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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1930
Page
8
A historical reflection on Mother's Day detailing its origins with Anna Jarvis, the symbolism of the white carnation, and the national reverence for motherhood. It notes celebrations, family reunions, and public displays of honor, including flag displays and expressions of love for living and deceased mothers.
A lyrical fragment continues on Mothers Day page one with a narrator describing a woman with a golden basket of jeweled tiaras flowers and garlands soaring toward a bright star. She trips on a twinkling star spilling the pretty items into an ethereal void.
A reflective tribute describes a mother’s enduring love as a crown of gems descending upon her, while a worn father’s aging figure recalls a boy’s spirit. The piece honors mothers, sons abroad, and the sacred bond that survives scars, letters, and time.
In a quarrel at Mrs. Riley's home a revolver was seized and fired twice, killing Sheffield who fled and was shot by the widow. Sheffield, married, is indicted on a bribery charge tied to a city council graft investigation. He allegedly paid $500 to former alderman Louis M. Kitten to secure a vote for fire department equipment.
Harold M. Ward seeks a circuit court injunction to stop the Tom Thumb Golf Course in Charleston, arguing the course is a nuisance that disturbs the peace of his property. The West Virginia Tom Thumb Golf Course Company denies the allegations. depositions were ordered and the case set for final hearing.
Charleston May 10 H C Ogden Wheeling publisher was termed the logical man for the Republican nomination for the United States Senate at the August primary by Speaker J William J Cummins of the House of Delegates during a Charleston visit Cummins cited Ogdens fitness ability and party service while noting Ogden had not stated his plans following Senator Guy D Goffs withdrawal from re election bid
Beckley May 10 The Raleigh county jail housing 94 prisoners was put under quarantine by the county health department after a smallpox case. All prisoners and jail staff families and the jailer were vaccinated by Dr A S Murphy following Robert Godby 21 diagnosed with smallpox by Dr E B Hedrick. Godby awaiting trial on an automobile theft charge was committed ten days ago and had been ill three days.
May 10 Bogota reports Paul K Keating of Oil City Pennsylvania was killed while guarding payroll funds of 26000 pesos for Tropical IL Company. Robbers fired on the pay car near Cenizo, seized the money, killed the paymaster and wounded the driver, then fled. police hunt under way amid speculation the attackers were foreigners.
Miss Mary Goley’s health limits her activities as she recovers from a sprained ankle. Community notices mention a spring benefit comedy The Family Upstairs at the High School Auditorium on May 9th, with plans for related meetings and visits from local residents including John Griffith and J Edgar Morris. Gift items for graduation at Evans Jewelry are advertised along with travel between towns and visits by residents during the week.
The Grafton Rotary Club held its regular weekly meeting featuring three new Rotarians H A Rice delivered the principal address Harry C Compton introduced B B Bryant W L Long and John McCafferty Harold A Rige reported on the district convention held in Charleston last week
Congressional tariff conferees clashed over expert debenture and flexible provisions without resolution. Senate members resisted and the impasse persisted as talks stalled.
Minneapolis on May 10 reported a dramatic shooting in an office between Alderman J Russell Sheffield and Marie Riley 31 a widow. Sheffield was shot twice and Riley wounded herself after the quarrel both were said near death in St Marys hospital as Sheffield gave his account.
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