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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1927
Page
3
The column recounts a Valley Inn dance in Phuntytown with many guests, a planned quiet wedding of Miss Paul Moore and C Williamson, and sher chants from Pruntytown church circles noting officer elections and social events. It also covers Springfield Ohio wedding news, Betsy Ross D. V. Chapter meeting, Luther League activities, and Miss Thelma Dawson’s Europe departure.
The story notes the departure of the local marrying parson and the State's Attorney Constable weighing action. From 1921 Western lived on a farm near here and after Ernest Weaver left, Western resumed conducting many weddings in Cecil county under lenient local marriage laws. The timeline covers Western's activity and the community's casual approach to licenses.
Bellaive Ohio June 25 John Hersh 45 superintendent of the Elenora Mine of the Yough Sogheny and Ohio Coal Company at Warnock ten miles west of the city was instantly killed in a gas explosion last night about 6 o clock. The mine was idle because of a strike but Hersh with repair men had been working. He was missing at quitting time and rescue crews searched until 6 this morning before finding the mangled body. One arm had been blown off both legs broken and the top of his head caved in. The only son of the dead man is touring through South Dakota and cannot be located.
Washington reports approx two and a half million circulars with photographs and descriptions of the three De Autremont brothers were broadcast worldwide as postoffice inspectors conduct a major search. A $15,900 reward awaits under federal law, payable three months after conviction.
Excavations at Seip Mound near Bainbridge under Professor C H Sherrone reveal five burials in the last year, with shell beads, freshwater pearls, woven fabric pieces and copper imitation alligator teeth. Half of the mound has been excavated and a drag line scoop will level the rest as copper axes, ear spools, lead ore and copper breast plates enrich the Ohio Museum collection.
Chicago June 25 White City a south side amusement park suffered a 200000 fire loss today when flames starting in the ball room spread rapidly destroying a high tower and damaging concessions. The ferris wheel one of the largest of its type in the world was put out of commission when its operating machinery was destroyed. Thousands gathered to watch as the crowd hampered firefighting efforts.
Cincinnati police seek the killer of a man believed to be Filipino, found fatally wounded in a Burnet Woods Park automobile. The coroner says the victim was about 30, died en route to hospital after gasping they got me. A University of Cincinnati registration receipt dated June 21, 1926 bore the name James.
A receipted bill from Ford Motor Mart in Parkersburg West Virginia bears the name J Major and an address at 1030 Ansley Street. Police believe the man may have fallen victim to a bootleg war.
Miss Edna Bowling of St Paul Minnesota co editor of Farmers Wife Magazine attends the Four H volunteer instructors conference at Jackson's Mill She will remain through Sunday and speak at assemblies Her talks include poultry project work led by Reon Mason poultry specialist from West Virginia University The camp opens with a conference council fire led by Indian chief Nipo Strongheart of the Yakima tribe
New York June 25 Weather Bureau forecasters said Monday looked likeliest for the takeoff of the monoplane America for France though a start could come tonight or Sunday. Fog between New York and Newfoundland was clearing but storm lines from the Lake region threatened to delay the flight until at least Monday morning.
Nashville private detective Robert Shearon shot it out with two youths on the eighth floor of the Andrew Jackson Hotel. He was wounded in the leg. One suspect named Thomas Murray of Chicago likely fatally struck in the abdomen. The second suspect, W. H. Slater, 21, was later arrested.
Seven Melga banks sign an agreement to pay 2500 dollars for catching a bank robber in the act and 1000 dollars for capturing a robber. The offers aim to protect bank personnel and deter robberies.
Chicago, June 25. Mrs Catherine Cassler of Crown Point Indiana was sentenced to be hanged October 21 for the murder of William Lindstrom. Co defendants Mrs Lillian Frazer and Loren Patrick received life sentences after pleading guilty or confessing involvement in the plot to kill Lindstrom for a 5700 insurance payoff. No woman had been hanged in Illinois before this case.
First Lieutenant Earl Phillips, a local Chrysler dealer, and Robert Bennett left at noon to attend an army contact meeting near Bridgeport today and tomorrow. The program includes rifle practice, army mess, a conference and a parade. Similar reserve officer meetings will be held every two weeks. Phillips plans to return tomorrow evening.
Mrs W B Gribble of Philippi was admitted this morning and underwent a major operation. C C Stalnaker of Philippi was admitted as a medical case with non serious condition. H R Wickham, a rail road ticket agent, rested satisfactorily after a major operation yesterday. Charles Bolyard of Cove attended to business in the city. Siege Porter of Simpson was a business visitor in the city.
N. T. Biggins a colored proprietor of a shoe hospital on La Trobe Street piloted the Spirit of Grafton Harley-Davidson from Chicago to Grafton in 22 hours 15 minutes covering about 654 miles across four states. He traveled alone, fueled once, and did not stop for water until reaching Taylor County.
J K Musser of Clarksburg was injured when his Ford coupe collided head on with a Davis touring car driven by a youth from McMechen near a cement culvert while returning from Grafton. Musser suffered facial and chest pain and was rushed to Clarksburg. two Davis passengers, including a 16 year old, were helped to relatives in Graf ton. Both cars were wrecked. R B Ball of Flemington narrowly avoided involvement.
Paris reports royalist leader Leon Daudet was released from jail on a hoax claiming instruction from a minister. Associate Delest and communist official Lemard were also freed. Camelots Du Roi claimed responsibility as Daudet left for an unknown destination.
New York June 26 A visitation from God allegedly caused Warren Straton 19 to fall prone and utter unintelligible sounds then sing in an unknown language at Calvary Baptist Church Rev John Roach Straton says the son who was ordained last year by his father showed a marked spiritual and physical change after the experience He had previously stuttered but now prays clearly in public and at home Broadened Bible focus noted by parents amid controversy over Straton's Pentecostal style and deacon resignations
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