Charleston Social Season Highlights And Club Gatherings
The Local Society notes a busy Yuletide in Charleston with the Pioneer club Christmas cantata at the Charleston Woman's Club and the Kanawha College dance at Pine Manor. Nearby engagements include Mrs Knight's Edgewood party for daughter Ethel, the Coed club at Knights of Columbus Hall, and multiple intimate gatherings at private homes. The scene is threaded by a long roll of social names and venues, from the Emiawha Bunt club breakfast to the 13 club supper at Pine Manor, reflecting a bustling younger-set holiday rhythm through early January.
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Charleston
Pioneer Club
Charleston Woman's Club
Kanawha College
Pine Manor Country Club
B. W. Knight
Edgewood
Ethel
Knights of Columbus Hall
Jean Ann Pippen
Alethea Robinson
Winn Sine
Jan Vain Canon
Holiday Visitors and Returns Around Charleston
Personal notes list residents and relatives visiting or returning home for holidays. Names include Mr. William Seaton, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Seaton, Monte Polsue, Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Nilen, Mrs. Charlen F. Howard, Miss Elizabeth Emitiy, Mr. H. J. Scott, Mrs. and Mrs. W. H. Randolph Maddox, Miss Helen Alperin, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. Jamies Cox, and several others visiting from Morgantown, Parkersburg, Richmond, and Lexington areas. Several travelers plan return trips to Lexington Va, Grand Rapids Mich, and Barboursville.
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William Seaton
Washington
W. H. Seaton
Lee Street
Lexington
Monvay
Monte Polsue
Ryo
Benjamin A. Polsue
Ant
Charles A. Nilen
Summit
Lincoln County
Christina
Charlen F. Howard
Port Hi
Misa Elizabeth Emitiy
Charleston
Dodge
Washington, D.C
H. J. Scott
Penusbore
BR. A. Troland
Pas
Pho Conley
Randolph Maddox
Querrier
Lillie H, Ryland
Richmond
Helen Alperin
Y. Levinting
Sylvia Pushkin
H. H. Fisher
Helen
Morgantown
Jamies Cox
Bigley Rye
Mason
Ghildnem
Robert
Tala McGhee
Twok-' Wood
Mra
Charley Young
Bere
E. Goad
Ae Ww
Wilbur Cox
Ator
Harvey College
Barboursville
Port Lauderdale
Pia
Community Officers Installed at Old Fellows Hall
Blandon Worsn's relief corps will hold the annual installation of officers at two o'clock this afternoon at the Old Fellows hall. Miss Dolores Devine and Mr. Frank Koepa will entertain the children of Davis Child Shelter at the Shelter.
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Blandon Worsn
Old Fellows Hall
Pennsylvania
Dolores Devine
Frank Koepa
Davis Child Shelter
Miners Endure after Deadly Blast at Mawanqua Mine
In late 1909 a catastrophic explosion at the Mawanqua mine left 16 miners entombed and a death toll of five percent, the largest in the state's history. Community leaders and owners worked to rescue the living and recover the dead, as volunteers toiled through a treacherous tunnel system. Families faced loss while plans for relief funding and a national appeal emerged amid Red Cross aid and local outpouring.
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Svepligger
Gherty
Glenn Schiffer
Juan
Full Bas
Anthday
Christo
Angelo Titont
Uben
Turkey
Niy
Anderson
Herbert Mau Doneld
Charlen Ae
Charlies Jr
Carl McDonald
Ofty Townell
Par. Alyred
Ant
American Red Cross
Tex Mer
Cauld Neesen
Fray Baketa Ratty
Mealvo Mawanqua
Roosevelt Sticks to Boyhood Hobby of Collecting Stamps
Franklin D Roosevelt as a boy collected stamps and kept at it into adulthood. He traded with commercial collectors, read stamp histories, and collected stamps from North and South America plus Europe and Asia. He valued stamp collecting for its ties to history and learning and hoped to continue as president.
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Roosevelt
Boyheed
Albany
Tilke
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
White House
United States
New York
Ngotiaté
North
South America
Haiti
San Galvador
San
Indianapolis
Indiana
Franklin
How to manage income and home ownership costs guide
Promotes a Washington era money management packet with topics on budgeting investing home ownership and personal finance. Encourages sending twenty cents for mailing and lists the Charleston Gazette as publisher with address in Washington DC.
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Washington Kuresu
Pep Cewers USA
Ben Nesses
Seay
Charleston Gazette
New York Avenue
Washington, D.C
St . Tam
Miners Remembered After Deadly Mine Disaster
The tragedy left many families grieving as rescuers reported heroism by doomed miners. A father and son were seen sharing a final embrace, and others were found with handkerchiefs over the faces of fallen comrades. A canary signaled danger as rescue teams labored amid a wall of ambulances and gas. Mine records show the shafts were inspected just 80 minutes before the catastrophe, and the Catholic orphanages offered to care for all affected children.
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Pete
Buy Pots
Milne
Sirena
Milnery
Alton
Hunting of Lynx and Cats Reported Across Colorado
Reports from Colorado describe lynx and cat hunting tied to seasonal patterns. Details mention coyotes or predators, penalties, and a noted hunting trip by Frank Armijo of Que Mada with multiple lynx and martens seized.
Hotel Proprietor Robert F Washington Dies at 68
Robert Franklin Washington 68 former proprietor of the Washington hotel in Charleston and other hotels died at a local hospital from a heart attack late Sunday. Funeral at First Methodist Episcopal South at 2:20 this afternoon with Rev B P Taylor and Rev Pat J Withrow officiating. Burial in Spring Hill cemetery. Survived by widow Cora Older Washington five daughters and four sons with multiple grandchildren and step relatives. Washington known for long hotel career including Washington Jefferson and Lincoln hotels on Quarrier street. Born in Putnam County son of George Franklin Washington and Mary L McGraw Washington. Married Cora D Older in 1886.
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Washington Hotel
Charleston
First Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Spring HU
B. P. Taylor
Pat
Mra
Core
Washington
Lola
Haskins
Dayton
Cnilte
Smith
Pairplain
Jackson
County
Galdley
Akron
Matthew O. Fortney
Like
Mint
Dorothy L Washington
Virginia Street
George F. Washington
Robert Lawrerite Washington
Lestie M. Washington
Harley K. Wahington
Woeet Alexandria
Mr. Washington
Glendale Lodge No. 78
Knighta
Fythins
Summers Street
Jefferson Hotel
Lincoln
Quarrier Street
Bob” Washington
Robert FP. Washington
UN Jou Tisttc
Putnam County
George. Franklin
Mary L. McGraw - Washington
Putnamounty
Mies Cora D. Older
Edward Older
Waanington
Chicago Public Employment Opinions Highlight City vs Private Roles
A Chicago survey shows public payroll workers viewed with modest esteem compared with private employees. Professors note civic job prestige lags private sector status, while honesty ratings favor private workers overall. Also mentions the death of George Clarte Cooper, aged long-time county official, survived by widow, three sons, and a daughter.
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Chicago
Seattle
Professor White
Chiasgo Pub
Seatusdex
Phiadelphia
Man Injured When Struck by Automobile
B C Snuffer of Morris street suffered concussion of the brain and possible skull fracture after being struck by a car said to be driven by Joseph Ferguson of Morris street yesterday afternoon at Washington and Morris streets. Snuffer was taken to McMillan hospital and his condition described as not critical. Ferguson was held on a charge of reckless driving and released on $50 bond. Ferguson said Snuffer stepped from the curb and he could not see him in time. Indications are that railroad troubles in Argentina will not be settled soon.
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B. C. Snuffer
Morris Street
Boh
Joseph Ferguson
Algo
Yiatartoe
Washingtton
Morris Streets
Snuffer
McMillan Hospital
Ferguson
Fergusa
Biaeutomobile
Strikingnim
State College Hosts Over 200 At Kappa Conclave
INSTITUTE Dec 24 More than 200 students attend the annual Kappa Alpha Psi conclave at West Virginia State College. Grand Polemarch A Moore Shearin of Durham speaks on business and progress as amendments to the grand chapter constitution are considered. Dr John W Davis president of the college gives the first public address, marking the first time a national Greek letter fraternity is housed at State College.
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West Virginia State College
A. Moore Shearin
Southern Fidelity and Surety Company
Durham
Grand Board of Directure
Zappa
Ooumitrr
John W. Davis
Davis
Kappa Alpha Psi
Tals Marke
State College
Tau
Jocel
Hee Mate Pians
Fm Thin Atate
O. E. Mitchel
Liberia
W. W. Sanders
T. Gutter
Charleston
EB. K. Powell
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