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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1925
Page
3
Fragment suggests a former interior secretary seeking to go to Russia with Sinclair regarding operations. Context is unclear, with garbled names and incomplete phrases. No definite event or entities can be confirmed from the readable text.
Raymond Mason and James Crockett colored inmates at Pruntytown industrial school attempted to escape on Friday to return home but were captured before reaching the boundary line of the state farm. They were sent to Pruntytown from Huntington. Earlier two other boys tried to flee this week and were recaptured in Fairmont by city officers and returned Tuesday.
Fragmentary text indicates a jury sat on July 10 in the city court house. The snippet references a court proceeding with the jury present and a prior revelation to the jury. Further details are not provided in the readable portion.
Mantion Wisconsin news reports discuss a push to nominate Mrs La Follette to fill the unexpired U S Senate term. Governor Blaine plans no action until after the funeral of Senator Robert M La Follette Sr. discussion continues among progressive lawmakers about a successor and other potential candidates.
The Batist union Sunday School convention held in Pruntytown concluded with officers elected for the coming year Rev L Bayley of Simpson named president Rev J W Kirby of Bridgeport as vice president and Miss Mildred Newton of Simpson as secretary A strong turnout enjoyed the program centering on church work for next year Speakers included Reverend Turner of Philippi Morest Polfig of Philippi Mrs Fannie Jennings of Parkersburg and Miss Irma Wells of Huntington Dr Poling spoke on evangelistic methods and Dr A S Kelley state superintendent of missions opened discussions The next convention will be at Bethany Church Hall West Virginia with about twenty attendees.
Governor Gore announces increasing the state road building program with an extra 35 million in bonds to be sold later this month. The plan, approved under the $50 million bond issue, aims to accelerate highway construction and may use convict labor as part of road projects. Governors office says bids will be sought within ten days for the additional bond sale.
Senator Ladd of North Dakota, treated in a Baltimore hospital for neuritis and rheumatism, has developed kidney trouble and his condition is considered serious.
In Cheyenne Wyoming June 20 1924 the Teapot Dome dispute ends with Harry F Sinclair retaining control of the naval oil reserves after Judge T Blake Kennedy rules Congress aided leasing not required. The government plans an appeal while Sinclair and Edward Doheny express relief. The ruling places focus on the 1920 act and the $26000 loan to Albert B Fall in 1923 amid ongoing investigations.
Dr A R Warden entertained Grafton Rotary Club members with an account of his recent world tour to Hawaii Japan and the Panama coast. He described Honolulu Waikiki Beach Pearl Harbor and sugar cane processing plus a detailed look at Japan's history people and home life. The meeting also planned a report on the Cleveland Rotary convention.
Walter W Putnam died when he fell on the rails beside a car on the B and O line near Fairmont. His body was taken to Hluemont cemetery for burial in Bellview after services at his sister’s home. He was 32 and survived by multiple siblings, including C T Putnam and Mamie Ballangee, all of Petroleum and Bellview.
A Ford Touring car stolen from J. L. Peters of Hagel Atlas Glass Company Wednesday night was found by State Police Private McClure near Pottery Bridge. The rear seat was missing and officers had no clue to the thief. The car was abandoned and located during morning patrol duty.
Report covers week ending June 20 with two typhoid, one measles, one chickenpox in Grafton and one scarlet fever in Taylor County. Toxin administration for diphtheria prevention noted. county health officer spoke in Parkersburg to civic groups urging a full time county and city health department. Local clubs and organizations attended the public health meeting.
In Fairmont on June 20 the inquest into the March 17 Mine No 41 blast at Bethlehem Mine Barrackville continued. 33 identified men and one unknown victim died, with the unknown man’s identity still unresolved despite his body being found near the hoist shaft. Witnesses debated origin of the explosion, dust ignition, and possible bombs, while several miners who fled the mine faced jail. new testimony and evidence emerged as officials seek answers.
Huntington reports Dwight Becket and R H Beckett, brothers, confessed to robbing four stores Tuesday night in the area. Galls valued at thousands were seized, with much recovered by local police. The pair were taken to Gallopolis by Sheriff Miller and later to Charleston, where a large stash of pawned jewelry hardware and clothing was recovered.
The Andrews Methodist Episcopal church will unveil a new pulpit set donated by the Ladies Aid Society during tomorrow morning’s service. The gift includes pulpit, table, two chairs and setee with pipe organ finish and leather upholstery, funded entirely from church treasury. District superintendent will attend and may speak. no collection will be taken for this gift. A large crowd is expected for the dedication led by a board of trustees member and Pastor Bishop.
Minneapolis June 20 holds the medical front claim. Dr F W Wit jie h of the University of Minnesota says breath holding time measures physical fitness and serves as a practical diagnosis comparable to taking temperature pulse and respiration rates.
James Hamilton of Morgantown visits friends in the city. Parsons residents Mr. and Mrs. Rice and daughter Gean spend the weekend with Attorney and Mrs. Herbert Dent. Dr. and Mrs. Rohr of Alum Bridge visit relatives in Grafton. Residents travel to Charleston Cumberland Fairmont and Pittsburgh for family and business matters. Local shoppers and visitors from Morgantown Clarksburg Fairmont and Prentytown appear throughout the report.
The review outlines two teaching methods for the Evening School lesson on The Boy Jesus at the Temple. It covers primary to adult topics, including Pentecost, early church growth, and missionary expansion, with biographical and summary approaches and suggested biographies for class discussion.
The best judges avoid pressuring minds to believe in value and personality and instead offer opportunity. They focus on helping others access that chance and refrain from defending or arguing for beliefs, choosing restraint and openness.
A compact Shakespearean line contrasts miseries of nature with guilt, suggesting it is better to endure collective pain than bear guilt alone. The terse aphorism reflects on moral weight and human suffering in a single string of reflective prose.
The quote attributed to Balfour urges maintaining faith and courage amid unforeseen future problems. It emphasizes not fearing a future less glorious than the past and encourages resilience in the face of mounting challenges.
A fragmentary local note describes a gathering in Fairmont where John Locks George Granneman and Earnest Bloom visited Mrs C H Bloom at her home. The text captures social chatter about virtue and perfection amid a Sunday chat.
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