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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1920
Page
8
A health piece warns of lingering airways inflammation after influenza and advises rest, open air activity, nutritious meals, and Vicks VapoRub nightly to aid recovery. It also notes a public letter section debating taxes, road improvements, and civic concerns with local voices urging fair treatment and caution.
A record voyage by a submersible truck during a Good Roads meeting near Pruntytown showcased county sentiment for a road bond issue. The amphibious vehicle crossed difficult terrain, with drivers recounting trials on Fairmont Class A routes, delays, and moments of floating progress as crowds weighed the emergency relief proposal.
The Christian revival drew a large Monday night crowd rivaling Sunday’s turnout. Soloist Fife performed The Royal Way while Miller spoke on The Church That Jesus Built, stressing the church as God’s ordained vehicle for glory and virtue. Student Night featured varied addresses and remarks on faith.
The Taylor County Court states that if the Good Roads Rond Issue passes on March 23, bonds approved will trigger a road levy cut. Class A would drop from 25 to 5 cents and Class B from 10 to 5 cents per $100, totaling a 25 cent reduction.
The article reviews Dr Charles P L Stroumetz and others discussing wireless links to Mars and the practicality, cost, and timing of interplanetary messaging. It contrasts speculative dreams with cautionary notes from Sir Oliver Lodge and Marconi, urging balanced progress and avoiding overreach. A funeral notice for Tev E H Waters follows.
A fragmentary notice invites attendance at seven thirty for a social gathering. It emphasizes cordial welcome and asks guests to be present, signaling a communal occasion with informal theater of words.
Clee Male a young county resident was badly hurt Monday when a cave in buried him at a mine near Wendell where he worked as a clay worker. He suffered several broken ribs and other injuries but doctors do not fear a fatal outcome.
On Saturday evening March 20 the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal church will host a chicken pie supper and general dinner to benefit the church. Miss Moss Hall visits Wheeling and will stay several days. George Banard Jr recuperates from illness as friends celebrate his improving condition. Parish happenings include Rev Harry Clair at the Baptist church and flu illness affecting G. P. Wiles. Carrie Devereaux of Parkersburg and Florence Halt of Mannington visit, and local residents attend events.
Weather permits Roy Keener and his family to return home following a seven week absence. The family had been away due to unspecified reasons and are now resuming residence at their dwelling.
Miss Len Dell Blake of Arden, teen daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Blake, died at City Hospital after a brief illness of peritonitis. She arrived days earlier in an advanced stage and despite care she passed away. Survived by her father, mother, and two sisters, Miss C Fry of Arden and Miss Lew Blake of home.
Fruest Reott of Coulton ented the sale at his former home herd Friday Henry Canfeld sold his farm at Mr Pleasant to Mr Hardy Wattse Mr Ganfeld sets a sale on March 27th Mrs Manerva Sinelar is very ill Mrs C C Nose called to Elkins for mother’s illness Mrs Mabel Frazier taught near Knottsville visited her parents Mr and Mrs George Shaw Mr Hershman near Evansville bought the 209 acre farm of J Scott executor for 82069 Misses Loja Wilda and Mary Shroyer visited their aunt Mrs W H Scott The Geo W Cornwell sale occurred Saturday George E Martin bought the farm for 7770 T M Rumier shifted farm to Harry Runer then 1 8 Scot made two business trips to Pulmp stones Many young folks gathered at Mr and Mrs Wade Hamilton’s for Virgil Dirthday games music and refreshments Mrs Byrd Harvey made a trip to Webster Public sale planned for Byrd Harvey near Chude March 20th at 5 o clock p m W H Goodwin bought the Harvey farm Warder, city youth, faces a long absence as he departs for unknown reasons The teachers note rough spellings and fragmented lines reflect a busy rural column of notices and sales.
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