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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1930
Page
4
In a detailed negotiation at the Grafton office, Ned, Boyer, and Weigel press for a sale of the Sentinel. The owner outlines terms, including cash, book-collection, and an annuity proposal, while balancing his desire to avoid a costly fight and protect the paper and local staff.
Harrison county towns Bridgeport and Elk magisterial district show population gains in the 1930 census with Bridgeport at 1567 residents, Elk district at 1213, while Pennsboro in Ritchie county records a net loss to 1616. Ellenboro reports a gain of 44, and farms reported for some districts. The report notes farm counts and contrasts with 1920 figures amid county census remarks.
A narrator recounts pulling from Camden Georgia to cross into Florida via Kingsland and a ferry over the St Marys River, detailing impressions of Florida’s gateway arch, town stops including Yulee and Jacksonville, and the drive toward Anastasia Island alligator and ostrich farm, with reflections on real estate and a printing business dispute in the accompanying narrative.
Two French firms produce a powdery compound from silk and rayon waste. Described as musty yet rich like velvet, it is used for fine tapestries, wallpaper, and various decorative effects.
A reader seeks a daily two month subscription to The Grafton Sentinel and encloses one dollar as payment. The notice states a straightforward transaction without additional conditions. The sender aims to begin immediate delivery or at a future start date.
The narrator details a Florida journey entering Jacksonville by road along the St Johns and Nassau rivers, briefly describing a morning train sighting, breakfast, and a visit to the Jacksonville alligator and ostrich farm. They note learning that the American crocodile differs from the alligator and remark on the city’s riverfront scenery.
A court finds a woman convicted of common scold under archaic law but the defense argues the rule harms women and a male arrest appeal is planned. The article notes public disturbance by a neighbor named Rizzo with late night shouting.
Nettie Wyckoff Burnside recalls a mother who cared for eight children, worked late, sewed and cooked, and forgave always. The speaker praises her kindness and looks forward to her 73rd birthday, noting her beautiful hair. The verse expresses gratitude and fond memory.
Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court of Taylor County West Virginia dated October 21 1929 in the chancery case of Ernest Phillips and others trading as Buckhannon Bricks Company against L M McPherson and others the sale is set for Monday May 26 1930 at 1 PM at the front door of the Taylor County Courthouse. Parcel 1 a 40 by 120 foot lot on Maple Avenue Grafton WV conveyed to L M McPherson by deed in Taylor County deed book 39 page 129 Parcel 2 four lots in blocks 6 5 and 4 of the L M McPherson plat in Grafton WV each 400 by 120 feet. Terms one third cash with the remainder in six and twelve months with interest bearing notes and good security. Special Commissioner Wyckoff</s>
A visitor recalls contrasting alligators and crocodiles with notes on head shape teeth and aggression. Specter the conductor explains behaviors, a wife fears then relaxes, and a visit to the alligator exhibit includes feather goods and trinkets. The narrator and companion depart for St Augustine, Florida, at the end of the day.
Harriet Buckingham, secretary to Senator Watson of Indiana, has been admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, marking a significant professional milestone for the Indiana official.
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