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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1922
Page
7
Ray Cori showcases stylish sweater coats priced from 5 to 12.50 dollars. The coats promise warm comfort for chilly fall days, described as light weight and pleasant to wear. The event highlights Klein & Co., The Home of Good Clothes.
The Monongahela Valley Association met in Mannington to press for an adjustment in freight rates after two years of work. Railroads in the district object to the Pittsburgh rate, a special committee has held talks and will meet again. The first zone coal rate, cut in 1922 from 6c to 4c, faces possible further increases by coal operators' groups in neighboring states. The association plans actions to protect coal shippers and users of the zone rate, with a meeting set in Fairmont Friday. Representatives from Clarksburg Fairmont Elkins Mannington and Belington attended.
Mrs Onezima D Bouchel of New Orleans, fiancee to Ava Chandler, terminates engagement amid claims of discretion. She awaits her attorney from New Orleans for a conference as Chandler, Martin and Lonnie Koster, Booths Creek, were business visitors.
Grafton leaders urge Thornton Fire Brick Co to deliver bricks now after delays threaten winter paving. The Monongahela Construction Co and county authorities push for a double switch near the post office to speed car traffic, with the committee seeking remedies to secure brick supplies and complete Main street work before cold weather.
A committee urges timely provision of brick to the Monongahela Construction Company. The note, signed by SAM JENKINS chairman THOMAS H. CATHER ML ABBOTT A. W. BURDETT, stresses confidence in good faith and company determination to perform undertakings.
Legion Post No 78 of the American Legion meets at the chamber of commerce tonight with installation of officers as the main item. Commander J A Roe will receive a medal of honor and M L Trout becomes the incoming commander while Ladies of the Legion auxiliary attend.
Washington January 11 AP coal production opened the week at a record rate for bituminous mines. Monday saw 40 596 carloads produced by the car service division of the American Railway Association the largest daily total since December 1920 and 40 101 more cars than Saturday.
In Brownsville Pennsylvania three miners were seriously injured after slate fell twice in the Maxwell mine of the H. C. Frick Coal Company late last night. Other workers escaped with minor injuries. A rescue team responded to the incident.
Charleston reports the state sinking fund commission notes a saving of 807471 by redeeming bonds before maturity. The saving avoids interest that would have accrued if held to maturity, covering period July 16, 1921 to October 1, 1922.
George Habeeb, 40, Syrian native and longtime store operator in Westernport, Maryland, lies in critical condition at Allegheny Hospital after three pistol wounds. Police say John Peta, 35, who recently opened a Westernport grocery, is the alleged assailant. The motive remains under investigation.
London October 11 AP The British government plans to pay 50,000,000 pounds as yearly interest on its war loan, with arrangements set to disburse next Monday.
Personal J R Brown division freight agent visited Wheeling yesterday on company business. Mrs James Hoover of Keysor, formerly Miss Catharine Snively, was in the city yesterday. Miss Mary Welch was in Clarkburg today.
Readers are invited to a chicken pie supper from 5 to 7 in Webster with rooms for rent and a large lot available on Sharp Street. Information available from J. F. Punk, Webster, W. Va. For those seeking housing, contact Bradley Ave. phone.
Albert Keefer returns after Laurel Hill hunting trip near Moats. Mrs. Hugh Marquess goes home on Barrett Street after visiting Clarksburg friends. F M Kane attends Grand Lodge in Parkersburg. Many others, including Ruth and Edna Shinglestone Agnes Bonnes, George Brown, A Hargett, Katherine Broderick, E Blayney, William Art, Fred Riger, Rose Mary Showalter, Kate Reynolds, Mike Broderick, W E Hardin, Elenora Newton, James Hoover, Moran, Lela Huftman, Fay Huftman, Jackson Cornwell, A R Weston, B M Stgir, Lewis Satterfield, Henry Wyant, Rex Albright, Joe Vanskey, H Johnson, John Thomas, Carl Thomas, E F Ringler, and A B Murphy, are noted for shopping or business in the city today.
Moscow warns against excluding Soviet representation in the first conference on the New Eastern question. Foreign Minister Tehoteherin says Soviet influence must be respected over Near East issues, especially strait commerce, and that Russia will insist on proper consideration.
Parkersburg October 11. State Fire Marshal C. Li. Topping arrived to assist in building a case against Emmanual Woomer for arson in the Har ris district burnings. Woomer’s brother-in-law Fletcher Rose confessed and was released on bond. The marshal notes twenty two schoolhouse burnings in West Virginia in the past year with ten convictions and ten new arrests. Deputies Hite and Welcher investigate the Ahart and Clark arson in Redwood Parkersburg suburb.
A crowded social scene unfolds with a birthday party organized by Mrs. McDaniel and daughter Mrs. Moose, featuring a 69 candle cake and an array of treats. Other items include White Rose Grove No 2 Woodmen Circle social, a McDaniel Davie Hayward wedding, a Presbyterian chicken pie supper, and honors for recent brides with bridge and luncheon gatherings, plus a Ladies Aid meeting.
A state supreme court of appeals decision holds defendants in liquor cases may not be prosecuted if they refuse to disclose their source of alcohol. Local officials expect immediate changes in Taylor county prosecutions as courts will require questioning of arrestees about suppliers. refusals may incur fines and sentences. Officials anticipate many moonshine cases will be cracked by such compelled testimony.
Notice announces dissolution of the Sturm Motor Sales partnership between F A Sturm and W A Beavers with Beavers retiring. Sturm now sole owner of the business from October 10, 1922 in Grafton West Virginia. Outstanding and due accounts to be presented to Sturm.
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