Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Charleston Gazette in Charleston, West Virginia

We have 4,406,501 pages in West Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1925

Page

7

Woman Freed Men Held In Rum Case At Federal Court

United States Commissioner Joseph Runner held two men to the November term of federal court and dismissed a woman after officers reported finding 50 pints of red liquor bound for the city from Detroit. The trio were arrested at a local hotel Tuesday night. a car, packing materials for five cases, and reports of disposal were cited. C D Stanley and Paul L F Morris were committed in default of $5,000 bonds each on charges of doing and possessing liquor. The woman's charges were dismissed. Federal Agent J Walter Bes Deputy Marshall J H Absalom and Robert Beasley made the arrests.

United States Joseph Runner Detroit Michigan C.D. Stanley Paull F. Morris Gertruda Morris J. ‘Walter Bes Marshala J. H. Absalom Robert Beasley

Elk Farm Women Plan All Day Meeting at Ruffner Hollow

Elk district farm women gather at Mrs M E Spider's home in Ruffner Hollow for an all day meeting to plan participation in the upcoming Four H fair. A large turnout is expected as they aim to outshine other counties districts and launch efforts for extended farm women activities including the cafeteria project at the Dunbar fairgrounds.

M. E Spider Ruffner Hollow Elk Felt Grounds Dunbar

Capertons Move Into New Home

Mr and Mrs G H Caperton have moved from 1424 Rapahwa street to a new summer cottage in London Heights, overlooking the city and river. The property, once the Burress home, has been remodeled into a pleasant residence and they plan to stay through the summer and possibly winter.

G. H. Caperton Rapawha Street South Hillis Caperton London Heights

Ale shipment seized in Pittsburgh railroad yards

Federal prohibition agents seized a straight car carrying 800 cases of Canadian ale in Pittsburgh rail yards. The shipment, consigned to the Lewis Electric Company in this city as electro plates, was found in transit. Officers described no local company involved.

Pittsburgh Lewis Electric Company

Prohibition enforcer rails at hypocrites and leading citizens

Washington, July 3. General L. Co. Andrews, chosen by President Coolidge as field marshal of prohibition enforcement, arrives to coordinate agencies and push a nationwide effort to shame public opinion. He cites “hypocrites” who preach temperance while stocking private cellars, and warns that violators fuel crime and threaten government authority.

Robert 3 Thornburg Washington L. Co. Andrews Andrewa Andrews Heald Ona Booker Jerusalem Alen Thos

City to Install Three New Traffic Signals

Three new traffic signal lights, similar to the Capitol Virginia corner device, will be installed in the city once they arrive from the factory. Traffic Lieutenant Jack Way said the plan for directing traffic has been demonstrated and will expand as funds permit. One light proved defective and will be discarded. lights from Huntington style will be used at Virginia and Halostrasta and at Virginia and Summers. The system will extend across several blocks, aiding traffic flow from Court to Broad streets.

Virginia and Capitol Streets Capitol and Virginia Streets Trafic Jack Way Way Huntington Virginia End Halostrasta Summers Street

Thomas C Burns Lightning Victim in North Carolina

Word arrived of the death of Thomas C Burns 22, brother of Mrs R J Walker and Mr C J Hayes, of this city. He was struck by lightning while walking with a companion from Fort Bragg Faustieville in Albina on leave. The body would arrive tonight. He is survived by his sisters here and two brothers W S and B R Burns of Detroit Michigan.

Thomas C Burns R. J. Walker C. J. Hayes Albino N.C Burns Fort Bragg Faustieville Albina W. 5 B. R. Burns Datroit Mich

Carroll Debut Shows He Has Much To Learn

Reporter Dy Davis J Walsh notes Carroll’s major league debut suggests his college record may overstate his readiness. A single outing isn’t proof, and many greats were once criticized in early careers. Carroll admits the jump from Holy Cross to the majors demands learning and adjustment. The piece compares college hitting, pitching styles, and the tougher major league environment as key factors shaping his future.

Newacca Cerrol Eddie Plank Gattygburg Chief Bender Carliale Lundgren Illnois Michigan Clarkson Harvard Jack Coomba Colby Carroll Callegas Aeven Carrol Red Sox Ty Cabb Apita

Lighthouse Keeper in Service 53 Years

Charles Kimball, keeper of the Marquette Lighthouse in Michigan, retires after nearly 53 years of continuous active duty. He began service in September 1972 and ends his tenure at age 72, marking one of the longest government employee records.

Washington Charles Kimball Marquette Michigan Kimball

Swedish Explorers Escape Freak Arctic Storm

Swedish explorers blazed through Saynchatka wastes but were hemmed by a freak Arctic storm. After 15 days of wandering the party found a distant town with no dogs maps or food. Dispatches from Petropavlovsk say they staggered into the village for survival.

Moscow Saynchatka Petropavlovek

Obituary for George Herbert Goodrich of Anoka Minnesota

Obituary notes George Herbert Goodrich of Anoka Minnesota father of Edgar J Goodrich of Price Smith and Spilman and Edith Goodrich Howard wife of David C Howard of the same firm who lived in Charleston prior to her 1918 death. He was buried in Anoka on Tuesday. He was 63, born July 9 1861 in Platteville Wisconsin. He moved to Anoka in 1802, engaged in the drug business, became president of Goodrich Drug Company. Survived by wife Mary Funk and four children Wagar J Goodrich Herbert B Goodrich Helen Goodrich and Alice Goodrich. Also mentions Hirovka Midkiff Brooks Midkiff eight died from anemia. funeral arrangements not yet completed, rites likely Friday.

George Herbert Goodrich Geoftgs Herbert Goodrich Anoka Minn Edgar J. Goodrich Price, Smith and Spilman Mra Edith Goodrich Howard David C. Howard Charleston Goodrich Minnesota Mr. Goodrich Plattville Wis Mary Funk Wisconsin Marietta Minneapolid Minneapoli Goodrich Drug Company Wagar J. Goodrich Herbert 3. Goodrich Michigan Law School Ann Arbor Mich Helen, Goodrich Smith College Northamption Mass Alics Goodrich Radcliffe College Cambridge

Road, College and Buyers Discussed at Chamber Meeting

Charleston chamber of commerce weekly board notes show plans for a buyers week to showcase merchants from the industrial district. Discussion covered the Market road controversy, Morris Harvey college prospects, and a two week delay to secure a college merger. Okey Johnson to lead buyers week arrangements amid enthusiastic funding prospects.

General Education Morris Harvey College Charleston Chamber of Commerce Oleg Johnson Charleston-Logan Road J. B. Madison R. C. Newcomb General Educational Morris Harvey Charleston Okey Johnson Mr. Johnson

Grain Marketing Co. dissolution sparks shakeup in farm sector

Chicago July 8 dissolution of the Grain Marketing company a 26 000 000 concern and the largest cooperative venture ever formed appears certain with plans to recover assets and reorganize. Armour Grain Co will operate under its own name on the Chicago board of trade and take over contracts for about 3 000 000 bushels. Bankers flag potential sale of merged properties back to old firms, while Grain Marketing officials deny such plans and aim to meet 4 000 000 in obligations by July 28. Indiana Farm Bureau calls dissolution a victory for true cooperative marketing, warning the project misused funds and harmed farmers. Subcommittee named to negotiate renewal of August contract for ant hracite operators conference. Sarmiento defeats Rosenberg by points in Cleveland boxing match.

Chicago Larmer Dean Onativyia Coni Armour Grain Company Une Rosenbaum Brothers Chicago Board of Trade Srain Aymour Company George E. Marcy Aresmour Gral Company Auch Apnamred New York Col- Intern Rosenbaum Grain Onativia and Company Stahl Indianapolis Ind Indiana Farm Bureau Williams Stahl Indiana Atlantic City Anthracite Operators Conference Ble W. W. Inglis Glen Aiden Coal Company Scranton Frank H. Hemelright Hmelright

Priscilla Dean Leaves Husband in Friendly Separation

Priscilla Dean of Los Angeles Times reports a friendly separation with actor Wheeler Oekinen. No divorce action is contemplated. Oakman appears in a New York play while Miss Dean proceeds with a series of motion pictures here.

Angeles Priscilla Dean The Los Angeles Times Wheeler Oekinen Oakman New York Miss Dean Es

Statesmen Quit Roman Cabinet

Rome July 8 The resignations of Alberto de Stefani and Cesare Nava from the cabinets of finance and national economy were presented to Premier Mussolini. The move caused little public stir with papers predicting Volpi to succeed De Stefani and Briluzzo to take Nava’s portfolio. De Stefani faced criticism from Fascists and opponents for his financial measures.

de Stefani Cesare Nava Mussolini Associated Press Rome Alberto de Stefani Ant Volpi Tripo Belier

DOFE RAID STAGED FAIRMONT

A dope raid staged in Fairmont led to six arrests after four weeks of persistent work by special investigators and local police. All six prisoners were described as African American.

Fairmont

Rockefeller Birthday Cake Concert at Mansion

The aged financier Mr Rockefeller cut and distributed the birthday cake to grandchildren after dinner as a band played. Rain forced a concert to be held indoors with Rev Furman playing the organ. Rockefeller retired early but later visited favorite stores with family and friends as a Virginia judge dealt with a local case.

Fae Rockefeller Bis John 3. Furman Irving School Tella Storr Virginia

Weatherstrip Jo Weatherstrip Weatherstrip Name Origins

A humorous courtroom exchange recounts a man answering a judge about his child with "Yes, judges" and "His name is Weatherstrip." He explains the boy was born before the war and kept him from the rages, prompting questions about the name’s origin and playful banter.

Tze Weatherstrip Jo ‘Weatherstrip Sambot

McClintic Visit Signals Candidacy Stance on Circuit Bench

McClintic position and reception noted as officials discuss appointment. The visit today by McClintie or related figures prompts no formal statement, but signals a cautious mood regarding the circuit bench appointment.

McClintie Dadmie McClintie

Also Mentioned on This Page

U. S ELK Farm Capertons Wall F le Moore Capitol Street Og Amalicnes Balléiog Warrior i Wao Dr. H. i Court St General Andrews America Gallas Quita Generalissimo Anserted Thomas C. Burns R. L. Walker Bolt North Carolina L. C. Massey Kanawha County Dy Davis J. Walsh Vrele Falar Oniontown Lucille Dusant Haeck Mra. Haeck France Hirovka Midkiff Brooks Midkif Edgar Minkiff Bigley Avenue Chamber of Commerce Fao Henry C. Frick Educational Commission Pittsburgh Public Schools Commission Jas Grain Marketing Corporation Rosenberg Cleveland Sarmiento Charley Phil) Rosenberg New South Wales Diamond Shoe & Garment Co McCall Gome Dell Pattern Pattern Department Parker Holt. Ullding Odd Charleston Building & Loan Alan Kanawha Street Fabrica Children's Department
Search Courier

Search the Charleston Gazette Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Charleston Gazette?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication