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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1926

Page

5

West Virginia Reports No Fatal Fires This Holiday Season

West Virginia states there were no fire fatalities during the Christmas period and no accidents statewide. Fire Marshal C L Topping credited newspaper education campaigns for the record and noted reduced fire losses also brought lower property taxes from fire. He added insurance premium rates may fall if the trend continues for five years.

West Virginia C. L. Tonping Marabal Newepapers Topping

Martin Named Leader of National Catholic Historical Society

Clarence E. Martin of Martinsburg West Virginia was elected president at the society’s annual convention in Philadelphia. Other officers include Richard Reilly of Lancaster as president, John C. Fitzpatrick of Washington as second vice president, Monsignor J Thomas as treasurer, Rev Dr Peter Guilday as secretary, and Rev Dr Edward J Hickey as secretary. An executive council was also elected.

Philadelphia Clarence E. Martin Martinsburg W. Va National Catholic Histerical Society Pricy Richard Reilly Lancaster John C. Fitzpatrick Warshington D.C J. ¥. Thomas Washington Peter Guilday Edward J. Hickey Detroit Areni- Viet Mian Frances Louie Trew E. J. Blackwell Lawrence F. Fitex

Philadelphia and New York figures cited in case records

Philadelphia Monsignor Francis nH Gavish Indianapolis and Dr James a Walsh and Dr Carlten J H Hayes both of New York referenced in connected legal proceedings.

Philadelphia Francis Nh. Gavish Indianapolis James A. Walsh Carlten J. H. Hayes New York

Smith Recovering From Auto Accident

Thornton Smith pressman for the Gazette is recovering at McAllman Hospital after a taxi he rode home on Tiedmont road was struck on Washington Street by a car going south in Bouregard Street. He suffered bruises and several ribs were fractured though X rays showed no internal injuries.

Thornton Smith the Gazette McAllMan Hospital Washington Street Hts Tiedmont Road Boauregard South

Shaw May Appears On Movie Screen

London reports George Hernard haw gave consent to appear on film. British talking film firm plans a Swiss version of Shaw’s Saint Joan with Sybil Thorndike. If Shaw approves Phonofilm tech, he will appear to precede the feature. Also notes Colings and Cobb as batting benchmarks and Great North Road concrete highway in New Zealand nearing completion.

London George Hernard Haw Cheen Shaw Sybil Thorndike Eddie Colings Ty Cobb New Zealand

Southern roads to consolidate with Atlantic Coast Line

The Interstate Commerce Commission authorizes Atlantic Coast Line to acquire control of the reorganized Atlanta Birmingham and Coast Railroad by stock purchase and approves large issues of preferred and common stock for the new subsidiary. The commission also approves a stock issue for the Atlantic Coast Line Game and plans for Little Loadnda India to gain a new street railway system.

Interstate Commerce Commission A. B and C. Road Atlantic Coast Line Washington Atlanta, Birmingham and Coast Railroad Company Atlanta Birmineham Coast Atlantic Coast Lita Nolders Little Loanda India

Literary Club Holds Meeting in Kanawha Street Home

The Woman's Kanawha Literary Club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. B. Dyrummell's Kanawha Street home for a Christmas gathering. Discussion centered on honoring the late Arthur Surlin and expressing sympathy to his mother. The program featured readings, songs, and parodies, with guests including Mrs. Millard and Mrs. Harriet 2. Welling.

Woman's Kanawha Literary Club B. Dyrummell Kanawha Street EW. Houston Arthur Surlin Mra RW. Caney Wiliam Ziebold Lulighy Millard Frances Park Harriett 2

State Employes Still Lagging at West Virginia Capitol

At the West Virginia state house, workers and offices largely closed or released early as another holiday period loomed. Secretary of State George W. Sharp said routine work would resume in about a week due to upcoming holidays and many employees taking personal time.

State House West Virginia George W. Sharp

Court routine prompts multi suit filings against local firms

Two suits totaling 20000 were filed against the Chews benke and Ohio Railroad Company. Three suits totaling 525000 were filed against the Jordan Taxleaf Company. Actions against the railroad listed by W R Stover and Okey Bowen as administrators. Taxicab company suits filed by Alfred G Kosuth for 6000 and by Anna Elizabeth Kosssuth and Carrie Davis for 10000.

Chews Benke Ohio Railroad Company Jordan Taxleaf Company Common Pleas W. R. Stover Okey Bowen Alfred G. Kossuth Anna Elizabeth Kosssuth Carrie Davis

Remarkable Free Trial for Asthma Relief During Winter

An advertisement promotes a free trial of a method from Frontier Asthma Co to lessen severe winter asthma attacks. It urges sufferers to request the trial regardless of faith in remedies, promising progress and potential relief after lifelong struggles. The notice appeals to all readers with a cold damp season need.

Frontier Asthma Co Coun Watts Niagara St Buffalo, N

Cases Entered on Chancery Docket and Corporate Record

The chancery side lists the Millard Stone versus Myrtle Stone case and C. Ronk versus Quinple Ronk on the docket under January rules. The chancery docket also notes the Alice Ann Mariani versus Ernest Mariani case returnable under tertiary rules. The certificate of incorporation for Mortgage Security Corporation of America to conduct property and transaction business in this state was entered for record yesterday.

Millard Bf Myrtle Stone Alice Ann Mariani Ernest Mariani The Mortgage Security Corporation of America Transpct

County Clerk and Secu Company Office in Folk VA

Local records show the main office of the Secu Company and county clerk operations based in Folk, Virginia. The site is noted for central handling of pork product listings and related municipal documentation.

Secu * Company Folk Cenesra Ia Virginia

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Martin Arter Prent & Glass CO Hale Street Smith the Howerd C. Smith Detective Bureau Blood Hound Service Entad Capitol Street Charleston Howard Clyde M. Smith Roland Hayes Exposition Auditorium San Francisco Kearse Theatre Sele Galperin Music Company Gem Pharmacy William Lawrence Herbert C. Hoover American Railways Department of Commerce Department Colonial Building & Loan Association Union Building Capitol 600 Len Ay J. H. Vickers Co Wapahington St Rex Kanawha St. Opp Red Cross W. M. Jobnagn Waller L. C. Massey Kanawha County Klearflax Rugs Govaine’ and Peacock Fine Shoes Capitol Mr. Hazlewood
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