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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1923
Page
4
The editorial column cites Chauncey M. Depew on happiness and buoyant spirits while discussing French policy in Syria. It contrasts wealth and health, notes that cheerfulness aids health, and critiques France's Mecca Mezosopotamus maneuver in a broad, opinionated roundup of international tactics.
The Bulgarian three year compulsory labor experiment, backed by the Agrarian party, forced able bodied men and women to contribute to the nation under the threat of fines. It proved costly and impractical, with limited educational value and little benefit to industrial nations, according to M. Lazard’s findings.
The article discusses Mrs Stillman's alimony demand of 90000 a year and claims about presidents saving money from their salaries. It cites Springfield Republican noting Taft and Wilson spent less than their salaries due to illness and war. Estimates suggest Taft saved around 100000 and Wilson up to 200000, though not guaranteed. It concludes 70000 is modest for a president given lifestyle expectations.
Rotarian Tom Wilson of Clarksburg gave the feature talk at the Grafton Rotary Club meeting in Hotel Grafton. He warned against fake stock and get-rich schemes, citing U S statistics and urging truth in advertising to protect West Virginia residents. Additional brief talks followed by Rev Brown and R D Herionimus, with B&O official Mr Kopp addressing the group and paying a fine for a name mix-up. Dr D C Peck presided.
Two minor crashes occurred in the city on Friday. C P Metzner, a McGraw Avenue resident and pottery maker, backed his newly purchased Hudson Super Six into a fence after learning to drive. Another collision near Webster involved a Ford roadster hitting a Chevrolet driven by Harold Barnhouse, damaging both fenders.
West Virginia University funds the state track and field meet, paying all gate receipts plus substantial sums to help boys travel to Morgantown. In five years the university spent $6,255.24 beyond gate income, with yearly disbursements ranging from $989.27 to $1,627.10, and it also pays half the railroad fare for contestants.
The sixth annual meet at Morgantown on May 18 will mirror prior aid for meals lodging officials programs and trophies. For 1922 expenditures include railroad fares 617.85 meals lodging 306.85 officials fees 276.26 medals 441.75 grounds help and stationery 201.06 insurance printing and incidentals total 1943 with gross receipts 316.80 leaving a deficit of 1627.10.
In Paducah on May 5 Mrs Henrietta Wagner, charged with murder over the explosion that wrecked Alfred Warren’s home and killed Mrs Warren, repudiated a jailhouse confession implicating Paul Helm the Paducah taxi driver. Investigators seek motive tied to Wagner’s jealousy. Wagner, Helm, and details from Princeton officials outline the evolving case as an examining trial is prepared.
Work on the Salvation Army Post of Taylor County moves ahead in the former M M A gymnasium. Carpentry renovates the north end for Capt Clifford Miller to run Army business. Beaver boarding forms an interior church look as seats and a pulpit are prepared. Regular worship will shift from the courthouse once the room is ready for occupation.
Miss Ethel Roach has been discharged after treatment at the City Hospital. Alvan Clark, Randolph McVicker, Mrs. J C Riffee, Miss Helen Coffman, Miss Mildred Croganta and others are listed as improving or recovering following operations or medical care. Dr Smith of Philippi also nearing discharge after extended treatment.
W. M. Wat king, prosecuting attorney for Taycones, urges high school boys aged 17 to 21 in Grafton and Taylor County to join the Military Training Camps Association program. Camp Knox opens July 27 with about 4,000 participants from Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia, and Kentucky. Government funding covers expenses. applicants must submit smallpox vaccination and typhoid prophylaxis certificates.
Wilson Jones of Viropa West Virginia writes that at age 108 he seeks his Civil War pension. He claims service in Company 8, 17 Regiment, discharged April 25, 1866, and says he has received no payment. He asks Red Cross to inquire with government for his overdue pension.
C H L West elevator man at Union Bank building in Clarksburg recalls a light snow on May 1 1877 when he was a boy moving with his family from Duck Creek to Lost Creek and helping plant eight acres of corn. He notes the day was similar in weather to April 30 of this year.
Memorial Day plans in Grafton include Sam M. Zinn and W Burns named chairs with G A R M L Trout as post commander. Ex Senator Howard Sutherland of West Virginia will be principal speaker as a monster parade begins at 9 20 a m featuring bands G A R Sons of Veterans ex service men and Legionaires students fraternal groups and more. Graves at the National Cemetery will be decorated, followed by ice cream and refreshments at the school. An afternoon baseball game and attractions from J A Glaze usement Co. are planned under Taylor County Post No 78 American Legion.
A petition circulated today seeks county court action to grade a roadway from Main Webster road west of Claude Pauley’s Walnut street residence to the fairgrounds. It would create a direct city route avoiding Handley’s and Davis’ crossings, with court consideration expected next Monday.
Hon W M Watkins of Graf ton Taylor county chair of the Citizens Military Training Camp south to Camp Knox near Louisville explains the training camp program for West Virginia boys. The civilian military training camp aims to build citizenship patriotism discipline and self reliance through outdoor life and athletic coaching. Over 4 000 young men will be trained this summer and parents are urged to visit to see how their boys live and learn.
The motto of Mr. Frank Bennett, clerk of Taylor county, is If you want it right do it yourself. He was seen Wednesday morning cleaning and polishing filing cases with a mop and water, explaining he grew tired of dirty, dingy cages and decided to tidy the office. Locals noted few county clerks would undertake such a cleanup, praising his initiative.
A country farmer rides a hog past Union Drug Store in Grafton inviting a reporter to hold his “wag” while shopping. He returns, proclaims the hog cost only twenty dollars, and jokes about not losing it as fruit ripens on the farm.
Sheriff Mays announced at the Taylor county office that a war on delinquent taxpayers is underway. He said a large amount of unpaid taxes exists, much of it due to evasion or neglect, and preparations are being made to compile the delinquent list and commence prosecutions soon.
The Parish Realty Co Cures the services of Mr W B Stitt of Bridgeport Ohio to lead the real estate and insurance sales department. He comes from Marietta Ohio where he served in an executive capacity with Gabrinet Coz a steel office fixtures maker. Stitt focuses on real estate sales for the firm including Brownlow adds and county commissions. Otis Parrish will stay in charge of offices and handle insurance and clerical duties.
A Sentinel reporter finds money on a street in Grafton while Miss Virginia Wilson a stenographer witnesses the scene. The paper offers to return the funds to the owner through Jas. D. Grist and notes possible arrangements with a local bank. Miss Lyla Travis was in town shopping and visiting friends.
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