Seize Three Stills and Three Men in Prohibition Raid
State agents and deputies arrested J C Wolfe Albert Bragg and Claude Patrick after seizing three stills at Paint Creek with 400 gallons of mash about eight gallons of moonshine liquor 199 pounds sugar and a full outfitting of heating and storage equipment. Multiple raids on Paint Creek Davis Creek Campbells Creek and Bee Tree Mountain yielded additional stills mash liquor and gear with several nonfatal arrests and bond postings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Wolfe
Albert Bragg
Claude Patrick
Faint Creek
H. Coleman
H. H. Whilams
Byrne Given
Mont Oasvender
Roy Hundley
Adoul & Weak
Colomen
Atate
J. ©. Wolfe
Albert Hrage
Hurdless
Linde+ dole
D. J. Hurless
Cole
Sheriifa Garland Turner
Paint Creek
Mate
Garland Turner
Pattornl
Handley and Littleton
Davia Creek
Campbells Creek
H. Cunningham
Kenna Carnes
D. J. Marlee
Cunningham
Carbes
Barless
Simmons Creek
Ozark Mystery Moves to Court
The article outlines testimony expectations in a murder case where Murders and arson are alleged. Witnesses Hurrell and Miss Rumiser are set to testify about four defendants and a body burned on a blaze log. Defence pivots on a man claiming to be Conale Franklin, denying fatality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurrell
Miss Rumiser
Misa Hutchner
Conale Franklin
Wuurder
Miss Ruminer
Attie
Local Theatres Show Del Rio In Revenge and Comedy
The Mearse Theater previews Dolores Del Rio in Revenge as Raseha a Carpathian bear tamer who dominates beasts then battles Jorge Leroy Sssom plays Jorga Rascha’s father James Marcus appears as Rascha’s father Jose Crespo stars with Rita Carewe in a romance as Tina The Capitel offers an all talking comedy Men of Was with Stan Laurel and Quiver Mardy plus newsreel and a cartoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolores del Rio
Mearse Theater
del Rio
Raseha
Carpathian
Rurania
Jorge
Leroy Sssom
Jorga
James Marcus
Rascha
Jose Crespo
Inter
Tina
Rita Carewe
Duncan Sisters
Capitol Theater
Santle
Srila
Mandelbaum
Hogan Sisters
James Dean
Dean
Vivian
Rosette
Rosetta
Parker
Ded Prouty
Capitel
Stan Laurel
Quiver Mardy
Newe
Tonight at Twelve at Rialto I features a talkie drama
A talking adaptation of Oren Davis’s New York play unfolds a jealous upheaval after a wife finds a note by her husband. The all star cast includes Madge Bellamy, Margaret Livingston, Vera Reynolds, Norman Trevor, Hallam Cooley, Mary Doran, George Lewis and Madeline Seymour. The Rialto screens the first half of the week with News and a talking comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oren Davis
New York
Rialto Theater
Petite Madge Bellamy
Margaret Livingston
Vera Reynolds
Norman Trevor
Hallam Cooley
Mary Doran
George Lewis
Madeline Seymour
Federal agents arrest 327 in November raids
Pittsburgh report shows prohibition agents and state police tested 827 persons in 209 raids across Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia in November. Seizures totaled 32 distilleries, four wildcat breweries, 4 215 gallons of moonshine, 267 gallons of alcohol, 1 998 gallons of wine, 9 787 gallons of beer, 63 gallons of other intoxicants, 18 automobiles and one boat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
John D. Pennington
Prohibition
Gleanings From Police Blotter Report on arrests in a rustic region
A chaotic police blotter reviews numerous arrests including drunkenness and vagrancy. Names such as Deak Porsche Virgil Jordan F. W Stine and J. Adams appear amid rumors of imposters at a trial about Franklin’s death. The piece notes mob attention and bizarre legends of Ozark barons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deak Porsche
GL. Harrison
4. M. Harrison
A. K. Hottie
A. de Parsons
G. Jarrett
F. W Stine
John Adams
J. L. Howse
F. & Romero
Virgil Jordan
Clarence Willy
Obituary notices for Sallie M. Kent and others in Coalburg area
Obituary notices report Mrs Sallie M Kent of 308 Miller Street widow of W E Kent of Putnam county died after illness. Funeral at 2 pm with burial at Poca cemetery. survivors include six daughters Myrtle Kent Mrs Austin Keffer Mrs Raymond Miller Mrs Jonu Bowling Mrs Romer Romero Mrs Harry Ada and three Kent sons. Other obituaries note Mrs Alice Dunn 85 of Coalburg died. services at Church of the Good Shepherd Conlburg. graves at Mt Olivet Charleston. survivor list includes children and grandchildren. Constance Damewood 16 months old died. parents J Z Dameswood and wife. siblings. The page lists multiple police and criminal notices including shootings, break-ins, thefts, assaults, drunkenness, and disorderly conduct with names and locations in Charleston and South Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie M. Kent
Balle M. Kent
Miller Street
Poca
W. E. Kent
Putnam County
Pouralyeln
Pocs
Alice Bunners
Alice Duwh
Conlburg
Church of the Good Shepherd
T. J. Garrett
Mt Olivet
Charleston
Myx
Duar Ie
Bantamere
Minen Margaret
Mary Dunn
Coalburg
Thomes Hoy
Hantington
Henry
Fatrick Dunn
Coalbure
Sno Je
Dunn
Ireland
Unite States
Conipurg
Exclude Creeds From Politics
A sectarian critique asserts sectarianism and creeds hinder the true gospel. It argues the simple gospel of Jesus offers inclusive fellowship, condemns secularism as a rival to religion, and urges casting out sectarianism to unite believers and unchurched alike under a universal, open faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewus
Jesus
Jehovan
God
Jessa
Gad-Ilke
Johan Bojer
Breeiun
Mary
Tata
Bethlehem
Brothershood
Joxun
Almple
Firet
Brother Eye
The Mighty Opens At The Virginian Theater
George Bancroft stars as a postwar gunman who rises from private to major and national hero then becomes city commissioner of public safety to aid his own aims. Esther Ralston loves him while he floods the city with reform and a self-made gang plots a final confrontation. Co stars include Walther Oland and Raymond Hutson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Mighty
George Bancroft
Virginian Theater
Bancroft
Hhe
Atty
Esther Ralston
Assemi Ules Hls
Walher Oland
Raymond Hutson
Bush to Address Midway P T A Meeting Tonight
Superintendent LB Bush will address the Parent Teachers Association of Midway at tonight’s meeting. A local orchestra will provide music before the business session begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush
Midway
Midway 1
Fire Stations Overflow With Toys for Christmas Aid
A city fire chief reports toy surplus at stations as firefighters mend and repaint broken playthings for needy children. Volunteers, including off-duty crews, repair dolls, trains, and wagons to supply the Salvation Army for distribution before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLane
Salvation Remy
Eny
Jan
Galvation Army
Chiltren
Cantyacatlen
McGanes
Toya
Chriftiren
Seth Charleston
Bitch Hobby Nortes
Salivation Army
Plan to Defer Tariff Debate in Congress
A plan to defer tariff debate under unanimous consent faces an obstruction as one member’s objection may stall action after the Christmas holidays starting December 21. The first measure is the White Bill to extend the Federal Radio Commission’s authority indefinitely, a key move since 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Radio Commission
Commission
Veteryns
Vetrcars' Bureau
Tileon
Connecticut
Colton
Wilbur and
Hyde
Hoover
House
Haiti
Ralph Mears Injured By Falling Tree Limb
Ralph Mears of the Kakla Advertising company, summoned to Washington Indiana by the death of his brother in law, T K Shirett, is in the Daviess County hospital with a broken leg after a tree limb fell as he tried to clear a path from a vehicle wreck and struck him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Mears
Kakla Advertising Cmpany
Washington
Ind
T. K. Shirettt
Mr. Mears
T. K. Ghurclifft
Lamont Reports Steady Business Across Sectors
Lamont notes steady business growth as labor frees up in belt industries to produce advanced goods. Factory employment rose in 1928-28, while agriculture surged two percent, with farm incomes near 1920–22 levels after adjusting for money value. Railroads posted record net incomes, and service quality in transport improved amid car shortages and wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce Department
School Pupils Save 4464 04 in Month
The school savings bank report for the month ending December 4 shows a total of 64404.04 saved across schools. Pred L Teal announces the figures with deposits from Roosevelt, Jefferson, Lincoln, Wheon, Chamberlain and other junior high institutions, listing individual totals per school and the overall sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Savings Bank
Pred L. Teal
City Au Perinstutent
Roosevelt
Jefferson Junior High
Lincoln Junior High
Wheon Junior High
Chamberlain
Sk Staid
Ccecereereensenne
St Albans Women Elect Officers and Holiday News
St Albans brief notes report election of officers for the Woman's Guild at St Mark's Episcopal Church led by Mrs Herndon Prazer and others, upcoming January meeting at Mrs E W Clarke, and D and S club hostess Helen Foster. Also hospital transfer for Minnie Lee McComas, plus a list of students and staff visiting or returning home for holidays from various colleges and universities. Our Lady circle events and local health updates complete the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
HR. Hiddleberger
Eighth Avenue
Airs. Herndon, Prazer
E. R Halcwin
Dre. G. T. Fogle
E. W. Clarke
Ann Hathaway
Green— Brief College
Lewishurz
Henry Hathaway
Northwestern University
Bias Ruth Cummings
Vinginn Burdette
Katherine Dearlen
Mary Garret Dearein
James Bassitt
Billy Burdette
Wiliam Foster
Blake Fearon
West Virginia University
Harry Jackson
Berard Cottrell
Clyde Amard
Helen Sele
Misa Jean Motrla
Marshall
Herbert Bryan
University of Virginia
Eton Satter
Washington and Lee University
Vivien Baler
Conservatory of Music
Cincinnatta
Motorcar Accidents Reported to Police In Sunday
Several automobile accidents were reported Sunday with no injuries. Names include Howard Harrold and Mark Wlae man, Maud L. McBullion, R. E. Johnson, and Hill, on Kanawha, Quartler, and Charleston streets. Two cars collided Saturday night on Washington street. Finishing with jail sentences for misdemeanors and rising U.S. export and manufacturing values in the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Harrold
Mark Z. Wlaeman
Courc
Dryden
Maud L. McBullion
Mra
William Jones
Kanawha Street
Johnson
Biging Svenur
Hill
Quartler Street
Hillacer
Ernest Dudding
Dion Siamed Shamblin
Charleston Street
Edgewood Drive
Robert Gladwell
Quincy
Robert Corden
Diamond
Washington Street
Peter Nader
Bullitt Street
Politician Slain Triggers Mob Fear in Holmes County
In Holmes County Mississippi a prominent official Noel C White was found slain near his home prompting citizens in Lexington to arm themselves while a posse hunted suspect Pace a local black tenant. Sheriff Ellis noted more arrests were expected amid fears of mob action as funeral services with state officials were planned tomorrow and a national guard contingent was anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leington
Mins
Holmes Country
W. K. Ellis
Noel C. White
Mississippi
Iam Page
Whit
Lx Talles
Here
Ellis
Pace
Walte
Chancery Chert
Holmes County
Lexington
Serité Ella
Edown
Cine
Jai
Enid
White
National Guard
Mount Hope Legion Post Names Officers
Mount Hope post No. 103 of the American Legion elected EB Mek Hordesty as post commander F J Potter as vice commander J H Coleman as adjutant A B Greedes as finance officer N L Kemp as historian Rev W W Pharr as chaplain and Dewey Housker as sergeant at arms for 1930 The officers form the executive committee and will choose service publicity and athletic officers at the first regular meeting A committee to represent the post in the community Playground project will be appointed The meeting featured a talk by Mrs Gall T Dudgeon on the aims of the ancillary and a luncheon followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Hope
American Legion
EB. Mek
Hordesty
F. J. Potter
J. H. Coleman
A. B. Greedes
N. L. Kemp
W. W. Pharr
Dewey Housker
Nouw
Mra. Gall
T. Dudgeon Made
Greenleaf and Taborski Tie in Billiard Tourney
DETROIT December 15 Spencer Livney of Los Angeles defeated Marcel Camp of Detroit 125 to 119 in 41 innings in the world championship billiard tournament. Camp fell to 2-4 while Livney improved to 2-0 and Camp has three wins, four losses. Ralph Greenleaf of New York defeated Ontario Laurison of Brooklyn 126 to 223 in 24 innings securing a tie for second place with Frank Taborski, defending champion, each with three wins and one defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Spencer jLivney
Los Angeles
Marcel Camp
Camp
Livney
Lirsey
Ralph Greenleaf
New York
Ontario Laurison
Brooklyn
Greenleaf
Frank Tabemki
Wheeling Church Names Philadelphia Minister
The Rev Gordon Vincent pastor of the Bethlehem Baptist Church Philadelphia was extended a call to the pastorate of the First Baptist Church Wheeling. He would succeed Dr Walter Scott Dunlap who has become president of Alderson College Alderson West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
Gordon Vincent
Bethlehem Baptist Church
Philadelphia
Wee
Vincent
Walter Scott Dunlap
Ieliey
Alderson College
Alderson
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Ozark Mystery
Low
Ene
Edison Lamp Works
Charterton
Des Bern
Aty Court
Kanawha County
Weat
Trglada
Charitston
Paani
Taiwing
Relive Creek
Ate Point
Cedar Ground
Keliya Creek
Ward
Intanes
BT Mies
Mammoth Bridge
Mammoth
Anawhe
Conwy
Sumwell
Crome
Unwell
Kanawna Coun
Ab Compe
Paint Greek
Ha County
Ates
Tams Branch
Whitcheker
Aoawha County
Kanawha
Quanty
Tross
Court Houss
Virginie
Moulton
Nore
Eugeni A Ohmer
West
Fe Imazaw
Eugene A Ohmer
FO Wien
Conger
Capitol
Rialto
Owen Davis
Alma
S. Mitchell
Franklin
Con- Dip
Coonies
Mise Ruminer
Harry Cal- Pistol
Ozark
Europe
Ozarka
United States
Stenley Phillips
Spencer
All
D. J. Mehegan
Billie Anderson
R. Jackson
George Skaff
Wiseman
Wiseman Wase
Parsons
Epilost
Theodore Parsang
Constance
Constance Damewood
Qhe Hrown
Tntent
Hirl Clarence Lewin
Imas
Prentiges Tevaded
Herbert Tile
Mra. 5
W. Agnew
Quarrier Street
Mandster Stoten
H. F. Chambers of
Belle
State
Court Streets
W. A. Smith
South Charleston
Matuai
John Wortly
Charles Fenra
Jtack
D. &. Shanthtine
Mquer
Jack Fogg
Lannie Monk
John Solemn
L. J. Milton Young
Atrect
Axtanlt
Gidbert Davie
Nick Buck
Nesant
Davives
Jacob Davis
Sam Davis
Jack Monre
Dardene
Birt Hutchina
Armie Clendenin
Glas
Gutler Holses
Grandian
USA
Jewuy
Virginian
Fi & O
Adams
le Verrier
Neptune
Gallo
Sir John Herschel
America
Bpain
Brotherhood of Jesus
John Barlow
Lamont
Kanawha Floral Co., Inc
Daniel Boone
Ernst & Son
St. Charleston
W. Va
St. Albans News
Helen Foster
Pare Street
Minnie Lee McComas
Pennsylvania Avenue
Kanawhs Valley Hospital
Neil Campbell
Circle No. 5
First Presbyterian Church
Lighth Avenue
Holme
Harry Cowl
Hugh Burns
Mansfield
Ahery
Clow
Miles Agnes Colcord
Mont Goal
L. P. Harvey
Kanawha Terrace
C. &. Workman
L. Casto
George Jotiery
Fear Mob Action
Mount Hope Legion
Taborski
Miya M. Hepxes
Smith Brothers
Gough Creek
Triple Action
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