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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1927

Page

2

Youth Dies in Gun Accident Near Pint Grove

William Coffey eighteen was killed when his thirty two rifle discharged while frog hunting by a pond two miles south of Pint Grove schoolhouse. Friend Meadors sixteen witnessed the gun drop and the coroner’s jury ruled the death accidental. Coffey is survived by parents Charles and others. funeral planned for Monday.

William Coffey Pint Grove School House Emmouth Careo Meratows Greet creaUe Fisits Ws Highway J. Luncley Lethers Cottey Hurddome Che City Pallea Britton Sergilas Ful Magitrate 7 Tully Ecrne Young Meadows Ten Meadows Young Boris Twig Bre Tieabe Gand Coffey Charles P. Coffey Summers Street Friedeon Wodrow Zils Barold B. Mathews the Tribe In Oma Charles, Jr Charis

State House News From West Virginia Comp Claims

One hundred ninety four workers injured in power industry filed compensation claims with the state compensation commissioner Colonel T. Jarrett. Huntington district game warden contests with Sted the offices of the state game and fish commission. Prorence Seunders from Fayettaville Wake visited the department of education offices as W. W. Saunders, superintendent of negro schools, prepared to leave for Colorado for teacher training. Secretary of state announcements list names including C. T. Hyatt, Walker, Wilkerson, and A. OArien. Mines department notes plans for a home in Fayettes with a weekend visit from a relative. Charters granted include Simwood Realty Co Charleston with capitalization 63000 and incorporators Cannaday Thayer Bellet Aliebach Row. Coakeepon Tae Kim Co. secures real estate. Upsilon Chapter Fal Ste, Morgantown non stock. Greek fraternity aims to organize and conduct usual business. Incorporators Herzbrun Welch Cooper Cass Siegel Looper Gottied.

T. Jarrett Huntington Sted Amte Game and Fish Commission Prorence Seunders Fayettaville Wake Departee of Abeth W. W. Saunders Aupec Colorado Yeyalty Colorady Ae Aly Youberet Yaster Nis Tome Fay Mts Hha Charies- San Sh Simwood Realty Company Charieston capi_lization A. E. Cannaday Margret Thayer R. D. Bellet Leroy Aliebach Ia Row Coakeepon Tae Kim Company Whgage Gedisral Benincas Pane Upsilon Chapter Fal Steana Delta Morgantown Auc Maurice Herzbrun Welch Alex Cooper Cass Jack Siegel Newark Adolph Looper W. Va Harray Brarger N.S. J Schoolinc Patrymoot Lenard Gottied

Calm Lindberghs Mother Draws Admiring Crowd

A large procession along vania avenue delayed the presidential party as Mrs Lindbergh, calm and composed, attracted attention with her attire and poised presence. She wore a white summer coat, a broad black trimmed hat, and carried a bouquet of red Yemder roses. Also noted is Mrs America Bucklew recovering from injuries after a Charleston auto crash and driver J Melane securing a continuance in court.

Vania Avenue Cindbergh Coolidge Lindberg Ath Sapival Ana Baack Lindbergh Mya America Bucklew Charleston Oakland Mountein Brete J. ©. Melane Guthrie Rechimesa Drivae

Lindy's Washington Welcome Draws Nation's Roar

Lindy arrives with his mother aboard the Memphis after a cross Atlantic voyage escorted by planes. At the Washington navy yard crowds jam gates and a parade proceeds to Capitol Hill where President Coolidge publicly honors Lindbergh with the Distinguished Flying Cross as officials and spectators cheer. Lindy appears modest, waves to the crowd, and shares a quiet moment with his mother amid the fanfare and high security.

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Youth Killed In Auto Smash Near Levi Home

Cameron Jordan five. colored, son of Mr and Mrs G D Jordan, was killed when struck by an automobile on the highway near his Levi home. The driver stopped but fled into the vicinity as police sought details. The child died on arrival at Mountain State hospital.

Cameron Jordan G. D. Jordan Levi Wee Mountain Blate Hospital Mod Cameron Sealec J. Cuthbert Campbell Wes Logen County

Obituary notices for Price and Childress families

Obituary notices report James Harvey Price 80 died at home on Glenwood Avenue after brief illness, survived by wife Mamie, daughter Mrs. W. J. Moore and son Lawrence Boore of Ontario California, plus siblings. Separate notice lists Mary Louise Childress 74 of Ruth area, daughter of Hiram Holstein, with son Judge B. E. Childress and several other sons and two sisters, services at Childress cemetery. Also Farris B. Aide 24 of Charleston, died at son George B. residence. services at St John Episcopal with burial in Springhill, highlighting Aide’s business prominence and migration from Indiana to Charleston.

James Harvey Price Glenwood Avenue Hea Charleston Electric Supply Company Mamie Price W. J. Moore Lawrence Boore Ontario California Thomas D Price Grezhbriey County South Side Mary Childers Selock Childress Cemetery Ruth Mary Louise Childress Juge B. Eb, Childress Bolin Etreet M. B T. J. Childress Chariester J. W. Childress Beckley Hoxie Hudson Maxwell Atree City Clamle McGinnis Parkersburg Childress Hiram Mary Louise Holstein Manningsville K. Nicholas George Lewis Salem Basham Joe Farris George Thabés Albert Sahley Abraham Skad George Damus Abe Cassis Mike Habin Chariey Parris Alde Ilness Burin Fort Wagyne Ind Charleston Mike Score Andrew Aide

Charge City Rides Behind in Taxes in Debated Meeting

Bir Cochran outlines tax conditions to council, noting capitation and personal property taxes form a large but impractical to collect debt. Council members discuss failure to collect capitation taxes and allege heavy-handed assessor methods.

Charge City Carhell Casto

Lindbergh crowds greet in Paris and London broadcast

The report describes Amary ton releasing forty eight homing pigeons as observers gather for Lindbergh’s tour. He speaks from Le Bourget Paris promising a message from France and Europe to the United States. President Coolidge and Lindbergh share a brief salute as crowds press outside the White House circle.

Liebergh le Bourget Field Paris France Belgium London England Europe America United States of America Lindy Dus Shoussidd Mre. Coolidge Aj Little Reek

Lindbergh Fete Draws Post Office Staff In Washington

Washington June 11 The post office department played a key role in Lindberghs reception with decorative signs on Pennsylvania Avenue and two large posters featuring postal clerks. Two mail wagons carried sacks of letters while another truck bore telegraphs and congratulatory messages. At the Capitol steps a military escort fired salutes as the Lone Eagle spoke. Forty eight homing pigeons released symbolized states and a wait for photographers ended with a gray haired woman getting a final shot from the White House balcony.

Washington Post Office Department Hir Muain Lindbergh Pronsylvania Srenue Alr Mall Bay

Gypsy Revelers Cap Night With Varying Pleasures In Chautauqua

The Gypsy Revelers eight member group staged a varied program at the Chautauqua tent on Kanawha and Radford streets. Audience reaction ranged from delight to disappointment as operatic numbers and gypsy camp songs alternated, with standout moments from the eight voices and a later piano showcase by an unnamed artist.

Tte Gilberc Kanawha and Radford Pearta Ciarlebton Etenes Ami Ena Fm Yory Sweethead Normandy America Europe Ane A. Lilley R. W. Lilley Chanrleston

Levine Plans Air Traffic Over Sea

A political convention scene shows Lindbergh appealing to industrial interests of his homeland. The youth of 25 praises expanding air mail and airport development to boost Europe trade and aviation growth. Delirious crowd responds with loud cheers and applause as supporters hail his modest stance.

Levine Lindberght Air Iines Europe Guy

Real estate transfer records show large Charleston property sale

The sale of blocks 913 and 915 Quarter trend was recorded transferring from Charles E. Pusne to Zimmerman Realty Co for 20000 in deed valued by experts as far below actual worth. The property fronts 858 feet with a two story business block housing a confectionery, billiard room and grocery. Local figures estimate the true value near 272000, with other interests possibly conveyed for concealment. Zimmerman Realty linked to Charles F. Zimmerman.

Charles E. Pusne Zimmerman Realty Company Elrent McPay Innestreet Payna Charleston Charles F. Zimmerman Oid Mercantile Renkara

Flight to Washington blocked by heavy fog over Atlantic

L H Scott’s attempt to reach Washington to deliver Charleston greetings to Colonel Lindbergh was thwarted by dense fog about one hundred miles east of Charleston. The Prattler aircraft faced three layers of fog and turned back to the city.

L. H. Scott Wash Ngton Charleston Lindbergh Filer Engio

Remarkable Gallstone Treatment Discovered in Chicago

A Chicago reader reports a new gallstone remedy that allegedly dissolves stones, with widespread praise and claims of dramatic relief. Hildebrand's Laboratories offers free treatment trials to those who write, promising to help sufferers.

Chicago Deatar Hildebrand N. Valen AV Hite Benet

Memorial Elks Plan Flag Day Memorial Service

Community services honor Albert Edmund Humphreys who died in Denver on May 8. The memorial, at the Opta Air Camp in Abney Park, begins at 3 p.m. with a Union Mission board session and tribute by local churches and charities. Holy addresses, music by Moose band, and messages from notable leaders will be read as flags and ceremonies unfold across Charleston venues.

Albert Edmund Humphreys Denver Colo Opta Abney Park Union Mission Humphreys Charleston Bealder Frean Htt Bia Fe Wlre Bia Henry 5B Daven~port John Laing Fred Blue Pat B. Withrow Moose Band John Urwin Giengala Dawes Mr. Humphreys

Lindbergh Honored as President Praises War Hero

President Coolidge lauded Charles Lindbergh in a public address, praising his valor and modesty as crowds cheered. Lindbergh, seated near officials, received warm tributes including a note of War Department praise for promotion. The reception drew about 1,700 people amid France’s acclaim and European goodwill. A car theft nearby was later found abandoned on West Ride Street.

Lindy Davis John Hays Hammond Colonel Lindbergh Liney Apprause Lindbergh War Department Mm Emahatis France Fortfolia Coolidge Astendex

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