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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1925

Page

4

Engagements and Social Notes Highlight Charleston

Society notices announce Walter C. Felmington Jr and Miss Mary Katherine Smith to wed in May. Frances Dana hosts Eliza beth Knight farewell in Kanawha Street rooms before her New York trip. Mary Wise and George Hart to marry in Middleport. Local gatherings include bridge clubs, dances, and patron events with residents from Charleston, Huntington, and nearby towns. Birth announced of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Trialian at the local hospital.

Mattie Withrow Walter C. Felmington Ster, Jr Mary Katherine Swink Newton N.C Iaar Withrow Capitol View Tisny Fermster Charleston Fie N. C A General Adjustment Bureau Bluefield Mise Frances Dana Kanawha Street Elizabeth Knight New York Miss Knight Wiliam Grover John Hert John Ray A. C. Carver D. C. Gallaher Arthur Hil Anna Jack“igen Katherine Patterson Mes Mayer Frank Hurlbutt Betty Chilean Josephine Thayer Nellickinson Edward Hart Vis Gltinan Edward Knight Wilbur Staunton Anastas~ Dickinson Margaret Thayer Lakin Shawnee Mary V. Wise Geoteohart Middleport Ohto Baptist Temple Ralph Osterereen Edrr Young Elton Ella Matheson Eastern Mar Wen Gates D. H. Gates J. M. Miller Sinan Hrman Edith Meyers Ja. Vandine Jessie Lyons Hal Wlorris Fred Moore Ray Morgan E.R. Byrne Quarter Street Rogering Bradford Noyes Est Merri Kemp Morton Dave Mery Prank Hughes Bluefeld Mathilda Wood Harriet Washington Huntington Harrison B. Smith

Prisoner Returns To Cell After Escape From Northampton Jail

Easton Pa Jan 1 Two trustica escapees from Northampton county prison earlier this morning returned to the jail. Robert Sargent of Philipsburg New Jersey and Oliver BeCready of Bethlehem reportedly climbed a wall with a plank used to wheel ashes. Sargent walked in through the main entrance intoxicated and was put to bed while BeCready, also intoxicated, hired a taxicab toward the prison before turning back. Both men had short terms and spent much of their time in Philipsburg after escaping.

Easton Robert Sar- Bent Philipsburg N. J Trustica Northampton County Oliver BeCready Bethlehem Phiilipsburg Sargent Phillipsburg

Bodies recovered from Chicago varnish plant fire

Two men believed to be Frank Fords watchman and Russell Watson driver perished in a blaze at Frank B Lewis varnish works after a gasoline truck halted outside and exploded. Fire confined flames to the plant as neighborhood residents watched in terror.

Chicago Frank Lewis Frank Fords Sussell Watson

Mayor Wertz proposes home for fallen women in Charleston

City leaders discuss a reform approach with a proposed home for fallen women to be supervised by a Christian woman, offering shelter, medical care, employment, and training. A one half cent levy would fund the institution in the old Charleston General Hospital building. Child labor law discussed. committee named to pursue reclamation home and related civic activities, tea events planned for January and February with extensive volunteer roles and hostesses.

Charleston Juhor Wow. Werts Tir Harriett Jones Moundsville House of Delowatoa W Sideonomic Werts Charleston General Hospital Wertz Swanns Hill South Hills Capitol Hill Burlew Heights Oakwood Spring Street Jones Wasrat Mayer Wertz A. E. Harmon C.F. Troyer W. A. Barringer Mra. O. H. Spencer A. Miller MO. Camp Jy. W. Montague J. H. Shutty C. Camp Ishin Jdavia Tries J. T. Necks Civics Te Shultz Want Avenue Dlat Monangalla Street Mra. C Mesaner A. Ty Marrlant C. B. Sandberg Wdith Myers Wellman Margaret Lewis George Darlington I. O. Gastineau Ch Ri Krebs BE. Harmen D. WH. Alexander Lon Barringer T. ¥. Medovran Mire Dehu Wirich Wanner W. H. Belsches C. Riley O. H. Bradley Elmer Mesaner Tom Perry Mra Charles A. Haviland Tate Tawis Fran Tyr Wy Jlalmes W. H. Helachea MM. N Ylutehinson

Tariff Argument May Be Revived In House Fight

Washington Jan 16 The tariff commission remains the target as the fight to revive tariff argument resumes in the house Representative Garner of Texas says the pay prohibition for commissioners was omitted in the current appropriation and will be fought to restore The issue also touches Independent offices of the government as the big bill moves forward.

Warhington Jung Tarif Tal Representative Garner Texan Ways and Teans Appropriations Committee Washington Federal Trade Commiission House com+ merece comniltt

Cincinnati Symphony to Play in Charleston Sunday

Tickets for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra concert at the Kearse Theater in Charleston are forecast to sell out. Walter seats are gone but many good seats remain. The orchestra arrives Sunday evening by special train and begins at six o clock. tickets are sold exclusively at Galperin Music Shop, 17 Capital Street.

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Fritz Reiner Charleston Kearse Theatre Kearse Theater Charleston Symphony Vodiety Cincinnat Orchestra Symphony Society Galperin Music Shop Capital Street

Arrests in Oil Field Police Row Trigger Town Hall Clash

In Blaekey Kentucky, a clash over two police judges led to arrests after Jim Caudill refused to be tried before Judge Summer. Warrants issued for Summer and others followed a disputed court session where two judges fined Caudill. Separately an Oklahoma case involved a New York heir seeking an annulment from his bride Helen Grace Blade, with family tensions spilling into court.

Kentucky New York Laithsburg Tan Blaekey Wham Tlackey Whiteshoro John White Summer Judge Summer Biseley Jim Caudill Fumer Stephen Adams William Cawail AX Cilisens Merlyes Weworka Okla Jan Cromwell St. John's Johnson Rome Oklahoma Johnsom New Yor Tulsa Mra Gentar

Pedestrian Hit by Police Bullet in Seontown, Pa

Two motorcycle riders fled toward the West Virginia line after a late night encounter with officers in Seontown. A pedestrian named William Steel was wounded when a fiery vehicle struck him. Uniontown authorities issued a watch for the motorcycle and details circulated in Connelsville. A pursuit ended with shots fired and vehicles discarded whiskey barrels along the road.

Seontown Uniontown West Virginia Willuum Steel Nedestrian Connilsville

Ritchie Attacks Federal Subsidy in Every State

New York dispatch reports Governor Albert O Ruehle of Maryland attacking the federal subsidy system at the Hotel Association of New York City dinner. He argued subsidies are funded by taxation, noting New York paid $190,415,000 in federal taxes in 1924 but received only $4,020,000 in federal aid, while Nevada did better, illustrating no direct link between taxes and aid.

New York Albert O Rutehle Maryland Hotel Association New York City Ruehle Nevada Riiga Nevitia

Complete Plans for Erie Lease in Nickel Plate System

Jan 16 minority stockholders of the Erie railroad who are not included in the Nickel Plate consolidation will receive dividends equal to the Nickel Plate share value under the lease terms announced. A committee of the Erie railroad recommended adoption of the draft lease by directors at a January 23 meeting.

New York Erie Reilroad Nickel Tate van Swertnnen Tagey Berle Railroad

Prohibition foes cited by Colvin at conference

Dr D Leigh Colvin of New York accused kquee interests of using moving pictures to undermine the prohibition amendment. He argued films promote liquor consumption and could sway producers to back the law as money formerly spent on liquor moves to amusements. Wise Smith, WCTU Iowa president, urged cleaner pictures.

Wasrington Tate D. Leigh Colvin New York Betory Nquar Idra Ida Wise Smith Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Iowa

Three Killed in Auto Accident in Rochester N I

Rochester N I Jan 16 Three persons were killed in one motor accident when a sedan returning from a dance was struck by a freight train at a grade crossing on Penfield road. Mrs Livan de Ruyscher 40 Thomson Oster 46 and Oscar J Helbfletech 7 were killed Mira Bertha McDowell 17 escaped unharmed Eleven persons were injured four seriously in a second crash at Orchard and Orange streets near a grocery store Five persons rode in one car and six in another. Lorenz Party Released

Rochester N. VI Orchard Orange

Celebrate Fifth Day Anniversary and Prohibition Milestones

Washington January 14 marks five years since federal prohibition began. Commissioner Haynes praised progress with few retreats, noting reduced liquor flow from bonded warehouses and better enforcement. Coast guard countered liquor smuggling, and denatured alcohol losses fell below ten percent. Flint commemorates the fifth anniversary with civic ceremonies and a dry forces celebration. Skidmore College president Charles Henry Keyes dies in New York. A Montreal apartment project plans a 1100-room building at 3.5 million dollars.

Washington Haynes Flower Coast Guard

Fisher Hill Cemetery Association Meeting Planned

The Fisher Hill Cemetery Association will hold a meeting at Snow Hill M Church on Sunday afternoon January 16 at 3 o clock. All interested in the cemetery are invited to attend.

Fisher Hill Fisher Hil Cemetery Association Snow Hill M

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