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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1925

Page

3

Civil Service to Hold Exam Here February 28 1925

The United States Civil Service Commission will hold an examination in Elkview Wy We on February 28 1925 to fill the position of rural carrier and possible vacancies on rural routes. Both men and women may apply with eligibility rules guiding the sex. Women who qualify may be widows of US soldiers sailors or Marines or wives of such service members who are physically disqualified for examination due to battle injuries. Applicants must be citizens domiciled in the post office territory. Application blanks available at the vacancy office or the Civil Service Commission in Washington DC.

United States Civil Service Commission Elkview Wy We United States Civil Service Corminission Washington, D.C Washington

The Golden Bed Derby Night and a Fortunes Won

In a vivid scene at a bustling Derby day, Ahmed Holtz charms Flora Lee amid bets and banners as they ride the crowd’s pulse. A dramatic spill tests nerves, while Flora’s shifting affections and Admah’s stubborn pride collide over money and attention at the rail and clubside. Later, Roman visits the Peakes as Flora’s circle tightens around mounting intrigue and unresolved loyalties.

Fis Grarde Derby Hal Admah Holtzenced Tie Boulevaard Sciouanesa Shalldads Flora Lee Guliman Adwah

Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Transforms Mrs Jenkins

Middleport Ohio is the scene as Mrs Myra Jenkins reports dramatic health gains from Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says weight rose from 90 pounds to 112 pounds and she regained energy while managing a rooming house and eight family members. Public response to the product is highlighted with high satisfaction rates.

Lydia LE. Pinkham Mrs. Jenkins Middleport Ohio Lydia Pinkham Myra Jenkins North Front Street

Predicts Coal Burning Will Become Criminal

A fragmentary report notes a Chicago manufacturer Holt urging national fuel conservation before Congress. It mentions a proposed tax or restriction to curb coal use and shift toward gasolene and other fuels, with figures on cost and potential penalties, all framed as a foreseen criminalization of coal burning.

CIAO Jan Holt Uehtberg Chicago National Fuel Conservation Panloh Ohdeavur Oy Forest Couservaton Witeh Gallann

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Widow poses as war pension claimant for over four thousand dollars

A newspaper item reports Miss Emily Richmond collected more than $3 900 in a war pension by posing as a widow. The case highlights alleged deception within wartime benefit schemes and prompts scrutiny of pension processes and eligibility verification.

Hull Emily Richmond

Peace Bond Placed On Elk Tive Mile Man

John Stump of Elk Tive Mile was ordered under a $300 peace bond by Squire W A Tully after being accused of driving his parents from home during a cold spell. He has faced multiple peace disturbance charges. Other cases before Squire Tully included a murder-related matter for Gle King, forgery for George Woods, drunkenness for Vasco Boggs, speeding fines for T C Snape and W M Johnson, and a road law violation by Armett B Clark.

John Stump Elk Tive Mile Squire W. A. Tully Stump Gle King New York Central Dunbar Squire Tully George Woods J. B. Hicks Vasco Boggs T. C. Snape W.M. Johnson Armett B. Clark

Former Pastor Here Tomorrow at Local Church

Rev R T Brown of Barboursville former pastor of First Methodist Episcopal church will preach both morning and evening services at Washington and Dickinson streets church. He will also teach the Bible class at 10 o clock. Dr Brown is president of Searnesy College, the denominational school at Barboursville. Rev Taylor, currently away at an international conference, is expected back early next week.

R. T. Brown Johnson First Methodist Church South Barboursville First Methodist Episcopal Church Pot Washington Dickinson Strete du BP. Taylor Brown Searnesy College Healso Okey B. Johnson Okey B. Johnson Bible Class At 10 O'Clock Sunday Morning. Rev. Taylor

Birth of a Daughter for A. S. Willams Family

Word arrived yesterday of the birth of a daughter, Bexty Jane, to Mr and Mrs A S Willams of Shreveport Louisiana. Mr Williams is a former resident of this city and is the son of Mrs Talme Bavigh Williams of Shreveport.

Bexty Jane A. S Wiiltama Shreveport Willams Talme Bavigh

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