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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1920

Page

2

Dorsey Jefferys attends father’s funeral in town

Long item lists visits and health notes from a small city. Dorsey Jefferys of Jamesburg New Jersey returns to attend his father M M Jefferys funeral in the city. Other items include influenza cases at local homes, a wreckmaster Floyd Coon’s return to duty, and various townsfolk visiting relatives and recovering from illness. The column also notes local business moves and a court case progress.

Dorsey -Jeferys Lamesburg New Jersey Onw Cyr Jeffarys Maple Avenue Charles C. Thayer Thayer Sireet M. F St. Paul's dL EL ‘Church Charles W. Monroe J. O. Martin Onengah Baltimore and Ohio Tailtoai Coss Pary Clarksburg Magdalene Barlow Loar, Hendrickson & Co Frances Street Virgil Williams Lima Ohio Delbert Lough Long Street Floyd Coon Floyd Hay Frank Shumaker Beech Street Alf Shumaker Chicago Howe Buckbannon Kerr Dry Goods Courtney Fairmont Gratton I W. P. Samples Mikins Randolph J.D. Hamilton Pittsbureh Laura McWilliams Dellett Newton Cedi David Barsobs Monongalia Morcantown Bart Pawcett Htté Blueville Richard Ltke Som Jo Mai- Cn West Charles . Plazagan Bluaville Will Deck Ambridge Arthur Tomorriy Dorsey Jefferys Jamesburs N. J M. M. Jefferys

Judge Musgrove Denies Divorce Case Dismissed

After over a year in circuit court with extensive proof from both sides, the suit of Thomas F. Welch against his wife Cora Welch was dismissed by Special Judge Musgrove at the plaintiff’s cost. The judge stated the evidence failed to prove the charges in the bill and the divorce sought was denied. Attorneys for the Harrim and Welch families appeared in court.

Thomas F. Welch Cora Welch Musgrove Evidenge Messrs C. E. Wyckett G. W. Ford Hamlif John J.hechmer Judie Muggrove

Funeral of Mrs Court Attended by Many Friends

Funeral services for Mrs Sara Ann Cole widow of David F Cole drew many mourners on Friday at Webster where she had been a Baptist church member for over forty years. Survived by son Lonnia Cole daughter Martha J Cather brother Adolphue J Bartlett of Ohio and a large circle of relatives and friends. The rites were led by Rev B Hamelton pastor of the church.

Meneral Sara Ann Cole David F.] Cole Lonnia Cole Martha J. Cather Adolphue J. Bartlett Ohio Baptist Church Webster B. Hamelon

Defense to Open in Newberry Conspiracy Case

The case, led by Frank C. Daisley, moves toward defense testimony with motions pending. Martin W. Littleton seeks dismissal of counts five and six, conspiracy charges tied to general election fraud. It remains unclear how many defendants will testify, and Senator Newberry is unlikely to be called.

Frank C. Daisley Kely Martin W. Littleton Newberry

Good Road Bond Proposal Seeks County Wide Road Improvements

Community letter argues for the Good Road bond, stating benefits to the county and each resident. It explains that some roads, including farm routes, would improve without increasing local taxes and that state funds may aid if county bonds fail. The writer urges voting yes to start broader road upgrades.

Grafton Siying Pregent Intriet Improv Tevy

Roads and local interest cited in a MUD inquiry

A fragmented note references Mr Folster and Mr Mud Tul discussing road improvements and cost concerns. The text hints at urging residents who do not live on improved roads to consider backing the bend issue for their own and neighbors’ benefit.

Tom Folster Gore Sibe Mud

Maiden Speech Is Delivered By Senator Glass

Washington March 1 Senator Glass delivers his maiden speech denouncing perceived efforts to pin delays in completing a hospital project on the treasury department He notes cost estimates of about 3 000 000 and opposes a proposed grant of 650 000 in a conference report and urges a more suitable facility for war risk patients while criticizing the hospital's design and utility.

Washington Lass Virginia Treasury Uv Lew Speedway Vospelal Chivago Treau Ybty Senate Gless Blue Fort Worihtie

Fragmentary oblique line on a bereaved family

A damaged OCR fragment mentions a heart broken husband and surviving children all down with fever like illness, implying a family health or mourning context with limited readable details.

Faguenga

Former Pennsylvania Governor William A. Stone Dies at 75

William A. Stone, former governor of Pennsylvania and long time rothonotary of the state supreme and superior courts, died at his Philadelphia home late Monday near his 75th birthday after months of illness. Born April 18, 1846 in Tioga County, he served in the Civil War before a political career that included chief judicial and executive roles. His wife Franeta Sion died last December in New York, and his son John, a aviator, died earlier, deeply affecting him.

Sthiladeliaia Marek William A. Stone Pennsylvania Meg Stone Stone Mondey No Aer Byance Hiis John Toin Franbeta Sion New York Stephen Stone Allegheny Court of Pittsburgh Mr. Stone Vomst Philatelphia Wiliam Alexis Stone Rais del Mar Township Tioga County Distret Neria Morrisburg

West Virginia Governor backs Col Fred Paul Grosscup for state governor

Charleston, March 2. Honorable George Wesley Atkinson, former West Virginia governor and U.S. Court of Claims judge, publicly endorses Col. Fred Paul Grosscup of Kanawha County for the gubernatorial nomination. He cites Grosscup’s leadership, business prowess, and understanding of state needs as reasons for party victory in the upcoming primary and November election.

Charleston W. Va George Wesley Atkinson West Virginia United States Court of Claims Pred Tau Grosseay Kanawha County Atkinson Njah Ta Al‘vays Atkingoh Grosscup Republican Party Aikinson Fred. Paul

Third Family Member Dies From Influenza Tragedy

The funeral for little Octave, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hatip of Thornton, was held Saturday afternoon led by Rev. Z Annon. She is the third member of the family to die from influenza, following the mother and an infant buried Thursday as the scourge claimed more lives.

Str George Myers Thornton Z Annon Hitlail Lo Dass

Towtoweh's Patriotism Cited in Political Letter

A letter from Sig G. W. Atineons of Charleston West Virginia dated March 7 1920 endorses Ruth as an American patriot never tied to party lines. The author predicts Ruth will be enthusiastically selected due to universal appeal and natural ability, asserting he will serve with fairness and fidelity to national and state interests.

Bats Sig G. W. Atineons Charleston W. Va

America to Loan Poland Bond Aims at Food Relief

Private negotiations in New York shape a Poland loan to fund food relief. A six percent, twenty year bond is planned as a bulwark against westward spread of CholEVista, with no official U.S. approval yet granted.

Washington Poland Incis People’s Industrial Trading Corporation New York Klates Tasker Bilssi J Treasury State Departments

Need to Supply Fuel for America First Policy Update

Officials in New York announce fuel supply rules tying coal export to U S needs. Commissioners J Woone and P W Whitaker, appointed by Preston Wilson, oversee transshipment ports. Permits for coal transportation expire March 6. future permits must go through the Tidewater Coal Exchange.

W York United States J. Woone PW. Whitaker Preston Wilson Udewater Cimarl Coal Committee Gorruleg-promutgathetoday New York Philadelphia

Six Burn to Death in Quebec Farm House Fire

A fire destroyed the Gandier Du Pont farm near St. Gereol Montgomery county in Quebec. Mrs Dupont was rescued but six people including four children and the elderly couple perished in the blaze. The tragedy left two survivors amid wreckage and confusion.

Quebec Peradas Gandier Dupont St. Gereeol Montgomery

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