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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1925
Page
2
A concise look at what defines a hymn versus a religious song, noting enduring qualities and the impact on worship. It highlights Isaac Watts and other hymn writers such as Charles Wesley, Toplady, and Lowell Mason, with brief biographical glimpses and the popularity of classic hymns like When I Survey the Wondrous Cross.
Seven alleged participants remain at large as state police and county officers hunt across a wide area to round up indictments from the Taylor and Harrison counties grand juries. John Billy’s confession ties a United Mine Workers organizer to the plot and 14 indictments result from the case plus a separate arrest of Jim Toney on a misdemeanor charge.
The Taylor county court petitioned Judge Kittle to dissolve an injunction blocking plans for a new courthouse. Prosecuting Attorney Merle Watkins opposed, with attorney Gene W. Ford for the county. Judge Kittle to rule soon as court adjourned for the weekend.
Topeka Kansas May 21 Former Governor Jonathan M Davis was found not guilty by a jury on the bribery conspiracy charge tied to a pardon for Walter Grundy. The verdict came after three hours of deliberation and four ballots with early 10 to 2 for acquittal. The case against Davis and his son Russell G Davis on another bribery count remains.
Winthrop Maine May 21 police hunt for a man who shot Ada Hayward and Miss Towns in their cottage then set it ablaze. Mrs Towns wounded and in hospital. niece abducted. Search follows trail similar to Earl Woodward case in Vermont. State officials said dogs and posses pursue the abductor.
Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Nye and family, along with Miss Florence Brestal and Paul Brestal, have returned from a visit with friends in Claude.
Chicago May 21 An alleged tampering attempt targets a prospective juror in the William Darling Shepherd trial over the death of his wealthy son Wm McChintock. State’s Attorney Crowe orders a full investigation as detectives detain a venireman and probe witness tampering tied to the case. The disappearance of key witness Robert White looms, with defense attorneys Stewart and O'Brien questioned but denying knowledge. Three tentative jurors are seated after 46 veniremen are examined and four challenges used.
Morgantown May 21 A stick of dynamite exploded near the Chaplin Collieries settlement at Orange on Scott's Run. J E Anderson and his family lived in the affected house. windows shattered but no injuries. Police recovered fuse remnants and an unexploded piece, noting the mine runs on an open shop basis.
New York May 21 Mrs Helene Auguste Gesen Volk head of a so called baby farm on East 86th Street was indicted for first degree manslaughter after a six month old infant William Winters died with a fractured skull. The death followed the child being thrown against a wall and was one of thirty children who died in her care. Health records indicate another baby farm run by Gesen Volk on Upper Park Avenue saw 14 additional child deaths. A second grand jury indicted her Tuesday on charges of substituting children placed in her care.
Kenova May 21 report on Broaddust college’s move to Charleston was rejected as Charleston offered no financial terms. The Baptist state convention unanimously backed keeping Broaddus as a four year college at Philippi and Alderson as a junior college for women. A $600,000 fundraising drive will start immediately to endow and support present needs.
Miss Marquess a longstanding Haymond Settlement resident died of paralysis at her brother Hugh Marquess's home after years of illness. Born October 14 1841 she was 74 and survived by brother Hugh and sister Elizabeth Watkins of Dallas. Funeral set for 2 30 PM Friday at Haymond Church with Rev H A Rush. Burial in church cemetery.
In the Delmar Coal Company of Rosemont versus twenty one union miners the court awarded immediate possession of their houses to the coal company. W. P. Samples appealed for a short grace period to arrange security, while a list of company officials accompanied the action. The trial judge directed possession pending appeal.
Hearings before the Supreme Court on Don Chafin former sheriff of Logan county aimed at appealing his conviction for federal prohibition law violations. Attorneys filed writ of certiorari and supersedeas last Friday seeking October term review after district court verdict and circuit court affirmation.
Harold B. Ward, a traveling salesman, was acquitted of murder in the February shooting of Mrs. Lawrence W. Schlee at the Schlee home in Pittsburgh. Ward received $1,000 bail on an assault and battery charge. Schlee testified Ward began shooting after alleged blackmail. Ward claimed self defense, saying he thought Schlee was armed. Mrs. Ward testified to her husband's wife’s improper relations with Schlee and confessed to her husband. Schlee denied any misconduct with Mrs. Ward.
A stream of residents from Moatsville Laurel Run Knottsville Fleming ton and other nearby towns visited Gratton on shopping business. Mrs H W Dent welcomed a six pound baby girl named Mary Virginia born May 18. Several locals reported errands, visits and returns from trips to Clarksburg Belington Webster Simpson and Philips.
Priceless colonial records discovered in a drawer with Christmas ornaments at St. James Lutheran Church in New York City include the 1703 ordination certificate of Rev. Justus Falckner, noted as the first regularly ordained minister in the Western World, along with related Lutheran documents from the colonial period.
Thirty seven graduates from Simpson high school and eighth grade were honored Monday night. Professor Lively delivered the commencement address and Rev. F. G. Radabaugh offered a devotional. County Superintendent Dellet Newton presented diplomas as the class toured Broaddus College and Philippi. Twelve autos and one truck ferried the party.
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