Brutal killing leads to hanging in Moundsville prison
Theodore Carr a Pocahontas county farmer was executed at the Moundsville state penitentiary for first degree murder in a case Judge Summers H. Sharp called one of the county’s most brutal. The victims were Lock Sharp and Carrie Sharp wife of the condemned man. The judge condemned Carr citing premeditation and lack of provocation. The piece notes the sheriff’s new road gang guard policy and its fallout including prisoner escapes and guard tensions.
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Theodore Carr
Pocahontas County
Mounda We State Penitentiary
Lock Sharp
Ert
Summers H. Sharp
Carr
Thia County
Ned
Sam Thilbert Howdyshell
Moundsville
Marshall
Prince of Perce
Tor
Homer Stephenson
Hig Gunrda
Isbor
Toad Gang
Sheriffs New Order
Guserds Carldwell
Humphreys
Harris
Huffman
Gibson
Frank Harris
Washington
Pick
West Virginia
Millard Morrison
Walter Willmot
New Jersey
Grapton
Synodical
Luther League Convention
Weirton
Carl Hamill
Bethany College
Gene
Sutton—Brothers
Farmer
Martinsburg
Tabler
Pikeelde
Apple Pie Ridge
Welch
Turner
West Virginia University
Pope Barney
Board of Control
Morgantown
Guie Garlow
Rl- Hancer
Fatalities Among Charleston Dogs and Cats Report
The Charleston dog population death toll eased slightly last week per J. H. Taylor, city crematory superintendent, with 31 dog burials from traffic victims. Cats suffered heavier losses at 16, above average. one horse also died, while no sows were reported.
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Charleston
J. H. Taylor
H. C. Walker
Clarksburg Club Incorporated Capital Change
Bexen Smith and Cannon of Charleston, David M. Giltinan a resident, were authorized yesterday by Secretary of State George W. Sharp to decrease capital stock from 300000 to 320000. Charter issued for Clarksburg Baseball Club Inc of Clarksburg with capitalization at 5000. Incorporators: Hailes L Clark, Daniel E B McNicol, Frank H. Sonneon, Edward Bee, and William E. Douglass of Clarksburg.
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Bexen. Smith and Cannon of
Charleston
David M. Giltinan
George W. Sharp
Clarksburg Baseball Club, Inc
Clarksburg
Hailes L Clark
Daniel EB. McNicol
Frank H. Sonneon
Edward Bee
William E. Douglass
Farm Women Club To Present Play At Bonham Barn
The Union district farm women's club will present a play titled Sew the for the Heathen at the Bonham town hall auditorium starting at 7 20 tonight. Mile Fork club plans a weekly meeting Tuesday at Mrs J B McLaughlin's Big Chimney home with a lesson on Heture Dishing Furniture.
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Union District Farm Women's Club
Mile Fork Club
J B. McLaughlin
Big Chimney
Proctor Named Local Me Protector in Jefferson County
W W Bureh of Summit Point Jefferson County appointed local me protector by state game fish and forestry commission announced yesterday by L G Staith executive secretary. English sport expensive with 400000 returned to applicants for Cup Final seats at Wembley space sold 1% disclosed vast sums spent in sport England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Bureh
Summit Point
Jefferson County
State Game, Fish and Forestry Commission
L. G. Staith
Wembly
England
Bntary
United Kingdom
Wimbledon
May Health Department report on births and deaths in city
May totals show 156 births and 156 deaths with organic heart disease leading causes. Stillbirths, cancer and pneumonia are listed among top causes. dental and prenatal clinics, venereal disease treatment visits, and public health nursing activity are recorded along with numerous inspections and consultations.
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City Health Department
Hugh B. Robins
Department
Well Baby
City and
Charleston
Association
Bureau of Food and Sanitation
Lsted
Defendant Wins Accident Case In Frisco Court
A Cleland court jury Friday found for Walter Morrin of Shaleston against John Farris of Clenjenin awarding 825000 for injuries from an automobile collision on the Elx River road in November 1927. Judgment was entered yesterday in concurrent actions including Climax Manufacturing vs Board Lumber and Vineyard vs Osborne and Myers with amounts listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clrense
Walter Morrin
Shaleston
John Farris
Clenjenin
Elx River Road
Climax Manufacturing Company Agennet Board Lumber Company
Reso
Vineyard and Company Aginst
HL Osborne
J. O. Myers
Rush of Tax Payers At Sheriff's Office
A large number of tax payers visited the sheriff office yesterday the last day for window collections of 1920 delinquent taxes under the notice issued by Sheriff Stephenson. Taxes became delinquent June 3 and a courtesy extension until yesterday was allowed. Deputies will begin immediately to levy on personal property to satisfy tax claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif
Stephenson
Officers Installed By Dental Society In Kanawha Valley
The Kanawha Valley Dental Society installed new officers at the Rufner hotel. O G Campbell of Milton was named president, P B J McGucken of Charleston vice president, and Charles M Malcoff of Charleston secretary. LeRoy J Montagne of Charleston became program committee chair. E L Hendricks of Nitro joined as a new member. Visitor Lawrence Cleet, a dental student at Ohio State, was introduced. Backers Jester and Nell McDermid from local labs attended. Next meeting in September features India’s Night at Milton Justice Inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanawha Valley
Inital Society
Ruftner Hotel
O. G. Campbell
Milton
PB. J. McGucken
Charleston
Charles M. Malcoff
LeRoy 3. Montagne
Charlestan
E. L. Hendricks
Nitro
Lawrence Cleet
Ohi State University
Roy
Bowlas
Civil Service Jobs Open to Applicants
The United States civil service board announces open competitive exams for patent examiner at 2800 dollars a year in the Navy department Washington DC and junior biologist posts at 2000 to 2500 dollars in the Bureau of Biological Survey. Duty in Washington or the field. positions in all states except Maryland Virginia Vermont Delaware and DC have had limited appointments. Full information from Harry Gil secretary post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service
Judge Advocate General
Navy Department
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Biological Survey
Department of Agrisuture
Maryland
Virginia
Vermont
Delaware
District of Columbia
Harry Gil
United States Civil Service Board of Examiners
Post Office
Medical Examinations for WV Licenses in July
Health officials announced July examinations in Martinsburg for doctors seeking medical licenses through reciprocity. Dr W T Henshaw said the state health council and licensing board will interview all applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Martinsburg
W. T. Henshaw
Pulls Health Council
Nso
City Chemist Returns From Leave After Year Absence
Kermit Herndon reported back to duty as city chemist yesterday after a year on leave. During the absence, George Cable acted as city chemist while Herndon pursued a degree at Ohio State University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermit Herndon
Mr. Herndon
Ohio State University
George Cable
Plans for State Census Outlined in West Virginia
Washington June 15 Republicans in the West Virginia delegation met in Sen Lor Goff's office to outline plans for the state census. There will be 71 districts with Parkersburg as headquarters and supervisors named by lawmakers, with chairing roles for Goff Hatfield and Shott in various districts. Supervisors and enumerators will be paid per district size, with work starting next year.
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Cisarles& Fusyden
Washington
West Virginia
Congress
Senp- Lor Goff
Parkersburg
Tiwap
Goff
Clarksburg
Hatfield
Tecame
Charleyton
Kanawha
Fayette
Lovan
Ike Shott
Warner is Elected Union Supervisor
Warner who has been supervisor of schools at Nitra was elected supervisor of Union district schools at Friday evening's meeting of the district board of education. He will replace George W Goode who will move to London district as supervisor of schools. Warner holds an A B degree from Ohio State University and is noted for a system of placing children in grades by intelligence quotient. Goode holds A B and M A from West Virginia University.
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Ir &. Warner
Nitra
District Board of Education
Warner
George W Goole
London
Warner Kolla
Ohio State University
Goode
West Virginia University
Bluefield Judge McClintic Heads June Term Opening
Judge George W. McClintic and the U S district court staff depart to Bluefield to open the June term. The session is expected to run about 10 days with multiple cases on the docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. McClintic
United States District Court
Bluefield
Day's News At A Glance World Short item roundup from multiple locales
A rapid World at Large summary lists events from Santander and Windsor to Columbus and Morgantown. Notable items include repairs delaying flights, relief bills signed in Washington, domestic violence cases in Minnesota, railroad inquiries in Ohio, and cultural notes on theater and film figures.
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Santander
Spain
Washington
Hoover
Winona
Minn
Friest
Columbus
Ortrait
Toledo
Tranton
Windsor
Eng
Dawes
King George
Plattsburg
W. C
Plymouth
Xn& Carmania
Los Angeles
Beth Sully Fairbanks
Doug Fairbanks
Jack Whiting
Bridgeport
Conn
Mabel Taliaferro
Chicago
Edwin Carewe
Mary Alkin
Port Huron
Mich
Court Routine New Cases Entered In Circuit Court Docket
Court entries show Victor Millgig company suing Fannie M Straughan trading as Capitol Feed for 2000 dollars, return to July. Charleston Trust company sues W W Greybill and others returnable to July rules. Charles W Medley sues Ids Medley returnable to July rules.
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Victor Millgig Company
Fannie M. Straughan
Capitol Feed Company
Tneircult Court
Charleston Trust Company
W. W. Greybill
Yncommon Pleas Court
Charles W. Medley
Ids Medley
Transient Beggar Policy Agreed On
Welfare workers in Kanawha County West Virginia pledged to return transient charity cases to their home counties. The conference in Kanawha County Court Room discussed the issue with OG E Shaffer chairing and Pat Withrow hosting a luncheon. Delegates and speakers included Mrs. B Yates of the Red Cross and state officials from welfare boards and children's guardians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Katawha
OG. E. Sheaffer
Pat Withrow
Union
B. EB. Yates
American Red Cross
Mabel Sutherlang
Lagan County
B. M. Hoover
Bikini
Nellie Poff
Mercer County
Florence Steephenson
Clay County
Withrow
Shaffer
C. M. Jones
Veterans
Morgen Owen
Kanawha Juvents Court
Mary L. Yeager
State Board of Children's Guardians
Public Health and Welfare Figures Named in Event
The record lists several individuals connected to health and welfare bodies including Dr. John Thames of the mission army, Miss Maud Davis of the Kanawha health unit, Bessie McAllinsnunity chest, Mrs. Frances MacAn ter and Mrs. Margaret Warwick of the Drews, Miss Owens and Owen Whiting. Charleston Public Health Nuring association of juvenile court. Johanca Etern tation, Edna Rosmich of the Salva of the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sore Ee
John Thames
Sion Army
Misa Maud Davis
Cam
Kanawha Health Unit
Bessie
Training Camp Planned for July by State Council
The fourth annual Carletian training camp for boys and girls 12 to 15 will be held July 22 to 29 at Jacksons MSN. Directed by Z. B. Edworthy, the camp emphasizes learning to live the Christian way with worship, Bible study, and leadership training. Notable leaders include Garey M. Young, Sarah Huff, A J. Walton, Miss Nona Jaycee, and Dee Yoko. Ministers and Sunday school leaders are urged to send intermediates to foster Christian leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Council of Religious Education
Jackson
MSN
Z. B. Schworthy
Younge
Souk Pop Ae Council
Sunapy
Edworthy
Garey M. Young
Columbus
Mica Sarah Huff
New York City
A. J. Walton
Huntington
Nona Jaycee
Charleston
Dee Yoko
Tndianapolis
Ind
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Citiena
Dan Boone
Coal River Valley
Prenk
Mary
Walker King
Proctor
Wina
Vilage
Bt. George's
Roose- Welt
Dental Society
Capitol Street
Capitol
J. M. Gates’ Sons CO
Summers
Charleston, West Virginia
A. E. Palmesier
Sravelers’ Aid
H. E. Bayless
New River State College
A. D. Canterbury
J. H. Carte
Edna Dodson
Alice Melton
S. H. Bailey
Lea Richmond
Misa Seres Brown
Marguerite J. Clancy
Myrtle Mills
Charleston Public Health Nurse Association
H. F. Elkins
L. M
Bede
Henrietta Kuecks
Peoria
Stanley
John
Inc
Mme
Areine
Helena Rubinstein
Arline
Paris
People’s Store
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West Bloomers
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