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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1925

Page

3

Legion to Reach 2500 Members in West Virginia

The American Legion Department of West Virginia will reach 2500 members tonight, announced by department adjutant Roderick G. Merrick. Bluefield post leads the American league with 231 of 530, Heckley post 32 tops the American association 212 of 275, Martinsburg post 14 leads Federal league with 175 of 260, and Cameron post 18 in Mountain State league has 78 of 192 quota.

American Legion Department of West Virginia Roderick G. Merrick Cameron Post Bluefield Post American League American Association Heckley Post Martinsburg Post

Scott's Run Railway Offices Transferred to Monongahela

Morgantown W V January 24 administrative offices of the Scott's Run railway will move to Pittsburgh and Brownsville Pa offices of the Monongahela load company on February 6. The Monongahela company has IPC permission to acquire the Scott's Run road serving the Scott's Run coal field. Creed Malone to become assistant superintendent at Monongahela in charge of West Virginia properties.

Morgantown W. Va Scott's Run Railway Company Pittsburgh and Brown Mle Monongahela Iload Company Nera Monongahela Company Interstate Commerce Commission Scott's Run Scott's Run Coal Feld Creed Malone Scott's Run Company West Virginia

Baby Enjoys Mystery Ride in Washington

A two year old boy named Billy Powell spent two hours alone in his mother's car after she left him sleeping while she went into a store. Police found the vehicle in an outlying area with Billy awake and smiling, a fifty cent piece in his hand, and no clear explanation of who drove or parked the car.

Washington Billy Powell Billy

Lydia Pinkham Medicine Restores Mrs Wellston

In Wellston Ohio Mia William credits Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with restoring her strength after back and side pains and illness worsened by pregnancy. She notes improved health, ability to work, and plans to try Blood Medicine in spring while offering to answer inquiries from women about the remedy.

Butts Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia F. Pinkham Pet Mia William Wellston Ohio

Faithful Churches in Kanawha City Morning Worships

A lengthy list of church services across Kanawha City and Charleston churches. Includes Presbyterian, Baptist, and Methodist attendances with morning worships, sermons, Sunday schools, and youth programs. Names include Rev. Merril, Rev. Groves, Rev. Eden, Rev. Pritchard, and Rev. Garrison among others. multiple venues along Main streets, Broad Street, and Virginia Streets.

Presbyterian Kanawha Presbyterian Church Vireinie Street Roh, Merril Sarpata School Glenwood Presbyterian Church J. L. Eden Telends Warn Meeting Etirning Elngmy First Presbyterian Church Broad Virginia Streets Ernest ‘Thomeson Divine Potter Vesner Felday Vanguard Crusx Ganquet B.S. Preston Forney Memorial Presbyterian Church W. Va C. Randall Garrison P. A. Snowden Christian Endeavor Praine Brnter Kanawha Belinea Presbyterian Qhoreho Malden Randall Garrison Akerman Ter Young Yeonie Christian Endeavor Society Mrgent the Manne Woman's Auxiliary Foreign Mission Stu Dan Snyder Presbyterian Church Charierton Street Ree Frank C. Brows Basa A. B Mediate Christian Endeavor Socistins Auedrey Mees Baptiat L Temple Castiol Washington Streets Clarence W. Kemper Min- Nldp MacDermid SAU Departimenta Nt Y. MC A. T Las P.M Tfarmon Kanawha City D. W. Chariton Ladies’ Aid TAO Frayer Jesus St. Joha'n Broad ‘Strela Tex John Cnay Buke Ghia Avenue Randulph Street John Gana Laetor Jdl. 6 Thompsin Christean

Kentucky Judge Watkins Fined Over Social Morality Law

Owensboro police judge Robert E. Watkins faces backlash for enforcing a state social conduct law. A female defendant was fined for remarks about police and ministers, prompting debate on the law’s constitutionality.

Robert E. Watkins Owensboro Central Press Jane Robert BE. Watkins Jana Watkins Audi & Case Supreme Court Ives Onn Farm

Club to Host Benefit Bridge by Junior Woman's Club

The Junior Department of the Woman's Club discussed plans for a benefit bridge event. Kearse named chairman of the committee with date and details to be set, while Mrs. Coney sang songs and spoke of Mr Estill. Mrs. Shober urged growth of the department and noted examples from other cities. Dean Reid elected representative of the dominating committee.

Janet Kolly Woman'a Club Kearse R. 3. Coney Cornelius M. Hstill Shober Methoda Dean Reid

Aged Couple Burned to Death Found in Hendersonville

The charred bodies of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nelson, an aged couple, were found by a neighbor yesterday in the Hendersonville area. Authorities say the fire contained the remains to a single dwelling, with the investigation focusing on the blaze as a possible cause. The couple were longtime residents and are survived by relatives awaiting formal identification.

Hendersonville Tan Charles Nelson

Mystery Surrounds Cabin Fire and Missing Money

A mountain cabin burned as authorities investigated a claim by Harris Nelson that his parents were murdered before the blaze. Nelson said money from a recent property sale was inside the two room dwelling, and the home was left in disarray after the fire. The case remains unresolved as investigators pursue leads in the remote area miles west of the town.

Harris Nelson

Frozen body found in Millvale creek case details unclear

A frozen body identified as Andrew Worth was found in Girly s Creek at Millvale with a head wound. Investigators link the case to local arrests including George Pickey and Peter Bart employees in connection with the incident. Evidence suggests Worth was murdered and transported toward Madrid.

Pittsburgh Andrew Worth Girly Millvale Beth Worth Murt Madrid

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