Former local man killed in crossing accident near Caldwell Ohio
The article reports the death of HB Mills a Pittsburgh contractor and former local resident killed when a Pennsylvania Rail Road train struck his car near Caldwell Ohio on June 4. His brother sister and nephew were injured. Mills and his wife Mrs Late Macknight Mills had been visiting relatives in Crafton before the fatal crash.
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Rooif
B Mills
Sburgh
Caldwell
Ohio
Mills
Macknight Mills
William Kest
Crafton
Grafton Park
Pittsburgh
Oliver Mills
Edith Mills
Cambridge
Pennsylvania Railroad
Kesser
George
Hospital Notes Report on Local Patients Satisfactory
Mrs J W Kemple and Ellis Knight of this city underwent major operations this morning and are reported in satisfactory condition. Julius Nicolls a young boy at Wendel admitted last night and had an emergency appendectomy and is reported favorably. Mrs Ruth Russell and Harry Andrews of Grafton, recent surgical patients, were discharged today.
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J. W. Kemple
Ellis | Knight
Julius Nicolls
Wendel
Ruth Russell
Harry Andrews
Grafton
Deeds Transfer Walnut Street Property to Parkhill
Several deeds filed in the county clerk's office include Howard F. Glenn and wife transferring Walnut Street property to W. A. Parkhill. The deed transfers a $4,000 deed of trust to the Gratton Banking and Trust Company and other terms were private.
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Tahd
Howard F. Glenn
W. A. Parkhill
Walnut Street
Glenn
Parkhill
Gratton )Banking and Trust Company
June Jubilee Misses Lead In County Pageant Standings
A vote tallies at the Miss Taylor County Jubilee headquarters show Appa McVicker of Grafton leading, with Braithwood of Rowlesburg dropping to second and Shingleton of Fetterman rising. Examinations for Class A eliminations are set for June 26 as part of the Jubilee events.
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Kesting
Birgie Moats
Grafton
Emma Marie Ware
Ning Kinter
Bertie Vandergrift
Bild
Taylor County
Thrift Has Its Recompense and Scolding on Campaign Budgets
A fragment notes thrift brings reward and queries on campaign spending in Scotland. It cites Babe Ruth urging boys not to smoke before 21 and references a remark about a sister taking a back seat.
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Scotland
Babe Ruth
Red Sox Sign Star-Signed Shortstop From Brockton
Fred Monciewicz of Brockton, a four year shortstop with the Boston College team, signed with the Boston Red Sox today in Boston.
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Boston
Fred Monciewicz
Brockton
Boston Red Sox
Chadduckis Speaker Here At Kiwanis Luncheon
Donald Chadduck former Graf tonian and Carter Ink Company East Asia representative shared a travel talk outlining the Pacific triangle from San Francisco to New Zealand Australia the Hawaiian Islands China and Japan He highlighted Suva Fiji Suva and the Fiji group noting a four hour workday and that most people share the same financial status with few rich or poor residents
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Donald Chadduck
Far East
Carter Ink Company
Boston
Kiwanis
San Francisco
New Zealand
Australia
Hawaiian Islands
China
Japan
Mildred Stuet
Ralph Chine
Cline
William Stuck
Chadduck
Pacific
Triangle
Suva
Oakland
California
Fiji
Explorer portrays Pacific regions and travel plans
The speaker likens English to the extreme, cites Australia’s vast area with 6 million people, notes 5 million in principal cities, and discusses travel to Kong Kong Shanghai and Japan. Chadduck plans Australia and India voyage around July 1, June at Gratton Park, Kiwanis intercity meeting at Willow Beach, Rotary and Kiwanis Ladies Night June 29, board meeting June 20.
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Australia
United States
New York City
Chadduck
Seven Seas
Thursday Island
Kong Kong
Shanghai
Japan
Pacific
Hong Kong
Paris
India
Gratton Park
Clarksburg
Willow Beach
Rotary
Kiwania
Country Club
Alden Beagle
Farm relief still issue at Republican convention
Kansas City June 13 delegates convene for a second session as McNary Haugen farmers protest Hoover nomination and demand relief plank. Demonstrators march and shout while a sub committee of fifteen struggles over platform language amid party leadership’s cautious stance.
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Byron Price
Associated Press
Kansas City
McNary-Haugen
Hoover
Vice Presidential Nominating Talks Roil Democratic Convention
Delegates debate Hoover hopefuls and vice presidential options as Dawes nomination lingers. Moses assumes permanent chair while credentials and platform committees wrestle with contested delegations and lengthy speeches loom. Overnight labor by committees continues amid fatigue as Friday looks possible for final decision.
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George Moses
New Hampshire
National Committee
Hoover
Dawes
Mellon
Borah
Park Colony Begins Summer Occupation At Park Beach
As real summer weather arrives the Grafton Park colony shows signs of activity with cottages filling up and outdoor plans underway. The Tygart Valley river remains high but swimmers may return as two fountains are conditioned for a record season. Park beach is expected to draw large crowds seeking heat relief in popular swim spots.
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Grafton Park
Tygart Valley
Park Beach
Park
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Mary Weaver
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Prof. Ward
Grafton Drug & Chemical, CO
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