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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1929

Page

5

A Message from the Past Sparks New Leads in Ogden Case

In a dawn search at Ogden grounds MacNair and Peebles uncover a blood smear on a cat claw and a hidden wad of paper inside a revolver cartridge. The note, torn from a 1896 newspaper and signed Jerry, hints at a past connection to Alex Dillon and Jerry, deepening the mystery of Andrew Ogden's murder as Lucy and the detective duo pursue fresh clues.

MacNair Rascal Lucy Mrs. Moffit Ogden Grounds Deacon Andrew Ogden Peebles Uncle John Alex Dillon Skunk

Dave's Mentha Pepsin Promises Quick Stomach Relief

Advertiser touts Dave's Mentha Pepsin as the modern cure for weak stomachs claiming two weeks of regular use builds a strong stomach and aids digestion. The Red Cross Pharmacy in West Side markets the elixir with a money back guarantee and emphasizes high sales across America.

Dave America Red Cross West Side

Tourists Held Continued From Page Ne

Officers said Morrison and Willmot gave conflicting versions of the affair. The automobile carrying the Willmots and Morrison, used during tours in several eastern states, was found abandoned near Bowen's filling station and towed to Charleston. Coroner W. P. Black will not order an inquest pending action by the special grand jury.

Morrison Willmot Nati Willmots Bowen Charleston W. P. Black

Allen Gains Another Trial In Charlestown Arson Case

Charlestown on May 9 T. W. Allen a former Jefferson county constable and ex secretary of the Independent Fire Company of Charlestown who was convicted of arson was granted a new trial today.

Charlestown T. W. Allen Jefferson County Independent Fire Company of

Stock Prices Reactionary Market Dips On Credit Fears

New York May 9 Nervousness over the credit situation caused highly irregular stock prices. Early gains gave way to sharp reaction, then partial recovery as large brokers warned of higher loan demands and rediscount rates. Call money eased from 14 to 12 percent, aiding some stabilization. Major movers included Case Threshing down 12, Union Carbide 8.5, United Dyes 6.25, with oils like Barnsdall and Pure Oil hitting year highs.

Stanley W Case Union Carbide United Dyewood Montgomery-Ward John Manville Bethlehemi Steel Barnsdall Pure Oil Tidewater Houston Oil General Electric Radio

Visitors and guests at the Hotel Grafton today

The Hotel Grafton welcomed numerous guests from cities including Philadelphia Ashland Charleston and Cincinnati among others. Local residents including Mrs J W Newell and Mr and Mrs Bert Dent joined travels to nearby towns. A motor tour carried Rev Turvan der and party to Philippi and Elkins.

Hotel Grafton J. W. McGuffey Philadelphia J. Milton Hagger, Jr Ashland N. C J. Glimer Smith Charleston H. L. Steinburg Washington D. C M. J. Hannighan Columbus Frank Kane Cincinnati C. E. Amos Emsey el Paso Texas H. C. Townes Ackmont J. H. Murphy Pittsburgh Jamestown N. Y H. Bruner Lancaster L. L. Decker Rochester W. C. Tate Elkins J. F. Demester Hagerstown C. §. Johnson Baltmore W. P. Barnes Fountain Hill TC. Starre Altoona J. W. Newell St. Louis H. D. King Ohio B. T. Lambert W. T. Otkers H. E. Kuhn 8. M. Digman Weat Main Street Hopemont W. Va Ida Boston Washington, D.C L. V. Boston Loveland Addition Bert Dent San Diego California Frank Turvander Paul Leeds Kigder Mary Leeds Philippi Broaddus College Davis and Elkins College C. McIntyre East Wilford Street Tormers West Union

Citizen Freed After Hermosillo Captive Release

Insane American engineer Roper, held captive at Hermosillo for three weeks, was released following consul interventions. Officials sought to present him as not responsible for the maps, with the release achieved after the claim of irresponsibility was established.

Hermosillo Nogales Sonora Roper

Lincoln used news story in campaign chronicles

Springfield May 9 An editorial from a Pennsylvania country newspaper dated February 11 1860 was cited by Dr William E Barton in an Illinois Historical Society address as shaping early Lincoln biography On Lincoln's nomination newspapers knew little about him and turned to that editor who supplied copies to Pennsylvania and beyond The action shows how Pennsylvanias editorial tie helped Lincoln gain support from the East and midwest in the 1860 convention

Springfield Lincoln William E. Barton Lincoln Authority Ilinois Chicago Illinois Lincon Barton Pennsylvania Middle West New York Seward Villa Berks County

Three companions exonerated in auto accident death at creek bridge

At Bellaire on May 9 two companions of Jesse Brock and others were exonerated from blame in a Mobile auto accident that caused Brock to be killed when his car left a bridge and plunged into a creek. Coroner W Neal led the inquiry and Velma Schaté was mentioned in the proceedings.

Bellaire Helen Brown Jesse Brock Shadyside Roy ‘Taylor West Liberty Silver ‘Hill W. Va Haney Brock W. Neal Velma Schaté

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