Welch Briefs From Northfork and Welch News
The preliminary hearing for Prank Woodyard charged with the killing of Bill Gammon in Northfork was held in Judge Lay’s court last night at 7:30 and continued to April 6 with a $5,000 bond. Welcoming visitors, Mr and Mrs J H Byus arrived for a stay with their daughter Mrs Gail T Carter. Bonapée Addison Smith, colored, was fined $10 and costs plus 30 days on the chain gang for drunkenness after a second arrest in ten days. Road work on the Carswell road began between King and Carswell with a steam shovel planned to widen the route within a week. Welch's traffic bureau will meet with the Chamber of Commerce to discuss freight rates, with Gail T Carter and others attending. Recent marriage licenses issued include Will Francis to Elia Williams and Terry to Jessie Music. Epworth League and Methodist groups announced meetings and social events, with Virgil Club hosting Miss Bert Offerdinger entertaining at Mrs Effie F Beavers’s home. Mrs E W Callen, son Edwin, and Mrs T F Henritte, daughter Jane, planned a ten day Asheville visit. Mrs BR Page of Roanoke was in town for visiting and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prank Woodyard
Bill Gammon
Northfork Y
Hotel George
Squire J. A
Life and Character Job Topic at Bible Class
Two talks by B O Swope and Judge Jas A Strother at Smylie Bible class examined the life and character of Job. The discourse noted Job’s trials from wealth to loss of family and health, highlighting patience and faith under suffering and the book’s place in Hebrew literature and the Old Testament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. O Swope
Jas. A. Strother
Smylie
Lfe
Job
Judge Strother
Christ
Washington Dispatches and Government Skim
The Day in Washington reports Wilder of Kansas accepting a pensions commissionership he once declined. Brigadier officers assign training schools to San Antonio. The Couzens committee ends hearings on internal revenue. Weeks seeks hydro power bids for Wilson Dam Muscle Shoals. Kellogg meets Weeks Wilbur Hoover on Geneva arms talks. Postmaster general reinstates six postal officials linked to a pay bill. Brennanos resignation as minister to Hungary, Washburn to remain in Austria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilder
Metcalf
Kansas
Plaeons
Aeohles
San Antonio
Texas
Couzens Senate
Internal Revenue Aareen
Weeks
Wilson Dam
Muscle Shoals
Kellong
Wilbur
Hoover
Geneva
New
Effo
Theodore Brentano
Hungary
Albert Hi. Washburn
Austria
Job as Drama and TNT Discovery Highlight Sun Discussion
A speaker, Mr Swope, likens Job to a five character drama with God and friends, noting tests of faith and eventual reward. A chemist’s TNT claim is linked to Job 38, about snow and frost. Sunday’s topic is The Life and Character of Paul, with M C Hammond and Gail T Dudgeon presenting. Barbe may substitute.
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Mr. Swope
Job
God
Satan
Swope
T. N
Paul
M. C. Hammond
Gail T. Dudgeon
Barbe
Hammond
Deputy Fryer Fulfills Duty In Fatal Northfork Fight
Welch Telegraph report confirms Deputy J A Frye aided Deputy Sheriff Frank Woodyard in the confrontation that killed Bill Gammon, a Black man, at Northfork last Friday night. The Tele graph notes an earlier Sunday version misled readers about Woodyard’s role, stating Frye stood firm and acted as an officer to the best of his ability.
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Welch
Telegraph
Bill Gammon
McDowell County
Northfork
Sherif J. A. Frye
Frank Woodyard
Gammon
Woodyard
Frye
McNeil Visits Blue Field. Anderson Returns to Columbus
McNeil visited Blue Field on Sunday while Rummall Anderson returned to Columbus and will resume his activities there.
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McNeil
Bluefield
Rummall Anderson
Columbus
Daily Telegraph Radio Program Highlights Tuesday
Radio listings across cities detail programs and times from Wah, Brunswick WRAP, Glee Club, and orchestras in York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington, Chicago, and more. Entries include concerts, lectures, weather, markets, and translation of station blocks with multiple bands and hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arno i ‘Oollian
Emo
Marturger
Altoona
Dpianer
Abousing Academy
WCAR
Pittsburgoh
Wiliam Penn Orchestra
Unete Kaybee
Tichy
Dusty
WRAF
Associated Glee Cote
Pitthboach
Stockman Market
John Ray Ewes
Tree of Life
Iranewick
Ste
WRO
Washington
New Willard Orchestra
Muricaia
Bruonewick
Coeeerg
Kenmore Orchestra
Local Note MentionsResidents Visit and Travel in Bluefield Area
A stream of visitors and travelers is noted across Welch Bluefield and nearby towns. Mrs L C Anderson remains with her son in Welch while Mr and Mrs Charlies B Houston visit Bluefield with their daughter Margaret. Dr and Mrs W B Stevensen Eckman visit Bluefield. Col F B Cunningham HeKman travels to Bluefield on business. Sam Solins returns from an auto trip to Bluefield. BE Lilly of Welch returns from Castlewood Virginia on business. Sheriff McGinnis Hatchell visits North Fork on business. Reford Walker of Williamson returns home after a Welch weekend. Eugene Lopinsky inspects the Lopinsky Kline building in Norths. Mrs P W Strother Miss Elizabeth Strother and Mrs Ira Hale arrive from Florida where they spent the winter. Miss Catherine Rhodes leaves with her parents I J Rhodes for unknown destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State University
Welch
L. C. Anderson
Charlies B. Houston
Margaret
Bluefield
W. Bi. Stevena
Eckman
Col
F. B Cunningham
Hekman
Sam Solins
BE. Lilly
Castlewood
Virginia
Sheriff McGinnis Hatcheld
North Fork
Reford Walker
Williamson
Eugene H. Lopinsky
Norths
Lopinsky-Kline
P. W. Strother
Elizabeth Strother
Ira Hale
Florida
Jane
Lacey Cunningham
J. W. Snavely
Kimball
Catherine Rhodes
I. J. Rhodes
Pepgen touted as blood purifier in Goodykoontz ad
Goodykoontz Drug Co promotes Pepgen as a tonic and blood purifier made from roots barks and herbs. The ad claims Pepgen enriches blood and helps tiredness backaches and malnutrition, urging readers to perform self tests and noting many “reliable” supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodykoontz Drug Co
Pepgen praised by city fireman for appetite boost
J W Houchins, Central Station fireman, 825 Johnson St, testifies Pepgen cured sour stomach and poor appetite. He says within days his meals became enjoyable, digestion improved, and constipation eased. Pepgen sold at Goodykoonts Drug Co in Bluefield and at other town drug stores. genuine packaging white and blue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield City
Pepgen
J. W. Houchins
Central Station
Johnson St
Mr. Houchins
Bluefield
Goodykoonts Drug Co
Garton
Local People and Visits Highlight Weekend Footnotes
Columbus student plans to resume studies at Ohio State University. Mr and Mrs Robert Sheffy of Bluefield were weekend guests of Mrs H C Hammond. Mrs Sheffy is Mrs Hammond's daughter. Andrew Lawnen of Gary underwent appendicitis surgery at Grace Hospital and is recovering. Mrs Bernard Bank of Kimball visited friends in town. Harry Budnick of Keystone spent time with his son Merrill, who is hospitalized for treatment.
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Columbus
Ohio State University
Robert Sheffy
Bluefield
H. C. Hammond
Sheffy
Hammond
Andrew Lawnen
Gary
Grace Hospital
Bernard Bank
Kimball
Harry Budnick
Keystone
Merrill
Powers of Court Given to Referee in Eng lish Impeachment
A congressional inquiry into Federal Judge George Washington English neared its end as the impeachment case proceeded. The defense readiness stretches to two days while prosecutors conclude six days of testimony, with C B Thomas, a bankruptcy referee, under scrutiny for an order dated June 7 1919 that shifted powers to him. The prosecution's lead, A B Dennis, joined late after leaving the St Louis Post Dispatch to pursue charges tied to the investigation.
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St. Louis
George Washington English
Pone
Congressional Committee
Department of Justice
C. B. Thomas
English
Thomas
A. B. Dennis
Danville
Irl
House Judiciary Sub-Committee
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Congressional Joint Resolution
Aged marshal enters a plea of not guilty
Jesse Forgey seventy two town marshal of Proctorville Ohio and deputy sheriff of Lawrence county pleaded not guilty to manslaughter in the shooting of Harrison Wilkes and wounding of Fred Baise in Chesapeake Ohio He was arraigned before Judge Fred G Roberts and released on five thousand dollar bond The courtroom anticipated a heavy docket for the April term
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lrenton
Harrison Wilkes
Fred Baise
Chesapeake
Ohio
Jesse Forgey
Proctorville
Lawrence County
Fred G. Roberts
Common Pleas Court
Case To Be Continued Until Next Term
A court action is continued to the next term as prosecutors and defense officials await further proceedings. The notice indicates scheduling for future hearings and potential motions. No further details on parties or charges are provided in the fragment.
Newspaper and Picture Men Await Osborne Wood
On the yacht Temerangerie off Tampa Florida government pilots customs officials and a large press crew await boarding the freighter West Chetac to meet former Lieutenant Osborne Wood returning from Cadiz Spain. The ship is about forty miles off Tampa and expected to reach port late tomorrow or Wednesday morning. Wood reportedly has accepted a position with a Tampa real estate company.
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Tampa
Fla
Osborne Wood
Cadiz
Spain
Wood
Fleming Dies in Baltimore Hospital at 77
George M. Fleming seventy seven attorney and president of the Buckhannon bank died Sunday afternoon in a Baltimore hospital while returning home from Florida. A Princeton and Michigan law graduate and former editor of the Buckhannon Banner, his funeral is set for Buckhannon on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckhannon
W. Va
George M. Fleming
Buckhannon Bank
Baltimore
Florda
Fleming
Princeton
University of Michigan Law School
Buckhannon Banner
Earl of Ypres Stricken by Disquieting Postop Condition
London, Mar 30. The Earl of Ypres former Field Marshal French who had surgery on March 19 has developed symptoms described as disquieting. There is increased anxiety over his condition.
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London
Earl of
Ypres
French
Posey Bowman 19 Held Grand Jury In Moonshine Raid
Deputies captured a 125 gallon copper still near Long Branch on United States Coal and Coke Company land. Posey Bowman, arrested during the raid, was remanded to jail on $5000 bond awaiting grand jury hearing. About 500 gallons of mash ready to run were found. another partner is sought.
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Long Branch
Big Creek
United States Coal and Coke Company
Posey Bowman
Bowman
Squire A. C. Huford
J Mayhew
J. Johnson
Britt Day
Kiwanis Club Meet to Be Strictly Business
The Kimball Kiwanis Club holds a strictly business meeting tonight with no guests or visitors. A delegate to the Kiwanis national convention will be chosen, and the door will be guarded by E R Jackson Bert Hylton and Will Bailey. Attendance prize is donated by T J Bades.
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Kimball Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis Claus
Kiwania
Kimball
E. R. Jackson
Bert Hylton
Will Bailey
T. J. Bades
War Eagle residents visit, travel, and shopping notes
War Eagle city brief records visits by W. W. R. L. Coffey of Isban to friends, Mrs. H. A. Radford in Big Sandy, Geo. W. Coffey on a Williamson trip, Bertha Cline shopping in Williamson, Rev. D. Holbrook at War Eagle Mines with daughters Clara and Bessie. Additional notes include Link Varney of Auburn Coal, Levi Gibson of Ben Creek, and others attending errands in Jaeger, Hurley, and Williamson.
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R. L. Coffey
Isban
War Firade
H. A. Radford
Big Sandy
Geo. W. Coffey
Williamson
Bertha Cline
Rev. D. Holbrook
War Eagle Mines
Clara
Bessie
Mann
Link Varney
Auburn Coal Company
War Eagle
Levi Gibson
Ben Creek
S. Barnett
George Barnett
Jaeger
M. J. Luster
Hurley
Mise Maud Gilliam
Strosnider Drug Company
Alice Gilliam
Edna Dopue
Gilbert
Muel Solomon
Dow Jones
Relieve Congestion With Sloan’s Circulation Aid
Promote faster relief for congestion using Sloan's to stimulate circulation. Immediate, positive relief without staining. Available at all druggists for 35 cents.
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Sloan's
Visit of Will Pannel and Parker Persinger
Will Pannel of Cambria Virginia is a guest of Mr and Mrs F D Price Parker Persinger visited relatives in Williamson on Sunday
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Will Pannel
Cambria, Va
F. D. Price
Parker Persinger
Williamson
Fog horn powered by hair in London fog signal
A novel fog bell uses human hair stretched between two ports to form a moisture responsive link. As fog forms and humidity rises, hairs lengthen and complete a circuit triggering the fog horn. The report notes Fortune telling by Indians under a law.
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London
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Welch Briefs
J. H. Byus
Gail T. Carter
Wumimeton
Bonapee
Addison Smith
C. Huwon
Smith
Carswell Road
King and
Carswell
Welch Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
A. Patrick Flood
W. H. McCullouch
W. R. Keyser
Joe Varck
Will Francis
Elia Williams
Havace
Terry
Jessie Music
Anawalt
B. F. Willams
Riverside Drive
Eclrele
Methodist Missionary Society
Effie F. Beavers
Virginia Avenue
Bert Offerdinger
Virgil Club
Efie F. Beavers
E. W. Callen
Edwin
T. F. Henritte
Asheville
N. C
George Swope
BR. J. Page
Roanoke
Fry
Daily Telegraph
Anitet Frese
Wah
Brunswick Wrap
Glee Sa
Wwtal Muse I
Omahe Moose
Stera
Viele
Orchestra
Edith vi
Mike Napiea
Remeies
Patton
Masteio
An Pamen
Teerogram Providen
Gextetta
WEAF
Occa’ Lanai
Gextetio
Gice Clube
la Traviata
Apple Club
Cleveland
Tse
Ansodt
Ie Orchestra Em
Moncton
Bridgewater
Nellys Gill
Marthe Somerville Plannet
Ncinnatiw
Glee Cube
New York
Chicago
Skeerix
Edgin Seder
Don Restors
Dinaner
Rasinhow Skylerks
Nas
Isi. Sr
New Ware
Orchestra Wear
Poreen Ie Abere
Wkrogram
KD A
Idren
O M
Seue Women's Forum
Iga
Dwight Brown
Fort Worth
Athesa Brown
Wenger
Denver
Regina
Frank Salten
Grac
KGO
Oakland
St. Francis Orchestra
Mvation Army Band
Halstead's
Ore Kfi
Los Angeles
Examiner
Houe
Oriental Mustle
Packard
Angeles
Hickman's
Wero
Nickran'e
KPO
Ban Francisco
L ‘Onservatory
Gene James
Portland
Bear
WORD
WHO
CNRO
Fxac
Geo. M. Fleming
Baltimore Hospital
Kiwanis Club
W. WA
SloansLiniment
J. Callaway Houchins
Northfork, W. Va
U.S.S
S.S.S
SSS Bevends Best
Mia
B. BE
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