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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1929

Page

2

Bad Luck Follows Probationer Pike

Mike Piko a federal probationer was arrested in a raid at 1350 Jackson street with a gallon and a half of moonshine seized He is held without bond on probation charges from a prior term and faces three liquor charges One customer faced a two year prison sentence. Also Herman Holley Lewis Blitz and Winnie Yancy were bound on minor charges after Tuesday night arrests by federal agents.

Mike Piko Abbott and Carnes Weese Jackson Street Yester Pike Dudge George W. McClintic United States District Court Herman Holley and Lewis v. Blitz Kingston Theodore “Win-nie

Kingston Pilots Involved In Automobile Seizure Case

Five gallons of liquor were seized and two strangers from Kingston were said to be involved with an automobile. Yancy was described as acting as pilot for the two men during the incident.

Sezure Yancy Kingston

Compensation Awards Granted Coal Miners

Two coal miners were granted compensation by Lee Ott for work injuries. John Crenshaw of Kimball received 8.60 weekly for 100 weeks at 25 percent disability totaling 860 dollars, employed by King Coal Company. Victor Ringer of Masontown got 16 dollars weekly for 220 weeks at 55 percent disability totaling 3,520 dollars, employed by Bethlehem Mine Corporation of Reedaville.

Lee Ott John Crenshaw Kimball King Coal Company Victor Ringer Masontown Bethlehem C C Prporation Reedaville

State Grading Board Finishes Exam Paper Grading

The state grading board finished grading 1 500 teachers exam papers with 12 000 to 15 000 submissions across 11 subjects. Work began May 27 under 11 graders led by M M Brooks of Buckhannon and continued until yesterday.

State Grading Board M. M. Brooks Buckhannon

Permit Issued for Appalachian Electric Power Office

The City Building Inspector issued the permit for Appalachian Electric Power Company’s new Virginia street office in Truslow, priced at 229000. Additional permits included repairs and alterations for M C A on Capitol street and various dwellings and garages priced up to 9000, with names such as Ward and Ward and Mrs I L Laird listed among applicants.

Appalachian Electric Power Company Virginia Street Truslow N. S. Stark, Jr Ward and Fern West Avenue Margaret S. Laing Myrtle Avenue Lawrence Rames Seventh Avenue H. Taylor E Barrar Edgewood Drive C. P Mary R. Melton Washington Street Washington ‘Street Frankenberger Summers Street P. Peyton Beunring Street S. H. Ashworth Crescent Road Bears, Roebuck and Company Albert Griffith Bigley Avenue

Edison stamps arrive at Charleston post office for anniversary

The post office issues Edison stamps to mark the 60th anniversary of electric light. They arrived in Charleston yesterday after first going on sale in Buffalo weeks earlier. In Liverpool marriage records Edith Mansall identifies as the 37th child of a father with five marriages.

Post Office Charleston Buffalo Liverpool Edith Mansall

Notable visitors and events at White Sulphur Springs

White Sulphur Springs hosts guests from Washington New York and Boston for meetings and leisure. James A Farrell U S Steel head to speak on Trade Development before the National Association of Flat Roll Steel Manufacturers. H G Charles addresses the group and W E Humphrey of the federal trade commission discusses site government in industry. The Women’s West Virginia State Golf Association plans a July tournament bringing about a hundred golfers to town for the Fourth.

White Sulphur Springs Hampton Gary Washington Alfred ¥. Townley New York Hot Springs Francis B. Whitton Jack Eliott Sweet Springs James A. Farrell U. S. Steel Corporation Wil National Association of H. G. Charles W. E. Humphrey Federal Trade Commission Walter H. Close Greenbrier J. J. Daly Philadelphia Edith van Horn William Carroll Charleston

Charters Granted to Hiawatha Oil Corp and Lewisburg Furniture

Secretary of State George W. Sharp issued a charter for the Hiawatha OIL corporation of Wheeling authorizing 200 shares without par value. Incorporators include J. W. Gassett J. M. Patterson M. J. Poth Herbert McConnell and F. H. Brinkman of Wheeling. The Lewisburg Furniture company.

George W. Sharp Hiawatha Oil Corporation of Wheeling J. W. Gassett J. M. Patterson Cleveland M. J. Poth Herbert McConnell F. H. Brinkman Lewisburg Furniture Company

Incorporation and dissolution filings in Lewisburg

The Lewisburg firm incorporates with capital stock of 825000. Incorporators include Mason Bell BE Bell J EB Bell C B Allen and R E Sydenstricker all of Lewisburg. Also filed articles of voluntary dissolution.

Lewisburg Mason Bell BE. . Bell J. EB. Bell C. B. Allen R E. Sydenstricker

Vortex Equipment Company and Clover Splint Cost Co Records

In state records Vortex Equipment Company of Fayetteville filed documents in the secretary of state office. Clover Splint Cost Company of Pittsburgh received authorization to raise capital stock from 12 500 to 14 000 shares without par value.

Vortex Equipment Company Fayetteville Clover Splint Cost Company of Pittsburgh

James Wittame Acquitted in Theft Case In Court

James Wittame is acquitted of theft after a chaotic Chicago courtroom scene where Robert Boskine collapsed then confessed to the crime under cross examination, the jury delivering the acquittal.

Petjurer Chicago James Wittame Robert Boskine Bus

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Probationer Mike Feature Riarts Jos James Dyke Petes FOX Movietone News Ays Quality Thor Tom H.U. Baker Power Company Edison Cap Chas. Rug Mfg. Co Secretary of State Triumph Morrison Charleston National Bank Carleston National Bank Mee TS Capitol
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