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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1920

Page

5

EE Reynolds Writes From Florida Amid Fishing Tales

Daytona Beach Florida February 18 1920 Jay Fleming Dear Sir we have been busy fishing landing seventy eight nice ones enough for friends and hotel rations We visited Orlando for a week with a Pennsylvania family who moved to Florida The Florida land types and the people are described Pineapple orange grove owner from Ohio sold 16000 boxes The Peabody Colored Industrial School at Daytona is noted Mrs Reynolds is industrious and crafts for her children Local life includes Black muck land drainage via deep drilling and extensive fruit growing The letter mentions voting for good roads in Taylor County and supporting a bond election all are well and paying checks

Jay Fleming Ehough Tie Hotel Florida Orlando Tie Fair Pennsylvania Wood Harding Star Hin Boyd Ohio Daytona Peabody Colored Industrial School Halifax Rive Tomoe River Tus Silver Springa Reynolds Old Taylor Brohard

Mrs Lucretia Moore Dies at Ragland Ohio Home

Mrs Lucretia Moore a former Ragland Ohio teacher in the graded schools died yesterday at her Ragland home after a brief illness She had visited last summer with her cousin Mrs J G StGlair of West Washington Street The funeral will be held tomorrow in Ragland City limits with residence service in Emer.

Lucresia Moore Airs J. G. StGlair West Washingten Street Ragland Ohio Tie Lervish Herg Emer

Ohio to See Wood Harding Fight for Delegates

Columbus Feb 25 Ohio becomes a presidential primary battleground next November as Major General Leonard Wood enters the state contest with Senator Warren G Harding for the preferential vote and for Ohio's 45 delegates to the Chicago convention. James R Garfield also files as candidate but only for delegate with Wood. Harding delegates already filed. All delegates must file nominating petitions by Friday night.

Columbus Ohio i Leonard Wood United States Warren G. Harding Ohio Chicago General Wood Jon Hi Price Wood James R. Garfield Cleveland Interior Roosevelt Givinis Wood Secs Ina Smici Harding Priday

MM Jeffreys Dies Sunday in Washington

Local note from Maple avenue reports MM Jeffreys died Sunday morning in Washington after a long illness. Survived by two sons Ona Jeffreys and Dorsey Jefferys and two daughters Mrs C O Thayer and Mrs George Artline Herbert. He was longtime superintendent of the National Cemetery in this city. remains to be brought here for burial with arrangements pending on arrival.

C.J Maple Avenue Washington DB. C M. Jefferys Ona €. Jeffrays Dorsey

Infant Dead at Knotsville Age About One Year

An infant about one year old died at the home of its parents in Knollville yesterday. The body was taken to the residence for funeral arrangements. Rev. Millar to conduct services at the residence and cemetery. the article notes local doctors and a drug store in the vicinity.

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Mrs Wilson Dies at Home Near Simpson

Mrs Watson dies at home near Simpson from influenza yesterday afternoon. Charles Wilson, a respected western county resident, reports the death and notes she leaves a husband and several children. One son also ill with the same disease, raising concerns for his recovery. The deceased was esteemed among the county’s best people. The husband, Charles Wilson, served on a county jury recently.

Daily Sentinel Charles Wilson Simpson Charles Wilson Hite Wrichs

One Dead and Five Ill at Home in First Ward

A 17 year old, sole support of an afflicted family, died at home after a brief illness from influenza and pneumonia. His mother Mrs Bar Lara Wiseman and five sisters are seriously ill. Goldie and Opal are near death. Gladys Hazel and Blanche were moved to an uncle’s residence for care. Funeral plans pending. body to Harmony Grove, burial with father. The family’s hardship followed the father’s death a year ago. the boy worked at Hazel Atlas Glass to support them. The Lake funeral in Simpson drew a large crowd. Wendel Woodmen and Miners Union attended with banners. services led by Rev Ham. The church crowd waited outside due to road conditions.

Y Wiseman Bar Lara Wiseman Bruce Wiseman Goldie Opal Gladys Hazel Blanche Wiseman Harmony Grove MTHS Hazel Atlas Glass Ral Tin Man Uis Simpson Wendel Woodmen World Lodge Miners Union Hamvie

Quiet Oakland wedding of Marie Barnhouse and Guy Cole

In Oakland Saturn afternoon the well known young couple married. Bride Marie Barnhouse daughter of George and Mrs Barnhouse of Grafton. Groom Guy W Cole of the city. They left on the one o clock train and returned in the evening. They are now at the home of the gravin’s parents on the south side.

Oakland Mies Marie Barnhouse George Barnhouse Grafton Guy W Cole Aloo Saburiay Jufternoon Thy Gravin

High Cost Road Types Debate on Public Welfare

The article argues for durable hard surface highways to lower long term costs for farmers and shoppers. It cites California data on load pull by road type, compares dirt, gravel, and concrete surfaces, and stresses the broad economic impact from higher transport costs on living costs and farm prices. It notes maintenance advantages of better roads and urges citizen awareness of the cost burden on consumers.

Farke Suimain Maintenancs Stade California Automobile Gmud Kreath Ness Dlatanen Tranport Matorial Saue Atlantic Seaboard Department of Agriculture

Former Local Bank Clerks Rising to Top Positions

Following a board meeting of Clarkshore Trust Company, Wyll Coontz, cashier of First National Bank in Fairview, was elected vice president and will assume duties immediately. Booth praised Coontz for his 15 years in banking, noting his rise from bookkeeper at Citizens' National Bank of Beington to cashier at Fairview, where he helped the bank become a leading local institution through personal efforts.

Larksburg ‘Trust Company Wyll Coontz First National Bank Fairview Activa Ice Die Des Ab W. J. Booth Coontz Clarkshore Trust Company Citizens’ National Banke of Beington Merchants and Mechanics Saving Bank of Grafton Grafton Institution Andra Nalfeyenis Fairview Aid Fairview Bank Itne No. Httle Tts. Cashiers Loy

Second death in same family within 24 hours

A second death within a day is reported in the Taplunate family. Roy Wise man, a 17 year old son of Barbara Wise, dies just hours after the first bereavement. The Sentinel notes the rapid sequence of deaths and records the grim family tragedy.

Mrs Musgrove Dies After Illness in City

Mrs Musgrove wife of N C Musgrove well known merchant of the First ward died at her home 824 West Main Street yesterday afternoon after a fifteen day illness from influenza The deceased aged about forty seven years is survived by her husband two grown children Jolie Musgrove and Mrs L J Mason also by Mrs George Custom of the city and two other children The family moved to Grafton twenty years ago from eastern Marin county The funeral will be held at 2 30 this afternoon from the West Main Street residence Rev M J Miller of the Christian church officiating Interment in Bluemont cemetery

Daily Sentinel Anna Kisner’ Musgrove N. C. Musgrove Firet Ward West Main Street Sue Sige Maridit County Chistian’ Church Main Street M. J. Miller Ciistian Church Yoak Bluemont Cemetery

Bachelor Court Proves Boon to the Mismate

The court, led by Judge Attoy Mo Musgrove, handles weddings and divorces among a niche group of bachelors. Judges and prosecutors like Merle Watkins and Mason oversee proceedings as cases stack at the term, with social implications stirring unhappy wives and a wary Lexix audience.

Attoy Mo Musgrove Welch Mattimont Merle Watkins Orpey Dachell Fon Mason Ise i Pachelor Sam Mogrove Welton All Holler

Son of Proudfoot Dies After Influenza Illness

Wilbur Proudfoot, son of the late Tank Proudfoot and grandson of former residents of Rowlesburg, died yesterday afternoon after a brief illness. The 17 year old was described as unusually bright and a favorite in younger society. His death follows a widespread influenza outbreak and affected Rowlesburg and surrounding areas.

Wilbur Proudfoot Grand Tank Proudfoot Rowleburg Rowlesburg Mit J Proudfoot Thisceityy Nowlesburg Amid Publig Jad Risa Aroy Tere

Fragmented Report From WREC Evens Member Meeting

An unreadable OCR fragment mentions WREC and a meeting with injuries, listing unclear names and events. The fragment references ongoing activity and possible injuries among participants, but lacks coherent details or verifiable facts.

Bond Election Explains Tax Impact on Series Bonds

Analysis explains the proposed thirty year serial bond issue for Taylor County roads, noting the levy supports interest and principal. It outlines annual payments starting around 65,050 dollars and varying with property assessments, with the average levy ending near 25 cents per 100 dollars of valuation.

Interesated Taylor County Vaiu Tarslov Allont Taylor County Taylory County

Well Known YouNs Visit Scenes by Europe

The passage describes known youths visiting war scenes in Europe, intending to tour battlefields of the former conflict. It mentions explorers or travelers planning to view areas in France and Belgium affected by hostilities, amid weather and travel notes.

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