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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1925

Page

14

Coolidge Visit Excites Swampscott Natives

Mass May 19 The town buzzes as President Calvin Coolidge’s expected June 15 arrival spurs a rush of spring cleaning and preparations at White Court Little Point. Jerry Shea caretaker touts location views from the mansion with ocean frontage, elm and maple bordered grounds, spacious interiors, and two ocean pools.

Swampscott Mass Calvin Coolidgs Jerry Shea White Court Little Point Jerry Mibrary Aac

Luxurious mansions near Jed Gables and Stearns home

Readable fragments describe luxurious mansions including Jed Gables and the Simnte n home of Frank W Stearns. Names like Charles Beare Charles J Brushe and Thomas W Proc tor appear within walking distance along the shore.

Jed Gables Simnten Frank W. Stearns Charles Beare Charles J. Brushe Thomas W. Proctor Witihin

Police hunt for flower thieves in city lawns

Police chief John Britton reports vandalism as officers scour the upper city for culprits who damage shrubs and steal flowers. About 26 dollars worth of blooms were stolen from A E Aundstron on Washington street and damage noted at E C Bauer’s Virginie Street property. Authorities say arrests may come as this annual issue resurfaces and patrols intensify to protect beautified lawns.

John Britton Lann Willeswit Charleston

Mortgage Case Stricken and Docket Updates

The West Virginia Med Kee and Discount Company versus Victory Cane Company and others was ordered stricken from the docket yesterday. The Crave Doyle Company versus John B. Floyd was postponed to May 21. The Ruby Sterrett Motor Company action against J F Bedell and others set for hearing this morning. Circuit docket includes Dickinson Fuel versus Glenn Coal Company, Charleston National Bank, receiver, Gainer Raymond Parks, and others. Dern and Thomas versus H B. Rummel and A P Stroman versus Hoat Williams and others.

West Virginia Medkee and Discount Company Victory Cane Company, Incorporated Crave Doyle Company John B. Floyd Ruby Sterrett Motor Company J. F. Bedell Dickinson Fuel Company Glenn Coal Company Charleston National Bank Gainer Raymond Parks Dern Thomas H. B Rummel A.P. Stroman Hoat Williams

Oil Company Settles Death Damages in Court

In a circuit court settlement the South Penn Oil Company paid 12000 to the Myers family for injuries to James and Howard Myers and the death of their mother from a gas main break near Pineh El ixtrice last October 11. Plaintiffs say two women and three children were near the break when a lantern flash ignited a fire, killing two women and injuring others. One boy was crippled. a party of five was 125 feet from the break when the blaze started. The break occurred after a wagon drove over the line earlier that day. Separate case Clifton W. Whitmore vs F. Rhodes involved a rent dispute over a storefront at Quar rint Street and Broad. The jury ruled for the defendant.

South Penn OF Company James Howard Myers Pineh Avis Arthur Hudson Hoe Xttorneys Mgarg F. Rodes Quarrint Streot Broad Street Rodes

Hawaii official bans smoking in department during duties

May 15. Miss Jenette A Hyde, Hawaii’s new Collector of Anatoms appointed by President Coolidge to curb drug traffic, reportedly prohibited smoking by all department members as an early act. Hyde, of Mormon faith, cited protection of government property in the notice, urging cessation of tobacco use among staff.

Sabool Smokin Jenette A. Hyde Hawaii President Coolidge Hyden

Black-Draught Helps Hartsville Couple in Ailments

Hartsville pair Mr and Mrs Henry Jameer report Thedford s Black- Draught eased their digestive and liver troubles. He describes relief from greasy meals sour taste and stomach pain after use, she notes chest tightness skin color and fatigue improved with continued dosing. A million packages are sold monthly.

Hartsville Henry Jameer Thedford Mr. James

Herbert Garred To Lead Seniors At West Virginia

Morgantown May 1 Herbert Garred of Charleston was elected president of the next year senior class of the University of West Virginia. Other officers named Vicw president Ward Wylie Gap Mills secretary Thelma Taffield Charleston treasurer Hubert G Wells New Martinsville and historian Edward Gilbert Parkeraburg.

Charleston Morgantown West Virginia University Herbert Watered University of West Virginia Vicw Ward Wylie Gap Mills Thelma Taffield Harlestan Hubert G. Wells New Martinsville Edward Gilbert Parkeraburg

Real son of 76 presented to S A R

Swampscott Mass May 1 A real son of the Revolution was presented to the thirty sixth congress of the national society of the Sons of the American Revolution Osborne Allen of Dexter Maine was introduced He was born in 1848 the son of Daniel Allen Sr of New London Conn who served in the Revolution and in the War of 1812 dying at 104 years old

Swampscott Masa National Society of the Seps Osborne Allen Dexter Maine Ak Weimber Daiien Alten New London Conn

How to Banish Piles by Dr Leonhardt’s Remedy

Read about a claimed cure named Dr Leonhardt’s Hem-roid marketed by Scott Bros. and local druggists. The advertisement asserts a secret cause of piles and promises removal with a money back guarantee, urging sufferers to order a “parkway” locally today.

Leonhartt Piles Leonhardt Wate Scott Bros Drogeiste

Gordon Says Forevers Joy Suit and Fresh Fabric Offer

Gordon touts Forever crafted suits and long running joy in fashion. He promotes a new Fresh, Pantless Tool of Wskerit Fabrica with captivating cloth options sure to win buyers. Prices cited are high, and the seller warns buyers not to delay.

Wskerit Fabrica

WERTZ PROBES GABBERT CASE DELAYED AGAIN

The hearing against Bol Gabbert a Charleston police officer on impropriety charges was postponed for another week to allow further investigation. Mayor Werta noted possible extenuating circumstances and said the delay aims to protect police discipline while not casting doubt on honest intent.

Bol Gabbert Charleston Olive W. OW. Werta Cohen Ana Gene Dleman

State House Charters Barle and Big Creek Oil Firms

State records report Barle Oil and Gas of Pratt chartered by Secretary of State George W. Sharne with 50000 capital by EH Cameron N D Kubach M Baker A R Birthisal and RH Carte all of Charleston. Big Creek Oil and Gas of Huntington chartered for 10000 by Wall Tweet B W West A L Laws James Ph Slater and Thema West, all of Huntington. Noties of dissolution filed by M M Tyree Coal of Huntington. Hotel Orndorff Operating of Paso Texas chartered for business in this state. Litter Pistol Mafacturing of Charleston with A H W Hoblitzell of Wheeling renewed notary commission.

Barle Oil and Gas Company of Pratt George W. Sharne R. Cameron N. D. Kubach M. Baker A. R. Birthisal RH. Carte Charleston Big Creek Oil and Gas Company of Huntington Wall Tweet B. W. West A. L. Laws James Ph. Slater

Blackbird trainer sings popular songs for villagers

David Thomas of Gigomeath refuses 91900 offer for his blackbird named Chorge. He trained the bird to sing popular ditties including "Tox, Wa nye No Bananas." Villagers gather before his house to enjoy the act as Thomas showcases his complete repertoire.

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