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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1929
Page
7
Uncle John carries a pistol to confront Dillon after a deadly chase. He navigates through Lundy’s Place and reaches Lundy’s room to uncover a quiet, faded scene with a poker table, cards, and a yellowed 1896 calendar as he contemplates the next move in the tense pursuit.
An advertisement for S.S.S. claims rheumatism stems from a run down state with low red blood cells and promises relief by boosting blood cell production. It features testimonials including R. I. Busie of Southern Railway Knoxville and notes the product is plant based, over 100 years old, and sold by drug stores with a larger size available.
Atlanta June 20. The Superior Court yesterday set aside the divorce from Mrs Mil dred Arnold granted to Leslie Arnold in April 1926 on grounds it was obtained by fraud. Arnold, an Army Air Corps officer, was represented by counsel but absent. Fraud alleged that Mrs Arnold was not served with papers when the suit began in Muncie 1925, and desertion was the stated grounds.
London Ontario June 20 Canadian Press reports Port Stanley has become the base for rum running on Lake Erie after a Detroit border patrol drive against runners in border cities. About a score of fast rum boats with speeds up to 60 mph operated from the new headquarters, seen around the harbor awaiting the dash to Cleveland across the lake.
Ervin C. Horton of Cumberland Maryland recounts relief from stomach trouble after using Orange Root Iron and Celery Compound and Golden Nuggets sold by Grafton Drug & Chemical. He says he improves quickly, regains appetite, sleeps well, and now feels like a new man. Ad copy promotes tonic with price and purchase details.
In New York June 20 Richard Mallock reports on Fred Allen a self made gagster who rose to stardom with The Little Show sharing stage time with Shby Holman. Allen a former vaudeville juggler defends his lines against miscredit and guards his material as his property. Also notes Lobo the Pomeranian on tour with Thyra Sumter Winslow and renewed interest in Voltaire Candide boosted by local booksellers.
A playful note references Candide and a journey to Greenland. It muses on Reykjavik pronunciation and Teeland’s capital as a humorous hopping-off point, hinting at language quirks and travel chatter. The fragment captures casual traveler’s banter and linguistic curiosity.
Portemouth NHS reports valet Cal Prydendahl, valet to actor Tom Mix, arrested after Mix reported a bag containing cash and securities valued at 75000 dollars stolen from a private car in which the actor was traveling with the Sells Floto circus.
In Chicago on June 20 a 3-year-old boy Leonard Anzolone died after a gun, claimed unloaded, fired at his head during a group gathering at his mother Jeanette Anzolone’s home. A witness quoted her boasting of showing how she would shoot a burglar. The suspect’s statements and the circumstances suggest a fatal accident or possible negligence.
Tokyo reports Baron Tanaka informed U S officials of Japan’s readiness to fully back any new disarmament push. Officials say prior reactions stemmed from Tokyo’s automatic adherence to Kellogg pact concerns and government stance.
In Wheeling West Virginia Henry Abel aged 46 received a life sentence for the 1916 murder of his wife, thirteen years after the fatal quarrel. Convicted of first degree murder, the jury recommended mercy, and an appeal for a new trial is set for July 13. Abel had been declared insane at his first trial and confined to Weston State Hospital, later deemed sane at the crime time.
Calvin Coolidge in a magazine piece outlines the President’s long days and heavy responsibilities. He states daily tasks begin with dictation, cabinet and Congress meetings, numerous visitor handshakes, vast document flow, and constant communication from the White House. He argues presidential power grows with each administration and the president bears final, often irreparable, decisions.
Reports from Houston state forty convicts escaped from the Clemens white pine farm near 70 miles north, taking three guards with them. The incident, dated June 20, prompted a broad alert as authorities seek the escapees. Also listed are local ads for One Kodak and various Victrolas for sale by W. R. Loar & Son and Haymonds bargains.
The April four divorce trial drew wide attention with testimony describing a wife as fat and less attractive. An ad promotes Kruschen Salts as a 30 day weight loss and health booster, urging readers to try a bottle via local druggists.
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