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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1919

Page

3

Debate Over League of Nations Shapes U S Sovereignty

May 13 dispatch from Washington reports intense lobbying in the Senate over the Treaty of Peace and the League of Nations. Opponents warn of loss of sovereignty and a global supergovernment, while supporters argue for collective security. Senators’ votes hinge on understanding the full instrument as a partisan clash looms in the capital.

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Personal notices and Shriners traffic in Grafton

Local society column records numerous Shriners visitors and events in Grafton including practitioners to Fairmont Martinsburg Wheeling and Martinsburg for Shriners ceremonies. It notes marriages licenses for Thomas H. Tighe and Madea Payne and various residents visiting, traveling, or returning from military service with discharge details.

Death of Jessie Currey Shocks Pruntytown Community

In Pruntytown on Friday the 23rd at 1 P.M. Jessie Currey died after months of expectation. She lived here two years and won many hearts with her constant kindness. A service was held at her home and the body moved to Harmony Grove for burial. Survivors include her father, mother, two sisters Mrs. Georgie Drainer and Mrs. Frankie Imner, and friends recall her smile and patient spirit.

Roth Norton Akron Oni Ham. Margueran Ross Street Ennes Lattimore H & O. System Thomas Vance United States Army Tom Camp Shelby John “ Rose France L. Robinson Cairo Central Hotel Claude Stubbins Edith ,Stubbins East Knotts Avenue Camp Mill Long Island N. Y Claud Stubbins Ralph Jail Ghtabula Ohio Jessie Currey Georgie Drainer Frankie Imner Harmony Grove

Bailey Ridge Hints of Social Visits Amid Wet Planting Delays

Miss George Frank browsed shops in Grafton on Saturday last week while George Hunt conducted business in Grafton another day. William Smedley visited the Reese home Thursday evening, Roberta Reese and son Joe called at Billie Goft’s near Newburg Sunday, and Mr. Melt Newcome of Iron Town dropped by his son Earl’s place last Sunday. Farmers report slow planting due to persistent wet weather, urging patience as conditions improve.

Lo Tallman Belington Tallman Grand Commandery West Virginia Hovatter Booths Creek Harvey Seranage McGee George W. Hall Thornton Wm. Feltner Webster D. W. DeMoss Frank Gerkin Fairmont F. Kincaid McMechen F. H. Kincaid East Boyd Street Kincaid H. B. Gwynn Fre Tucker Philaelphia Isabella J. Walter West Washington Street Glimpsewood Blueville Thomas Vincent R. E. Mazum East Ain Street J. B . Ellis Ruth Jackson Indianapolis Corrine Rutherford Harold Dawson Walter Goodwin First Ward W. Reger Loar, Hendrickson & Co Carl Bryson Clarksburg V. J. McGonagla Ans Reno Grafton Thel Helen Bradford James Thompson Clarkstutg Henry Newcomb Parkersburg Minnie Boylen Centralotel J. J. Foley Daughters of Isaballa Fairmont David J. Pao George W. Poe eWat Wilford Street France Poe Chemical Warfare Department Ben Gerber Misa Bertha Cole Gerber Marguerite Tucker Tibella Roy Zimmerman Martin James Brown South Side Victor Blaney 63Th Aero Squadron Richmond William Shanley Wiliam Archdeacon Co T. J. Mackey Gratton Columbus Ohio George Worder Independence John Niland W. C. Hansen Huntington W. H. Prince Washington Central Hotel Fred Martin Miss Mae Baltimore Noah Parks Phillip Capa Felton Rowelsburg J.P. Currans Melgin Moats Chas, J. Rohr Timberville Dent Grafton Tr Chemical Company W Comed P. J .Null Carl Herbert Newburg Ritchie County Robert Wood Rev. McLamar C. C. Noble Pittsburgh George Frank

Local assault case settled by magistrate

Yesterday in Justice McCafferty's court the assault and battery case Davidson v Malcom was heard. The magistrate found Malcom liable, imposing a fine and costs. The dispute arose from alleged off duty abuse by Malcom of Mrs Davidson, a saleslady he employed, with both sides testifying. A potential damages suit may proceed in circuit court upon appeal. Also, Lloyd Spring faced a peace warrant hearing, with bond set at $1 to keep the peace for one year.

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Notable Visitors Highlight City Ties

Arl Smith of eWston joined friends in the city today along with Mr. Chambers a veteran B and O railroad engineer and former mayor of this city.

Arl Smith eWston Mr. Chambers

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