Campaign starts for Taylor County Hospital project
A public mass meeting at the courthouse launches a campaign to build a modern Taylor County Hospital, seeking signatures of 50 percent of county voters. The Taylor County Hospital Association leads the effort, with about five hundred members and many boosters ready to work. The piece argues taxpayers fund public improvements and urges unity to avoid tax increases while enabling rapid hospital construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County Hospital
Taylor County Hospital Association
Old
Grafton City Hospital
Taylor County
Park
Park View
Local legion plans for Decoration Day provoke funding questions
A fragment from a local paper recalls legion boys planning the Decoration Day memorial events and criticizes their handling of funds for broadcasting the celebration under the label of advertising. It suggests the group aimed to show they would spend money publicly for the event, hinting at scrutiny over waste.
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Legion
Broadcasting of Local Celebrations Divides Opinion
The letter argues broadcasting the county celebration exercises serves distant elderly residents and should be allowed, but public funds should not pay outside firms for advertising. It urges the county court to require the broadcasting entity to cover costs and for local advertisers to benefit from any publicity.
A Thought For All By W. W. McDANIEL
The piece urges humility and shared responsibility, noting we are not the only “little pebble on the beach.” It emphasizes helping others, living upright, and practicing what we preach as a universal obligation amid daily trials. It contrasts collective duty with stock market excess and warns against gambling with public funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. McDaniel
Everbody
Philippi man given life term for killing housekeeper
Homer Male a resident of the Philippi Bella road was sentenced to life in the state penitentiary for the fatal attack on his housekeeper Miss Lote Trimble 35 a negress who died after a head blow January 11 at Male s home Convicted last week the case drew attention from local sportsmen in Rogue country Oregon as lawmakers consider commercial fishing legislation
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Philipp
W. Va
oHmer
Wea
Miss
Lote Trimble
Philippi-Bella Road
Male
Rogue Country
Oregon
Poet Laureate Consideration Returns for England Post
The article notes John Masefield among those mentioned for the English poet laureate role, with Wee Phare and Aesocietes also cited as potential candidates. The discussion centers on the post and its future incumbent.
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Aesocietes
John Masefield
England
Savannah Bound Traverse Through Georgia Coastline
A traveler describes journeying from Walterboro through South Carolina into Georgia toward Savannah. The route features marshes, palmettos, turpentine groves, river crossings, and urban arrival with Savannah’s broad streets, hotels, and harbor activity. The narrative notes weather, red mud from rain, and the city’s appeal as a winter resort for New York and New England residents. The piece ends amid ongoing travel details and local observations.
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Savannah
Charleston
Ponpon
Haisto River
Walterboro
Jand
White House
Jerane
Hendersonville
Combahee River
Yamassee
Potoladgo
Ridgeland
Terra Firma
Hardeeville
South Carolina
New York City
New England
Savannah City Journey Through Mist and Marshes
A traveler recounts a coastal voyage along the Savannah River from Hardeeville to Savannah, noting a vast lumber mill, canal-built roads above marshy terrain, and early morning fog. They describe bamboo groves, river creeks, and the city’s springtime beauty as the trip enters the northeast shipping districts and downtown, admiring verdant blooms and urban industry.
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Weoreia
Savannah
Hardee Ville
Sreye
Tech
Commissioner’s Sale in Taylor County WV 1930 decree details
By decree of the circuit court on February 19 1980 in the Willam Archdeacon Company v Minnie King case, a public auction is set for May 20 1930 at 2 PM at the Taylor county courthouse front door. Part of lot No 8 Jaco Plat of South Grafton fronts 120 feet on Grand Street to the B&O railroad line, with a large brick dwelling. Terms: one third cash on acceptance, one third in one year with interest, and the remainder in two years with notes. title retained until full payment.
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Circuit Court
Taylor County
West Virginia
Willam Archdeacon Company
Mininie King
Said County
Jaco
South Grafton
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Grafton Daily Sentinel
Grafton Sentinel Publishing Company
Grafton
Howard H. Holt
Latrobe Street
Grafton Printing Co
W.va
Postoffice
Mail
Associated Press
Armat B. FP. Poe
Bervic
Ble. Poe Omer
Biege Clair
Greenfield Shoe Store
Legion Boys
Lelse
Hng
Newcastle
Johnson
Johnson Electric
Lee Bennett & Son
Homer
Savannah River
Carolina
Georgia
Great
Georgia Seaport
Altamaha
West Point Cadets
Brunswick, Gas
Ogeechee River Bridge
Empire Stata
Ogeechee
Ways
Aireboro
Newport
Sapello River
Weirton
Pete Golnnodis
R. J. Demaris
David Davids
Morgantown
Grafton Sentinel Publishing CO
Grafton, West Virginia
Grafton Sentinel
John L. Hech
First National Bank For
George W. Travis
Taylor County [Bank
West War
Fetterman
R. L. Brand
W. P. Samples
Boyd Street
Knottaville Pike
Canara
Adi
Inquire Sentinel Office
Atlas Handkerchief Co
Bridgeport
Conn
Poe
Adolphus Trave
Dodson
Amon
Grafton Feed & Storage Company
the Fair Department Store
E. Main St
We Ya
Will Rosenshine
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