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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1927
Page
4
A Pittsburgh newspaper noted the city school board referred a demanded teacher raise to a citizens committee for study. The writer critiques public bodies assuming infallibility and monopoly on wisdom, urging boards to gauge public sentiment and seek popular views on key issues.
A local traction company filed two substantial suits in county court seeking damages over street paving along its tracks. The actions appear as a counter move to counter the county court's similar suit demanding a proportionate share of paving costs under a county road bond program. The prior case sought substitution of the county for the city of Grafton under a franchise contract.
A county court and the traction company dispute responsibility for street paving within city limits. The company seeks damages far exceeding the county’s claimed owed amount, amid ongoing negotiations to settle. The piece notes public service aims and questions the court’s original suit as a misstep amid road funding muddle. It predicts the traction likely has the better case and urges withdrawal of litigation.
The county court denounces pretended damage claims from road works, refusing compensation for incidental or unavoidable property damage caused by highway improvements through private lands. It asserts property owners deserve recompense for actual destruction but condemns inflated claims linked to road projects.
A local newspaper denounces large county road damage payments as public plunder, noting properties rose in value after improvements and urging injunction action. It blasts poor river road work from Maple Avenue to Park cottage area, calling for drainage, proper stone filling, and quicker ferry and swimming float installations for park access.
A Gratton Sentinel reader replies to Tam and Parkview critics, arguing the proposed bridge to connect Parkview with Maple Avenue protects property values in South Grafton and saves county taxes. He cites a projected cost of 300000 dollars and annual upkeep, contending the bridge mainly serves a limited number of families.
Tat Wattase requests space in the Grafton Sentinel to rebut untruthful claims about Mr. Kittle. He states Kittle has been seriously ill for two and a half months and alleges the so-called holy rollers’ actions were expected. He invites readers to hear the full gospel preached.
The article notes missing ferry boat and inadequate swimming floats hinder access and enjoyment at the park, causing inconvenience and complaints from the public. It calls for timely provision of expected facilities to serve all visitors at the popular recreational spot.
A retiring Rotary Club president Talton W Engle is praised as a dependable, energetic leader and true friend who contributed tirelessly to community welfare. The speaker notes his charter membership, efficiency, and lasting impact on the club’s success.
The Grafton Rotary Club conveys deep appreciation for a president and loyal member. A testimonial from fellow members presents a past president’s emblem as a symbol of goodwill, health, happiness, and continued service to the community.
Police say George Matthews killed the girl after a year of association with the Phares girl. The details come from information learned at police headquarters as investigators press their inquiry into motive and circumstances.
Overnight news notes President Coolidge watching Geneva tri party talks with interest and receiving updates as Leonard Wood plans return. Navy recalls 500 marines from Nicaragua amid recent warfare. Harvard defeats Yale by half a length. A Yale man rows in New London. A thief confesses robbing and burning 22 Catholic churches in Ohio and Kentucky. A surgeon is killed by a coal miner who he once helped. Treasury studies tax returns of Harry Blackmer amid Teapot Dome. Miners and operators reject wage cut. temporary working agreement ends June 89. mines to close July 12.
A collage of legal notices and public sale items from Taylor County West Virginia 1927 includes vendor lien enforcement against Noah E Davis. tax levy sale of personal property including mine cars and machinery. fiduciary accounts before Commissioner J Frank Wilson. contractor bid notice for Grafton street work with bond requirement. sheriff sale of personal property including a 1923 Studebaker and various equipment. an obituary-like line about an elephant in a circus attributed with longevity due to abstinence from tobacco and alcohol.
A car veered into high weeds and rolled over a river bank trapping Mr. Bartlett and his wife. They escaped with nonlife threatening injuries after being rescued to nearby home. The vehicle was destroyed with wheels torn off and the top ripped. Witnesses saw the crash from the street.
Elkins reports the first coal from the Sewell seam in Cheat Mountain will be shipped to Bridgeton New Jersey on Wednesday June 29. J D Walker president of Walker New River Coal Company leads the operation and holds the N D Walker Coal Company post in Brisbin Pennsylvania. The move signals a potential big expansion in smokeless coal development for the region.
AP notes a 97-year-old Vermont steamboat captain commanding a 12-hour Lake Champlain run aboard the Vermont. In Troy a county jail hold reveals a stash of 50 100 and 1 000 dollar bills totaling 20 000 found and turned over to the sheriff.
Los Angeles June 25 Dorothy Mackaye stage actress on trial for a conspiracy with Dr W J Sullivan to cover up the death of her actor husband Ray Raymond last April will learn whether she will join her avowed lover Paul Kelly recently convicted of manslaughter in the death. Testimony was completed yesterday with closing argument to be made Monday.
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