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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1929
Page
8
Ad claims rheumatic and sciatic pains stem from impurities in blood due to kidney issues and offers Cystex as a quick acting, non sedative remedy. It promises strong relief without narcotics and an iron clad guarantee, priced at 0c.
Flesher, held by officers after a hat exchange and alleged discharges from the U S Army are found on him. A wallet contains a photo and a note about Arlington Cemetery. He claims wartime service, seeks Legion contacts, and says a man gave him $1.50 before arrest. A national park movement is noted in the Ozarks.
The Enna Jettick Shoes manufacturers pledge to fit feet perfectly with right style and width for women and Junior Enna Jetticks, offering a wide range of sizes at a moderate cost from five to six dollars a pair.
I Stanton DeMoss, who rented the Houser Garage on Barrett Street, announces a new service station named DeMoss Gas & Battery Station. It offers storage by the month and light repair work. Public invitation to test the service. 229 Barrett St. Grafton West Virginia.
Mrs. Lille E Smith 28 died from a combination of ailments at her home in Reedsville Thursday morning. She was a Gordon M E church member and to be buried there Sunday at 2 PM with Rev A J Renns officiating. Survivors include her sister Margaret M Smith of Reedsville, seven brothers and her husband and three sons. Additional delegates and a state insurance note follow in the report.
West Virginia delegates to the Grand Encampment of Royal Neighbors Auxiliary of Modern Woodmen of America left Graf ton this morning for the annual meeting starting Monday May 6 in Minneapolis Minnesota. Mrs Nelia Selvey state supervisor accompanies by Mrs
Arch Petersen Grafton high school coach heads to Chicago to enter three Old Gold and Blue athletes in the National Interscholastic Track and Field Meet under the University of Chicago with local boys renowned for record performances in the state.
Bud McKeen Herbert Thompson and Paul Willis headline local entries as Coach Petemen voices confidence in the team. Willis set 11 feet in pole vault and McKeen cleared 5 feet 9 inches in high jump at Elkins while Thompson holds the state discus record. Petersen travels to Morgantown for WVHSA meeting to consider entering Chicago University contests May 31 to June 1.
H. D. Bays uncle of escapees Tom and William Bays was moved into the nephew's vacated cell in Taylor county jail after receiving a jail sentence and a hundred dollar fine in Wendell for moonshine possession.
The fragment notes a healing by Constable Goyle near the Davis mines and mentions a half gallon of the alleged shine. The text is incomplete but identifies the individuals and location and references a quantity of illicit liquor.
Three prisoners named C. V. Smith, D. L. Goodwin and Thorl Phillips completed their sentences and were dismissed from Taylor County Jail this morning. Sheriff W. J. Mays announced the release. Smith and Goodwin are reported to have met terms of their confinement.
Two individuals faced joint charges for obtaining license plates at this location and each served a 60 day term. Thurl Phillips had been held on a felony indictment but the case was dismissed.
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