Taylor County West Virginia 1925

County rsenal List continues with names of property owners in Taylor County due for nonpayment of taxes for 1925. Delinquent figures and individual amounts listed include W D Barrett and Kate, Bog Fdgar C, Pawler W C, Polly, H C Reed, and several others. Sheriff notice dated June 4 1926.

Geo. R Kate Pawler W. C Polly H.C. Ee Ucker H. J Leo Atitt Pruxtyrowy Aylen Audra Martin John Fruexe Zelma Taylor County W. Va

OWA Senator Race Ends Monday In Iowa Contest

Davenport, June 5. Albert J. Cummins and Smith W. Brookhart, longtime rivals for the Republican Senate nomination, made final appeals to voters via radio from Washington and station in Iowa. Farm legislation and Congress actions were central to both campaigns as polling day looms on Monday.

Davenport Mheakine Albert J. Cummins Iowa Smith W. Brookhart Toth Seak Brookhart Enockhart Cummins

Al's Daughter Marries Head State Police

Albany June ceremony binds Josephine Smith elder daughter of Governor to Major John Adans Warner commandant of the New York state troopers at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Bishop Hayes officiated as dignitaries from industry and politics observed the colorful pageantry. The bride wore a veil once owned by the Countess Byron Etohn De Provork, lent by Miss Alien Kenney. Catherine served as bridesmaid.

Albany N. Y Josephine Smith Smith John Adans Warner New York State Byron Etohn de Provork

Wedding Procession To Executive Mansion Assembly

The ceremony preceded the nuptial mass. After the mass the couple passed under a steel arch formed by troopers and a military escort and were driven to the executive mansion for the wedding breakfast.

Arrest Wife for Death of Her Husband in Trenton

In Trenton New Jersey on June 5 authorities arrested Elizabeth Hira after she was indicted for murder in the death of her husband Michael who died April 12. An autopsy found a deadly poison and her alleged attempt to bribe a doctor for a burial permit is noted. She reportedly leaped in front of a trolley car shortly after her husband's death. Investigations linked another mysterious death of a man who had resided with her in 1918 and a prior husband’s death in Poland.

Trenton N. J Huband Michael Elizabeth Hira Autthorities Hila Foe Mitra Hitra Fitra Poland Penns

Personal notices from Grafton and neighbors

A long list of social and travel updates from Grafton and surrounding towns. Visitors include Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Palmer of Waukegan and Mrs. W. A. Austin of Janesville. Local residents attend alumni events, Shriners sessions, and trips to Fairmont, Charleston, and Baltimore.

J. M. Palmer Waukegan W. A. Austin Janesville Wis J. 3. Palmer West Main Street Iinois D. G. Kunst Wilford Street Claude D. Mc Conkey Fairmont P. T. Williamson Fifth Street Irene Kunst Miss Eunst R. E. Graham Philadelia Shriner Hayward Norris Blueville Enanges Blue Ile Mate Jaca Charleston W. Va WH. Wittman Florence Wittman Harold Wittman Sundsy Ajl Blue Dorothy Newton

Charity Club Meeting Delayed at 235 High Street

The Girls Charity Club will hold its regular meeting tomorrow night at 235 High Street, home of Miss Francis Joco, replacing the earlier announced tonight gathering. All members are urged to attend for important business.

Girl's Charity’ Glub Willlolé Oebex Francis Joco High Street

Local notable visits and wedding usher duties in Grafton

William J McManamie returned to Toledo after visiting his parents on Addison Street. Henry Walters Pracht from Pittsburgh arrived in Grafton to serve as usher for the Jollitte Will Hide wedding. Arthur Smith of Buckhannon stopped by in Grafton to visit.

Owa Jare Finley Tygart Valley Motor Service Philippi Manley New Recreation Edward den Leo Prayer New York Grafton Washington Street Wayne Hugle Clarksburg Russel Evans Fetterman Buckhannon Joe Evens Joe Russel Okey Austin Main Street McKeesport Pennsylvania William Morgan Davis West Virginia A.B. Corder Meadland Lawrence Wheaton Feeny Company Clyde Hickstan Irene Kunst Fred Shaw Pittsburgh Joe Grinnan Warman Johnson Jana James Hamilton Lane House William J. McManamie Toledo Ohio John McManamie Addison Street Henry Walters Pracht Arthur Smith

Dean Lyman Dies in Johns Hopkins Hospital

Morgantown West Virginia June 7 Dr George Richard Lyman dean of the college of agriculture University of West Virginia died today at Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore after an extended illness He was born December 1 1871 at Lea Center Illinois and educated at Beloit College Harvard University Dartmouth College and held faculty posts in botany through 1904 This item notes his death and career highlights.

Washington Federal Board of Horticulture Department of Agriculture College of Agriculture University John Lee Coulter Lymans American Academy of Arts and Sciences American Phytopatogorical Society Chemistry Advisory Board Frances E. Badger Amboy Illinois Mavis Katherine Lyman Baltimore George Lyman West Virginia College of Agriculture Morgantown W. Va Johns Hopkins Hospital Lyman George Richard Lyman University of West Virginia Lea Center George Alexander Lyman Beloit College Wisconsin Harvard University Dartmouth College

Gross Sales Tax Attacked by Merchants in West Virginia Hearing

Martinsburg hearing on the gross sales tax features merchants and manufacturers opposing the tax as detrimental to industry. West Virginia Retail Merchants Association and manufacturers argue for alternatives while officials contemplate income or net tax reforms, with emphasis on capital flow and regional impact.

Martinsburg W. Va State Tax Commission Gray Silver Hlyntington Commission J. B. McLaughlin Charleston West Virnia Farm Bureau State Board Shenandoah Valley Kiwanis ‘Club A L. Helmick H. P. Henshaw R. Finmert West Virginia Retail Merchants Association C. W. Kilbourne J.C. Pritchard Fairmont West Virginia Indiana L. H. Thompson TL. H. Eumert Chaireian Burt Emmert

Motorcycle Crash Sends Rider to Grafton Hospital

A rider on a motorcycle was thrown after attempting to pass a horse and wagon on the Burmhold Curve. He sustained a bad gash above the right eye and injuries to arms and limbs, with Mrs Charles Skaggs assisting at the scene before hospital treatment. A two year old girl, Louise Reed, was struck by a car near her home on Walnut Street and taken to Grafton City Hospital with a head gash and other bruises after being struck by a driver named John McGraw. The child later returned home following treatment. A quote about wealth inequality appears in the piece, attributed to an unnamed source.

Mabel Williams Jollifree Loveland Addition Mruce Newton Irrdman Lester Hardman Tom Arrow Harrisvillente County Hardman Slake Ayers Staunton Grafton Virginia Harold Wittman Martin Flemington Taylor County Court Thomas P. Lake Simpson W. H. Goodwin Cloud Byll Spaur Charleston W. A. Spaur Kirbystree Anne Heflin Fairmont Osgood Margaret Niland West Washington St Harry Markes Tobias Coal Company Cincinnati Bill Reavers William —Hopker Sted" Kersthig Blcina Nelifé Lynch Maple Avenue Mount Clare Pan Murphy Baltimore Heinie Schultz McMechen Sandy Kankaid Mia Gertie Frumhart Francis of Keyser Frambart W. A. Collins Virgil Handley Charles Leach Paul Ward Ralph Black Paul Murphy Frank Warder Elkins Isabel Kimmel Luther Poling Main Street Red” Poling Dubois Crickenberger Chet Blue Wayne England June Cartwright Puckhannon Harold Waller Pearl St Margaret Glickenberger Joe Evans West Virginia Wesleyan College Snending Paul Malone Grafton Drug and Chemical Co Hunter Hardman Brond Dus Colege Huck Wilmoth Kersting Construction Company Virginia Wilson Knottsville New York Mro Nayant George ‘Tarleton Mamie Virginia Tucker J. Webb Davis Steel Street Willis Purkey Phyllis Cumberland John Tardis West Main Street Margaret Hyers Cand Blueville Walter B. Stitt Walter, Jr Marietta Guy Williams Bank of Flemington Charles Monroe George Lily Leroy Hedrick Washington Street Tual Dubois Crickeny Serger Arthur Welsh West Virginia University Mug Henry Rink Hefner Scott Davis Lawrence Losh Fairmont Nordical Hunter Mardnat Lroaddus. Co Morgantown R. J Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Wille: Street Votel Morgen Nests of Honor Grand Theatre Misa Dorothy Smith D Grant Smith Lantz Vetterman Burmhold Charles Skaggs Little Ditle Louise Reed Des Teed Walnut Street Grafton City Hospital John McGraw Wendel

Ralph Lante Hurt as He Falls From Motorcycle on West Main

Ralph Lante of 114 Grand Street Grafton was injured when he was thrown from a motorcycle onto the pavement near the Hinting grocery on West Main Street around 4 PM. He received medical aid at the scene and injuries were reported as painful.

Ralph Lante Grand Street Grafton West Main Street

Farmers Defend Tax Stance At Public Meeting

The article records farmers opposing the gross sales tax with Mr McLaughlin urging a later brief and stakeholder hearings. Former Senator Charles Faulkner backs a property classification amendment for November vote and a Berkeley County assessor supports it while A C Nadenbousch opposes.

McLaughlin State Board of Education U. S Charles J. Faulkner Martinsburg West Virginia H. E. Johnson Berkeley County A. C. Nadenbousch

Brookhart Victory Seen as Setback for Administration

Brookhart urged Iowa voters to back him as opponents could not challenge. His win is viewed by supporters as a stronger setback for the administration than the McKinley overturn in Illinois or Pepper in Pennsylvania, signaling a clear political shift.

Senate Iowa Conlige McKinley Illnois Pepper Pennsylvania

Lane gets verdict in Elkins breach of contract case

Harry F. Lane of Elkins sued Brooks Martin and Harvey A. Tobias of Grafton for 10009 claiming breach of contract over a Latrobe street garage project. A Taylor County jury awarded Lane 940.11. Defendants sought a new trial and the judge reserved action. Trial began early in the week with testimony concluding Saturday.

Harry F. Lane Elkins Iig Brooks, Martin Harvey A. Tobias Grafton Taylors County Lane O.5 Wyckoff Martin Tobias Latrobe Street

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