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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1925

Page

10

Quota Club hears educators speak at Kanawha hotel

Mrs Grace Truax from South Dakota an instructor in state teachers institutes spoke at the Quota club luncheon at the Kanawha hotel. Miss Florence Kuhn county superintendent of schools attended and spoke briefly. Mrs Theresa Mathews club president hosted with Mrs Grace Blatterman of Atlanta visiting Milas Eleanor Brooks as luncheon guest. Piano sales by Ms Blatterman were part of the program. The next noon meeting September 2 will be a business gathering.

Grace Truax South Dakota Kanawha Hotel Florence Kuhn Mias Grace Blatterman Atlanta Milas Eleanor Brooka Theresa Mathews Las Blatterman

Lead Hardening Breakthrough by Western Electric Team

In Chicago on August 26, scientists S. Dean and W. L. Hudson of Western Electric announce a method to harden lead by a small alloy addition and a special heat treatment. The tempered lead reportedly becomes about three times harder than the base alloy and could improve telephone cables by increasing brittleness resistance and enabling larger cables. experiments aim to reduce initial brittleness and enhance toughness.

Chicago I S. Dean W. 1. Hudson S Laff Western Electric Company

Man Sentenced for Manslaughter in Washington

Walter H. Roderick of Washington was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary after pleading guilty to manslaughter for running his car over a streetcar loading platform, killing a man. The report notes prior service months ago and mentions Washington’s past secretaries Jefferson Edmund and Pickering.

Washington Walter HE. Roderick Map Prio Blute Jefferson Edmund Andalph Timothy Pickering

Stray Mule Saved From Auction Sale

A stray mule narrowly escaped sale at the city pound when Mary O'Brien of Hullitt Street arrived with a $10 check and proved the animal belonged to her son’s dairy at Kanawha City. Superintendent Jans H. Cain refused bids, kept the mule in the shed, and planned delivery to the rightful owner today. The episode drew bidders and ends with the mule spared from the glue factory and the city losing only a small amount in fees. French Marines seize Diehl Amesser range as they push tribesmen from the Dakar area, regaining control amid the advance of French tanks.

Willem Thompson Mary O'Brien Hullitt Street Eity Brien Cain Perships Taga Dakar

Ford speaks to school officials in Charlottesville on education

Virginia superintendent George M Ford urged fundamental reforms in U S education addressing secondary school principals in Charlottesville this week He called for stronger reading writing and arithmetic to prepare graduates for real subjects and better opportunities Major Ford outlined the state board of education plan for a year of program reconstruction and high school curriculum revision J F Marsh secretary of the state board also spoke at the Charleston meeting of principals.

Virginie George M. Ford Prince Caeburg Mord State Board of Education J. F. Marsh Charleston

Nitro News Mixed Business and Local Personal Notes

Local short items include visits by A Wisman of Huntington and Mr Turner of Procter. A funeral service for Burdyea Mellohan, daughter of A J Mellohin, is set at 2 PM at the Baptlst church with burial at Nitro cemetery. Neighbors bring updates on residents Hopeport hospital patient Ning Hien returns home.

A. Wisman Price Company Huntington K. Turner Procter Spane Conpany Nitro Mechante Burdyea Mellohan Smoll A. J. Mellohin Fourtal Te Hien Ning Hopemont Hamric Weoner Lodge McGlagaon Fairmont W.a Tenor Lodge A2. Jordan Charleston Gert Haynes FB. Marly Call Mitre Merchants Wednessiay Biagi

New Corporations Formations and Surrenders Reported

The Commercial Tribune Publishing Company of Hustington surrendered its charter. Incorporators listed include UC, Ss. Edwards, A. D. Hafield, John Farr, M.A. Sting, K. A. Koontz. Capital stock $60,000. charter granted Sept 24, 1924. Trotty Zana Land Company of Young, W Va, incorporated for $30,000. Incorporators: Mure H. Leephart, Nesbitt Jr, J. O. McCurdy, Jesse RB, Meuiill, Thomas E. Henderson. Meadow River Farms Company of Ratnelle incorporated for $96,000. Incorporators: John Hairs, Bima Ratna, Mary Taine, 2, Hime, Fa. Raine. Pellows Temple of Wheeljim We Ve had incorporation papers granted to old. Incorporators: CU Hit Henderson, L. J. Davis, Theodore Shocney, DoD. McCrahs, Louis G. Teutrall. Griffiths, Creuse and Beott Company of Beaghley granted papers for road construction. capital stock $1.10u. incorporators: Wo. Grughs, Gertrude Grimeny, dehy ML Crouse, Charles B. Scott, Isabel Muranall Scott.

Vhe Commercial Tribune Publishing Company Husttington Ss. Edwards A. D. Hafield John Farr M.A. Sting K. A. Koontz pa_ge Trotty Zana Land Company Young W. Va Forday Iis Pellows Temple Wheeljim CU Hit Henderson L. J. Davis Theodore Ishocney Dod. McCrahs Louis ‘G. Teutrall Griffiths, Creuse and Beott Company Hf Beaghley Sewlecday T Wo. Grughs Ch Gertrude Grimeny Dehy ML Crouse Charles B. Scott Isabel Muranall Scott

Real Estate Transfers in Kanawha County Reported

Kanawha County real estate transfers were filed with the clerk yesterday. Transfers include VT Marks to T B Tuli for property in Charleston district, Joseph Webster Jr. to BM Green in Malden district, Walter Cook to Alex Mayfield in Hig Sandy district, 1500 dollars. O Waitan to A Corbett in Charleston Heights addition, 2000 dollars. Also W Staning to G Godby for tract in Gooper's Creek, 1000 dollars. Vollett Littlepage to Ryan Littlepage in Littlepage addition, 500 dollars. A L Swinney to J W Godard for lots 1 and 42 in Cartes addition to Clendenin, 1509 dollars. Baha Sumenia to Joe Ouelno for lot in Chesapeake, 500 dollars. Nellie E MacQueen to M C Evans for int 8 in Thurston addition to Dunbar, 1000 dollars. F Monroe posted 27009 bond yesterday with R G Hubbard as gate y aid and was appointed administrator of Charles Fy Monroe estate.

Kanawha County VT. Marks Tuli Charleston Joseph Webrtt, Jr BM. Creen Malden Walter Cook Alex Mayfield Hig Sandy P.O Waitan A. Corbett Charleston Heights W. Staning Gomar G. Godby Gooper's Creek Vollett Littlepage Ryan Littlepage Littlepage A. IL Swinney J. W. Godard Cartes Clendenin Baha Sumenia Joe Ouelno Lot Iene Black Chesapeake Neliie E. MacQueen M. C. Evans Thurston Dunbar

Prohibition raid nets moonshine and still in Caldwell's Run

Prohibition agents seize 56 gallons of moonshine and a t gallon still at a Caldwell's Run farm after raiding Nis MMdee. Shorotts pleads guilty before Judge J. W. Kindelberger and receives six months in Ohio County Jail and a $600 fine. Investigators report eight children in the defendant's household and that five of them helped deliver moonshine.

Wheeling Amwaloutte Caldwell Nis Mmdee Shorotts J. W. Kindelberger Ohie Tive

Faristan Sie Hair Tonlc Ad Promises Cure

A dubious advertisement touts Faristan Sie hair tonic and a scalp treatment. It claims to stop hair loss and itching and offers a money back guarantee. The ad names Scott Brgs and others selling the product and promotes the cream branded Sage best for hair and scalp.

Faristan Escana Baniah Scott Dougers Kereamhor

Lydia Pinkham Vegeta ble Compound touted by Lynn company

Lydia Finnham Medicine Co of Lynn Massachusetts is praised as the world’s largest user of roots and herbs. The ad claims over half a million pounds are processed annually to make Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. It asserts herbs are harvested at the season’s peak to maximize medicinal elements and improve health for women.

Lydia Finnham Medicine Co Lynn Mass Lydia E. Pinkham

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Quota Club Educators Tode lNew Kanawha City Kanawha Street I. L. Edens’ New Clothing Shoe and Furnishing Store Ford Artis Nitro News Dr. Scholl Frank Porta Mer Ors Ranoer Jpany F. Monroe R. G. Hubbard Charles FyiManroe TY Ae E. H. Amick Over May Shoe Co Elevster Service Percy Marmont Neil Hamilton Mary Brian M. M. Parker W. L. Holt Capitol State Streets Kellogg’s Keilogg Kellogg's
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