Grand Jury to Probe 135 Charges in 1925 Term
Kanawha county grand jury scheduled to meet in the Intermediate court room to hear about 135 charges for the January term. More than 100 indictments expected and 400 to 260 witnesses are to be summoned. One major case involves Cecil Boggs charged with the murder of Robert Dawson at a Grapevine house party on December 3.
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Kanawha County Court House
Cecil Boges
Robert Dawson
Grapevine Actions
Sissonsville
Boggs
Dawson
Freda Goll
Everett Lege
January docket outlines murder, theft and statutory charges
The docket lists shootings on the main road near Sissonsville, a high profile escape and car theft, and multiple statutory offenses involving girls under 16. Also planned are shoplifting, bad checks and whisky misdemeanors amid holiday crime rise. two rock-throwing cases and a walnut tree theft appear for grand jury review.
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Hubert Wines
M. Pauley
Midland Oil and Gas Company
West
Charleston
Lcal
Police report shows 722 arrests in December month
Chief John Britton releases December report listing 722 arrests by local police. Top arrestees include Fatrelm an T A Taylor with 121 and ELL Gabbert and R B MacIntosh with 127 each. The month recorded 121 automobile accidents, 15 cars stolen, and numerous robberies including jewelry, burglaries, and liquor offenses.
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John Britton
Fatrelman
T. A. Taylor
Ell, Gabbert
R. B. MacIntosh
T. A. Atkinson
C. Baldwin
RR. W. Clendenain
Rey Jarrett
Britton
Parior
Lottie B. Skees
Logan County Names New World Champion in Insurance Field
Logan County reports a new world champion in the insurance arena. John McGuire, longtime Ta Fan resident and Pacific Mutual Life agent, defeated rivals to claim the title. McGuire, a 12 year Logan resident and Whitacksburg IT graduate, is expected to have the claim recognized at the next National Insurance Underwriters Board meeting.
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Chamnion
Losan
John Gi. McGuire
Ta Fan
McGhire
MeGuire
Lagan
Five Weers
Geneopte
Whacksburg
Pacific Mictual Life Insurance Company
Cxllturnice
McGuire
National Insurance
Thompson Dies in Point Pleasant Veteran Captain Thompson Dies
Captain Jona K. Thompson a Confederate veteran and former United States guard for southern West Virginia died yesterday at his Point Pleasant home. Born in Luray Virginia in 1848 he served as captain of Company I in the 23rd Virginia Infantry and fought through the war. He later resided in Point Pleasant where he worked on the family farm and held local political roles. Relatives and friends in Charleston were notified of his death.
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Jona K.thompson
United
West Virginia
Point Pleasant
Wounda
Charlested
Vireginia
Thompson
Luray
Virginia
Denember An
Miltary Institute
Heramese Captain of & Company
Thoimpson
Lewin
Jaméa A. Ferguson
Wl I Ward
William A. Quarehin
Mig
Harper
Bis Hermie
Dorie Ugh
Barbee
Ier Claw Hs Carver
Ims
Kindlinesa
Reneresty
Ectreernaipan Be
Obituary of Captain Thompson of Putnam County West Virginia
The obituary sketches Captain Thompson a longtime Whig then Republican, with roles as United States Marshal for West Virginia and the southern district, county court member, and state commission appointee. He was a reader of government and history, hospitable, influential in his party, and remained active in public life despite rheumatism. He died after a life of community service and strong family ties.
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Wilana
Putnam Counly
A. B. White
Murrica
Squeezed Bullet From Man's Heart Relieves Christmas Threat
A dramatic hospital scene recounts surgeons in Bristol removing a lead bullet from a man's heart after he attempted suicide with a makeshift weapon. The operation reportedly succeeds, with the patient recovering to his previous health. Nearby, robbers' vaults yielded stolen goods as socialist-led London boroughs face tax shifts.
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Wien
Chlatimnis
Uhl
Finest Shoe Store in South to Open Here
The May Shoe Company announces a new store opening in Charleston on Tuesday at Quirter and Hale streets. The remodeled building showcases walnut interiors, tall display cases, mirrors, seating, and skylights, with a modern two-story setup and a large rear stock area. The firm, dating to 1859, will keep the old location at 20 Capital Street open for stock clearance until the new store fully operates.
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Charleston
New May Shoe Company
Quirtler and
Hale
South
Charleston Tolles
Walmart
Hite Street
May Shoe Company Way
Brock
Akay Khaw
Charlesstor
Kamugha Street
Hace Teston
Old Front Street
Capital Street
May
Business General
Sawper
Tuesaday
Nese
Knapp and
Flaviluand
Thenver and
Caddrill
Charles Malone
WX. Ginter
Compan Baltimore
May Shoe Company
Boital Street
Was there a real Mother Goose in tales from LA
Mrs. Mivelyn Ford Darling of Los Angeles claims to be the grandmother of the famed verse maker and asserts Mother Goose was Elisabeth, daughter of a Dutch family from 1665 to 1751. Darling says Mother Hubbard and Little Boy Blue were real figures tied to her kin with ties to Boston and early New England churches.
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Evelyn Ford Darling
Mother Goose Creator
Little Boy Blue
Tos Angeles
Mivelyn Ford Darling
Los Angeles
Elisabeth
Hang
Shy
Isaac Ver Ghese
Boston
Hubbard
Blue
Vier Goose
Parling
James Edward Ford
Norfolk
Way
Sinvo Lin
Women's Clubs Meet Wednesday In City
Two club meetings occur on Wednesday January 7. The Charleston Woman's Club meets at 3:00 PM at the YWCA, while the South Side Woman's Club gathers at their South FM club house to discuss finance committee reports, audit concerns, and clubhouse matters. Mrs Julian Bouchelle will discuss the school child's diet, with music by Charleston High School.
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Charleston Whmams
Yow. Ca
South Side Woman's Clan
South Fms
Julian BoucheHe
Charleston High School
Charleston Woman's Club Meeting Promises Insightful Program
The Charleston Woman's Club prepares a meeting with Miss Katherine Joac pleading and Mrs Bond presenting on "The Annual Physical" examination. The hunt department explains the program, highlighting the importance of trees and growth on cut-over areas versus vigorous growth, citing a far distant experiment in Arizona.
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Cheetra
Katherine Joac
Charleston Woman's Club
Hunt Department
R. W. Bond
Arizone
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Phonan
Buick CO
Broad Street
I. A. Taylor
Gabbert
McIntosh
Washington
White House
Spencer
Missouri
London
New Zealand
All-Blacks
Ruby
Ghortly
W. H. Smythe
Virginia St
Lexington Sales Department
Hale Street
J. R. Tison
Lexington Service Department
Dickinson St
Charley W. Wood
Lexington Sales & Service
Capitol
Logan
County
John T. McGuire
Marshall
Virginia Military Institute
R.A. Scrutte WA
H. H
Smallridge
Quarrier Street
W. VA
John S. Cole
Captain Thompson
Srs
B Hamper
Wwe
Tod
West Virinia
Republican Party
Bristol
H.C. Baker Co
Karpen
General Assembly of Charleston
Broad St
Galperin
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