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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1920
Page
6
West Virginia Governor Cornwell urges a special legislative session to push suffrage for women into primaries and to curb profiteering in essential goods. He notes costs remain high, extortion cases rise, and federal action is insufficient, urging state action to protect citizens.
The governor voices concern over gouging and urges legislation to shield the public from predatory rent practices. He notes the ongoing unrest among customers and stresses the need for effective safeguards amid rapid changes in pricing and profiteering.
Lafayette E Ward a leading Grafton businessman died at his West Main street home after a two year struggle with Brights disease He was born May 30 1843 in Randolph County and served in the Confederate Army He owned a large livery barn and property in Grafton He leaves a widow Miss Mary Hamilton and five children Earl Clark John Bayliss Ward and Mrs Ada Williams Also a brother J Bayliss Ward and sister Mrs Phares Funeral plans will be announced later
Frank Love, aged about 49, died in Florida after a long illness. He lived much of his youth in Rosemont, was married to Martha Love, and leaves four children Harry, Robert, Willie, and Lena, plus his father Robert Love and three brothers and four sisters. His body will be returned to Rosemont for burial as details remain unsettled.
Charles A. Crites, 53, an engineer at the Tygarts Valley glass factory, died at his Pearl Street home Saturday night after an illness of acute Bright's disease. Survived by wife and three sons Burton of Fairmont, Tiffin, and Edward at home. A member of United Brethren church at Bugkhennom. Funeral at 7:30 this evening from the home, with Re v J H Waters. remains to Buckhannon and burial in Philadelphia cemetery.
Fragmentary text references Mart Thomas of Fairmont in a municipal context with tangled names and phrases. Unable to extract a coherent event, date, or action from the readable portion.
A sparsely settled West Virginia mountain farm becomes the setup for a wild moonshine plot. Ten slackers and the owner form a deadly pact to resist lawmen with fortifications and an arsenal. A host’s betrayal over his wife leads to exile rather than execution, leaving the gang secure for now while the owner remains a marked man.
Residents report various illnesses and recoveries in Pruntytown area. Names include Miss Amelia Kunst Dorothy Grimm George Bainbridge Mrs Maggie Cooper and others, with pneumonia and flu cases noted. Several residents travel to Fairmont Rosemont and Kingston for family matters and caregiving.
Mrs Hazella Baylor 43 wife of B F Baylor died at home near Thornton yesterday morning after a lingering illness. Survived by husband and four sons, all grown. Funeral at 2:30 p m tomorrow with Rev Agnon officiating and burial at Mt Zion.
The funeral service for Lafayette B. Ward was held this afternoon at 2:30 from his home in a large gathering. Rev J R Thomson of the First Presbyterian Church and Rev Bi H Waters of the United Brethren Church conducted the rites, with a special choir delivering reflective pieces. Ward, vice president of The Grafton Banking and Trust Co, was honored by Friendship Lodge 117 and other mourners from diverse walks of life.
A field of farm club schedules and cooperative dairy movement history is presented. The article discusses rising interest in reducing fluid milk costs via cooperative distribution, cites early successes like the Erie County Milk Association, and outlines methods and challenges of forming city milk plants. It also covers soil building practices including phosphorus, organic matter, legumes, and lime for West Virginia farms.
Report notes high clover seed costs force growers to reduce seeding and risk lower yields this year. Farmers comment on affordability and potential changes in input use while discussing market pressures and crop planning adjustments.
In Charleston on March 2 the West Virginia senate rejected a federal suffrage amendment ratification by a 14 to 14 tie, four votes short of the required majority. Senator Harmer switched to no to support later re endorsement. house proceedings were halted by a point of order over certification. Delegates Kuykendall and Hall pressed submission to the people, sparking a parliamentary clash over the governor’s call.
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