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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1920
Page
2
A large dwelling on the Kunst homestead in Pruntytown burned yesterday afternoon. Miss Kunst, bed-ridden, was rescued by neighbors along with some belongings, but the interior and Browns’ furnishings were lost. Firefighting failed due to water shortage. A nearby pine remained unscorched as flames confined to the house.
AshingtonMarch1 House Ways and Means heard MondellWyoming Republican leader warn a bond issue to fund relief could endanger a panic and balloon prices. He opposed any relief plan stating heavy taxes needed, questioned investment bonds, and favored a consumption tax. Swope Kentucky urged extra year’s pay for service members. estimated 1.3 billion outlay. Legion plan for 50 per month endorsed. Rep Gardner Texas said soldiers will push for demands if organized.
In Charleston West Virginia on March 14 the Senate ratified the federal suffrage amendment after a dramatic session. The vote hinged on a vacant seat held by Senator A M Montgomery, whose absence would have changed the outcome. The House joint resolution was adopted in the six fifteen p.m. session following tense debates and procedural moves.
Vox Populi argues against ignoring voters as West Virginia previously rejected woman suffrage by 161 605 to 65 640. The Sentinel notes parties once backed statewide submission, legislature debated ratification, and a fall election looms with calls to support only candidates honoring the majority will.
Mr. Frank Gerkins and his daughter Jo visit his sisters in Pallmont and Farmington. They travel along the futex-ur ban line and plan to return to their home afterward.
Dr Chas E Rohr M D a noted eye ear nose and throat specialist is described in this brief item. The notice mentions men associated with Grafton Drug and Chemical Co and signals a stop or cessation of some activity related to those firms.
Charleston March 11 Western resistators in speed session plan to adjourn this afternoon after agreements in both houses. The main aim was ratifying the federal suffrage amendment, with no measures to register workers or alter voting machinery for primaries or regular elections. The House will also consider the legislative appropriation bill. Senate rejected immediate consideration of Fox profiteers bill and passed McClintic nonpar stock act.
Thomas Leal of this city appears in a letter from Mrs John Kin Jes of Pasadena California describing her husband Jown Kinsley’s illness. He grew ill with appendicitis symptoms a week earlier but surgeons found ulcerations of the stomach that burst and could not be treated at that advanced stage. He leaves two brothers Oscar of California and Otto of this city. A Swiss native, he once joined Helvida Swiss colony in Delaware County and moved to Grafton shortly after. He lived quietly here for years and was a respected, industrious resident with many friends. He was a member in good standing of Oak Grove Modern Woodmen. Mrs Washington Wheel spent yesterday with friends in Clarksburg.
Taylor County faces a March 28 vote on a proposed bond issue of 1 million dollars to fund a county system of hard surfaced roads. Analysts note state guidance favors a county wide plan with serial bonds, arguing it is cheaper and easier to manage than district approaches.
Local Union No. 2899 MW of A. Go horepy endorses Samuel Montgomery for Governor of West Virginia. Resolution urges other unions in District No. 17 to back him, notes his competence, and requests copies to the West Virginia Federationist and West Virginia Labor News. Signed by union officers in Wendel, West Virginia, March 9, 1929.
Toy A Poe Jr, the son of Mr and Mrs R A Poe, died at home of his grandparents 436 Barrett Street at 8526 o clock aged five years. Death followed fever. He was bright, loving and obedient and mourned by many playmates. Survived by mother and father two sisters Winifred Dale and Adint Frances and brother Joseph Willard. Arrangements incomplete but announced.
Poem recounts Bloch coming to rescue women's suffrage amid delays and hostile forces. Newspiece notes Mrs Nellie Holtavis in Pittsburgh, awaiting the arrival of son Davis Jr wounded. The city scene blends political heroism with wartime imagery as Bloch travels from distant states to support suffrage efforts.
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