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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1925
Page
10
Wealthy cotton broker seeks separation in New York amid divorce actions. The case centers on alimony and custody, with both former wives contending for support while ongoing court action seeks to resolve property and support terms.
Police report a raid in Beckley capturing moonshine stills and several gallons of mostly pure alcohol. Two men were arrested on moonshining charges. a large fire destroyed a truck and damaged the hardware store after a dramatic incident. Local events include a basketball game and community notices amid the turmoil.
A hunter in Southern California fires at a buck at the moment of sighting, missing the target but the deer falls into nearby shrubs. The incident reflects a brisk opening to the hunting season with immediate action and no injuries reported.
An incoherent report notes several people including Misnes Sweed Thompson Clara Daurherty and Miss Evlen Daugherty meeting in Lrinces ton on Sunday. Accompanying them home were Misses Eliabeth Miller Loulke Farle and Rachael Meador, with students from Hocullree Im Frauntington planning holiday visits with their parents Jane Tar e Ellxon Forsyth Gas and Edyward Eljsonx who will attend.
Mr and Mrs B J Eilivan host a visit during the Christmas vacation with West Virginia Wesleyan at Fuchan ng guests expected to spend the week. The article notes family plans and location on Oakwood Avenue.
Turner of 1574 Washington Trest was badly burned when his automobile caught fire. He recovered rapidly and was expected to leave McMillan Hospital in two days.
The Treasury reports the bond buying experiment for the cumulative sinking fund is highly satisfactory. Secretary Mellon announced tonight that $86,450,000 of third liberty bonds were purchased at an average price with some redenomination details. The average cost to the government for accrued interest is about 18.5 percent, with a December 22 completion date.
The Central Trust Company of Charleston West Virginia announces the redemption of Whin ceton Power Company 6 percent bonds from 1926 through 1932 and the related trust deeds. It lists the maturity dates, payment terms, and the procedure for presenting and surrendering bonds at the trustee office in Charleston with deadlines and interest details. Additionally a public sale of property tied to trust deeds in Kanawha County is described with location specifics and timing.
G G Griffith chairman of the Incorporative Board of the Master Workmen of America asks E W Snyder publisher of the Federationist for a joint debate to clear claims the group is a dual organization. He warns of resigning from a public meeting if the offer is rejected and urges public clarification.
Realty transfers recorded yesterday include Vernon A Cobb receiving 2 1/2 acres in Smith Creek Washington district for 1 and other considerations from a wife and husband. E Shannon and wife transfer part of lot No 13 block F Fitzgerald addition Charleston to A J Carey and wife for 310 and other considerations. Harrison and wife convey 1st No 1 block D Indiana avenue West Charleston to Vernon Cobb for 525. Mullins to Galde Mullins involves Belle Ma den district for 10. Jividen and wife to Clyde B Jividen transfer part of lots 4 and 5 block D Fitzgerald addition Charleston for 10. Pollitt and wife to John Parsons lots 226 227 228 229 Bonair addition Charleston for 10. Greenland and wife to Hubert Moles transfers parcels nos and 35 Burlew.
Notice states a deed of trust from 1994 secures a payment obligation and that the undersigned will offer the property at public auction to the highest bidder at the front door of the Kanawha County Courthouse in Charleston WV. Auction set for Saturday January 25 1925 at 10 o clock with parcel described along Grasscup Avenue in Dunbar. Property in the Residence and Industrial Addition of Charleston with details from the deed book and clerk records.
Property deals include C. Masgey sub-division Montrose Charleston lot 63 for 2000 dollars. A. Parsons buys lot 271-2 on Warden Street West Charleston for 40 dollars and other considerations. Richard L. Rust to Oda Whitz, multiple lots in St Albans for 10 dollars. Chesapeake Besley Co to W. Ty Waverly lots in London district for 16 dollars. W. H. Sisson to B. A. Sisson one third acre in Poca district for 10 dollars. W W Curry to Maggle L. Wilson Nitro lot 603 for 1500 dollars.
Governor Howard M. Gore has accepted an invitation to address the annual Farmers Week at West Virginia University from January 11 to 15. The subject will focus on agriculture applied to the state and nation with details to be announced.
State prohibition department reports convictions of enforcement officers with fines and jail terms. Names include Flick Sum merfield Hambleton Frank Trovato George Chand Arthur Ren nay John Broad Elmo Conley Edith Campbell Roberta Amos Barney Bond Ray Arnett Tra Burkhart Oale Henthorn Roy Lynch C W Sisbon Ames Bishop and others awaiting grand jury action.
Seeming list of compensation awards for coal workers includes Harry Campbell and Taj Peater from Charleston, James Watkins of Thorp, and Thomas Gaie of Canebrake with weeks cited for injuries including broken ribs and a broken leg. Cornell names Captain Ehraca for the varsity team and Sherril elected captain.
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