Local residents attend funerals and visits across towns
Mr and Mrs J W Yates left for Huntington to attend the funeral of R W McWilliams who passed away there yesterday morning G W Alion went to Fairmont for a few days Mrs L V Atha and her daughter Virginia went to Belington to visit Mrs Atha s sister Walter Wiley went to Huntington today to visit his cousin for several days
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Yates
Huntington
R. W. McWilliams
G. W. Alion
Fairmont
Walter Wiley
Violin Brings Gettysburg Farmer Wealth
Charles Riley of Gettysburg, initially selling a violin of value for 50 dollars, refused rising offers until 7500 dollars. The instrument dated 1708 was found among his father's effects after a public sale and promises financial security for Riley. Also noted: Rev. Perry of St Paul and J. W. Musey of Independence in city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
St Paul
Minnesota
Alabama
J. W. Musey
Independence
Charles Riley
Riley
Tunis Divorce Court Shown In Arabian Nights Style
Tunis courthouse scene described with marble halls and turbanned judges where women are veiled and confined while husbands plead their cases. Judges render most decisions for the husband. appeals go across the hall. Case disposals often under an hour for about $1.20. Local officials visit and travel for events. other notes mention B O officials and visitors in Philippi and Parkersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunis
Samarkand
Dian
Reno—Metropolitan Magazine
Elks Lodge to Open New Graf ton Home Today
Grafton Lodge No 308 will formally open its new Graf ton Elks home and club starting Easter Monday March 24 with opening services on March 24 and 25. A reception and formal ball for Elks and their ladies follows, with further informal reception March 26 and dedicatory services led by District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler John J. Hatfield from Morgantown. Evening entertainment and smoker conclude the observances in the Elks auditorium. Sales ads mention eye glasses and scientific services by G W Lour & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Stevens
Miss Hazel
Grafton Lodge
B. P. C. Morrison
Fairmont
Elks
Frank
Grafton Parker
John J. Hatfield
Morgantown
Thelma Smith Seeks Avoidance Of Shared Grooming Items
A young girl on the east side has learned about disease risks from handling others' articles. She was found using her father's brush for washing her face and was admonished. She asked anxiously if she would catch kerosene?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Smith
East Side
Thelma
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Paris
Jolliffe
Jolliffe’s
Graftons Best Store
Bischof
Jolliffe’s Perfection
Keyser and
Niagara
S. K. White
Latrobe Street
Sanborn
Country Eggs& Armours Star
Schenk
Daniel Webster
Chase & Sanborn
S. J. Walter
Reno
F. E. Blaser
Atty. O. B. Wycoff
Philippi
T. D. Hennington
Parkersburg
Fred Deddahase
East End
Grafton Elks
G. W. Lour & Co
Lamb & Yokum
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