Pritt Seeks Defense in Graham Slaying Trial
In a Charleston murder trial, Lewis Penny Pritt faces charges for cutting Déwey Graham’s throat last March 1 at Biskeley. Star defense witness Trump testified Graham threatened Pritt with a revolver, denying state claims that Mullins and Trump restrained Graham. State rests. trial to resume Friday with Pritt and possibly character witnesses expected to testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hin Trump
Lewis “Penny” Pritt
Déwey Graham
Biskeley
Graham
Pritt
Crockett Mullins
Trump
New Corporations and Charter Notices in State Records
Charters were issued yesterday to Chi Beta Phi fraternity Barbourville for promoting scientific discoveries. Names include Ashby C. Blackwell Barbourville H B Scott Emory University Georgia Virgil W Ware Blue Jay J F White Richlands Douglas M Bivens Solomons Island Maryland Johnson Service Wisconsin authorized to operate in West Virginia. Dissolution of charter filed by West Virginia and Pennsylvania Railroad after action in Baltimore. Surrender of charter filed by Morgan Ecker Lumber Co Wood County. Notary commissions filed for Orton Mercer Parkersburg George S Field Springfield John D Payne Bunker Hill EM Dobbs Leahan E L Les Masters Link.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chi Beta Phi Fraternity
Barbouravile
Ashby C. Blackwell
Barbouraville
H. B. Scott
Emory University
Georgia
Virgil W. Ware
Blue Jay
J. F. White
Richlands
Douglas M. Bivens
Solomons Island
Maryland
Johnson Service
Wisconsin
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Baltimore
Morgan, Ecker Lumber Company
Wood County
Orton Mercer
Parkersburg
George 5. Field
Springfield
John D. Payne
Bunker
Hill
EM. Dobbs
Ieahan
Les Masters
Link
New Swimming Classes at YWCA Begin Next Week
Ten new swimming classes will begin at the YWCA next Monday with registration ongoing this week. Classes cover advanced pupils, intermediates, and beginners. Miss Medora Mantz, the YWCA physical director, will instruct. No new classes form for six weeks after Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association
Medora Mantz
Door of Opportunity Opens for the Energetic
An exhortation urges workers to build vigor and stamina to seize opportunity. It asserts red blood cells power performance and warns against physical decline. Emphasizing that employers seek robust, ready personnel, it encourages immediate effort and steady health through proper nutrition and exercise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windie
Teady
In Wake of Political News Clyde a0 East Rival 1915 Seaxton
The Braxton Central notes the 1925 West Virginia legislature may rival the long 1915 session under Governor Hatfield. With a May 26 recess and a pending special session, observers fear extended hours, rising costs, and a rush of last minute bills. The Telegraph criticizes the session as wasteful and partisan. A Braxton editor mocks minor appropriations including flowers and a maid, highlighting budget oddities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaxton
Braxton Central
Hatfield
Bluefield
Saya
Virginia
Monica Watchman
Court Routine Seeks Damages and Estates Update
Court docket records record the case of J B Rolling versus Frank D McCoy for 800 dollars in damages. Appraisement of the estate of the late J M Collins filed showing an appraisal of 4781 dollars and 14 cents. Cora Smith qualified administratrix of the estate of C T Smith deceased with a 109 dollar bond. Oath of office as special officer for the C and railway filed by S N Allen. Linda Osborne qualified guardian for Greens and Goldie Osborne children of George Osborne deceased with a 506 dollar bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Rolling
Frank D. McCoy
Circuit Court
J. M. Collins
Cora Smith
C. T. Smith
A. M. Belcher
C. and
N. Allen
Linda Osborne
Goldie Osborne
George Osborne
C. H. Osborne
Adena Boy Killed After Foot Caught in Switch
In Adena Ohio eight year old James Bernathon died when his foot was caught in a switch frog and he was struck by a Wheeling and Lake Erie freight train at the main thoroughfare. He lived with his parents in Rockyville and was heading to the post office. Coroner W T Towland of Harrison County ruled the death accidental after the engine, backing with a string of empty coal cars, hit him as numerous pedestrians watched and some attempted to free him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adena
Ohio
James Bernafonte
Adens
Rockyville
W. T. Towland
Harri- Roh County
Bave
Court inquiry into veterans funds case in Washington
May 13 in the District of Columbia supreme court a temporary restraining order was granted in a dispute over funds from a Pencil Supply Company and Pencil Printing Company. The case names John T. Nolan James F. McCann Abner Slegal and involves an accounting and injunction of funds tied up in banks or with league officers. Meanwhile in Parkersburg a river body is believed to be H B Barlow of Powhatan W V, with kin en route to verify ID.
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Washington
National Disabled Soldiers’ Leagus
League
District For Columbia Supreme Court
Pencil Supply Company, Inc
Pencil Frinting Company
Justica Hoehlig
John T. Nolan
James F. McCann
Abner Sle~gal
Bony Parkersburg
Ohio River
Parkeraburg
H. B. Barlow
Powhatan
W. V
Barlow
White Sulphur Springs Bridge Party Winners and Guests
At The Greenbrier Spring Room a large bridge party produced wins for Meadamea W Canner and Brank Truax of New York among eight top tables. Notables arriving included New Yorkers and other guests from Washington Baltimore New Orleans Chicago Cincinnati and Richmond as preparations for Derby travel continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Sulphur Springs
Mar
Greenbrier
Pelzes
Meadamea
W. C. Canner
Brank Truax
New York
RG. Smith
R. C. Campbell
Philadelphia
SS. Butler
St. Louis
B.C. Ross
Mesdames
HG. Halden
LC. Bestwick
Mr. J. Gormley
L. H. Walter
J. T. Morris
A. H. Myler
T. A. Walton
J. W. Brady
J. 5. Hanney
G. A. Mann
J. D. Willison
J. H. Mangold
H. la Moore
L. C. Bibler
Mrs. Levis
Virginia Morrison
Ellen Sexton
Mary Carruthera
Green
E. Warner
Baltimore
H. W. Brephengon
Loulaville
Mra
A. J. Fay
Lowell
Paint Beach
Miami
Zenithia
Boston
J. J. Barnet
Nickel Plate
Notable Luncheon Attendees Amid Social Scene
A luncheon in Tangerine rest aurant featured Edward Crozer with a man, while Mrs. John B. Rutherford Mrs. M C Wainwright and others dined at adjacent tables. Wallace Winter hosted informally and Kenneth Edwards, Olivia Phelps Stokes, Marian Whitehouse, James Newton, and Alan Browning attended at separate tables. Whales reportedly approach the atr area of Chile more closely than elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man
Edward Crozer
John BM. B
Rutherford
M. C. Wainwright
R. BM. B. Potter
Jack Crozer
Wallace Winter
Kenneth Edwards
Olivia Phelps Stokes
Marian Whitehouse
James Newton
Alan Browning
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Penny Pritt
Y. W
Enyitle Democrat
Winter Floral Company
Howera
Kanawha Ice Company
Tee
Mock Orange Mineral Water Company
Indies
Lad
Diamond Shoe & Garment Co
Sams Palm Beach
Sale of Boys Shoes
Oxfords
Children’s Department
Atr
Chile
Part
Retford
Eng
Herbert Rotting
Prac
Nyy
Vev
Witten
Virginia Street
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