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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1927

Page

7

Funeral attendance from out of town for Mrs. James Matheny

Among those from out of town who attended the funeral Sunday of Mrs. James Matheny were Mr. and Mrs. Will Martin of Keyser, Mrs. Ida Virts and Charles Moon both of Newburg, John Matheny of Terra Alta and Mrs. J. W. Geard and daughter of Wilson burg, W. Va. Miss Margaret Sommerville has resumed her duties at the Sentinel office after an absence of four days due to a severe cold. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Hall of Uniontown, and Mr and Mrs. Oliver Pebler of Wheeling, attended the funeral of Mrs. James Matheny held here Sunday afternoon.

James Matheny Will Martin Keyser Ida Virts Charles Moon Newburg John Matheny Terra Alta J. W. Geard Wilsonburg W. Va Margaret Sommerville Sentinel Office W. C. Hall Uniontown Oliver Pebler Wheeling

Pioneer Railroad Man Passes Away In East Cambridge

Edwin Hallibut a veteran Harvard graduate and railroad builder died at his home in East Cambridge Mass His long career tied him to Harriman Gould and Vanderbilt interests He is survived by a widow and a daughter The item also notes John Ruddy preparing a wooden wedding with wood alcohol celebration events mention.

Pioneer Railroad Cambridge Mass Edwin Hallibut Harvard Harriman, Gould and Vanderbilt John Ruddy Collins Ty Cobb Grabowski New York Cobb Giants Phillies Browns Meyer Indians Detroit

Sage and Sulphur Compound for Darker Hair Ad

An old advert promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a home hair treatment to darken gray hair. It claims noticeable results by morning and after a few applications, offering a ready-to-use product for 75 cents at drug stores.

Wyeth

Irish Hearts on the West Side bootleg run and love

Emmett Murrough, an Irish emigrant in New York, clashes with bootlegging gangs while pursued by danger and desire. Sheila Kildare, working as a waitress, sees through Murtough's boastful bravado as Rory O'Shea escorts her toward a possible romance while Emmett risks life hauling contraband to the city. The tale follows a night raid, injuries, and a hospital stop as tensions rise.

Emmett Murrough Old Tom Emmett Sheila Murtough Nick West Side Club Sadie McCoy Sadie Ireland Pamett Barnett Jeter Mich Philadelphia Iquor Trucking Sacia Tom Kildare Weat Side America Mannie Clocker al Evang Dixon Wilams Stevens Montauk Montauk Point Dizon Fiftyninth Street Crocker's Landing Crew Emmett Murtoigh Kittanmaul Sheila Kildare Rory O'Shea Rory Coney Island Kildare Evans Cara Jack Byens Williams Devil Fifty-third Street Williame Tonneau Waiteh Father

Baseball results and oddities from yesterday and today

Yesterday's scores include Jeannette 6 Scottdale 5 in 11 and Charleroi 18 Wheeling 1 in 14 innings. Other pairings were Cumberland 16 Johnstown 14 and Chicago 7 Pittsburgh 6 in 10 innings.Today's games feature Johnstown at Fairmont and Cumberland at Wheeling with Charleroi at Jeannette.

Westerday Jeannette Scottdale Jeannette Fairmont Clarksburg Pairmont Charleroi Wheeling Cumberland Johnstown Charksburg Chicago Pittsburgh Pittsburgt New York Philadelphia St. Louis Cincinnati Brooklyn Boston Washington Cleveland Detroit L. Pet. Cumberland Scottilale Clarksbore

Mallory Bjurstedt Mallory Dominates Early 20th Century Tennis

The 1915 season saw Molla Bjurstedt Mallory rise as a dominant Norwegian American in U S tennis, ending Mary Browne’s reign and starting a period of multiple title defenses. After defeats by Hazel Wightman and Helen Wills, she returned to form, training in England for Wimbledon and the forthcoming national tourney, aiming to defend her title against Wills and Ryan.

Molla Bjurstedt United States Mary K. Browne America Bjurstedt Molla Mallory England Miss Wills Elizabeth Ryan

Walt Johnson Shows He Has Plenty Stuff

Memorial Day showcase as Walter Johnson returns for Washington in a doubleheader sweep over the Red Sox. Senators win 3 to 0 in the opener and 18 to 5 in the second, Hadley hurling for Washington. Cardinals, Pirates, and Cubs split results, while the Yankees and Athletics dispute a protest after a 6 to 6 tie.

Associated Press Walter Johnson Washington Yankees Athletics Senators Barney Red Sox Hadley Brooklyn Boston St. Louisa Jimmy Cooney Connie Mack Bing

Unknown Wins Memorial Day Indy 500 Derby

George Souders, 27, former Purdue student from Lafayette, Indiana, won the Memorial Day 500 mile race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway at an average speed of 97.54 mph. Earl DeVore finished second, Tony Galotta third, Wilbur Shaw fourth, Dave Evans fifth, Peter DePaolo sixth. Frank Lockhart, the favorite, crashed out after 297 miles. Two other accidents wounded Jules Ellinghove and Charles Kohlert.

Indianapolis Indianapolis Motor Speedway George Souders Purdue Lafayette Ind Souders Pete Paolo Sonder Frank Lockhart Lockhart Sonders Earl Devore Tony Galotta Wilbur Shaw Dave Evans Peter de Paolo McDonough Eddie ‘Hearn Ralph Hepburn Tommy Milton Cliff Bergers Frank Elliott Jules Eliinghoe Memphi Charles Kohlert St. Charles

Colleen Moore Travels for New Stage Picture

Colleen Moore journeyed to New York to pursue a new Broadway film project. She and her production unit aimed to shoot scenes on Riverside Drive near Fifth Avenue ahead of a Wednesday schedule.

Colleen Moore Alf Broadway Jehids Ermine Miss Moore Hollywood New York Broadway Riverside Drive Colleen Dors Gee Pel Een Emine Jack ‘Mulhall Ted Tel John Mi Santoll

Paris academy of sports and Lindbergh in 1927 brief

Overnight news summary reports Lindbergh in London preparing to sail home for George Washington, with sandwiches and a jug provided. mentions the 1927 grand prize, Soviet trading organization, and Vatican observations in Rome. A Lockport crash kills Haral Loan. memorial parade tensions in Bollea and Kutux, Chicago druggist charges. Tobimon comments on flood prevention and a prison scene with a judge remark.

Pres Lindbergh London George Washington Sonra Ae Paris Academy of Sports Lindbergh

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