Creditors Meet Friday Over Grafton Light and Power Co
A law office gathering in Grafton heard creditors approve selling both real and personal assets of the Grafton Light and Power Co under bankruptcy. Attendees included bankers and attorneys. May 1 deadline set for the trustee to file a report and petition for sale, with Myr, McCraw opposing only and seeking an appeal which is not available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ally
G. I. Wyckoff
Grafton Light & Power Co
Almed
F. E. Parreck
Bank of Tanvelan
W. Burdett
Grafton Banking & Trust Co
G. W. Ford
City of
Grafton
Geo. W. McClintic
Charleston
Citizens—Nati-Bank
Dankrip
Col. Metiray
Myr; McCraw
County Court in Regular Session Sets Licenses and Salaries
The County Court met in regular session with Commissioners Luzen der and Ivy on the bench. Transfers included a restaurant license to tram Clay L Hitchcock at Latrobe Street. J T Moore named constable. bond $3500. Guardians appointed for Peter Pagel, admin, bond $2000. Wage raise to $2.50 for county deovals laborers. day labor for Tractor Road machine set at $4.00 to $41.00. County surveyor J A Lincell appoints BE McMillan as deputy. Notary J A Carroll approved. George C Fenner, infirmary superintendent, salary $400 yearly starting March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Th County Court
George Luzender
Ivy
Clay L. Hitchcock
Latrobe Street
Sane
Hitchcock J.T. Moore
Court House
Moore
R.A. Slums
WM. Feltner
Grafton
Webster
Peter Pagel
Coun Deovas
J. A. Lincell
BE. J. McMilan
J. A. Carroll
George C. Fenner
Reward for arrest of trespasser in Taylor county
A posted notice offers a monetary reward by A. Jarvis for the arrest and conviction of any trespasser on land owned by him in Taylor county during April May and June. The message emphasizes personal property protection and legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PVE
Taylor County
Apr
Ohio's Greatest Land Bar Gains And Offers
Fertile lands schools churches markets and people are praised as the Very Best. The ad promises fitting out services and encourages free lists by W A Eichelberger lending specialist at 65 First National Bank Building Portsmouth. 24-108
Mayors Court Happenings Report Robberies and Arrests
Police report a robbery at the William Archiexcon Co. store on Latrobe street with a sellerwateh and cash taken. A second break in at the Singer Sewing Machine Co. agent's apartment also on Latrobe street saw a watch stolen. A man identified as involved in earlier HiepoMbery cases faces pending investigation. A woman detained for intoxication was committed after a false statement. A youth arrested for intoxication sobers in custody. Patrolman J H Slayton appointed in absence of Doc Fletcher awaiting surgery. Mitchert Crouse Duckworth and M F Weaver acquitted of automobile cutting charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Level
William Archiexcon Co
Latrobe Street
Keener
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Co-Operative
Bolyard
Sun Fem
Dilworth
Grafton
J. H. Slayton
Doc" Fleeher
Slyton
Mitchert Crouse
Duckworth
M. F. Weaver
Fuilly
Imperial Ice Cream to Locate Here in Grafton
Imperial Ice Cream Company of Clarksburg with branches at Mavis Parkersburg Cumberland Marrmont Oakland Kearneysville Waterford and Coolville has leased the former Model Ball site on the south side and prepares to install machinery. General master Sive says Grafton is lively and a branch was planned but delayed by wartime guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Imperial Ice Cream Company
Clarksburg
Mavis
Parkersburg
Cumberland Marrmont
Oakland
Kearneysville
Waterford
Coolville
Sentinel
Sive
Imperial Company
Gratton
Imperial
OHLO'S GREATE SEANS LAND FERTILE LANDS ADVERT
Fragmented ad text offers land rental and real estate services. Mentions Jand pikes and fertile lands with references to W A Bich and land specialist applications at 65 First Farm East Blueville. Addresses include Miss National Bank Building Portsman Anna Jarvis 2081 N 12th St Philadelphia PA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jand Pikes
W. A. Bich
East Blueville
Miss National Bank
Portsman's
Anna Jarvis
N. 12Th St
Phil Ohio
Ad-1oendelphia
Imperial Ice Cream Plant Aims for Grafton Launch
The new Imperial ice cream enterprise, a Grafton institution, plans to be ready within about thirty days with clean sanitary facilities, ample light, and a motor truck for citywide delivery. H Warne of Parkersburg leads local management as orders for machines and equipment proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Line
Grafton
Saibe
Scems
Mdel
Clites
H. Warne
Parkersburg
Thornton Notes Health Of Town With No Flu Ravages
The health of our town is as good as at any time for several years with no significant flu impact reported. Poe bought a new Maxwell and is pleased with its performance. Willis Poe returns to CI burs to be at his father Robert Poe's feverish bedside. Thomas Ofling moves his family here, effective Wednesday. Mrs. Noa Powell visited Wednesday morning. Mrs. Wred Smith of Hardman visits Mrs. Arthur Hall this week. Mr. and Mrs. W. St. Butcher take a trip to Gratton Thursday. Wayne Roach remains on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Bonafield of Tunnelton visit the latter's parents. Care went Saturday and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poe
Willis Poe
CI Burs
Robert Poe
Thomas Ofling
Noa Powell
Sunday Guests and Local Happenings in Pruntytown
Sunday visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Roy Keener and Liour Shirer with Mr. and Mrs. French Cooper at Stichard Joosier’s home. Miss Jessie Whitescarver recovers from measles. Elsie Tucker hosts a Tuesday party. Several locals travel to Belington and Grafton. Frank Alcorn drills a water well and paints his house. others visit family or recover from flu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Keener
Liour Shirer
Roy Keener
French Cooper
Stichard Joosier
Maggie Cooper
Stey
Jessie Whitescarver
Elsie Tucker
TL Lambert
Larne
Helen Pownall
Odie Roe
Wendell Mine
Thomas UI
Wenden
Phil Utt
Wendel Mine
HE. M. Whitescarver
Belington
Shooting At Four States Sunday Leaves Two Wounded
Albert Miller known as Midnight was sought after a Sunday shooting at the Four States mines injuring George Spears. Spears, treated at Weirmont hospital, suffered a shoulder wound and a second flesh wound in the abdomen. Officers pursued Miller but he remained at large into Monday, with one arrest at Mannington failing to match his description.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Namie
Alvo v 1
Spears
Miller
Ramage
Glover
Aegro
Mannington
Farmers urged to invest all profits in Victory Liberty Bonds
County Agent H. D. Hohr of the Taylor County Farm Bureau calls on farmers to buy Victory Liberty Loan Bonds. He cites safety, short four year terms, high tax exempt interest, strong collateral, patriotism, and tax relief as reasons to subscribe generously and influence friends to do the same.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County AG Rohkost
Taylor County
Victory Liberty Loan
H. D. Hohr
Taylor County Farm Bureau
When One Dollar Will Buy More Than It Does Today
An exploration of purchasing power shows how a single dollar bought more goods in the past than in the present. Inflation erodes value, altering how far a dollar can stretch for common items, services, and daily needs.
Booths Creek Victory Liberty Loan Meetings Schedule
The article lists upcoming Victory Liberty Loan meetings for Booths Creek District with dates and venues including Turkey Run, Rock Union, and Wilson school houses. Speakers include J H Maygilles, Lee Burns, W P Samples, P King, John C Deck, and RE St Rhoades. Transportation arrangements coordinated by Clyde G Turner. The piece praises local subscribers including a RyMar woman and child. Who will be next?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Liberty Loan
Booths Creek
Turkey Run
J. H. Maygilles
Lee Burns
Rock Union
W. P. Samples
P. King
Rymar
Victory Liberty Bonds
Family recovering from illness at Llueville home
Walter Williams of Llueville reports his wife and children improving after flu with Mildred Williams recovering from double pneumonia. Miss Sidney Moore of Clarksburg, a trained nurse and sister to Mrs. Williams, tended them during illness. For sale a pair of heavy horses. Fiduciary notice: Commissioner of Accounts announces settlement procedures for the estate of W. E. Clayton with May 6 1919 set as the date for proof of debts at Taylor County Bank Building in Grafton West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Williams
Llueville
Midred
Sidney Moore
Clarksburg
Williams
A. E. Dawson
W. EK. Clayton
Taylor County Bank
Grafton
West Virginia
W. E. Clayton
W. P. Samples
Fiduciary Notice for Taylor County West Virginia
The commissioner of accounts announces settlement of fiduciary accounts for C. B. Compton and H. C. Compton as executors of Henry Compton deceased. Gixon signs March 27, 1919, W. P. Samples commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
West Virginia
C. B. Compton
H. C. Compton
Henry Compton
Gixon
W. P. Samples
Liquor Sales End June 30 Says Attorney General
New York April 24 Government pursues literal enforcement of wartime prohibition act banning production and sale of all beer and wines regardless of intoxicating strength. Justice Department says brewers face future prosecution. Judge Hand notes war still in effect per complainants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Department of Justice
William ©. Fitts
Pallmer
A. N Hand
Naional Brewing
Jacob Hoffmann Brewing Company
America
Fitts
Chateau-Thierry
Hand
Anton Post Office Victory Loan Organization
The text lists the Victory Liberty Loan campaign leadership in Taylor county with roles such as Harry Friedman as chairman and John H. Murville as secretary, plus county vice chairmen, district chairmen, and several cashiers including O Jay Fleming and W A Bexvers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Liberty Loan
Taylor County
Harry Friedman
W. A. Bexvers
Cairman
Sureau
John H. Murville
D. Rohr
A. Abbott
O. Jay Fleming
NF. Kendall
William Morgan
Lee Reynolds
Booths Creek
E. Flesher
Court House
Joseph F. Montgomery
Fetterman
George
Brackett
Flemington
Vaughn M. Kerr
Grafton
Walter
Cornwell Names New Board for West Virginia Education
Charleston April 25 Governor Cornwell announced the appointment of six members to the new state board of education and two of the three members of the state advisory council for colored schools. Appointees include Noah G. Keim Elkins for one year F N Sycafooxe Webster Springs two George Laidley Charleston three W Gglebay Wheeling four W Cook Welch five L W Turns Grafton six. Advisory council members include J W Robinson North Fort McDowell county and Frank Jackson Fairmont Marion county. Four board members continue from the state board of regents with two new members W Cook McDowell Republican and L W Burns Grafton Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Cornwell
State Board of Education
Colored Schools
West Virginia
Noah G. Keim
Elkins
F. N. Sycafooxe
Webster Springs
George Laidley
Cha Yston
W. Gglebay
Wheeling
W. Cook
Welch
L. W. Turns
Grafton
State Supervisor of Colored Schools
Mr. Shawkey
J. W. Robinson
North Fort McDowell County
Frank Jackson
Fairmont
Mai Jon County
State Board
State Board of Regents
W. &. Cook
McDowell County
L. W. Burns
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A. Jarvis
Ohlo
Thornton
Pruntytown
Pauline Scranage
A. Fisher
Steubenville
Ohio
Walter Pownall
Frank Kelley
Mary
Kerns
Ee D. Barnette
Four States
Oute States
Booth’s Creek Victory Loan
R, Rarmone
Rabaces Bon
Prince Albert
P. A
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winston-Salem, N. C
Anton Post Office Victory Loan Organization
Cornwe
Corn
L&m
Longman & Martines
N.Y
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