Old Settlers of Grafton From Erin to Ireland and Beyond
A poemlike record traces the early pioneers who built Grafton, listing numerous Irish, German, French, and Scottish families by name. It names Henry Ahern, Patrick Barrett, Robert Burns, Dr. Matthew Campbell, John Cannon, Luke Cain, James Crowley, Patrick Dooley, Michael Finnegan, Luke Flanagan, Patrick Fitzgerald, Thomas Gregory, Michael Gleason, James Henderson, Michael Horan, and hundreds more, drawing lines from Portrush to Donegal and beyond. The piece reflects long-ago settlers who came to the junction, helped establish railways, and settled the valley of the Tygart in Grafton’s early days.
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Grafton
Erin
Rhine
Germany
France
Albion
Strand
Cheviot Hill
Scottish
Henry Ahern
John Ahern
Michael Arrington
Portrush
Rathduff
Innishannon
Patrick Barrett
Michael Birming
Bam
Robert Blaney
Gowlam
Inniskilled
Bantrey
Patrick Burns
James Barrett
Michael Boland
Abbeydorney
Clashmore
Rushyland
Robert Burns
Michael Brew
Ttutor
James Bell
Kilkgnnell
Innistimon
Bermanberry
Donnybrook
John Dooran
Thomas Dolan
John Devine
Dublin
Timahoe
Macmine
Patrick Dooley
John Duffy
Michael Donohue
Dromore
Ballygowley
Ballaghue
John Dougherty
Michael Devine
James Doyle
Kilfenora
Dougannon
Boyle
Thomas Dunn
James Dulin
Edward Dillon
Borrosleigh
Kinitty
Fiddon
Michael Finnegan
Francis Flanagan
Peter Fahey
Termonfeekin
Kilcock
Castleblackney
Peter Flannery
Francis Ford
Carter Thomas Fallon
Foxford
Maycullen
Ramelton
Luke Flanagan
Patrick Fleming
John Fahey
Drumcondra
Kinawley
Drogheda
Patrick Fitzgerald
James Pen
Faith and Miracles Reported in Gospel Verse
A compact biblical fragment states If ye have faith and Jesus as described in verse 1, the short excerpt emphasizes belief as a prerequisite for discernible miracle or blessing. The line reflects traditional faith teaching.
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Jesus
Trade Rainbows and Realities in Latin American Trade
Analyzing Pan American prospectors role in South American expansion with Nicholas Roosevelt noting Latin America is diverse and largely unreceptive to Europe. He warns vast resources exist but purchasing power is low and U S needs balance with Europe. Practical trade growth is possible but limited.
Protection and trade limits in Latin America
The speaker notes exports and 25 percent of imports in 1938, with potential but limited growth. Latin America's low purchasing power requires more raw Latin American products in exchange for more U S goods. U S industry must be protected from foreign undercutting to maintain living standards, especially as foreign trade expands or is constrained across South America Europe and Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Tygart Dam
Fetterman
Board of Trade
Washington
Latin America
United States
Europe
Asia
August in Park Brings Eleanor Toward a Secret Write
Eleanor, alone with her baby Jessica, watches the park’s August heat and the city’s crowded lives. She begins weaving a story in her mind, reading faces and fates from passersby, and rekindles her own call to write as she finally touches the typewriter again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor
Jessica
Phil
Jeanor
Greas
H. Twombley Jones
Howard Seabright
Gloria Grayson
Harding
Waldorf Roof
Father Kelly
Blane Street
O'Connor
Washington
Paris
Beldington
Blesnor Parrish
Fighting Chairman Kay to Lead West Virginia Republicans
Morgantown Post notes Bob Kay is chosen as state Republican chairman, bringing a fighting leadership style from his football captaincy and legal career. His two years as assistant state chairman sharpened political skill, and Charleston observers expect renewed party vigor and a focus on fiscal policy over New Deal deficits.
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Morgantown Post
Bob Kay
Bob
West Virginia
Charleston
West
Kay
Suit Settled Out of Court Against Late Sheriff
Charleston May 16 A circuit court order settled the State's suit against Andrew Eye late sheriff of Pendleton County. Payment of 28 258 84 by Kana was ordered. Assistant Attorney General Ira Partlow said part of the 1930 31 shortage was from bank closings and the rest from improper handling by a deputy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Kanawha Circuit
Andrew Eye
Pendleton County
Ira Partlow
Bye
Aged Lady Dees Richwood Funeral for Matilda Dean
Funeral services will be held tomorrow for Mrs Matilda Dean 72 mother of Principal D B Dean of Richwood High school The text also references a continuation of a poem about early Graf ton settlers and local laborers The piece notes May 16 as the date and mentions Richwood Ohio with a nod to the B and O railroad workers in a broader poem context
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Richwood
Matilda Dean
D. &. Dean
Richwood High School
Reversing the proverb guides risky bridge play
In Barclay on Bridge Shepard Barclay argues that counting each trick in isolation harms play. He analyzes a four contract where West's club lead and signals hinder South's chances, detailing how a different ruff and an able use of spades and diamonds could salvage the contract. North-South were at the table.
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West
East
South
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Taylor County
Thomas Howley
Michael Horan
John Hussion
Thomas Lannon
William Loftus
Drumliff
Stracone
Kilmacthomas
Gabrial Lanham
Thomas Lana *Han
Peter Lyman
Kilkenny
Abbeyleix
Glassan
John Miles
Bartholomew Muggins
James Malarkey
Clarinbridge
Ballymore
Borris
Ossory
Anthony Madden
James Manning
Michael Moran
Castlebar
Londonderry
Lurgan
John Mitchell
James Manion
Thomas Murphy
Ratfryland
Balbriggan
Ballybrophy
Michael Murphy
Andrew Mitchell
William Mulligan
Ballarena
Cranmore
Castle Donovan
John Matchen
Charles Mooney
Patrick Moran
Dushaughlin
Paradiselle
Cavan
John Moon
Albert Moriarity
Henry Malone
Mullinahone
Bell Harbor
Athlone
George McAleese
William McAtee
John McAvay
Mount Bellew
Liscasey
Galway
Martin McCabe
Thomas McCalmar
William McCracken
Tyrellspass
Saint Patrickswell
Kilcullen
Thomas McDermott
Jjames McGee
Thomas McGraw
Ballyglulin
Killegan
Belaugh
James McGinnis
Patrick McGraw
Patrick McHale
Clermorris
Drumlish
Kinsale
McLaughlin
Mary
John
Patrick
Hugh
County Connaught
Bellew
McMannimon
Peter
Peter McGuire
Ballycastle
County Mayo
Glanmire
John McNichol
William McFadden
Alex McMackin
Skibbereen
New Bridge
Dan City
Conor
St. Mary's Street
West Grafton
Wheeling Intelligencer
South America
United States of America
Hemisphere
Nicholas Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Lima
Brazil
Costa Rica
Italy
Bulgaria
Mr.Roosevelt
Pail Parrish
New York
Ose
Jessica Ei
Aspirat
Kat Douglas
Bele
Elamor
Mac
O's
Ohio
Lady Dees
Ifactographs
Cologne
California—Vernon Pottery
Skaggs & CO
Barclay
Shepard Barclay
Hasta
Alps
Loketuse Soda
Taz
Aki
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