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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1929

Page

5

Finger of Suspicion in a Murdered Friend

In a tense scene narrator recalls Andrew Ogden's sudden murder. Clues point to Hubbard Stimson and Jerry as possible culprits though all facts remain contested. Deacon, a methodical investigator, questions motives while the narrator fears misreading human intent amid misleading evidence.

Andrew Hubbard Athomine Reet Jerry Mr. Ogden Stimson Mrs. Hubbard John Ogden Deacon Janty

Bootleg Chief Connection Revealed In Transit Report

Ohio authorities traced a possible lead linked to the bootleg chief on a train from Cincinnati. A man named Plunkett was not aboard the New York Genesis train, though others were sent to Bipireen for follow up.

Ohio New York Plunkett Cincinnati

Injunction Against Ex-Staff Dissolved in Ohio Case

Parkersburg May 1 A temporary injunction in the Wood County case at Marietta Ohio restraining John L Tyson and other former Merriman and Company employees from divulging confidential information to a rival was dissolved after a hearing Judge D A Thompson presided Hazlett and Burt Wheeling named defendants A compromise may lead to dismissal in a Wood County action The joint statement says Hazlett and Burt were not guilty of unethical methods and have no current plan to misuse information Thus the issue rests on unresolved confidential data and future actions by the firms

Parkersburg Iilington County Marietta Ohio John L. ‘Tyson J. D. Merriman and Company D. A. Thompson Hazlett and Merriman Company Wood County Hazlett Burt

Resignations spark court action at Merriman branch

The court action arose after Tyson, manager of Merriman branch offices at Parkersburg and Marietta, submitted the resignations from the plaintiffs' employer.

Tyson Merriman Parkersburg Marisetta

State Code Committee Begins Session Today

A preliminary session of the state code commission sub committee opened in Clarksburg on May 1 marking the start of revising the code to fit acts of the last two legislatures. The sub committee will report to the full committee and then to a special legislative session. Members included Judge James Meredith, H Bunker Reynolds, Ira Smith, W S Wysong, and Harvey Harmer, with staff Ronald Moist and Lawrence Lynch handling old commission work.

Clarksburg W. Va State Code Commission James A. Meredith Fairmont H. Bunker Reynolds Keyser Ira L. Smith Wysong Webster Springs Harvey W. Harmer Ronald F. Moist Lawrence R. Lynch

Fishermen Buy Licenses Now in Taylor County

In Randolph and nearby mountain counties, 267 Taylor County residents have bought fishing licenses by early June 1929, up from 114 in 1928. County Clerk Frank Bennett cites rising prices as the main motive for the surge, with licenses due to increase on June 1, 1929.

Grafton Frank Bennett Taylor County Randolph Mountain

Fishing Season Opens As Hopes Grow For 1929 Trout Peak

The article notes fish and hunting laws, new fishing gear sales rising as trout season began on May 1. It highlights that residents of Grafton and Taylor County favor fishing for relaxation and lists 1929 hunting and fishing licenses issued, totaling 426 for the year with monthly breakdowns.

Taylor County

Perfect Takeoff Heads to Regina on Return Journey

Edmonton May 1 two aviators Captain P D Cramer and W S Gamble start for Regina as the next stop on a return journey from East Cape Liberia Nome to New York. An ossuary is planned at Aná Salo Italy for unclaimed war dead with skeletons being collected from Garda battlefields and the old frontier line.

Edmonton Abt P. D. Cramer W. S. Gamble Regina East Cape Libaria Nome New York Ana Salo Italy Garda Dre

Hospital Drive Gains Members In Grafton Area

The Grafton and Taylor County Hospital Association heads a week long push to exceed last year’s 300 members. Over twenty five solicitors operate in Grafton and Taylor county including Thornton and Pruntytown. Membership costs a minimum of one dollar with donations encouraged to cover hospital expenses.

Grafton and Taylor County Moran Grafton Taylor County

One Day Nearer Under Transcontinental Air Mail

San Francisco and New York moved one business day nearer by air mail deliveries with the new twice daily trans continental schedule. France and Belgium ratify international labor accords allowing seamen to return home free transport. other nations also approve the 1926 convention.

San Francisco New York Geneva France Belgian Quha Estonia Luxemburg Alee

Miners Relief Funds Update Reported in London and Washington

London reports a mayor's relief fund for distressed miners totaling 4,215,001 dollars with a government grant planned. Washington notes revision bill introduction in the House slated for Friday or Saturday.

London Washington

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