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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1925

Page

4

Local Society Figures Attend Shawnee Club Dinner

Social calendar in Shawnee Club circles features gatherings with Mr. and Mrs. Henshaw and numerous couples, brides club entertainments, a slumber party, and a Quote club meeting. Announcements include a marriage of Doris Ann Howes to Robert Clarke and the Friendly club dance at 7101-2 State street.

Shawnee Club SM. and Airs John Henshaw Chilton Hewkins Steele Hawkins Morris MecConshar And Charles Jach Morgan Gwen Mary Cabell Lawrence Hodges Agnes Fogle Raymond Frye Norman Ureene Knight Hares Robert Frazier Clarenti Ernst Brownidewis C. K. Payne Brides Club Kegaaha Street W. W. Miller Everett Brennen Elkins CW. Swisher W. H Byrne Julio Cotton Frank Woodman W. B. Donnally Radford Ruby Ruexell J. J. Divine Rhodes Doris Ann Howes Aire John James Hower Milton Robert Tice Clarke Columbia South Carolina State Street A. T. Davis Harriet Virginia Sarah Tid Maughlin Enya Maryland Huntington Mary Frank Hughes Bluefield Clyde H. Past Jewis Street McMillan Hospital

Incense of Flowers Powder Promises Fresh Natural Look

A Miss Randall of Atlanta promotes Black and White Face Powder as an easy beauty aid. She claims the light powder adheres well, looks natural, and is more affordable than premium brands, available in gas packages for 50 cents from a local druggist or dealer.

Georgia Miss Randall Hhh Street Atlanta Soc Mise Randall

Local Social Notes From Huntington DurIng Week End

Residents and visitors share greetings and travel plans with short visits in Huntington. The column lists Miss Helen Hesleston and others in hospital, trips to New York and the West Indies, and many returns from visits to New York Pittsburgh and Chicago.

Indian Princes Pay Huge Sums for Blackmail in Empire Scandal

London dispatch reports that Indian rajahs pay large bribes to suppress scandals involving white women, with royal wealth used to shield families. The article notes government efforts to keep matters secret, the impact on provincial stability, and cases like Sir Tart Sinn’s robbery as evidence of vulnerability to extortion.

London Rewadi Sir Tart Sinn Farina Baeh Tidiy Reir Kroy Nis Twlia Livy Tri Naibges Ellers Prinens Wha the Cage Viahjeto Blackvil Britain Todia

Pennsylvania Indian Pottery Unearthed

Archaeologist May Schri bist unearthed 43 pottery fragments at Back Cabin on Wrothme Mountain. Patterns reveal Genape tribe influence, suggesting the site served as an Indian shelter rather than permanent Delaware habitation.

Wilk Hari May Schribist Fistorivil Seiiely Ing Digie Hia Senrahisr

Travel note mentions leaving for Florida and New York

A business trip fragment notes 7oe Me and Mra Sunt Has preparing to depart for Florida and a New York prom. Mentions Trenty Littaker planning a one day Heute wiele and a winter in the city. Howard Vorleaone and Suit toe Wier described in transit context.

BlueAsid Mra Florida Trenty Littaker New York Tadlee Howard Vorleaone

Court docket entries list cases in common pleas court

Court docket shows civil actions including C and J against Federal Insurance and several infant and party defendants. Names like Stella Jovans and Alberta Raines appear among returned chancellery entries with February rules for chancery and circuit court actions.

C &J Atklaa Federal Insurante Company Court of Commo Pleas Returna- Lin Ie Cyniman Stella Jovans L. ML Wvane Kreok Hammeker Infant Aginst Lary May Siatth Infant Charles Chat Mralnat Alberta Raines

Marriage Licenses Issued in Nanewha and Kanawha Counties

Yesterday marriage licenses were issued to Loyd Lips and Pearl Campbell both of Nanewha county Carl Cook and Dorothy Dutton both of Kanawha county.

Loyd CG. Lips Pearl Campbell Nanewha County Carl MH. Cook Dorothy A. Dutton Kanawha County

River stage exports and boat movements reported yesterday

The fallowing river stages were exported yesterday with readings from Kanawha Inn to Cincinnati including Wenawharier 40 feet and rising, Ghio River 114 feet rising, and Pleasant 13.5 feet rising. Boat movements include Mary Lane through Leek at noon and One Greenwred going up through Leek at 12.

Kanawhie Inn Charleston Ghio Tyer Pitsburgh Parlisereburg Tame Pleasant Huntington Iivines Cincinnati Mary Lane Leek Wilonks Itelvines Leck

Glamorous Old Ivory Gown Designs At Paris Couture

A vivid catalog of Old Ivory evening wear details from Paris couturier Poiret. Features satin drapery, velvet gowns, fur trim, embroidery, and circular shoulder panels. Describes the gown’s stately silhouette, bold lines, and theatrical glamour.

Lisnethy Cohors Paris Head Coe Poiret Wenn Palin

Trading Surge anticipated as NL clubs discuss moves

In a lively pre season round of talks, National League clubs including Philadelphia Boston and Chicago weigh big trades. Cincinnati and New York clubs hold back while Reds and Giants eye key changes and wage concerns loom for Philadelphia and Boston. A American league surge under Yankees Senators and Browns shifts payrolls as Stanley Tarpis sets a policy.

Les Covelgw SMW Tan Trot Na Ranier Mutsburgh Chicago Deagies Vlietnand Chiladelphire Boston Bohne Fluiders Disk Wendricks Cieduyres Melina Hiseman Hanevelt Cotton Mornexy Mieken Wail Hockatop Tendrieka Cinelanatianinmyer Jimmy Ring Bath Redland Platrhee Milladelpnia Borton Giants Prokert McCraw Mill Ctelnnatt Donohue Leush Yankees Senators Browns Stanley Tarpis Nny Cirege

Idle gossip law push sparks reform in Endicatt

In Endicatt New York in January 1971 workers petition the common council for an ordinance to punish idle gossip about neighbors and businesses. The petition cites examples from other cities and asks for fines or short jail terms for those spreading malicious rumors. A local judge describes enforcement of a similar law in Kentucky with a $10 fine.

Endicatt N.Y Common Council Boto Byrne Horn Kav Kentucky Lawn Sas Mme Watkins John AL Tiles Niuel Bossi Emmett Wathina Owenshorm Kyins

Satin Crepe and Kasha Dominate at Monte Carlo Fashion

In Monte Carlo the satin crepe and kasha ensembles captivate spectators with vivid pink satin and green accents. Designers showcase natural fibers and tailored folds while accessories influence overall silhouette. details glimpse a balance of color and fabric handling amid a bustling event.

Satin Crepe Kasha Monte Carlo Monte Carla Galeria Iisiara Monte Cirlo

Foxes Survive as English Fox Hunts Pause

The text notes that hunting suspensions in England due to foot and mouth disease have reduced pressure on foxes. Farmers armed with guns report fewer foxes pursued, yet overall fox populations appear higher than in years past across regions including Meynell and Cotlesmare areas.

Iandon England Meynell Bytchley Belyely Cotlesmare

German Band Scarce War Years Returns to New York Streets

In New York City on June 14, a small German band, active along Wail and Broad streets, resumes performances after the war. Citizens report bands marking financial district streets as headquarters while some play Christmas tunes like Silent Night and The Moly City It. One group on upper Broadway even plays Where the River Shannon Flows, though many street musicians still seek donations in saloons.

Y Willman Park New York New York City Financial District Als Moly Upper Broadway Shannon

Man Chokes to Death on Beef Sandwich in Philadelphia

A Philadelphia man Maward H McClure sixty choked when a piece of roast beef lodged in his throat at a restaurant. The incident occurred as he ate the sandwich and died before aid could arrive. Elsewhere a Louisiana refinery news brief notes price increases on light oil and a Dutch government radio receiving set program is mentioned.

Man Philadelpa Maward H. McClure

Lloyd George Dominates Commons As Wartime Leader Returns

British politics swirl as David Lloyd George, back from a postwar lull, reasserts his dominance in the House of Commons. The veteran leader, amid a rising Labour strength, spurs his party and challenges rivals, with future office uncertain but his grip appearing unshaken. Call money rates ease on New York trading, reflecting shifting credit conditions.

Fea Wray Tinton David Clord George House of Commons Lloyd Gearze Lloyd George Herbert Asquith Britain Hina Xoxsu Alord George Livya George

City School of Music Wraps Radio Pro gram Series

WPAZ Charlestas features City School of Music program concluding its hour long broadcast. List includes Tarantelle, Caprice, Gothique Suite and Impromptu with performers Miss Alvenla Morgan Mr Merrill Harner Florence Muley Glen Jeffers Prof F I Hoke and others. The event highlights works from early grades to masters across clanala and romantic periods.

City School of Music WPAZ Tarantelle Alvenla Morgan Caprice Merrill Harner B. Dear Witthe Ronald Mies Florence Muley Gothique Sulte Boellmann Glen Jeffers E. Hoke Bousta Tallegro Senohert Glen Jeffera F. i. Hoke Ganee Florence Miller la Hougrosse Paul Virginia Shelton Low Michl Ptan Sybil Hope Virginia Reed Indiana

Aviation Progress in Czecho-Slovakia

Prague January 13 Czecho Slovakia shows growing aviation activity after an international aircraft exhibition and a squadron flight to Romania in Yugoslavia. A new airline is planned to operate across the backbone from Prague with aims to connect Berlin Warsaw Vienna and Paris.

Prague Romania Jugoslavia Berlin Warsaw Vienne Paris Thourands Zions Royal Jazz Lumber Jacks International

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Maxine Lilly Wer Mises Katherine Ditcher Madeline Davis Mabel Bartley Dorothy Cooke Roscoe Dilon Quote Club Mary Byrd Sullivan The Otoman’ Club Walter S YW. GC. A Maurice Drew Kanawha Players YW. A Ernest Tompson Stuart Walker Martinsburg W. Vi John Morgan Toyal Circle Rae E’alocle Circle Wyoming Street Miss Evelyn Randall Adr Helen Hesleston Ie Juead Hospital Everett Dorennoen Tins Tier Pares Duder W. SN. Miller Laura Lewis Mis Margaret Lynn Lewis Joh Dani Frances Adelaide Smith Thirsby Dirssilly Witty Philadelphia Woeat Indies Howard Elster Pittsburgh H. R. Dillon Beckley Mrs. 3. Clay Dixie Street Harriet Washington Huntingon Matilde Wood Jackson Street James A. Carrier RT. Wood Ties Hdinner Eee Garnett Thompson Tilenmond James Hayworth Ralph Rowan Morgantown West Virginia University Fudge C.D. Ferrer Parkersburg Chariestrnee Grace Thomason Wanlington Charieston Tuth J Sparkes Robert Welly Columbus Onin Misa Virginia Willard McKee Guarrier Hale Street Mr. A Max Schrabist Wyoming SOUTH National League Chicago and Pittsburg Hank Clearings Associa Tite Kentucky Fayor Otl Ney Mrs. J. Cai Aenam Edward H. McClure Ratne Smackovern Oil Slevetort Lidan Longislana G11 Refining Corporation Smackoven Arkansas Netherlands East Indies G. Phaiffy H.C. Dunk RE Walker Dry Goods Co C. M. Boiursky Wash St. S Moore's Capitol ST Vostaffice Teenment SRIN ACALD Paul Specht Virginian Today Pola Negri Suez Canrerta Commons Ste Charlestas Welton Czecho-Slovakia Wall Paper MOORE Capitol Street Green Gate Mauro Loney Jemima Clara M. Schunk Hoveitly Mountain State Hospital Ane Nomineticiaé Kanawha Banking Ane Trust
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