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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1920

Page

3

Fred Paul Grosscup Seeks Governor With Farm Platform

Fred Paul Grosscup, a Kanawha Valley farmer turned developer, pledges to boost agriculture across West Virginia. He has invested in Putnam County land, planning ten acre plots with homes, barns, and poultry yards for sale or rent to reliable farmers. Grosscup frames himself as The Farmers' Opportunity, promising better agricultural conditions statewide.

Fred Paul Grosscup Kanawha Valley Hoe Putnam County West Virginia

Many Local Visitors Seen at Leap Year Dance

Daily Sentinel notes a flood of townsfolk and out of town guests attending the leap year dance at St Augustine's auditorium and visiting in the city. Residents from Piedmont Clarksburg Keyser and Philippi mingle with Wilkinsburg and Morgantown visitors while Mr and Mrs Grover Stewart relocate nearby.

Daily Sentinel Hays Kesling Elkins Marie Phillis Piedmoor Isabella TL. M. Hall Wendel Grafton Lulu Connor Woolworth's Bob Kealy We Fon Dimesel Isabela M. Lawson Ifemington Grover J. Stewart Beeca Street Lawrence Poling Philippi St Augustine’s Auditorium Joshua Cole Ferninston Albert, Wilson Knottsville St. Augustine's Auditorium J.P. Kerns Webster Irene Gorman Jor Piedmont Misee& Marguerite May O'Donnell Oscar EE. Hayes Mannington Wif Mayes Grace McAuliffe Clarks Tuiry Albert Kelly Simpson George Sprayer Sentdale Uther Ar Chireh Margaret Shier Keyser Anna Rendie Main Street John W. Menear Harry G. Clark Jenne Akron Oni

Miracle Man Promises Big Night for Local Fans

A long, detail filled item notes theater showings of The Miracle Man at the Opera House May 13 14 and 15 with multiple ads and quotes. It mentions marriages ceremonies at Alton Illinois and the couple planning to settle on a farm west of town. Local residents Jake, Lillie Mouser and others are listed among attendees and well wishers.

Farah Te Froma Lapiechaiy Cour Brown Ot Webster Dallas Jones Moatsville Opera’ House Opera House Martha Miracle Man

Flora Newton Weds in Nebraska in April Nuptials

Miss Flora Newton formerly of Webster and long based in the county married April 14 at her Nebraska home. Her sister is Mrs Hayward Femi of West Knotts avenue. The Daily Sentinel prints a Palmyra Nebraska Journal account noting a pretty ceremony and heartfelt congratulations from friends across the county.

Fred Reger Fred Blake Weston Howard Reynolds Buckhannon Queen M. W. Sturms Nelington Ada Hickman Akron Ohio al Barker Toledo Cumberland Eugene McDaniel Knottsville Allie Mixx Helen Colburn Fairmont Mattie Colburn Grafton Hoa Frances Bartlett Industral School Pruntytown Lewis Jenkins Philippi F. W. Davis Keyser J. Webb Davis First Ward Charles A. Pilson Marmont George Monger Clarksburg John Davidson Flemington George Swisher Vairmont Clandy Jefferys L. V. Atha Maple Avenue Robert Clayton Wesleyan College W. E. Clayton Washington Street Lawrence V. Atha Claude Jefferys Walter Cote John A. Cole Netlie Smith W. M. Walter Brooklyn N Sarah Baker Bunafield Walnut Street W. (. Bamgardner Mae William Colebank Baby Michdelsohn Mrs. Ox Reevep Cere Ceal Misa Sadie’ Grey Alton Mlinois Mie Alverta Helset Charlie Newton Broi A the Bide Stanley Maddox Appliew Prezent Sentinal Campbell-Newson Flora Newton Webster Nebraska Hayward Femi West Knotts Avenue Palmer

Child saves brother after kitchen blaze burns youth

In Aldaya Pennsylvania on May 8 a 2 year old boy named Wellington Lucas was severely burned when his sleeve caught fire from an open gas range. His sister Davothy Lucas aged 9 pulled off the night dress but not before deep burns. Fire officials say the quick action may save him.

Chty, Pa Davothy Lucas Wallington Lucas

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