A Peoples Guardian And Friend Grafton Sentinel
The Grafton Sentinel, a weekday publication in Grafton West Virginia, lists Howard H. Holt as publisher and business manager. It notes Bennettt with offices and editorial rooms at 102 Latrobe Street and provides Bell Telephone contact.
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People's Guardian
Grafton Sentinel
Grafton
W. Va
Postoffice
Howard H. Holt
Veers
N Bennettt
Latrobe St
Bell Telephone
Public notices and opinion pieces from early news
A compilation of editorial notes and notices discusses public opinion on motion picture ethics, health statistics on Negro mortality, and a Supreme Court ruling voiding a second federal child labor measure. The pieces highlight industry standards, racial health improvements, and limits of federal power in regulating labor.
Local shoppers and visitors fill Grafton listings
Numerous names appear in the city’s daily report with buyers, sellers, and visitors from Cumberland, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Boston, New York, Wheeling, Columbus, and Clarksburg. The piece notes operater changes at the B and O office, a piano company horn installation, community sales, and a large group traveling to Fairmont for a grand commandry event.
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RN. Rackley
Pittsburgh
Grafton
P. N. Long
Cumberland
David Speyan
Wheeling
G. L. Bailey
Gladys Wilburn
Terra Alta
Charles H. Naber
Boston
Mass
F. Stewart
New York City
Taylor Myres
Baltimore
Robert Paige
Lincoln Street
F. E. Gates
C. L. Menear
Flemington
W. T. Richey
Steubenville
Luther Burbank Advances New Cat Varieties in Santa Rosa
A newspaper correspondent visiting Santa Rosa observed Luther Burbank quietly progressing his work. Burbank reportedly has developed a variety of cats with no jackets and no waste, suggesting immense potential value. The piece notes Canada awarding a prize of $4,000 for a wheat sample, highlighting global agricultural interest.
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Genoa
Washington
Santa Rosa
Cal
Luther Burbank
Burbank
Canada
Personalities Nudge Grafton Visitor Log with Brief Notices
A stream of visitors and locals crowd Grafton today with names tied to Pruntytown New Castle Parkersburg Fairmont Morgantown and Baltimore. Notables include Pearl Groves Robert Hooper W D Brown H M Hoffman and Elizaveth Kaufman among others as they stop by for visits business or residence updates.
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J. ©. Ludden
Columbus
J. J. Debnes
Roswell
Carl Reger
Morgantown
Paul Robinson
Baltimore
Grafton
V. Foland
Bluefield
Edward Oliver
Pearl Groves
Pruntytown
Robert Hooper
New Castle
W. D. Brown
Parkersburg
G. W. Tallington
Fairmont
Orchard Street
Huffard
M. Gregg
A.B. Regner
Newark
N. J
Aldla Dalfour
Montreal
Can
C. Price
Austin
Misa Elizaveth Kaufman
W. Clark
Pittsburgh
L. M. Ford
New York City
Reed
Charleston
Young Lady Becomes Grafton City Constable
Miss Elsie Moran of the First ward is deputized to serve as city constable with county court backing. Her record includes arresting a large colored man at Coffman and returning him unaided, demonstrating nerve and grit in penal duties. The experiment may not become permanent, but proves women can handle police tasks and potentially influence future voting.
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Grafton
Elsie Moran
Squire Denjoss
County Court
Moran
Squire Demos
Coffman
Brock
Glee Club entertains Industrial School at Pruntytown
The High School Glee Club semi-chorus visited Pruntytown last night with about thirty members and instructor Mrs Wilkinson to entertain the Industrial School boys. Songs jokes and impersonations delighted the audience and the school urged a return engagement. Outsiders praised Mia Wilkinson and the club.
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High School Glee Club
Industrial School
High School
Glee Club
Pruntytown
Industral School
Mrs. Wilkinson
Asan
Mia. Wilkinson
Clu
Lattelite Malone
John Reltner
Chas, McDade
Gratton High School Semi chorus polished performance
Mildred Bartlett led a semi chorus rehearsal at Gratton High School with the ensemble preparing a program for the school concert. The group worked on vocal harmony and stage presence as directors guided students through pieces.
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Mildred Bartlett
Staat
Mothers Day Observed At Blueville Methodist Church
The W C T U of Blueville held a public Mothers Day program at the Blueville Methodist church. Rev Dr Theo Crickenberger spoke on Mothers of History and praised Frances Willard and Catherine Booth. The evening featured readings songs and recitations by local ladies and children, with choir performances and a final note of regret that attendance was not larger.
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Blueville
Henry, Kramer
Carrie Shefferman
Theo. Crickenberger
Florence
Blanche Wittman
Mothers of Our Land
J. W. Travis
Bessie Shafferman
Kramer
G. H. L. Beeman
Frances Willard
Mothers and Daughters of
America
Catherine Booth
Salvation Army
P. JT. Crickenberger
Sumlay
Grafton High Defeats Newburg 5 to 3 in Fast Contest
Grafton High School beat Newburg 5 to 3 as Warne pitched a full game with seven hits, 11 strikeouts, and strong support from Hefner with two hits. Bert led Newburg with a home run and a single in four trips. Grafton to host a return game Saturday predicting another fast battle.
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Grafton
Bert
Newburg
Grafton High School
Grafton AB Roh. C
Grafton AB Roh. C. A. Warne
Henry
Ickman
Homer
Invitations and weddings mark a May event round in Grafton
Court Ave Maria of his city received an invitation from Court Santa Maria Charles ym to attend the initiatory exercises on Sunday May 21. Juanita Wilmoth and Eugene Kersting wed in Clarksburg last night at eight o clock the ceremony performed by Rev Engle. The newly married couple will reside in Grafton after a short eastern honeymoon. Agnes Connor and Otis Bennett married May 6 at Tunnelton.
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H. G. Bosler
Charleston
J .E. D. Olwin
Baltimore
R. N. Taylor
Chicago
Grafton
Allen Demoss Ang
Thornton
Fred Watkins
B. F. Poe
C. Jay Fleming
W. A. Beavers
Dolores Curry
C.C. Batson
Smith Ringer
C. F. Malone
Corbin Fland
Fairmont
Doris Selvey
Simpson
Biste White
Loar's Jewelry
Mina Lake
M. P. Maloney
Doughtie
Davis
Newbury
Ave Maria
Court
Clarksburg
Juanita Willmoth
Eugene Kersting
Engle
Methodist Episcopal Church
Donald Kersting
Ono Kersting
Elizabeth M. Wilmoth
Juanita
Eugene J. Kersting
West Virginia
Kersting
Cty
Grafton High School
Grafton Minking and Truet Company
West Virginia University School of Engineering
Angus Fergusos
U. S. Army
France
Hennett-Connor
Otis L. Bennett
Cumberland
Mian
Agnes Connor
Tunnelton
Ti. F. Donley
M. B
Class Initiation Of P H C Members Will Be Held Thursday
Owing to the large number of candidates at the Protected Home Circle meeting last week the initiation exams could not be completed for all. A further initiation session will be held Thursday to accommodate remaining candidates.
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P. H.C
Wehn Hall Meeting Promises Important Initiation Work
The regular degree team that conducted the initiation at the convention will be present to carry out initiation requirements. This Thursday night gathering is described as very important and all members are urged to attend as business of significance will be discussed.
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Wehn Hall
Bridge collapse on Brazos River near Marlin claims lives
Marlin Texas May 17 four people drowned and fifteen missing after the Marlin Belton bridge failed during repairs over the Brazos river. The bodies of Mrs. Ed Mosely Beaumont and Mrs. Goldberg Marlin were identified among those recovered. Rescue teams, boats and rafts aided in pulling survivors from the water before they sank. Mayor Stadlworth and Dr. Allen were rescued downstream in serious condition. A child was in a car that went down with the bridge and remains missing. Charles Phipps survived after his truck plummeted through the structure.
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Marlin
Texas
Marlin-Belton
Here
Brazos River
Ed Mosely
Beaumont
Goldberg
F. M. Stadlworth
W. H. Allen
Charles Phipps
Whisky Ship Seized Off Tersey Coast In Prohibition Action
New York May 16 A P The prohibition navy captured a sloop of 126 tons laden with 2 000 cases of whisky off the New Jersey coast. The vessel was brought into New York harbor by the cutter Hahn. Six crew members were arrested in the seizure.
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New York
Prohibition Navy
New York Harbor
Hahn
New Jersey
Corpse of Man Who Leaped From Bridge Found
The body of J. Marlos, known as John Moroskovich, 85, a former Lowesville miner, was recovered from the Monongahela River near Fairmont after he leaped from the concrete bridge Monday morning. Coroner J. L. Blocher deferred burial preparations at Cunningham morgue. Domestic troubles, unemployment, and strikes are cited as possible motives.
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Fairmont
W. Va
J. Marios
Lowesville
Monongahela
C. W. Poling
John Payton
Jesse Nedley
J. Murphy
J. L. Blocher
Cunningham
J. Marlos
John Moroskovich
Beechwood
Mfhers
Marlos
Osmo Crew Prepares Boats As Vessel Slows Near Rocks
A wireless message from Osmo reports the crew rushing to assist and prepare to take to boats while Osmo creeps along at slow speed after backing toward rocks. An officer noted the vessel was near hazardous waters and proceeding cautiously.
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Ette
Osmo
Parkersburg to Host WV Trapshooting Tournament
West Virginia trapshooters gather in Parkersburg for a three day meet at the Parkersburg Gun Club starting Thursday. Local team chosen by eliminations includes C L Walker W H Cooper W J Hines H B Depue and F C Kramer. Participants from Wheeling Charleston Huntington Fairmont Clarksburg St Marys Sistersville and western Pennsylvania plus Ohio shooters are expected. A WV state trap shooters association meeting Thursday will pick officers and a delegate to the southern zone meeting and decide the next meeting site.
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Parkersburg
West Virginia
National Association
State
Guns Club
C. L. Walker
W. H. Cooper
W. J. Hines
H. B. Depue
F.C. Kramer
Wheeling
Charleston
Huntington
Fairmont
Clarksburg
St. Marys
Sistersville
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia State Trap Shooters Association
Colonel White Stirs Civil War Veterans in Moundsville
MONDSVILLE May 17 Colonel H. B. White of Matewan state encampment commander stirred aged veterans with a rousing First M E church speech at the G A R state encampment opening in Moundsville. Mayor Wiencke welcomed the crowd as town flags and bunting flapped. Mrs Perry Sanders 68 of Hammond died at 2 20 pm after illness. funeral 2 30 pm tomorrow at her home with Rev Ddy of Fairmont Baptist church officiating. Interment Laurel cemetery Marion county.
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White
Perry Sanders
Hammond
Mondsville
H. 8. White
Matewan
West Virginia
General Assembly
C. F. Wiencke
M. E
Colonel White
Moundsville
Wiencke
Snyder
Clark
Grafton
Thompson
Fairmont
Bank watchman shot on streetcar in St Louis robbery
Henry Ahring watchman for the Bremen Bank was shot in the forehead by multiple bandits on a Broadway street car. They robbed a bank messenger of a satchel containing $2,000. It was the ninth bank messenger robbery on a street car in the past year.
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ST. Louis
Henry Ahring
Bremen
Ahring
Bank Massenger
Coal loadings rise in Kanawha field with more mines active
Charleston W Va May 16 Coal loadings yesterday in the water fields as reported by the West Virginia Operators association were 223600 tons compared with 197850 tons for Saturday. This was an increase of 25650 tons. Unconsigned cars on railroad sidings numbered 530 the report stated. Fifty one mines were reported to be working in the Kanawha fold.
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Charleston
W. Va
Wate
West Virginia Operators Association
Kanawha
Call for Help As Ormo Hit Oregon Rocks
Wireless calls for help went out early today as the auxiliary power schooner Ormo struck rocks off Cape Blanco on the Oregon coast. The vessel took water rapidly while a crew of about 25 fought to save the ship amid a heavy gale threatening grave danger.
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Francisco
Ormo
Cape Blanco
Oregon
Prohibition Agents Chase Whiskey Sloops Offshore New York
Prohibition agents report locating two new whiskey curbs near White Plains and off the Jersey coast linked to rum running from Canada. A crashed airplane near White Plains prompted a probe into a seized sloop Grace and Edna and a plan to pursue further aerial smuggling routes with state troopers deployed from White Plains.
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Canada
Bahamas
White Plains Bile
Jersey Coant
White Plains
Jorney
Grace
Edna
West Indies
Atate
Westchester
Warner
Scout Planet
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Solicitor General
Straw Hats
Klein & Co., Inc
June Hamrick
Irene Ware
M. W. Lawton
Philippi
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A. Pugh
H. A. Abbott
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W. F. Frederick Piano Company
Main Street
J.P. Stafford
Harry Reid
Elkins
Carl Fultz
Tom Mouser
Hardman
M.S. Landis
John F. Phillips
J. M. Scott
BH. M. Price
Belaire
H. Shalut
J. Ohlam
Cit
W. H. Brand
P. Petri
C. B. Kellay
Earl Collins
Galloway
R. M. Pitts
H. D. Reese
Pruntyton
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